ANNUAL EXAMINATION –FEBRUARY-2020-21

SCIENCE

CLASS: VII MAX.MARKS:80

DURATION – 3 Hours DATE: 28-02-2021
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

(a) All questions are compulsory.

(b) This question paper consists of 64 questions.
(c) Q 64. Upload the answer in Assignment folder on Class room Phoenix.

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1 A pendulum clock works on the principle of:
a) acceleration b) periodic motion c) speed d) frequency

(1)
2 When a particle covers equal distance in equal intervals of time, it is said
to be:
a) moving with a uniform speed
b) moving with an average speed
c) moving with an acceleration
d) at rest
(1)
3 The geometrical centre of the mirror is known as:

a) focus b) pole c) centre of curvature d) point of incidence

(1)
4 The man cannot see the light of the candle. Which property of light is
responsible for it?

a) Formation of shadow
b) Reflection of light
c) Rectilinear propagation of
light
d) Refraction of light

5 Which ancient time keeping device measures time based on the principle (1)
of shadow formation?

a) Hour glass b) Water clock c) Sundial d) Pendulum clock

6 Angle of reflection is the: (1)

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 a) angle between reflected ray and the mirror.
b) angle between reflected ray and the incident ray.
c) angle between reflected ray and the normal.
d) angle between incident ray and the normal.

7 Litty is sitting 40cm away from a plane mirror. What is the distance (1)
between Litty and her image?

a) 40cm
b) 22cm
c) 80cm
d) Litty cannot see any image
8 Rani reached her office at 10.00 am and after her work she left the office (1)
at 3.30pm. For how many minutes was Rani in her office?

a) 300minutes b) 200minutes c) 330minutes d) 390minutes

9 Write any two differences between real and virtual image . (1)

The combining capacity of the atom of an element is known as:

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a) atomicity
b) valency
c) reactivity
d) chemical formula

11 An element X has valency 2. Identify the formula of its oxide. (1)

a) X3O2
b) O2X3
c) X2O3
d) XO
12 The pie chart shows the composition of air. The chemical symbols for (1)
Oxygen and Nitrogen are:

a) O and Ni
b) O and N
c) Ox and N
d) Cu and Ne

13 What do farmers add to reduce the acidity of the soil? (1)

a) Sodium hydroxide
b) Calcium chloride
c) Sodium chloride
d) Calcium hydroxide

14 Which of the following is called the ‘King of chemicals’? (1)

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 a) NaOH
b) HCl
c) H2SO4
d) HNO3

15 Ria was performing an experiment. When she added an acid to a metal, (1)
she observed some bubbles. Identify the gas produced as a result of the
reaction.

a) Oxygen
b) Hydrogen
c) Chlorine
d) Water

16 Who am I? I am a salt used in baking bread: (1)

(a) Sodium carbonate
(b) Calcium carbonate
(c) Calcium hydroxide
(d) Sodium bicarbonate

17 The chemical formula of a compound is Na2SO4. The elements present in (1)

the compound are:

a) Sodium, Sulphur and Oxygen

b) Natrium, Sulphur and Oxygen
c) Silicon, Sodium and Oxygen
d) Sodium and Sulphate

18 Differentiate between acids and bases. (Four points). (2)

19 Tina saw two unlabelled bottles containing an acid and a base in the (2)
chemistry lab. She wanted to check the nature of these liquids by tasting.
Her friend Prakriti stopped her and suggested to use the methyl orange
indicator.
(i) What would happen if she had tasted the unknown substance?
(ii) Predict the colour change of methyl orange with acid and base.

20 What is the function of hair in the nose? (1)

(a) To secrete mucus.

(b) To prevent germs from entering the lungs.
(c) To protect the mucus glands.
(d) To trap dust particles.

21 While learning to ride a bicycle Mina lost her balance and fell down. She (1)
got a cut on her knee and it started bleeding. Bleeding stopped
automatically after some time. This is due to:

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 a) RBC b) Plasma c) Platelets d) WBC

22 Sometimes when we do heavy exercise, anaerobic respiration takes place (1)

in our muscle cells. What is produced during this process?

a) Alcohol and lactic acid

b) Alcohol and CO2

c) Lactic acid and CO2

d) Lactic acid only

23 Priya observed flowers of two different plants X and Y. Flowers of X are (1)
large, coloured, and showy and produce nectar while flowers of Y are
small, dull without nectar. Pollen grains of X are sticky and bigger while
pollen grains of Y are small in size and dry.

