SDP QUESTIONS FINAL EXAM STD 7 PART 1

PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, AHMEDABAD  2019-20

       IMPORTANT QUESTIONS PART 1 STD 7 FINAL EXAM   SUB: SOCIAL SCIENCE

1. Why is it difficult to build road and rail network in the Amazon basin?
2. Transport is often regarded as the lifeline of a country. Mention any three 

          points stating its significance.

3. Briefly trace the course of the river Ganga and Brahma-putra.
4. Suggest any two risk reduction measures to reduce the impact of a cyclone.
5. Why is windbreaks used by the farmers in the Sahara region?
6. Who created the new style of writing Sabaq-i-hindi?
7. Why do the veldts experience mild climatic conditions?
8. Describe the location and extent of Ladakh desert.
9. What are the primary effects of earthquake?
10. Give an account of the natural vegetation of the veldts.
11. Weekly markets are unique. Evaluate any 3 features of this market.
12. Discuss the contribution of Shankaracharya in the spread of the 

bhakti movement.

13. Suggest any 5 steps which can be taken after an earthquake to minimize 

its effect.

14. The Hindu school of architecture survived despite the rise of

Indo-Islamic architecture during the medieval period; elucidate the

contribution of the Rajputs in provincial architecture.

15. The climate of Sahara desert is extremely harsh and dry. 
16. Give arguments in support of the statement.
17. Describe the climate of prairies.
18. Why is difficult to ensure equality in markets?
19. What did the Rajasthani style of painting depict?
20. What are departmental stores?
21. Why do the grasslands in prairies receive moderate rainfall?
22. What is the north-south extent of Sahara desert?
23. How did Hindu language develop during the medieval period?
24. Weekly markets benefit both sellers and buyers. justify.
25. Write a short note on natural vegetation of prairies.
26. Describe the vegetation of the tropical grasslands.
27. State the factors that influence the development of railways in India.
28. Why do you think disaster management is necessary?
29. “Kabir was one of the most prominent saints of the Bhakti 

 movement.” elucidate

30. Shahjahan was a prolific builder, extensive architectural works 

were carried out by him. Elaborate

31. Ladakh experiences extreme cold and dry climate. explain.
32. Intensive agriculture is practiced by the people in the 

Ganga-brahmaputra. explain.

33. What is the significance of transportation?
34. People in the Ganga-brahmaputra basin practice

different types of  agriculture and grow varieties of crops. justify.

35. Who built the temple for lord Jagannath?
36. Name any two monuments built by Shahjahan.
37. What are general stores?
38. Name the river that is the life-giving force of the Canadian prairies.
39. Name any 2 red Indian tribes that originally inhabited prairies.
40. Define: Khamsin
41. Name 2 trees commonly found in Ladakh.
42. Imagine yourself to be a botanist. Mention 1 important adaptation 

of plants in the Sahara desert which is very important for their survival.

43. Write about any 2 factors that lead to the rise of the bhakti movement.
44. Write a short note on Qutubminar.
45. Name the 2 types of air transport.
46. Describe the vegetation in temperate grasslands.
47. Analyse the importance of roads in transport.
48. What is sand dune?
49. What does the term bhakti mean?
50. What was the importance of Persian language in medieval India?