7th Social Science First Term Exam Question Paper with Answers 2024 | Standard 7 Social Science Theni District

7th Social Science - First Term Summative Examination 2024

Complete solutions for the Standard VII Social Science First Term Summative Examination paper from 2024.

Standard: VII Subject: Social Science Time: 2.00 hrs Marks: 60

I. Choose the correct answer: (7x1=7)

1. _______ was the land gifted to temples.

• a) Vellanvagai
• b) Shalabhoga
• c) Brahmadeya
• d) Devadana

Answer: d) Devadana

2. Ghazhni was a small principality in _______.

• a) Mangolia
• b) Turkey
• c) Persia
• d) Afghanistan

Answer: d) Afghanistan

3. Qutb-ud-in shifted his capital to Delhi from _______.

• a) Lahore
• b) Poona
• c) Daulatabad
• d) Agra

Answer: a) Lahore

4. _______ belt is known as the "Ring of Fire".

• a) Circum-pacific
• b) Mid-Atlantic
• c) Mid-Continental
• d) Antarctic

Answer: a) Circum-pacific

5. World population day _______.

• a) September - 1
• b) June 11
• c) July 11
• d) December 2

Answer: c) July 11

6. In Switzerland, the right to vote is given women in the year.

• a) 1981
• b) 1971
• c) 1991
• d) 1961

Answer: b) 1971

7. The entrepreneur is also called _______.

• a) exchanger
• b) Agent
• c) Organizer
• d) Communicator

Answer: c) Organizer

II. Fill in the blanks (5x1=5)

8. 3.6 grains of silver amounted to a ______.

Answer: Jital

9. ______ was the founder of Vikramashila University.

Answer: Dharmapala

10. The largest beach in the world ______.

Answer: Marina Beach

11. Right to contest in the election is a ______ Right.

Answer: Political

12. ______ is fixed in Supply.

Answer: Land

III. Match the following (5x1=5)

13. Dilwara Temple	-	Mount abu
14. Democracy	-	Rule of the people
15. Tsunami	-	Japanese term
16. Crescent Shaped Sand	-	Barchans
17. Primary production	-	Fishing, mining

IV. True or False (5x1=5)

18. King Gopala was elected by the people.

Answer: True

19. Qutb-ud-din Aibak died of mysterious Fever.

Answer: False. (He died after accidentally falling from a horse while playing polo.)

20. Raksha Bandan is a festival of brotherhood.

Answer: True

21. The elder son of the Chola King was called Yuvaraja.

Answer: True

22. Rajaputra is a Latin word.

Answer: False. (It is a Sanskrit word meaning 'son of a king'.)

V. Answer the following (any 8) (8x2=16)

23. What does the word TUZK mean?

Answer: The word 'Tuzk' is a Persian word which means autobiography. For example, 'Tuzk-i-Baburi' is the autobiography of Babur.

24. Name any four Rajput clans.

Answer: Four major Rajput clans were:

1. The Pratiharas
2. The Chauhans
3. The Solankis
4. The Paramaras

25. What was called Chatur-Vedi-Mangalam?

Answer: Land granted to Brahmins who were proficient in all four Vedas was known as Chatur-Vedi-Mangalam. It was a tax-free land grant.

26. Name the ruler who established muslim rule in India in 12th Century A.D.

Answer: Muhammad Ghori was the ruler who established Muslim rule in India in the 12th Century A.D. after the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192.

27. Define earthquake.

Answer: An earthquake is a sudden shaking or trembling of the Earth's surface, caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.

28. What is a Volcano?

Answer: A volcano is a vent or an opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock (magma), volcanic ash, and gases escape from below the surface.

29. What is a plunge pool?

Answer: A plunge pool is a deep depression or basin scoured out at the base of a waterfall by the erosional force of the falling water.

30. Give a note on Mushroom rocks.

Answer: Mushroom rocks, also called rock pedestals, are naturally occurring rocks whose shape resembles a mushroom. They are formed when wind erosion abrades the lower part of a rock more than the upper part, creating a mushroom-like shape.

31. What is language?

Answer: Language is a structured system of communication used by humans, consisting of sounds, words, and grammar. It can be expressed through speech, writing, or sign language.

32. What is Civil Equality?

Answer: Civil Equality refers to the state where all citizens enjoy the same civil rights and liberties without any discrimination on the basis of caste, creed, religion, race, or sex.

33. Which are the basic components of a political party?

Answer: The three basic components of a political party are:

1. The Leader
2. The Active Members
3. The Followers

34. What are the factors of production?

Answer: The four main factors of production are:

1. Land: All natural resources.
2. Labour: Human effort used in production.
3. Capital: Man-made resources like machinery and tools.
4. Organisation (Entrepreneur): The skill to combine the other three factors.

VI. Answer in a paragraph (any 3) (3x5=15)

35. Describe the different types of coins introduced by the rulers of Delhi Sultanate.

Answer: The rulers of the Delhi Sultanate introduced several new types of coins that standardized the currency system.

• Iltutmish: He introduced the Silver Tanka and the Copper Jital. The Tanka was one of the first standardized silver coins of the Sultanate.
• Ala-ud-din Khalji: He issued gold coins in large numbers and also continued with the silver Tanka and copper Jital.
• Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq: He is famous for his controversial token currency. He introduced bronze coins that had the same value as silver Tankas. This experiment failed due to widespread counterfeiting.
• Firoz Shah Tughlaq: He introduced new coins like Adha (50% Jital) and Bikh (25% Jital).

36. Write about effects of an earthquake?

Answer: Earthquakes can have devastating effects on both natural and man-made environments. The major effects are:

• Ground Shaking: This is the primary cause of damage. It can lead to the collapse of buildings, bridges, and other structures.
• Loss of Life and Property: Collapsing structures are the main cause of death and injury, along with significant economic loss.
• Landslides and Avalanches: In hilly or mountainous regions, earthquakes can trigger massive landslides and snow avalanches.
• Tsunamis: Undersea earthquakes can generate giant waves called tsunamis, which can cause widespread destruction in coastal areas.
• Floods: Earthquakes can damage dams or cause rivers to change their course, leading to flooding.
• Fires: Shaking can break gas lines and power lines, starting fires that can spread rapidly.

38. Write any four functions of a political party?

Answer: Political parties perform several crucial functions in a democracy:

1. Contest Elections: Parties select candidates and campaign to win elections, which is their primary function.
2. Form and Run Governments: The party that wins a majority of seats forms the government and implements its policies and programs.
3. Role of Opposition: Parties that do not win the majority play the role of the opposition. They criticize the government for its failures or wrong policies and keep a check on its power.
4. Shape Public Opinion: Parties raise and highlight important issues. They organize rallies, protests, and debates to mobilize public support and influence public opinion on various matters.

VII. Map (7x1=7)

40. Mark the following on the map of India:

1. i) Tomaras
2. ii) Delhi
3. iii) Bombay (Mumbai)
4. iv) Goa
5. v) Bay of Bengal
6. vi) Sindh
7. vii) Madras (Chennai)

Answer: The locations are marked on the provided map of India.

• Tomaras/Delhi: Marked in the northern part of India, indicating the capital region.
• Bombay (Mumbai): Marked on the west coast, in Maharashtra.
• Goa: A small state marked on the west coast, south of Maharashtra.
• Bay of Bengal: The large body of water to the east of India.
• Sindh: A region marked to the west of India, now primarily in Pakistan.
• Madras (Chennai): Marked on the southeast coast, in Tamil Nadu.