JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA KASARAGOD

TERM-2 MODEL EXAM 2022-23

SUBJECT-SOCIAL SCIENCE
CLASS-VII
Time- 3HOURS M.M-80 .

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
All questions are compulsory
1 The question paper contains four sections. 9
2 2. Section A has 40 questions (Competency based questions). Each question carries 1 mark.
3 Section B has 8 questions (Reasoning based questions). Each question carries 1 mark.
4 Section C has 12 questions (Short Answer questions). Each question carries 2 marks.
5 Section D has 2 questions (Long answer questions). Each question carries 4 marks.

SECTION - A

(READ THE PASSAGE CAREFULLY AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS) 5X1=5

The Ganga-Brahmaputra basin

The tributaries of rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra together form the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin in the Indian
subcontinent. The basin lies in the sub-tropical region that is situated between 10°N to 30°N latitudes. The
tributaries of the River Ganga like the Ghaghra, the Son, the Chambal, the Gandak, the Kosi and the tributaries
of Brahmaputra drain it.

The plains of the Ganga and the Brahmaputra, the mountains and the foothills of the Himalayas and the
Sundarbans delta are the main features of Ganga and Brahmaputra basin. The area is dominated by monsoon
climate. The monsoon brings rains from mid-June to mid-September. The summers are hot and the winters
cool

Q 1. which river,s tributaries form the ganga brahmputra basin

a. The tributaries of ganga and brahmputra
b. The tributaries of Krishna and Godavari
c. The tributaries of Narmada and tapi
d. The tributaries of Ganga and Yamuna

Q2. In which region Ganga brahmputra basin lies

a.Tropical region

b. sub-tropical region
c. Dry region
d. Cold region
Q3. What is the latitudinal extent of the and the Ganga Brahmaputra basin

a10°N to 30°N latitudes

b. 20°N to 30°N latitudes
c. 30°N to 34°N latitudes
d. 15°N to 30°N latitudes
Q4. Ganga Brahmaputra basin climate
a monsoon climate
b Hot climate
c. Cold climate
d.Hot and dry climate
.
Q5. Name the continent in which the the Ganga Brahmaputra basin is located .

a.Africa continent c. Indian subcontinent

b.  South America d. North America
Q .Identify the following pictures: . 5X1=5

5.

(READ THE PASSAGE CAREFULLY AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS) 5X1=5

LADAKH
Ladakh is a cold desert that lies in the Great Himalayas. The altitude of Ladakh ranges from 3000 meters to
8000 meters due to which the climate here is extremely cold and dry. The air at this altitude is so thin that the
heat of the sun can be felt intensely. The day temperature during the summers is just above 0˚C and the night
temperature goes as low as -30˚C. Winters are extremely cold with temperature remaining less than -40˚C for
most of the time.
Q1. In which mountain range ladakh desert is located
a. Great Himalayas
b. Andes
c. Ural
d. Rocky
Q2. Ladakh is a .......... desert
a.cold and wet
b hot and humid
c.cold and dry
 d.none of these
Q3. what is the altitude of ladakh range
a. 3000 meters to 8000 meters
b. 4000 meters to 6000 meters
c. 3000 meters to 5000 meters
d. 5000 meters to 8000 meters

Q4.what is the temperature of ladakh during winters

a. above 0˚C
b. less than -40˚C
c. -30˚C
d. 0˚C

Q5. Ladakh is the largest union territory of India as per area

True
False

Khabar Lahriya
Khabar Lahriya is a local newspaper called which is a fortnightly that is run by eight Dalit women in Chitrakoot
district in Uttar Pradesh. Written in the local language, Bundeli, this eight-page newspaper reports on Dalit
issues and cases of violence against women and political corruption. The newspaper reaches farmers,
shopkeepers, panchayat members, school teachers and women who have recently learnt to read and write.
Q 1. Which of the following is electronic media :

a. Newspaper
b. TV
c. Radio
d. Both b and c

Q2. Which one of the following is print media?

