FINAL TERM EXAMINATION- 2024-25

SUBJECT – SOCIAL SCIENCE

CLASS – VII

SAMPLE PAPER

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80

SECTION A

I. Choose the most appropriate option from the following: (14X1=14)

1. The great Sufis of Central Asia were following except________.

a) Sadi
b) Ghazzali
c) Rumi
d) Rahim

2. Name the holy law of Islam that was developed by the religious scholars.

a) Shariat
b) Hajj
c) Zakat
d) Salah

3. Which amongst the following are the saints of Maharashtra?

a) Namdev, Ramanuja, Eknath and Shankara

b) Namdev, Basavanna, Eknath and Tukaram
c) Shankara Namdev, Eknath and Basavanna
d) Janeshwar, Namdev, Eknath and Tukaram
4. Identify the given image:

a) A page from a south Indian manuscript of the Bhagavad Gita.

b) A page from an East Indian manuscript of the Bhagavad Gita.
c) A page from a North Indian manuscript of the Bhagavad Gita.
d) A page from a West Indian manuscript of the Bhagavad Gita.

5. Name the person who demonstrated to the Royal Institute, his invention, the televisor, an early
television.

a) John L.Baird
b) André-Marie Ampère
c) Charles Babbage
d) Marconi

6. A report that does not discuss all the points of view of a particular story and then only
advertises certain Big Business Houses.

a) Magazine Report
b) Imbalanced Report
c) Independent Report
d) Research Report

7. Shammi is a retailer. He has his permanent shop in a shopping complex. What type of market is
it?

a) Daily Market
b) Monthly Market
c) Weekly Market
d) Permanent Market
 8. 9-10 percent of the land revenue paid to the head revenue collector in the Deccan called__________.

a) Sardeshmukhi
b) Chauth
c) Deshmukhi
d) Chautha

9. People grow most of their food in small areas after clearing some trees in the forest. The staple food is
___________, also known as cassava that grows under the ground like the potato

a) Malopa
b) Manioc
c) Maloca
d) Moala

10. Observe the picture carefully and identify the type of practice shown here.

a) Forest fire
b) Wet Farming
c) Ley Farming
d) Slash and Burn

11. _______________ means the number of people that live in one sq. km. of area.

a) Population density
b) Population intensity
c) Population counting
d) Population survey
12. In the fresh waters of River Ganga and River Brahmaputra, a variety of dolphin locally called ______.

a) Sisu
b) Susu
c) Sisa
d) Susa

13. Identify the formation of rivers.

a) Ox-bow Lake
b) Delta
c) Meander
d) Tributary

14. The place on the surface above the focus where the earthquake strike is called the __________.

a) Volcano
b) Crater
c) Epicenter
d) Crust

15. Aftab is one of the traders who purchases in bulk. His business starts around 2’oclock in the morning
when vegetables reach the market. Which type of trader is he?

a) retailer
b) Wholesaler
c) Small trader
d) Consumer
II. ASSERTION AND REASONING: (6X1=6)

16. Assertion (A): The weekly markets are held so that people can get products at cheaper rates because
such people don’t have any permanent buildings or any workers which cost them much expenditure.

Reason (R): The people who set up weekly markets are helped by their own family members and
therefore they charge less price from their customers.

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.

17. Assertion (A): The Mughal Empire experienced many victories towards the closing years of the
Seventeenth Century.

Reason (R): The Later Mughals were weak and could not keep check on the powerful Mansabdars.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is False but R is true.

18. Assertion (A): Nowadays we can buy things sitting at home through online medium.

Reason (R): The production of goods is done in the factories, and the producer is never interested in
selling goods directly to the consumer.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is False but R is true.

