DAV PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLUSTER V
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2024-25)
MID TERM EXAMINATION
SUBJECT- SOCIAL SCIENCE
CLASS – VII

TIME: 3 HOURS MM: 80

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them.
1. Question paper contains 38 questions. All questions are compulsory.
Question paper comprises six sections - A, B, C, D, E and F.
2. Section A- Question no. 1 to 20 are objective type questions / MCQs of 1 mark each.
3. Section B- Question no. 21 to 24 are of very short answer type questions, carrying 2 marks each.
Answers to each question should not exceed 40 words.
4. Section C- Question no. 25 to 29 are short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answers to
each question should not exceed 60 words.
5. Section D- Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answers to each
question should not exceed 120 words.
6. Section E- Question no. 34 to 36 are source-based questions with three sub-questions and are of 4 marks
each.
7. Section F- Question no. 37 and 38 are map-based questions, Geography (3 marks) and History (2
marks). Attach the map with your answer sheet.
8. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in a few
questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
9. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.
10. 15 minutes of reading time has been allocated to read this paper.

SECTION A

1. Which among the following are appropriate measures of soil conservation. Choose the correct 1
answer from the options given below:
1. Cutting of trees
2. Plantation of trees
3. Selective agricultural practices
4. Management of pastureland

Options:
a) Only 1
b) 1 and 3

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 c) 2 and 3
d) 2, 3 and 4

2. Consider the following statements regarding the Stratosphere: 1

i. clouds are formed in this layer.

ii. Meteors burn up in this layer of atmosphere.
iii. It provides suitable condition for airplane to fly.
iv. Ozone layer is found in the stratosphere.

Which one of the following statements are true. Choose the correct option:
a) iii, iv and ii
b) i, iii and iv
c) i and ii
d) iv, iii and ii

3. Match the column A and B and choose the correct option given below: 1

COLUMN A COLUMN B
A. Running Water i. Mushroom rock
B. Mountain Glacier ii. Agent of gradation
C. Sand dunes iii. Siachen
D. Red Soil iv. Porous
Options:
a) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv
b) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii
c) A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii
d) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv

4. Which of the following phenomena would be best for the society. Choose the correct option 1
given below:
Options:
a) Stereotyping
b) Gender inequality
c) Wage gap
d) Gender equality and awareness

5. Indian rulers got defeated by the Turks because of various reasons. Choose the INCORRECT reason from the
given options: 1
a) Old methods of war and equipment
b) Disunity among rulers
c) Superstitions
d) Caste System

6. Given below are the two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the 1
statements and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A) - The Rashtrakutas, Palas and Pratiharas were in a constant struggle to possess
Kanauj.
Reason (R) – It was easy to conquer Kanauj.
a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).
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 b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).
c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
d) (A) is false but (R) is true.

7. Read the passage carefully and answer the given question- 1

“Sheikho is a 10 years old boy. He picks up rags from the garbage every morning from four to
eight, when half the population of the city is still sleeping. After that he works at his father’s
cycle repair shop till late in the evening. He wants to go to school. Laugh and play like other
children but heis always working.”
Which of the following programmes initiated by the Government can improve
the condition of Sheikho?
a) Sukanya Samridhi Yojana
b) Healthcare facilities
c) Reservation for SC/ST
d) Free and compulsory education

8. Identify the personality: 1

a) Amrita Pritam
b) Sarojini Naidu
c) Mahadevi Verma
d) Mahashweta Devi

9. What was the main cultural development that took place after the invasion of Mahmud Ghazni in 1
India?
a) Cultural interaction of India and Islamic Central Asia
b) Disagreement between Hindus and Sikhs
c) Fight between local people
d) Islamic culture was everywhere in India

10. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct option: 1

Mahmud of Ghazni was sultan of the Ghaznazvis Empire and he also took control of and
.
a) Rome and Greece
b) Iran and Iraq
c) Afghanistan and Khurasan
d) Syria and Persia

