Exploring Society India and Beyond Class 7 Solutions

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Theme A India and the World: Land and the People

Chapter 1 Geographical Diversity of India Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. What are some key geographical features of India? Class 7
2. How does India's geographical diversity affect our lives? Class 7
3. Let us Explore (Page 2) Look at the map of India at the end of this book. What are you able to observe? Recall your lesson on different types Class 7
4. Let us Explore (Page 3) Do you recall your lesson on latitudes and longitudes? Look at the map. Can you read, approximately Class 7
5. Let us Explore (Page 6) Can you locate the names of the states in the different parts of the Himalayas? Take the help of both Class 7
6. Don’t Miss Out (Page 11) Brahmaputra River gets bigger during summer instead of drying up! Can you guess why? Class 7
7. Let us Explore (Page 11) Notice the concentration of lighting in the plains. What could be the reason for this concentration? Class 7
8. Let us Explore (Page 12) What is the shape of a sand dune? While mountains are made of rock and their shape is fixed Class 7
9. Let us Explore (Page 14) Let's go back to the map. Trace your path slowly from the Thar Desert Class 7
10. Let us Explore (Page 19) Look at the physical map of India in your school atlas or wall map and find the names Class 7
11. What, in your opinion, are two important geographical features of India? Why do you think they are important? Class 7
12. What do you think India might have looked like if the Himalayas did not exist? Write a short note or sketch a drawing Class 7
13. India has been called a 'minicontinent'. Based on what you've read, why do you think this is so? Class 7
14. Follow one of India's big rivers from where it starts to where it meets the ocean. What are the different ways in which Class 7
15. Why is the southern part of India referred to as a peninsular plateau? Class 7
16. Which UNESCO Heritage Site mentioned in this chapter did you find more interesting? Write a short paragraph Class 7
17. Look at the two maps of India, physical as well as political, given at the end of this book. Identify the place you are at now Class 7
18. Food preservation techniques differ from place to place across India. They are adapted to local conditions. Class 7
19. Despite having such different regions (mountains, deserts, plains, coasts), India remains one country How do you think Class 7
20. Geographical Diversity of India Class 7 Notes
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22. Geographical Diversity of India Class 7 Assertion and Reason Questions
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Chapter 2 Understanding the Weather Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. How can we measure and monitor the weather around us? Class 7
2. How do weather predictions help us prepare for events like heavy rain, storms, drought and heat waves? Class 7
3. Think About It (Page 29) Let us imagine that Krishnan from Chennai is speaking with Amir in Kashmir from Chennai is speaking Class 7
4. Let us Explore (Page 29) What do you think could be some other reasons to measure the weather more precisely? Class 7
5. Let us Explore (Page 30) Talk to elders in your neighbourhood and ask them how they predict the weather. Class 7
6. Don't Miss Out (Page 32) Can you think of a reason why rain arises from the sun? Class 7
7. Let us Explore (Pages 32-33) Here's a chart of the temperatures of a city in Madhya Pradesh. What is the maximum Class 7
8. Let us Explore (Page 34) Make a rain gauge as shown in the diagram above. Place the rain gauge in an open Class 7
9. Think About It (Page 35) Why do you think it would be important to measure atmospheric pressure? Who are the people Class 7
10. Think About It (Page 36) Have you seen seeds like these flying in the wind? What would happen to the seeds Class 7
11. Let us Explore (Page 37) Where do you think humidity is likely to be more, Kochi or Jaipur? You might guess that Kochi Class 7
12. Think About It (Page 38) If the humidity in Delhi is at 52 % while in Kochi it is 84 %, in which of the two places Class 7
13. Let us Explore (Page 41) Discuss, in pairs, different situations in which weather predictions are helpful. Class 7
14. Let us Explore (Page 41) What do you observe happening on that day? What are the various weather Class 7
15. Match the instrument with the weather element it measures. Class 7
16. Jyotsna is deciding what clothes to pack for her school trip to Mumbai in June. She looks at the weather forecast Class 7
17. Imagine that a small group of students is setting up a rain gauge. Here are some options for the site Class 7
18. Below is a chart taken from IMD, Jammu and Kashmir. Looking at the data available, write a short script to report Class 7
19. Understanding the Weather Class 7 Notes
20. Understanding the Weather Class 7 MCQ
21. Understanding the Weather Class 7 Assertion and Reason Questions
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23. Understanding the Weather Class 7 Very Short Question Answer
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Chapter 3 Climates of India Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. What makes India's climate so diverse? Class 7
2. What are the monsoons? How are they formed? Class 7
3. What is the effect of climate on economy, culture and society? Class 7
4. How can understanding the climate help us to prepare for natural disasters? Class 7
5. What is climate change? What are its consequences? Class 7
6. Let us Explore (Page 47) Which are your favourite seasons? Write a short essay explaining your reasons. Class 7
7. Let us Remember (Page 49) While the climate around the Equator is extremely hot, as the latitude increases it becomes Class 7
8. Let us Explore (Page 56) Make a list of such local knowledge about rain, fog, snow or hail in your area. Class 7
9. Let us Explore (Page 56) Reach out to your grandparents or elders in your neighbourhood. Ask them about the traditional Class 7
10. Let us Explore (Page 60) Have you seen or read about floods? Look at the physical map of India. Discuss in pairs why you think Class 7
11. Let us Explore (Page 62) Observe Fig. 3.15 (see textbook, page 61). Describe the effects they may have on people Class 7
12. Match the climatic factors with their effects: Class 7
13. Answer the following questions: What is the difference between weather and climate? Class 7
14. Look at a map of India given at the end of this book. Identify the climate for these cities-Leh, Chennai, Delhi, Panaji and Jaipur. Class 7
15. Draw the monsoon cycle in summers and winters on a map of India. Label where the winds blow in summer and winter. Class 7
16. Make a colourful poster showing festivals in India linked to farming and weather (e.g.,Baisakhi, Onam). Class 7
17. Identify a natural disaster (e.g., cyclone, flood, landslide, or forest fire) and write a short essay that includes the causes Class 7
18. Climates of India Class 7 Notes
19. Climates of India Class 7 MCQ
20. Climates of India Class 7 Fill in the Blanks
21. Climates of India Class 7 Short Question Answer
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Theme B Tapestry of the Past

