CBSE Class 7 Social Science Sample Paper SET - 4

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80

General Instructions

1. The question paper has 26 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks are indicated against each question
3. Questions from 1 to 7 are MCQ. Each question carry 1 marks.
4. Questions from 8 to 18 carry 3 marks. Answer to these questions should not
exceed 80 words each.
5. Question from 19 to 24 carry 5 marks. Answer to these questions should not
exceed 120 words each.
6. Question no 25 and 26 are map questions of 5 marks each. Attach the map
with your answer book.

1. In South India the Saints devoted to Vishnu were known as………

a. Nayanars b. Alvars c. Jaina d. Buddhist [1]
2. Shankara was born at …………….in the 8th century. [1]
a. Tamilnadu b. Kerala c. Andhra Pradesh d. Karnataka [1]
3. The Red fort is made up of ………………..rock.
a. Igneous b. Sedimentary c. Metamorphic [1]
4. Sial is made up of silicon and………………………..
a. Gold b. Silver c. Alumina [1]
5. Just beneath the crust is……………………………
a. Core b. Mantle c. Continent [1]
6. Tawa Matsya Sangh was fighting for the rights of displaced ………of the Satpura forest in Madhya
Pradesh.
a. Forest dwellers b. Weavers c. Wholesalers d. Contractor [1]
7. Which of the following is not the basic element of democracy?
a. Equality b. Justice c. Freedom d. Dictatorship [1]
8. How did tribal societies change after being organized into state? [3]
9. Give three differences between the history of Gonds and Ahoms. [3]
10. Give a historical glimpse of Kathak dance form. [3]
11. What policies were adopted by AsafJah to strengthen his position? [3]
12. How can you differentiate between igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks? [3]
13. Where are coniferous forest found? Mention any two uses of coniferous forests. [3]
14. Give reasons why today’s world is shrinking. [3]
15. What type of vegetation is found in the Ganga basin? Name some important varieties of trees
found here. [3]
16. What are the functions of media? Explain any three. [3]
17. What are the advantages of advertising? [3]
18. In what ways a hawker different from shop owner? [3]
19. What was Akbar’s role in nation building? [5]
20. What were the major teachings of Guru Nanak Dev. [4]
21. What are Prairies? Where are these located? Why these are known as granaries of the world.
[5]
22. Explain five differences that you find in public hospital and private hospital. [5]
23. What is meant by mass media? How mass media is important for democracy? [5]
24. Explain the role played by merchants in making of clothes. [5]
25. In an outline map India/World locates and label the following. [2+3]
a. Delhi b. Bengal c. Paris d. New York e. Perth
26. In an Outline map of India/world locate and label the following: [5]
a. Sahara desert b. Sudan c. Zaskar Range d. Zozila pass e. Rohtang Pass

OR
Match the following

(a) Libiya
(i) Oasis
(b) Monastery
(ii) Bedouins
(c) Glaciers
(iii) Oil
(d) Depression with water
(iv) Gangri
(e) Cold Desert
(v) Lamayuru
(f ) Sahara