Question Answers For All Chapters – History Class 7
Exercise
1. Complete the Chart:
Answer :
One who works in the fields: Peasant (Kali workers).
One who manages the revenue of the town: Kulkarni.
One who holds the vatan: Patil.
One who protects the town: Patil (also responsible for security).
2. Which undesirable customs are still present in today’s society? Suggest measures for their eradication.
Answer :
Undesirable customs: Child marriage, caste discrimination, dowry system, and superstitions.
Measures to eradicate them:
- Educating people about equality and human rights.
- Strict laws against child marriage and dowry.
- Encouraging scientific thinking and awareness.
- Supporting women’s education and empowerment.
3. Make a detailed note about the festivals celebrated in your area.
Answer :
- Festivals like Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Makar Sankranti are celebrated.
- People decorate their houses, prepare sweets, and wear new clothes.
- Cultural events, processions, and prayers are organized.
- Festivals promote unity and happiness among people.
4. Compare life in the era of Shivaji Maharaj and today’s life.
| Sr. No. | Point | At the time of Shivaji Maharaj | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Transactions | Barter system was used. | Money and digital transactions are used. |
| 2. | Houses | Mud houses, wadas, and wooden structures. | Cement-concrete multi-storeyed buildings. |
| 3. | Transportation | Bullock carts, small boats, and walking. | Buses, trains, aeroplanes, and modern transport. |
| 4. | Entertainment | Wrestling, tamasha, and folk music. | Movies, TV, and digital media. |
| 5. | Script | Modi script was used for writing. | Devnagari and other modern scripts. |
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