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CLASS-VII-SOCIAL SCIENCE, 2023-24

EXAM SCHEDULE 2023-24

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Term-1 18th Sept 2023 30th Sept 2023 80
Syllabus
CHAPTE
Term-1
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3 THE SURFACE AND INTERIOR OF THE EARTH

5 WATER SURROUNDING THE EARTH

11 THE RISE OF SMALL KINGDOMS IN SOUTH INDIA

12 TURKISH INVASIONS IN NORTH INDIA

13 DELHI SULTANATE

19 OUR STATE GOVERNMENTS

20 MEDIA THE MAINSTAY OF DEMOCRACY

TYPOLOGY OF QUESTIONS
VSA (MCQ, FILL IN THE BLANKS, TRUE/FALSE,
1 ASSERTION AND REASONING, ONE WORD 1 MARK
ANSWER)
2 SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION-II 3 MARKS

3 LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTION 5 MARKS

4 MAP SKILL 5 MARKS

 CHAPTER-3 - THE SURFACE AND INTERIOR OF THE EARTH

A) VSA Type Questions 1x25

Q1 The Rock which changes character and appearance due to the heat and pressure are called-
Q2 The core has a thickness of__________ kilometres.
Q3 Write a suitable keyword to define the following statement
A naturally occurring solid substance made up of a mixture of minerals.
Q4 Match the following
a)Granite i) Quarzite
b)Limestone ii)Slate
c) Sand stone iii)Marble
d)Shale iv)Gneiss
A) a-iii ,b-iv,c-i,d-ii B) a-ii,b-iii,c-iv,d-I C) a-iii,b-ii,c-i,d-iv D) a-iv,b-iii,c-i,d-ii
Q5 Arrange respective layers of the earth from top to bottom.
A)Crust, Core, Mantle B)Mantle,Core,Crust
C)Crust, Mantle,Core D)Core,Mantle,Crust
Q6 Beneath the sedimentary rocks of the solid Earth , the rocks are rich in-
A)SIAL B)SIMA C)NIFE D)MOHO
Q7 The Rock which helps in fossil deposit-
A)Sedimentary rock B)Metamorphic rock C)Igneous rock D) Primary rock
Q8 NIFE is rich in silica and nickel. Write true or false.
Q9 Rewrite the sentence error free.
The word metamorph means coming out of fire.
Q10 State another name for primary rock.
Q11 state true or false.
The entire mantle is homogeneous.
Q12 Rewrite this sentence correctly.
Stratified rocks are metamorphic rock.
Q13 Find a suitable keyword for the process shown in the picture.
Q14 state true or false.
The limestone is a sedimentary rock.
Q15 The natural calamity hit this place is
A) Tsunami B) Cyclone C) Earthquake D) Landslide
Q16 The term used for measuring of any height of the land, from the sea .
Q17 Assertion- The Lava deposited on the land surface makes the mountains and plateaus .
Reason- The hot material called the lava comes out through cracks or joints.
A)Both A and R are correct ,R is the correct explanation of A.
B)Both A and R are correct ,but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C)A is correct ,R is false
D)A is false ,R is correct.
Q18 Assertion- the earthquake is shaking and trembling of the earth's surface.
Reason-The earthquake is caused by internal movements of earth.
A)Both A and R are correct ,R is the correct explanation of A.
B)Both A and R are correct ,but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C)A is correct , R is false
D)A is false , R is correct.
Q19 The small Rock pieces that are carried by rivers and are deposited are called-
Q20 Rewrite the sentence by correcting underlined word. When the molten material comes out from the
interior of the earth and solidifies over the earth surface is called magma.
Q21______________: Solid and liquid:: P Wave :__________.
Q22 _____________: hardest substance:: Graphite: _______________.
Q23 Find out a suitable key word for the following statement.
A solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence.
Q24 Match the following.
a)Sedimentary rock i)Fossil fuel
b)Mineral ii)basalt
c)Metamorphic rock iii)slate
d)Igneous rock iv)mica
A) a-i ,b-iv,c-iii,d-ii B) a-ii,b-iii,c-iv,d-I C) a-iii,b-ii,c-i,d-iv D) a-iv,b-iii,c-i,d-ii
Q25 Living organisms do not survive inside the Earth due to-
A) Presence of gas B) Excessive water C) Very cold temperature D) High temperature

