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Chapter 12

Social Science Class 7

63 of 63 questions

63
Total Questions
28
Easy
31
Medium
4
Hard
Q1
easyDefinition of Market
What is the term used for a place where people buy and sell goods?
A.Bazaar
B.Theater
C.Library
D.School
Q2
easyMarket Features
Which of the following is NOT a feature required for a place to be called a market?
A.Presence of a buyer
B.Presence of a seller
C.Agreement on price
D.Availability of credit
Q3
easyTypes of Markets
What do we call a market where transactions happen without physical meeting, often over the internet?
A.Physical market
B.Virtual market
C.Open market
D.Weekly market
Q4
easyDefinition of Market
In the context of markets, what is meant by 'demand'?
A.Quantity sellers are willing to sell
B.Quantity buyers are willing to purchase
C.Government regulations
D.Total market participants
Q5
mediumPrice and Negotiation
If a seller fixes the price of guavas very high, what is likely to happen?
A.Buyers will purchase more
B.Buyers will refuse to buy
C.Supply will increase
D.Government will intervene immediately
Q6
mediumHistorical Example
Which traveler described Hampi Bazaar as “the best-provided city in the world”?
A.Marco Polo
B.Fernao Nuniz
C.Domingos Paes
D.Ibn Battuta
Q7
easySupply Chain
What role does a wholesaler play in the supply chain?
A.Buys in small quantities from producers
B.Sells directly to final consumers
C.Buys in bulk from producers and supplies to retailers
D.Sets government price controls
Q8
mediumRole of Government
Which of the following is an example of an external effect that markets may produce, requiring government regulation?
A.Higher profits
B.Environmental pollution
C.Increased competition
D.Better quality goods
Q9
easyQuality Assessment
What certificate mark on food packets indicates government testing for safety?
A.ISI
B.FSSAI
C.AGMARK
D.BEE STAR
Q10
easyTypes of Markets
Which market deals with buying and selling within a country’s borders?
A.Domestic market
B.International market
C.Online market
D.Wholesale market
Q11
mediumPrice and Negotiation
Why might vegetable prices be cheaper late at night in a weekly market?
A.Demand increases
B.Supply decreases
C.Sellers want to clear remaining stock
D.Government subsidy
Q12
mediumRole of Government
What is the minimum price set by the government to ensure farmers do not incur losses called?
A.Maximum Retail Price
B.Price ceiling
C.Price floor
D.Market price
Q13
hardQuality Assessment
Which of these is NOT a type of certification mark discussed in the chapter?
A.AGMARK
B.ISO 9001
C.ISI
D.BEE STAR
Q14
mediumSupply Chain
In which city is the textile market that transforms raw cotton into finished fabric described?
A.Mumbai
B.Surat
C.Jaipur
D.Kolkata
Q15
mediumOnline Markets
What does the term 'aggregator' refer to in online markets?
A.A website combining multiple sellers’ offers
B.A wholesale distributor
C.A type of certification
D.A physical marketplace
Q16
easyQuality Assessment
Which activity helps consumers decide about product quality online?
A.Bargaining at the store
B.Checking certification marks
C.Reading online reviews
D.Watching advertisements
Q17
easySupply Chain
What is the function of cold storage facilities in the supply chain?
A.To display goods attractively
B.To preserve perishable goods
C.To process raw materials
D.To package products
Q18
mediumPrice and Negotiation
Why do garment stores offer heavy discounts on woollen clothing at the end of winter?
A.To clear last season’s stock
B.Due to increased demand
C.Government mandate
D.New taxation rules
Q19
easyInternational Trade
What is meant by 'export' in the context of international markets?
A.Selling goods within the country
B.Buying goods from abroad
C.Selling goods to buyers in another country
D.Importing raw materials
Q20
hardRole of Government
What practice described by Kauṭilya ensured fair measurement of clarified butter (ghee)?
A.Price ceiling
B.Manaśrāva (extra quantity)
C.Wholesale discount
D.Certification by traders
Q21
mediumSupply Chain
Which market participant bridges the gap between wholesalers and remote retailers?
A.Distributor
B.Aggregator
C.Producer
D.Consumer
Q22
mediumQuality Assessment
What do buyers look for in a 1 kg packet of gram flour to assess its quality?
A.Net quantity, batch number, certification marks
B.Color of the packet only
C.Price only
D.Store location
Q23
easyTypes of Markets
Which of the following best describes a stock market?
A.Physical bazaar for vegetables
B.Market for buying and selling company shares
C.Online grocery store
D.Local handicraft fair
Q24
mediumPrice and Negotiation
What is the likely farmer response if guava sellers make high profits from current prices?
A.Grow fewer guavas next season
B.Grow more guavas to meet demand
C.Stop growing guavas
D.Switch to online sales only
Q25
easyQuality Assessment
Which certification mark ensures energy efficiency of electrical appliances?
A.AGMARK
B.ISI
C.FSSAI
D.BEE STAR
Q26
mediumQuality Assessment
Why might some products not display any certification logo?
A.They are exempt by government law
B.Producers have not sought certification
C.They are always low quality
D.Certifications are only for services
Q27
easyPrice and Negotiation
What happens if buyers and sellers cannot agree on a price in a market transaction?
A.Transaction proceeds at seller’s price
B.Transaction proceeds at buyer’s price
C.Transaction does not take place
D.Government sets the price
Q28
easyTypes of Markets
Which of these markets requires sellers to meet buyers in person?
A.Online market
B.Physical market
C.International market
