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Social Science - Grade 7 - Periodic Assessment

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 9hrs 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Write your full name.

4 lines
2.

Write your email id ending with @gvisalain.com

4 lines
3.

Write your Reg. No (4 digit number only)

4 lines
4.

Write the Subject name

4 lines
5.

Write exam date (dd/mm/yyyy)

4 lines
6.

The wife of Jahangir, was the most powerful and influential woman at court during a period when the Mughal Empire was at the peak of its power and glory. She also had seals and coins of her name. She was also bestowed with a title meaning light of the world.Recognize the personality mentioned in the above paragraph.

a)

Nur un Nissa

b)

Mehrunissa

c)

Malika Jahan

d)

koka Kumari Begum

7.

Akbar's Officials included Iranis, Turani, Indian Muslims, Afghans and The Rajputs. They dealt with which ministry administration?

a)

Mansabdari

b)

Mir shah

c)

Mirsab

d)

Mir Bakshi

8.

In this picture you can observe that the crust, is the outermost layer of the earth. The mantle is layer below the crust and the inner most layer of the Earth is core. Which among these is made up of silicon (Si), Iron (Fe) and magnesium (Mg)?

a)

crust

b)

inner core

c)

mantle

d)

outer core

9.

He became the wakil of the kingdom with the title khan-i-khanna. He was a tutor who took over as regent.

Who is described above?

a)

Birbal

b)

Raja Todarmal

c)

Rana Pratap

d)

Bairam Khan

10.

The mantle consists of two layers - the upper mantle and the lower mantle. A layer is present in upper mantle which produces the convection currents. Name that layer.

a)

hydrocarbons

b)

nitrogen

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

asthenosphere

11.

When Humayun was defeated by Sher Shah Sur. He took whose help to capture Delhi and Agra

a)

Persian King Nadir Shah

b)

Persian King Timur

c)

Persian King Safvid Shah (Shah Tahmasp)

d)

Bahadur Shah

12.

When due to compression, two plates move towards each other and collide. What will be the impact of it on the rock layers of the Earth?

a)

makes a crack and creates rift valley

b)

makes a gap and creates faulting

c)

gets folded and form folded mountains

d)

creates friction which causes earthquakes

13.

Observe this picture and explain what is happening.

a)

Displacement of rocks on either side of cracks. Causing a gap which creates faulting leading to formation of fault mountains and rift valleys

b)

two plates are sliding past each other which leads to tremendous friction causing earthquake and volcanic eruption

c)

Due to force of compression, two plates move towards each other and they collide forming the fold mountains.

d)

Two plates are sliding past each other which leads to formation of new lithospheric plates

14.

Which of the following sentence is correct for the word "anticline"?

a)

are the rift valleys formed by the divergent plate movement

b)

are the upfolds of fold mountains formed by convergent plate movement

c)

are the friction caused by transform plate movement causing volcanic eruption

d)

are the down folds of fold mountains formed by convergent plate movement

15.

The Earth's crust is broken down into series of plates.Which among these is not a major lithospheric plates?

a)

pacific plate

b)

Mediterranean plate

c)

African Plate

d)

North American Plate

16.

Displacement of rock layers on either side of the crack is formed by movements which occurs due to

a)

forces of compression

b)

forces of tensions

c)

plates sliding past each other

d)

plates creating gaps

17.

It is also known as movement of the sea floor. The tremendous heat generated inside the core of the Earth causes the rocks in the mantle to melt. These rocks expand, rise and push plates away. When they cool down they sink and bring plates towards each other. What is the above process known as?

a)

Lithospheric plates

b)

plate movements

c)

plate tectonics

d)

Volcano

18.

Among the following options which best describes the types of volcanoes which has continuous volcanic activity and the eruptions can occur at any time.

a)

Himalaya and the Alps

b)

Mt Fujaima and Mt Vesuvis

c)

Mauna Loa and Kilauea in Hawaii

d)

Mt. Kiliminjaro and Mt Kenya

19.

Arrange the Rock cycle in order.

(i) Igneous rocks are broken down to form sediments which produce sedimentary rocks.

(ii) When rocks are melted by heat, new magma is formed.

