Class 7 Social Science Exam (Solved)-23-24(ENG MEDIUM)

by

Class 7 Social Science Exam (Solved)-23-24(ENG MEDIUM)

Section-A (Multiple Choice Questions)

  • 1. (i) In which state was the Mid-day Meal Scheme first introduced in India?
    Answer: (c) Tamil Nadu
  • 1. (ii) Article 15 of the Indian Constitution specifically prohibits what?
    Answer: (a) Discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
  • 1. (iii) Suppose your state has 96 assembly seats, how many seats does a political party need to win in the Legislative Assembly to gain a majority?
    Answer: (d) 49 (One seat more than half is required for a majority: 96/2 + 1 = 49)
  • 1. (iv) Who appoints the Chief Minister and other Ministers?
    Answer: (a) Governor
  • 1. (v) Plant and animal kingdom together make the ______.

    [Image of components of biosphere diagram]

    Answer: (a) Biosphere
  • 1. (vi) Which is the most abundant gas found in the air?
    Answer: (c) Nitrogen
  • 1. (vii) Green plants use ______ gas to make their food.

    [Image of photosynthesis process diagram]

    Answer: (b) Carbon dioxide
  • 1. (viii) Name the southernmost point of India which was completely submerged due to the Tsunami in 2004.
    Answer: (a) Indira Point
  • 1. (ix) Until when did the Lodi dynasty rule in India?
    Answer: (b) 1526
  • 1. (x) What was the reign of the Sur dynasty in India?
    Answer: (a) 1540-1555
  • 1. (xi) Who wrote the history of Akbar’s reign in Akbarnama?
    Answer: (a) Abul Fazl
  • 1. (xii) Identify the person based on the given information (Was from Banaras, composed Sakhis/Verses, believed in a formless God):
    Answer: (b) Kabir
  • 1. (xiii) Who founded the Khalsa Panth?
    Answer: (b) Guru Gobind Singh
  • 1. (xiv) Jantar Mantar was built by ______.
    Answer: (a) Sawai Jai Singh
  • 1. (xv) When did the Third Battle of Panipat take place?
    Answer: (b) 1761

Section-B (Very Short Answer Questions)

2. (a) How is a weekly market different from a mall?
Answer: Weekly markets are temporary and held on a specific day of the week, offering cheap and non-branded items. Whereas malls are permanent, multi-storied air-conditioned (AC) buildings selling branded and expensive items.
— OR —
2. (b) Why are things cheap in weekly markets?
Answer: Because shopkeepers here do not have to pay rent for permanent shops, electricity bills, or government taxes. They work with the help of their family members, so they do not need to hire separate workers.
3. How does buying and selling take place without going to the market?
Answer: In today’s time, we can place orders from home via the internet (online shopping like Amazon, Flipkart), phone, or credit cards, and the goods are delivered directly to the doorstep.
4. (a) What is Global Warming?

[Image of greenhouse effect and global warming diagram]

Answer: The increase in the average temperature of the Earth due to the increase in the amount of gases like Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere is called Global Warming.
— OR —
4. (b) What is the difference between permanent winds and seasonal winds?
Answer: Permanent winds (like trade winds) blow constantly throughout the year in a particular direction. Whereas seasonal winds (like monsoon winds) change their direction according to the seasons.
5. Who were the Mughals?
Answer: The Mughals were descendants of two great lineages of rulers. From their mother’s side, they were descendants of Genghis Khan (Mongol ruler), and from their father’s side, they were successors of Timur (ruler of Iran, Iraq, and Turkey).

Section-C (Short Answer Questions)

6. (a) What is the human environment? Give two examples of human environment.
Answer: Human environment refers to creations or modifications made by humans to fulfill their needs.
Examples: Buildings, roads, bridges, parks, etc.
— OR —
6. (b) How do humans modify the environment according to their needs?
Answer: Humans clear forests for agriculture, build houses to live in, construct roads for transport, and set up factories for industries. In this way, they change the natural environment for their convenience.
7. (a) Mention the role of Zamindars in the Mughal Empire.
Answer: Zamindars acted as intermediaries between the Mughals and the peasants. Their main task was to collect revenue (tax) from the farmers and deposit it in the royal treasury. They were usually local chieftains or influential people.
— OR —
7. (b) To what extent was the income from land revenue necessary for the stability of the Mughal Empire?
Answer: Land revenue was the main source of income for the Mughals. They used this income to pay salaries to soldiers, build forts, and run the administration. The stability and strength of the empire depended on this income.