Chapter 4 New Beginnings Cities and States Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. What is meant by 'Second Urbanisation of India' ? Class 7
2. Why were the janapadas and mahajanapadas an important development in India's early history? Class 7
3. What kind of system of governance did they evolve? Class 7
4. Let us Explore (Page 70) The most powerful of these new states were Magadha, Kosala, Vatsa and Avanti. Looking at the map, can you identify Class 7
5. Let us Explore (Page 74) Fill up the following table with a Yes (or tick mark) or No (or cross mark) in each square, which provides Class 7
6. Let us Explore (Page 76) Why should a complex society divide itself into such groups? Think about several possible Class 7
7. Think About It (Page 78) Inequalities within society can exist in many forms. Have you encountered any incident Class 7
8. Consider the quotation at the start of the chapter and discuss in several groups. Compare your observations Class 7
9. According to the text, how were rulers chosen in early Vedic society? Class 7
10. Imagine you are a historian studying ancient India. What types of sources (archaeological, literary, etc) would you use Class 7
11. Why was the development of iron metallurgy so important for the growth of urbanism in the 1st millennium BCE Class 7
12. New Beginnings Cities and States Class 7 Notes
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Chapter 5 The Rise of Empires Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. What is an empire? Class 7
2. What factors facilitated the transition from kingdoms to empires? Class 7
3. What was life like from the 6th to the 2nd century BCE? Class 7
4. Let us Explore (Page 89) Empires extended over vast areas and had diverse people with differing languages,customs and cultures Class 7
5. Let us Explore (Page 91) Warfare apart what other methods do you think the rulers might have used to expand their empires Class 7
6. Let us Explore (Page 93) Observe the map of the trade routes. Identify geographical features that helped the traders travel Class 7
7. Let us Explore (Page 94) Take a close look at the panel given above. How many types of weapons can you identify? Class 7
8. Don't Miss Out (Page 97) Can you guess how it was possible for them to exercise such power? Class 7
9. Think About It (Page 97) Why do you think Alexander wanted to rule over the entire world? What would he have gained Class 7
10. Think About It (Page 103) Why do you think it was important to take special care of the countryside? Class 7
11. Let us Explore (Page 103) Organise a group discussion in your class and compare the features of Kautilya's idea Class 7
12. Let us Explore (Page 112) Notice the different symbols on the coins. Can you guess what any of the symbols in the coins Class 7
13. What are the features of an empire, and how is it different from a kingdom? Explain. Class 7
14. What are some important factors for the transition from kingdoms to empires? Class 7
15. Alexander is considered an important king in the history of the world - why do you think that is so? Class 7
16. In early Indian history, the Mauryas are considered important. State your reasons. Class 7
17. What were some of Kautilya's key ideas? Which ones of these can you observe even today in the world around us? Class 7
18. What were the unusual things about Ashoka and his empire? What of that has continued to influence India and why? Class 7
19. Thus speaks the Beloved of the Gods, the king Piyadasi: My officers of Dhamma are busy in many matters Class 7
20. The Brahmi script was a writing system that was widely used in ancient India. Try to learn more about this script Class 7
21. Suppose you had to travel from Kaushambi to Kaveripattanam in the 3rd century BCE. How would you undertake Class 7
22. The Rise of Empires Class 7 Notes
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24. The Rise of Empires Class 7 Fill in the Blanks
25. The Rise of Empires Class 7 Short Question Answer
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Chapter 6 The Age of Reorganisation Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. Why is the period that followed the Maurya empire sometimes called the 'Age of Reorganisation' Class 7
2. What were the values or principles that guided emperors of that period? Class 7
3. How did foreign invaders assimilate into Indian society and contribute to cultural confluence? Class 7
4. Let us Explore (Page 118) Create a timeline on a sheet of paper marking the period from the first year of the 2nd century Class 7
5. Let us Explore (Page 120) In the previous chapter, you studied the map of the Maurya empire (see page 100) Class 7
6. Let us Explore (Page 124) Below (See Textbook) is a panel from the Bharhut Stupa. Look at the two figures on the right Class 7
7. Let us Explore (Page 124) Look closely at the pictures in the collage in Fig 6.6 (on the textbook page 123). In a note Class 7
8. Think About It (Page 126) What, according to you, could the tradition of using the mother's name at the beginning Class 7
9. Think About It (Page 126) In the above series of numerals, which ones look somewhat like our modern numerals? Class 7
10. Think About It (Page 127) Is it not interesting to see that a goldsmith could also craft a sculpture made of stone? Class 7
11. Think About It (Page 129) Notice the regularity of the rock-cut chambers sculpted nearly two millennia. How did artisans Class 7
12. Think About It (Page 132) Observe the statue of the king. How is he depicted? What do his posture, clothing, and expression Class 7
13. Think About It (Page 133) Have you ever wondered how historians uncover the trade relations between two distant Class 7
14. Think About It (Page 134) The Pandyas were known for their pearls. Why do you think pearls were an important article Class 7
15. Let us Explore (Page 135) What do you think might have been the meaning of having deities like Vasudeva-Krishna Class 7
16. Let us Explore (Page 136) Carefully observe this massive statue (see textbook) (1.85 m high) and notice the clothing Class 7
17. Think About It (Page 137) Do you know where Gandhara is? Does it remind you of a character from the epic Mahabharata? Class 7
18. Let us Explore (Page 140) Now that you are familiar with the basic characteristics of the Mathura and Gandhara styles of art Class 7
19. Why was the post-Maurya era also known as the era of reorganisation? Class 7
20. Write a note on the Sangam literature in 150 words. Class 7
21. Which rulers mentioned in this chapter included their mother's name in their title, and why did they do so? Class 7
22. Write a note of 250 words about one kingdom from this chapter that you find interesting. Explain why you chose it. Class 7
23. Imagine you have the chance to create your own kingdom. What royal emblem would you choose, and why? Class 7
24. You have read about the architectural developments of the post-Maurya era. Take an outline of the Indian Class 7
25. The Age of Reorganisation Class 7 Notes
26. The Age of Reorganisation Class 7 MCQ
27. The Age of Reorganisation Class 7 Fill in the Blanks
28. The Age of Reorganisation Class 7 Short Question Answer
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Chapter 7 The Gupta Era An Age of Tireless Creativity Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. Who were the Guptas? Why is the Gupta period sometimes called the 'classical age' in Indian history? Class 7
2. What was happening in the rest of the subcontinent at this time? Class 7
3. Who were some great figures of this period, and why do their stories matter today? Class 7
4. Think About It (Page 150) Why do you think kings chose to proclaim their achievements in the form of inscriptions? Class 7
5. Let us Explore (Page 151) Take a political map of India and locate the present-day states and Union territories Class 7
6. Let us Explore (Page 151) In the Grade 6 chapter 'Timeline and Sources of History', we listed multiple sources that help Class 7
7. Let us Explore (Page 153) Read the excerpt from Faxian given above (see textbook, page 153) and identify the key features Class 7
8. Let us Explore (Page 155) Observe the painting of Prabhavati Gupta sitting in her court (Fig. 7.10) (see textbook) Class 7
9. Let us Explore (Page 159) Let's join Bhavisha and Dhruv with their time machine in the time of the Guptas. Class 7
10. Let us Explore (Page 160) Take a close look at the samples of Gupta sculptures shown in Fig 7.15.1. and 7.15.2. Class 7
11. Imagine you receive a letter from someone living in the Gupta Empire. The letter starts like this: "Greetings from Pataliputra! Class 7
12. Which Gupta ruler was also known as the 'Vikramaditya'? Class 7
13. Who were the Pallavas and where did they rule? Class 7
14. Organise an exploration trip with your teachers to a nearby historical site, museum, or heritage building. After the trip, write Class
15. The Gupta Era An Age of Tireless Creativity Class 7 Notes
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17. The Gupta Era An Age of Tireless Creativity Class 7 Fill in the Blanks
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Theme C Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions

