After completing the syllabus, Class 7 Social Science Question Paper Kerala Syllabus Set 2 test students’ understanding.
Kerala Syllabus 7th Standard Social Science Model Question Paper Set 2
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) Observe the South African independence struggle collage.
a) What are the people who were the original inhabitants of South Africa?
Answer:
San and Xhosa
b) Observe the above collage and write a note about any one.
Answer:
- Great Trek: The Great Trek is the exodus of the Boers to the interior areas of Soutli Africa to escape from policies introduced by the British. Following the Great Trek, the Boers established Republics in Transvaal, Orange Free State and Natal.
- The First Boer War: Towards the end of the 19th century, mines of gold and diamond were discovered in the regions under the Boer Republics. Thus, South
- Colonisation: Colonisation is the political, social, economic and cultural domination and control of one country over another region and its people.
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(B) Every stone we see around us has a story to tell. Our ancestors left behind remnants of many monuments built with large stones.”
a) are large clay urns used in the Megalithic period for burying dead bodies. (Kudakkallu, Muniyara, Nannangadis, Thoppikkallu)
Answer:
Nannangadis
b) Edakkal cave is located in which district?
Answer:
Wayanad
c) Explain the role of Oral history and Memories in writing local history.
Answer:
Oral history is the memories collected from a generation that has direct experiences. Collecting the
memories of the elders of the place chosen for writing local history is very important. It is essential to have oral descriptions to collect information on institutions, transport facilities, style of dressing and food culture of a locality, to write the history of that place. The memories of different persons on these matters will help in reconstmcting history. These memories help us to analyse the practices that existed in the society and the changes that were effected in due course. It is essential to verify the oral information collected, with other sources to ensure credibility.
Question 2.
The budget is a financial document of the expected income and expenditure by the government for a specific financial year.
a) When does the financial year begin and end in our country?
Answer:
In our country, the financial year is starting from April 1st to March 31 st.
b) Who is the first Finance Minister of India?
Answer:
R.K. Shanmugham Chetty
c) Identify the terms.
i. More income, less expenditure
ii. Equal income and expenditure
iii. Less income, more expenditure
Answer:
i. Surplus Budget
ii. Balanced Budget
iii. Deficit Budget
Question 3.
Maps are made by representing the whole earth or a portion of it on a plain surface.
a) What are Thematic maps?
Answer:
The maps that focus on a particular topic or specific theme are called Thematic Maps
b) Explain the classification of Maps based on Scale with examples.
Answer:
Large-scale maps – Depicts more information about a small area.
Eg: Topographical map, Village map
Small-scale maps – Depicts only less information of an area
Eg: World Map, Map of India, Map of Kerala
Question 4.
The people’s planning system has given more power and responsibilities to the local self-government system which also ensured more officials, institutions and funds to implement them.
a) Write a short note on People’s Planning.
Answer:
After the 73rd and 74th amendments of the Constitution, the process of decentralisation of power Planning’ system has given more power and responsibilities to the local self-government system which also ensured more officials, institutions and funds to implement them. As a result of these constitutional amendments, 33% reservation is accorded to women in the local self-government systems. Further, as per the amendment of the Panchayati Raj Act 2005, the representation of women in local self-government bodies was elevated to 50%. 10% of the total plan fund of local self-government bodies has been allocated to projects exclusively meant for women. Kerala, thus, became a model for the country through the effective implementation of the decentralisation process,
b) What are the major challenges of local self-government institutions?
Answer:
- A condition in which the plan share is not available on time.
- A situation in which decentralisation is not executed completely.
- The less participation of people in grama sabhas.
- Dip in the panchayat’s own revenue in the rural sector.
- Inadequacy of infrastructure.
Question 5.
(A) The poor are those who do not have access to income or property to meet even their basic needs.
a) What are the major causes of poverty?
Answer:
- Unemployment
- Corruption
- Political instability
- Price rise
- Overpopulation
- Inequality
b) Define Multi dimensional Poverty Index.
Answer:
- The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is a new method developed to measure global poverty.
- It was jointly prepared by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
- Multidimensional poverty is calculated by assessing twelve indicators across three dimensions: health, education, and standard of living of the members of a household.
- Multidimensional poverty is calculated by taking into account how much each individual and family can achieve in terms of health, education, and standard of living.
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(B) South Africa is a country that is located at the southernmost tip of the African continent sharing its borders with the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.
a) Briefly explain the geographical features and location of South Africa.
Answer:
South Africa is a country that is located at the southernmost tip of the African continent sharing its borders with the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. Broad coastal lands, vast plains and plateaus, lofty mountain ranges, great rivers, waterfalls and dry deserts make this country unique. South Africa is situated approximately between Latitudes: 22°S and 35°S and Longitudes: 16°E and 33°E. South Africa has its own diverse geographical features. The wealth from inland agrarian lands and mines, weather and human resources attracted the Europeans to South Africa. South Africa shares its borders with six countries: Namibia to the northwest, Botswana to the north, Zimbabwe to the northeast, Mozambique to the northeast, Eswatini (Swaziland) to the east, and Lesotho, an enclave within South Africa, completely surrounded by South African territory.
b) Examine the oppressive laws and their consequences in South Africa during the tenure of different governments.
Answer:
| Laws | Consequences |
| The Mines and Works Regulations Act | Skilled works were reserved only for the whites. |
| Natives Land Act | The blacks were allocated special areas called ‘reserves’ and were not allowed to purchase land in other areas. |
| The Natives [Urban Areas] Act | Blacks were restricted from entering cities. |
| Separate Representation of Voters Act | Blacks were removed from the general voters’ list. |
Question 6.
Farming is the practice of cultivating land, growing crops, and raising animals for food, fibre and other products used to sustain and enhance human life.
a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of commercial farming?
Answer:
- Advantages: Increased income for farmers, employment opportunities, contribution to the national economy, and access to new technologies and improved farming practices.
- Disadvantages: Can lead to environmental degradation, over-reliance on a single crop (monoculture), potential displacement of small farmers, and vulnerability to market fluctuations and global trade dynamics.
b) Write a short note on agricultural crops.
Answer:
The diverse crops of India can be classified as food crops and cash crops. The crops that can be directly consumed as food are called food crops. Cash crops are those having industrial and commercial significance.
- Food crops- Rice, wheat, maize, millets, and pulses.
- Cash crops- cotton, rubber, jute, tea, and coffee.
c) Write the geographical factors of cultivation.
Answer:
- Favourable climate
- Irrigation facility
- Fertile soil