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Geography Ch - 1 Environment Social Studies - Geography Ch - 1 Environment

CBSE - STD 7 - Social Studies (CBSE - English Medium). 76 questions in this chapter.

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Q 1MCQ (1 Mark)1 Mark
What made communication easier and speedy across the world?
  • A
    Green Revolution
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    Information Revolution
  • C
    Glorious Revolution
  • D
    White Revolution

Answer: B.

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Q 4MCQ (1 Mark)1 Mark
Nasir, a 35-year-old farmer in a rural area, struggles to support his family on a small piece of arable land. He faces challenges due to changing weather patterns and the limited opportunities in his community.
Accordingly, which development objective would be the most crucial for improving Nasir and his family's well-being?
  • ✓
    Promoting sustainable agricultural practices to increase crop yield
  • B
    Reducing air pollution in Nasir's region to improve air quality
  • C
    Establishing a community-based healthcare center for better medical access
  • D
    Creating more recreational facilities in the village for leisure activities

Answer: A.

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Q 5MCQ (1 Mark)1 Mark
Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has led to the loss of habitat for numerous plant and animal species. Which of the following actions is most aligned with environmental conservation and the principles of the biosphere?
  • A
    Implementing sustainable logging practices to continue deforestation while minimising harm to the ecosystem.
  • ✓
    Halting all deforestation activities in the Amazon rainforest to protect its biodiversity.
  • C
    Expanding deforestation to create space for agriculture and human settlements.
  • D
    Encouraging increased deforestation to boost the global timber industry.

Answer: B.

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Q 6Assertion and Reason (1 Mark)1 Mark
Assertion (A) The human environment has evolved over time, driven by changing needs and innovations of human societies.
Reason (R) Early humans initially adapted to their natural surroundings, but as their needs grew, they developed new technologies, such as agriculture, the wheel and the barter system.
  • ✓
    Both the A and the R are true, and is the correct explanation of A
  • B
    Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of R
  • C
    A is true, but R is false
  • D
    A is false, but R is true

Answer: A.

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Q 7Assertion and Reason (1 Mark)1 Mark
Assertion (A) The biosphere is also referred to as the 'living world."
Reason (R) Biosphere is the outermost solid surface of the Earth.
  • A
    Both the A and the R are true, and is the correct explanation of A
  • B
    Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of R
  • ✓
    A is true, but R is false
  • D
    A is false, but R is true

Answer: C.

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Q 22VSQ (2 Marks)2 Marks
Talk to some elderly person in your neighbourhood and collect Information about
→ The trees in his/her neighbourhood when he/ she was your age.
→ The indoor games he/she played.
→ His/her favourite fruit at your age.
→ How did they make themselves comfortable during hot summers and cold winters? Display your answers on a wall/bulletin board.
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Q 29LONG ANS. QUESTIONS(5 Mark)5 Marks
"Ecosystem is formed by the interaction of all living organisms with each other and with the physical and chemical factors of the environment in which they live."
Explain about ecosystem and give reason why the balance between the interactions in ecosystem is crucial.
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Q 31CASE BASED QUESTIONS(4 Mark)4 Marks
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
In this bustling urban environment, a community of people resides in an area surrounded by high-rise buildings, busy streets, and various human-made structures, comprising what is commonly referred to as a "human-made environment". Over the years, they've witnessed substantial changes in their surroundings as the city has evolved. These changes may include increased urban development, technological advancements, and a higher population density. This urban community's environment is characterised by its vibrant, fast-paced lifestyle, the presence of various amenities and services, and a significant human influence on the landscape. It exemplifies how human interaction with the environment can lead to the development and transformation of urban spaces.
(i) In what type of environment do the people in urban community primarily reside?
(a) Biotic $\quad$ (b) Abiotic $\quad$ (c) Human-made $\quad$ (d) Natural
(ii) As the city has evolved, what could be one significant change that the community might have observed in their environment?
(a) A decrease in pollution
(b) An increase in natural green spaces
(c) More urban development
(d) Decreased population
(iii) What is the key characteristic of the environment in this urban community?
(a) Presence of forests and wildlife
(b) Limited human influence
(c) High population density and human-made structures
(d) Absence of technological advancements
(iv) What best describes the environment of the urban community surrounded by high-rise buildings and busy streets?
(a) A natural environment with minimal human influence.
(b) A rural environment with a focus on agriculture and farming.
(c) A human-made environment shaped by urban development.
(d) An untouched wilderness with no human presence.
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Q 32Match the Following.4 Marks
List IList II
A. Biosphere1. Blanket of air which surrounds the Earth
B. Atmosphere2. Domain of water
C. Hydrosphere3. Gravitational force of the earth
D. Environment4. Our surroundings.
5. Narrow zone where land water and air interact
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