Half Yearly Exam 2024-25: Social Studies Class 7

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This century marked the end of the medieval period in India?

  • Tenth
  • Eighth
  • Eighteenth
  • Seventeenth (correct)

The first ruler of the slave dynasty was?

  • Alauddin Khilji
  • Qutubuddin Ebak (correct)
  • Raiya Sultan
  • Mohammed Ghori

The highest waterfall in the world is?

  • Niagara
  • Salto Angel (correct)
  • Victoria
  • Geroppa

The height of the atmosphere above the mean sea level is about?

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The council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the?

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The First Battle of Panipat was fought between ______ Lodhi and ______.

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The greenhouse effect is due to the increase of ______ in the atmosphere.

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The land tax was called ______.

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______ was the most powerful ruler of the slave dynasty.

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The air in the atmosphere is a ______ of many gases.

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There is horizontal movement of air in the stratosphere.

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The chief minister is the nominal head of the executive.

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The Governor appoints the Advocate-General.

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The lower part of the exosphere is called ionosphere.

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Nitrogen is directly absorbed by plants.

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Name the agent of erosion or deposition responsible for the creation of the following landform features.

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Flashcards

Medieval Period in India

The period of time between 8th - 18th centuries, marking the end of the medieval period in India.

Qutubuddin Aibak'

The first ruler of the Mamluk Dynasty (Slave Dynasty) in India.

Salto Angel

The highest waterfall in the world, located in Venezuela.

Troposphere

The layer of the Earth's atmosphere that extends from the Earth's surface to about 16 km.

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Legislative Assembly

The ultimate authority that the council of Ministers is accountable to.

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First Battle of Panipat

The first major battle fought in 1526 between Babur and the Lodi dynasty, marking a significant shift in Indian history.

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Greenhouse Gases

Gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to a rise in global temperatures.

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Land Tax

Revenue collected from land, a major source of income for rulers in ancient India.

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Iltutmish

The most influential ruler of the Mamluk Dynasty, known for his administrative reforms.

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Horizontal Movement in Stratosphere

A type of air movement in the stratosphere, where winds flow horizontally.

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Chief Minister

The head of the executive branch of the government in a state.

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Advocate-General

The legal advisor to the state government.

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Ionosphere

The lower part of the exosphere, characterized by ionized particles.

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Weathering

The process of breaking down rocks, soil, and minerals through physical or chemical means.

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Sand Dune

A natural feature created by the deposition of sand by wind.

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U-shaped Valley

A feature formed by glacial erosion, usually a steep-sided valley with a U-shaped cross section.

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Sea Cave

A feature formed by wave erosion, usually a hollowed-out area in a cliff face.

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Sand Bar

A ridge of sand that forms parallel to the shore.

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Floodplain

A landform created by the deposition of sediment by a river.

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Global Warming

The process of the atmosphere trapping heat, leading to a warming of the Earth's surface.

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Direct Democracy

A form of democracy where all citizens directly participate in decision-making.

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Prithviraj Raso

A literary work written by Chand Bardai, chronicling the life of Prithviraj Chauhan, a legendary Rajput king.

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Location of Battles between Prithviraj Chauhan and Mohammed Ghori

The areas where Prithviraj Chauhan and Mohammed Ghori fought their two major battles.

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Rajput Origin Story

The Rajput's explanation of their origin, tracing it back to the Sun, Moon, and Fire.

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Village Panchayat

A governing body at the village level, responsible for local administration.

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Weather Phenomena

The factor responsible for the formation of weather phenomena in the troposphere.

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Carbon Dioxide

The most important greenhouse gas, playing a crucial role in regulating the Earth's temperature.

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Mesosphere

The layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up.

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Tavernier

A French traveler who documented his observations of India during the Mughal era.

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Razia Sultan

The most powerful ruler of the Mamluk Dynasty, known for her courage and administrative skills.

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Legislative Council

A body of elected representatives that provides stability and continuity to state legislatures.

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Running Water's Work

The process of running water eroding, transporting, and depositing sediments.

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Functions of the Chief Minister

The role of the Chief Minister in a state government, overseeing various functions.

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Study Notes

Half Yearly Examination 2024-25 - Social Studies - Class 7th

  • Date: 16/11/2024
  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Total Marks: 75

Section A - Tick the correct answer

  • Q1.1: The correct end of the Medieval period in India?
    • a. Eighth
    • b. Seventh
    • c. Eighteenth
    • d. Tenth
  • Q1.2: The first ruler of the slave dynasty was:
    • a. Mohammad Ghori
    • b. Qutubuddin Khilji
    • c. Rajya Sultan
    • d. Alauddin Khilji
  • Q1.3: The highest waterfall in the world is:
    • a. Salto Angel
    • b. Niagara
    • c. Gersoppa
    • d. Victoria
  • Q1.4: The height of the atmosphere above the mean sea level is about?
    • a. 1600 km
    • b. 2600 km
    • c. 3600 km
    • d. 10,000 km
  • Q1.5: The council of Minister is collectively responsible to the?
    • a. Chief Minister
    • b. Cabinet Minister
    • c. Speaker
    • d. Legislative Assembly

Section B - Fill in the blanks

  • Q2.1: The First Battle of Panipat was fought between ________ and ________.
    • lodhi and the
  • Q2.2: The Greenhouse effect is due to the increase of ________ in the ________.
  • Q2.3: The land tax was called ________.
  • Q2.4: The air in the atmosphere is a powerful ruler of many ________.
  • Q2.5: The Governor is the most powerful ruler of the ________ dynasty.

Section C - True or False

  • Q3.1: There is horizontal movement of air in the stratosphere. (True/False)
  • Q3.2: The chief minister is the nominal head of the executive (True/False).
  • Q3.3: The lower part of the exosphere is called the Advocate-General. (True/False).
  • Q3.4: The atmosphere is important in weather forecasting. (True/False).
  • Q3.5: Nitrogen is directly absorbed by plants. (True/False).

Section D - Name the agents of erosion or deposition

  • Q4.1: Sand dune
  • Q4.2: Less
  • Q4.3: Sea cave
  • Q4.4: Sand bar
  • Q4.5: U-shaped valley

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