Final Exam Class 7 Social Studies Set 3 | Social Science Class 7 - New NCERT PDF Download

Maximum Marks: 80
Time: 3 Hours
General Instructions:
(i) The question paper consists of 34 questions divided into four sections: A, B, C, and D. 
(ii) All questions are compulsory. 
(iii) Section A: Questions 1 to 15 are multiple-choice questions, carrying 1 mark each. Select the most appropriate response. 
(iv) Section B: Questions 16 to 22 are short-answer questions, carrying 2 marks each. 
(v) Section C: Questions 23 to 31 are short-answer questions, carrying 4 marks each. 
(vi) Section D: Questions 32 to 34 are short-answer questions, carrying 5 marks each. 
(vii) Write answers neatly and legibly.

Section A

Q1. Which landform supports agriculture in northern India? (1 mark)
(a) Himalayas
(b) Indo-Gangetic Plains
(c) Deccan Plateau
(d) Western Ghats

Q2. What causes heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats? (1 mark)
(a) Cyclones
(b) Monsoon winds
(c) Western Disturbances
(d) Local winds

Q3. Which city was a cultural hub during the Maurya Empire? (1 mark)
(a) Mathura
(b) Pataliputra
(c) Kanchipuram
(d) Madurai

Q4. What defines an oligarchy? (1 mark)
(a) Rule by citizens
(b) Rule by a few powerful people
(c) Rule by a king
(d) Rule by priests

Q5. Which place is sacred for Sikhs? (1 mark)
(a) Golden Temple
(b) Bodh Gaya
(c) Varanasi
(d) Mount Abu

Q6. What facilitated trade in ancient India? (1 mark)
(a) Barter system
(b) Coins
(c) Paper currency
(d) Digital payments

Q7. Which region has an arid climate? (1 mark)
(a) Western Ghats
(b) Thar Desert
(c) Gangetic Plains
(d) Himalayas

Q8. Who introduced a centralized administration in the Maurya Empire? (1 mark)
(a) Ashoka
(b) Chandragupta Maurya
(c) Samudragupta
(d) Bindusara

Q9. What is a market’s primary function? (1 mark)
(a) Law enforcement
(b) Goods exchange
(c) Religious activities
(d) Education

Q10. Which river is vital for the Indo-Gangetic Plains? (1 mark)
(a) Kaveri
(b) Yamuna
(c) Krishna
(d) Godavari

Q11. What ensures equality in the Constitution of India? (1 mark)
(a) Military rule
(b) Fundamental Rights
(c) Hereditary succession
(d) Religious laws

Q12. Which emperor built early trade routes? (1 mark)
(a) Samudragupta
(b) Chandragupta Maurya
(c) Ashoka
(d) Chandragupta II

Q13. Which city was known for art in ancient India? (1 mark)
(a) Taxila
(b) Mathura
(c) Harappa
(d) Pataliputra

Q14. What influences India’s climate? (1 mark)
(a) Monsoon winds
(b) Digital technology
(c) Urbanization
(d) Railways

Q15. What was a Gupta Era contribution to science? (1 mark)
(a) Space exploration
(b) Concept of zero
(c) Railways
(d) Automobiles

Section B

Q16. Define climate with an example from India. (2 marks)

Q17. Name two geographical features of India. (2 marks)

Q18. What makes the Ganga River sacred? (2 marks)

Q19. Differentiate between democracy and monarchy. (2 marks)

Q20. What is the barter system? Give an example. (2 marks)

Q21. Name two Gupta Era contributions. (2 marks)

Q22. What is the significance of trade routes in ancient India? (2 marks)

Section C

Q23. Explain how the Western Ghats affect India’s climate. (4 marks)

Q24. Describe the growth of Pataliputra as a city. (4 marks)

Q25. Why is Mount Abu sacred for Jains? (4 marks)

Q26. Compare monarchy and oligarchy. (4 marks)

Q27. How did coins transform ancient Indian trade? (4 marks)

Q28. Discuss the role of markets in ancient India. (4 marks)

Q29. How does the Thar Desert influence Rajasthan’s culture? (4 marks)

Q30. Explain Ashoka’s policy of Dhamma. (4 marks)

Q31. Discuss the role of sacred landscapes in Indian culture. (4 marks)

Section D

Q32. Discuss the role of India’s geographical features in its climate. (5 marks)

Q33. Explain the Maurya Empire’s administrative and cultural contributions. (5 marks)

Q34. Describe the impact of the monetary economy on ancient Indian society. (5 marks)

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