11. Find the mismatched pair: 1

a) Mahmud Ghazni----- Destruction of Somnath Temple
b) Muhammad Ghori------- Prithviraj Chauhan
c) Mahmud Ghazni------ Qutubuddin Aibek
d) Muhammad Ghori ----- Battle of Tarain

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12. Identify the type of pollution caused on the basis of given clues and choose the correct
option:
I) Factories and industries are the main source of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and
chemicals.
II) The burning of fossil fuels releases harmful gases such as nitrogen oxides and Sulphur
oxides.
III) The gases emitted from vehicles such as jeeps, trucks, cars, buses etc. pollute the
environment.
Options:
a) Water pollution
b) Noise pollution
c) Soil contamination
d) Air pollution

13. Correct and rewrite the given statement with help of given options: 1
“Millibar is an instrument which is used to measure pressure of air and its unit is known as
barometer.
Options:
a) Rain gauge, millimeter
b) Hygrometer, centimeter
c) Barometer, millibar
d) Scale, kilogram

14. Identify the person on the basis of clues given below: 1

● He conquered Kanauj around 836 CE.
● He was a well-known scholar.
Options:
a) Devpala
b) Mihir Bhoj
c) Govinda III
d) Dantidurga

15. Match the Column I and Column II and choose the correct option: 1

COLUMN I COLUMN II
A. Balban i. Muhammad -bin-Tughlaq
B. Juna Khan ii. Ziauddin Barani
C. Tarikh-i-Ferozshahi iii. South Delhi
D. Tughlaqabad Fort iv. Slave Dynasty

Options:
a) A-i, B-iii, C-iv, D-ii
b) A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii
c) A-iii, B-ii, C-i, D-iv
d) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i

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16. Answer the following questions:
i) Identify the monument shown in the image.
ii) Name the ruler who started the construction of this monument.

Options:
a) Red Fort, Shah Jahan
b) Buland Darwaja, Akbar
c) Qutub Minar, Qutbuddin Aibak
d) Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan

17. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read the statements carefully and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): Some religious places ban the entry of people belonging to other communities
and castes.
Reason(R): Certain communities look down upon others and do not give them jobs or houses
on rent.
Options:
a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
b) Both (A) and (R) are true and R is not the correct explanation of (A)
c) (A) is true but (R) is false
d) (A) is false but (R)is true

18. Complete the following table by choosing the correct option-

KINGDOM FOUNDER ACHIEVEMENT
a. Nagabhatta-I Regional languages
developed
Rashtrakutas b. Rock cut temples of Ellora
Options:
a) Rashtrakutas, Dantidurga
b) Palas, Devpala
c) Pratiharas, Dantidurga
d) Palas, Dharmapala

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19. Find the mismatched pair from the options given below.
a) Preamble- An introduction to the Indian Constitution
b) Constitution of India- Came into effect on 15 August 1947
c) Opposition-all parties other than the party in power.
d) Right to Equality-Fundamental Right

20. “Project Priyadarshani” is a project that has been started by Delhi Tourism comes under which
campaign.
a) Swachh Bharat Mission
b) Badhe Chalo
c) Incredible India
d) Ayush Mission

SECTION B

21. “Oxygen is known as a life supporting gas.” Justify this statement with suitable arguments. 2
22. Highlight any two main administrative features of the kingdoms of North India. 2
23. State any two points highlighting the importance of the constitution. 2
24. During Delhi Sultanate, a new style of architecture was developed.” Elaborate. 2

SECTION C

25. Analyse the impact of Mahmud’s invasions on India. 3

OR
“The Second battle of Tarain was a turning point in the Indian history.” Justify the statement.

