ANNUAL EXAMINATION-MODEL PAPER (2023-24)
CLASS VII
HISTORY & CIVICS
Max. Marks-80 Time-2hrs
This Question Paper has 5 printed pages.
You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
Part I is compulsory. Attempt any two questions from Part-II Section A and any three from
Section B.
The intended marks for questions or parts of the questions are given in brackets [ ].
PART-I (30 Marks)
Attempt all questions
Multiple Choice Questions: [16X1=16]
1) The style of architecture during the Delhi Sultanate period is called-
a) Indo-Islamic
b) Indo-Arabic
c) Indo-Ancient
d) Indo-Egyptian
2) He is regarded as the ‘Father of Qawwali’-
a) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
b) Amir Khusrao
c) Ramanuja
d) Tansen
3) He was the Rajput king of Mewar-
a) Ibrahim Lodi
b) Babur
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c) Rana Sanga
d) Humayun
4) Sher Shah established this dynasty-
a) Lodi Dynasty
b) Shah Dynasty
c) Sur Dynasty
d) Kanauj Dynasty
5) Sher Shah’s most famous endeavour-
a) Quila-i-Kuhna
b) Purana Quila
c) Kos Minar
d) Mausoleum (Sasaram)
6) Akbar built the ……………………………… in remembrance of the Gujarat victory.
a) Buland Darwaza
b) Diwan-i-Aam
c) Diwan-i-Khas
d) Dahshala
7) One of the nine gems in Akbar’s court who was renowned for his wisdom-
a) Raja Birbal
b) Abul Fazl
c) Faizi
d) Kalidasa
8) He started the Chishti Silsila-
a) Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti
b) Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya
c) Baba Farid Ganjshakar
d) Ramananda
9) He was one of the greatest among the Marathi Bhakti saints-
a) Namdev
b) Ramananda
c) Saint Jnaneshwar
d) Sanit Kabir
10) Mirabai expressed her devotion through ………….. that are sung even today with great
devotion.
a) Bhajans
b) Qawwali
c) Songs
d) Devotional songs
11) He was the first Guru of the Sikhs-
a) Guru Angad
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b) Guru Govind Singh
c) Guru Nanak
d) Guru Ram Das
12) The term Poorna Swaraj means-
a) Complete Independence
b) Freedom
c) Liberty
d) Equality
13) The fundamental Right- Right Against Exploitation falls under article-
a) Articles 14 to 18
b) Articles 23 and 24
c) Article 32
d) Article 19 to 22
14) The word Secular implies that the country has no official ……………..
a) Caste
b) Class
c) Religion
d) Creed
15) The muslim society was divided on the basis of their ……………
a) Origin
b) Patronage
c) Lineage
d) Nobility
16) He was the most powerful ruler of the Lodi dynasty.
a) Bahlul Lodi
b) Sikandar Lodi
c) Ibrahim Lodi
d) Timur
Answer the following questions: [7X2=14]
1) What is Universal Adult Franchise?
2) Describe any two types of Justice.
3) Mention any two achievements of Babur.
4) The Lodi army was many times bigger than Babur’s yet they lost the battle. Give
Reasons.
5) Why is the status of the Directive Principles of State Policy non-justiciable?
6) State any two teachings of Bhakti Saints.
7) Mention any two social reforms of Akbar.
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PART II (50 Marks)
SECTION-A
(Attempt any two questions from this section)
Question 3
With reference to the Directive Principles of State Policy, answer the following questions:
a) What are Directive Principles of State Policy? What do they essentially contain? [3]
b) What is a ‘Welfare State’? The Directive Principles are mentioned in which part of the
Constitution? [3]
c) State four differences between Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights. [4]
Question 4
‘Our Constitution lays down guidelines for a system of government.’ In this context answer the
following questions:
a) Explain the three organs of the government. [3]
b) List the fundamental rights that are guaranteed to us by the Constitution. [3]
c) Write short notes on: i) Democracy ii) Fraternity [4]
Question 5
With reference to the Directive Principles of State Policy, answer the following questions:
a) Why are Directive Principles important? [3]
b) State any three liberal principles. [3]
c) What are the various Directive Principles which has been implemented successfully by
the government? [4]
SECTION-B
(Attempt any three questions from this section)
Question 6
With reference to the reforms of Sher Shah Suri, write short notes on the following:
a) Land Revenue System [3]
b) Military Reforms [3]
c) Trade and Commerce [4]
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Question 7
With reference to ‘Akbar The Great’ answer the following questions:
a) What measures did Akbar take to achieve social unity? [3]
b) Briefly discuss Akbar’s political unification with a focus on the strategies of ‘alliance and
conquest’. [3]
c) Mention any four highlights of Akbar’s Rajput policy. [4]
Question 8
With reference to Delhi Sultanate, answer the following questions:
a) State three factors that led to the disintegration of the Tughlaq Dynasty. [3]
b) Discuss briefly the designs used in the Indo-Islamic Architecture. [3]
c) Name the four main strata in which the Muslim society was divided. [4]
Question 9
With reference to The Arrival of the Mughals, answer the following questions:
a) Why was Ibrahim Lodi defeated in the First Battle of Panipat? [3]
b) Discuss briefly the ‘Civil Administration’ introduced by Sher Shah. [3]
c) Discuss any four achievements of Babur. [4]
Question 10
‘He was not only an emperor of a large empire but also a nation builder.’ With reference to this,
answer the following questions:
a) Identify the above personality. Name the greatest musician in his court. What is
‘Jharokha Darshan’? [3]
b) Discuss the features of the Mansabdari System. [3]
c) ‘The Mughlas were great patrons of literature.’ Give Reasons. [4]