B) SA Type Questions 3x10

Q26 Give reason that a direct observation on interior of the earth is not possible. Mention two indirect
observations on interior of the earth.
Q27 Explain the occurrence of earthquake
Q28 Define earthquake .Differentiate two main types of Seismic Waves.
Q29 Describe any three features of Crust.
Q30 Discuss any three characteristics of Mantle.
Q31 Explain any three relevant points on Core.
Q32 Define ‘rock’. Classify rocks on the basis of their formation.
Q33 “Igneous rock is called primary rock.” Justify
Q34 Analyse the formation of fossil fuels.
Q35 Analyse the process of formation of metamorphic rock with example.

C) LA Type Questions 5x5

Q36 Differentiate between sedimentary rock and igneous rock.

Q37 Classify rocks on the basis of their formation .Describe the formation of the stratified rocks .
Q38 Explain the process of Rock cycle with a labelled diagram.
Q39 Analyse the interior part of the earth by showing them in a labelled diagram.
Q40 Why do you think the earthquake is called one of the most destructive natural calamity? Is the nature
totally responsible for these misery or are we are a fault somewhere ? Explain.

CHAPTER-5 -WATER SURROUNDING THE EARTH

Tick the correct option.
1. Our Earth is called the blue planet because: 1
a. Life exists here. b. It looks blue.
c. Due to favourable climatic conditions. d. Presence of abundant water on it.
2. Select the largest reservoir on earth from among the following: 1
a. Oceans b. Ponds c. Rivers d. Lake
3. The purest form of water is : 1
a. River b. Rain water c. Lakes d. Seas
4. When we throw pebble in a river or pond we observe ______ in the water. 1
a. Waves b. Ripples c. Current d. Tides
5. Plankton grows in: 1
a. Deep sea b. Cold water c. Confluence of warm and cold currents. d. Hot water
6. Write two movements of water. 1
7. Answer in one word: 1
It is a tidal port.
Fill in the blanks:
8. Huge sea waves are called __________. 1
9. Tidal energy is a __________ source of energy. 1
10. NGO stands for_____________________. 1
11. Interpret the meaning of ocean current. 1

12. Choose the correctly matched option from the following- 1

A B
a. Precipitation. i. Winds
b. Rain water. ii. Purest form
c. Sea waves. iii. Rainfall
13. Correct and rewrite the statement: 1
The process in which water is converted to water vapour through heat of the sun is called condensation.
14. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the two statements and choose the
correct option from the following: 1
Assertion (A): Water droplets falls down over the earth’s surface as precipitation. Reason (R): Water
droplets grow in size and are unable to float.
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 and R is false.
d. A is false and R is true.
15. Identify any one method to conserve water. 1
16. Define ground water. 1
17. Mention two factors on which the height of waves depend. 1
18. Write true or false for the following statement. 1
More than 60% of water is salt water present in oceans and seas. _______
19. Identify and name the picture. 1

20. State the time interval between a high tide and a low tide. 1
21. Write three benefits of ocean current. 3
22. Differentiate between cold current and warm current. 3
23. Discuss the importance of tides. 3
24. Define tide. Explain two types of tides. 3
25. Define waves. Explain how they are caused? 3
26. Oceans are the major source of valuable resource. Examine. 3
27. Highlight the percentage of water present on the earth’s surface. 3
28. Discuss three steps to prevent the loss of marine life. 3
29. Explain the influence of warm ocean currents in the coastal areas. 3
30. Assess the importance of ground water. 3
31. Explain how oceans are beneficial in improving the quality of life. 5
32. Analyse the process of water cycle with the help of a diagram. 5
33. ‘The distribution of water is not uniform. Analyse the statement. 5
34. Suggest the ways to help the people affected by the devastation caused due to Tsunami. 5
35. Highlight the ways to ban the disposal of waste material into oceans and seas. 5
MAP SKILL 1x5
36.1. On the given world outline map two ocean currents are marked as A and B. Identify them.
36.2. On the same map locate and lable the following:
C. A cold ocean current in west coast of North America.
D. A warm ocean current in east coast of Africa.
E. An ocean named after a country.

