class 7 half yearly

AShutosh memorial school
Class: VII
Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES
Half-Yearly (2024-25)
Time: 2:00hr MM:60
General instructions:
Read the instructions very carefully:
I. This question paper comprises 8 questions. All questions are compulsory.
II. This question paper contains THREE sections –
Section A – Multiple choice questions - 10 marks
Section B – One word answer type questions – 20 marks
Section C – Descriptive type questions -30 marks
Section A-
Q.1 Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of
the following:
(10)
i. The art of map-making is called

(a) Calligraphy (b) history
(c) archaeology (d) cartography
ii. Which rock is formed by the molten magma below the surface of the earth
(a) Igneous (b) metamorphic
(c) Sedimentary (d) none of these
iii. The domain of water is referred to as
(a) Hydrosphere (b) lithosphere
(c) Atmosphere (d) biosphere
iv. This body is responsible for holding election in the country
(a) Central government (b) state government
(c) Election commission (d) political parties
v. The first battle of Panipat was fought in the year
(a) 1565 (b) 1526
(c) 1545 (d) 1527
vi. The Vikramshila University was founded by these rulers

(a) Rajputs (b) Palas
(c) Gurjara Pratiharas (d) Rashtrakutas
vii. Monsoon wind is an example of

(a) Permanent wind (b) Seasonal wind
(c) Local wind (d) none of these
viii. International Women's day celebrated on

(a) 8 May (b) 8 March
(c) 8 August (d) 18 March
ix. Right to equality is discussed in these articles of the Indian constitution

(a) Article 14-18 (b) Article 16-18
(c) Article 17 and 18 (d) Article 16 and 18
x. The Taj Mahal was made of

(a) Black marble (b) white marble
(c) Red marble (d) brown marble
Section B- One word answer type questions
Q.2 Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with the most appropriate
word or phrase:
(5)
i. Akbar’s regent was __________.
ii. Delhi Sultanate timeline is ___________ years long.
iii. The core has a diameter of about _________ km.
iv. The Himalayas are an example of __________ fold mountains.
v. Article 17 declares the practice of _____________ to be a crime.
vi. The government is responsible for checking ___________ pollution.
vii. The Meenakshi temple at Madurai is an example of ________ architecture.
viii. _______________ is an agent of erosion in the desert.
ix. The _______________ gas absorbs some of the ultraviolet radiation of the Sun.
x. ______________ refers to killing feeling of the unborn girl child.
Q.3 For each statement below, determine whether it is True or False: (5)
i. Tarikh-Al-Hind composed by Mahmud of Ghazni. __________

ii. The Cholas had an efficient military system. ___________
iii. Mount Kilimanjaro is an active volcano. _____________
iv. The Richter scale ranges in magnitude from 1 to 9. ____________
v. Glacier is a huge mass of ice that moves slowly on rivers. _____________
vi. A steep slope facing the sea is known as a cliff. _____________
vii. Hydrogen constitute about 21% of the air. _____________
viii. Electrically charged particles are called ions. _____________
ix. Climate changes every 10 years. _____________
x. Society perceives women as dependents. ______________
Q.4 Give one word answer for each of the following questions: (6)
i. The head of the state government. _____________
ii. Moving air is called __________
iii. The minimum age for becoming an MLA ___________
iv. An example of seasonal wind. ______________
v. The link between the central and the state government ______________
vi. Instrument used to measure air pressure. ____________
Q.5 Write the article of the Indian constitution to which these provisions . belong.
(4)
i. Untouchability has been abolished. ____________
ii. All the people have equal access to public places. ____________
iii. All the citizens can apply for government jobs. _____________
iv. Title given to individuals have been abolished. ____________
Section C- Descriptive type questions
Q.6 Answer each of the following questions with one sentence. (10)
i. What do you understand by equality ?

ii. Why is road safety week observed ?
iii. What do you understand by zakat ?
iv. Who founded the Pala dynasty ?
v. Name two literary sources of medieval India.
vi. What is the meaning of Din-i-Ilahi ?
vii. Name the instrument used to record the tremors of an earthquake ?
viii. What is a sand dune ?
ix. What is the use of ozone layer ?
x. Name the three types of rocks ?
Q.7 Answer any four (4) of the following questions in detail: (12)
i. Explain the outcome of the second battle of Tarain.?

ii. Discuss the importance of atmosphere. ?
iii. List three electoral reform introduced in the recent years ?
iv. How does Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan improve education ?
v. Write a short note on golden temple?
Q.8 Draw the figure as described in each of the following questions. Use a pencil and ruler
where necessary for accuracy: (8)
i. With the help of a diagram, explain the Rock cycle.
ii. Explain the three type of plate movement. Explain with suitable diagram.

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AShutosh memorial school

i. The art of map-making is called

vi. The Vikramshila University was founded by these rulers

vii. Monsoon wind is an example of

viii. International Women's day celebrated on

ix. Right to equality is discussed in these articles of the Indian constitution

x. The Taj Mahal was made of

i. Tarikh-Al-Hind composed by Mahmud of Ghazni. __________

i. Untouchability has been abolished. ____________

iv. Title given to individuals have been abolished. ____________

Section C- Descriptive type questions

i. What do you understand by equality ?

i. Explain the outcome of the second battle of Tarain.?

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