Chapter 8 How the Land Becomes Sacred Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. What is 'sacredness'? Class 7
2. How does the land become sacred? Class 7
3. How do sacred sites and pilgrimage networks connect with the life and culture of the people? Class 7
4. What role did sacred geography play in the cultural integration of the Indian Subcontinent? Class 7
5. Let us Explore (Page 168) Do any of the pictures look familiar to you? Can you name similar places found in your neighbourhood? Class 7
6. Let us Explore (Page 171) Read the excerpt (see textbook, page 170). What are your observations? Locate the route the group Class 7
7. Let us Explore (Page 173) Note the locations of the chardham. What do you think it implied for the people when Class 7
8. Let us Explore (Page 174) Can you identify the names of a few traditional tirthas given in the map above? Class 7
9. Don't Miss Out (Page 176) An estimated 660 million people participated in the Kumbh Mela of 2025. Class 7
10. Think About It (Page 177) How do you think these sacred places are connected with the people's economic lives and Class 7
11. Let us Explore (Page 181) Take a sheet of transparent paper that can be used for tracing. Trace a map of the trade Class 7
12. Think About It (Page 182) Look carefully at these pictures (see textbook) of places and animals that are considered sacred Class 7
13. Read the following statement by a well-known environmental thinker, David Suzuki: "The way we see the world shapes Class 7
14. List the sacred sites in your region. Enquire into why they are considered sacred. Are there stories connected with these Class 7
15. Why do you think natural elements like rivers, mountains and forests are considered sacred for the people? Class 7
16. Why do people visit a tirtha or other sacred sites? Class 7
17. How did the ancient pilgrimage routes help in fostering trade during those times? Do you think the sacred sites help in developing Class 7
18. How do sacred places influence the culture and traditions of the people living near them? Class 7
19. From the various sacred sites of India, select two of your choice and create a project explaining their significance. Class 7
20. What is the two-fold significance of a tirthayatra or a pilgrimage? Class 7
21. The Gupta Era An Age of Tireless Creativity Class 7 Notes
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23. The Gupta Era An Age of Tireless Creativity Class 7 Fill in the Blanks
24. The Gupta Era An Age of Tireless Creativity Class 7 Very Short Question Answer
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Theme D Governance and Democracy