CHAPTER- 11-The Rise of Small Kingdoms in South India

Fill in the blanks. [1x6]

1. During 750 CE, south India saw the rule of ___________, ___________ and ___________.
2. Indian historians believe that Chalukyas were ___________.
3. ___________ defeated Pallavas.
4. ___________ succeeded Rajaraja.
5. ___________ was the main centre of education during 700 CE to 1200 CE in South India.
6. Chola kingdom extended from Nellore to ________________.
Choose the correct option. [1x5]
7. Rajatarangini, a book that generally recorded the heritage of Kashmir in the 12th Century, was written by:
(a) Pravaragupta (b) Kalhana (c) Lalitapida (d) Kashyapa
8. What was the main source of income of the Chola rulers?
(a) trade tax (b) land tax (c) religion tax (d) cattle tax
9. Which kingdom gave a final blow to the Pandyas?
(a) Chalukyas (b) Pallavas (c) Vijayanagar (d) Rashtrakutas
10. The term ‘Mandalam’ stands for-
(a) a village (b) a sabha (c) a district (d) a province
11. The famous temple built by Rajaraja-l at Tanjore was-
(a) Kailashnath temple (b) Mahabalipuram temple
(c) Kanchipuram temple (d) Rajrajeshwara temple
Answer the following questions in one word [1x5]
12. Who was the founder of the Chola dynasty?
13 The famous temple built by Rajaraja-l at Tanjore was
14Which. kingdom gave a final blow to the Pandyas?
15. The term Mandalam’ stands for
16. What was the main source of income of the Chola rulers?
17. Sort the names of the kings as per their dynasties and arrange them according to their period.
(½ x8=4)
MaruvarmanAvaniSulamani, Prantaka-1, Vijayalaya, Kandungori, Rajaraja, JalavarmanSundara
Cholas as per their dynasties
Prantaka – I
Vijayalaya
Rajaraja
Maruvarman
AvaniSulamani
Kandungori
Jatavarman
Sundara
Write whether the statements is true or false. [1x5]
18. The kingdom of pandya's was established in the seven century CE.
19. Rajendrachol who ruled for 30 years
20. Land revenue was fixed at one - fifth of the produce by the chola rulers.
21. Satsang means Company of wise and good people
22. Religion plate and important part in the life of people in South India
Fill ln the blanks. [1x5]
23. The kings performed _____yajnas to celebrate their conquests.
24. The kingdom of pandyas is reputed to be most _______ states
25. The society of _____ was also caste ridden like that of North India.
26. The Chola rulers spent a major part of the income on _____
27.The __________ was the head of the state.
Answer the following following questions. [3x3]
28. Mention three main achievements of Rajaraja, the Great.
29. Name the main areas that formed the part of the Pandya kingdom.
30. Which languages flourished during Cholas and Pandyas period?
Answer the following questions. [5x5]
31. Describe the socio-economic condition of the people in the southern states
32. Describe the development of art and architecture under the southern rulers.
33. List the differences between the kingdoms of North and South on the basis of following aspects.
34. Describe the religious beliefs of the people in the southern states during the medieval period?
35. Write a short note about Cholas.

CHAPTER-12 -TURKISH INVASIONS IN NORTH INDIA

SECTION-A
Very Short Answer Type Question (1 Mark Each))
1. Muhammad Ghori could not conquer
A. Gujarat B. Kanauj C. Banaras D. Nagarkot
2. State the reason why Mahmud of Ghazni attacked India?
A. To expand his empire B. Attracked by great wealth of India
C. To establish his supremacy D. To collect information
3. Muhamud Ghazni invaded India 17 times in:
A. 5 years B. 11years C. 27 years D. 20 years.
4. After defeating Prithviraj Chauhan in the second battle of Tarain Muhammad ghori took over
A. Delhi & Ajmer B. Ajmer & Kanauj C. Kanauj & Delhi D. Delhi & Mumbai
5 .In his own country, Mahmud Ghazni is remembered as a
A. plunderer B. great builder C. great patriot D. learned man
6. Which of the following places of North India was not plundered by Mahamud Ghazni?
A. Delhi B. Nagarkot C. Kanauj D. Mathura
 Fill In The Blanks-(One mark each )
7. Muhammad Ghori defeated king _________ to occupy Kanauj and Banaras .
8. Abbasid Caliphs Baghdad recruited the the Turks as _________ and ________________- .
9. By the end of ninth century , the power of _______ weakened .
10-One Governor of Afghanistan , started a lineage of rulers known as _______.

