Holy Wisdom Convent School, Lahli

Affiliated to CBSE (up to 10+2)

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TERM Exams (2024-25
TERM-2 25)
Class: 7th BB Subject: Social Science
Time: 3:00 Hours Max. Marks : 80
Instructions for Students:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Writing should be neat and tidy.

SECTION A

i. Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each)

1. The coniferous forest which exists in Alaska is known as:

a) Tundra b) Taiga c) Monsoon forest
2. Which of these is a port?
a) New Delhi b) Assam c) Mumbai
3. What is a susu?
a) Dolphin b) Rodent c) Insect
4. Red Grass is also known as:
a) Acacia b) Maroola c) Sweetveld
5. Which is the only permanent river in the Sahara Desert?
a) Amazon b) Nile c) Indus
6. It is not a form of electronic media:
a) Internet b) Cable TV c) Nautanki
7. For easy recognition, brands use:
a) Logos b) Colours c) Paper
8. Markets in rural areas have the problem of:
a) Accommodation b) Assertion c) Availability
9. Production off technical textiles is:
a) Cheap b) Easy c) Expensive
10. The Bengali language is based on__
a) Sanskrit b) Pali c) Hindi d) Tamil
11. MiraBai was a devotee of__
a) Rama b) Shiva c) Krishna d) Vishnu
ii. Fill in the blanks (1 Mark Each)
(Use the hint box for Q. 12 to Q.16 : Temporary, Losses, Sericulture, Bonds, Publicity)

12. The total _____ from fibre to yarn production can be huge.
13. Capital market deals with stock and _____.
14. _____ can be created with the help of advertisement.
15. Rearing of silkworms for producing silk is known as _____.
16. _____ settlements are occupied for a short time.
17. The _____________ travelled far for trade. (Banjaras/Ahom)
18. Sufism originated in _______________. (central Asia / Iraq)
19. Jaganath is worshipped in Orissa. (True/False)
20. The Arghuns defeated the Langhas and occupied Multan. (True/False)

SECTION B: VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (2 Marks Each)

(Attempt Any Two Questions from Q. 21 to Q.23)
21. Where do you find houses on stilts?
22. Why are Amazon rainforests called the lungs of our planet?
23. Define brand.
24. Write a short essay on Aryan’s invasions and effects on tribal communities.
25. Why is the devotion of Mira Bai different from that of the other Bhakti sons?

SECTION C: SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (3 Marks Each)

(Attempt Any Three Questions from Q. 26 to Q.29 and Any Two From Q. 30 to Q.32)
26. What is the non-commercial use of advertisements?
27. What is communication? What are various modes of communication?
28. Write a note about different types of print media available in India.
29. How do animals survive in harsh winters of Ladakh?
30. Who are the banjaras and why are they called good travelers?
31. Write a note on development of Kathak as a regional dance form from its evolution as a
classical dance to its present form today.
32. Explain in detail the home kingdom and tribal community.

SECTION D: LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (5 Marks Each)

Attempt Any Three Questions from Q. 33 to Q. 37)
33. Distinguish between the Sahara Desert and Ladakh Desert.
34. What are the different layers of the Amazon rainforest?
35. Discuss the changing face of advertising.
 36. What should be the characteristics of responsible media?
37. Describe the flora and fauna of the Sahara Desert.
38. What are the conventional characteristics of a Rajput?
OR
Write a note on Guru Nanak and Sikhism.

SECTION E: CASE-BASED QUESTIONS (4 Marks Each)

Q.39.
Case Study 1:
Prairies are dominated by grasses where trees are practically absent. Areas which receive
rainfall of about 50-80 cms have fertile land. Hence, it is cleared and used for farming. Much of the
North American prairie lands have been converted into one of the richest agricultural regions on
Earth. Maize is the major crop grown here. Besides this, soya bean, alpha-alpha and potatoes are
commonly grown.
When the rainy season arrives, the grassland is covered with flowers. Some of these are even able
to survive the harsh winter season. This is because of their unique root structure and thick stem
base. The roots of the Big Bluestem can be 7 feet long and Switchgrass roots can be as long as 11
feet Some roots die each year and decompose, adding organic matter to the soil. This is the reason
why the soil of the prairies is so fertile Fires are very common in grasslands. Some fires are started
by people to clear land and sometimes there are natural fires. Many types of grasses are able to
survive forest fires because they also grow under the ground, so even if the top part is burnt, they
can continue to grow again.
1. What is the main occupation of people in the prairies? (1 Mark)
2. Why are the prairies also known as the "granaries of the world"? (1 Mark)
3. What is ranching? (2 Marks)
Q.40.
Case Study 2:
The people of this region are very hard working. They are mainly involved in farming,
running milk dairies and making milk products. The prairies are also known as the 'Granaries of
the world. This is because they are the largest wheat producers, Canada is the world's sixth-largest
producer and one of the largest exporters of wheat, producing over 25 million tonnes annually and
exporting about 19 million tonnes. The Saskatchewan province in Canada alone grows about 60
per cent of Canada's wheat.
In areas of temperate grasslands where rainfall is very little, grasses are short. Hence, these areas
are suitable only for ranching. Ranching is a practice of raising livestock such as cattle or sheep for
meat or wool Ranching is common as suitable grasses for feeding herbivores are available here.
The leaves and stems of grasses decay after they die and produce rich humus (organic matter). This
helps to create excellent agricultural land so that cereals like wheat can be grown.
 1. List the major crops grown in the prairies. 1
2. "Some of the crops are able to survive in harsh winter seasons." Why? 2
3. Write about special types of grasses found in the prairies. 1

Q.41.
Case Study 3:
Mysore was located to the south of Hyderabad and wasruled by the Wodeyar dynasty. It was an
autonomous state and not under direct control of the Mughals. Haidar Ali was a junior officer
in the army of the Mysore state. Realizing the importance of an organized army, he developed a
strong army and overthrew the Wodeyar dynasty. He then tried to extend the kingdom which
led to conflicts with the Marathas in the west, kingdom of Hyderabad on the north and
theBritish from the south. He was succeeded by his son, Tipu Sultan, who carried on the
unfinished task started by his father.
Case based questions__
1) Who ruled Mysore before Haidar Ali took control? 1
2) What was Haidar Ali’s position in the Mysore Army before he gained power? 1
3) Why did Haidar Ali build a strong army? 1
4) Who became the ruler of Mysore after Heather Ali? 1

SECTION F: MAP WORK (5 Marks)

Q.42. Locate the following on the given maps:

i. On the Map of South America:
o Colombia
o Brazil
o Argentina
ii. On the World Map:
o Sahara Desert
o Thar Desert