VII Social Science 2nd Term

1. The four dynasties of Vijayanagara Kingdom with reference to prominent rulers of each dynasty?
Sangam, Saluva, Tulu va, Aravidu
2. The 5 independent kingdoms of Deccan Sultanate?
Bidar, Bijapur, Ahmednagar, Berar, Golconda.
3. Write the circumstance that led to the battle of Panipat in 1526?
Daulat Khan Lodi arrived in Kabul to see Barbur"s help in removing Ibrahim Lodi from power Barbur defeated Ibrahim
Lodi in the famous battle of Panipat in 1526.
4. Write a note on mansabdari system?
According to this system the nobles civil and military officials where combined to form one single service. Everyone in
the service was given a mansab, meaning a position or rank.
5. The impact of Bhakti movement on Marathas?
People develop consciousness of the identity and oneness. It promoted a feeling of unity especilly in terms of social
equality among the Marathas.
6. Chauth and Sardeshmukhi?
Chauth---1/4 of the revenue as protection money;
Sardeshmukhi----1/10 as the chieftain's due.
7. Define resource:
Anything which can be used for satisfying the human needs is called resource.
8. What are the uses of iron?
Manufacture Steel, civil engineering, reinforced concrete, girders, Alloy steels, carbon steels, chromium, tungsten,
manganese.
9. What are the major utilizers of solar energy in the world?
India, China, Japan, Italy and the states of America.
10. Name the types of coal based on carbon content?
Anthracite, Bituminous, Lignite, Peat.
11. Define tourism?
Tourism which refers to a person who travels out of his usual environment for not more than 1 year and less than 24
hours.
12. What are the basic elements of tourism?
Pleasant weather, Scenic beauty, Historical and cultural monuments.
13. Name any five hill stations in India?
Kodaikanal, Darjeeling, Shillong, Nainital, Gulmarg.
14. Name any five beaches in Tamilnadu?
Kanyakumari, Golden beach, Mahabalipuram beach, Rameshwaram beach, Eilliot beach.
15. What are the qualifications to become the governor of a state?
A citizen of India, completed 35 years of age, Sound mind, should not hold any public office of profit.
16. Write a note on lok Adalat?
Lok Adalat has been established by the government of India to settle dispute throw conciliation and compromise.
17. What is a constituency?
Political parties nominate their candidates to each constituency.
18. What is media?
Media is generally the agency for interpersonal communication media includes every broadcasting and narrow casting
medium.
19. State any two responsibilities of media?
Maintain transparency in government, Help people in nourishing their rights.
20. Media is the fourth pillar of democracy, justify?
All people living in far off areas of country are aware of what happening in rest of the country.
21. What are the advantages of media?
People get the latest news, bring out their hidden talents, Promoting mass consumer products, as a good source of
entertainment, to diffusion of different cultures.
22. What is the role of chief minister and other council of ministers at the state level?
The real executive head of the state administration. Allocates the portfolios. Collectively responsible to the state
legislature. Workers as a team formulates programs and policies for the welfare of the people of the state. Responsible
to the legislative assembly.
23. Explain the geographical components of tourism?
Landforms → mountains, plateaus, canyons; Hunting and fishing;
Water → river, lakes, waterfalls; Settlement features → towns, cities, villages;
Vegetation → forest, grasslands; Historical monuments of life;
Climate → Sunshine ,clouds ,temperature, rain; Culture → traditional.
Animal life → wild life, birds;
24. Water is considered as a great source of energy?
Hydroelectricity is generated from moving water with high velocity and a great falls with the help of turbines and
dynamos.
25. Estimate Akbar as a patron of learning?
Akbar was a great patron of learning. His personal library had more than 4000 manuscripts. Patronizs scholars of all
believes and all shades of opinions Abdul Fossil,