SOCIAL SCIENCE-

SAMPLE PAPER
TERM 2
CLASS VII
TIME: 3 Hours MARKS: 80

General Instructions:
(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions.)
→ The question paper comprises of 4 sections: A, B, C, D.
→ There are 22 Questions in the Question Paper. All the questions are compulsory.
→ SECTION A: From Q1 to Q6 are Objective-type questions.
→ SECTION B: Q7 (i to v) are Picture-based & (vi to vii) are Source based questions.
→ SECTION C:
▪ Q8 to Q14 are short answer type questions carrying 3 marks each.
▪ Q15 and Q16 are long answer-type questions carrying 5 marks
each.
→ SECTION D: Q17 and Q18 are the Map Questions carrying 1 mark each. (*Attach the
Map inside the Answer sheet.)
SECTION - A
Q1. Choose the correct option. (1× 8= 8)

i. Which of the below-mentioned fact is/are not true about tribes?

1. They did not follow the social rules and rituals prescribed by the Brahmanas.
2. They were divided into numerous unequal classes.
3. Members of each tribe were united by kinship bonds.
4. All tribes obtained their livelihood from agriculture.

a) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 4 only

b) 1, 2, and 4 only d) 4 only

ii. The 18th Century saw the emergence of several independent kingdoms. Which of the following facts
mentioned below is/are incorrect?

1. Ajit Singh, the ruler of Jodhpur was involved in the factional politics at the Mughal court.
2. Raja Jai Singh founded his new capital at Jaipur and was given the subadari of Agra.
3. Sawai Jai Singh, the ruler of Udaipur constructed five astronomical observatories.
4. Rana Pratap ascended the throne at Mewar in 1572 with Udaipur and large parts of Mewar
under his control.

a) 1 and 2 only c) 3 only

b) 4 only d) 2 and 3 only

iii. Consider the following facts related to markets and equality:

1. Shop owners in a weekly market and in a shopping complex are different in many aspects.
2. One is a small trader with little money while the other one can spend a lot of money.
3. One has a temporary shop whereas the other one has a permanent shop.
4. They also earn equal amounts of profit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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 a) Only 1, c) 2 and 3,
b) 1, 2, and 3, d) All of the above

iv. Which of the following options correctly defines a sacred space created by Baba Guru Nanak?
a. Dharmsal c. Langar,
b. Khanqah d. Both a and b
v. Which of the statements given below is/are correct in the context of a wholesale market?
1. The people in between the producer and the final consumer are the traders.
2. The wholesale trader first buys goods in bulk.
3. These will then be sold to other traders as in these markets buying and selling takes place
between traders.
4. It is through these links of traders that goods reach faraway places.
a) Only 1 c) 2 and 3,
b) 1, 2, and 3 d) All of the above
vi. Read the following facts about the advertisement cost on a TV channel.
1. It varies from Rs. 300 to Rs 5,000 per 10 seconds.
2. It varies from Rs. 1000 to Rs 1, 00,000 per 10 seconds.
3. It varies from Rs. 1000 to Rs 1, 00,000 per second.
4. It depends on the popularity of the channel.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Only 1, c) Only 3,
b) Only 2 d) 2 and 4
vii. ‘When the government prevents either a news item, or scenes from a movie, or the lyrics of a
song from being shared with the larger public. It is called ___________ –
a. Publish c. Censorship
b. Broadcast d. Public protest
viii. Arrange the following in chronological order and choose from the options given below.
1. The ruler of Iran, Nadir Shah, sacked and plundered the city of Delhi
2. The institution of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh.
3. The death of Aurangzeb.
4. The third battle of Panipat between the Marathas and the Afghans.
a) 2 – 3 – 1 – 4 c) 3 – 2 – 1 – 4
b) 1 – 4 – 2 – 3 d) 4 – 1 – 2 – 3

Q2. Complete the sentence with the correct word. (1× 5 = 5)

i. The _______________declared their sovereign rule by striking their own coin in 1765.
ii. Before his death in 1539, Baba Guru Nanak appointed one of his followers as his successor. His
name was Lehna but he came to be known as_____________.
iii. _____________are special plants that store water in their leaves found in the Amazon
rainforests.
iv. In the eighth and ninth centuries, religious scholars developed different aspects of the Holy Law
and theology of Islam. The ‘Holy Law’ of Islam is known as ____________.
v. By the beginning of the seventeenth century, the town of ____________had developed around the
central Gurdwara called Harmandar Sahib.

Q3. State whether true or false. If false, correct the statement. (1× 3 = 3)
i. Goods are produced in factories and on farms only.
ii. The people in between the producer and the final traders are the consumers.
iii. Manali - Leh highway crosses four passes, Rohtang la, Baralacha la, Lungalacha la and Tanglang
la.

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Q4. Who or What am I? (1×3 = 3)
i. I am the chief of a very famous tribe in Punjab who was made a noble (mansabdar) by
Emperor Akbar.
ii. I am the large apartment-like house found in the Amazon rainforests.
iii. I am an interesting fish of the Ganga and Brahmaputra River whose presence is an indication
of the health of the river.
Q5. Assertion and Reasoning: (1×4 = 4)
i. Assertion (A): The movements of ocean water can be classified as waves, tides and ocean
currents.
Reason (R): Waves are the movement of water in the ocean due to the gravitational force of
the Moon.
Options:
a. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. C. A is true but R is false.
d. D. A is false but R is true

ii. Assertion (A): All the living beings in this world experience the same kind of weather at a time
and follow the same diet.
Reason (R): People living in different areas may look different, but they all depend on food, cloth
and shelter for their survival.
Options:
a. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true

iii. Assertion (A): The Prime Minister of India launched the “Swachh Bharat Mission” on 02
October 2014.
Reason (R): In order to accelerate the efforts to achieve universal sanitation coverage.
Options:
a. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true

iv. Assertion (A): Maratha king possessed the right to levy chauth and sardeshmukhi in the
entire region.
Reason (R): The Maratha empire gradually chipped away at the authority of the Mughal
Empire.
Options:
a. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true

Q6. Match the column: (By drawing the box below) (½×6 = 3)

Column A Column B

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 i. Low tides a. Country
ii. High tides b. Inhabitants of Sahara Desert
iii. Dak c. Tibetan antelope
iv. Tuaregs d. Neap tides
v. Khapa-chan e. Snow-land
vi. Chiru f. Spring tides
i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi.

