Class 7 Social Science Chapter 7: Infrastructure: Engine of India’s Development — practice questions with answers
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25 questions7 easy, 17 medium, 1 hardNCERT · CBSE · State boards
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Q1. What is physical infrastructure?
- Basic facilities like roads, railways, power, water and communication that support life and the economy
- Only schools
- Only parks
- Only factories
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Answer: A. Basic facilities like roads, railways, power, water and communication that support life and the economy
Why: Physical infrastructure is the backbone of the nation. [p.170–173]
Why: Physical infrastructure is the backbone of the nation. [p.170–173]
Q2. Which electric train was introduced in India in 2019?
- Vande Bharat
- Rajdhani
- WDM-1
- Deccan Queen
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Answer: A. Vande Bharat
Why: The timeline shows the Vande Bharat train in 2019. [p.179]
Why: The timeline shows the Vande Bharat train in 2019. [p.179]
Q3. How do metro trains help cities?
- Fast, reliable travel and reduced road traffic
- They increase traffic jams
- They carry only goods
- They replace all roads
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Answer: A. Fast, reliable travel and reduced road traffic
Why: Metros operate in 23 cities with over 1,000 km of track. [p.180]
Why: Metros operate in 23 cities with over 1,000 km of track. [p.180]
Q4. Schools, hospitals, police stations and libraries are examples of ______ infrastructure.
- social
- physical
- digital
- industrial
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Answer: A. social
Why: Social infrastructure supports community well-being. [p.188]
Why: Social infrastructure supports community well-being. [p.188]
Q5. Infrastructure should be designed considering the needs of whom, according to the chapter?
- Children, the elderly and disabled people
- Only adults
- Only tourists
- Only drivers
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Answer: A. Children, the elderly and disabled people
Why: Elderly-friendly transport is one example. [p.189]
Why: Elderly-friendly transport is one example. [p.189]
Q6. You notice a broken streetlight near your home. What should you do?
- Report it to the authorities
- Break another one
- Ignore it
- Fix the wiring yourself
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Answer: A. Report it to the authorities
Why: Citizens should use infrastructure responsibly and report damage. [p.190]
Why: Citizens should use infrastructure responsibly and report damage. [p.190]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 7 Social Science Chapter 7: Infrastructure: Engine of India’s Development?
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Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 7 Social Science syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.