HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION
SESSION -2024- 25
CLASS - VII
Time : 3 hrs SUBJECT - SOCIAL SCIENCE M.M:60
Note: All questions are compulsory. Write neat and clean
Q1. Choose the correct answer : (1×6=6)
1. The Palas, Gurjara Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas fought
(a)Kanauj (b) Delhi. (C ) Thanjavur. (d) Ajmer
2. The first battle of Panipat was fought between babur and
(a) Bahlul Lodhi. (b) Sikander Lodhi. (C ) Ibrahim Lodhi. (d) None of these
3. Which of the following is used as building material ?
(a) Granite. (b) Coal. (C ) Basal. (d) Chalk
4. What is the supercontinent called ?
(a) Etna. (b) Pangaea (C ) Stromboli. (d) wegener
5. The _____ appoints the chief minister in india
(a) Vidhan sabha. (b) Vidhan Parishad. (C ) Governor. (d) President
6. A foreigner can stay in India for medical reasons for
(a) 15 days. (b) 3 months. (C ) 20 days. (d) 30 days
Q2. Fill in the blanks : (1×7=7)
(i) The founder of the Pala Dynasty was ______.
(ii) The _____ was the head of Pargana .
(iii) Magma is found in the _____ of the earth.
(iv) A money bill can be introduced only in the _____
(v) The full form of WHO is World _____ Organisation.
(vi) Dagh and Chehra were introduced by ______
(vii) The Chola Empire was divided into several ____
Q3. Write true or false for the following statements- (1×6=6)
[Link] was the son of Rajendra Chola ()
[Link] innermost layer of the earth is called core ()
[Link] are caused by earthquakes taking place under sea ()
[Link] state legislatives are bicameral ()
5. A person with no illness and injury is considered healthy ()
6. Amoghavarsha wrote poetry in telgu ()
Q4. Match the columns - ( 1×5=5)
Column A. Column B
Marble Magma
Volcano Mantle
Layer of earth Mineral
Petroleum Fossil Fuel
Limestone Metamorphic Rock
Q5. Differentiate between the following- (attempt any one) ( 1×5=5)
(a) Suryavanshi and Chandravanshi
(b) The legislative assembly and legislative council
Q6. Very Short Answer Type Questions- (attempt any six). (1 1\2×6=9)
1. Which university was established by Dharmpala?
2. What was Kharaj?
3. What is the age of the earth?
4. Who was Alfred Wegener?
5. What is federalism?
6. How are the powers of a state government divided ?
7. What do you mean by health?
Q7. Short Answer Type Questions- (attempt any four). (2 1/2×4=10)
[Link] the challenges faced by Razia Sultan.
[Link] can be considered the real founder of Delhi Sultanate?
3. Write any three uses of rocks and minerals.
4. What is an earthquake? How is it measured?
5. The Chief Minister is the real head of the State Executive. Elaborate.
6. Explain the reasons for Rajendra Chola adopting the title of Gangaikonda
Q8. Write short note on any one - (1×5=5)
(i) Mahmud of Ghazni
Private health care system
Q9. Map work- (7)
(i) On an outline map of the world, mark the earthquake and volacanic regions of the
world.