The Cambridge Sr. Sec.
School, Dehradun
Annual Examination
Class- 7th (2024-2025)
Subject- Science
Time: 3 Hrs MM.
–80
(Section-A)
Q1) Choose the Correct answer from the choices given below: (10 x 0.5 = 05)
I. Which of the following is not a forest product:
(a) Gum (b) Plywood (c) Sealing Wax (d) Kerosene
II. The reproductive part of a plant is the:
(a) Leaf (b) Stem (c) Root (d) Flower
III. In plant water is transported through
(a) Xylem (b) Phloem (c) Stomata (d) Root hair
IV. In cockroaches, air enters the body through
(a) Lungs (b) Gills (c) Spiracles (d) Skin
V. Normal range of breathing rate per minute in an average adult person at rest is
(a) 9-12 (b) 15-18 (c) 21-24 (d) 30-33
VI. During heavy exercise, we get cramps in the legs due to the accumulation of
(a) Carbon dioxide (b) Lactic acid (c) Alcohol (d) Water
VII. Mature ovary forms the
(a) Seed (b) Stamen (c) pistil (d) fruit
VIII. The basic unit of speed is:
(a) km/min (b) m/min (c) km/h (d) m/s
IX. Water absorption through roots can be increased by keeping the plants
(a) in the shade (b) in dim light (c) under the fan (d) covered with a polythene bag
X. During exhalation, the ribs move
(a) outwards (b) downwards (c) upwards (d) do not move at all
Q2) Fill in the blanks: - (05 x 01 = 05)
a) Green plants are called……………………….since they synthesize their own food
b) The largest gland in the human body is……………………………………………...
c) Temperature is measured in degree …………………………………..……………...
d) Haemoglobin is present in ………………………………………………blood cells
e) The fusion of male and female gametes is termed as ………………………………
Q3) Write true or false: (04 x 1/2 = 2)
i. Cutting a log of wood into pieces is a chemical change ( )
ii. Iron and rust are the same substances ( )
iii. Tooth decay is caused by the presence of a base ( )
iv. The fishes have lungs for respiration ( )
Q4) Match the columns: (04 x 1/2 = 2)
Column I Column II
Fish Potato
Bud Gills
Leaves Absorption of water
Root hairs Stomata
(Section-B)
Q3) Differentiate between the following: (02 x 2.5 = 05)
a) Aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
b) Sexual and Asexual reproduction.
Q4) Give reasons for the following: (02 x 2.5 = 05)
a) Factory waste is neutralized before disposing it into the water bodies.
b) Rusting of iron objects is faster in coastal areas than in deserts.
(Section-C)
Q7) Answer the following questions in shorts (in 30-40 words) (10 x 02 = 20)
a) What is physical change? Give two examples
b) Explain why there is no waste in a forest?
c) State difference between acids and bases.
d) The distance between two stations is 240 km. A train takes 4 hours to cover this distance.
Calculate the speed of the train.
e) Explain what do you understand by sexual reproduction?
f) What will happen if there are no platelets in the blood?
g) Explain why an antacid tablet is taken when you suffer from acidity?
h) What are stomata? Give two functions of stomata.
i) What are decomposers? Name any two of them.
j) Explain how painting of an iron gate prevents it from rusting?
Q8) Answer the following questions in long (60-100 words) (05 x 04 = 20)
a) Why does an athlete breathe faster and deeper than usual after finishing the race?
b) Why is blood needed by all the parts of a body?
c) How does the process of fertilization take place in flowers?
d) Explain why there is a need of variety of animals and plants in a forest?
e) Draw a diagram of the human excretory system and label the various parts.
(Section-D)
Q9) Answer the following questions in brief (80-100 words) (04 x 04 = 16)
a) What is sewage? Explain why it is harmful to discharge untreated sewage into rivers or
seas.
b) Labelled the diagram of human digestive system (numbering from 1 to 12)
c) Describe the function of the heart with the help of suitable diagram.
d) (i) Describe the process of neutralisation with the help of an example.
(ii) An electrician is carrying out some repairs in your house. He wants to replace a fuse
by a piece of wire. Would you agree? Give reasons for your response.
