SWAMI DAYANAND SARVODAYA KANYA VIDALAYA
SESSION: 2025-26
UNIT TEST-1
SUBJECT: SCIENCE
Class: VII Max. Marks: 30
Time allowed: 1½ hours
General Instructions:
This question paper consists two sections. All the questions are compulsory.
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)
(Choose the correct option – 1 × 8 = 8 marks)
1) Which of the following organisms are classified as heterotrophs?
a) Green plants
b) Algae
c) Fungi
d) Cyanobacteri
2) Which of the following best describes the process of absorption in the small intestine?
a) Breaking down complex food molecules into simpler ones
b) Eliminating undigested waste from the body
c) Transferring digested nutrients from the intestine into the bloodstream
d) Mixing food with saliva for easier swallowing
3) A farmer notices that the soil in their field is too acidic, which is hindering crop growth. Which of the
following substances would they likely add to the soil to neutralize the acidity?
a) Lemon juice
b) Vinegar
c) Baking soda
d) Sulfuric acid
4) Parasitic plants derive their nutrition from:
a) Dead and decaying matter
b) Other living plants
c) Sunlight
d) Water and minerals from the soil
5) If you have two beakers, one filled with hot water and the other with cold water, which of the following
methods would you use to accurately compare their temperatures?
a) Visually estimating the water level in each beaker
b) Touching the outside of each beaker with your hand
c) Using a laboratory thermometer to measure the temperature of the water in each beaker
d) Comparing the time it takes for ice to melt in each beaker
6) Why is it important for animals to convert complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars during digestion?
a) Complex carbohydrates are toxic to the body
b) Simpler sugars are easier for the body to absorb and use for energy
c) Complex carbohydrates are only used for building muscle tissue
d) Simpler sugars make the food taste better
7) You are given a metal rod and a wooden rod of the same length and thickness. Which of the following
experiments would you perform to determine which material is a better conductor of heat?
a) Measure the weight of each rod
b) Heat one end of each rod and observe which rod heats up faster at the other end
c) Compare the color of each rod
d) Submerge both rods in water and observe which rod rusts faster
8) A person accidentally spills a strong acid on their skin. What immediate action should they take to
minimize the damage?
a) Apply more acid to neutralize the spill
b) Wash the affected area with plenty of water
c) Cover the area with a cloth and apply pressure
d) Apply a strong base to neutralize the acid
Section B (3 marks each)
(Answer in 3-4 sentences – 3 × 4 = 12 marks)
9) You are given an unknown solution and red litmus paper. Describe how you would use the litmus paper
to determine if the solution is acidic, basic, or neutral, and explain the reasoning behind your
observations.
10) Explain how the villi in the small intestine contribute to the efficient absorption of digested food.
11) Explain the difference between autotrophic and heterotrophic modes of nutrition. Give one example of
each.
12) Describe the procedure you would follow to determine the temperature of boiling water using a laboratory
thermometer, and explain why it is important to take precautions during the process.
(Answer in detail – 5 × 2 = 10 marks)
13) Describe the journey of food through the human digestive system, explaining how each organ contributes
to the breakdown and absorption of nutrients.
14) Define and describe the process of photosynthesis.