PTA Questions * 2 Marks * Book Interior Questions

1. Berlin Wall
• The division of Germany into West and East led to glaring differences in living
standards.
• Germany was officially reunited on 3 October 1990.

2. Champaran Satyagraha
• Gandhiji led the Champaran Satyagraha .
• He succeeded in the abolition of Tinkathia system and put an end to the oppression of
the peasants by the indigo planters.

3. Periyar, Vaikom Hero

• The untouchables were not allowed into the temple at Vaikom, Kerala.
• Periyar protested a movement and succeeded in his attempt. So he is called as Vaikom

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4. Military equipment – World War II
• Tanks, Submarines, battleships, aircraft carriers, fighter planes and bomber planes.

5. Cold War
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• The rivalry that developed after World War II between the US and the USSR.
and their respective allies created tension which is referred to as Cold War.

6. Lattern Treaty
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• The Lateran Treaty was signed in1929.
• It was signed by Benito Mussolini for the Italian government.
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7. Formation of Coastal plains

• By the depositional action of the rivers and the erosional and depositional actions of the
sea – waves.
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8. Chennai , Detroit of Asia

• Due to the presence of major automobile manufacturing units and allied industries
around the city.
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9. Different names of shifting agtriculture

• Jhum – Assam
• Poonam -- Kerala
• Podu -- Andhra Pradesh, Odisha
• Beewar, Mashan -- Various parts of Madhya Pradesh

10. India’s nuclear doctrine

• No first use
• Credible minimum deterrence

11. Universal Adult Franchise

• All Indian Citizens above 18 years of age who are registered as voters will vote for their
representatives.
12. Mandamus :
• It protects the petitioner who requires legal help to get his work done by respective
public authorities.

13. Appellate jurisdiction

• As courts of appeal, all High Courts entertain appeals in civil and criminal cases from
their subordinate Courts as well as on their own.

14. Secondary Sector

• Iron Industry - Steel Industry - Cotton Textile
• Jute, Sugar, Cement, Paper and Automobile industries

15. SIPCOT
• SIPCOT was formed in the year 1971 to promote industrial growth in the state by
setting up industrial estates.

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PTA Questions * 2 Marks * Q.No. 28 Compulsory Questions

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1. Un even distribution of population in India.
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• Physical factors
• Socio Economic factors
• Historical factors

2. Geographical Indication
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• Geographical Indication is a name or sign used on products which corresponds to a
specific geographical location. It provides rights and protection of holders.
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Eg. Pattamadai – Mat 2. Erode – Turmeric

3. Management of Soil
1. Afforestation
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2. Constructing Dams and Barrages

3. Prevention of Overgrazing
4. Contour method
5. Rotation of crops
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6. Contours bounding
7. Strip Cropping

4. Main Centres of IT parks

• Bengaluru - Hyderabad - Chennai
• Pune - New Delhi - Ahmedabad

5. Role of Mangroves in Coastal Zone Management.

• It protects coral reefs and sea grass meadows from being smothered in sediments.

6. India’s global security concern

• Military modernization, maritime security and nuclear policies.