CBSE Class 7 Social Science Infrastructure: Engine of India’s Development (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 1

1. What is the role of infrastructure in the development and economic prosperity of a nation?

A Infrastructure slows down economic growth. B Infrastructure has no impact on development. C Infrastructure supports development and economic prosperity by improving connectivity and access to resources. D Infrastructure only benefits a small section of society.

2. Which of the following best describes the role of physical infrastructure in cities and villages?

A It provides entertainment for residents. B It is a network of structures that keeps cities and villages functioning. C It helps people learn new languages. D It is only important for transportation.

3. How does physical infrastructure support travel and transportation in cities, as described in the passage?

A By providing entertainment facilities B By offering shopping malls C By enabling movement through bridges and metro stations D By building schools and hospitals

4. Why are expressways important for connecting cities across states in India?

A They allow goods and people to travel smoothly by connecting with other infrastructure. B They are only used for local traffic within cities. C They are built and maintained by state governments. D They are slower than regular roads.

5. The living root bridges made from the Indian rubber tree have which cultural significance?

A They connect generations and reflect local knowledge about Nature. B They are only used for commercial purposes. C They are built solely for tourists. D They have no cultural meaning.

6. Which airport serves as the main international gateway for Mumbai, Maharashtra?

A Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport B Noida International Airport C Kandla Airport D Swami Vivekananda Airport

7. A person traveling to Goa for a holiday would most likely land at which airport?

A Dabolim Airport B Pathankot Airport C Darbhanga Airport D Tezu Airport

8. What is a patent, as described in the learning material?

A A type of wireless signal B A scientific experiment C A right granted by the government or institutions to be the only person or company who can make, sell, or use the invention for a certain number of years D A device used for instant messaging

9. How did J.C. Bose contribute to the field of science apart from inventing devices like the galena crystal detector?

A He conducted pioneering research on plant physiology. B He only worked on telecommunication devices. C He focused solely on physics. D He was known for his work in chemistry.

10. What was the significance of the Bose Institute, created by J.C. Bose in 1917?

A It promoted much research in physics, biology, and environmental sciences. B It was only a teaching institute for engineering. C It focused only on the study of telephones. D It was a private company for selling inventions.