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What is considered a sin, crime, and inhuman according to the content?
What is considered a sin, crime, and inhuman according to the content?
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu constituted a Text Book Development Committee.
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu constituted a Text Book Development Committee.
True
What is the main purpose of the rewritten history textbook?
What is the main purpose of the rewritten history textbook?
To provide a systematic study of history and understand India's cultural heritage.
The subject history forms part of the ______ up to Tenth Standard.
The subject history forms part of the ______ up to Tenth Standard.
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What does the textbook cover?
What does the textbook cover?
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The historical facts provided in the textbook are not consulted from standard historical works.
The historical facts provided in the textbook are not consulted from standard historical works.
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Who is the chairperson of the Text Book Development Committee?
Who is the chairperson of the Text Book Development Committee?
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What is the price of the book mentioned in the content?
What is the price of the book mentioned in the content?
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Study Notes
Tamil Nadu Textbook Information
- This book is a history textbook for the first year of higher secondary school in Tamil Nadu, India.
- It was prepared by the Textbook Development Committee of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
- The book was published in 2007 and is part of the government's free textbook program.
- It covers both ancient and medieval Indian history up to the arrival of Europeans.
- It includes maps and figures to illustrate political geography and cultural aspects of India.
- It is intended for the students to understand India's history and cultural heritage.
- The textbook is aligned with the Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary syllabus published in 2003-04.
- Model exam questions are included at the end of each chapter.
Textbook Development and Approval
- The Tamil Nadu government reformed the Plus one and Plus two textbooks in 2005-06.
- A Textbook Development Committee was formed, chaired by the Vice-Chairman of the State Planning Commission.
- The committee consulted with professors, lecturers, and other educational professionals.
- The committee decided not to change the syllabus but recommended changes to the textbooks.
- This history textbook was rewritten by experienced teachers at the committee's recommendation.
- The textbook was published with the support of the government's Minister for School Education, the Secretary and Director of the Department of School Education, and the State Planning Commission.
Key Individuals
- Dr. C. Thiruvenkadam is the chairperson of the Textbook Development Committee and Reader in History at Pachaiyappa's College in Chennai.
- Dr. K. Vijaya reviewed the textbook and is a lecturer in history at Quaid-e-Milleth Government College for Women in Chennai.
- Tmt. M. Muthumari is a postgraduate assistant (history) at Perum Thalivar Kamarajar Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Ambattur, Chennai.
- Thiru V. Zafar Ahmed is a postgraduate assistant headmaster (history) at The Muslim Hr. Sec. School in Triplicane, Chennai.
- Prof. M. Naganathan is the chairman of the Textbook Development Committee.
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Explore the first year history syllabus designed by the Tamil Nadu government. This quiz covers ancient and medieval Indian history, including cultural aspects and political geography. Test your understanding of India's heritage and the influence of Europe.
