Litera Valley School

Periodic Test -1

2018

Std.VII SUBJECT –Social Science

Max.Marks :40 Time : 1hr.

I.Fill in the blanks: [1x3=3]

1. The uppermost layer of the earth is called _____________.

2. Founder of Pala dynasty was__________.

3. Right to vote is known as ________.

II.Match the column: [1x4=4]

1. Absolute Monarchy a.China

2. Authoritarian Government b.Idi Amin

3. Military Dictatorship c.Hitler

4. Communist Government d.Qatar

III. Answer the following questions:

1. Explain the terms ‘Biosphere’ and ‘Environment’. 1.5+1.5

2. Why do you think that the Turks were able to defeat Indians? Mention any three causes. 3

3. Distinguish between: Igneous Rocks and Sedimentary Rocks. 3

4. Narrate the achievements of Rajendra Chola . 3

5. What do you mean by‘Democracy’. 3

IV. Answer the following questions in detail :

1. What is a Dictoral form of government? 5

2. What do you understand by ‘Rock Cycle’? Explain it with example. Draw the diagram of
‘Rock cycle’. 2.5+2.5

3. Why did the life of people revolve around the temple? 5

V. Show the following locations in map:

1. Location of Chola kingdom 1

2. Locate Andaman and Nicobar Island and Arabian Sea 2