TOPPER EL N cca ESCs Maharashtra State Board Class VII Science Sample Paper 1 Time: 2 hrs Total Marks: 50 General Instructions: 1. All questions are compulsory. 2. The marks related to the question are marked at the end of the question. Q.1. (A) F in the blanks using the correct words given in the brackets: [5] (System international, fungi, photosynthesis, like, radiation, opposite, algae) 1, An international system of units based on seven fundamental units is called 2... 4. There is always repulsion between 5. The Earth receives heat from the Sun by ... “have roots like fibres for the absorption of food. 3. The process in which plants make their own food is called . charges. (B) One or two words in the following statements are false. Correct them and rewrite the statements: [4] 1. Fertilised ovules form the fruit. 2. All animals are autotrophic. 3. Mishandling of fruits like grapes and mangoes cause qualitative damage. 4, Length is a vector quantity. (C) Complete the chart below: Food stuff Adulterant @ Methyl yellow (2) Black pepper | sicsnnnnnee (3) Iron filings (4) Honey Q.2. (A) Name the following: (Any two for each) [5] 1. Parts of the stamen Types of soil as per its pH Transport system in plants Unicellular animals Methods of food preservation Pen CSS(B) Find the odd one out: (2) 1. Copper, silver, iron, wood 2. Conduction, convection, expansion, radiation (C) Distinguish between the following pairs: [4] 1. Adaptation in birds and fish 2. Mass and weight Q.3. Answer the following: [12] Describe an experiment to show that like poles repel each other. What are antibiotics? What precautions must be taken while taking antibiotics? Which is the innermost part of a flower? Explain its structure. Write a note on the occurrence of elements. Explain Newton’s first law of motion. What is the difference between conduction and convection? oupeNe Q.4. (A) Give scientific reasons for the following: [8] . Fungus cannot perform photosynthesis. 2, Insectivorous plants are attractively coloured. 3. Food remains safe at 5°C. 4. The telephone wires which sag in summer become straight in winter. (B) Answer the following questions: [6] 1. Classify the following as physical and chemical changes: (i) Condensation of water vapour (ii) Photosynthesis (iii) Burning of dry leaves (iv) Conversion of chalk sticks to chalk dust 2. Mention any four adaptations which help aquatic animals to survive. 3. When iron filings are spread on a sheet and a bar magnet is placed on it, what do you observe? Do you find anything special about the way they arrange themselves? CS