(a) Newspaper
(b) T.V.
(c) Radio
(d) Television

Q3.  Khabar Lahriya is a

a.local newspaper in U.P

b .A Magazine
c. national newspaper
d.radio programme

Q4. Local newspaper generally publish

a.local news
b.national news
c.International news
d. none

Q5. In which language khabar lehriya newspaper is being published

a. Bundeli
b. Only Hindi
c. English
d. Both B and C
Awadh

Burhan-ul-Mulk Sa‘adat Khan was appointed subadar of Awadh in 1722 and founded a state which was one of
the most important to emerge out of the break-up of the Mughal Empire. Awadh was a prosperous region,
controlling the rich alluvial Ganga plain and the main trade route between north India and Bengal. Burhan-ul-
Mulk also held the combined offices of subadari, diwani and faujdari. In other words, he was responsible for
managing the political, financial and military affairs of the province of Awadh. Burhan-ul-Mulk tried to
decrease Mughal influence in the Awadh region by reducing the number of office holders (jagirdars) appointed
by the Mughals.

Q1.who was the founder of Awadh state ?

a. Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah
b. Murshid kuli khan
c. Ali Vardi khan
d. Burhan-ul-Mulk Sa‘adat Khan
Q2.when was Burhan-ul-Mulk Sa'adat Khan appointed as subedar of Awadh?
a 1722 b.1820 c. 1799 d. 1750

Q3.which parts trade was controlled by Awadh state ?

a.North India c. Western India
b.North west India d. South India

Q4. The offices held BY Burhan-ul-Mulk Sa‘adat

a.Subadar c. Faujdari
b.Diwani d.All of the above

Q5. Q5. the methods by which Burhan-ul-Mulk tried to decrease Mughal influence in the Awadh region

a. by reducing the number of office holders

b. by military power
c. by making alliance
d. by granting money

Q6. MATCH THE FOLLOWING:- 5X1=5

(a)

(i) Anantavarnam – Kerala      

    

(ii) Jagannatha b.  Bengal

 

(iii) Mahodayapurma (c) Orissa

(iv) Lilatilakam (d)  Puri

 

(v) Mangalakavya (e)  kerala  

   

Q 7. On the left side in column there are some key words . On the right side in column , write a
statement in your own words 5X1=5

(i) MONOTHEISM
 
(ii) Hymns
 (iii) DOHAS    

(iv) Khanqahs        

(v) Qawwalis

   

Q7. TICK THE CORRECT ANSWER :- 5X1=5

Q.1 Which one of the following is NOT a means of communication?

(a)Table
(b)Mobilephone
(c)Newspaper
(d) Magazine

Q2.Which is the best means to transport to reach inaccessible areas?

(a)Airways
(b)Waterways
(c)Railways
(d) Roadways

Q3. How is the climate of Amazon basin characterized?

a. By cold and wet

b. By hot and wet
c. By dry or wet
d. None of these

Q4. Which of the following birds are sighted in Ladakh

(a) Robin
(b)Redstarts
(c)Raven
(d) All of these

Q5. Hemis in the Ladakh is a famous

(a)monastery
(b)church
(c)temple
(d) mosque

SECTION -B

Q8. FILL IN THE BLANKS: - 8X1=8

1.the theory advocated by Basavanna

2.Hampi was the capital of the ………….

3. Ramanuja was influenced by the ………….

4.Shankara was an advocate of…………..

5. Aurangzeb fought a protracted war in the ………………

6.Asaf Jah founded the Hyderabad state in ………………….

7. The…….. mentions that Garha Katanga had 70,000 villages

8.As tribal stales became bigger and stronger they gave land grants to………….. ..

SECTION - C ( 2X12=24)

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

Q1. What kinds of exchanges took place between nomadic pastoralists and settled
agriculturists?
Q2. which are the two types of deserts?
Q3. In what ways does media play an important role in a democracy?
Q4. In what ways is a hawker different from a shop owner?
Q5. Why did the trader pay Swapna a low price?
Q6. what is massmedia?
Q7. In what ways are weavers dependent on cloth merchants?
Q8. What is putting out system?
Q9. Which are the three broad categories of natural vegetation?
Q10. explain about different types of market
Q11. list the important cities on the ganga brahmmaputra basin
Q12. Name the world’s largest desert.

SECTION – D 2X4=8

Q1. Why were temples built in Bengal?

Q2. Give reasons:

Ladak attracts large number of tourists