Chapter 9 From the Rulers to the Ruled Types of Governments Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. What are the different types of government? Class 7
2. Where do governments get their power from? Class 7
3. How does a country's government interact with the people? Class 7
4. Why does democracy matter? Class 7
5. Let us Explore (Page 186) Do you remember this picture from your Grade 6 textbook? Class 7
6. Think About It (Page 187) What are these differences? Discuss with your teacher in the classroom and make a list. Class 7
7. Let us Explore (Page 188) Which of the three methods do you think is most effective? Why? Class 7
8. Fill the blank columns under Country A and Country B in table 9.1 given on the previous page (see textbook, page 195) Class 7
9. Let us Explore (Page 196) After studying the above examples, list the core principles of a democratic government. Class 7
10. Think About It (Page 199) What might happen if the king considered himself to have divine powers? How would he rule Class 7
11. Let us Explore (Page 204) Does Shane's country look like a democracy? Class 7
12. Let us Explore (Page 205) Look carefully at the picture in Fig. 9.13 on the textbook page 204. It depicts an elected body Class 7
13. Let us Explore (Page 206) What do you find to be the most suitable form of government? Class 7
14. Write names of the various types of government that you have learnt in the chapter. Class 7
15. Which type of Government does India have? And why is that called that type? Class 7
16. You read that an independent judiciary is present in all types of democracies. Class 7
17. Do you think democratic government is better than other forms of government? Why? Class 7
18. These are some practices in a few different countries. Can you match the practice with the type of government? Class 7
19. What are possible hurdles in a democracy in achieving its values and ideals? How can they be overcome? Class 7
20. From the Rulers to the Ruled Types of Governments Class 7 Notes
21. From the Rulers to the Ruled Types of Governments Class 7 MCQ
22. From the Rulers to the Ruled Types of Governments Class 7 Assertion and Reason Questions
23. From the Rulers to the Ruled Types of Governments Class 7 Fill in the Blanks
24. From the Rulers to the Ruled Types of Governments Class 7 Very Short Question Answer
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Chapter 10 The Constitution of India An Introduction Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. What is a constitution, and why do we need one? Class 7
2. How was the Indian Constitution prepared? Class 7
3. How did our freedom struggle and civilisational heritage influence the Constitution? Class 7
4. What are the key features of the Constitution of India? Why is it still relevant, even though it was written more than seventy Class 7
5. Let us Explore (Pages 211-212) Discuss in your group what might have happened if there was no official rulebook that Class 7
6. Don't Miss Out (Page 212) Can you guess why they (Parts and Schedules) have increased since 1950? Class 7
7. Let us Explore (Page 221) Read the quotation given below (see textbook, page 221). Which article of the Constitution do you think Class 7
8. Let us Explore (Page 223) Can you find out the amendments made to the Constitution in the past ten years? Class 7
9. Let us Explore (Page 226) Below is the list of features given in the Preamble. Read them closely from the image above Class 7
10. "The Constituent Assembly had representatives from diverse backgrounds in India." Why do you think it was important Class 7
11. Read the statements below carefully and identify which key features/values in the Constitution of India are reflected Class 7
12. It is said that 'All citizens in India are equal before the law'. Do you think this is a fact? If yes, why? If not, why not? Formulate Class 7
13. You have learnt that 'India is the only country that provided universal adult franchise to its citizens from the beginning. Class 7
14. How did the freedom struggle inspire the making of the Constitution of India? How did India's civilisational Class 7
15. Do you think we, as a society, have achieved all the ideals of the Constitution? If not, what can we each do as citizens Class 7
16. Read the clues carefully to solve the crossword to uncover important concepts from the Indian Constitution. Class 7
17. The Constitution of India An Introduction Class 7 Notes
18. The Constitution of India An Introduction Class 7 MCQ
19. The Constitution of India An Introduction Class 7 Assertion and Reason Questions
20. The Constitution of India An Introduction Class 7 Fill in the Blanks
21. The Constitution of India An Introduction Class 7 Very Short Question Answer
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Theme E Economic Life Around Us

