7th Social Science - First Term Exam 2024-25 - Answer Key
I. Choose the correct Answer. (10x1=10)
1. __________ was the land gifted to Temples.
Answer: d) Devadana
2. Ghazni was a small principality in __________.
Answer: d) Afghanistan
3. Who was the last ruler Vijayalaya line of Chola Dynasty?
Answer: c) Athi Rajendra
4. Qutb-ud-din shifted his capital to Delhi from __________.
Answer: a) Lahore (Note: Qutb-ud-din Aibak ruled from Lahore. His successor, Iltutmish, formally shifted the capital to Delhi.)
5. Earthquake and Volcanic Eruption occur near the edges of __________.
Answer: c) Plates
6. Courtallam falls is located across the __________ River.
Answer: c) Chittar
7. World Population day __________.
Answer: c) July 11
8. In India, right to vote is given to all the citizens at the age of __________.
Answer: b) 18
9. Single - Party system is found in __________.
Answer: d) China
10. Primary factors are __________.
Answer: c) Land, Labour
II. Fill in the blanks (5x1=5)
11. The City of Ajmeer was founded by __________.
Answer: Ajayaraja II
12. __________ was the founder of Tughluq dynasty.
Answer: Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq
13. The place where the river joins a lake or a sea is known as __________.
Answer: river mouth
14. Equality means, absent of __________ privileges.
Answer: social
15. __________ is the human input into the production process.
Answer: Labour
III. Match the following (5x1=5)
| Question | Correct Match |
|---|---|
| 16. Earth Quake | Sudden Movement |
| 17. Sima | Silica and Magnesium |
| 18. Pacific Ring of Fire | World Volcanoes |
| 19. Tsunami | Japanese Term |
| 20. Mt. Kenya | Africa |
IV. Write any Seven questions (7x2=14)
21. Name Jahangir's Memoir.
Jahangir's memoir is titled Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri (or Jahangirnama).
22. Who was the founder of Pala Dynasty?
Gopala was the founder of the Pala Dynasty in the 8th century CE.
23. What was called Chatur-Vedi-Mangalam?
Chatur-Vedi-Mangalam was a settlement or village granted to Brahmins who were experts in all four Vedas. These villages were usually tax-free.
24. Write a note on Chahalgani.
The Chahalgani, also known as 'The Forty', was a powerful group of 40 Turkic nobles in the Delhi Sultanate. It was formed by Sultan Iltutmish to advise and support him, but they became extremely influential and often acted as kingmakers after his death.
25. Define Earthquake.
An earthquake is a sudden shaking or trembling of the Earth's surface. It is caused by the sudden release of energy from the Earth's crust, which creates seismic waves.
26. How are Ox-bow lakes formed?
An ox-bow lake is formed when a meandering river erodes a shortcut across a narrow neck of land. The river then deposits sediment, which blocks off the old, curved loop (meander), leaving a U-shaped lake.
27. What is Language?
Language is a structured system of communication used by humans, consisting of sounds, words, and grammar. It is the primary means by which people of a community or country communicate their ideas, feelings, and culture.
28. What is Equality?
Equality is the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities. It means no individual should be discriminated against based on their race, gender, religion, caste, or economic status.
29. Which are the basic components of a Political Party?
The three basic components of a political party are: (1) The Leader, (2) The Active Members, and (3) The Followers.
30. What is Production?
Production is the process of combining various inputs (like land, labour, and capital) to create goods and services that have value and satisfy human wants.
V. Write any Four questions (4x5=20)
31. What was the Impact of Arab Conquest of Sind? (Point out any Five)
The impacts of the Arab conquest of Sind were:
- Spread of Islam: It introduced Islam to the Indian subcontinent, leading to the conversion of a part of the local population.
- Cultural Exchange: It initiated a direct cultural exchange between Indian and Islamic civilizations.
- Transmission of Knowledge: Indian knowledge in fields like mathematics (including the concept of zero), astronomy, medicine, and philosophy was transmitted to the Arab world and then to Europe.
- New Administrative Practices: The Arabs introduced their own systems of administration in the conquered regions.
- Gateway for Future Invasions: The conquest opened up a route for subsequent invasions into India from the northwest by Turkic and Afghan rulers.
32. Write about the Invasion of Timur in 1398.
In 1398, Timur (also known as Tamerlane), a Turco-Mongol conqueror from Central Asia, invaded India. At that time, the Delhi Sultanate was weakened by internal conflicts under the Tughlaq dynasty. Timur's army marched to Delhi and defeated the Sultan's forces. He then ordered a general massacre in Delhi, which lasted for several days, leading to the death of hundreds of thousands of people and the complete destruction of the city. Timur returned to his capital, Samarkand, with immense wealth, treasures, and thousands of skilled artisans and slaves. His invasion dealt a devastating blow to the Delhi Sultanate, from which it took a long time to recover.
33. Write about the effects of an Earthquake.
The effects of an earthquake can be destructive and widespread:
- Loss of Life and Property: The collapse of buildings and infrastructure causes significant loss of human and animal life.
- Damage to Infrastructure: Earthquakes destroy buildings, roads, railways, bridges, and communication lines.
- Secondary Disasters: They can trigger other natural disasters like landslides, avalanches, and tsunamis (if the earthquake occurs under the sea).
- Geographical Changes: Strong earthquakes can alter the landscape, change the course of rivers, and cause the ground to crack or subside.
- Fires and Floods: They can cause fires by damaging gas lines and electrical cables, and floods by damaging dams.
34. "V" shaped valley and "U" shaped valley.
V-shaped Valley:
- Formation: Formed by the erosional action of a river, typically in its upper (youthful) stage.
- Process: The river's fast flow and steep gradient cause it to cut vertically downwards into its bed. The valley sides are weathered and collapse into the river, creating a steep, narrow valley with a 'V' shaped cross-section.
- Location: Common in mountainous and hilly areas.
U-shaped Valley:
- Formation: Formed by the erosional action of a glacier.
- Process: As a large glacier moves down a pre-existing V-shaped river valley, it plucks rocks from the sides and scours the valley floor. This process widens and deepens the valley, transforming it into a flat-bottomed, steep-sided 'U' shape.
- Location: Found in regions that were once covered by glaciers.
35. What is Political Equality?
Political equality means that all citizens of a country have equal political rights and access to the political process, without any discrimination. This core principle of democracy includes:
- Universal Adult Franchise: The right of every adult citizen to vote.
- Right to Contest Elections: The right for any eligible citizen to stand for public office.
- Right to Form Political Associations: The freedom to form political parties or other associations.
- Right to Criticize the Government: The freedom of speech and expression to hold the government accountable.
VI. Mark the following in the Outline Map of India. (6x1=6)
- Cholas: Mark the region of modern-day Tamil Nadu, particularly the area around the Kaveri River delta.
- Nalanda: Mark a point in the state of Bihar.
- Indian Ocean: Shade the large body of water to the south of the Indian peninsula.
- Palas: Mark the region of modern-day Bengal and Bihar in Eastern India.
- Delhi: Mark the capital city in Northern India.
- Bay of Bengal: Shade the large body of water to the east of India.