26. Identify the type of soil found in the Deccan Plateau and mention its two characteristics. (1+2)

27. “The citizens of India keep a check on their elected representatives.” Justify the statement by 3
giving suitable arguments.
28. How does education help in bringing gender equality? Explain. 3

29. Explain any three types of gender inequalities prevailing in the world. 3

SECTION D

30. Explain the mechanism of rainfall with the help of a well labelled diagram. 2+3

31. Explain the formation of soil with the help of a labelled diagram. 1+4

OR
“A river, like any living form, has a ‘life cycle’.” With reference to the above statement 5
highlight the main stages of the journey of a river.

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32. Assess the economic reforms undertaken by the Ala-ud-din Khalji. 5

OR
Describe the steps taken by Feroz Tughlaq to redress the grievances of the people. 5

33. Highlight the main steps taken by the Indian government to promote equality in the country. 5

SECTION E

34. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:

Besides the natural combination of gases, water vapours and dust particles, the atmosphere
continuously receives man-made substances of both solid and gaseous nature largely due to
multiple human activity. For example, plying automobiles in cities releases gaseous pollutants
like carbon mono-oxide, sulphur dioxide and lead particles which, causing air pollution which
in turn, is a cause of several diseases. 1
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34.1 How is “Smog” formed? 2
34.2 Mention the problems caused by air pollution.
34.3 Give two examples of human activities which contribute to air pollution.

35. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:

Dharampala was the greatest ruler of Pala dynasty. He set up a centre for Buddhist education
which was known as Vikramsheel Vihar. His son Devpala extended the Pala empire and also
defeated the Huns. The end of this period ushered in the decline of Palas. Many scholars were
sent to distant countries to spread Buddhism. They also gave generous grants to Brahmins to
build temples. Palas were the great patrons of art, education and literature.

35.1 How the empire came to be known as “Pala Dynasty”? 1

35.2 Which religion was followed by the Pala rulers? 1
35.3 Who was elected as the King by the people of Bengal and Why? 2

36. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:

Stereotyping of roles has deep roots in the human mind. It may have originated in the early
primitive tribes, as they struggled for the control of territory, the physical strength of males was
considered very important. But unfortunately, the domination continues even in modern times.

36.1 Give an example of stereotyping gender roles. 1

36.2 Mention any one measure to promote gender equality. 1
2
36.3 Why the notion of stereotyping is generally considered negative? Give two reasons

SECTION – F

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37. On an outline political map of India given below.
a. Identify the state marked as A and name the type of soil found in this state. 1+1

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b. Identify the type of soil found in the state marked as B

38. On an outline political map of India, locate and label the following- 1+1
A. Ajmer
B. Kanauj

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 DAV PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CLUSTER V
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2024-25)
MID TERM EXAMINATION
SUBJECT- SOCIAL SCIENCE
CLASS – VII
ANSWER KEY
TIME: 3 HOURS MM: 80
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them.
1. Question paper contains 38 questions. All questions are compulsory.
Question paper comprises six sections - A, B, C, D, E and F.
2. Section A- Question no. 1 to 20 are objective type questions / MCQs of 1 mark each.
3. Section B- Question no. 21 to 24 are of very short answer type questions, carrying 2 marks each.
Answers to each question should not exceed 40 words.
4. Section C- Question no. 25 to 29 are short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answers to
each question should not exceed 60 words.
5. Section D- Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answers to each
question should not exceed 120 words.
6. Section E- Question no. 34 to 36 are source-based questions with three sub-questions and are of 4
marks each.
7. Section F- Question no. 37 and 38 are map-based questions, Geography (3 marks) and History (2
marks). Attach the map with your answer sheet.
8. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in a
few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
9. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.
10. 15 minutes of reading time has been allocated to read this paper.

