VII SST SP 1

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA STEEL PLANT - CLASS VII SOCIAL SCIENCE SAMPLE PAPER

SET - 1 (CLIMATE & REORGANISATION)

Time: 1.5 Hours | Total Marks: 40

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (10 X 1 = 10 Marks)

1. Which term refers to the pattern of weather an area experiences over a long period, at least several decades?

(a) Season (b) Climate (c) Humidity (d) Topography

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Answer: (b) Climate

2. The word ‘monsoon’ is derived from the Arabic word mausim, which means:

(a) Wind (b) Rain (c) Season (d) Ocean

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Answer: (c) Season

3. In which region of India is an arid climate featuring extremely hot days and cool nights found?

(a) Himalayas (b) Western Coastal Strip (c) Thar Desert (d) Deccan Plateau

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Answer: (c) Thar Desert

4. Who founded the Śhunga dynasty around 185 BCE after the Mauryas?

(a) Aśhoka (b) Puṣhyamitra Śhunga (c) Kaṇiṣhka (d) Khāravela

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Answer: (b) Puṣhyamitra Śhunga

5. The famous 'headless' statue found in Mathura represents which powerful Kuṣhāṇa ruler?

(a) Chandragupta (b) Alexander (c) Kaṇiṣhka (d) Karikāla

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Answer: (c) Kaṇiṣhka

6. Which style of art blended Greco-Roman elements with Indian features using grey-black schist stone?

(a) Mathurā style (b) Mauryan style (c) Gāndhāra style (d) Chola style

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Answer: (c) Gāndhāra style

7. The 'Sangam Age' is named after an assembly of:

(a) Kings (b) Merchants (c) Poets (d) Invaders

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Answer: (c) Poets

8. Which place in Meghalaya receives the highest average annual rainfall in the world?

(a) Srinagar (b) Munnar (c) Shillong (d) Mawsynram

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Answer: (d) Mawsynram

9. What is the cloudless centre of an intense low-pressure storm system called?

(a) Core (b) Eye of the cyclone (c) Depression (d) Glacial burst

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Answer: (b) Eye of the cyclone

10. Which latitudinal line is associated with an extremely hot climate because it receives nearly perpendicular rays?

(a) Arctic Circle (b) Tropic of Capricorn (c) The Equator (d) The South Pole

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Answer: (c) The Equator

Section B: Case-Based Question (03 X 1 = 03 Marks)

"To put it simply, as summer begins, the Asian landmass heats up, creating a powerful low-pressure system over it. Since air always flows from high pressure to low pressure, winds are drawn from the cooler, high-pressure ocean towards the hot land. These carry moisture that condenses over the warmer land and falls in the form of heavy monsoon rains."

1. What system is created over the Asian landmass as it heats up in summer?
2. In what direction does air always flow regarding pressure systems?
3. What do the winds drawn from the ocean carry that results in rain?

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Answers: 1. A low-pressure system. 2. From high pressure to low pressure. 3. Moisture.

Section C: Fill in the Blanks (06 X 01 = 06 Marks)

1. Traditionally, many parts of India divide the year into six seasons or ______ .
2. The word ‘alpine’ climate originates from a mountain range located in ______.
3. The ______ inscription in Odisha records the accomplishments of King Khāravela.
4. Sātavāhana princes were unique because they were often named after their ______.
5. The ______ water diversion system earns its area the name 'rice bowl of the South'.
6. The ______ School of Art used red sandstone and depicted fuller figures with smooth modelling.

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Answers: 1. Ṛitus. 2. Europe. 3. Hāthīgumphā. 4. Mothers. 5. Kallaṇai (Grand Anicut). 6. Mathurā.

Section D: Match the Following (03 X 01 = 03 Marks)

1. Altitude | (a) Moderates the temperature
2. Proximity to ocean | (b) Keeps higher places cooler
3. Latitude | (c) Creates different climates in north and south

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Answers: 1-b, 2-a, 3-c

Section E: Short Answer Questions (05 X 02 = 10 Marks)

1. What is the main difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the atmospheric condition experienced every hour or day, such as rain or bright sunshine.
Climate is the long-term pattern of weather experienced by a region over several decades.

2. Why do hill stations have a cooler climate than the plains below?

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Air density and atmospheric pressure decrease as altitude increases, causing the air to become cooler.
Also, the farther air is from the Earth's surface heated by the sun, the less hot it will be.

3. What was the purpose of the aśhvamedha yajña performed by rulers?

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Rulers performed this Vedic ritual to challenge other kings and establish their position as supreme leaders.
A horse wandered freely, and any territory it crossed unchallenged was considered part of the king’s empire.

4. Briefly describe the economic importance of the Sātavāhana coins.

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Sātavāhana coins often depicted seafaring ships, which suggested that maritime trade was central to their economic life.
This facilitated extensive trade networks that reached as far as the Roman Empire for luxury goods.

5. Mention two Indian festivals associated with seasons or agricultural activities.

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Baisakhi is a major harvest festival celebrated in North India marking the beginning of the solar New Year.
Onam is an agricultural festival in Kerala celebrated with rituals and boat races during the harvest season.

Section F: Long Answer Questions (02 X 04 = 08 Marks)

1. Explain the different factors that determine the climate of a region in India.

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Latitude determines temperature as places near the Equator receive perpendicular rays while polar regions receive oblique rays.
Altitude affects climate because air density decreases at higher elevations, making mountains cooler than the low-lying plains.
Proximity to the ocean acts as a moderator, keeping coastal temperatures stable compared to the extreme temperatures inland.
Topography and seasonal winds also play vital roles by moving air masses or acting as physical barriers like mountains.

2. Discuss the cultural and economic contributions of the Cholas, Cheras, and Pānḍyas.

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These 'three crowned kings' patronised Sangam literature, which consists of the oldest and most valuable Tamil poetry collections.
King Karikāla Chola built the Kallaṇai, a complex irrigation system that supports agriculture for millions even today.
The Cheras and Pānḍyas managed extensive trade with Rome and Greece, exporting spices, timber, ivory, and precious pearls.
The Pānḍyas were also significant naval powers, contributing greatly to the art, architecture, and overall prosperity of south India.