Class 7 Social Science: Sample Question Paper – 3 | Sample Papers For Class 7 PDF Download

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Time : 2 hrs. 45 min. 
General Instructions  : 
SOCIAL SCIENCE 
CLASS-Vll 
 
 
M.M.  : 80 
 
1.   The question  paper is divided into three sections : 
Section-A : History 
Section-B : Civics 
Section-C : Geography 
 
2. All questions are compulsory to attempt 
3.  Attempt all the  questions ill the give serial order only. 
4.  Attach/Paste the  map  carefully inside the answer sheet. 
 
 
 
Section  A - History 
 
1. One of the major  development  of  medieval period was the emergence  of the id 
"Bhakti". Define. 
ea of 
(2) 
2. Why did tlw Mughals  emphasize  their Tirnurid and  not their  Mongol  descent  ? (2) 
3. Who wrote the history  of  Akbar's  reign ? What was it titled  ? (2) 
4. Who were the  authors  of "Tawarikh" ? Write in brief about  them. (2) 
5. What is meant  by  the "internal" and  "external" frontiers  of the Sultanate  ? (2) 
6.  In Prashastis rulers made tall claims about their victories. Why do you think they made 
these claims  ?  (3) 
7.  Define the term  Mansabdar. Discuss the responsibilities of  the Mansabdar  ?  (3) 
8.  What was sabha  in Chota  Empire ? How its members were chosen  ?  (3) 
9.  What was Tripartite Struggle ? Why did the rulers want to control Kanauj and the Ganga 
Valley ?  (3) 
10.  How did Alauddin Khalji and Mahummad Tughluq deal with the invasion of Mongols ? 
Who was more successful  ?  (4) 
 
11.  On the  political  map of  India,  identifY and then locate the following  : 
(a)  A city for  which  three dynasties  were involved in the fighting. 
(b)  Which city  was  made capital  by Tomars ? 
(c)  Which place  was  ruled  by Babur when he was 12 years old ? 
(d)  Rana Sanga  was  the  king of which  place ? 
(4) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P.T.O. 
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Time : 2 hrs. 45 min. 
General Instructions  : 
SOCIAL SCIENCE 
CLASS-Vll 
 
 
M.M.  : 80 
 
1.   The question  paper is divided into three sections : 
Section-A : History 
Section-B : Civics 
Section-C : Geography 
 
2. All questions are compulsory to attempt 
3.  Attempt all the  questions ill the give serial order only. 
4.  Attach/Paste the  map  carefully inside the answer sheet. 
 
 
 
Section  A - History 
 
1. One of the major  development  of  medieval period was the emergence  of the id 
"Bhakti". Define. 
ea of 
(2) 
2. Why did tlw Mughals  emphasize  their Tirnurid and  not their  Mongol  descent  ? (2) 
3. Who wrote the history  of  Akbar's  reign ? What was it titled  ? (2) 
4. Who were the  authors  of "Tawarikh" ? Write in brief about  them. (2) 
5. What is meant  by  the "internal" and  "external" frontiers  of the Sultanate  ? (2) 
6.  In Prashastis rulers made tall claims about their victories. Why do you think they made 
these claims  ?  (3) 
7.  Define the term  Mansabdar. Discuss the responsibilities of  the Mansabdar  ?  (3) 
8.  What was sabha  in Chota  Empire ? How its members were chosen  ?  (3) 
9.  What was Tripartite Struggle ? Why did the rulers want to control Kanauj and the Ganga 
Valley ?  (3) 
10.  How did Alauddin Khalji and Mahummad Tughluq deal with the invasion of Mongols ? 
Who was more successful  ?  (4) 
 
11.  On the  political  map of  India,  identifY and then locate the following  : 
(a)  A city for  which  three dynasties  were involved in the fighting. 
(b)  Which city  was  made capital  by Tomars ? 
(c)  Which place  was  ruled  by Babur when he was 12 years old ? 
(d)  Rana Sanga  was  the  king of which  place ? 
(4) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P.T.O. 
( 2 )  
 
Section  B - CIVICS 
 
1.  State  the  importance  of  Universal  Adult  Franchise  in a democracy. 
2. Health  is not  only ·about  disease  or  injury. Explain  the  statement. 
 
 
(2) 
(2) 
3. What differences do you find between Private and Public  health  services  in your area? 
Which  of  the  two  are  preferable  ? Give  reasons.  (2+1=3) 
4.  "Coalition Government  brings greater transparency  into the working  of  institutions". Do 
you  agree  with  the  statement  ?  (3) 
5. Suggest  measures  to  improve  healthcare  services  in  India.  (3) 
6. What steps have been taken up by the government  to promote equality  between boys and 
girls  ?  (3) 
7. Do you think the age limit for politicians is required in our country ? Justify your answer by 
considering   both  positive  and  negative  effects  on  our  political  system.  (4) 
 
 
 
 
 
1.  Give  reasons 
Section  C - Geography 
 
 
(1+1) 
(a)  Some  rocks  have a  shape  of  a mushroom. 
 
(b)  The  amount  of  insolation  decreases  from  equator  towards  poles. 
 
