BAL BHARATI PUBLIC SCHOOL
HALF-YEARLY EXAMINATION (2024-25)
CLASS: VII
SAMPLE PAPER- SCIENCE (086)
SET - A
TIME: 2.5 hrs. Maximum Marks: 60
General Instructions:
(1) Question paper comprises five Sections - A, B, C, D and E. There are 30 questions in the
question paper. All questions are compulsory.
(2) Section A - Question no. 1 to 18 are objective type questions of 1 mark each.
(3) Section B - Question no. 19 to 21 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2
marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 30-50 words.
(4) Section C - Question no. 22 to 24 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks
each. Answer to each question should not exceed 50-80 words.
(5) Section D - Question no. 25 to 27 are Long Answer Type Questions, carrying 5 marks
each. Answer to each question should not exceed 80-100 words.
(6) Section E - Question no. 28 to 30 are Source based questions with sub questions and are
of 4 marks.
(7) There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been
provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions must be attempted.
(8) In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question,
wherever necessary.
SECTION A (1 x 18 = 18 marks)
1.Which pigment in leaves captures sunlight for photosynthesis?
(a) Haemoglobin
(b) Chlorophyll
(c) Melanin
(d) Carotene
2. Name the process by which plants prepare their own food.
(a) Respiration
(b) Transpiration
(c) Photosynthesis
(d) Fermentation
3.Which part of the digestive system absorbs nutrients?
(a) Stomach
(b) Small intestine
(c) Large intestine
(d) Liver
4.Which organ secretes bile juice?
(a) Pancreas
(b) Liver
(c) Kidney
(d) Stomach
5.Which acid is present in lemon?
(a) Hydrochloric acid
(b) Acetic acid
(c) Citric acid
(d) Sulphuric acid
6. Which of the following is used to test whether a solution is acidic or basic?
(a) Vinegar
(b) Litmus paper
(c) Sugar solution
(d) Distilled water
7. Which of these is a physical change?
(a) Rusting
(b) Melting
(c) Burning
(d) Cooking
8.Name one chemical change.
(a) Evaporation of water
(b) Freezing of water
(c) Rusting of iron
(d) Breaking of glass
9.The SI unit of temperature is _____.
(a) Celsius
(b) Fahrenheit
(c) Kelvin
(d) Joule
10.Which type of clothes keep us warm in winter?
(a) Cotton
(b) Silk
(c) Woollen
(d) Nylon
11.Which gas is released during photosynthesis?
(a) Carbon dioxide
(b) Oxygen
(c) Nitrogen
(d) Hydrogen
12. Name the largest gland in the human body.
(a) Pancreas
(b) Liver
(c) Kidney
(d) Lungs
13.Which base is used in antacids?
(a) Sodium hydroxide
(b) Magnesium hydroxide
(c) Potassium hydroxide
(d) Calcium oxide
14.Litmus turns red in ____ solution.
(a) Neutral
(b) Basic
(c) Acidic
(d) Salty
Assertion-Reason Questions
Q15. Assertion (A): Green plants are autotrophic.
Reason (R): They prepare their own food using carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight
through photosynthesis.
(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.
Q16. Assertion (A): Digestion of food starts in the mouth.
Reason (R): Saliva contains enzymes that help in breaking down proteins.
(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.
Q17.Assertion (A): Baking soda is used as an antacid.
Reason (R): Baking soda is acidic and neutralizes the excess acid in the stomach.
(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.
Q18.. Assertion (A): Woolen clothes keep us warm in winter.
Reason (R): Wool traps a layer of air, which is a poor conductor of heat.
(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.
SECTION B (2 x 3 = 6 marks)
19. Differentiate between autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition.
20. Write two functions of the stomach.
21. Write any two differences between acids and bases.
SECTION C (3 x 3 = 9 marks)
22. Explain the role of stomata in photosynthesis.
23. Write three differences between physical and chemical changes.
24. Explain the process of heat transfer through convection with an example.
SECTION D (5 x 3 = 15 marks)
25. Describe the complete process of digestion in humans with a diagram.
26. Explain parasitic nutrition in plants with an example
27. What is a neutralization reaction? Explain with two examples of neutralization reactions
used in daily life.
SECTION E (4 x 3 = 12 marks)
28. Read the passage and answer the following questions:
Read the following passage and answer the questions:
Some plants and organisms depend on each other for survival in a relationship called
symbiosis. In lichens, a fungus and an alga live together: the fungus provides water and
minerals, while the alga makes food through photosynthesis. Similarly, leguminous
plants like peas and beans have Rhizobium bacteria in their root nodules that help fix
atmospheric nitrogen, and in return, the plant provides shelter and food to the bacteria.
Answer the following questions:
(a) What is symbiotic nutrition?
(b) Name the two organisms that form a lichen.
(c) How do Rhizobium bacteria benefit plants?
(d) Give one example of a symbiotic relationship in plants.
29. Read the passage and answer the following questions:
Acids and bases are important substances in our daily life. Vinegar contains acetic acid, and
soap is basic. Indicators like litmus help identify acids and bases.
(a) Name the acid in lemon.
(b) Which property of bases makes soap slippery?
(c) What is an indicator?
(d) Give one example of a natural indicator.
30. Read the passage and answer the following questions:
Heat energy is transferred by three modes: conduction, convection, and radiation. Metals
are good conductors of heat, whereas air is a poor conductor.
(a) Name the three modes of heat transfer.
(b) Which materials are good conductors of heat?
(c) Why is air a poor conductor?
(d) Give one example where convection is used.
