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Chapter 2 - The story of madras presidency - Term 3 - 4th Social Guide Samacheer Kalvi Solutions - Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer :

Question 1.
Madras Presidency was formed in
(a) 1800
(b) 1801
(c) 1802
(d) 1803

Answer:
(b) 1801

Question 2.
Madras Presidency was officially renamed as Tamil Nadu in
(a) 1947
(b) 1953
(c) 1956
(d) 1969

Answer:
(d) 1969

Question 3.
Mamallapuram was created by the
(a) Nayak dynasty
(b) Pallava dynasty
(c) Cholas
(d) British

Answer:
(b) Pallava dynasty

Question 4.
Which is called as the "Spa of the South India"?
(a) Bodinayakanur
(b) Hogenakkal
(c) Courtallam

(d) Gingee Fort

Answer:
(c) Courtallam

Question 5.
Manora is known for the eight storied miniature fortress built by ______
(a) Rajah Serfoji
(b) Chinna Bommi Nayak
(c) Thimma Reddy Nayak
(d) Thirumalai Nayakkar

Answer:
(a) Rajah Serfoji
II. Write True or False :

Question 1.
The city of Madras was the capital of the Madras Presidency.
Answer:
True
Question 2.
Uthiramerur an ancient Chola village, is located in Salem District Answer:

Answer:
False
Question 3.
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace was built by Thirumalai Nayakkar.
Answer:
True
Question 4.
Coimbatore is called as "The Manchester of South India".
Answer:
True
Question 5.
Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple is popularly known as Thanjai Periya Koil. Answer:
False
III. Match the following :

Question 1.

Answer:

IV. Answer the following questions:

Question 1.
What is the significance of the Gingee Fort?
Answer:
- Gingee Fort also called as Senji Fort is one of the beautiful forts in Tamil Nadu.
- This fortress is built across three hillocks in Villupuram district.
- The British called this fort as "Troy of the East".

Question 2.
What were the main features of the Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace?
Answer:
- Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, built by Thirumalai Nayakkar, located in the district of Madurai.
- It is classic fusion of Dravidian and Islamic architecture.

Question 3.
Name some of the tourist places in Salem district.
Answer:
1. Mettur Dam
2. Yercaud
3. Kailasanathar Temple
4. Sankagiri Fort

Question 4.
Write a short note on Kallanai.
Answer:
Kallanai is an ancient dam built across the River Cauvery in South India. This dam was constructed in 2 nd century $A D(C E)$ by the Chola King Karikalan.

Question 5.
Write a short note on Rock fort.
Answer:
- Tiruchirappalli Rockfort is a temple built on an ancient rock.
- It is constructed on a rock that is 83 meters tall.
- There are two Hindu temples inside the fort.

Question 6.
Name some of the tourist places in Tamil Nadu.
Answer:
1. Marina Beach
2. Mahabalipuram
3. Vellore fort
4. Pulicat lake
5. Hogenakkal waer falls
6. Ooty, Kodikanal
7. Yercarud
8. Kolli Hills

Text Book Back Additional Questions and Answers
I. Choose the correct answer :

Question 1.
In 1862, the Madras Province was divided into districts.

(a) 20
(b) 22
(c) 28
(d) 30

Answer:
(b) 22

Question 2.
Mamallapuram was created by the Dynasty.
(a) Pallava
(b) Chera
(c) Chola
(d) Pandiya

Answer:
(a) Pallava

Question 3.
Vellore Fort is an ancient fort built in
(a) 1565
(b) 1566
(c) 1568
(d) 1569

Answer:
(b) 1566

Question 4.
Gingee Fort also called as
(a) Senji Fort
(b) Vellore Fort
(c) St.George Fort
(d) rock Fort

Answer:
(a) Senji Fort

Question 5.
Anaimalai wildlife sanctuary is located in the district.
(a) Salem
(b) Coimbatore
(c) Erode
(d) Madurai

Answer:
(b) Coimbatore

Question 6.
Keeladi is located on the district.
(a) Madurai
(b) Salem
(c) Sivagangai
(d) Villupuram

Answer:
(c) Sivagangai

Question 7.
Courtallam is located on the Ghats.

(a) Eastern
(b) Western
(c) Nothern
(d) None of the above

Answer:
(b) Western
II. Fill in the blanks :

Question 1.

_____________ was an important province of British India.

Answer:
Madras presidency
Question 2.
The last British Governor of Madras Presidnency was _____
Answer:
Archibald Edward Nye
Question 3.

Uthiramerur, an ancient Chola village, is located in ___________ district.

Answer:
Kancheepuram
Question 4.
The temple inscriptions of are notable for their historical descriptions of rural self - governance.
Answer:
Uthiramerur
Question 5.
____________ is the biggest observatory in Asia.

Answer:

Vainu Bappu Observatory

Question 6.

___________ is the highest peak in the Nilgiris.

Answer:
Doddabetta
III. Write True or False :

Question 1.
The first British Governor of Madras presidency was Edward dive.
Answer:
True

Question 2.
Mamallapuram has many rock sculptures and is declared by UNO.
Answer:
False
Question 3.
Auroville is an experimental township in Villupuram district.
Answer:
True

Question 4.
Mettur dam means an area surrounded by mountains.
Answer:
False
Question 5.
Thirumalai Nayakkar palace is classic fusion of Dravidian and Islamic architecture.
Answer:
True
Question 6.
Thoothukudi is called as the pearl city.
Answer:
True
IV. Match the Following :

Question 1.

Answer:
1. $-\mathrm{e}$
2. $-d$
3. $-\mathrm{a}$
4. $-\mathrm{b}$
5. $-\mathrm{c}$
V. Answer the following questions :

Question 1.
Write a short note on Madras Presidency.
Answer:
- Madras Presidency was formed in 1801.
- It was an important province of British India.
- It was also known as Madras Province and officially known as the Presidency of Fort St. George.
- It included areas of southern India, such as the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, parts of Odisha and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.

Question 2.
Who was the first and last Governor of Madras presidency?
Answer:
The first British Governor of Madras Presidency was Edward Clive and the last Governor was Archibald Edward Nye.

Question 3.
Name the modern district of Madras.
Answer:
The modern districts of Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram constituted the Madras district.

Question 4.
Write a short note on (i) Mamallapuram (ii) Uthiramerur.
Answer:
- Mallapuram :
Mamallapuram was created by the Pallava bynasty. It has many rock sculptures and is declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.
- Uthiramerur :
Uthiramerur, an ancient Chola village, is located in . Kancheepuram district. The temple inscriptions of Uthiramerur are
notable for their historical descriptions of rural self-governance.

Question 5.
What do you mean by Salem?
Answer:
The name Salem is derived from the word "SAILAM". It means an area surrounded by Mountains.

Question 6.
What are the features of Thanjavur district?
Answer:
- Thanjavur is popularly known as the Delta area and the "Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu".
- Manora Fort is located in the district of Tanjore.
- It is known for the eight-storied miniature fortress built by Rajah Serfoji.

Question 7.
Name some waterfalls in Tamil Nadu.
Answer:
- Hogenakkal Waterfalls
- Mayil Ootru Waterfalls
- Suruli Falls
- Courtallam
- Ayyanar Falls

Question 8.
What are the Modern state of Andhra Pradesh?
Answer:
The districts of Chittoor, Nellore, Cuddapah, a part of Anantapur, Guntur, Kurnool, Kistna, Godivari East, Godivari West, and Vizagapatanam are included in modern state of Andhra Pradesh.