ITL PUBLIC SCHOOL

MID TERM EXAMINATION (2025-26)

Date: 28.08.25 Class: VII
SOCIAL SCIENCE (087) – PRE- MID TERM
Time: 3hrs M. M: 60
General Instructions:
➢ Read the question paper carefully.
➢ There are 29 questions in the question paper.
➢ Answer all parts of a question together.
➢ Attach the map in between the answer sheets.

SECTION - A (1 x 15=15)
1 Identify the name that is NOT associated with the Himalayas. 1
a) Abode of snow b) Eight thousanders
c) Water tower of Asia d) Sapta Sindhava
2 Identify from the given features of money the one that cannot resolve the problem of Barter? 1
a) Durability b) Government guarantee c) Medium of exchange d) Divisibility
3 Direct Democracy is followed in which of the following countries. 1
a) America b) England c) Switzerland d) New Zealand
4 Identify the region known as the ‘rice bowl of India’. 1
a) Western Ghats b) Thar Desert c) Eastern Coast d) Northern Plains
5 ‘Afganistan’ is an example of __________ form of government. 1
a) Monarchy b) Oligarchy c) Theocracy d) Democracy
6 Recognize the geographical advantage that supported Magadha’s expansion. 1
a) Surrounded by high mountains b) Rich iron ore deposits
c) Presence of forested area d) Lack of navigable rivers
7 Find the odd one out from the tribes that were a part of Junbeel mela. 1
a) Tiwa b) Karbi c) Jaintia d) Gond
8 Paper currency was first used in ________ 1
a) China b) Australia c) America d) India
9 Varaha and Royal Parasol featured on coins from which of the following dynasty ? l
a) Chola dynasty b) Mauryan dynasty c) Nanda dynasty d) Chalukya dynasty
10 Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor to which of the following countries ? 1
a) France b) Germany c) Uganda d) Turkey
11 Name the island having Volcanic origin. 1
a) Yap Island b) Lakshadweep c) Barren Islands d) Maldives
12 Identify the mahajanpada having Shravasti as the capital. 1
a) Avanti b) Kosala c) Vatsa d) Chedi
13 Specify the domain that provides grazing land for animals. 1
a) Ecosystem b) Lithosphere c) Hydrosphere d) Atmosphere
14 Indian constitution recognizes every person as _________ 1
a) Secular b) Religious c) Equal d) Educated
15 Name the last and most cruel ruler of the Nanda dynasty. 1
a) Dhana Nanda b) Mahapadma Nanda c) Gaja Nanda d) Sama Nanda
SECTION – B (2 x 3=6)

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16 Explain any two features of the Atmosphere. 2
17 Mention the key differences between Parliamentary and Presidential Democracy. 2
18.1 Name and explain any two items historically used as money. 1+1
OR
18.2 Discuss the problems faced by people during the prevalence of the barter system.
SECTION – C (3 x 4=12)
19 Write down the main features of the Himadri range of the Himalayas. 3
20 Enlist the basic functions of money in an economy. 3
21 Highlight the factors responsible for the transition of janapadas into mahājanapadas. 3
22.1 “Democracy is considered the best form of government” Justify the statement. 3
OR
22.2 Highlight any three fundamental principles of democracy that you would promote to strengthen 3
democracy in your country.
SECTION-D (4 x 2=8)
23 Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows:
Then, in the 1st millennium BCE, a vibrant new phase of urbanisation began in the Ganga plains,
parts of the Indus (or Sindhu) basin and neighbouring regions, gradually spreading to other parts
of the Subcontinent. How do we know this? Mainly from two sources: (1) archaeological
excavations that have confirmed the existence of those ancient urban centres, and (2) ancient
literature describing them — late Vedic, Buddhist and Jain literatures are full of references to
these new urban centres.
23.1 Name the bigger units that emerged after the merging of Janpadas. 1
23.2 Highlight the location of urban centers during the second phase of urbanization. 1
23.3 Mention any two sources that confirm the beginning of second urbanization in 1st millennium 2
BCE.
24 Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows:
In a democratic government, the people choose their government. The government is
accountable for protecting the rights of its people and is responsible for providing basic needs
to its citizens. If the government does not perform its functions properly, the people can change
their representatives through elections. This ensures that there is a constant check of what the
government does. Thus, the values and ideals of the government in a democracy should focus
on the well-being of all its people.
24.1 Write down the prime focus area of a democratic government. 1
24.2 Mention the power vested in people by democracy. 1
24.3 Highlight any two functions of a government. 2
SECTION-E (5 x 3=15)
25 Explain the mid-day meal scheme and its impact on children and society. 3+2
26.1 Enlist the major features of the Gangetic plains. 5
OR
26.2 Explain the process of formation of the Himalayan mountains.
27 Identify the factors that contributed to Magadha becoming a powerful mahajanapada. 5
SECTION-F (2 x 2=4)
28 On the physical map of India, locate any two of the following: 2
a) Sunderbans Delta b) Western ghats c) Aravallis

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29 On the physical map of India, locate any two of the following Ashokan Pillar edicts 2
a) Girnar b) Lumbini c) Brahmagiri

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