Chapter 11 From Barter to Money Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. How did exchange take place before money? Class 7
2. Why did money come into existence? Class 7
3. How has money transformed into various forms over time? Class 7
4. Think About It (Page 232) What are the different types of difficulties you encountered in the situation above? Class 7
5. Think About It (Page 233) What are the instances of double coincidence of wants in the above example? Class 7
6. Think About It (Page 234) What are the different ways in which money would make the above situation easier for the farmer? Class 7
7. Let us Explore (Page 236) The illustrations above (see textbook, page 236) show you some of the ways in which people Class 7
8. Think About It (Page 237) Suppose you need to buy a book. You have ₹ 50 in your pocket. You visit the bookshop in your Class 6
9. Let us Explore (Page 238) Look at the timeline given below (see textbook, page 238). What are the changes in money Class 7
10. The coins shown in Fig. 11.12 (see textbook, page 240) were found during excavations in Pudukkottai in Tamil Nadu Class 7
11. Let us Explore (Page 241) What do you think happened as coins began to be used for all types of exchanges,whether to buy Class 7
12. Let us Explore (Page 242) Look at a 50 and a 100-rupee note. Can you identify the motifs depicting India's cultural Class 7
13. How does the barter system take place and what kinds of commodities were used for exchange under the system? Class 7
14. What were the limitations of the barter system? Class 7
15. What were the salient features of ancient Indian coins? Class 7
16. How has money as a medium of exchange transformed over time? Class 7
17. What steps might have been taken in ancient times so that Indian coins could become the medium of exchange across Class 7
18. Read the following lines from the Arthashastra. An annual salary of 60 panas could be substituted by an adhaka of grain per Class 7
19. Write and enact a skit to show how people may have persuaded each other to use cowrie shells (or other such items) Class 7
20. The RBI is the only legal source that prints and distributes paper currency in India. To prevent illegal printing of notes Class 7
21. Interview a few of your family members and local shopkeepers, and ask them their preferences in making and receiving Class 7
22. From Barter to Money Class 7 Notes
23. From Barter to Money Class 7 MCQ
24. From Barter to Money Class 7 Fill in the Blanks
25. From Barter to Money Class 7 Short Question Answer
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Chapter 12 Understanding Markets Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. What are markets and how do they function? Class 7
2. What is the role of markets in people's lives? Class 7
3. What role does the government play in markets? Class 7
4. How can consumers assess the quality of goods and services they purchase? Class 7
5. Let us Explore (Page 251) Can you imagine what this bazaar must have looked like during its peak? Class 7
6. Let us Explore (Page 251) Observe the illustration. What are these people discussing? Imagine you and your partner Class 7
7. Think About It (Page 252) Can you think of a type of market where negotiation is less common and why? Class 7
8. Think About It (Page 255) What do you think are the pros and cons of online and physical shopping respectively? Class 7
9. Let us Explore (Page 257) Observe the diagram and describe the flow of goods from the manufacturer/producer to the consumer. Class 7
10. Think About It (Page 263) We have discussed different dimensions of markets. Can we imagine what life might Class 7
11. Don't Miss Out (Page 265) There are many traditions followed even today that go beyond just buying and selling Class 7
12. Let us Explore (Page 265) Have you observed any such practices in your community or neighbourhood? Class 7
13. Let us Explore (Page 266) Onions are an important part of the cuisine in most parts of India. In some seasons Class 7
14. Think About It (Page 267) What are the other areas where you can see the government being involved in the markets? Class 7
15. Think About It (Page 268) There is a marbles competition in your neighbourhood with the team in the next street. Class 7
16. What are the main features of a market? Recall a recent visit to a market to purchase a product. Class 7
17. Remember the epigraph from a famous economist at the beginning of the chapter? Class 7
18. In the example of buying and selling of guavas, imagine that the seller is getting a good price, and is able to make Class 7
19. Match the following types of markets with their characteristics: Class 7
20. Look at the real life situation that a retail seller of vegetables encountered: A family came to shop for vegetables. Class 7
21. There are some districts in India that are famous for growing tomatoes. However during some seasons Class 7
22. Have you heard about or visited a school carnival/fair organised by your school or any other school Class 7
23. Choose any 5 products and check out the label with the certification signs discussed in the chapter Class 7
24. You and your classmates have manufactured a soap bar. Design a label for its packaging. What in your opinion should be Class 7
25. Understanding Markets Class 7 Notes
26. Understanding Markets Class 7 MCQ
27. Understanding Markets Class 7 Assertion and Reason Questions
28. Understanding Markets Class 7 Fill in the Blanks
29. Understanding Markets Class 7 Very Short Question Answer
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Theme A India and the World: Land and the People

