SAMPLE PAPER

SESSION 2020-21
CLASS VII
SCIENCE

Time: 2hours Maximum Marks: 50

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General Instructions:
(i) The question paper comprises four sections- A, B, C and D. There are 23
questions in the question paper.
(ii) All questions are compulsory.
(iii) Question numbers 1 to 10 in Section A are multiple choice questions of one
mark each.
(iv) Question numbers 11 to 13 in Section B are very short answer type questions.
Each part of the question carries one mark.
(v) Question numbers 14 to 21 in Section C are short answer type questions.
Question numbers 14 to 17 carry 2 marks each and question numbers 18 to 21
carry 3 marks each.
vi) Question numbers 22 and 23 in Section D are five marks questions.

SECTION A

Choose the correct option (1x10=10)

1. If we add few drops of basic solution in china rose indicator, the colour of solution will
a) turn to dark magenta colour
b) turn to green colour
c) turn to yellow colour
d) not show any change

2. On which scientific principle does an electric fuse work?

a) Magnetic effect of electric current
b) Heating effect of electric current
c) Chemical effect of electric current
d) Photoelectric effect

3. The main agent for the dispersal of the seeds of Xanthium and Urena are
a) wind or air
b) animals
c) water
d) explosive mechanism
4. The process of cleaning the fleece to remove dust, dirt and grease etc is called
a) sorting
b) shearing
c) scouring
d) washing

5. Sorter’s disease is caused by the

a) bacteria
b) virus
c) fungus
d) protozoa

6. What kind of mirror can be used to produce an erect and enlarged image?
a) Concave mirror
b) Convex mirror
c) Plane mirror
d) None of above

7. When the pollen grains from the anther of a flower are transferred to the stigma of the
same flower is called
a) cross pollination
b) fertilization
c) self-pollination
d) germination

8. The process of depositing a layer of zinc on iron is called

a) Crystallisation
b) Galvanization
c) Rusting
d) Neutralization

9. A Richa brought a cutting of rose plant and buried the cutting in the soil and watered
cutting everyday and observed its growth. She found new leaves arising after few days.
Name the method used by Richa for growing new rose plant.
a) Budding
b) Fragmentation
c) Vegetative propagation
d) Spore formation

10. Which of the following is not produced during the anaerobic respiration in yeast.
a) Carbon di oxide
b) Energy
c) Lactic acid
d) Alcohol
 SECTION B

Very short answer type questions (10Marks)

11. Answer the following in one word/sentence. (1x7=7)

i) Two gaseous pollutants that turn rain water acidic.

ii) Two metals that are used to prepare stainless steel.
iii) The acid commonly found in unripe mangoes.
iv) The base found in window cleaners.
v) The site of pollination in a flower.
vi) The lens which is used to observe biological specimens.
vii) Splitting of white light into seven colours.

12. i) Differentiate between acid and base based on their action with (1x2=2)
phenolphthalein indicator.
ii) Complete the following word equation:
_________ + Weak base Acidic salt + __________

13. Write the excretory product of the following organisms: (1)

(i) Fishes
ii) Humans

SECTION C

Short answer type questions ( 20 Marks)

14. Name an autotrophic organism growing in stagnant water bodies. Explain how it (2)
reproduces asexually.

15. State the role of the following in transport of substances in plants. (2)
(i) Xylem
(ii) Phloem

16. Nikita read that there is huge monetary loss to shipping industry every year due to (2)
rusting. She wonders why rusting occurs although ships are painted.
(i) State two conditions required for rusting to take place.
(ii) Give a suitable explanation to satisfy her curiosity.

17. Give reasons for the following. (2)

(a) Skin of an earthworm is slimy and moist in nature.
(b) Hooks are present on the surface of seeds which are dispersed by animals.
18. (a) What makes the soil used in farmlands acidic in nature? (1+1+1=3)
(b) Write an effective measure for the treatment of the acidic soil in farmlands.
(c) How is untreated industrial waste a threat for marine life?

19. (a) Name the different types of blood vessels that constitute the (1.5+1.5=3)
circulatory system in human beings.
(b) Name the constituent of blood that imparts it the following features:
(i) fluidity
(ii) fighting against infections
(iii) transportation of gases

20. (a) What do you understand by breathing rate? What is the average (1.5+1.5=3)
breathing rate of an 18 years old boy?
(b) Does breathing rate always remain the same? Justify your answer with a suitable
example.

21. (a) Observe the diagram given below and answer the following questions. (3)
(i) Identify and name ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ in the given diagram

(ii) Write the function of the part ‘A’ in the given diagram.

SECTION D

Long answer type questions ( 10 Marks)

22. Rohan took a magnesium ribbon and burnt it in the flame of the burner. (1+2+2=5)
When the ribbon was completely burnt, he collected the powdery ash and mixed it with
small amount of water. He then tested the mixture with blue and red litmus.
(a) What is the colour of the flame of burning magnesium ribbon?
 (b) Write word equation for the chemical change when
(i) magnesium ribbon is burnt.
(ii) powdery ash is dissolved in water.
(c) State the result of litmus paper test and identify the chemical nature of the mixture.

23. (a) Amit went to a shopkeeper to buy an electric kettle. The shopkeeper (2+1+2=5)
showed two electric kettles to him-one with an ISI mark and another without ISI
mark. Which electric kettle should Amit prefer to buy and why?
(b) What may happen in an electric circuit due to
(i) direct touching of wire due to wear and tear of insulation on the wires?
(ii) connection of many devices to a single socket?
(c) Mention any one advantage and one disadvantage of CFLs over ordinary bulbs.