Section-D (Long Answer Questions)

8. What is Environment? Describe the three components of the environment.

[Image of components of environment chart]

Answer: Whatever we see in our surroundings (places, people, things, and nature) is called the environment.
It has three components:

  1. Natural Components: This includes Land (Lithosphere), Water (Hydrosphere), Air (Atmosphere), and Living Organisms (Biosphere).
  2. Human-made Components: These are things created by humans, such as buildings, parks, bridges, roads, monuments, and industries.
  3. Human Components: This includes humans themselves and their groups, such as family, community, religion, education, and politics.
9. (a) Describe the features of the Bhakti movement in the Deccan.

Answer: The Bhakti movement in the Deccan (Maharashtra region) lasted from the 13th to the 17th century.

  • Major Saints: Dnyaneshwar, Namdev, Eknath, and Tukaram.
  • Deity Worshipped: Vitthala (a form of Vishnu).
  • Features: They rejected all forms of ritualism and social differences based on birth (caste system). They rejected the idea of renunciation and emphasized worshipping God while living with their families.
— OR —
9. (b) Describe the main features of Sufism as a path of devotion.

Answer: Sufis were Muslim mystics.

  • Features: They rejected outward religious displays and rigid rituals. They emphasized love and devotion towards God and compassion towards all fellow human beings. They adopted methods like Zikr (chanting a name), Sama (singing), and Raqs (dancing) to get closer to God.

Section-E (Source Based Questions)

10. (Regarding Noor Khan/Bacchu Khan)

10.1 Name the playground where children used to play.
Answer: Bacchu Khan Playground.

10.2 Who gave training to the children for sports?
Answer: Mustafa Khan (known as Bacchu Khan) initially trained the children. Later, Noor Khan continued it.

10.3 Explain the background of the team players.
Answer: The players came from diverse backgrounds—some from poor families and some from rich ones. Some studied in Urdu medium schools while others in English medium, and they belonged to different religions as well.

11. (Regarding Equality/Constitution)

11.1 What was the concern of our leaders when India became free?
Answer: The leaders were concerned about the various kinds of inequalities (like caste discrimination) that existed in society.

11.2 What do you understand by the term Equality?
Answer: Equality means that all people in India are considered equal; there should be no discrimination against anyone on the basis of religion, caste, or gender.

11.3 Explain the Right to Equality given in the Indian Constitution.
Answer: According to the Constitution, every person has equal rights and opportunities. Untouchability has been legally abolished as a crime. Government jobs are open to all.

12. (Regarding Discrimination)

12.1 What do you understand by discrimination?
Answer: When people treat others badly or look down upon them based on their prejudices or stereotypes, it is called discrimination.

12.2 Who has to face double discrimination?
Answer: People who are poor and also belong to communities (like tribals or Dalits) whose culture is not valued, have to face double discrimination.

12.3 Write two examples of discrimination.
Answer: (1) Not allowing someone to take water from a handpump. (2) Stopping someone from drinking tea in the same cups or glasses as others.

13. (Regarding Ganga-Brahmaputra)

13.1 Name the cities situated on the banks of the river Ganga.
Answer: Allahabad, Kanpur, Varanasi, Lucknow, Patna, and Kolkata.

13.2 Write the causes of river pollution.
Answer: Dirty water (waste) from cities and industries is discharged directly into the river, which pollutes the river.

13.3 What are the four means of transport developed in the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin?
Answer: Roadways, Railways, Waterways, and Airways.

Section-F (Map Based Questions)

14. (Map Work)
  • A. Pacific Ocean: The largest ocean located east of Asia/Australia and west of the Americas on the world map.
  • B. Indian Ocean: The ocean located directly to the south of India.
  • C. Agra: In the state of Uttar Pradesh on the map of India (south-east of Delhi).
  • D. Goa: A small state on the western coast of India, between Maharashtra and Karnataka.
  • E. Banaras (Varanasi): In the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh on the banks of the river Ganga.
  • F. Mysore: In the southern part of the state of Karnataka.

 

Alternative questions for Visually Impaired Students:
  • (i) In which state is Agra located? Answer: Uttar Pradesh
  • (ii) In which state is Banaras located? Answer: Uttar Pradesh
  • (iii) In which state is Mysore located? Answer: Karnataka
  • (iv) Name the ocean located to the south of India. Answer: Indian Ocean
  • (v) Name the founder of the state of Awadh. Answer: Burhan-ul-Mulk Sa’adat Khan
  • (vi) Name the founder of the state of Bengal. Answer: Murshid Quli Khan

DOWNLOAD QUESTION PAPER-CLICK

Leave a comment