Midterm Examination- October 2024

Grade: VII Max Marks: 80

Date:
Subject: Science Duration: 3h

General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 41 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student is
expected to attempt only one of these questions.
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. Section B consists of 9 Very Short Answer type questions carrying 02 marks each. Answer to these
questions should be in the range of 30 to 50 words.
v. Section C consists of 6 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answer to these questions
should be in the range of 50 to 80 words.
vi. Section D consists of 4 Long Answer type questions carrying 04 marks each. Answer to these questions
should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii. Section E consists of 2 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.
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Section A
[Link] the correct option ( 1×6=6M)
1. Reflection which occurs from a rough and uneven surface is known as __________.
a. regular reflection b. specular reflection c. diffuse reflection d. none of these
2. Breathing is a ________ process.
a. mechanical b. biochemical [Link] a and b d. none of these
3. The measure of degree of hotness or coldness of a body is called ________.
a. Mass b. Temperature c. Pressure d. Force
[Link] enzyme converts trypsinogen to trypsin?
s. Enterokinase [Link] c. Lipase d. Lactase
5. Which of the following detects the presence of starch in leaves?
a. Chlorophyll b. Iodine c. Alcohol d. Water
6. Which of the following is not released by the stomach walls?
a. Hydrochloric acid b. Mucus c. Pepsin d. Trypsin
II. Assertion and reason type questions. ( 1×4=4M)
a. Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
b. Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
c. Assertion is true but reason is false.
d. Assertion is false but reason is true.

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 7 Assertion: Respiration is a vital biological process.
Reason : All living organisms need to respire to get the energy needed for the survival.
8. Assertion: Absorption of water occurs in large intestine.
Reason : Large intestine has villi which are richly supplied with blood vessels to absorb water.
9. Assertion: When a copper wire is placed in ferrous sulphate solution no reaction takes place.
Reason: Copper is more reactive than iron.
10. Assertion: Gases expand on heating.
Reason : On heating, the movement of gas particles increases which causes expansion in gases.
III. Fill in the blanks (1×5=5M)
11. All green plants and algae have __________mode of nutrition.
12. Silk is obtained from the _________of silkworms.
13. Reaction between calcium oxide and water is a/an ___________ reaction.
14. The process of breathing is controlled by _________ muscles present between the ribs.
[Link] property of light to travel in a straight line is known as _________ propagation of light.
IV. Analogy (1×5=5M)
16. Plants : Autotrophs : : Animals : _____________.
17. Liver : _________: : Pancreas : Pancreatic juice.
18. Clinical thermometer : _________ : : Digital thermometer : Thermistor
19. Cutting of wood : Physical change : :_____________: Chemical change.
20. Plants : Stomata : : Butterflies : __________.
Section B
V. Answer the following in short. (2×9=18M)

21. Why the word ambulance is written as in front of the ambulance vehicles ?
22. List the organs of human respiratory system. Write the order in which the air enters our respiratory
system.
23. What happens when baking soda is added to vinegar? What type of change is it ?
24. Convert 37°C to Fahrenheit and Kelvin.
OR

How is the metal ball passed through the metal ring without breaking the ring ?
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[Link] is selective breeding? What is its significance?
[Link] is the small intestine of herbivores longer than those of carnivores?
27. What is a symbiotic association? Define with the help of an example.
28. Why is it suggested not to sleep under a tree at night?
29. State the function of the following enzymes: a)lipase b)trypsin.
VI. Answer the following questions in brief. (3×6=18M)
[Link] is reflection of light ? Explain the laws of reflection using suitable diagram.
[Link] between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
32. Explain land breeze and sea breeze with the help of suitable diagram.
OR
Differentiate between clinical and laboratory thermometer.
33. Explain the process of wool manufacturing.
[Link] the type of teeth from the image given below and state the function of each.

[Link] the given picture and answer the following questions.

a. Which position ,A or B will be hotter ?

b. Which mode of heat transfer is responsible for boiling of water and for heating of pan ?
c. Which mode of heat transfer will help to make the hand warmer if placed above the steam ?
VII. Answer the following questions in detail. (4×4=16M)
36. What are different types of lenses? Explain the nature of images formed by them.
OR
Draw a labelled diagram to show the pole ,radius of curvature, centre of curvature ,principal axis ,principal
focus and focal length of a concave mirror.
37. Draw a neat labelled diagram of human respiratory system.
38. Draw and explain the life cycle of silkworm

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39. Look at the diagram of human digestive system and answer the following questions

a. Where does the digestion begin ?

b. Name the largest gland and write its function.
c. Where does complete digestion take place ?
d. Name the part of human digestive system through which undigested food passes through and name
the process.
VIII . Case Study based questions (4×2=8M)
[Link] 1:Divyank and Amar are working on a project report on 'Occupational Hazards'. They went to
cotton and wool spinning mills and mulberry farm of their research. They observed that due to improper
working environment and lack of safety measures there were many health hazards faced by the workers in
their routine activities like respiratory disease, skin infections. etc. They discussed the problems faced by the
workers with their teacher. Their teacher decided to write the letter to the concerned authority to highlight
the seriousness of the issue and to take proper steps/action in this regard.
1. What is the hazard of wool industry? 1
2. How is the hazard caused in wool industry? 1
[Link] are the hazards of silk industry ? Mention any two. 2
OR
What do you mean by occupational hazard? What measures can be taken to minimise these hazards?

[Link] 2: Carnivorous plant is especially adapted for capturing and digesting insects and other animals by
means of ingenious pitfalls and traps. There are more than 600 known species of carnivorous plants. The
apparent trapping mechanism, which is always a modified leaf is a distinctive feature to these plants. The
pitcher plant is an example of a carnivorous plant. The leaf of the Pitcher plant is modified into pitcher like
structure to trap the insects. The apex of the leaf acts like a lid which can open and close the mouth of the
pitcher.
[Link] are insect eating plants called as ? 1
[Link] do these plants trap insects? 1
[Link] does pitcher plant trap the insect? 2

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