7th Social Science Quarterly Exam Question Paper & Answer Key 2024
This post contains the full question paper and solutions for the Virudhunagar District, Standard 7 Social Science Summative Assessment (Quarterly Exam) held in September 2024. Students can use this for reference and preparation.
Virudhunagar District - Summative Assessment - September 2024
Standard: 7
Subject: SOCIAL SCIENCE
Time: 2.00 Hrs.
Marks: 60
I. Choose the best answer: (5×1=5)
- __________ period was known as the period of devotional literature. a) Chola
- An example of chola architecture can be seen at __________ d) Thanjavur
- __________ belt is known as the "Ring of Fire". a) Circum - Pacific
- In India right to vote is given to all the citizens at the age of __________ b) 18
- Primary factors are __________ c) Land, Labour
II. Fill in the blanks: (5×1=5)
- Dharmapala was the founder of Vikramashila University.
- Muhammad - bin - Tughlaq shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (Devagiri).
- The longest beach in the world is Marina Beach, Chennai.
- Right to contest in the election is a Political Right.
- Capital is the man made physical goods used to produce other goods and services.
III. Match it: (5×1=5)
| 11) Madura Vijayam | - | Ganga Devi |
| 12) Sima | - | Silica and Magnesium |
| 13) Vembanadu Lake | - | Logoon |
| 14) Majority party | - | Forms of Government |
| 15) Primary production | - | Fishing and mining |
IV. True or False: (5×1=5)
- Raksha Bandan is a festival of brotherhood. True
- Koodal nagar Kavalan was the title of a Pandya King. True
- The elder son of the Chola king was called Yuvaraja. True
- Pallichchandam was the land donated to Jaina Institution. True
- Razia was an able and brave fighter. True
V. Match the statement with the reason Tick (✔) the appropriate answer: (3×1=3)
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Assertion (A): The structure of the earth may be compared to that of an apple.
Reason (R): The interior of the earth consists of crust, mantle and core. a) A and R are correct and R explains A. -
Find out odd one:
Himalaya, Albs, Rocky, Gangai.
Gangai (The others are mountain ranges, while Gangai is a river.) - Find out the correct pair: C) Kakatias - Warrangal
VI. Short questions: [any 6] (6×2=12)
- Name the two different types of sources for the study of history.
Primary Sources (e.g., inscriptions, monuments, coins) and Secondary Sources (e.g., literary works, biographies, chronicles). - What were the items exported during the later Chola period?
Sandalwood, ebony, condiments, precious gems, pepper, oil, paddy, grains, and salt. - List out the contributions of Firoz Shah Tughluq.
He built canals for irrigation, established towns like Firozabad, founded hospitals (Dar-ul-Shafa), and set up a department for the poor and widows (Diwan-i-Khairat). - Define Earthquake.
An earthquake is a sudden shaking or trembling of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of lithospheric plates and the release of energy. - What is a Lagoon? Give an example.
A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by barrier islands or reefs. Example: Lake Chilika in Odisha and Vembanad Lake in Kerala. - Name the three major types of party system.
1. One-party system 2. Two-party system 3. Multi-party system. - What is Equality?
Equality is ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents, without discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. - What is production?
Production is a process of combining various inputs (land, labour, capital) to create goods and services for consumption. - Write the three characteristics of entrepreneur.
1. Risk-bearer 2. Innovator 3. Organizer.
VII. Give brief answer: [any 4] (4×5=20)
- Describe the different types of coins introduced by the rulers of Delhi Sultanate.
- Iltutmish: Introduced the silver Tanka and copper Jital, the two basic coins of the Sultanate period.
- Alauddin Khilji: His coins mentioned his title 'Sikandar-i-sani' (the second Alexander).
- Muhammad bin Tughlaq: Famous for his controversial token currency. He introduced bronze/copper coins as a token currency which had the same value as silver Tanka, but this experiment failed.
- Firoz Shah Tughlaq: Introduced new coins and also had coins with the names of previous caliphs to show his respect.
- Highlight any five aspects of Cholas legacy.
- Local Self-Government: Their 'Kudavolai' system was a remarkable system of village autonomy and local self-governance.
- Dravidian Architecture: They built magnificent temples like the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Bronze Sculptures: The Cholas perfected the art of bronze casting, with the Nataraja idol being a world-renowned masterpiece.
- Powerful Navy: They possessed a formidable navy that dominated the Indian Ocean and supported their extensive maritime trade with Southeast Asia.
- Irrigation System: They developed an extensive and efficient network of canals and tanks for irrigation, which boosted agriculture.
- Describe the classification of volcanoes based on the eruptions.
- Active Volcanoes: These erupt frequently and are considered 'live'. Example: Mount Stromboli in Italy.
- Dormant Volcanoes: These are known as 'sleeping volcanoes'. They have not erupted for a long time but have the potential to erupt in the future. Example: Mount Fuji in Japan.
- Extinct Volcanoes: These are considered 'dead volcanoes'. They have not erupted in recorded history and are not expected to erupt again. Example: Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
- Describe the landforms associated with wind.
Wind action (Aeolian process) creates distinct landforms, especially in deserts:- Erosional Landforms:
- Mushroom Rocks: Rocks shaped like mushrooms, where the wind erodes the softer lower part more than the harder upper part.
- Inselbergs: Isolated rock hills rising abruptly from a level plain.
- Depositional Landforms:
- Sand Dunes: Hills of sand formed by the wind. Barchans (crescent-shaped) and Seifs (longitudinal) are common types.
- Loess: Fine, silt-like sediment that is deposited by the wind over vast areas, forming fertile soil.
- Erosional Landforms:
- Write about the importance of Equality.
- Promotes Dignity: Equality ensures that every individual is treated with dignity and respect, irrespective of their background.
- Foundation of Democracy: It is a core principle of democracy, where every citizen has equal rights, including the right to vote and participate in governance.
- Social Harmony: It reduces social friction and conflict by preventing discrimination and fostering a sense of belonging among all groups in society.
- Full Potential: It provides everyone with an equal opportunity to develop their skills and talents, contributing to the overall progress of the nation.
- Justice and Fairness: Equality is essential for a just and fair society, ensuring that laws and policies apply equally to all.
- Explain the types of production.
- Primary Production: This involves the extraction and harvesting of natural resources directly from the Earth. Examples include agriculture, fishing, forestry, and mining.
- Secondary Production: This involves the processing of raw materials from the primary sector into finished goods. This is the manufacturing and construction sector. Examples include car manufacturing, textile production, and food processing.
- Tertiary Production: This is the service sector. It does not produce tangible goods but provides services to the public and to other businesses. Examples include banking, transportation, education, healthcare, and tourism.
VIII. Mark the following places in India Map: [any 5] (5x1=5)
Students are required to mark any five of the following locations on an outline map of India.
- Nalanda - In Bihar
- Kanauj - In Uttar Pradesh
- Chauhans (Territory) - Region covering parts of Rajasthan, Delhi, and Haryana
- Delhi - The National Capital Territory of Delhi
- Madurai - In Tamil Nadu
- Lahore - In present-day Pakistan (Historically significant)
- Devagiri - In Maharashtra (near Aurangabad)
- Bay of Bengal - The large body of water to the east of India
(Practice marking these locations on an outline map of India.)