(iii) Magma rising from below the Earth's surface solidifies to form igneous rocks

(iv) Igneous and Sedimentary Rocks are changed into Metamorphic rocks due to extreme heat and pressure.

a)

(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

b)

(ii), (iv), (i) and (iii)

c)

(iii), (i), (iv) and (ii)

d)

(iii), (ii), (iv) and (i)

20.

Quartzite is a hard, non-foliated metamorphic rock. Pure quartzite is usually white to grey, though quartzites often occur in various shades of pink and red due to varying amounts of iron oxide (Fe2O3). Other colors, such as yellow, green, blue and orange, are due to other minerals. Which of the following sedimentary rock forms Quartzite?

a)

limestone

b)

gypsum

c)

shale

d)

sandstone

21.

What is an ore?

a)

the natural inorganic substance found in the Earth's crust which contain one or more elements

b)

rocks containing minerals in large quantities

c)

It does not have a definite chemical compositions

d)

these are hard and crystalline in nature

22.

In layers of the Earth; which state is the red & orange color, respectively?

a)

liquid state and molten state

b)

molten state and solid state

c)

semi liquid state and gas state

d)

solid state and molten state

23.

The force of nature are constantly breaking down the rocks on to the Earth's surface into smaller fragments (Sediments). These sediments usually get transported on the floors of lakes or sea. Due to heavy pressure they get compressed and are cemented resulting in sedimentary rocks.

Why is sedimentary rock called as stratified rock?

a)

because all other rocks are formed directly and indirectly from them.

b)

because it is change of formation

c)

because a lot of deposition takes place in layers.

d)

because it undergoes a lot of weathering and deposition

24.

It is a reddish-black mineral consisting of ferric oxide. It is an important ore of iron. Which among these is it?

a)

Bauxite

b)

Haematite

c)

Quartz

d)

Granite

25.

When the molten lava comes on the Earth's surface it rapidly cools and solidifies. It will form which type of rock?

a)

Sedimentary Rock

b)

Intrusive Rocks

c)

Metamorphic Rock

d)

Extrusive Rocks

26.

I am a hard rock

I can be burned as a solid fossil fuel.

I am mostly carbon but also contains hydrogen, sulphur, oxygen and nitrogen.

Who am I?

a)

Metamorphic rock

b)

Sedimentary Rock

c)

Igneous Rock

d)

Volcanic Rock

27.

Suppose you are a scientist who studies the solid, liquid, and gaseous matter that constitutes the Earth and other terrestrial planets, as well as the processes that shape them. Who are you?

a)

paleontologist

b)

anthropologist

c)

Geologist

d)

Seismologists

28.

The core is the innermost layer of the earth. It is made up of nickel and iron. It is divided into inner and outer core. The outer core is in a liquid form due to which

a)

Earth's magnetic field is produced

b)

Asthenosphere gas is produced

c)

Extreme heat and pressure is produced

d)

Oceanic crust is produced

29.

Which among the following statements are correct:


(i) A lot of deposition of layers takes place to form metamorphic rocks

(ii) Limestone undergoes a lot of heat and pressure to change its chemical composition to form a Marble.

(iii)The best example for Plutonic Rocks is Basalt.

(iv) Bauxite a common is a rock forming mineral.

(v) Petroleum and natural gas are found in the layers of sedimentary rocks.

(vi) Oceanic crust is made up of SIMA

(vii) The funnels shaped depression at the top of a volcano is called a vent.

a)

(vii),(ii),(v)

b)

(i),(v),(ii)

c)

(vi),(v),(iv)

d)

(vi),(ii),(v)

30.

These are any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing from a past geological age. Examples include bones, shells, exoskeletons. They are found in which rocks?

a)

Sedimentary Rocks

b)

Igneous Rocks

c)

Metamorphic Rocks

d)

Volcanic Rock

31.

It is an instrument used to record the vibrations of the earth. Generally, it consists of a mass attached to a fixed base. During an earthquake, the base moves and the mass does not. The motion of the base with respect to the mass is commonly transformed into an electrical voltage.

a)

Pedometer

b)

Seismograph

c)

barometer

d)

phonograph

32.

Observe the picture, it depicts the structure of an earthquake. What does the letter A define in this picture?

a)

an elastic wave in the earth produced by an earthquake or other means.

b)

the point where the rocks start to fracture. It is the origin of the earthquake

c)

is the point on the earth's surface vertically above the hypocenter point in the crust where a seismic rupture begins.

d)

is the point of massive rocks that make up the outer layer of the Earth’s surface and whose movement along faults triggers earthquakes

33.