SECTION – B
Q7. Picture /Source based Question:

i. Read the picture carefully and answer the following. (1)

a. Identify the tribe shown in

the given picture.

ii. (3)
a. What is depicted in the given picture?
b. Who was the compiler of this authentic source?
c. When was it compiled?

(1×2 = 2)
a. Name the person shown in the picture.
b. What does this picture demonstrate?

iii.

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iv. (2×2 = 4)
Look at the picture carefully and answer the
followings:
a. Name the Buddhist structure shown in the
highlighted box.
b. In which region is it located?

v.
a. Identify this desert landform shown in the
highlighted box.
b. Write any one important feature.

vi. Read the following passage and answer the following questions. (2)
A twelfth-century inscription from Uyyakondan Udaiyar, in Tiruchirapalli taluka (in present-day Tamil
Nadu), describes the deliberations in a sabha (Chapter 2) of Brahmanas. They deliberated on the status
of a group known as rathakaras (literally, chariot makers). They laid down their occupations, which
were to include architecture, building coaches and chariots, erecting gateways for temples with images
in them, repairing wooden equipment used to perform sacrifices, building mandapas, making jewels
for the king.
a. What did the Sabha deliberate on? (1)
b. What were the occupations of the mentioned group in the passage? (any two) (1)

vii. Source Based Questions: (1×2 =2)

Anganwadi Kids Shine at Annual Day Celebration: The Anganwadi centre in our ward celebrated
its annual day with great enthusiasm on February 8th. The event showcased the talents of the tiny tots,
who performed various cultural programs, including songs, dances, and skits.
The centre's supervisor, Mrs. Rukmini, welcomed the guests and highlighted the centre's achievements
over the past year. The kids were awarded prizes for their performances, and the event concluded with
a distribution of sweets and snacks.
Local corporator, Mr. Kumar, who was the chief guest, praised the efforts of the Anganwadi workers
and encouraged the children to continue showcasing their talents.
The event was attended by parents, local residents, and Anganwadi workers.
a. In which type of media will you most likely find this report? (Local/ National/ Social
advertisement)
b. Which event is being showcased in this report?

SECTION – C
Q. Answer the following question. (3×7 = 21)
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Q8. ‘The Banjaras were the most important trader nomads.’ – Justify the statement by giving
three reasons.

Q9. ‘Islam propagated strict monotheism or submission to one God.’ – What measures were
adopted by the Sufi saints to seek God? (Any three points)

Q10. ‘Buying and selling can take place without going to a marketplace.’ Explain this statement
with the help of examples.

Q11. Compare and contrast a weekly market and a shopping complex based on the following
criteria.

Q12. ‘Television has brought the world closer to us.’ – Justify your answer with suitable
examples.

Q13. ‘The same water that existed centuries ago still exists today.’ – Which phenomena is
responsible to support the mentioned statement. Explain the concept with the help of a neatly
coloured and labelled diagram.
(1 + 2 = 3)

Q14. Give Reasons: (1½ + 1½ = 3)

a. The rainforests are depleting.

b. Paddy is grown in the Ganga-Brahmaputra plains.

Q. Answer the following questions: (2×5 = 10)

Question 15 has an internal choice. Do either 15(a) OR 15(b)

Q15a. ‘The Maratha kingdom was another powerful regional kingdom to arise out of a sustained
opposition to Mughal rule.’ –
i. Who were the Marathas?
ii. How did they emerge as a significant power beyond the Deccan in the 18th century?
(1 + 4 = 5)
OR
Q15b. The Mughal Empire had to face a variety of crises towards the closing years of the 17th
century. Explain any five causes behind the decline of the Mughal Empire.
(5)

Question 16 has an internal choice. Do either 16(a) OR 16(b)

Q16a. You have read about the ways in which the media ‘sets the agenda’. What kind of effect
does this have in a democracy? Provide one example to support your point of view. (4 + 1 = 5)

OR

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i. What information is being
provided by two different
newspapers? (1+1=2)
ii. Define the term ‘Balanced
Report’. 1
iv. Why do most newspaper
nowadays do not provide a balanced
report. 2

Q16b. Given above are two articles (‘News of India

Report’ and ‘India Daily Report’) reporting the same
event.

SECTION – D
Q17. On the outline map of India, identify and demarcate the followings. (1×4 = 4)

a. A state where Ahoms were found.

b. Any one state where Gonds were found.
c. The rich regional province that had been seized by Ahmad Shah Abdali during 18th
century.
d. The region ruled by Churaman and Surajmal.

Q18. On the outline map of world, identify and demarcate the following pointers. (1×5 = 5)

i. Warm current around the eastern coast of Japan.

ii. The largest lake in the world.
iii. The Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin.
vi. The most important parallel of latitudes passes through Australia.
vii. The world’s largest hot desert.

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