The Story of Madras Presidency - 4th Social Science Term 3 Unit 2 Questions and Answers

The Story of Madras Presidency

4th Social Science | Term 3 Unit 2

I. Choose the correct answer.

1. Madras Presidency was formed in ____________.

a) 1800 b) 1801 c) 1802 d) 1803

Answer: b) 1801

2. Madras Presidency was officially renamed as Tamil Nadu in ____________.

a) 1947 b) 1953 c) 1956 d) 1967

Answer: d) 1967

3. Mamallapuram was created by the ____________.

a) Nayak dynasty b) Pallava dynasty c) Cholas d) British

Answer: b) Pallava dynasty

4. Which is called as the “Spa of the South India”?

a) Bodinayakanur c) Courtallam d) Gingee Fort

Answer: c) Courtallam

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.

1. The city of Madras was the capital of the Madras Presidency. (True)

2. Uthiramerur an ancient Chola village, is located in Salem District. (False)

3. Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace was built by Thirumalai Nayakkar. (True)

4. Coimbatore is called as "The Manchester of South India". (True)

5. Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple is popularly known as Thanjai Periya Koil. (False)

III. Match the following.

Exercise: Try to match the left column with the correct option on the right.

1. Kavalur	Troy of the East
2. Gingee Fort	Ooty
3. Bodinayakkanur	Vainu Bappu Observatory
4. Pearl City	Cardamom City
5. John Sullivan	Thoothukudi

Answer Keys:

1. Kavalur - Vainu Bapu Observatory

2. Gingee Fort - Troy of the East

3. Bodinayakkanur - Cardamom City

4. Pearl City - Thoothukudi

5. John Sullivan - Ooty

IV. Answer the following questions.

1. What is the significance of the Gingee Fort?

The Gingee Fort is built across three hillocks in Villupuram district.

2. What were the main features of the Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace?

Thirumalai Nayakkar palace was built by Thirumalai Nayakkar. It is located in the district of Madurai. This palace is classic fusion of Dravidian and Islamic architecture.

3. Name some of the tourist places in Salem district.

Mettur Dam and Hogenakkal waterfalls are some of the tourist places in Salem district.

4. Write a short note on Kallanai.

Kallanai is an ancient dam built across the River Cauvery in South India. This dam was constructed by the Chola King Karikalan.

5. Write a short note on Rock fort.

Tiruchirappalli Rock fort is a temple built on an ancient rock, with 83 meters high rock. There are two Hindu temples inside the fort.

6. Name some of the tourist places in Tamil Nadu.

Marina Beach, Kodaikanal, Courtallam, Ooty, and Mahabalipuram.

Project & Activity

Project: Stick pictures of famous monuments / historical places in your district.

Activity: In the state map, colour your native district and mark its neighbouring districts.