THE NEW CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH SCHOOL

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ANNUAL EVALUATION EXAMINATION – APRIL 2020 -21

STD. VII SUBJECT: HISTORY/ CIVICS Marks: 50

Question 1

“Akbar is regarded as one of the greatest rulers of India.”

With reference to the above statement answer the following question :
1. Akbar abolished the _________________ tax and the pilgrim tax paid by Non -Muslims.
1
2. Sufi saint who influenced Akbar- 1
3. Correct the false statement:
Akbar defeated Hemu in the First Battle of Panipat. 1
4. What are the main features of Akbar’s administration? 3

Question 2
“In comparison to Akbar’s conquests; Jahangir’s achievements were less
spectacular.”
With reference to the above statement answer the following question:
1. Nuruddin Jahangir means _______________________________ 1
2. Choose the correct answer:
Which of the following had cordial relations with the Mughals? 1
a. Portuguese b. French c. English
3. Correct the false statement: 1
Shahjahan wanted his eldest son Shuja to become the emperor af ter his death.
4. How did Jahangir deal with European traders? 3
5. What happened after the death of Shahjahan? 4
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Question 3

“Aurangazeb reigned for a remarkably long period of fifty years.”

With reference to the above statement answer the following question:
1. Define –Guerilla warfare. 1
2. ______________________was Shivaji’s guide and teacher. 1
3. How did Aurangzeb occupy the throne? 2
4. Who was Shivaji? 2
5. Describe Aurangazeb as a ruler. 3

Question 4
“The framers of our constitution had a dream of a welfare state.”
With reference to the above statement answer the following question:
1. What do you understand by the Directive Principles of State Policy? 2
2. Write any two Gandhian Principles. 2
3. Write two differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State
Policy. 2
4. Whose responsibility is it to meet the Directive Principles mentioned i n the
constitution? 4

Question 5
Identify the pictures: 5

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Question 6

Answer in one word/ sentence: 10

1. When was the Second Battle of Panipat fought?
2. Who was Akbar’s revenue minister?
3. Which region did Jahangir lose to Persians?
4. Who besieged the Fort of Purandhar?
5. From which constitution is the idea of Directive Principles borrowed?
6. What were the social evils that Akbar tried to get rid off?
7. What is the aim of Directive Principles?
8. What is the meaning of Nur jahan?
9. Shivaji’s kingdom was divided into two parts. Name them.
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