CBSE Class 7 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper 2015-16
This is the CBSE Class 7 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper from the 2015-16 Summative Assessment II. The paper is designed for a total of 60 marks and a duration of 2 hours. It comprises 25 questions divided into different types: 10 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) worth 1 mark each, questions from 11 to 20 worth 3 marks each, and questions from 21 to 24 worth 4 marks each. Notably, questions 23 and 24 are OTBA (Open Textbook Based Assessment) questions, and question 25 is a map question carrying 4 marks. Solving this board question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, and marks distribution, crucial for effective preparation and scoring well in their board exams.
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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 7 |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Session | 2015-16 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The question paper has 25 questions in total, with a maximum of 60 marks and a time duration of 2 hours. It includes MCQs, 3-mark questions, 4-mark questions, OTBA questions, and a map question.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Towns, Traders and Craftsperson
- Tribes, Nomads and Settled Communities
- Devotional Paths to the Divine
- The making of Regional Cultures
- Eighteenth-Century Political Formations
- Understanding Media
- Understanding Advertising
- Markets Around Us
- A Shirt in the Market
- Struggles from Equality
- Natural Vegetation and Wild Life
- Human Environment – Interactions the Tropical and the Subtropical Region
- Life in the Temperate Grasslands
Important topics
- Towns, Traders and Craftsperson
- Tribes, Nomads and Settled Communities
- Devotional Paths to the Divine
- The making of Regional Cultures
- Eighteenth-Century Political Formations
- Understanding Media
- Understanding Advertising
- Markets Around Us
- A Shirt in the Market
- Struggles from Equality
- Natural Vegetation and Wild Life
- Human Environment – Interactions the Tropical and the Subtropical Region
- Life in the Temperate Grasslands
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Question paper text
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT -II (2015-16) SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE CLASS: VII
Blue Print
MCQ SA LA Total no of Total no.
Name of Chapters 1 Mark 3 Mark 4Mark Ques. of Marks
History CH-6 Towns. Traders and Craftsperson 1 1 4
Ch-7 Tribes, Nomads and Settled Communities 1 1 2 4
Ch-8 Devotional Paths to the Divine 1 1 2 5
Ch-9 The making of Regional Cultures 1 1 1
Ch-10 Eighteenth-Century Political Formations 1 1 3
Ch-9/10 1 1 3
Political Science Ch-6 Understanding Media 1 1 2 4
Ch-7 Understanding Advertising 1 1 3
Ch-8 markets Around Us 1 1 2 4
Ch-9 A Shirt in the Market 1 1 2 4
Ch-10 Struggles from Equality 1 1 2 5
Geography Ch-6 Natural Vegetation and Wild Life 1 1 2 4
Ch-8 Human Environment – Interactions the Tropical and the Subtropical Region 1 1 2 4
Ch-9 Life in the Temperate Grasslands 1 1 1
Ch-7,8,9,10 1 1 3
OTBA 2 2 8
Total 10 10 5 25 60
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT –II (2015-16) SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE CLASS: VII
Max. Marks-60
Time: 2- Hours
General Instructions:
- Attempt all the questions.
- This question paper has 25 questions.
- Marks are indicated against each question.
- Questions from 01 to 10 are multiple choice questions (MCQ) of 1 mark.
- Questions no. 11 to 20 are 3 marks each.
- Questions no. 21 to 24 are 4 marks each.
- Question No. 23 and 24 are OTBA questions.
- Question no. 25 is a map question of 4 marks, attach filled map in your answer book.
सामान्य निर्देश :
- सभी प्रश्न अनिवार्य है।
- इस प्रश्न पत्र में कुल 25 प्रश्न है।
- सभी प्रश्न के सामने अंक दिये हुए है।
- प्रश्न संख्या 01 से 10 तक बहुवैकल्पिक प्रश्न, 1 अंक का है।
- प्रश्न संख्या 11 से 20 तक 3 अंक का है।
- प्रश्न संख्या 21 से 24 तक 4 अंक का है।
- प्रश्न संख्या 23 और 24 ओ0टी0बी0ए0 प्रश्न है।
- प्रश्न संख्या 25 मानचित्र प्रश्न, 4 अंक का है, भरे हुए मानचित्रों को उत्तर पुस्तिका में संलग्न करें।
- Which Gond king assumed the title of 'Sangram Shah'? 1
- Aman Das (b) Man Singh (c) Sib Singh (d) Dalpat किस गोंड राजा ने ‘संग्राम शाह’ की उपाधि धारण की? (अ) अमन दास(ब) मान सिंह (स) सिब सिंह (द) दलपत
- What was the source of idea of devotion or bhakti? 1
- Ramcharitmanas (b) Sursagara (c) Bhagavadgita (d) Guru Granth Sahib भक्ति के विचार का स्रोत क्या था?
(अ) रामचरितमानस (ब) सूरसागर (स) भगवद्गीता (द) गुरुग्रन्थ साहब 1
- Which language was introduced by the Chera Kingdom?
- Tamil (b) Malayalam (c) Telugu चेर राज्य के द्वारा किस भाषा का प्रयोग किया गया? (अ) तमिल (ब) मलयालम (स) तेलुगु (द) उड़िया
1
- Which one of the following is an example of Print Media?
- Television (b) Radio (c) Newspaper (d) Internet निम्नलिखित में से कौन मुद्रित (छपे हुए) संचार माध्यम का उदाहरण है? (अ) दूरदर्शन (ब) रेडियो (स) समाचार पत्र (द) इन्टरनेट
5
- Which term is used for the markets in the urban areas that have many shops? 1
- Weekly markets (b) Roadside shops (d) Shopping Complexes शहरी क्षेत्रों में उन बाजारों को क्या कहा जाता है, जहाँ एक साथ कई तरह की दुकानें होती है?
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is a CBSE Class 7 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper from the 2015-16 Summative Assessment II, designed for board exam practice.
What is the structure of the paper?
The paper contains 25 questions, including 10 MCQs (1 mark each), 3-mark questions, 4-mark questions, OTBA questions (23 & 24), and a 4-mark map question (25).
What is the total marks and time duration?
The paper is for a maximum of 60 marks and has a time duration of 2 hours.
Why is solving previous year papers important?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and marking scheme, improving their preparation and confidence.
How can this paper help students?
This board question paper allows students to practice answering questions under timed conditions, identify weak areas, and refine their exam-taking strategies for better performance.
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