SECTION A

1. Which among the following are appropriate measures of soil conservation. Choose the correct 1
answer from the options given below:
1. Cutting of trees
2. Plantation of trees
3. Selective agricultural practices
4. Management of pastureland

Options:
a) Only 1
b) 1 and 3

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 c) 2 and 3
d) 2, 3 and 4

2. Consider the following statements regarding the Stratosphere: 1

i. Clouds are formed in this layer.
ii. Meteors burn up in this layer of atmosphere.
iii. It provides suitable condition for airplane to fly.
iv. Ozone layer is found in the stratosphere.
Which one of the following statements are true. Choose the correct option.
a) iii, iv and ii
b) i, iii and iv
c) i and ii
d) iv, iii and ii

3. Match the column A and B and choose the correct option given below: 1

COLUMN A COLUMN B
A. Running Water i. Mushroom rock
B. Mountain Glacier ii. Agent of gradation
C. Sand dunes iii. Siachen
D. Red Soil iv. Porous

Options:
e) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv
f) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii
g) A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii
h) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv

4. Which of the following phenomena would be best for the society, choose the correct option 1
given below.
Options:
a) Stereotyping
b) Gender inequality
c) Wage gap
d) Gender equality and awareness

5. Indian rulers got defeated by the Turks because of various reasons. Choose the INCORRECT 1
reason from the given options:

a) Old methods of war and equipment

b) Disunity among rulers
c) Superstitions
d) Caste System
6. Given below are the two statements labelled as Assertion(A) and Reason(R). Read the 1
statements and choose the correct option:
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 Assertion (A) - The Rashtrakutas, palas and pratiharas were in a constant struggle to
possess Kanauj.
Reason (R) – It was easy to conquer Kanauj.

a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).
b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).
c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
d) (A) is false but (R) is true.

7. Read the passage carefully and answer the given question- 1

“Sheikho is a 10 years old boy. He picks up rags from the garbage every
morning from four to eight, when half the population of the city is still
sleeping. After that he works at his father’s cycle repair shop till late in the
evening. He wants to go to school. Laugh and play like other children but he
is always working.”

Which of the following programmes of the Government can improve the

condition of Sheikho?
a) Sukanya Samridhi Yojana
b) Healthcare facilities
c) Reservation for SC/ST
d) Free and compulsory education

8. Identify the personality: 1

a) Amrita Pritam
b) Sarojini Naidu
c) Mahadevi Verma
d) Mahashweta Devi

9. What was the main cultural development that took place after the invasion of Mahmud 1
Ghazni in India?

a) Cultural interaction of India and Islamic Central Asia

b) Disagreement between Hindus and Sikhs
c) Fight between local people
d) Islamic culture was everywhere in India

10. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct option: 1

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 Mahmud of Ghazni was sultan of the Ghaznazvis Empire and he also took control of
and .
a) Rome and Greece
b) Iran and Iraq
c) Afghanistan and Khurasan
d) Syria and Persia

11. Find the mismatched pair: 1

a) Mahmud Ghazni ----- Destruction of Somnath Temple
b) Muhammad Ghori -------Prithviraj Chauhan
c) Mahmud Ghazni------Qutubuddin Aibek
d) Muhammad Ghori-------- Battle of Tarain
12. Identify the type of pollution caused on the basis of given clues and choose the correct
option:
I) Factories and industries are the main source of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and
chemicals.
II) The burning of fossil fuels releases harmful gases such as nitrogen oxides and Sulphur
oxides.
III) The gases emitted from vehicles such as jeeps, trucks, cars, buses etc. pollute the
environment.
Options:
a) Water pollution
b) Noise pollution
c) Soil contamination
d) Air pollution

13. Correct and rewrite the given statement with help of given options: 1
“Millibar is an instrument which is used to measure pressure of air and its unit is known as
barometer.
Options:
a) Rain gauge, millimeter
b) Hygrometer, centimeter
c) Barometer, millibar
d) Scale, kilogram

14. Identify the person on the basis of clues given below: 1

● He conquered Kanauj around 836 CE.
● He was a well-known scholar .
Options:
a) Devpala
b) Mihir Bhoj
c) Govinda III
d) Dantidurga

15. Q4. Match the Column I and Column II and choose the correct option: 1

COLUMN I COLUMN II

A. Balban i. Muhammad -bin-Tughlaq

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 B. Juna Khan ii. Ziauddin Barani
C. Tarikh-i-Ferozshahi iii. South Delhi

D. Tughlaqabad Fort iv. Slave Dynasty

Options:
a) A-i, B-iii, C-iv, D-ii
b) A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii
c) A-iii, B-ii, C-i, D-iv
d) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-
16. Answer the following questions:
i) Identify the monument shown in the image.
ii) Name the ruler who started the construction of this monument.

