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Class 7 Geography 7. Soils/Maharashtra state board/ question and Answers /textual question and Answers

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Q. 1. Complete the following table. Answer: Q . 2. Why do the following occur ? (1) To the west of Sahyadris, laterite soils are formed from basalt rock. Answer : Laterite soils are formed in regions of heavy rainfall. The climate of western Sahyadris is hot & humid. This leads to leaching of basalt rocks due to which there is formation of laterite soils. (2) Humus content in the soil increases. Answer: Microorganisms and certain other organism help in decomposing the dead remains of organic materials. The biotic material thus produced is called humus. If organic manures, vermicompost compost are used regularly, the humus content in the soil increases. (3) Soil formation process is faster in the equatorial climate. Answer :In the region of high rainfall and higher temperature the process of soil formation is faster. Equatorial climatic region have high temperature and receive high rainfall. Thus soil formation process is faster in the equatorial region. (4) ...

9. The Maratha War of Independence/class 7 History and Civics/ Maharashtra state board / question and Answers / textual question

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Q.1. Choose the correct option . (1) Aurangzeb was frustrated by his bravery.  (a) Shahajada Akbar(b) Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj(c) Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj  Answer : Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj (2) They cut the golden pinnacles the Emperor’s tent .  (a) Santaji and Dhanaji (b) Santaji Ghorpade and Vithoji Chavan(c) Khando Ballal and Rupaji Bhosale Answer : b) Santaji Ghorpade and Vithoji Chavan (3) He fought bravely in the Goa battle . (a) Yesaji Kank (b) Nemaji Shinde (c) Pralhad Niraji  Answer : Yesaji Kank Q.2. Find in the text in the lesson and writeanswers. (1) Why did Sambhaji Maharaj return halfway from the Janjira Campaign? Answer :  (a) Sambhaji Maharaj started a campaign against the Siddi of Janjira in 1682 CE. (b) The Marathas laid siege to Siddi’s Dandarajpuri and battered the fort of Janjira with the artillery. (c) But on the other hand, the Mughal army invaded Swaraj. Hence Sambhaji Maharaj returned halfway from the Janjira campaign to prote...

class 7 Civics: 4. Fundamental Rights - Part I/Maharashtra state board /question and answer /exercise /page no.79

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1. Answer the following questions in brief. (1) What do you understand by‘fundamental rights’ ? Answer : Demanding one’s rights is insisting on creating an atmosphere conducive to the development of the self as well as the entire society. The Indian Constitution has guaranteed equal rights to all citizens in order to create this conducive atmosphere. These rights are fundamental rights. (2) Name the awards that are conferred by the Government upon people for their distinguished contribution in different fields. Answer : 1.Padmashree, 2.Padmabhushan, 3.Padmavibhushan. 3. Why is it prohibited to employchildren under 14 years of age inhazardous places ? Answer : (i) Employing children under 14 years of age in hazardous places can be dangerous. Children may be grievously injured and they may even lose their life. (ii) To prevent the exploitation of children and ban oppression of any kind, it is prohibited to employ children under 14 years of age in hazardous places. 4. Why has the...

Class 7 Subject :English Chapter 2.7 Great Scientists(Maharashtra board)

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Class 7 Subject :English Chapter 2.7 Great Scientists Meaning of the words: Q. 1. Read the following passage and do the activities. A 1.State whether true or false. A. Faraday’s Laws are about electricity. Ans: True B. Faraday did not suffer speech defect as an adult. Answer : True A2. Answer the following questions. 1.Where was Michael Faraday born? Answer: Michael Faraday was born into a poverty-stricken family in a dirty London suburb. 2.What did come to an end when Michael Faraday was twelve? Answer: Michael Faraday’s formal education came to an end when he was twelve. A3: Do as directed 1.Give the word meaning for. A. Mentor Answer: A wise and trusted counsellor or teacher B. Reverse engineer it Answer: Taking apart an object and analysing its components and workings in detail. 2.Give the noun form: 1. Inventor – invention 2.friend – friendship 3.mysterious – mystery 4.agree – agreement 3.Give the adjective form : 1. Communicate = communic...

Class 7 Subject: EnglishChapter 2.5 Learn Yoga From AnimalQuestions and Answers (Maharashtra Board)

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Class 7 Subject: English Chapter 2.5 Learn Yoga From Animal Questions and Answers (Maharashtra Board) Q. 1. Read the following passage and do the activities. 1.Complete the web diagram. 2. Fill in the blanks. 1.yoga is a form of.......... Ans: yoga is a form of biomimicry . 2. Yoga helps us to feel physically vibrant and mentally........ Ans: Yoga helps us to feel physically vibrant and mentally sharp . 3.Match the columns Ans: 4.Answer in just one word: 1.What solves human problems with solutions already present in the natural world? Ans: Biomimicry Q. 2A. Complex factual Questions: 1.What is Biomimicry? Answer: Biomimicry is the science of solving human problems with solutions already present in the natural world. 2.In what way is yoga a form of Biomimicry? Answer: Yoga is a form of Biomimicry because they comprise typical asanas and poses wherein we emulate mountains, trees, fish, cats and many more animals. 3.Which problems in...

Class 7 Subject: Civics 3.Features of the Constitution (Questions and Answers) (Maharashtra Board)

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Class 7 Subject: Civics Questions and Answers (Maharashtra Board) 1. Prepare a table to show the separationof powers in a Federal Government. Machinery for the governance :  2. Find one word for. (1) Machinery for the governance of the entire country - Answer:Union Government (2) Machinery for conducting elections- Answer: Election Commission (3) The third list of subjects for making laws - Answer: Concurrent List 3. Answer the following questions. 1) Why does the Government function at two levels in a federation? Answer: (i) One of the important features of our Constitution is the Federal System. (ii) In countries with large territories and huge populations, the Government is run by a Federal System. (iii) Ruling a large territory from a single capital city is not only difficult but may also lead to the neglect of some far-flung areas. (iii) Ruling a large territory from a single capital city is not only difficult but may also lead to the neglec...

Class 7 Subject: History2. Preamble to the Constitution(Questions and Answers)Maharashtra Board

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Class 7 Subject: History 2. Preamble to the Constitution(Questions and Answers)Maharashtra Board 1. Find the following words in the grid. 1. A sense of ‘we-feeling’ and empathytowards fellow citizens 2. A system in which Sovereign poweris in the hands of the people 3. Introduction to the Constitution 4. A system in which all religions areconsidered equal Answer : 2. Answer the following questions. (1) What are the provisions in a secularConstitution? Answer: In a Secular State, all religions are considered as equal. No religion is considered to be the state religion. The citizens are free to follow their own religion. The state cannot discriminate among citizens on the basis of religion. (2) What is meant by adult franchise ? Answer: Adult franchise means all citizens completing 18 years of age have the right to vote in the elections. This enables equal participation of citizens in the running of our country. (3) What right does economic justice ensure ? Answer...