Chapter 1 The Story of Indian Farming Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. What are the main characteristics of Indian Agriculture Class 7
2. How are farming, climate, soil, and water interrelated? Class 7
3. How can traditional practices and contemporary ones complement each other? Class 7
4. Imagine that your state received less than normal monsoon rains for two consecutive years. Which items are likely to disappear Class 7
5. Prepare a list of the crops that are cultivated in your state or union territory in a year and classify them into kharif, rabi, and zaid Class 7
6. Try to name at least two states in each of the zones mentioned above. Class 7
7. Take up a small group project. Identify the types of vegetables, fruits, and trees that grow in the different soil types? Class 7
8. Identify modern agricultural solutions inspired by traditional practices (for example, neem-based practices) Class 7
9. Listen to the special programmes for farmers on the radio or watch a programme on television for a few days. Class 7
10. Why do farmers in Kerala grow rice while farmers in Punjab grow mostly wheat? What would happen if they swapped? Class 7
11. Why do certain crops thrive in specific regions? Class 7
12. How has modern technology helped farmers? Class 7
13. Why is sustainable agriculture important? Write a short note on this. Class 7
14. Name some challenges that farmers face today. What might be their impact for people? Class 7
15. Have a debate in class on the topic "Traditional irrigation methods are better than modern ones." Class 7
16. Write a short essay describing what farming might be like when you are 60 years old. You could also draw Class 7
17. Form small groups and discuss the issues affecting the Ganga basin. Prepare a presentation proposing Class 7
18. Looking at the crops listed in the section 'Echoes from the Past', which ones do you find in use in your home? Class 7
19. The Story of Indian Farming Class 7 Notes
20. The Story of Indian Farming Class 7 MCQ
21. The Story of Indian Farming Class 7 Assertion and Reason Questions
22. The Story of Indian Farming Class 7 Fill in the Blanks
23. The Story of Indian Farming Class 7 Very Short Question Answer
24. The Story of Indian Farming Class 7 Short Question Answer
25. The Story of Indian Farming Class 7 Long Question Answer

Chapter 2 India and Her Neighbours Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. What defines a 'neighbour'? Is it just shared land borders? Class 7
2. How do geography and history influence the nature of India's relationships with her neighbours? Class 7
3. In what ways are India and her neighbours interconnected today? Class 7
4. Identify the three large water bodies that surround India in the map on the facing page Class 7
5. Does it remind you of something? Class 7
6. Seeing that Tamil is one of Singapore's official languages, what does this suggest to you about the relationship Class 7
7. Explain who a maritime neighbour is with two examples with respect to India. Class 7
8. What does 'open border' policy mean? How does the India-Nepal 'open border' policy affect the lives of people Class 7
9. The chapter says, "Being neighbours is not just about geography." Explain this statement with an example. Class 7
10. What are the different ways in which India has helped smaller countries in her neighbourhood? Explain with examples. Class 7
11. How do shared challenges become opportunities for cooperation? Were there examples in this chapter to illustrate this? Class 7
12. If borders were drawn only by culture and connections, how would the map look different? Class 7
13. On blank maps: Label India's neighbours. Draw arrows showing cultural flows (e.g., food, festivals, languages) Class 7
14. India and Her Neighbours Class 7 Notes
15. India and Her Neighbours Class 7 MCQ
16. India and Her Neighbours Class 7 Fill in the Blanks
17. India and Her Neighbours Class 7 Short Question Answer
18. India and Her Neighbours Class 7 Long Question Answer