TRUE AND FALSE.

11. MuhammadGhori had a daughter .
12. Mahmud Ghazni invaded India 17 times in 37 years.

13. Match the following;

A B
a.MahmudGhazni i.OccupiedKanauj
b.MuhammadGhori ii.Trusted slave
c.QutubuddinAibek iii. Somnath Temple
Options:
i) a-i b-ii c-iii ii a-iii b-i c-ii iii) a-iii b-ii c-i

Correct and Rewrite the sentence –

14 .The frequent wars among the Rajputs resulted in political unity in North India .
15. The trusted slave and general appointed as a deputy of Indian territories by Muhammad Ghori was Abbsid
Caliphs .
16. King Jaichand was defeated and King Bhimdev occupied Kanauj .

Case Based question

Mahmud Ghazni was born in 971CE. He ascended the throne in 998CE.He invaded India 17
Times. He wanted to make Ghazni, a small hilly and poor region, into a powerful empire.
He gained the control of Afghanistan and Khurasan. He was attracted by the great wealth of India.
So he started plundering towns and temples in North India like Nagarkot, Thanesar, Mathura and Kanauj.
His most destructive attack was directed against Somnath Temple in 1025CE.This temple is situated on the sea
coast of Gujarat.
17. When did Mahmud Ghazni ascend to the throne?
A.998CE B.996 CE C.995CE D.994CE
18. When was Mahmud Ghazni born?
A.972BC B.971BC C.975BC D 985BC
19. Name the towns and cities plundered by Mahmud Ghazni .
A. Lahore ,Peshwar,Sindhi B .Nagarkot , Mathura, Kanauj
C. Mathura , Lahore , Sindhi D. Sindhi ,Kanauj , Mathura
20. Somnath temple is situated on the sea coast of –
A. Mumbai B.Paradeep C. Gujarat D. Goa

21. Identify the picture from the options given below –

A. .Prithivraj Chauhan B. Muhammad Ghori C. Mahmud Ghazni D. King Bhimdev
Write one word answer –
22 .Who defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarrain ?
23. Name the famous poet , who had written the book Shahnama .among .
24. There are two statements marked. as Assertion (A) Reason (R) .Mark your answer as per thecode provided
Below :
Assertion (A) The disunity among Indian rulers and the caste system were the main causes of the success
of Ghori and defeat of Indian rulers .
Reason (R) The common people were satisfied as they had contact with the rulers ..
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
25. Assertion (A) The frequent wars among the Rajputs resulted in political disunity in North India .
Reason (B) This attracted invasions by Turks .
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
SECTION-B
Short Answer Type Questions (3 Marks Each)

26. Explain the results of the first and second Battle of Tarain .
27. The Turks were attracted to India . Justify the statement .
28. Why did Mahmud Ghazni decide to invade North –west India ?
29. Write about the poet Firdausi .
30 .Give an account of the invasion of Muhammad Ghori in India .
31. Illustrate the aims of Mahmud Ghazni.
32. Discuss the main features of Turks .ss
33. Evaluate the role of Prithviraj Chauhan .
SECTION-C
Long Answer Type Questions (5 Marks Each)

34. Explain the dream of Muhammad Ghori . How did he achieve it?
35. “ Mahmud Ghazni is remembered as a great plunderer of towns and temples In India “. Justify the
statement.
36. Analyze the reasons responsible for the defeat of Indian rulers.
37.Describe how Mahmud Ghazni extended his power .
38.Find out the main effects of the invasion of Mahmud Ghazni .

