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HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION 2021

Class: VII Sec:___ Subject: Social Science Date: 27-10-2021
Name: _________________ Roll No___ Marks : 40

I. Choose the correct answer. (1X5=5)

1. Who among the following was a fourteenth- century chronicler ___________

a) Kalhana b) Abul Fazl c) Ziyauddin Barani d) Minaj-i-siraj

2. The Mughal ruler, Babur used the term “Hindustan” to describe the ____________
a) Areas of Punjab, Haryana and the lands between the Ganga and Yamuna.
b) Geography, fauna and culture of Indian sub- continent.
c) Modern nation state.
d) All the above.

3. Which of the following provision does our constitution have with regard to equality
among citizens?
a) Every person is equal before law.
b) No person can be discriminated against on the basis of their caste or religion.
c) All persons can use all public places.
d) All of the above.

4. Why was midday meal scheme introduced in school? ______________

a) To provide at least one meal to elementary school students.
b) To provide education to the poor children.
c) To reduce poverty in the country.
d) All of the above.

5. Razia sultana had to step down from the throne because _____________
a) She was unwise and unjust. b) She was a woman in a man’s world.
c) Her brothers revolted against her. d) None of the above.

II. State whether the statement is true or false and correct the statement if you
find it to be false. (1X3=3)
1. The biological environment comprises of the biotic and abiotic components.
2. A state legislature that has two houses- the State Legislative assembly and State
Legislative Council is a bicameral legislature.
3. The funnel shaped depression at the top of a volcano is called a vent.
III. Analogy (1X3=3)
1. The Angel falls : South America :: The Victoria falls: ____________________
2. The Chief minister : head of the council of ministers :: The minister: ____________
3. Volcanic eruption: Endogenic force :: the work of wind : ________________

1V. Place the following names under the correct heading. (½X8=2)

moraine, flood plain, sea arch, mushroom rock, cliff, loess, levees, waterfall.

Erosional feature Depositional feature

V. Name the following (1X5=5)

1. A particular area from which all the voters choose their representatives

____________________

2. The sultan, who invaded India seventeen times during medieval period ________

3. The traveller of the medieval period, who travelled to India from Morocco during the

reign of Muhammad –Bin- Tughlaq _________________

4.The environment of a region and the social and economic lifestyle of its residents

________________

5.The land donated for the maintenance of school during the Chola period ____________

VI. Write the following historical events in order. (½X4=2)

1. The Lodi Dynasty ruled in Delhi

2. The term Hindustan used by Minaj-i-Siraj
3. The British historians divided the history of India into three parts
4. The defeat of Prithviraja III

VII. Differentiate between (Write one difference) (4X1=4)

1. Ox-bow lake and Beach
2. Member of Legislative assembly and Member of Legislative council
3. Primary healthcare in village and government hospitals in urban areas
4. Metamorphic rocks and sedimentary rocks.
VIII. Give reason ( Write one valid reason) (4X1=4)
1.The appointment of Bandagans and Clients as governors and generals led to the
political instability.
2.Igneous rocks are known as parental rocks
3.The opposition plays an important role in legislative assembly
4. Private healthcare is expensive.

IX. Answer the following questions- (3X4=12)

1. The sea waves modify the physical features of coastal regions. Justify the
statement.
2. How did Alauddin khalji control the power of Muqtis /Iqtadars ?
3. Who is the head of the state? Who appoints him/her? What is his role?
4. Observe the picture and answer the following questions

Questions:
1. Identify the landform feature.
2. How is it formed?
3. Name one example of such a landform.

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