Class 7

Subject SST
Term II

Section A
Multiple choice questions: (20×1=20)
1) The Banjara tribe was one of the colourful nomadic groups in India.
a) Badaga b) Banjaras
c) Gonds d) Shims
2) Bhakti saints of South India who worshipped Shiva were known as Nayanmar. ©
a) Alvar b) Jnani
c) Nayanmar d) Pir
3) Surdas, the bhakti poet from Agra road poems in praise of Krishna in Brajbhasha. (d)
a) Awadi b) Urdu
c) Sanskrit d) Brajbhasha
4) When the British rose to power in India the captured Bengal because Bengal was rich and
prosperous state ©
a) Bengal surrendered easily
b) There was no ruler in Bengal at the time
c) Bengal was rich and prosperous state
d) Bengal was the first port they landed
5) The wool of the endangered Tibetan antelope is known as Shahtoosh. ©
a) Angoora b) Chiru
c) Shahtoosh d) Pashmina
6) East - West corridor connects Silchar and Porbandar. (a)
a) Silchar and Porbandar
b) Srinagar and Kanniyakumari
c) Chennai and Bangalore
d) Kolkata and Mumbai
7) Who gets the major portion of the profits in the new system of indirect marketing? The
shopkeeper ©
a) the wholesalers b) the weaver
c) the shopkeeper d) the profits are shared equally by all three
8) Shops that cater to the immediate needs of the people of a locality are called
neighbourhood markets ©
a) malls b) supermarkets
c) neighbourhood markets
d) weekly markets
9) Identify the image- Madanmohan temple. (a)
a) Madanmohan temple
b) Rasamancha temple
c) Jor Bangla temple
d) Bangla temple
10) Ranjit Singh was great ruler of the Sikh Kingdom. True/False. True
11) The point where a mass of warm air meets a mass of cold air is called a front
(d)
a) depression b) hurricane
c) cyclone d) front

12) Which of these is not part of the socio-cultural environment?

a) religion b) education
c) factories d) music

13) In India, why is the birth of a girl-child often seen as something to be sorry about? All the
above (d)
a) A girl is sent to her husband's house after marriage, so any money spent on her is seen
as a waste.
b) It is believed that a boy will earn money and take care of the parents in their old age,
while a girl will not.
c) Parents often have to pay large amounts of money as dowry when their daughters get
married.
d) All of the above.
14) When an advertisement is done to educate, inform and motivate the public, without
expecting financial gains, it is called social advertising. ©
a) commercial advertising
b) political advertising
c) social advertising
d) none of the above
15) Identify the image M Fathima Beevi (d)
a) Pratibha Patil
b) Sushma Swaraj
c) Mamta Banerjee
d) M Fathima Beevi
16) If settlements are found on both sides of the track or roads they are called
Parallel settlements. (a)
a) parallel settlements
b) linear settlements
c) radial settlements
d) curve settlements
17) The last Sikh Guru who transformed the Sikhs into a military community was
Guru Gobind Singh. (b)
a) Guru Nanak
b) Guru Gobind Singh
c) Guru Arjan De
d) Guru Tegh Bahadur
18) It particularly plays a major role in rescue and relief operations helicopter. (b)
a) aeroplane b) helicopter
 c) ship d) train
19) water bearing layers of Rock under the ground are called acquifer. (b)
a) water table b) aquifer
c) underground water
d) igneous rocks
20) Media can influence public opinion. Correct Statement/ Incorrect Statement
Correct

Section B
Very short answers (4×2=8)
21) How and when did the Maratha kingdom come to an end?
Ans. The Marathas clashed with Abdali in the third battle of Panipat in 1761 CE and routed,
never to recover.
22) A) What is a desert?
Ans. Deserts are regions which
● Experience extreme diurnal and seasonal temperatures.
● Receive low rainfall.
● Have scanty vegetation.
OR
B) Define Oasis
Ans. Oasis are perennial sources of freshwater, in the form of springs and ponds in the deserts.
23) Explain the role played by agriculture in silk production?
Ans. In the production of silk agriculture plays crucial role.
● to get better silk Yan the cultivator needs better mulberry trees to feed the silkworms.
● For this the cultivator needs fertilizers and pesticides.
24) Describe the origin of Urdu.
Ans. * With the upcoming of the terks and persians a mixture of Persian and Hindi was born.
● The word 'Urdu' means 'camp' and it was initially the language used by soldiers to talk
with each other.

Section C
Short answers (5×3=15)
25) A) Write the factors determining people's choice of markets.
Ans. People's choice of markets depends on certain factors like:
Availability, convenience, quality, prices, the kind of credit being given.
● people usually prefer to go to markets which are convenient especially with regard to
distance
● They also prefer to frequently visit those markets that gives the best quality at the lowest
price.

OR
B) Define the barter system.
Ans. * In ancient days before the invention of money people met in a marketplace to exchange
goods and services for example a cow could be bartered or exchanged for 10 sacks of wheat.
● This type of exchange of goods or services for other goods or services instead of money
is called barter.