Which of the following is correct regarding X and Y?

a) X could be pollinated by insect whereas Y could be pollinated by wind.

b) X could be pollinated by wind whereas Y could be pollinated by water.
c) X could be pollinated by wind whereas Y could be pollinated by insect.
d) X could be pollinated by water whereas Y could be pollinated by insect.
The evaporation of water from leaves generates a suction pull which
24 (1)
can pull water to great heights in tall trees. Movement of sap
through the plant is facilitated by:

a) absorption by roots
b) gravitational force
c) transpiration pull and absorption by roots
d) height of sap

25 The air that we breathe in passes to the tiny sacs called: (1)
a) bronchi b) alveoli c) bronchioles d) pharynx
26 The filtering units of the human urinary system are: (1)

a)ureter b) urethra c) nephridia d) nephrons

27 The process of transporting the food from the leaves to other parts of the (1)
plant
a) Translocation b) Ascent of sap c)Transpiration d) Sieve tubes
28 If the kidneys of a person fail to function due to infection or injury, blood (1)
is filtered periodically by using an artificial kidney to eliminate the wastes
from the blood. This process is called:

a)Dialysis b) Kidney transplant c) Typhoid d) Diabetes

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29 Observe the following figure and answer the following questions. (3)

(i) Which type of artificial vegetative propagation has been shown in this
figure?

(ii) Name two plants where this method of vegetative reproduction takes
place.
(iii) Label the parts (A) and (B) in the given figure.

30 Anila was surprised when the teacher explained that the end result of (2)
respiration is production of carbon-di-oxide and water. All this while she
believed that respiration means only breathing. Giving two points of
differences, explain to her that the two processes are not similar.

31 A shop keeper wanted to fix a mirror which will give a maximum view of (1)
his shop. What type of mirror should he use?

a) Concave mirror
b) Plane mirror
c) Convex mirror
d) No mirror can be used
32 A simple pendulum makes 6 oscillations in 12 seconds. Its time period (1)
is______

a) 1/2 s b) 2 s c)12 s d) 6 s
33 Concave mirrors are used in solar powered gadgets because: (1)
a) It diverges rays of light.
b) It converges rays of light.
c) It neither converges nor diverges rays of light.
d) None of the above.
34 A car covers a distance of 144 km in 2 hours. Calculate the speed in (2)
km/h and in m/s.

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35 Kavitha’s teacher set up the following experiment to analyse the (1)
conditions necessary for rusting of Iron. In which of the following test
tube do you think rusting of iron nail will be faster?

a) Test tube A
b) Both test tube A and B
c) Test tube B
d) Equal in test tube A, B and C

Meenu kept a metal spoon in a glass jar filled with pickle for a few days.
36 (1)
She observed that there were holes in the spoon. What could be the
possible reason for this?

a) Oil present in pickle dissolves the metal.

b) Oil present in pickle liberates a gas in which metal gets dissolved.
c) Metal reacts with acid present in pickle to form salt.
d) The glass reacts with metal to form acid.
37 Observe the given figure. Will the bulb glow in the circuit? Choose the (1)
correct reason.

a) Yes, lemon is a basic substance and conducts electricity.

b) Yes, lemon is an acidic substance and conducts electricity.
c) No, lemon is an acidic substance and does not conduct electricity.
d) Yes, lemon is a neutral substance and conducts electricity.

38 Observe the given figure: (2)

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 (i) Identify the reaction.
(ii) Why does the colour of the solution change?
(iii) Represent the reaction by means of a word equation.
39 Give reasons: (2)
(i) Cut vegetables turn brown when exposed to air.
(ii) Tooth paste is basic in nature.
40 A filamentous alga X is found in ponds, lakes and streams. The (1)
filament of this alga breaks into two (or more) pieces on maturing and
each piece then grows to become a new alga. Identify the alga from
the following:
a) Paramecium b) Hydra c) Spirogyra d) Yeast
41 The main function of hemoglobin in the red blood cells is to: (1)
a. help the blood to clot
b. distribute heat
c. destroy bacteria
d. carry oxygen

42 The order of the parts of a flower, from the outside whorl inwards is: (1)

a. Sepals, Pistil, Stamens , Petals

b. Sepals, Petals, Stamens, Pistil
c. Pistil, Sepals, Stamens, Petals
d. Petals, Pistil, Stamens, Sepals

43 Ana’s mother, always asks her to play outdoor games and to sweat (2)
herself. Why is her mother asking her to do so?

44 Observe the diagram carefully and state the process denoted by X and Y (2)
in the flower.

45 A child is standing in front of a magic mirror. He finds the image of his (1)
head bigger, the middle portion of his body to be of the same and the
lower portion to be smaller. What is the order of combination of mirrors
used for the magic mirror from the top?

