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

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SOCIAL STUDIES 
 CLASS VII 
Time: 3 Hrs.                                                                                                                                 MM: 90 
1)The question paper has30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory. 
2) Marks are indicated against each question. 
3) Question from serial number 1-9 are multiple –choice Questions (MCQ’S)of 1 mark each. Every MCQ is provided 
with four alternatives .Write the correct alternative in your answer book. 
4) Questions from serial number 10 to 21 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not to exceed80 
words each. 
5) Questions from serial number 22 to 29 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 100 
words each.  
6) Question number 30 is a Map Question of 4 marks from Geography only . After completion, attach  the map to 
your paper. 
 
1. Huliya and Dagh were introduced by :  
a) Balban  b) Razia  c) Allaudin Kalji  d) KhizrKhan 
OR 
Timur Attacked North India during the reign of: 
a) Nasiruddin Mahmud  b) Feroz Tughlak  C) Daulat Khan  d) Babur 
2. New religious order started by Akbar was referred to as: 
a) Din-i-Illahi  b) Sulh-i-Kul  c) Ain-i- Akbari   d) Jaziyah    
3.  A magnificent specimen of southern style temple architecture is the : 
a) Kailashnath Temple  b) Lingraja Temple   c) Dilwara Temple d) Khajurao Temple 
4. On a Richter Scale  great earthquakes have  a magnitude of: 
a) 4   b) 6   c) 8   d) 12 
5. Further one moves from equator the temperature: 
a)Decreases   b) Increases  c) Remains same   d)None of the above 
6. Addition of water  due to meeting of ice in the oceans in polar regions 
a) Increases water salinity  b) Decreases water salinity  c) Neutralizes water salinity  d)None of 
the above 
7. Constitution of India was enforced on: 
a) 1947  b) 1969  c) 1950  d) 1978 
8. Discretionary powers  are enjoyed by the: 
a) Governor   b)Chief Minister   c) Political Parties   d)Members of Vidhan Sabha 
9. India  is one of the biggest exporters of: 
a) Perfumes  b) Drinking Water  c) Medicines  d)None of these 
10. When and why was the first battle of Panipat fought?                                             (3) 
OR 
Define Iqta. Explain 2 agrarian policies followed by Delhi Sultans.                         (3) 
11. State any three problems faced by Aurangzeb on ascending the throne.             (3) 
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SOCIAL STUDIES 
 CLASS VII 
Time: 3 Hrs.                                                                                                                                 MM: 90 
1)The question paper has30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory. 
2) Marks are indicated against each question. 
3) Question from serial number 1-9 are multiple –choice Questions (MCQ’S)of 1 mark each. Every MCQ is provided 
with four alternatives .Write the correct alternative in your answer book. 
4) Questions from serial number 10 to 21 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not to exceed80 
words each. 
5) Questions from serial number 22 to 29 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 100 
words each.  
6) Question number 30 is a Map Question of 4 marks from Geography only . After completion, attach  the map to 
your paper. 
 
1. Huliya and Dagh were introduced by :  
a) Balban  b) Razia  c) Allaudin Kalji  d) KhizrKhan 
OR 
Timur Attacked North India during the reign of: 
a) Nasiruddin Mahmud  b) Feroz Tughlak  C) Daulat Khan  d) Babur 
2. New religious order started by Akbar was referred to as: 
a) Din-i-Illahi  b) Sulh-i-Kul  c) Ain-i- Akbari   d) Jaziyah    
3.  A magnificent specimen of southern style temple architecture is the : 
a) Kailashnath Temple  b) Lingraja Temple   c) Dilwara Temple d) Khajurao Temple 
4. On a Richter Scale  great earthquakes have  a magnitude of: 
a) 4   b) 6   c) 8   d) 12 
5. Further one moves from equator the temperature: 
a)Decreases   b) Increases  c) Remains same   d)None of the above 
6. Addition of water  due to meeting of ice in the oceans in polar regions 
a) Increases water salinity  b) Decreases water salinity  c) Neutralizes water salinity  d)None of 
the above 
7. Constitution of India was enforced on: 
a) 1947  b) 1969  c) 1950  d) 1978 
8. Discretionary powers  are enjoyed by the: 
a) Governor   b)Chief Minister   c) Political Parties   d)Members of Vidhan Sabha 
9. India  is one of the biggest exporters of: 
a) Perfumes  b) Drinking Water  c) Medicines  d)None of these 
10. When and why was the first battle of Panipat fought?                                             (3) 
OR 
Define Iqta. Explain 2 agrarian policies followed by Delhi Sultans.                         (3) 
11. State any three problems faced by Aurangzeb on ascending the throne.             (3) 
12. a)What is Pietra Dura? 
b)Name two temples built by Vijayanagara rulers.                                             (1+2) 
13. How did Sher Shah promote Trade and Commerce?                                              (3) 
14. Explain the process of ‘Gradation’ .                                                                            (3 ) 
15. a) Name two gases that constitute air. 
b) What is the importance of Ionosphere?                                                            (1+2) 
16. Why does humidity vary from time to time? Explain in 3 points.                           (3) 
17. What is the significance of tides? Explain at least 3 points.                                    (3) 
18. Justify how Bi-Party system gives stability to government?                                    (3) 
19. Distinguish between: 
a) A bill and a law. 
b) Vidhan Parishad and Vidhan Sabha.  
c) Give two qualifications of a governor.                                                            (1+1+1) 
20. a) Give reasons why many people in India die from Curable Diseases. 
b) What is Medical Tourism?                                                                                    (1+2) 
21. How is an ordinary bill passed in the State Legislature?                                         (3) 
22. What steps did Alauddin Khalji take to effectively control his empire? 
OR  
Akbar was known for his Secular outlook. Explain why his religious policy was unique.                                                                                                                            
(5) 
23. Who was Firoz Tughlak? What measures did he take to improve  
administration.                                                                                                                (5) 
24.  Giving examples distinguish between Nagara and Dravida styles of temples in India.                                                                                                                                
(5) 
25. a) Explain how earthquakes are caused. 
b) State two significances of ocean currents.                                                      (3+2) 
26. a) Draw a labeled diagram of planetary winds. 
b) Explain two factors that affect temperature.                                                 (3+2) 
27. Explain how opposition plays an important role in a Democracy.                      (5)  
28. Explain why the Chief Minister is the most important functionary of the state government?                                                                                                                 
(5) 
29. Explain the role of the government in providing healthcare facilities.                   (5) 
30. On the map of the world given to you, Mark and Label the following:                  (5) 
a) Labrador Current 
b) Lake Superior 
c) River Nile 
d) Mediterranean Sea 
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SOCIAL STUDIES 
 CLASS VII 
Time: 3 Hrs.                                                                                                                                 MM: 90 
1)The question paper has30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory. 
2) Marks are indicated against each question. 
3) Question from serial number 1-9 are multiple –choice Questions (MCQ’S)of 1 mark each. Every MCQ is provided 
with four alternatives .Write the correct alternative in your answer book. 
4) Questions from serial number 10 to 21 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not to exceed80 
words each. 
5) Questions from serial number 22 to 29 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 100 
words each.  
6) Question number 30 is a Map Question of 4 marks from Geography only . After completion, attach  the map to 
your paper. 
 