Most of the regions near the volcanic areas are densely populated. What could be the reasons for it?

a)

When a volcano erupt, the thrown out materials like steam, gaseous sulfur compounds make the area fertile for agriculture

b)

When a volcano erupt, the lava comes out on the Earth's crust; which has high amount of minerals in it. The land becomes fertile for agriculture.

c)

Ash, cinder,blocks,pumice materials are thrown out of a volcano when erupted they make the land fertile for agriculture.

d)

As a volcano erupts, the Earth's crust is exposed to gases which are releases into soil and groundwater which makes the land fertile for agriculture

34.

In a quiet eruption

a)

lava oozes out through narrow cracks and lava sheets spread on earth surface

b)

it occurs at a point through narrow vent

c)

the erupted materials accumulate around the vent

d)

A cone shaped hill will form

35.

Example of extinct volcanoes are:

a)

Mt. Fujiyama

b)

Mt. Stromboli

c)

Mt Kilimanjaro

d)

Mt Vesuvius

36.

Which among these is not a feature of Akbar's Administration?

(i) All the powers of the empire were centralized and headed by the king.

(ii) He was assisted by qazi-ul-quzzat for the revenue records.

(iii) There was no remission of revenue provided

(iv) The land revenue was collected on the basis of cultivation period.

(v) Subas were divided into Sarkars, Parganas, and villages.

(vi) The Bakshi's were entrusted with the maintenance of law and order

a)

(vi), (v), (i)

b)

(iv), (i), (v)

c)

(ii), (vi), (iii)

d)

(iii), (v), (vi)

e)

(vi),(ii), (i)

37.

Which of these give a lot of information about Earth’s interior by the waves they create.

a)

Earthquake

b)

Volcano

c)

Tsunami

d)

Cyclone

38.

He was the first ascended the throne at faraghna.He was thrown out of his hometown by Uzbegs which forced him to leave India. He captured kabul and defeated Ibrahim Lodhi and established Mughal Rule in India. Which Mughal ruler's features are being described above?

a)

Humayun

b)

Shahjahan

c)

Babur

d)

Jahangir

39.

Akbar displayed his secular policy towards hindus. Most Rajput kings recognized Akbar's supremacy and later on helped Akbar in in expanding and consolidating the Mughal Empire. Which Policy did Akbar introduce to spread a sense of respect towards each religion?

a)

Ibadat Khana

b)

Sulh-i-kul

c)

Military Administration

d)

Jagirdari system

40.

Which among the following policy was Prince Khurram (Shahjahan) well-known for?

a)

the extended period of conflict and diplomacy between the Mughals and the states of Bijapur, Golconda and the Marathas under shivaji

b)

he annexed the deccan kingdom and conquered Nijamshahis and Bijapur Kingdoms

c)

He managed to conquer a small part of Deccan which included khandesh and Berar.

d)

He realized that the differences between people created religious bigots for their own interest, so he took keen interest in people's religion and social customs and developed a secular outlook and didnot discriminate between people.

41.

In the structure of a volcano, which of the following option best signifies the letter D.

a)

The place under the Earth's crust where the molten magma is present.

b)

The molten lava which is oozing out of the volcano onto the Earth's crust

c)

the opening of a volcano which has a cup like shape or funnel shaped depression

d)

the passage through which the lava travels

42.

What is the correct layers of the earth starting with the surface?

a)

outer core, inner core , crust, mantle

b)

crust, outer core, inner core, mantle

c)

mantle, outer core, inner core ,crust

d)

crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

43.

He was the rival of his three brothers. he imprisoned his father and crowned himself. He was the only ruler who ruled for fifty long years. He was the ruler who re-introduced the jazia tax in the 17th century.

a)

Prince Khurram

b)

Prince Salim

c)

Alamgir

d)

Babur

44.

Imagine you feel tremor of an earthquake starting in your school / building. Which of the following safety measures will you follow?

a)

I will evacuate out of the school when the alert will be provided and i will drop to the floor and cover my head and neck with my arms.

b)

I will use drop,cover and hold on. If I am not near a strong table or desk, i will drop to the floor against an interior wall and cover my head and neck with my arms.

c)

I will stand near windows, hanging objects, mirrors, tall furniture, large appliances and cabinets filled with heavy objects.

d)

I will run towards the escalator and hide over there

45.