Chapter 13 - Delhi Sultanate

Choose the correct option:
1. Slave dynasty was established by____ [1]
a. Qutubuddin Aibek b) Mahmud Ghazni c) Muhammad Ghori d) Iltutmish
2. Choose the correct statement about Ibrahim Lodi from the below statements. [1]
I. Ibrahim Lodi failed to subdue RanaSanga of Mewar.
II. Ibrahim Lodi invited the rule of Kabul to attack India.
III. Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the battle of Panipat.
a) I & II b) I, II & III c) I & III d) II & III
3. Find the INCORRECT statement about the religious practice during the Delhi Sultanate. [1]
I. Islam was the dominant religion.
II. Islam was mainly brought to India by Mahmud Ghazni and Muhammad Ghori.
III. Islam believed in one God whereas Hindus worshipped many Gods.
 a) I only b) II only c) both I & II d) I, II, & III
4. Identify the famous historian who wrote Tarikh-i-Ferozshahi. [1]
a) Amir Khusro b) Mubarak Shah c) ZiauddinBrani d) HasanAzmi
5. Choose the correct option to arrange the following dynasty in chronological order according to their ruling
period. [1]
I. Slave dynasty
II. Tughlaq dynasty
III. Lodi dynasty
IV. Khalji dynasty
a) I, II, III, IV b) IV, I, II, III c) I, III, IV, II d) I, IV, II, III
6. After the death of his father, ________________ took the name of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq and became
the Sultan in 1325 CE. [1]
7. Iltutmish introduced silver coins, ___________ and copper coins, ________________. [1]
8. The last ruler of Khalji dynasty was______________. [1]
9. Identify the monument from the options given below. [1]

a) QutubMinar b) Alai Darwaja c) Tughlaqabad Fort d) Dhai din kaJhopra

10. Identify the literary genius of the Sultanate period. [1]

a) HasanAzmi b) Mubarak Saha c) Amir Khusro d) Minahaz-us-Siraz

11. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason(R). Mark your answer as per the codes
provided below: [1]
Assertion (A): During the late twelveth century (1173-1290), India was divided into many small and large
states.
Reason (R): Muhammad Ghori invaded India and conquered Punjab, Sindh and a few other states.
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 correct but (R) is wrong
d) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct
12. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason(R). Mark your answer as per the codes
provided below:
Assertion (A): Iltutmish treated Shias and the Hindus very badly.
Reason (R): He was a staunch Sunni Muslim.
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 correct but (R) is wrong
 d) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct
13. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason(R). Mark your answer as per the codes
provided below: [1]
Assertion (A): Muhammad Tughlaq transferred his capital from Delhi to Devgiri.
Reason (R): In the absence of transport facilities, it caused many hardships.
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 correct but (R) is wrong
d) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct
14. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason(R). Mark your answer as per the codes
provided below: [1]
Assertion (A): Hindus formed a large majority of total population of the country and were economically
strong.
Reason (R): Hindus were not given high posts.
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 correct but (R) is wrong
d) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct
15. Qutubuddin Aibek was succeeded by his son Iltutmish. (True or False) [1]
16. Ala-ud-din Khalji captured the throne in 1320 CE. (True or False) [1]
17. Give one word. [1]
A group of 40 Turkish nobles.
18. Give one word. [1]
A tax paid by non-muslims to live in an Islamic state.
19. Give one word. [1]
Scholars of Islamic learning who were generally orthodox in their outlook.

20. Match the following [1]

Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’
A) Hissar (i) Iltutmish
B) Alai Darwaja (ii) FerozTughlaq
C) Agra (iii) Ala-ud-din Khalji
D) QutubMinar (iv) Sikandar Lodi