1. Huliya and Dagh were introduced by :  
a) Balban  b) Razia  c) Allaudin Kalji  d) KhizrKhan 
OR 
Timur Attacked North India during the reign of: 
a) Nasiruddin Mahmud  b) Feroz Tughlak  C) Daulat Khan  d) Babur 
2. New religious order started by Akbar was referred to as: 
a) Din-i-Illahi  b) Sulh-i-Kul  c) Ain-i- Akbari   d) Jaziyah    
3.  A magnificent specimen of southern style temple architecture is the : 
a) Kailashnath Temple  b) Lingraja Temple   c) Dilwara Temple d) Khajurao Temple 
4. On a Richter Scale  great earthquakes have  a magnitude of: 
a) 4   b) 6   c) 8   d) 12 
5. Further one moves from equator the temperature: 
a)Decreases   b) Increases  c) Remains same   d)None of the above 
6. Addition of water  due to meeting of ice in the oceans in polar regions 
a) Increases water salinity  b) Decreases water salinity  c) Neutralizes water salinity  d)None of 
the above 
7. Constitution of India was enforced on: 
a) 1947  b) 1969  c) 1950  d) 1978 
8. Discretionary powers  are enjoyed by the: 
a) Governor   b)Chief Minister   c) Political Parties   d)Members of Vidhan Sabha 
9. India  is one of the biggest exporters of: 
a) Perfumes  b) Drinking Water  c) Medicines  d)None of these 
10. When and why was the first battle of Panipat fought?                                             (3) 
OR 
Define Iqta. Explain 2 agrarian policies followed by Delhi Sultans.                         (3) 
11. State any three problems faced by Aurangzeb on ascending the throne.             (3) 
12. a)What is Pietra Dura? 
b)Name two temples built by Vijayanagara rulers.                                             (1+2) 
13. How did Sher Shah promote Trade and Commerce?                                              (3) 
14. Explain the process of ‘Gradation’ .                                                                            (3 ) 
15. a) Name two gases that constitute air. 
b) What is the importance of Ionosphere?                                                            (1+2) 
16. Why does humidity vary from time to time? Explain in 3 points.                           (3) 
17. What is the significance of tides? Explain at least 3 points.                                    (3) 
18. Justify how Bi-Party system gives stability to government?                                    (3) 
19. Distinguish between: 
a) A bill and a law. 
b) Vidhan Parishad and Vidhan Sabha.  
c) Give two qualifications of a governor.                                                            (1+1+1) 
20. a) Give reasons why many people in India die from Curable Diseases. 
b) What is Medical Tourism?                                                                                    (1+2) 
21. How is an ordinary bill passed in the State Legislature?                                         (3) 
22. What steps did Alauddin Khalji take to effectively control his empire? 
OR  
Akbar was known for his Secular outlook. Explain why his religious policy was unique.                                                                                                                            
(5) 
23. Who was Firoz Tughlak? What measures did he take to improve  
administration.                                                                                                                (5) 
24.  Giving examples distinguish between Nagara and Dravida styles of temples in India.                                                                                                                                
(5) 
25. a) Explain how earthquakes are caused. 
b) State two significances of ocean currents.                                                      (3+2) 
26. a) Draw a labeled diagram of planetary winds. 
b) Explain two factors that affect temperature.                                                 (3+2) 
27. Explain how opposition plays an important role in a Democracy.                      (5)  
28. Explain why the Chief Minister is the most important functionary of the state government?                                                                                                                 
(5) 
29. Explain the role of the government in providing healthcare facilities.                   (5) 
30. On the map of the world given to you, Mark and Label the following:                  (5) 
a) Labrador Current 
b) Lake Superior 
c) River Nile 
d) Mediterranean Sea 
e) Europe 
OR 
On the outline map of the world, Identify the following, by labeling them: 
a) Caspian Sea 
b) Gulf Stream 
c) River Huang Ho 
d) River Amazon 
e) North Atlantic Drift