"A tsunami alert had been sounded following the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in the region, which is still reeling in the aftermath from September's dual earthquakes and tsunami which claimed a staggering 4,340 lives."

How do seismologist measure the intensity of this earthquake?

a)

through the point of focus

b)

through the help of seismic waves

c)

through the richer scale

d)

through the epicenter of the earthquake

46.

It is impossible for us to reach the center of the earth. Why

a)

Because of the presence of gas

b)

because of the high temperature and pressure

c)

because of the presence of water

d)

because of the presence of mixture of materials

47.

Why are fossils not found in igneous rocks?

a)

because the igneous rocks breaks down to form sediments for sedimentary rock

b)

Because they are directly formed from lava or magma

c)

Because igneous rocks are solidified on the surface of the earth

d)

Because igneous rocks under go heat and pressure to form metamorphic rock

48.

the main source of income available to Mughal rulers was land revenue including the tax on the produce of the peasantry. Which of the following Rajah devised an effective method of land revenue?

a)

Raja Shivaji

b)

Raja Todarmal

c)

Birbal

d)

Raja Man Singh

49.

When an earthquake strikes , which of the following place are not safe to stay in ?

a)

Under a table / desk

b)

near a beach

c)

Under a strong bed

d)

Against an interior wall

50.

To preserve peace and order in a religiously and culturally diverse empire, Akbar adopted policies that won him the support of his non-Muslim subjects. He promulgated Din-i-Ilahi, a syncretic creed derived mainly from Islam and Hinduism as well as some parts of Zoroastrianism and Christianity. He was married to Rani Jodha of Amber (Amer). She was allowed to retain her religion and was allowed sufficient freedom to celebrate various Hindu festivals in the royal palace.

What qualities/ value of Akbar can you identify from this?

a)

He was a very religious person

b)

He was a very honest person

c)

He was a a person with tolerance

d)

He was a person with high dignity

51.

Why do volcanoes usually occur at the place where two lithospheric plates meet?

a)

because the lithospheric plates contain more amount of magma

b)

because the meeting of lithospheric plates created folded mountains

c)

because the friction against the bottom of the continental plate causes melting which then causes rise of magma

d)

because the meeting/colliding of lithospheric plates create rift valleys

52.

It is believed that the Mughals followed the Timurid's tradition of succession. Which one of the following reasons explains the above statement?

a)

Because they were the descendants of Genghis khan, the ruler of Mongol tribes of china and central Asia, from their father's side and they were the fifth generation from their mother's side, descendants of Timur.

b)

Because they were the descendants of Genghis khan, the ruler of Mongol tribes of china and central Asia, from their mother's side and they were the fifth generation from their father's side, descendants of Timur.

c)

Because they captured Delhi from Timur in the year 1398 and emerged as a great empire

d)

Because the inheritance of the throne was shared among the brothers to avoid conflict.

53.

Which of the following is not a reason for the decline of Mughal empire.

(i) Sher Shah Sur defeated Humayun in the battle of Chausa

(ii) Most of the Mughal expense was on the military

(iii) Because Akbar had a battle with Rana Pratap

(iv) Because Aurangzeb had a guerilla warfare with Marathas

(v) Nadir Shah's invasions

(vi) Because Aurangzeb imprisoned his father

(vii) Jat's, Sikh's Marathas and others revolted in northern India against the Mughal Empire

a)

(ii), (v), (vii), (i)

b)

(i), (iii), (iv), (vi)

c)

(vi), (ii),(iv), (i)

d)

(i),(vi),(ii),(v)

54.

Which one of the following statement represents the exact difference between lava and magma?

a)

Lava is composed of molten rock is stored in the Earth's crust and magma is the liquid that reaches the surface of our planet through a volcano vent

b)

Magma is composed of molten rock is stored in the Earth's crust and lava is magma that reaches the surface of our planet through a volcano vent

c)

Magma is much hotter in temperature and has high pressure than lava

d)

Lava has less minerals whereas magma has more minerals

55.

Why are Igneous Rocks also known as Parent Rocks?

a)

Because it breaks down to create sediments

b)

Because other rocks are directly or indirectly formed from igneous rocks

c)

Because it is formed from a molten rock

d)

Because of compression and cementation layers are formed