CBSE Class 7 Social Science India and Her Neighbours (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 1

1. What is a maritime neighbour?

A A country connected by a shared land border B A country connected by a shared sea or ocean C A country connected by trade routes D A country connected by cultural ties

2. Which ocean is the third-largest in the world and serves as a busy route for global trade?

A Atlantic Ocean B Indian Ocean C Pacific Ocean D Arctic Ocean

3. What was one of the main reasons many Tamil families moved to South India during Sri Lanka's civil war?

A Economic opportunities B Cultural ties to India C Fighting between the Sinhalese majority and Tamil minority D Religious differences

4. What does the name "Dvāravatī" mean, and what is its connection to Indian culture?

A "That which has gates," referencing Dvārakā from the Mahābhārata. B "Land of spices," referencing Indian trade routes. C "City of textiles," referencing Indian exports. D "Kingdom of scholars," referencing Indian influence.

5. Which shared values help India and Thailand strengthen their ties?

A Geography, history, and shared values B Economic policies and trade agreements C Religious practices and festivals D Language and literature

6. What percentage of Malaysia’s population is of Indian origin?

A 5% B 9% C 15% D 20%

7. What is one of the major areas of collaboration between India and Malaysia?

A Space exploration B Palm oil production C Textile manufacturing D Automobile industry

8. Which of the following is one of Singapore's official languages, indicating its historical ties with South India?

A A. Hindi B B. Tamil C C. Bengali D D. Sanskrit

9. What is the purpose of the Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre in Hyderabad?

A To predict weather changes in India B To alert India and neighboring countries about earthquakes striking the ocean floor C To monitor volcanic activity in Indonesia D To study the migration of marine species

10. What is the historical significance of Oman in relation to India?

A Oman was a colony of India B Oman shares a history of maritime trade and cultural ties with India dating back over 5,000 years C Oman was part of the Indus-Sarasvati civilization D Oman was a major exporter of spices to India