Class-VII

Sub - Social Science

Time –2 ½ hrs. M.M 90

Answer the following questions:- 1x10=10

1.
1. The time interval between a high tide a low tide is :
a) 6hours 13 minutes
b) 6hours 30 minutes
c) 16hours 13 minutes
2. The Atacama desert is found in which continent?
a) North America b) South America c) Africa
3. Which is the longest river of world?
a) Amazon b) Nile c) Indus
4. Tenali Ram, whose stories children love to read and listen, was the Chief minister of which
Ruler?
a) Devaraya
b) Krishnadevaraya
c) Harihar
5. Who was last Mughal emperor?
a) Jahangir
b) Shahjahan
c) Bahadur Shah Jafar II
6. Who consolidated his rule in Awadh?
a) Saadat Khan b) Safdar Jung c) Haider Ali
7. Adverting persuades the customers to :-
a) Watch serials b) Listen to jingles
c) Purchase a particular brand of product or service.
8. Who established 'Sangat and Pangat' ?
a) Guru Nanak Dev
b) Prophet Mohammad
c) Kabir
9. In Nov. 2008, how many women were trained to join BSF and they have been posted at
Indo-Pak Border?
a) 100 b) 300 c) 200
10. Who sells goods at a higher price?
a) Wholesaler b) Retailer c) Buyer
2. Answer the following questions in single term :- 5
1. What do you mean by Plankton ?
2. The taiga vegetation is also known as…………………………….
3. Wet point settlements means…………………………..
4. Who built Kirti stambha at Chittor ?
5. When second battle of Panipat was fought ?

3. Define :- Shifting agriculture 2

4. Mention two advantages of waterways over airways. 2
5. Write any two differences between hot and cold deserts. 2
6. How are oceans beneficial to US ? Write any four points. 2
7. Give the meaning of Bhakti and name any two two prominent Bhakti Saints. 2
8. Name the two main taxes ……....ied by Marathas. 2
9. Describe the extent of Mughal empire during Akbar's period. 2
10. What was Firoz Shah famous for? 2
11. State the result of competition among workers. 2
12. Give the meaning of ownership inequality. 2
13. Write any three advantages of advertising. 3
14. How has education empowered women? Write any three points. 3
15. Explain the contribution of Guru Teg Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh to Sikhism. 11/2+11/2=3
16. How did the three Nawabs of Bengal encourage trade? 3
17. Mention the difficulties faced by Humayun after coming to throne. 3
18. Explain the location of Sahara desert with reference to seas and mountains. 3
19. What is meant by term communication ? Explain any four latest means of communication.
1+2
20. What are the various problems related to ecological imbalance? 3
21. With the help of a diagram explain the water cycle. 1½ +1½
22. Differentiate between tropical evergreen and tropical deciduous forests. Write any five points

(Or) 5

Define

a) Eco System
b) Mixed Farming
c) Desert 2+2+1
23. Explain the teachings of Islam with special reference to its principles.
(Or)
 Describe the various achievements of Zainul Abidin, the ruler of Kashmir. 5
24. List the factors that brought about the downfall of Mughal empire. (Any Five) 5
25. Describe the role played by the Government in protecting the interest of all sections of the
society.
(Or)
Define Consumerism. List any four main features of Consumerism. 1+4
26. Locate the following places on the Map of World :- 8
a) Praries grassland
b) Sahara Desert
c) Amazon Basin
d) Brazil Current
e) Gulf Stream
f) California Current
g) China
h) Agra