ANNUAL EXAMINATION (2023-24)

Subject: Science(Set-A) Grade: VII Sec: Marks: 60M

Name of the student: Date: Duration: 3 hrs
General Instructions:
1. This paper contains questions in five sections.
2. Section A contains objective questions which carries 1 mark each.
3. Section B contains very short answer type questions which carries 2 marks each
4. Section C contains short answer type questions which carries 3marks each
5. Section D contains Diagram based questions which carries 5marks each.
6. Section E contains Case study based questions which carries 3 marks each.
7. Attempt all the questions.
SECTION A
1. Multiple choice questions: 10x1M = 10M
1. Which of the following statements is/are true about sexual reproduction in plants?
i. Plants are obtained from seeds
ii. Two plants are always essential
iii. Fertilisation can occur only after pollination
iv. Only insects are agents of pollination
Choose the correct answer from the options given

a. (i) and (iii) b. Only (i) c. (ii) and (iii) d. (i) and (iv)

2. The thinnest blood vessel is

a. Vein b. Artery c. Capillary d. Platelet

3. Which structure protects the developing flower bud before it opens?

a. Pistil b. Sepal c. Petal d. Stigma

4. In plant reproduction, the male gamete is in which of the following

a. Pollen b. Seed c. Ovule d. Spore

5. What is the time period of a simple pendulum if it undergoes 10 oscillations in 5 seconds?

a. 120 s b. 0.5s c. o.5m/s d. 2 m/s

6. If an object is not changing its position with respect to its surroundings, it is said to be at ?

a. Motion b. Acceleration c. Rest d. Free fall

7. The most suitable material for making the core of an electromagnet is:

a. Brass b. Iron c. Aluminium d. Steel

8. Which effect of electric current is responsible for the glow of incandescent bulb?

a. Heating effect b. Magnetic effect c. Chemical effect d. Electromagnetic effect

9. The main excretory product in aquatic animals like fishes is

a. Uric acid b. Urea c. Ammonia d. None of the above

10. The type of mirror that can form a real image is

a. Concave mirror b. Convex mirror c. Concave lens d. All the above

II. Fill in the blanks. 4x1M = 4M

11. The to and fro motion of simple pendulum is called _________ motion
12. The safety device that protects electrical devices from excessive flow of current is
called ___________________
13. Filtering of blood through artificial kidney is called __________________
14. An image that can be obtained on the screen is called _______________

III. Logical Deduction 3x1M = 3M

15. Turmeric: natural indicator :: ___________________: artificial indicator
16. Budding : yeast:: _______________: spirogyra
17. CFL : Compact Fluorescent Lamp :: MCB: ____________________
IV. Name the following 3x1M = 3M
18. Production of new individuals from the vegetative part of parent plant _________
19. Litmus is extracted from _________________
20. Combination of two or more cells ____________________

SECTION B
V. Answer the following questions in one or two lines. 6x2M=12M
21. A car travels 80km in two hours. Calculate its speed
22. What type of image does the inner side of a spoon show?
23. In the circuit shown in the below figure.

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(i) Would any of the bulbs glow when the switch is in the ‘OFF’ position?
(ii) What will be the order in which the bulbs A, B and C will glow when the switch is moved
to the ‘ON’ position?
24. While playing in a park, a child was stung by a wasp. Some elders suggested applying paste of
baking soda and others lemon juice as remedy. Which remedy do you think is appropriate and why?
25. State the factors on which the time period of a simple pendulum depend.
26.’ Transpiration serves useful function in the plants’. Justify the statement.
SECTION C
VI. Answer the following questions in brief. 4x3M=12M
27. What is an electromagnet? Write any two applications of electromagnets
28. Write any three differences between convex and concave mirror.
29. a. Write the mirror image of the word ‘AMBULANCE’.
b. What is this phenomenon called and why is it painted so on ambulance van?
30. Plot a distance-time graph for the given data.

Time(s) 15 30 45 60 75
(X-axis)
Distance 16 32 48 64 80
(Y-axis)
SECTION D

VII. Observe the given pictures and answer the following questions 2X5M =10M

31.

a. Label the parts 1, 4,5 and 7.

b. Name part 3 and write its function.

c. Define fertilisation and name the part where it

takes place.

d. Name the part which turns into seed after fertilisation.

32.

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a. Name the organ system shown in the picture and write its function.

b. Label the parts 1,2,3, and 4

c. What happens if part 2 stops working?

d. Name the main waste product that the body get rid off in this process

SECTION E
VIII. Case study 2X3M=6M
33. Read the given paragraph and answer the questions.

While Sonu was drinking water from a small stream, he saw some deer crossing the stream. They
disappeared into the bushes. The dense bushes and the tall grass provide animals with the food
and shelter. They also protect them from carnivores that live in the forest. Tibu then started
looking closely at the forest floor. Soon he called and showed the children droppings of some
animals, and explained the difference between various types of droppings. Prof Ahmad informed
them that the forest officers could recognize the presence of some animals in the forest by their
droppings and foot prints. Sonu called every one and showed them a large, decaying heap of
animal dropping. Several beetles and grubs were feeding on the heap and a bunch of seedlings
was sprouting.

“These seedlings are of the herbs and shrubs the animals also disperse the seeds of certain plants
and help the forest to grow and regenerate. The decaying animal dung also provides nutrients to
the seedlings to grow”, said Prof Ahmad. After listening to this, Sonu noted in his notebook, “By
harbouring greater variety of plants, the forest provides greater opportunities for food and habitat
for the herbivores. Larger number of herbivores means increased availability of food for a variety
of carnivores. The wide variety of animals helps the forest to regenerate and grow. Decomposers
help in maintaining the supply of nutrients to the growing plants in the forest. Therefore, the forest
is a ‘dynamic living entity’ — full of life and vitality.”

Q1) According to Prof Ahmed how do forest officers recognize the presence of some animals in
the forest?

Q2) What does the decaying animal dung provides the seedlings with?

Q3) Who help in maintaining the supply of nutrients to the growing plant?

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34. Given below is a jumbled sequence of the processes involved in a wastewater treatment
plant. Arrange them in their correct sequence.

(a) Sludge is scraped out and skimmer removes floating grease.

(b) Water is made to settle in a large tank with a slope in the middle.
(c) Large objects like plastic bags are removed by passing wastewater through bar screens.
(d) The treated water is discharged into a sea, a river or into the ground where nature cleans it up
further.

(e) Wastewater enters a grit and sand removal tank. Sand, grit and pebbles are made to settle by
decreasing the speed of incoming wastewater.
(f) Air is pumped into the clarified water to help aerobic bacteria to grow which consume human
waste, food waste, soaps and other unwanted matter.