Here is a sample Class 7 Mathematics question paper based on the topic
of Integers, structured to test different cognitive levels (from basic recall
to conceptual understanding).
Class 7 Mathematics — Term Assessment
Subject: Mathematics
Chapter: Integers
Time Allowed: 1 Hour
Maximum Marks: 25
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each)
Answer all questions. Choose the most appropriate option.
1. What is the value of (−15 ) × (−4 ) × 0× (−2 )?
o a) −120
o b) 120
o c) 0
o d) −60
2. Which of the following expressions is equal to a negative integer?
o a) (−10 ) −(−15 )
o b) (−12 ) + (−5 )
o c) 20+ (−8 )
o d) (−4 ) × (−5 )
3. The additive inverse of (−25 ) is:
o a) 25
o b) −25
o c) 0
o d) 1
Section B: True or False (1 Mark Each)
State whether the following statements are True or False. Provide a brief
one-line reason if False.
4. Statement: The product of three negative integers is a negative
integer.
5. Statement: If one of the two integers is negative, then their
product must be positive.
6. Statement: For any integer a , a ÷ 0=0.
Section C: Short Answer Questions (2 Marks Each)
Show all steps clearly.
7. Evaluate the following expression using suitable properties:
(−48 ) × 26+ (−48 ) × (−36 )
8. A submarine is floating at a depth of 800 m below sea level. If it
ascends 250 m, what is its new position relative to sea level?
(Represent depth as a negative integer).
9. Find the product of:
(−3 ) × (−6 ) × (−2 ) × (−1 )
Section D: Long Answer Questions (4 Marks Each)
Solve with detailed step-by-step explanations.
10. In a class test containing 10 questions, 5 marks are awarded
for every correct answer and (−2 ) marks are awarded for every
incorrect answer.
o (i) Mohan gets 4 correct and 6 incorrect answers. What is his
score? (2 Marks)
o (ii) Reshma gets 5 correct answers and 5 incorrect answers.
What is her score? (2 Marks)
11. Verify the distributive property a × ( b+c )= ( a ×b )+ ( a ×c ) for the
following values:
o a=−2
o b=3
o c=−5
Answer Key & Marking Scheme (For Teacher's Reference)
Q1: (c) 0 (Any number multiplied by zero is zero)
Q2: (b) (−12 ) + (−5 ) =−17
Q3: (a) 25
Q4: True (The product of an odd number of negative signs is always
negative)
Q5: False (The product of one positive and one negative integer is
negative, e.g., 5 ×−2=−10 )
Q6: False (Division by zero is undefined)
Q7: Use Distributive Property: (−48 ) × [ 26+ (−36 ) ] =(−48 ) × (−10 )=480
Q8: Position = −800+250=−550 m (550 m below sea level)
Q9: (−3 ×−6 ) × (−2×−1 ) =18 ×2=36
Q10:
o (i) Mohan: ( 4 ×5 ) + ( 6 ×−2 )=20−12=8 marks
o (ii) Reshma: ( 5 ×5 ) + ( 5 ×−2 ) =25−10=15 marks
Q11:
o LHS: −2 × ( 3+ (−5 ) )=−2 × (−2 )=4
o RHS: (−2 ×3 )+ (−2×−5 )=−6+10=4
o LHS=RHS (Verified)