a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii b) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i C) A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i d) A-i B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
21. Match the following [1]
Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’
A) Chaliha (i) Muhammad Tughlaq
B) Disciplined Darbar (ii) Ala-ud-din Khalji
C) Maximum Retail Price (iii) Iltutmish
D) Token Currency (iv) GhiyasuddinBalban
a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii b) A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i C) A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i d) A-i B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
22. Choose the correct option to arrange the following rulers in chronological order according to their ruling
period. [1]
I. Iltutmish
II. Razia Sultan
III. RukunuddinFeroz
IV. Bahram Shah
a) I, II, III, IV b) IV, I, II, III c) I, III, II, IV d) I, IV, II, III
23. Rewrite the statement correctly. [1]
 Muhammad Tughlaq imposed land tax in the Doab area at 45 per cent of the produce.
24. Rewrite the statement correctly. [1]
Muslims used a mixture of Persian and Hindi in their courts.
25. Rewrite the statement correctly. [1]
Juna Khan who took the name of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq and became the Sultan in 1320CE.
26. Highlight the conditions that helped Muhammad Ghori to capture Ajmer and Delhi. [3]
27. State the administrative reforms made by Iltutmish to consolidate his position on Delhi Sultanate. [3]
28. ‘Iltutmish was a patron of art and literature’. Justify the statement with suitable arguments. [3]
29. ‘GhiyasuddinBalban enhanced the prestige and power of the Sultan’. Highlight the administrative reforms
made by him in this context. [3]
30. Explain the military actions taken by Ala-ud-din Khalji to safeguard his sultanate from invasions. [3]
31. FerozTughlaq changed the policy of Ala-ud-din Khalji and Muhammad Tughlaq of separating religion
from administration. Analyze it. [3]
32. Explain the religious policy of Sikandar Lodi towards the Hindus. [3]
33. State the functions of any three officials appointed by Delhi Sultanate to run the administration. [3]
34. Read the sources given below and answer the questions that follow: [3]
Most of the people were engaged in agriculture, which was dependent on rain. However, canals and wells were
also used for irrigation. Feroz Tughlaq constructed many canals that proved helpful for agriculture. But the
farmers led a life of poverty and misery.
The main industries were spinning, weaving, sugar production, handicrafts, pottery and jewellery making.
Some of the Sultans patronized art and craft. They had their own karkhanas where all the fancy and luxury
goods were manufactured for the royal family.
India had a flourishing internal and foreign trade which was carried on both by sea and by land. India exported
rice, spices, indigo, textiles, silk and sandalwood and imported horses, wine, high-grade textiles, glassware,
raw silk, etc.
Answer all the questions:
a) Feroz Tughlaq constructed many canals that proved helpful for agriculture. Analyse it.
b) Mention the function of Karkhanas during Delhi Sultanate.
c) ‘India had a flourishing foreign trade’. Justify it.
35. Read the sources given below and answer the questions that follow: [3]
The Indian society was divided mainly into two classes, i.e Hindus and Muslims. The Muslims were the ruling
class in the Islamic state. They were divided mainly into two sects, i.e. Sunni and Shia. The Muslims enjoyed a
higher economic status. During the Sultanate period, slave system was very popular. FerozTughlaq had 1, 80,
000 slaves. The condition of women was not good. Many Muslims kept more than one wife. A Muslim widow
can remarry whereas in the Hindu society remarriage was not allowed.
Answer all the questions:
a) Analyse the condition of women during the Delhi Sultanate.
b) Name the two sects of Muslim.
c) During the Sultanate period slave system was very popular. Justify with an example.
36. Describe the achievements of QutbuddinAibek. [5]
37. Name the architecture style of Sultanate period. Give a brief account of monuments built during that
period. [5]
38. ‘Muhammad Tughlaq was a mixture of opposites. Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
39. Razia was considered an exceptionally capable ruler. Show the contributions of Razia as Delhi Sultanate.
[5]
40. Examine the condition of Hindus during the Delhi Sultanate. [5]
 CHAPTER - 19- OUR STATE GOVERNMENTS
SECTION –A

Q1. IDENTIFY THE CORRECT SEQUENCE

The Indian federation works in the following order-
a) State, Central, Village, District
b) Central, State, District, Village
c) Village, District,State, Central
d) District, State,Central, Village