Options:
a) Red Fort, Shah Jahan
b) Buland Darwaja, Akbar
c) Qutub Minar, Qutbuddin Aibak
d) Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan

17. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason
(R). Read the statements carefully and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): Some religious places ban the entry of people belonging to other
communities and castes.
Reason(R): Certain communities look down upon others and do not give them jobs or
houses on rent.
Options:
a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
b) Both (A) and (R) are true and R is not the correct explanation of (A)
c) (A) is true but (R) is false
d) (A) is false but (R)is true
e)
18. Complete the following table by choosing the correct option-

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 KINGDOM FOUNDER ACHIEVEMENT
a. Nagabhatta-I Regional languages
developed
Rashtrakutas b. Rock cut temples of Ellora
Options:

a) Rashtrakutas, Dantidurga
b) Palas, Devpala
c) Pratiharas, Dantidurga
d) Palas, Dharmapala
19. Find the Mismatched pair from the options given below.
a) Preamble- An introduction to the Indian Constitution
b) Constitution of India- Came into effect on 15 August 1947
c) Opposition-all parties other than the party in power.
d) Right to Equality-Fundamental Right
20. “Project Priyadarshani” is a project that has been started by Delhi Tourism comes under
which campaign.
a) Swachh Bharat Mission
b) Badhe Chalo
c) Incredible India
d) Ayush Mission

SECTION B
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS(2X6=12)

21. “Oxygen is known as a life supporting gas”. Justify this statement with suitable 2
arguments.
Ans) 1. Oxygen is the second major gas in volume which makes up about 21% of the air.
2. All the living organisms whether human beings or animals inhale oxygen from the
surrounding air to stay alive.
Thus it is known as a life supporting gas.
(Any other relevant points)

22. Highlight any two main administrative features of the kingdoms of North 2

India.
Ans) 1. The king was all powerful in North India.
2. He was assisted by different officials.
3. The empire was divided into provinces.
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 4. The king was the head of the military as well as the judiciary.

(Any Two Points)

23. State any two highlighting the importance of the constitution. 2

Ans) 1. The constitution ensures that the state treats all the citizens equally and allows
equality of status and opportunity to all.
2. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion, gender, colour, caste, race or place of
birth.

24. During Delhi Sultanate, a new style of architecture was developed.” Elaborate. 2

Ans) 1. New style of architecture developed with the help of Indian craftsmen; this was
known as Indo-Islamic architecture.
2. The earliest examples of this architecture are the Qutubi Masjid and Qutub Minar in
Delhi.

3. Ala-ud-din Khalji extended the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque and built Alai Darwaza, which
is very decorative and impressive gateway with an arch.

SECTION C
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (3X3=9)

25. Analyse the impact of Mahmud’s invasions on India. 3

Ans) 1. Mahmud’s invasions exposed the weakness of Indian rulers and paved the way for
the establishment of Muslim rule in India.
2. Trade interests also attracted many Muslims to settle in India.
3. This period also saw the development of a close cultural interaction between India and
Islamic Central Asia.
4. Mahmud’s destruction of valuable and artistic temples and idols was a great loss to
Indian heritage.
(Any 3 points)
OR
“The Second battle of Tarain was a turning point in the Indian history.” Justify the
statement.
Ans) 1. The credit of the founding of Muslim Empire in India goes to Muhammad Ghori.
2. He occupied Peshawar, Lahore and Sindh.
3. He was defeated in the First battle of Tarain by Prithviraj Chauhan but was victorious in
the Second Battle of Tarain and took over Delhi and Ajmer.
Thus, he was able to establish his control in India after the Second Battle of Tarain

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26. Identify the type of soil found in the Deccan Plateau and mention its two characteristics. (1+2)

Ans) Black soil is found in the Deccan Plateau.