26) A) Write a short note on Bauls of Bengal.

Ans. * Bauls are wandering musicians of Bengal and an integral part of the culture of rural
Bengal
● Their songs combine elements of Bhakti and Sufi traditions.
● The folk music song by the Bauls dates back to the 15th century CE.
OR
B) Why is it difficult to trace the histories of most tribal communities?
Ans. * Generally tribal communities did not record the history in any written form.
● Instead the tribal people had a rich oral tradition, where stories and beliefs were handed
down orally from generation to generation.
● With no written record historians and scholars found it difficult to be certain about tribal
origins.
● The tribes did not encourage outsiders to enter their community. This combined with the
fact that they lived in places that were not easy to access made it difficult for scholars to
approach them.
27) Explain the advantages of indirect marketing.
Ans. * Promotes job opportunities for everyone especially the weaver.
*The weaver need not worry about buying raw materials, waiting for customers etc.
*No stock would remain unsold with him as all the sarees are taken from him and he gets paid.
28) Transport and communication can be considered the lifelines of a country. Give reason.
Ans. * Transport refers to the movement of people and material from one place to another.
*Communication refers to movement transfer or exchange of information.
*If transport and communication fail, production of goods and services will come to a halt.
29) Describe the basic teachings of Guru Nanak? Name the religion based on his teachings.
Ans. *Guru Nanak believed in one God a God who was personal and merciful.
● Advised three practices
● Naam japo: constantly chant god's name - Satnam waheguru
● Kirat karo : earn an honest livelihood.
● Band chhako - share with others.
● He urged people to fight against superstition and ignorance.
● He also emphasized the equality of humans, especially that of men and women and
preached against caste distinction.
● The new religion was called Sikhism and the holy scripture of the Sikhs was called the
Guru Granth Sahib.

Section D
Long answers (4×5=20)
30)A) Write in detail about steps taken to reduce gender bias in India.
Ans. *Today, women and girls are having access to opportunities that were not available till
recently.
*Primary school enrollment of girls has increased.
*More women have become a part of local bodies and a gram panchayats
*Several acts have been passed in parliament to bring gender equality. 33% reservation has
been introduced in local bodies.
*In some states like Tamil Nadu, education is free for girls. They are also given free books,
uniforms, noon meals and bicycles to commute to school.
OR
B)Discuss the role of a retailer in the marketplace.
Ans. *Retailer act as a link between the producer and the consumer.
*By stocking various goods under one roof the retailer becomes a non stop shop for the
consumer
*the retailer also acts as a publicity agent for the producer
*By keeping a check on the quality of goods sold you also ensures a regular customer bank and
bills a brand loyalty.
*Since customer satisfaction is the key to the success of any trade, retailer takes great care in
stocking popular branded items.
*The retailer has to stock 'moving' items that is items in high demand to ensure the Goodwill of
the customer.
*A retailer takes care to display the items in an attractive manner to attract the attention of the
customer.
31) With the help of a diagram, show how the gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon affect
the tides.
Ans. *When the Sun, the Moon and the Earth are in straight line, the sun's gravitational pull
gets added to that of the Moon. The tides then have a higher tidal range.
*During these times the high tides are especially high and the low tides are especially low. Such
tides are called spring tides. They occur on full moon days and New Moon days.
*If the Sun and the Moon are at right angles to one another, the gravitational pull of the sun on
the earth partially cancels that of the moon.
*During these periods the high tides are not very high and the low tides are not very low. These
tides are called neap tides. They occur during the quarter phases of the Moon.
32) A) Give an account of the general nature of the tribal society.
Ans. *Tribal people come from vastly different backgrounds. However, there are some
similarities among the tribal groups in their beliefs and practices.
*The life are closely interwoven with nature. They worship nature and believe that all life on
Earth is inter-related.
*Tribal society has deep respect for all life forms, including plants.
*They believe in sharing all resources equally among all members.
*Tribal societies are largely egalitarian,i.e., they believe in the equality of all members. Ties of
kinship or family relationships are very strong.
*Concepts of slavery and caste- based discrimination are generally absent. Widow remarriage is
encouraged.The position of the ruler is not hereditary.
*Unlike non tribal societies, which have a complex and inter-related economic exchange
system, tribes tend to form self-sufficient economic units.
OR
B) What were the reasons for the decline of the Mughals?
Ans. *Aurangzeb's policies made enemies of the Rajputs, Sikhs, Jats and the Marathas.
*Aurangzeb's frequent wars depleted the treasury.
*The troops were fighting on too many fronts at the same time and were unable to prevent the
emergence of independent provinces.
"There was a steep fall in the revenue from semi independent provinces etc
*The later Mughal emperors continued to live in a world of fading splendour, out of touch with
reality
*They were also controlled by the powerful nobles and were unable to hold the Empire together.
*The Mughal dynasty did not have a clear rule of succession which led to conflict after the death
of every ruler.
33) A) Mention the relative advantages of road, rail and air transport
Ans.Road
*Door to door service main means of transport in remote villages.
*Easy to build and maintain in difficult terrains like forest and mountains.
Rail
*Fairly fast, safe, cheap and comfortable.
*Can carry large number of passengers and bulky goods over very long distances at a given
point of time.
*Largest employer in India.
Air
*Fastest means of transport.
*Safe for carrying perishable, brittle and highly valuable cargo Independent of the type of terrain.
*Boon to regions dominated by hills and inaccessible areas and to reach disaster hit regions.
Links the countries of the world.
OR
B) Where and how does convectional rainfall take place?
Ans.*Convectional rainfall is common in places with equatorial and tropical climates where
intense heating of the Earth's surface takes place during the day.
*During the course of the day the air above the land becomes heated. This makes the air less
dense, so it rises.
*As the air rises it cools. Since cool air cannot hold as much water vapour as warm air,
condensation occurs. Towering thunderstorm clouds are formed.
*When the weight of the water in these clouds becomes more than the cloud can hold the water
comes down as a huge downpour. This is known as convectional rainfall.