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 a) Concave mirror, Plane mirror, Convex mirror
b) Convex mirror, Plane mirror, Concave mirror
c) Plane mirror, Concave mirror, Convex mirror
d) Convex mirror, Plane mirror, Concave mirror

46 Which of the following, does this graph represent? (1)

a) An object whose speed is increasing.

b) An object is moving with constant speed.
c) An object is moving on a straight road.
d) An object whose speed is zero.
47 (1)
The distance-time graph of the motion of an object (toy car) is given
below.
Study the graph and find the speed of the toy car during the first10
Seconds.

a) 20m/s b) 0.05 m/s c) 200 m/s d)10m/s

48 Study the graph and find the total distance covered by the object. (1)

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 a) 200m b) 300m c)500m d) 60m
49 Mansi who was travelling in a car noted the following odometer (1)
readings at
8 am: 34572.7km and 10 am: 34668.7 km.
If the car did not halt during this period, the speed of the car
was_______________

a)48km/h b) 96km/h c) 48m/s d)96m/s

50 Assertion (A): All alkalis are bases but all bases are not alkalis. (1)
Reason (R): All bases are not soluble in water, water soluble bases are
called alkalis.
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.
51 While Rani was playing in the garden she was stung by a wasp. Her (1)
mother should apply ___________ to relieve the pain.

a)common salt
b) vinegar
c) baking soda
d) water
52 Anaerobic bacteria digest animal waste and produce biogas (change-A). (1)
The biogas is then burnt as fuel (change-B).
Identify the changes A and B.

a) A is physical and B is chemical change.

b) Both A and B are chemical change.
c) A is chemical and B is physical change.
d) Both A and B are physical change

53 Mia filled a test tube with lime water and blew into it. To her surprise the (1)
lime water turned milky. Identify the correct reason.
a) Due to the formation of CaCl2
b) Due to reaction between lime water and oxygen
c) Due to the reaction between Ca(OH)2 and CO2
d) Due to displacement reaction
54 Observe the experiment setup given and identify the process. (1)

a) Displacement reaction

b) Crystallisation reaction

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 c) Neutralization Reaction

d) Rusting

55 Read the following statements and choose the correct option. (1)

(i) Flowers pollinated by insects are colourless and small in size.

(ii) Seeds with spines are dispersed by humans and animals.

a) Statement (i) is correct while statement (ii) is incorrect.

b) Statement (ii) is correct while statement (i) is incorrect.
c) Both statements are correct.
d) Both statements are incorrect.
56 Based on the information given below. Identify P, Q and R. (1)

P - Transports blood to the heart

Q – Very thin and connect arteries and veins
R - Transport blood away from the heart
a) P - Capillaries, Q - Veins, R - Arteries
b) P - Arteries, Q - Veins, R - Capillaries
c) P - Veins, Q - Capillaries, R - Arteries
d) P - Capillaries, Q - Arteries, R - Veins
57 A thick underground stem of a plant which has stored food has a (1)
number of eyes on it. When the old stem of this plant is planted in
the soil, each point on its surface grows into a new plant. What is
the name of this method of reproduction in plants?

a) Vegetative propagation of tubers

b) Sexual reproduction by seeds
c) Vegetative propagation by bulbs
d) Sexual reproduction by flowers
58 Excretory system varies in different animals. The waste product of (1)
animals that live in water is ammonia, which directly dissolves in
water. Which animal excrete wastes in the form of uric acid?
a) Humans b) Birds c) Fish d) All of these
59 Which organ is represented by X in the human body? (1)
a) The skin
b) The heart
c) The lungs
d) The kidneys

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60 The given figure illustrates a stage during reproduction in flowering (1)
plants. What is structure X?

a) An ovule before pollination, but after fertilization.

b) An ovule before fertilization, but after pollination.
c) A pollen grain before pollination, but after
fertilization.
d) A pollen grain before fertilization, but after
pollination.
61 Reni has made a pendulum by tying a stone to a string. Its time period is (2)
0.5s. Can you help Reni to redesign her pendulum with a time period of
1second?
a) How will you achieve this?
b) Suggest the factor on which the time period of a pendulum depends so
that Reni can redesign her pendulum.
62 Choose the correct reactants from the list given below and create two (2)
word equations to represent the formation of the following salts.

i) Sodium chloride
ii) Magnesium chloride

(Sodium hydroxide, Hydrochloric acid, Sodium, Magnesium, Magnesium

Hydroxide, Hydrogen, Sulphuric acid, Water)

63 Propose two advantages that farmers might gain from adopting vegetative (1)
propagation in plants.

64 Answer in detail: (Upload the answer in Assignment folder on class (5)

room phoenix)

(i) Moon reflects the rays of sun. What type of reflection takes
place there? Justify your answer
(ii) With the help of diagram state the laws of reflection of light.

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