Its main characteristics are:
1. It has an ability to retain moisture and become sticky when wet.
2. It is largely used for growing cotton and thus, is popularly known as cotton soil.

27. “The citizens of India keep a check on their elected representatives.” Justify the statement 3
by giving suitable arguments.
Ans) 1. The people of India cast their votes and elect their representatives for a fixed
period. These representatives run the government according to the wishes of the people.
2. If the elected representatives do not work properly, people do not vote for them in the
next election.
3. People also keep a close watch on the activities of their representatives to guard their
rights, as granted by the Constitution.

28. How does education help in bringing gender equality? Explain. 3

Ans) 1. Education makes the women aware of their rights, their rightful place in the society
and factors that hamper their growth.
2. It empowers a woman to recognise her potential and end the gender bias.
3. Education and awareness have empowered the women to emerge as a powerful force in
political and economic spheres.

29. Explain any three types of gender inequalities prevailing in the world. 3

Ans) Mortality Inequality: Women mortality rates are higher as compared to men all over
the world.
Basic Facility Inequality: Girls are denied the right to education and many other facilities
in many countries, even today.
Professional Inequality: In employment as well as promotion, women often face
discrimination.

(Or any other relevant point given on page 185)

SECTION D
LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS (5X5=25)

30. Explain the mechanism of rainfall with the help of a well labelled diagram. 2+3

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 Ans
1. As the hot air rises, it reaches high in the atmosphere where it cools down due to the
presence of low temperature there. Thus, the water present in the form of water
vapours condenses into tiny droplets of water or crystals of ice.
2. In due course of time, these tiny particles join and form clouds. Due to further
cooling, these tiny droplets join and form larger droplets.
3. In the course of time, these droplets become so heavy that the air cannot hold them.
Hence, they fall as rainfall or snowfall depending upon the atmospheric temperature
of the region.
Diagram is on page no. 28

31. Explain the formation of soil with the help of a labelled diagram. 1+4
Ans.
1. It is a very slow process. It takes thousand of years to form a thin layer of soil.
2. The weathering process breaks the rocks into small particles. These are than carried away
by water, wind etc. And later get deposited at a new place. Such soil is called transported
soil.
3. But, when the soil is formed by the weathering of a parent rock and remains present at a 5
same site, it is called residual soil.
4. the soil forming process continues over a long span of time. Its starts developing in
layers one over the other. The layers are called Horizons.
5. From bottom to top, the lowest Horizon is called Bed Rock, then comes the horizon of
weathered rock and it is followed the sub soi and top soil. The topmost horizon is rich in
Humus.

Diagram is on Page 11

OR
“A river, like any living form, has a ‘life cycle’.” With reference to the above statement
highlight the main stages of the journey of a river.

Ans.
1. In its early stage, the river is young. It flows over steep mountains where its rate of
erosion is maximum.
2. Due to the down cutting work of a river, it forms striking youthful features like ‘I’
shaped and ‘V’ shaped valleys, waterfalls, etc.
3. As the river enters the plains, it comes to the stage of maturity. Here, the volume of
water increases and the slope of land decreases resulting in slow speed of the river.
4. During this stage, the river is said to flow through meanders.
5. Before meeting the sea, the river becomes large and sluggish and get divided into
several distributaries.
6. It now comes to its old stage. The river, thus, deposits silt and the sediments over a
large area near its mouth. This large deposition helps in the formation of a delta.

32. Assess the economic reforms undertaken by the Ala-ud-din Khalji. 5

Ans.
a. He fixed the maximum retail price of the goods of daily use.
b. He also introduced grain storage and rationing system.
c. Different market places were set up for different commodities.
d. Severe punishments were given to those who weighed less or cheated the buyers in
any way.

