Half Yearly Class 7 Social Studies Set 2

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 31 to 32 are short-answer questions, carrying 5 marks each. 
(vii) Section E: Question 33 Case Based Question, carrying 5 marks and Question 34 : Map Based Question, carrying 4 marks.
(vii) Write answers neatly and legibly.

Syllabus: Geographical Diversity of India, Understanding the Weather, Climates of India, New Beginnings: Cities and States, The Rise of Empires, The Age of Reorganisation, The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity, How the Land Becomes Sacred, From the Rulers to the Ruled: Types of Governments, The Constitution of India: An Introduction, From Barter to Money, Understanding Markets.

Section A

Q1. What unit is used to measure rainfall? (1 Mark)
a) Degrees Celsius
b) Millibars
c) Millimetres
d) Kilometres per hour

Q2. Which region in India is known for its black soil, suitable for cotton cultivation? (1 Mark)
a) Northern Plains
b) Deccan Plateau
c) Coastal Plains
d) Himalayan Region

Q3. Who was the Satavahana ruler named after his mother Gautami? (1 Mark)
a) Pushyamitra
b) Gautamiputra Satakarni
c) Kharavela
d) Kanishka

Q4. In the barter system, goods are exchanged: (1 Mark)
a) Using coins
b) Without a medium of exchange
c) Through digital payments
d) Using paper currency

Q5. Which dynasty built the Karla caves? (1 Mark)
a) Guptas
b) Satavahanas
c) Shungas
d) Pallavas

Q6. Which geographical feature supports dense forests in India? (1 Mark)
a) Thar Desert
b) Eastern Ghats
c) Indo-Gangetic Plains
d) Aravali Range

Q7. Who chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constitution? (1 Mark)
a) Rajendra Prasad
b) B.R. Ambedkar
c) Sachidananda Sinha
d) Jawaharlal Nehru

Q8. In which government does power pass through family lineage? (1 Mark)
a) Republic
b) Monarchy
c) Oligarchy
d) Democracy

Q9. Which Gupta figure authored the Aryabhatiya? (1 Mark)
a) Kalidasa
b) Aryabhata
c) Varahamihira
d) Faxian

Q10. Which region in India is prone to frequent flooding? (1 Mark)
a) Deccan Plateau
b) Northern Plains
c) Western Ghats
d) Thar Desert

Q11. Which factor moderates coastal temperatures? (1 Mark)
a) Latitude
b) Proximity to sea
c) Winds
d) Topography

Q12. What made the barter system inefficient for large-scale trade? (1 Mark)
a) Use of heavy coins
b) Lack of a standard value
c) Digital transactions
d) Excessive speed

Q13. What is the Directive Principles of State Policy? (1 Mark)
a) Enforceable rights
b) Guiding principles for governance
c) Historical art
d) Weather instruments

Q14. Which Mauryan king issued edicts in Prakrit, encouraging Dhamma and promoting a benevolent image? (1 Mark)
a) Chandragupta Maurya
b) Ashoka
c) Mahāpadma Nanda
d) Ajātaśhatru

Q15. What is a wholesale market? (1 Mark)
a) Sells goods directly to consumers
b) Sells in bulk quantities
c) Sells only agricultural products
d) Sells imported goods only

Section B

Q16. What is relative humidity? (2 marks)
Q17. Name two sacred rivers in India and their religious significance. (2 marks)
Q18. What was the Hathigumpha inscription? (2 marks)
Q19. What is the difference between a dictatorship and a democracy? (2 marks)
Q20. Name two Fundamental Duties. (2 marks)
Q21. Name two ancient cities known for their religious importance. (2 marks)
Q22. Describe domestic markets. (2 marks)

Section C

Section D

Section E

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