CBSE Class 7 Social Science Sample Paper SET - 1

Class 7 Social Science Sample Paper SET - 1

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80

General Instructions

1. The question paper has 23 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
Marks are indicated against each question.
2. Questions from serial number 1-9 are VSA Questions. Each question carries 1
mark.
3. Questions from serial number 10-19 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 80 words each.
4. Questions from serial number 20-22 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 100 words each.
5. Question number 23 is a map question of 3marks each from History &
Geography. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.

1. What is Manipravalam? Name the book written in that language. [1]

2. Name the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire? [1]

3. Write the name of any two forms of classical dance. [1]

4. What are three broad categories of natural vegetation? [1]

5. Why do people of the Sahara desert wear heavy robes? [1]

6. Name the river that drains Prairies. [1]

7. What do you mean by chain market? [1]

8. What type of problem are faced by the tribal people when dams are built or forest areas are
declared sanctuaries for animals? [1]

9. What is censorship? [1]

10. What are the polices adopted by Asaf Jahan to strengthen his position? [3]

11. Why did conqurors try to contoral the temple of Jagnnathpuri? [3]
12. How was the administration of the Ahom state organised? [3]

13. How is today’s world shrinking? [3]

14. Why the rain forests are depleting? [3]

15. Wool industry rise in the velds. Why? Give reasons. [3]

16. What made Swapna sell the cotton to the trader instead of selling at the kurnool cotton
market? [3]

17. What do you understand by the word brand? List two reasons why building brand is central to
advertising? [2]

18. All persons have equal right to visit any shop in the market place. Do you think this is true of
shops with expensive products? Explain with examples. [3]

19. What issue is the Matsya Sangh fighting for? [3]

20. Describe the beliefs and practices of Nath Panthis, Siddhas and Yogis. [5]

21. What are the climatic condition of the Laddakh? Why is the scanty vegetation in Desert?
2+3=5

22. In What ways does the media play an important role in democracy? [5]

23. A. On the given map of the India locate and label the following: [3]

1) Masulipatnam
2) Hampi
3) Lahore

B. On the given map of the world locate and label the following.

1) The Great Indian Desert

2) Veld Grasslands
3) Prairies
Q. No. 23 A
Q. No. 23 B)