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 e. Market controllers were appointed for strict supervision over traders.
f. He also reformed the revenue system. Land revenue was fixed according to the size
of the land holdings.

OR
Describe the steps taken by Feroz Tughlaq to redress the grievances of the people.
a. He constructed many canals and tanks and old tanks were repaired.
b. Land revenue was reduced and markets were opened to sell the surplus produce.
c. New coins of smaller denominations were also introduced.
d. He opened schools and gave grants to the scholars to promote literary activities.
e. He helped poor Muslims.

33. Highlight the main steps taken by the Indian government to promote equality in the country. 5
Ans
1. Our government has adopted various measures like loans, self employed schemes, low
budget housing in instalment, free legal advice, widow pension, etc.
2. To provide education, employment, and housing to all, literacy programmes, like
Operation Black Board, Universal Elementary Education and Adult Education, have been
launched.
3. The schools are also providing free uniforms and books, stipends, scholarships, medical
check-ups, etc.
4. Girl students and children from weaker sections have a reserved quota, not only in
government schools but also in private schools.
5. Special steps have been taken for tribal and rural children to include them in
developmental programmes.
(Any other relevant points)

SECTION E
CASE-BASED QUESTIONS (4X3=12)

34. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
Besides the natural combination of gases, water vapours and dust particles, the atmosphere
continuously receives man-made substances of both solid and gaseous nature largely due to
multiple human activity. For example, plying automobiles in cities releases gaseous
pollutants like carbon mono-oxide, sulphur dioxide and lead particles which, causing air
pollution which in turn, is a cause of several diseases.

34.1 How is “Smog” formed?

Ans-The smoke particles when combined with fog form smog.

34.2 Mention the problems caused by air pollution.

Ans- It causes various health problems like irritation in eyes, skin disease, respiratory 1
disease etc.

34.3 Give two examples of human activities which contribute to the air pollution. 1
Ans-
1. Plying of automobiles releases gaseous pollutants. 2
2.Burning of wastes.
3. Gaseous pollutants released by factories.
(Any 2 points or any other relevant point)

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35. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:

Dharampala was the greatest ruler of Pala dynasty. He set up a centre for Buddhist
education which was known as Vikramsheel Vihar. His son Devpala extended the Pala
empire and also defeated the Huns. The end of this period ushered in the decline of Palas.
Many scholars were sent to distant countries to spread Buddhism. They also gave generous
grants to Brahmins to build temples. Palas were the great patrons of art, education and
literature.

35.1 How did the empire came to be known as “Pala Dynasty”?

Ans. It was established by Gopala 1
35.2 Which religion was followed by the Pala rulers?
Buddhism 1
35.3 Who was elected as the King by the people of Bengal and Why?
Gopala. To maintain peace and order 2

36. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:

Stereotyping of roles has deep roots in the human mind. It may have originated in the early
primitive tribes, as they struggled for the control of territory, the physical strength of males
was considered very important. But unfortunately, the domination continues even in
modern times.

36.1 Give an example of stereotyping gender roles.

Males are tough and females are the weaker sex. 1
(Any other relevant point)

36.2 Mention any one measure to promote gender equality.

1 Educating more and more females. 1
2 Giving equal job opportunities to females.
3 Spreading awareness among the women about their rights

36.3 Why the notion of stereotyping is generally considered negative? Give two reasons
2
1. It creates discrimination that results in inequality.
2. It hampers the individual thought.
3. It is prejudiced, irrational and based on fear of what is different.
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SECTION – F
MAP SKILL-BASED QUESTIONS (4+2=6)

37. On an outline political map of India given below.

a) Identify the state marked as A and name the type of soil found in this state. 1+1

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Tamil Nadu, Red Soil 1
b) Identify the type of soil found in the state marked as B

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 Alluvial Soil

38. On an outline political map of India, locate and label the following- 1+1
A. Ajmer
B. Kanauj

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