Q2. MATCH THE CONTENTS OF COLUMN A WITH THAT OF COLUMN -B

Column -A Column - B

1.Head of the State a) Ruling Party

2.Head of the Government b) Governor

3.Party with majority c) Opposition

4.Party with minority d) Chief Minister

I) 1- b,2-c,3-a,4-d
II)1-c,2-d,3-a,4-b
III)1-b,2-d,3-a,4-c
IV)1-c,2-d,3-b,4-a
Q3. FILL IN THE BLANKS
—---------------appoints the chief minister and other ministers.
a) Member of the Legislative Assembly b) President c) Governor d) Chief Minister
Q4. STATE TRUE OR FALSE
The minimum age to be a member of the legislative council is 25 years.
Q5. IDENTIFY THE INCORRECT STATEMENT ABOUT STATE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.
a) It passes the annual budget of the state.
b) It keeps a check on the Council of Ministers of the state.
c) The money bill can only be introduced in the Legislative Assembly.
d) The elected members of Legislative Assembly take part in the election of the Prime Minister of India.
Q6. SOLVE THE RIDDLE .WHO IS HE?
i) He is the most important functionary of the State Government.
ii) He enjoys the real executive powers.
iii) He acts as a link between the Governor and the Council of Ministers.
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Prime Minister
d) President
Q7.Which of the following is NOT the functions of the Governor?
a) All appointments to high offices in the state are made by the Governor
b) He recommends for the President's Rule in a state
c) He formulates policies for the state activities
d) He administers and maintains law and order in the state
Choose the correct option
i) a and b ii) c and d iii) a,c and d iv) only d
Q8.The Governor appoints the leader of the majority party or the coalition as the Chief Minister. State, which
of the following is TRUE regarding the coalition.
a) group of popular politicians
 b) group of eminent citizens
c) group of political parties working together
d) group of Council of Ministers
Q9. Answer in one word
Name the elected representatives who are not the member of the ruling party.
a) Opposition b) Majority c) Speaker d) Cabinet minister
Q10. Identify the INCORRECT statement about the governor of the state.
a) He is appointed by the President of India for 5 years
b) He performs many functions on the advice of the chief minister
c) Be appoints the leader of the majority party as the chief minister
d) Normally, the Governor belong to the same state where he is appointed
Q11. Who among the following becomes the chief minister of a state?
a) Leader of the majority party b)Leader of the opposition party
c) Leader of the popular political party d) Leader choosen by the President of India
Q12. Name the two Houses of the state legislature in Telangana and Bihar.
a) LokSabha and RajyaSabha b) Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council
c) Upper chamber and lower chamber d) House of people and the House of the states
Q13. West Bengal legislative Assembly comprises of 294 members where as Odisha legislative Assembly
comprises of 147 members.Find out the possible reason.
a) Depends on the economic growth of the state b) Depends on the literary rate of the state
c) Depends on the size of the state d) Depends on the population of the state
Q14. Match the following
Column -A Column - B

1.Union List a)unicameral legislature

2.Concurrent List b) bicameral legislature

3. Maharashtra and Karnataka c) 97 subjects

4. Odisha and West Bengal d) 47 subjects

Choose the correct option
I) 1-c,2-d,3-b,4-a
II)1-b,2-c,3-d,4-a
III)1-c,2-d,3-a,4-b
IV)1-d,2-b,3-c,4-d
Q15. Substitute with one word
It is imposed in case of constitutional breakdown in a state.
Q16. Correct and rewrite by changing the underlined word.
Only 9 states, have Bicameral legislature.
Q17. Substitute with one word
A —------------------ is a place where all the MLA's wheather from the ruling party or from the opposition meet
to discuss various thing.
a) Supreme Court b) High Court c) Legislative Assembly d) Governor's House
Q18. Consider the following statements about Vidhan Parishad. State how many of the following is/are true
regarding the Vidhan Parishad.
I) The term of Vidhan Parishad is 5 years
II) The minimum age to be a member of Vidhan Parishad is 30 years
III) One third of its members retire after every 2 years
How many of them are correct?
a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Only 3 d) All
Q19. The state legislature passes the annual budget of the state. Pick up the correct option from the following
for the term budget.
a) It is the per capita income of a person
 b) It is the statement of income and expenditure for a particular period
c) It is the accumulation of taxes taken from the people
d) It is the control on the price of the commodities by the government
Q20.In the question given below there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the
statements carefully and Choose the correct option:
Assertion (A):After the election, the Governor is one who appoints the chief minister and other ministers of the
state.
Reason ( R ): The elected Chief Minister and other Ministers are responsible for running the various
government departments and offices.
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 correct and R is incorrect.
D. A is incorrect and R is correct.
Q21. The Odisha state Legislative Assembly is unicameral comprises of 147 members ( MLA'S).Who presides
over the meetings of the Assembly?
a) Chief Minister b) Governor c) Chief justice of High Court d) Speaker
Q22. Uttar Pradesh comes under bicameler legislature. It consists of 403 elected members. Which house of
Uttar Pradesh legislature members are directly elected by the people?
a) Legislative Assembly b) Legislative Council c) Lok Sabha d) Rajya Sabha
Q23. In the question given below there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the
statements carefully and Choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The central government is more powerful in Indian federation.
Reason (R ) : Because, it has more power, more resources and more finances.
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 correct and R is incorrect.
D. A is incorrect and R is correct.
Q24. Consider the following statements.
I) it enjoys a special status unlike other union territories.
II) it has an elected Legislative Assembly headed by the Chief Minister.
III) it has also a lieutenant Governor
Identify the place
a) Dadra and Nagar Haveli
b) Puducherry
c) Goa
d) Delhi
Q25.Fill in the blanks
The Governor can also issue an —---------------------when the State Legislature is not in session.
SECTION -B
Answer the following questions - (3x5)
Q26.The Vidhan Parishad is a permanent House. Explain.
Q27. The state government should be given more powers. Analyse.
Q28." Both the central government and the state governments are independent in their working". Justify.
Q29. Highlight any three features of a Legislative Assembly.
Q30. Explain the discretionary power of the Governor with an example.
SECTION -C
Answer the following questions - (5x5)
Q31. Explain the working of the Chief Minister of a state with the help of his Council of Ministers.
Q32. The state administration is carried out in the name of the Governor. Highlight the powers of the governor
of state.
Q33. Describe any five functions of the state legislature.
Q34. Compare between Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad with the help of a Venn diagram.
Q35. Enumerate the various steps taken by the Odisha state government for the welfare of the people.

