Kerala Syllabus Class 7 Social Science Model Question Paper Set 1

After completing the syllabus, Class 7 Social Science Question Paper Kerala Syllabus Set 1 test students’ understanding.

Kerala Syllabus 7th Standard Social Science Model Question Paper Set 1

Time : 2¼ hours

Instructions:

• 15 minutes cool-off time is allotted for reading and understanding the questions.
• Answer all the 6 questions. Answer all the sub questions in it.
• For questions with internal choice, answer either A or B.

Question 1.
(A) Boers are the descendants of the Dutch, French and Germans who came to south Africa from Europe.
a) Explain the following terms.
i. First Boer War
Answer:
The First Boer War: Britain captured Transvaal to extend their reign to more regions. Following this, the First Boer War started (1880-81). The Boers won the battle and formed the Republic of South Africa, merging Transvaal and the nearby regions.

ii. Second Boer War
Answer:
The Second Boer War: Disputes over the assets from the gold mines and the control over them led to the Second Boer War. The Boer administrators instituted tax on the gold mines. The British demanded the right to vote for their labourers in the mines. When this demand was denied by the Republican administrators, the armed struggle – the most destructive war in the history of South Africa, started.

b) Fill in the blanks.
i. _________ Island has as much importance in the history of South Africa.
ii. The National Party that came to power in _________
iii. Nelson Mandela was born on 8th July _________
iv. A new mode of struggle named _________ was organised, demanding the right to vote, a constitution without apartheid and the retrieval of ‘Pass Laws.’
Answer:
i. Robben
ii. 1948
iii. 1918
iv. ‘Stay-at-home’

OR

(B) Public expenditure is the amount spent by the government for developmental and non-developmental activities.
a) Categorise the following expenditure as developmental expenditure and non-developmental expenditure.

• Interest
• Construction of roads
• Energy generation
• Construction of schools
• Defence
• War

Answer:

Developmental Expenditure	Non Developmental Expenditure
• Construction of roads	• Interest
• Energy Generation	• War
• Construction of schools	• Defence

b) What are the objectives of Fiscal policy?
Answer:

• Accelerate the economic growth
• Create job opportunities
• Regulate additional expenditure
• Eliminate the inequality in the distribution of revenues

Question 2.
Nowadays, several new technological devices are available with which we can collect, store, analyse and utilise the information of a geographical region.
a) Explain the working of GIS.
Answer:

b) What is the difference between Physical and Cultural maps?
Answer:
Physical Maps – Maps that depict natural features of a region, such as topography, soil, rivers, climate and vegetation.
Cultural Maps – Maps that depict man-made features or cultural features.

Question 3.
a) Differentiate between the recommendations of Balwantrai Mehta Committee and Ashok Mehta Committee.
Answer:

The Recommendations of Balwantrai Mehta Committee (1957)	The Recommendations of Ashok Mehta Committee (1978)
The three-tier panchayat ssytem-Grama Panchayat, Panchayat Committee, District Parishad.	The two-tier system-Mandal Panchayat, District Parishad
The power for planning and execution to be given to Panchayat Committees and supervision and organisation for District Parishad.	The District Parishad shall have the charge over the district-level planning. Mandal panchayats are in charge of the villages.
Direct election in Grama Panchayats	Constitutional validity for panchayat institutions.
Indirect electrion in District Parishad and Panchayat Committee	Reservation for Scheduled Caste-Scheduled Tribe.

b) Choose the correct option from the following.
I. How often is the Grama Sabha convened?
i. Once a month
ii. Once in three months
iii. Once in a year
iv. Every week
Answer:
ii. Once in three months

II. Who is responsible for convening the Grama Sabha?
i. The Mayor ii. The Ward Member
ii. The Ward Members
iii. The Panchayat President
iv. The Village Chief
Answer:
ii. The Ward Members

Question 4.
The Central and State governments are implementing many poverty alleviation schemes to eradicate the poverty prevalent in our country.
a) Explain the Social Security Schemes with objectives.
Answer:

Project Section	Name of the Project	Objectives
Social Security Schemes	National Social Assistance Scheme Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bhima Yojana	Provide pension and insurance coverage to indigent senior citizens.
	Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme	Scheme to provide health insurance to differently abled persons in the State.

b) Write about Hunger-free Kerala.
Answer:
The key objective of the Hunger-Free Kerala Project is to eliminate hunger and make Kerala a hunger- free state. From 2017 to 2018, the project is being run with the help of Kudumbashree and local self-government bodies. Through such innovative projects, the aim is to achieve food security by ensuring adequate food for all.

Question 5.
(A) The Bhakti movement in South India existed between CE 7th and 12th century.
a) Complete the chart related to the impacts of Bhakti Movement in South India.

Answer:

• Women were allowed to participate in discussions in the Anubhava Mandapam.
• Their opinions gained recognition and made them think about the idea of equality between men and women.
• The Bhakti movement was also able to educate people about the greatness of the occupation.

b) What are the writings of the Alwars known as?
i. Padmavat
ii. Geetha Govind
iii. Thirumuraikal
iv. Nalayiradivya Prabandham
Answer:
iv) Nalayiradivya Prabandham

c) Name the poet of Bhakthi movement who propagated his ideas through the hymns”Dohas”.
i. Basavanna
ii. Jayadev
iii. Kabir
iv. Yarapragada
Answer:
iii. Kabir

OR

(B) a) Compare the religious policies of Akbar and Krishna Deva Raya.
Answer:

Religious policies of Akbar

Religious policies of Krishna Deva Raja

In 1575, Akbar built Ibadat Khana in his new capital, Fatehpur Sikri. Scholars and dignitaries of various religions gathered here to discuss Akbar’s policy of religious tolerance. Akbar created Din-i-Ilahi, his visionary religion by combining the good aspects of all religions. Peace to all or sulh-i-kul is the core of this vision. He aimed to clarify the idea that all visions are for the welfare of human beings. The abolition of the religious tax called ‘Jaziah’ proved that Akbar also followed tolerance in the administrative field. People from all sects were treated equally in all spheres of the Mughal rule.

Vijayanagara society consisted of various castes and religions. Brahmins were the dominant group in the society. They were entitled to the revenue from the land allotted to the temples. Brahmins used to lead the rituals and religious ceremonies in the temples. Other sections of the society were mainly engaged in agriculture, trade and handicrafts. Polygamy prevailed among the wealthy.

b) When was the first Battle of Panipat held?
i. 1526
ii. 1509
iii. 1529
iv. 1707
Answer:
i. 1526

Question 6.
The atmosphere is classified into five different layers based on temperature conditions.
a) The atmospheric layers and their features are given below. Match them correctly.

Exosphere	Temperature increases with an increase in altitude
Thermosphere	Uppermost layer of the atmosphere
Mesosphere	Zone where ozone is present
Stratosphere	Lowermost layer of the atmosphere
Troposphere	The layer where meteors burn to ash

Answer:

Exosphere	Uppermost layer of the atmosphere
Thermosphere	Temperature increases with an increase in altitude
Mesosphere	The layer where meteors burn to ash
Stratosphere	Zone where ozone is present
Troposphere	Lowermost layer of the atmosphere

b) Write any two negative impacts of ultraviolet rays.
Answer:

• Skin cancer
• Climate Change