DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL RISHIKESH
ANNUAL EXAMINATION (2025–26)
SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES
CLASS: VII
🟤 HISTORY (MM: 28)
Q1. MCQs (1×6 = 6)
a. (ii) Rank — 1 mark
b. (iv) 1–2–3 — 1 mark
c. (iii) Both 1 and 2 — 1 mark
d. (i) Both A and R are true, and R explains A — 1 mark
e. (ii) Marathas — 1 mark
f. (iii) India became politically stable — 1 mark
Q2. True / False (0.5×4 = 2)
a. False — Abul Fazl wrote Akbarnama. 0.5
b. False — Tribes interacted with settled communities. 0.5
c. False — Mughal rule weakened in the 18th century. 0.5
d. False — Chera rulers used Tamil. 0.5
Q3. (2 marks)
• Zamindars collected land revenue on behalf of the Mughal administration. (1)
• They maintained law and order in their regions and provided troops when required.
(1)
Q4. (3 marks)
• Banjaras played an important role in trade by transporting grains over long distances.
(1)
• They helped supply food to cities, armies and markets. (1)
• Their activities connected rural production with urban centres. (1)
Q5. (3 marks)
• The Marathas wanted to control rich territories beyond the Deccan. (1)
• Expansion helped them increase revenue through chauth and sardeshmukhi. (1)
• It strengthened their political and military power. (1)
Q6. A. (2+3 = 5)
Who were Mughals?
• The Mughals were a powerful ruling dynasty that ruled large parts of India. (1)
• They established a strong empire with efficient administration. (1)
Crises faced by Mughals:
• Weak successors after Aurangzeb. (1)
• Continuous wars drained resources. (1)
• Rise of regional powers weakened central authority. (1)
OR
Q6. B. (5 marks)
• The Ahoms ruled the Brahmaputra valley for nearly 600 years. (1)
• They were skilled warriors and administrators. (1)
• The Ahom state used the paiks system for administration. (1)
• Land was divided among paiks for service to the state. (1)
• This system ensured efficient military and civil administration. (1)
Q7. Case Study (1+1+2 = 4)
a. Grand Army — 1
b. Rakhi system — 1
[Link] and collective decision-making. (1)
Mutual protection and cooperation. (1)
Q8. Map Work (1×3 = 3)
• Khokhar tribe — Punjab
• Old Mughal province — Bengal / Awadh
• Watan jagir — Rajasthan
(Any correct marking: 1 mark each)
🟢 GEOGRAPHY (MM: 28)
Q9. MCQs (1×6 = 6)
a. (i) 1 only — 1
b. (ii) Nomadic herding — 1
c. (i) Both A and R are true, and R explains A — 1
d. (i) Sand dunes — 1
e. (iii) Equator — 1
f. (i) Equator — 1
Q10. True / False (0.5×4 = 2)
a. True — 0.5
b. True — 0.5
c. True — 0.5
d. True — 0.5
Q11. (2 marks)
• Hot deserts receive very little rainfall. (1)
• Extreme temperatures make plant survival difficult. (1)
Q12. (3 marks)
• Speed of wind affects wave height. (1)
• Duration of wind blowing influences waves. (1)
• Distance over which wind blows affects wave size. (1)
Q13. (3 marks)
• Tides are the rise and fall of sea water. (1)
• They are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon. (1)
• The Sun also influences tides. (1)
Q14. A. Ladakh Desert (5 marks)
• Located in the northern part of India. (1)
• Extremely cold and dry climate. (1)
• Sparse vegetation like grasses. (1)
• Wildlife includes yak and snow leopard. (1)
• People practice pastoralism and tourism. (1)
OR
Q14. B. Sahara Desert (5 marks)
• Located in North Africa.
• Hot desert climate.
• Sparse vegetation.
• Camels common.
• Nomadic lifestyle.
Q15. Case Study (1+1+2)
a. Ladakh, in northern India — 1
b. Visiting gompas / trekking — 1
[Link] opportunities. (1)
Economic development. (1)
Q16. Map Work (1×3)
• Bhopal
• Srinagar
• Dispur
🔵 CIVICS (MM: 24)
Q17. MCQs (1×5 = 5)
a. (iii) Creating public awareness — 1
b. (i) 1 only — 1
c. (iii) Weekly market — 1
d. (iii) Newspaper — 1
e. (i) Both A and R true and R explains A — 1
Q18. True / False (0.5×4 = 2)
a. False — 0.5
b. True — 0.5
c. True — 0.5
d. False — 0.5
Q19. (2 marks)
• Media informs citizens about issues. (1)
• It helps hold the government accountable. (1)
Q20. (3 marks)
• Erode is a major textile market. (1)
• Cotton cloth is traded here. (1)
• It connects weavers to national markets. (1)
Q21. A. (3 marks)
• Independent media reports without pressure. (1)
• It ensures unbiased information. (1)
• It strengthens democracy. (1)
OR
Q21. B. (3 marks)
• Immediate need for money. (1)
• Lack of transport. (1)
• Debt to trader. (1)
Q22. (3+1+1 = 5)
• Putting-out system involves merchants giving raw material to workers. (3)
• Workers suffer due to low wages. (1)
• Fair wages and laws can improve conditions. (1)
Q23. Case Study (1+1+2)
a. Shirts — 1
[Link] working hours. (1)
Low wages. (1)
[Link] laws. (1)
Better working conditions. (1)