SECTION –D (1x5)
MAP SKILL QUESTIONS
Q36 (A).On a political outline map of India, locate and mark the states having bicameral legislatures.
Q36(B). In the same political outline map of India, locate and mark the states having unicameral legislatures.

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Q36(C).In a political map of India, locate National capital territory of Delhi.

Q36(D). In the given political map of India, identify the Union Territories- Puducherry and Chandigarh.

Chandigarh

Puducherr
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Answer –
Q 36 (E). Locate two of your neighbouring states where Bicameral Legislature is found.

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CHAPTER 20- MEDIA THE MAINSTAY OF DEMOCRACY

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS-
* Question no. 1 to 23 are 1 mark questions ( 25 marks )
* Question no. 24 to 28 are 3 mark questions ( 15 marks )
* Question no. 29 to 33 are 5 mark questions.( 25 marks )
Fill in the blanks.
1. The --- media has changed tremendously.
2. Television affects public perception and ----.
3. The studios require constant up gradation of technology to provide --- service.
4. The Right to Information has promoted -----.
5. Media should not ---- a class / person or an organisation.
Tick the correct option.
6. The biggest source of income from media is-
a. spreading cable network b. selling papers c. advertisement d. expose to the viewers
7. Who among the following is not involved in the process of telecasting news?
a. editor b. cameraman c. producer d. technician
8. In which year the ‘the Gagging Act’ was passed?
a. 1757 b. 1857 c. 1957 d. 1875
Write True or False for the following statements.
9. Media is a powerful tool in the hands of the politicians.
10. Print media is easily available and has a lasting impact on the people.
11. Freedom of Speech and Expression gas no limitation.
Write one word answer for the following questions.
12. The government can ban the media from broadcasting or publishing certain items to protect the interest of
our country.
13. The various means of communication that help in communicating to a large number of people at the same
time.
14. Name the country which invented paper?
15. Match The following 1x4=4
A B
1. Johannes Gutenberg a. limited to a country
2. RTI Act b. exempted from entertainment tax

3. ‘Narrow casting’ c. Germany

4. Lage Raho Munna Bhai d. 2005 AD
Study the picture and write the answers.

16. Which media make the rural illiterate masses aware of the latest happenings?
17. Identify the two electronic media from the picture.
The following questions consist of statements of an Assertion and a Reason.
Use the following key to choose an appropriate answer.
(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-Indian cinema has also played an important role in creating awareness about social evils,
political malpractices etc.
Reason- Cinema is giving more focus on real life stories.
19. Assertion- We live in fast changing times.
Reason- We are more advanced.
Answer the following in very short answers (one sentence )
20. Define ‘global culture’.
21. Which is the first printed book?
22. How the readership has increased?
23. Write two means of print media.
Answer the following questions.
24. In what ways does cinema affect our views?
25. Write the oldest means of print media.
26. Give reasons for which television is important for the people?
27. Do you think Indian media is free? Justify your answer.
28. Describe the role of media in a democracy.
29. Explain the role of media in creating awareness among the people.
30 . What are the expensive equipments and who are the people involved in a newsroom?

31 . Media and technology are interdependent. Explain with examples.

32. Write a note on RTI Act.
33. “ A democracy without a free media is like a car without wheels.” Justify with examples.