Class 7 Social Science Chapter 5: India, a Home to Many — practice questions with answers
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Q1. What does ‘vasudhaiva kutumbakam’ from the Hitopadeśha mean?
- The whole world is family
- This is mine, that is yours
- Truth alone triumphs
- Unity is strength
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Answer: A. The whole world is family
Why: For the noble-minded, the whole world is family. [p.125]
Why: For the noble-minded, the whole world is family. [p.125]
Q2. Which kind of migrants does this chapter focus on?
- People who came to India from other parts of the world and settled here
- Indians moving between states
- Indians going abroad
- Tourists
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Answer: A. People who came to India from other parts of the world and settled here
Why: The chapter explores people from other countries who made India home. [p.126]
Why: The chapter explores people from other countries who made India home. [p.126]
Q3. Who founded Zoroastrianism?
- Prophet Zarathushtra
- Guru Nānak
- Mahāvīra
- The Dalai Lama
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Answer: A. Prophet Zarathushtra
Why: It is based on worship of one God, Ahurā Mazdā, and choosing good over evil. [p.130]
Why: It is based on worship of one God, Ahurā Mazdā, and choosing good over evil. [p.130]
Q4. Where did the Bene Israel Jewish community settle?
- The Konkan coast, just south of Mumbai
- Kashmir
- Assam
- Odisha
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Answer: A. The Konkan coast, just south of Mumbai
Why: According to some scholars, they came around 175 BCE after a shipwreck. [p.126–127]
Why: According to some scholars, they came around 175 BCE after a shipwreck. [p.126–127]
Q5. Why did many communities like the Jews come to India?
- They faced persecution and found India a safe haven to practise their faith
- To conquer India
- To find gold
- Because of cold weather at home
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Answer: A. They faced persecution and found India a safe haven to practise their faith
Why: India proved to be a safe haven where they could practise their faith without fear. [p.126]
Why: India proved to be a safe haven where they could practise their faith without fear. [p.126]
Q6. A plaque shows the Maharaja of Travancore gave a gift to the Kochi synagogue. What does this suggest?
- Local rulers respected and supported the Jewish community
- The Maharaja disliked Jews
- Synagogues paid taxes to him
- It was a mistake
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Answer: A. Local rulers respected and supported the Jewish community
Why: The gift for the Torah shows acceptance by local rulers. [p.128]
Why: The gift for the Torah shows acceptance by local rulers. [p.128]
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