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XSEED Summative Assessment – Test 1

© XSEED Education Social Science | Grade 7

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7 Social Science, Test 1



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PART I – Short Answer Questions 30 Marks

1. Assign 0.5 marks for each correct answer.

A. Thanjavur

B. preamble

C. executive

D. Vikrama Pandya

E. Right Against Exploitation

F. Rajya Sabha

2. Do as instructed.

3. Assign 1 mark for each correct point.

A) Sample answer:

1. Intrusive igneous rocks or plutonic rocks are formed when the magma cools down and

solidifies below the surface of the Earth. Eg. Granite and dolerite

2. Extrusive igneous rocks or volcanic rocks can also be formed on the surface after a

volcanic eruption when the magma in the form of lava comes out and then cools down.

Eg. Basalt

B)Sample answer (Any two)

Igneous rocks are hard and compact, non-porous, do not contain fossils of plants and

animals and they contain valuabel minerals like iron, gold and copper.

4+2=6

4 × 0.5 = 2

6 × 0.5 = 3



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4. Assign marks as per the given criteria.

CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes any 2 measures that they would do to help people like Aman (1 mark each)

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B. Correctly writes any 2 reasons why a parliamentary form of democracy is important in a country like India (1 mark each)

2

TOTAL (4 Marks) 4

Answers may vary. Sample answer:

A. 1. We can advise people to go a court of law to make sure that their Fundamental

Rights are protected.

2. We can make slogans or posters to make people aware of the problems that people

like Aman face.

B. 1. Parliamentary democracy recognises that a government must have the people’s

approval.

2. People are free to vote a leader out of a position of power if they are unhappy with

him/her.


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes 1 feature of each style of painting (1 mark each) 3

B. Gives a valid reason why paintings are important in a society 1

TOTAL (4 Marks) 4


A.

Style of Painting Write any 1 feature of the painting style.

Rajasthani Painting

In Rajasthani paintings, the women were

shown wearing fine traditional clothes.

3 + 1 = 4

2 × 2 = 4



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Pahari Painting

The themes of these paintings showed

Vaishnavite traditions.

Mughal Miniature Painting

These paintings showed what the

emperor did. They showed important

events, the battles he fought, and the

type of court he ruled.

B. Paintings are important because they are a form of human expression and reflect the

culture and tradition of a certain period.

6. Assign 1 mark for each correct point of difference.

Legislature Executive

The legislature makes laws. The executive implements laws.

The legislature at the centre includes the

Parliament, that is, the Lok Sabha and the

Rajya Sabha.

The executive at the centre includes the

President, Vice-President, Prime Minister

and the Council of Ministers.

1 × 4 = 4



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CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes 1 way in which the democracy of Rome was different from that of Greece

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B. Correctly writes any 1 democratic feature of England and USA (1 mark each) 2

TOTAL (3 Marks) 3


A. While there was direct democracy in Greece where people directly participated; Rome

did not have a direct democracy.

B.

Countries Before Democracy Democratic feature that exists today

England England was ruled by a king or queen, particularly before the 16th century.

It has an elected Parliament.

USA

America was a colony of the British Empire for many years. In 1783, the colonists fought against British rule and gained independence from the British.

It has an elected President.

8. Students should mark the following places on the map of India

Each place carries ½ marks

Q.no.1. Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian ocean

Q.no.2-6 – places to be marked on the map

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1 + 2 = 3



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PART II – Long Answer Questions 30 Marks


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes the features of high tide and low tide that bring out the differences between them (1 mark each)

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B. Correctly writes 2 ways in which the high tide can help people (1 mark each) 2

TOTAL (6 Marks) 6


A.

High Tide Low Tide

1. The rise in the level of ocean water is

known as high tide.

2. The highest tides occur when the Sun,

Earth and moon are in one line.

1. The fall in the level of ocean water is

known as low tide.

2. The lowest tides occur when the

positions of the Sun, Earth and moon

form a right angle.

B. 1. During the high tide, fish come closer to the shore helping fishermen get an

abundant catch.

2. The high tide helps ships to come closer to the harbour when the water level near

the shore rises.


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes which party will form the government and why 1

B. Correctly writes who will become the Chief Minister and why 1

C. Correctly writes which party will form the opposition and why 1

D. Correctly writes any 2 things that the MLAs of the ruling party of Dakshin Pradesh can do to help the people (1 mark each)

2

E. Correctly writes any 1 reason why elections are important 1

TOTAL (6 Marks) 6

1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 6

4 + 2 = 6



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A. The National Political Party will form the government because the majority of the MLAs

have been elected from this party.

B. Rajat will become the Chief Minister because he is the leader of the National Political

party.

C. The Labour Party of India will form the opposition party because the second highest

number of MLAs has been elected from this party.

D. Answers may vary. Sample answer:

1. They can make sure that people get clean drinking water.

2. They can address issues concerning health.

E. They give people a chance to elect their representatives.


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes any 2 ways in which the Deccan dynasties came to power (1 mark each)

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B. Correctly writes the points of difference between the Hoysalas and Kakatiyas (1 mark each)

2

C. Correctly writes about any 2 contributions made by the rulers of these dynasties in the fields of art and architecture (1 mark each)

2

TOTAL (6 Marks) 6


A. 1. The rulers were warrior chiefs who were powerful and fought wars.

2. They took advantage of the confusion in the empire that followed the rise of weak

rulers and overthrew them subsequently.

B.

Hoysalas Kakatiyas

Vishnuvardhan established the Hoysala

dynasty and ruled most of modern-day

Karnataka.

Prola II established the Kakatiya dynasty

and ruled in present-day Andhra Pradesh.

3 × 2 = 6



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C. 1. They were known for temple architecture, and over a hundred temples are scattered

all over Karnataka.

2. Languages like Sanskrit were also promoted; the rulers were patrons of literature.


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes any 2 features of the Chola administration (1 mark each) 2

B. Correctly writes any 2 causes of the decline of the Chola Empire (1 mark each)

2

C. Correctly writes any 2 reasons why temples played an important role during the rule of Chola Empire (1 mark each)

2

TOTAL (6 Marks) 6


A. 1. The vast empire was divided into smaller administrative divisions with rulers as

supreme powers.

2. The Chola Kingdom had a system of local self-government for the villages and cities.

B. 1. The successors of the powerful rulers were not as capable as them.

2. Internal conflicts also led to the decline of the empire.

C. 1. Temples played an important role because settlements came up around these

temples which became the focal points of assemblies, crafts and cultural life.

2. Temple dance and Carnatic music emerged as devotional art forms praising gods

and goddesses.

3 × 2 = 6



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CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes the points of difference between endogenic and exogenic forces (1 mark each)

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B. Correctly writes the points of difference between weathering and erosion (1 mark each)

2

C. Correctly writes 2 features of volcanic eruptions (1 mark each) 2

TOTAL (6 Marks) 6

A.

Endogenic Forces Exogenic Forces

These forces act within the Earth. These forces act on the surface of the

Earth.

B.

Weathering Erosion

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks

on the Earth’s surface by the action of

rainwater, ice, changes in temperature,

plants and animals.

Erosion is the process by which broken

rock material is eroded or carried away

and deposited in other places by wind,

rivers, sea waves and glaciers.

C. Answers may vary. Sample answer:

1. In a volcanic eruption, boiling hot lava along with ash, gases and even rocks

suddenly erupt out of a volcano.

2. A volcanic mountain is formed as lava collects and solidifies around the vent.

END OF QUESTIONS IN TEST PAPER

3 × 2 = 6

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