Theme B Tapestry of the Past

Chapter 3 Empires and Kingdoms: 6th to 10th Centuries Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. What major changes characterised this period? Class 7
2. How did the political, cultural, and religious developments shape India during this period? Class 7
3. What was the impact of foreign invasions and interactions on Indian society and polity during this period? Class 7
4. Do you recall where the capital of the earlier Maurya and Gupta empires was located? How do you think this shift may Class 7
5. Looking at the map (Fig. 3.7) (see textbook), can you identify a few mountain passes or desert areas that Xuanzang Class 7
6. Why was Kannauj so attractive to those powerful dynasties? Observe its location on the map (Fig. 3.3) (see textbook)
7. Form groups in your class to discuss the following questions, then compare the groups answers. Class 7
8. Why do you think he chose four different corners of India rather than more central locations? Class 7
9. Note this panel's (Fig. 3.18) (see textbook) highly dynamic three-dimensional composition, expressing Durga's confident Class 7
10. Why do you think such inscriptions were written in two languages? Class 7
11. What details do you observe in these coins (Fig. 3.26) (see textbook)? Why do the coins of Toramana and Skandagupta Class 7
12. The Chachnama records that when King Dahar was killed, his widowed queen put up a brave resistance, and when Class 7
13. Why do you think the author calls the ruler a 'foe to the Muslim faith'? Class 7
14. With the help of your teacher, use this observation to complete the table. Class 7
15. If you lived in Kannauj during the struggle between the Pālas, the Pratihāras and the Rāshtrakūtas, how would it change Class 7
16. Emperors and kings during this period controlled only core regions and governed other regions through subordinate vassals. Class 7
17. In what ways were the invasions of the Hūnas and the Arabs different in their aims, methods, and impact on the Indian Class 7
18. Imagine you are a common citizen watching the Prayaga assembly. How would you react to Harsha giving away Class 7
19. Forming groups, let each group choose one Alvar and one Nayanar and prepare a biography poster or booklet. Class 7
20. You will notice that our maps show only ancient names for the kingdoms' capitals and main cities. Class 7
21. Empires and Kingdoms: 6th to 10th Centuries Class 7 Notes
22. Empires and Kingdoms: 6th to 10th Centuries Class 7 MCQ
23. Empires and Kingdoms: 6th to 10th Centuries Class 7 Assertion and Reason Questions
24. Empires and Kingdoms: 6th to 10th Centuries Class 7 Fill in the Blanks
25. Empires and Kingdoms: 6th to 10th Centuries Class 7 Very Short Question Answer
26. Empires and Kingdoms: 6th to 10th Centuries Class 7 Short Question Answer
27. Empires and Kingdoms: 6th to 10th Centuries Class 7 Long Question Answer

Chapter 4 Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. Why are the 11th and 12th centuries seen as a period of transition in Indian history? Class 7
2. Which new powers emerged during this period? What were the essential features of their economic, military Class 7
3. What high accomplishments in art, architecture, literature, science, etc., do we come across during this period? Class 7
4. Observe the sketch of the Khyber Pass (Fig. 4.3) (see textbook). What kind of terrain does it depict? Class 7
5. What conclusions can we draw from this remark by someone in Mahmud's entourage? Class 7
6. In later centuries, the Somanatha temple was rebuilt and destroyed again several times; the existing Class 7
7. In the painting Fig. 4.14, can you make out who is the king and who is the guru? What does the king's posture Class 7
8. Remembering the meaning of vihara and noting that Nalanda was known in ancient inscriptions as 'Nalanda Mahavihara' Class 7
9. In Kalyani, Basavanna established an anubhava mandapa (literally, 'pavilion of experience'), where men and women Class 7
10. Why is the period under consideration in this chapter regarded as a major transition in Indian history? Class 7
11. Observe Fig. 3.27 in the previous chapter and draw a similar 'star of dynasties' gathering all or most of the dynasties Class 7
12. With the help of a map of India and Southeast Asia, can you calculate the approximate distance that Rajendra Class 7
13. Match these two pairs: Class 7
14. Why do you think Mahmud of Ghazni carry out repeated raids from Afghanistan into India, while Muhammad Ghuri Class 7
15. Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries Class 7 Notes
16. Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries Class 7 MCQ
17. Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries Class 7 Assertion and Reason Questions
18. Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries Class 7 Fill in the Blanks
19. Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries Class 7 Very Short Question Answer
20. Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries Class 7 Short Question Answer
21. Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries Class 7 Long Question Answer

Theme C Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions

Chapter 5 India, a Home to Many Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. What has made India a home for people from different parts of the world Class 7
2. Why did oppressed or persecuted people from other countries seek refuge in India? Class 7
3. What is it about the nature of Indian society that enables people to assimilate here? Class 7
4. Imagine this scenario - A stranger knocks at your door at midnight. It is raining heavily outside, and the stranger Class 7
5. Look at the two pictures given textbook page 128. Is the place shown in both the photographs the same? Class 7
6. Observe the pictures given on textbook page 130. What are the clues you get about the integration of the Syriac Christian Class 7
7. What do you think dissolving the sugar in the milk without spilling it meant? Class 7
8. This painting (see textbook) of a Parsi bride getting ready for her wedding shows many Class 7
9. What clues do you get about African and Indian cultural integration from the pictures here and above Class 7
10. Are there communities in your neighbourhood whose ancestors might have come to India centuries Class 7
11. On the outline of a world map, try to trace the routes that the communities mentioned in this chapter Class 7
12. Homi Bhabha, Sam Maneckshaw, Ratan Tata, Fali Nariman, Nani Palkivala, and Cornelia Sorabji are a few Class 7
13. Take up a class project. Divide the class into groups. Each group takes up a small project to study Class 7
14. India, a Home to Many Class 7 Notes
15. India, a Home to Many Class 7 MCQ
16. India, a Home to Many Class 7 Fill in the Blanks
17. India, a Home to Many Class 7 Very Short Question Answer
18. India, a Home to Many Class 7 Short Question Answer
19. India, a Home to Many Class 7 Long Question Answer