Section E
34) Case Study (3×4=12)

A)The second Peshwa Baji Rao I, was determined to take Maratha glory to greater heights.
Under him the marathas to control of Gujarat, raided Bengal, and overran Malwa and
Bundelkhand. They defeated the Mughal army near Delhi in 1737 CE. They also defeated the
Nizam of Hyderabad, who had been sent by the Mughal emperor to drive out the Marathas from
Malwa. Asaf Jah was forced to enter into a treaty with the Marathas. Baji Rao, however, did not
occupy the throne.
a) Who was determined to take Maratha glory to greater heights?
i) Baji Rao ii) Baji Rao II
iii) Baji Rao I iv) Balaji Rao
Ans. iii - Baji Rao I
b) Write two incidents that took place in 1737 CE.
Ans. They defeated the Mughal army near Delhi and they also defeated the Nizam of
Hyderabad who had been sent by the Mughal emperor to drive out the Marathas from Malwa.
c) What was Asaf Jah forced to do?
Ans. Asaf Jah was forced to enter into a treaty with the Marathas.
d) Under him the Marathas took control of Gujarat, raided Bengal.
B)Ladakh sparsely populated. Agriculture, horticulture, sericulture, cattle rearing, handicrafts,
tourism and trading are the major economic activities of the people. Generally crops are grown
in summer between May and September. Apart from wheat, the main crops include oats, barley,
maize, potato, turnip, beans and peas. The region is highly suitable for fruit cultivation. Fruits
like apricot, golden apple, melon, mulberry and grapes are grown.
a) Name the major economic activities of the people of Ladakh.
Ans. Agriculture, horticulture, sericulture, cattle rearing, handicrafts, tourism and trading are the
major economic activities of the people.
b) When are crops grown in Ladakh?
Ans. Generally crops are grown in summer between May and September
c) For which cultivation is the region highly suitable, also name them.
Ans. The region is highly suitable for fruit cultivation. Fruits like apricot, golden apple, melon,
mulberry and grapes are grown.
d) Ladahk is densely populated. True/False - False
C)Muthu starts out as a wage-worker in Kanchipuram at the age of 17. He gets a wage of
Rs.500 - 700 per sari. If he weaves three saris a month he earns around Rs 2,000 per month.
As his experience grows, he becomes a job- worker. He rents a room with a loom within
Kanchipuram. He now graduates to making saris of Rs 1,000-1,200 range to earn Rs 5,000 and
6,000 per month. At the age of 27, Muthu becomes a Grade I contract worker. He is still renting
a house with the loom. He now weaves more expensive saris and earns around Rs 10,000 to
12,000 per month, plus a 5% incentive.
a) What does Muthu starts at the age of 17?
Ans. Muthu starts out as a wage-worker in Kanchipuram at the age of 17.
b) How much does he earn if he weaves three saris per month?
Ans. If he weaves three saris a month he earns around Rs 2,000 per month.
c) At the age of 27, what does he becomes?
i) contract worker
ii) grade I contract worker
iii) grade II contract worker
Ans. ii - grade I contract worker
 d) When Muthu weaves more expensive saris how much does he earn per month?
Ans. He now weaves more expensive saris and earns around Rs 10,000 to 12,000 per month,
plus a 5% incentive.

35) On the political map of India mark the following places: (5×1=5)
a) Anyone administrative town
b) A cold desert which lies in the higher reaches of Himalayas
c) Raja Sawai Jai Singh found his new capital
d) Bharatanatyam dance evolved
e) The dargah of Muinuddin Chishti
Ans. a) Chandigarh, Gandhinagar, New Delhi.
b) Ladakh
c) Jaipur
d) Tamil Nadu
e) Ajmer