2.  If, an  earthquake occurs  during  the school  hours  what  will  you  do  ? 
3.  Explain  briefly  the  rock cycle  ? 
4.  Distinguish   between  the  following  : 
(a)  Intrusive  igneous  rocks and  Extrusive  igneous  rocks 
(b)  Weather  and  climate 
(c)  Endogenic  and  Exogenic  forces 
 
 
 
 
 
(2) 
(2) 
(2x3=6) 
 
5.  Define the term ocean current. State one merit and one demerit of mixing  warm and cold 
currents.  (2) 
6.  What  is greenhouse effect  ? Which gas  is responsible for  greenhouse effect  ?  (2) 
7.  Explain  the  following  types  of  winds  (3) 
(a)  Permanent  winds 
(b)  Seasonal  winds  
..
 
(d)  Local  winds 
 
8.  Draw  a well  labeled  diagram  of  structure  of the atmosphere. (3) 
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Time : 2 hrs. 45 min. 
General Instructions  : 
SOCIAL SCIENCE 
CLASS-Vll 
 
 
M.M.  : 80 
 
1.   The question  paper is divided into three sections : 
Section-A : History 
Section-B : Civics 
Section-C : Geography 
 
2. All questions are compulsory to attempt 
3.  Attempt all the  questions ill the give serial order only. 
4.  Attach/Paste the  map  carefully inside the answer sheet. 
 
 
 
Section  A - History 
 
1. One of the major  development  of  medieval period was the emergence  of the id 
"Bhakti". Define. 
ea of 
(2) 
2. Why did tlw Mughals  emphasize  their Tirnurid and  not their  Mongol  descent  ? (2) 
3. Who wrote the history  of  Akbar's  reign ? What was it titled  ? (2) 
4. Who were the  authors  of "Tawarikh" ? Write in brief about  them. (2) 
5. What is meant  by  the "internal" and  "external" frontiers  of the Sultanate  ? (2) 
6.  In Prashastis rulers made tall claims about their victories. Why do you think they made 
these claims  ?  (3) 
7.  Define the term  Mansabdar. Discuss the responsibilities of  the Mansabdar  ?  (3) 
8.  What was sabha  in Chota  Empire ? How its members were chosen  ?  (3) 
9.  What was Tripartite Struggle ? Why did the rulers want to control Kanauj and the Ganga 
Valley ?  (3) 
10.  How did Alauddin Khalji and Mahummad Tughluq deal with the invasion of Mongols ? 
Who was more successful  ?  (4) 
 
11.  On the  political  map of  India,  identifY and then locate the following  : 
(a)  A city for  which  three dynasties  were involved in the fighting. 
(b)  Which city  was  made capital  by Tomars ? 
(c)  Which place  was  ruled  by Babur when he was 12 years old ? 
(d)  Rana Sanga  was  the  king of which  place ? 
(4) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P.T.O. 
( 2 )  
 
Section  B - CIVICS 
 
1.  State  the  importance  of  Universal  Adult  Franchise  in a democracy. 
2. Health  is not  only ·about  disease  or  injury. Explain  the  statement. 
 
 
(2) 
(2) 
3. What differences do you find between Private and Public  health  services  in your area? 
Which  of  the  two  are  preferable  ? Give  reasons.  (2+1=3) 
4.  "Coalition Government  brings greater transparency  into the working  of  institutions". Do 
you  agree  with  the  statement  ?  (3) 
5. Suggest  measures  to  improve  healthcare  services  in  India.  (3) 
6. What steps have been taken up by the government  to promote equality  between boys and 
girls  ?  (3) 
7. Do you think the age limit for politicians is required in our country ? Justify your answer by 
considering   both  positive  and  negative  effects  on  our  political  system.  (4) 
 
 
 
 
 
1.  Give  reasons 
Section  C - Geography 
 
 
(1+1) 
(a)  Some  rocks  have a  shape  of  a mushroom. 
 
(b)  The  amount  of  insolation  decreases  from  equator  towards  poles. 
 
2.  If, an  earthquake occurs  during  the school  hours  what  will  you  do  ? 
3.  Explain  briefly  the  rock cycle  ? 
4.  Distinguish   between  the  following  : 
(a)  Intrusive  igneous  rocks and  Extrusive  igneous  rocks 
(b)  Weather  and  climate 
(c)  Endogenic  and  Exogenic  forces 
 
 
 
 
 
(2) 
(2) 
(2x3=6) 
 
5.  Define the term ocean current. State one merit and one demerit of mixing  warm and cold 
currents.  (2) 
6.  What  is greenhouse effect  ? Which gas  is responsible for  greenhouse effect  ?  (2) 
7.  Explain  the  following  types  of  winds  (3) 
(a)  Permanent  winds 
(b)  Seasonal  winds  
..
 
(d)  Local  winds 
 
8.  Draw  a well  labeled  diagram  of  structure  of the atmosphere. (3) 
( 3 ) 
9. Explain the different features formed by the river in course of its journey with the help of 
 
 
diagram. (4) 
10.  On an outline map of the world mark and label the following features : (4) 
(a) South China sea 
(b) Black sea 
(c) Victoria lake 
(d) Southern ocean