19. Assertion (A): The camels have been replaced by the trucks in the Salt trade in Sahara.

Reason (R): The nomadic people living in the Sahara Desert now act as a tourist guides to the people.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is False but R is true.
 20. Match the following and choose the correct option:

a. Meerabai i. Land revenue

b. Leader of Sikhs ii. Doctrine of Advaita
c. Shankara iii. Disciple of Guru Ravidas
d. Chauth iv. Banda Bahadur

a) (a) – (iii), (b) – (iv), (c) – (ii), (d) – (i)

b) (a) – (i), (b) – (ii), (c) – (iii), (d) – (iv)
c) (a) – (ii), (b) – (iv), (c) – (iii), (d) – (i)
d) (a) – (iv), (b) – (iii), (c) – (ii), (d) – (i)

21. Look at the given illustration and state why do people use these cards in urban areas.

SECTION B

Answer the following questions based on the case studies given below:

22.
Some of them like Kabir and Baba Guru Nanak rejected all orthodox religions. Others like
Tulsidas and Surdas accepted existing beliefs and practices but wanted to make these accessible
to all. Tulsidas conceived of God in the form of Rama. Tulsidas’s composition the
Ramacharitmanas, written in Awadhi (a language used in eastern Uttar Pradesh), is important
both as an expression of his devotion and as a literary work. Surdas was an ardent devotee of
Krishna. His compositions, compiled in the Sursagara, Surasaravali, Sahitya Lahari express his
devotion.

a. Why did Kabir and Baba Guru Nanak reject all orthodox religions? (2)
b. Explain about Tulsidas’s composition. (2)
23.
An earthquake is measured with a machine called a seismograph. The magnitude of the earthquake is
measured on the Richter scale. An earthquake of 2.0 or less can be felt only a little. An earthquake over
5.0 can cause damage from things falling. A 6.0 or higher magnitude is considered very strong and 7.0 is
classified as a major earthquake.

EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS:

Where to take shelter during an earthquake — Safe Spot – Under a kitchen counter, table or desk, against
an inside corner or wall. Stay Away from – Fire places, areas around chimneys, windows that shatter
including mirrors and picture frames. Be Prepared – Spread awareness amongst your friends and family
members and face any disaster confidently.

a. What is an earthquake? How do we measure it? (2)

b. Write about any two-earthquake preparedness. (2)

24.
The Ganga-Brahmaputra plain has several big towns and cities. The cities of Allahabad, Kanpur,
Varanasi, Lucknow, Patna and Kolkata all with the population of more than ten lakhs are located along
the River Ganga. The wastewater from these towns and industries is discharged into the rivers. This
leads to the pollution of the rivers. All the four ways of transport are well developed in the Ganga-
Brahmaputra basin. In the plain areas the roadways and railways transport the people from one place
to another. The waterways is an effective means of transport particularly along the rivers. Kolkata is an
important port on the River Hooghly. The plain area also has many airports.

a. How does Ganga-Brahmaputra plain influence people? (2)

b. All the four ways of transport are well developed in the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin. Explain the
statement. (2)

SECTION C

Read the questions carefully and answer in 30-40 words. (5x2 = 10 marks)

25. Highlight any two major teachings of Kabir.

26. Who were Jats? How did they consolidate their power?

27. Mention any two ways in which media plays an important role in advertisements.
28. State the purpose of a press conference. How does the press conference help you get information on what
the government is doing?
29. Describe the flora and fauna of the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin.
 SECTION D

Read the Questions carefully and answer in 50-60 words. (6x3 = 18 marks)

30. Highlight the contrast and similarities between the philosophies of Ramanuja and Shankara.

31. Explain the reasons for the decline of Mughals in the late 17th century.

32. Explain the meaning and importance of social advertisement with the help of an example.

33. How does varied topography of Ganga-Brahmaputra basin affect the distribution of population?

34. Write a short note on flora and fauna of Sahara Desert.

35. What is a volcano? Explain with a well-illustrated diagram.

SECTION E

Read the Questions carefully and answer in 80-100 words. (3X5 = 15 marks)

36. How did Sikhs organise themselves during the 18th century?

37. In what ways does money affect the media industry? State any five.

38. Explain about the lifestyle of the people living in Amazon Basin.

SECTION F

39. Illustrate any two features made by rivers. (2x0.5=1)

40. On an outline map of India, mark the places as instructed: (2x1=2)

a. Region associated with Tulsidas.

b. Any one Rajput Principality region

41. On an outline World map, mark the places as instructed: (2x1=2)

a. Red Sea

b. Ladakh