GAIL DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL

Gail Gaon Dibiyapur, Auraiya

Sample paper Term I- 2018-19
Class – VII
Subject – Social Science
Time: 3 Hours M.M. 80

General Instructions:
 There are27 que. In all.
 All questions are compulsory.
 Marks for each questions are indicated against it.
 Write the same question number as given in the question paper while answering a question in your answer-
book.
 Support your answers with maps & diagrams wherever necessary.
 Q.no.1-8 carry 1marks each,9-20 carry 3marks each, 21-26 carry 5marks each.
 Ans. to MCQ que. of 1 marks should be out of a,b,c or d only.
 Ans. to que. of 3 marks should not exceed 60 words each.
 Ans. to que. of 5 marks should not exceed 120 words each.
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Write Map
the should be
answer in attached inside the answer book.
one word: 8 x1 = 8
Q.1. The type of soil found in Maharashtra is:
Q.2.What type of rock is marble?
Q.3.Wild life protection act was passed by govt . of India in year:
Q.4. Ghori defeated to Prithviraj Chauhan in:
Q.5. Who was the founder of slave dynasty:
Q.6. In which year Ala-ud-din Khalji became the ruler ?
Q. 7. Who was the last ruler of Delhi Sultanate?:
Q. 8. Who appoints the Governor of a state?
Q. 9. Explain any three ways in which human beings are disturbing the natural environment. 3
Q.10. What are the major soil types found in India? Explain any two of them. 1+1+1
Q.11. Why is conservation of soil is important? Suggest any four ways of soil conservation.1+2
Q12. Define biosphere. Why is important for us? 1+2
OR
Group the following rocks under three headings:
Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic
(i)Granite (ii) Slate (iii) Clay (iv) Coal (v) Basalt (vi) Gneiss
Q.13. What do you know about Pala dynasty? Give any three points. 3
Q14. What was the result of constant infighting among the Raj put rulers? Give any three points. 3
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Q15. Give any three difference between the kingdom of North India and south India in economic and social sphere. 3
Q.16 Why did Mahmud Ghazni decided to attack in India? Give any three reasons. 3
Q.17. How did the Iltutmish save Delhi from the rath of Chenghis Khan. Give any three points. 3
OR
Describe any two projects of Muhammad Bin Tuglaq’s which failed.
Q.18. Mention any three reforms made by Feroz Tughlaq to redress the grievances of the people. 3
Q19. Mention any three main provisions of right to equality. 3
OR
How can the people keep a check on their representatives?
Q20. Give any two situation when President rule is imposed in a state. 1 ½ +1 ½
Q.21 What are fossil fuels? Describe the importance of any two fossil fuels. 1+2+2
Q.22. Discuss the structure of the atmosphere with the help of Diagram. 3+2
OR
Describe the journey of a river from its source to mouth on the basis of its stages.
Write any two features formed by river
Q23. Mention any five important features of Rahstrakuta Empire. 5
OR
Describe the economic condition of north India under the Raj put rulers.
Q24. Give any five reasons responsible for the defeat of Indian rulers by Turks. 5
Q.25. Explain any five economic reforms of Ala-ud-din Khalji. 5
Q.26. Briefly explain any five achievements of Ghiyasuddin Balban as Sultan. 5
27. (I) Three features ‘A’, ‘B’and C are marked on the given political map of India . Identify these features with the
help of following information and write their correct names on your answer book.
(a) A type of soil found in India 1
(b) A river of south India. 1
(c ) a kingdom of south India 1
(II) On the given outline map of India locate and label the following:
(a) A city where Muhammad Bin Tuglaq shifted his capital. 1
(b) The capital of Jaichand. 1
(c ) Place from where Md. Gazni belong 1

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