Class 7 Holiday homework (summer vacation 2025-26)
Subject: S.st
Chapter: Geographical Diversity of india
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) –
1. Which of the following is a physical division of India?
a) Central Hills
b) Northern Mountains
c) Southern Valley
d) Western Gulf
2. The Great Indian Desert is located in which state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Rajasthan
c) Gujarat
d) Haryana
3. The most fertile and densely populated physical region of India is:
a) The Coastal Plains
b) The Peninsular Plateau
c) The Northern Plains
d) The Islands
4. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are situated in:
a) Arabian Sea
b) Bay of Bengal
c) Indian Ocean
d) Pacific Ocean
5. Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of India?
a) Vindhya Range
b) Aravalli Range
c) Satpura Range
d) Himalayas
6. Which of these is a part of the Peninsular Plateau?
a) Ganga Basin
b) Thar Desert
c) Deccan Plateau
d) Sunderbans
7. What separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands?
a) Gulf of Mannar
b) Ten Degree Channel
c) Palk Strait
d) Tropic of Cancer
8. Which of the following rivers flows through the Northern Plains?
a) Krishna
b) Narmada
c) Ganga
d) Mahanadi
9. Which coastal plain lies along the eastern coast of India?
a) Malabar Coast
b) Konkan Coast
c) Coromandel Coast
d) Kutch Coast
10. Which physical division of India is known for its black soil and volcanic origin?
a) Northern Plains
b) Western Ghats
c) Deccan Plateau
d) Eastern Coastal Plains
Short Answer Type Questions –
1. Name the six major physical divisions of India.
2. Why are the Northern Plains important for agriculture?
3. Write two features of the Peninsular Plateau.
4. What are the main characteristics of the Indian Desert?
5. Mention any two differences between the Eastern and Western Coastal Plains.
Long Answer Type Questions –
1. Describe the major features of the Northern Mountains and their importance to India.
2. Explain the characteristics of the Northern Plains and why they are highly populated.
3. Write a detailed note on the Peninsular Plateau of India.
4. Compare and contrast the Eastern and Western Coastal Plains.
5. Discuss the geographical importance of the Indian Islands in both the Arabian Sea
and Bay of Bengal.
Assertion reason questions
1. Assertion (A): The Northern Plains of India are densely populated.
Reason (R): The plains have fertile soil and an extensive river system.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
Answer: a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: The Northern Plains support dense population due to fertile soil, flat land,
and water availability, making agriculture and habitation easier.
2. Assertion (A): The Peninsular Plateau is known as an old landmass.
Reason (R): It is formed by the deposition of rivers.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
Answer: c) A is true, but R is false.
Explanation: The Peninsular Plateau is an ancient landmass formed by geological uplift,
not by river deposition.
3. Assertion (A): The Great Indian Desert receives very little rainfall.
Reason (R): It lies in the rain shadow area of the Western Ghats.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
Answer: c) A is true, but R is false.
Explanation: The Great Indian Desert gets little rainfall because of dry climate
conditions, not due to the Western Ghats which are located far south.
4. Assertion (A): The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are of volcanic origin.
Reason (R): These islands are part of the Himalayan mountain system.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
Answer: c) A is true, but R is false.
Explanation: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have some volcanic islands, but they
are not part of the Himalayan mountain system.
5. Assertion (A): The Himalayas act as a natural barrier for India.
Reason (R): They protect India from cold winds and invasions.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
Answer: a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: The Himalayas form a natural wall protecting the country from cold
Siberian winds and historically limited invasions from the north.
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Chapter New Buildings, Cities and States
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) –
1. Which dynasty ruled over the region of Kanauj?
a) Chalukyas
b) Pratiharas
c) Cholas
d) Palas
2. The Chola dynasty was known for building:
a) Stepwells
b) Rockcut caves
c) Temples
d) Fortresses
3. Who constructed the Rajarajeshvara temple at Thanjavur?
a) Rajendra Chola
b) Rajaraja Chola
c) Karikala Chola
d) Pulakeshin II
4. The tripartite struggle was among the Palas, Pratiharas, and:
a) Cholas
b) Rashtrakutas
c) Rajputs
d) Chauhans
5. The temple towns were also important as:
a) Educational centers
b) Mining centers
c) Agricultural zones
d) Ports
6. Who was the famous Chola ruler who expanded the empire overseas?
a) Rajaraja I
b) Kulottunga I
c) Rajendra I
d) Karikala II
7. The new administrative posts were often held by:
a) Traders
b) Brahmanas
c) Farmers
d) Merchants
8. Which of the following was a major port city under the Cholas?
a) Madurai
b) Kanchipuram
c) Nagapattinam
d) Varanasi
9. The term "sabha" in Chola administration referred to:
a) A marketplace
b) A king’s court
c) An assembly of Brahmanas
d) A military camp
10. Taxes collected during Chola rule were mostly used for:
a) Trade promotion
b) Temple construction and irrigation
c) Personal expenses of kings
d) Building forts
Short Answer Type Questions –
1. What was the significance of temple towns in medieval India?
2. What is meant by the tripartite struggle?
3. How were the Chola temples different from earlier temples?
4. Describe the role of sabhas and ur in Chola administration.
5. Mention two sources of revenue for the Chola kings.
Long Answer Type Questions –
1. Describe the administration and governance system under the Chola dynasty.
2. Discuss the importance of temple building during the rule of new states.
3. Explain how the Cholas expanded their empire both inland and overseas.
4. Describe the impact of temple towns on the economy and society of medieval India.
5. How did the emergence of new states affect political developments in medieval
India?
AssertionReason questions
1. Assertion (A): The Chola kings built large and magnificent temples.
Reason (R): Temples were not only places of worship but also centers of economic and
social activities.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
Answer: a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Chola temples were grand and served as cultural, administrative, and
economic hubs, justifying the construction of such large structures.
2. Assertion (A): The tripartite struggle was a conflict over the control of Kanauj.
Reason (R): Kanauj was a rich trading center and held strategic importance.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
Answer: a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: The struggle between the Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas, and Palas was due to
Kanauj’s wealth and geographic importance.
3. Assertion (A): The Chola administration had village assemblies.
Reason (R): The Chola kings encouraged democratic elections throughout the empire.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
Answer: c) A is true, but R is false.
Explanation: Chola village assemblies (sabha and ur) existed, but elections were limited
and controlled by elite groups, not a democratic system in the modern sense.
4. Assertion (A): Temples during medieval times were also used as banks.
Reason (R): People donated gold, land, and money to temples, which were then used
for loans and investments.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
Answer: a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Temples received donations and acted as financial institutions by lending
money and managing land resources.
5. Assertion (A): The Chola rulers maintained a large navy.
Reason (R): They wanted to control overseas trade and expand their influence in
Southeast Asia.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
Answer: a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: The Cholas built a powerful navy to dominate maritime trade routes and
launched expeditions to regions like Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.
Map work-I History: On the political map of India indicate the Following
A. Ujjaini
B. Vaishali
C. Indraprastha
D. Mathura
E. Rajagriha
F. Madurai
G. Kanchipuram
H. Sopara
I. Bhrigukachchha
J. Pataliputra.
Map-II Geography: -
A. Satpura range
B. Narmada river
C. Tapi river
D. Brahmaputra river
E. Jaintia Hills
F. Thar Desert
G. Gulf of Mannar
H. Aravali range
I. Garo hills
J. Gulf of Khambhat
K. Gulf of Kachchh
