AP FA-1 Class 7 Social Studies Self-Assessment Real Question Paper 2025–26 with Answer Key PDF

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AP FA-1 Class 7 Social Studies Self-Assessment Question Paper 2025–26 with Answer Key

Class: 7
Subject: Social Studies
Exam: Formative Assessment – 1 (FA-1)
Academic Year: 2025–26
Pattern: As per CBA-1 Model Paper for Classes VI–IX (20 Questions / 35 Marks)

Table of Contents

Syllabus Coverage for FA-1 (Class 7 Social Studies)

(as per AP SCERT)

Geography – Resource, Land, Soil, Natural Vegetation & Wildlife
History – From Trade to Territory – The Company Establishes Power
Political Science – The Indian Constitution

Part–A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each – 15 questions)

Which of these is a non-renewable resource?
a) Forest
b) Coal
c) Wind
d) Water
Answer: b) Coal
The land used for farming is called:
a) Pasture land
b) Arable land
c) Waste land
d) Forest land
Answer: b) Arable land
Which soil is ideal for cotton cultivation?
a) Alluvial soil
b) Red soil
c) Black soil
d) Sandy soil
Answer: c) Black soil
Which British company established political control over India?
a) East India Company
b) French East India Company
c) Dutch East India Company
d) Portuguese Company
Answer: a) East India Company
The Indian Constitution was adopted on:
a) 15 August 1947
b) 26 January 1950
c) 26 November 1949
d) 14 April 1950
Answer: c) 26 November 1949
Which state in India is famous for mangrove forests?
a) Kerala
b) Gujarat
c) West Bengal
d) Assam
Answer: c) West Bengal
The headquarters of the East India Company in Bengal was at:
a) Calcutta
b) Patna
c) Murshidabad
d) Cuttack
Answer: a) Calcutta
A constitution is:
a) A book of rules for a nation
b) A story book
c) A history book
d) A dictionary
Answer: a) A book of rules for a nation
The permanent settlement was introduced by:
a) Robert Clive
b) Lord Wellesley
c) Lord Cornwallis
d) Warren Hastings
Answer: c) Lord Cornwallis
Soil erosion can be prevented by:
a) Overgrazing
b) Deforestation
c) Afforestation
d) Mining
Answer: c) Afforestation
Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality before the law?
a) Article 14
b) Article 19
c) Article 21
d) Article 370
Answer: a) Article 14
Which European country was the first to establish trade with India?
a) Britain
b) France
c) Portugal
d) Netherlands
Answer: c) Portugal
The Sundarbans are located in:
a) Odisha
b) West Bengal & Bangladesh
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Rajasthan
Answer: b) West Bengal & Bangladesh
Red soil gets its colour from:
a) Humus
b) Iron oxide
c) Silica
d) Clay
Answer: b) Iron oxide
The supreme law-making body in India is:
a) Parliament
b) High Court
c) Supreme Court
d) President
Answer: a) Parliament

Part–B: Very Short Answer Questions (2 marks each – 2 questions)

Define resources and give two examples.
Answer: Resources are substances or objects that satisfy human needs. Examples: Water, Coal.
What is the importance of a constitution?
Answer: It defines the framework of government, guarantees citizens’ rights, and ensures equality and justice.

Part–C: Short Answer Questions (4 marks each – 2 questions)

Explain the role of the East India Company in establishing British power in India.
Answer:

Started as a trading company.
Won the Battle of Plassey (1757) and Battle of Buxar (1764).
Gained control over Bengal’s revenue.
Expanded territory through wars and alliances.

Describe the different types of natural vegetation in India.
Answer:

Tropical evergreen forests
Tropical deciduous forests
Thorn forests
Mangrove forests
Mountain forests

Part–D: Essay (8 marks – 1 question)

Write an essay on ‘Land Resources and Their Conservation’.
Answer:
Land is a vital natural resource used for agriculture, housing, industries, and forests. Misuse of land causes problems like soil erosion, desertification, and loss of fertility. Conservation measures include afforestation, proper irrigation, crop rotation, and controlled grazing. Sustainable land use ensures future generations have access to fertile land.