7th Social Science - First Term Summative Exam 2024
I. Choose the correct answer (5 x 1 = 5)
1) Who was the last ruler Vijayalaya line of Chola dynasty?
2) Assertion (A): Balban maintained cordial relationship with Mongols.
Reason(R): The Mongol ruler, a grandson of Chengiz khan, assured that mongols would not advanced beyond sutlej.
3) World population day _________
4) Which system of government does India have?
5) Primary factors are ________
II. Fill in the blanks (5 x 1 = 5)
6) The Khandarya temple is in Madhya Pradesh.
7) A cirque is known as Kar in Germany.
8) Magma rises to the surface and spreads over a vast area is known as Lava flows.
9) Right to contest in the election is a Political Right.
10) Labour is the human input into the production process.
III. Match the following (5 x 1 = 5)
| 11) Dilwara | Rajasthan |
| 12) Razia | Jalal-ud-din-yakut |
| 13) Sima | Silica and magnesium |
| 14) Election commission | Free and Fair election |
| 15) Primary production | Fishing, Mining |
IV. Write True or False (6 x 1 = 6)
16) Pallichchandam was the land donated to jaina institution. - True
17) King Gopala was elected by the people. - True
18) Indians learnt the numerals 0-9 from Arabs. - True
19) "Koodal Nagar Kavalan" was the title of a Pandya King. - True
20) The elder son of the chola king was called Yuvaraja. - True
21) Qutb-ud-din Aibak died of mysterious fever. - False
V. Write any 7 answers (7 x 2 = 14)
22) Name the two different types of sources for the study of history?
The two types of sources are Primary Sources (e.g., inscriptions, monuments, coins) and Secondary Sources (e.g., literary works, biographies, travelogues).
23) What was called Chaturvedi Mangalam?
Land grants given to Brahmins that were tax-free were known as Chaturvedi Mangalam.
24) Write a note on chahalgani.
The Chahalgani, or "The Forty," was a group of 40 powerful Turkic nobles in the Delhi Sultanate, established by Iltutmish to advise and support the sultan.
25) What is seismograph?
A seismograph is an instrument used to detect, measure, and record the vibrations and intensity of earthquakes.
26) Distinguish the following: "V" shaped valley and "U" shaped valley.
A 'V' shaped valley is formed by river erosion and has steep sides. A 'U' shaped valley is formed by glacial erosion and has a wide, flat floor and steep sides.
27) City and Town.
A city is a large, densely populated urban area with significant commercial, industrial, and administrative functions. A town is a smaller urban area, larger than a village but smaller than a city.
28) What is Civil Equality?
Civil Equality means that all citizens are treated equally before the law and have equal access to civil rights and liberties, without any discrimination.
29) Name the countries which follow a Bi-party system.
The United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA) are prominent examples of countries with a bi-party system.
30) What are the factors of production?
The four factors of production are Land, Labour, Capital, and Entrepreneurship (Organisation).
31) Write the forms of Capital.
The main forms of capital are: 1. Physical Capital (machinery, tools, buildings). 2. Financial Capital (money, stocks). 3. Human Capital (skills, education, health of labour).
VI. Write any 3 answers (3 x 5 = 15)
32) Highlight any five aspects of Chola's legacy.
The five key aspects of the Chola legacy are:
- Efficient Administration: They had a highly organized administrative system, famous for its local self-government through village assemblies (Ur and Sabha) and the Kudavolai system of election.
- Powerful Navy: The Cholas built one of the strongest navies of their time, which enabled them to control the Bay of Bengal and extend their influence to Southeast Asia.
- Art and Architecture: They were great patrons of art, and their Dravidian temple architecture is magnificent. The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a prime example.
- Irrigation Systems: The Cholas developed sophisticated irrigation networks, including canals, tanks, and dams, which greatly boosted agriculture.
- Patronage of Literature: They supported Tamil literature, and many classic works were written during their reign.
33) Write about the effects of an earthquake?
The effects of an earthquake can be devastating and are categorized as primary and secondary:
- Ground Shaking: This is the most immediate effect, causing buildings, bridges, and other structures to collapse.
- Surface Rupture: The ground can crack open, displacing land and destroying infrastructure.
- Landslides: Shaking can trigger landslides and avalanches in hilly or mountainous regions.
- Tsunamis: Earthquakes under the ocean floor can generate massive sea waves (tsunamis) that flood coastal areas.
- Fires & Floods: Earthquakes can break gas lines, leading to fires, and damage dams, causing floods. This leads to massive loss of life, property, and disruption of essential services.
34) Explain different landforms produced by river erosion.
Rivers create various landforms through erosion, especially in their upper and middle courses:
- V-Shaped Valley: In the upper course, the river has high velocity and erodes its bed vertically, carving a deep, narrow valley with a 'V' shape.
- Gorges and Canyons: These are very deep and narrow valleys with steep, rocky sides, formed by prolonged river erosion in hard rock areas.
- Waterfalls: Formed when a river flows over a layer of hard rock onto a softer rock. The softer rock erodes faster, creating a vertical drop.
- Potholes: These are circular depressions in the riverbed, drilled by the grinding action of pebbles and rocks swirled by the water current.
- Meanders: In the plains, the river flows slowly and erodes its outer banks while depositing sediment on the inner banks, forming S-shaped bends called meanders.
35) Write any four functions of a political party?
The four main functions of a political party are:
- Contest Elections: Parties select their candidates and put them up to contest in elections with the goal of winning and forming a government.
- Formulate Policies: They present a set of policies and programmes to the voters, outlining their vision for the country's governance.
- Form and Run Government: The party that wins a majority of seats in the legislature forms the government and runs the country according to its policies.
- Shape Public Opinion: Parties raise and highlight important public issues, organize campaigns, and influence how people think about politics and governance.
36) What is Land? What are the characteristics of land?
Land: In economics, 'land' refers to all natural resources used in the production process. This includes the surface of the earth, forests, minerals, water bodies, and climate.
Characteristics of Land:
- Free Gift of Nature: Land is a natural resource and not a man-made factor.
- Fixed Supply: The total supply of land is fixed (inelastic). It cannot be increased or decreased.
- Immobile: Land cannot be physically moved from one place to another.
- Permanent: Land is an indestructible factor of production.
- Has Alternative Uses: A single piece of land can be used for various purposes, like agriculture, industry, or housing.
VII. Mark the following places on the India Map (5 x 1 = 5)
37) Mark the following:
- Lahore
- Delhi
- Bombay (Mumbai)
- Madras (Chennai)
- Madurai
Note: This question requires marking the specified locations on a physical map of India.
VIII. Mark the following places on the World Map (5 x 1 = 5)
38) Mark the following:
- Africa
- India
- North America
- Pacific Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
Note: This question requires marking the specified continents and oceans on a physical map of the World.
Note: This question requires marking the specified locations on a physical map of India.
