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Class 7 social studies questions.
Social studies questions for Class 7, at the level of students aged 12–14, each with its answer and a short explanation. Try each one before opening the answer.
Which imaginary line of latitude passes through the middle of India, dividing the country into two broad halves?
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Answer: Tropic of Cancer
The Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N) runs across eight Indian states, dividing the country into northern and southern halves.
Which longitude is officially taken as the Standard Meridian of India?
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Answer: 82° 30' E
The longitude of 82° 30' E, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh, determines Indian Standard Time.
Who is the constitutional head of the Republic of India?
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Answer: President
The President is the constitutional head of state in India, while the Prime Minister leads the executive government.
Which Indian state is typically the first to receive the southwest monsoon rains each summer?
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Answer: Kerala
The southwest monsoon winds strike the coast of Kerala around early June, marking the onset of India's rainy season.
What is the upper house of the Indian Parliament called?
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Answer: Rajya Sabha
The Parliament of India consists of two houses: the Lok Sabha (Lower House) and the Rajya Sabha (Upper House).
In which ancient script were most of the rock edicts of Emperor Ashoka inscribed?
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Answer: Brahmi
Most of Ashoka's rock and pillar edicts were composed in the Prakrit language using the Brahmi script.
Who founded the Mughal Empire in India in 1526?
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Answer: Babur
Babur established the Mughal Empire after winning the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
- True or false?
The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line of latitude located south of the Equator.
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Answer: False
The Tropic of Cancer lies at 23.5 degrees north of the Equator. The Tropic of Capricorn lies to the south.
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The lower house of the Parliament of India is known as the ___ Sabha (clue: starts with 'L').
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Answer: Lok
The Lok Sabha is the House of the People, whose members are directly elected by eligible citizens across India.
Which of the following rivers is the odd one out?
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Answer: Narmada
Godavari, Krishna, and Mahanadi are east-flowing rivers that drain into the Bay of Bengal. In contrast, the Narmada flows west into the Arabian Sea.
Which ancient city served as the capital of the Mauryan Empire under Emperor Ashoka?
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Answer: Pataliputra
Pataliputra, located near modern-day Patna in Bihar, was the main imperial capital and administrative centre of the Mauryan Empire.
Which river forms Majuli, the world's largest river island?
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Answer: Brahmaputra
Majuli is a large river island situated in the Brahmaputra River in the northeastern state of Assam.
Which organ of the Indian government is primarily responsible for making and amending laws at the national level?
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Answer: Parliament
Parliament is the central legislative body in India. It consists of the President, the Lok Sabha, and the Rajya Sabha, and is responsible for passing national legislation.
Which script was most commonly used to write Emperor Ashoka's stone and pillar inscriptions across ancient India?
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Answer: Brahmi
Most of Ashoka's edicts were written in the Prakrit language using the Brahmi script, which was deciphered by James Prinsep.
Which type of soil, rich in clay and moisture-retentive, is considered ideal for growing cotton in India?
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Answer: Black soil
Black soil, also called regur soil, contains high clay content and retains moisture well, making it ideal for cotton cultivation.
- True or false?
The Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of India and divides the country into roughly two equal halves.
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Answer: True
The Tropic of Cancer (23°30' N) passes across eight Indian states. It divides the subcontinent into northern temperate and southern tropical zones.
- True or false?
The standard meridian of India passes through the city of Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh.
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Answer: True
The longitude of 82 degrees 30 minutes East passes near Mirzapur. It is used to determine Indian Standard Time for the nation.
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In the Indian judicial system, the apex court of appeal is known as the ___ Court (clue: highest in rank, starts with S).
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Answer: Supreme
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial authority and the final arbiter for interpreting constitutional law.
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The ancient city of Pataliputra, once the capital of the Mauryan Empire, is known today as P___ [starts with P].
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Answer: Patna
Ancient Pataliputra was founded along the Ganges and developed into the modern capital of Bihar, Patna.
Which ancient site is the odd one out?
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Answer: Sarnath
Kalibangan, Lothal, and Dholavira are major settlements of the Bronze Age Indus Valley Civilisation, while Sarnath is an ancient Buddhist historical centre.
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