Half Yearly Class 7 Social Studies Set 3

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.
(viii) 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

Section B

Section C

Section D

Section E

Q33. Case-Based Question (5 Marks)

Q34. Map Based Question ( 4 Marks)

On the map, trace the Uttarapatha and Dakshinapatha trade routes. Identify two major cities along each route mentioned in the chapter or implied by its context. Explain how controlling these trade routes contributed to the economic strength of the Mauryan Empire.