Theme D Governance and Democracy Class 7 Questions and Answers

Chapter 6 The State, the Government, and You Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. What is the difference between a state and a government? Class 7
2. What is the difference between a democracy and a republic? What makes India a democratic republic? Class 7
3. How do citizens engage with the government in day-to-day life? How can one make government work Class 7
4. Make lists of different government departments you are familiar with, or whose names you Class 7
5. Collect editorials from a few newspapers. Read them in small groups. Identify the topics Class 7
6. If a streetlamp in your neighbourhood is broken, who would you contact to fix it? Class 7
7. What might be the reasons that decisions regarding local concerns should be taken Class 7
8. It has been more than 75 years since India became a republic. During this time, we have Class 7
9. "Every democracy is a republic." Is this statement true or false? Explain. Class 7
10. Give two reasons why decentralisation is important in India. Class 7
11. Imagine you are part of your school's student council. The council works like a mini-parliament Class 7
12. Think about these real-life situations in relation to India's democracy Class 7
13. Ask your parents/guardians how they engaged with the government over the past year. Class 7
14. The State, the Government, and You Class 7 Notes
15. The State, the Government, and You Class 7 MCQ
16. The State, the Government, and You Class 7 Fill in the Blanks
17. The State, the Government, and You Class 7 Short Question Answer
18. The State, the Government, and You Class 7 Long Question Answer

Theme E Economic Life Around Us

Chapter 7 Infrastructure: Engine of India’s Development Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. What is physical infrastructure, and how has it transformed over the years in India? Class 7
2. How has the expansion in infrastructure affected the quality of life for individuals and communities Class 7
3. What is the role of infrastructure in the development and economic prosperity of the nation Class 7
4. What might happen to Satish's efforts if any part of the infrastructure is missing? Class 7
5. Have you or your family members ever taken a train or a metro? What sort of economic activities Class 7
6. Which parts of this process do you think are easiest to see in real life, and which are completely invisible? Class 7
7. In the 1990s, mobile calls in India cost up to 17 per minute, with charges even for incoming calls Class 7
8. Do you see other types of infrastructure around you like schools, colleges, training centres, hospitals Class 7
9. Create a 'Community Responsibility Pact' on the board or as a poster. Come up with ideas Class 7
10. Which form of physical infrastructure has been built in your area in the last decade? Class 7
11. How does infrastructure like ports, highways, and airports create jobs in different parts of the country? Class 7
12. Why is it important to think about the environment when building new infrastructure like roads Class 7
13. How can better infrastructure (like roads, airports, communication systems) help during natural Classs 7
14. Have you ever noticed people misusing public spaces, like scribbling on walls, breaking streetlights Class 7
15. Prepare 'scenario posters' for the following situations: A new factory is planned in an area. Class 7
16. Today's modern infrastructure requires consistent technological innovations. For instance Class 7
17. Infrastructure: Engine of India’s Development Class 7 Notes
18. Infrastructure: Engine of India’s Development Class 7 MCQ
19. Infrastructure: Engine of India’s Development Class 7 Assertion and Reason Questions
20. Infrastructure: Engine of India’s Development Class 7 Fill in the Blanks
21. Infrastructure: Engine of India’s Development Class 7 Short Question Answer
22. Infrastructure: Engine of India’s Development Class 7 Long Question Answer

Chapter 8 Banks and the Magic of Finance Class 7 Questions and Answers

1. What is financial infrastructure, and what does it comprise? Class 7
2. What are the main function sperformed by banks and how do they impact people's lives? Class 7
3. How does financial infrastructure contribute to a nation's progress? Class 7
4. This picture is from a bank (see textbook). What do you think the people are doing? Class 7
5. Why does Navdeep think that saving at the bank is better than keeping cash at home? Class 7
6. How does one track so many transactions of deposits and withdrawals? Class 7
7. Why do companies issue shares? Class 7
8. What is financial infrastructure? How does it complement physical infrastructure? Class 7
9. How does having a bank account help people? Should everyone be required to have a bank account? Class 7
10. What could be the possible advantages and disadvantages of compound interest Class 7
11. How does financial infrastructure enable the flow of money between households and businesses? Class 7
12. What could be the reason for the higher interest rate earned on fixed deposits Class 7
13. Sahil received ₹ 10,000 as a prize in a poster-making competition. His father promises Class 7
14. How does the stock market help mobilise the savings of individuals? In what ways do companies Class 7
15. Ask your family members or neighbours about how they save money? Class 7
16. Cheques are often used to pay utility bills. Ask your parents to allow you to fill out the cheques Class 7
17. Banks and the Magic of Finance Class 7 Notes
18. Banks and the Magic of Finance Class 7 MCQ
19. Banks and the Magic of Finance Class 7 True or False
20. Banks and the Magic of Finance Class 7 Short Question Answer
21. Banks and the Magic of Finance Class 7 Long Question Answer