D.Share market
Q29
mediumRole of Government
What is a public good provided by the government mentioned in the chapter?
A.Television sets
B.Public parks
C.Electricity companies
D.Retail stores
Q30
easyInternational Trade
Which of the following statements about international trade is TRUE?
A.Imports are goods sold abroad
B.Exports are goods brought into a country
C.Exports are goods sold abroad
D.Domestic markets involve cross-border trade
Q31
mediumMarket Features
What factor besides price can influence consumers to buy from a particular seller?
A.Seller’s reputation and trust
B.Seller’s distance only
C.Government license only
D.None of the above
Q32
mediumSupply Chain
Which map feature helped make Surat a trading hub?
A.Mountain ranges
B.Deserts
C.Ports, highways, and railways
D.Rainforests
Q33
easyDefinition of Market
What is the main economic activity described in the chapter?
A.Agriculture only
B.Buying and selling of goods and services
C.Manufacturing only
D.Banking
Q34
easyQuality Assessment
Which certification mark is used for agricultural products?
A.BEE STAR
B.AGMARK
C.ISI
D.FSSAI
Q35
mediumActivities
What lesson activity involves preparing dialogue between a buyer and seller?
A.Stock market activity
B.Hampi Bazaar discussion
C.Guava skit
D.Cold storage tour
Q36
mediumRole of Government
Why does the government monitor weights and measures of packaged products?
A.To increase prices
B.To protect consumers from unfair quantity reduction
C.To promote exports
D.To regulate quality certification
Q37
easySupply Chain
Which market participant sells goods in smaller quantities to final consumers?
A.Wholesaler
B.Distributor
C.Retailer
D.Producer
Q38
easyDefinition of Market
What term describes goods that a person desires but are not essential for survival?
A.Needs
B.Wants
C.Supply
D.Demand
Q39
mediumEconomic Activities
Which of these is a tertiary economic activity example shown in the chapter?
A.Farming vegetables
B.Manufacturing textiles
C.Selling goods in a mall
D.Mining minerals
Q40
easyInternational Trade
What do we call buying goods from other countries?
A.Import
B.Export
C.Wholesale
D.Retail
Q41
easyQuality Assessment
What does 'MRP' stand for on a product package?
A.Maximum Retail Price
B.Minimum Resale Price
C.Market Regulated Price
D.Manufacturing Rate Price
Q42
mediumOnline Markets
Why might online shopping be more convenient for manufacturers?
A.Lower quality standards
B.Access to a wider range of inputs for production
C.No need for certification
D.Higher taxes
Q43
mediumMarket Features
Which is an example of a non-economic role of markets mentioned in the chapter?
A.Profit generation
B.Exchange of ideas and traditions
C.Price negotiation
D.Certification processes
Q44
mediumQuality Assessment
Which item would you check for an allergen declaration when assessing food quality?
A.Net quantity only
B.Batch number only
C.Allergen declaration on the label
D.Map of country of origin
Q45
easyActivities
What is one suggested listener activity from the chapter exercises?
A.Drawing supply chain flow chart
B.Preparing guava buyer-seller dialogue
C.Conducting a stock market trade
D.Writing government policies
Q46
easyPrice and Negotiation
Which scenario demonstrates a 'just right' price in the guava example?
A.Seller sets at ₹80/kg and buyers agree
B.Seller sets at ₹20/kg and buyers refuse
C.Seller and buyer agree at ₹40/kg
D.No transaction occurs
Q47
mediumPrice and Negotiation
What will likely happen if onion supply falls sharply in the market?
A.Prices will decrease
B.Prices will increase
C.Supply will stabilize automatically
D.Government bans trade
Q48
mediumRole of Government
Which government action helps protect buyers from unfair price increases?
A.Setting minimum wages
B.Imposing price ceilings
C.Removing certification marks
D.Encouraging monopolies
Q49
easyDefinition of Market
Which of the following best describes 'supply' in a market?
A.Quantity buyers are willing to purchase
B.Quantity sellers are willing to sell
C.Government subsidy
D.Market regulation
Q50
mediumActivities
Activity: Matching market types with characteristics. Which characteristic matches 'retail market'?
A.Deals in bulk quantities
B.Serves final consumers with goods and services
C.Occurs online only
D.Has no price negotiation
Q51
mediumRole of Government
Which of these best describes the role of government in ensuring fair markets?
A.Eliminating all private trade
B.Setting and monitoring quality and price regulations
C.Allowing unregulated monopolies
D.Restricting consumer choice
Q52
easyEconomic Activities
What do we call goods produced for sale by a person or company?
A.Inputs
B.Wants
C.Outputs
D.Needs
Q53
mediumHistorical Example
What did the Portuguese traveller Fernao Nuniz write about Hampi Bazaar?
A.It had only grains and seeds
B.It was barren and poor
C.It sold precious stones and cloths
D.It was located outside the city walls
Q54
hardRole of Government
Which of the following activities is NOT considered a public good?
A.Road maintenance
B.Policing
C.Fruit vending in a bazaar
D.Public parks
Q55
easyQuality Assessment
What label on electrical appliances indicates safety and standard compliance?
A.FSSAI mark
B.AGMARK
C.ISI mark
D.BEE STAR
Q56
mediumEconomic Activities
Which of these is an example of a tertiary economic activity from Grade 6 studies?
A.Farming rice
B.Operating a power loom
C.Selling at a weekly haat
D.Extracting minerals
Q57
mediumMarket Features
Which of the following BEST explains why markets connect people?
A.They only sell goods
B.They promote relationships and cultural exchange
C.They replace families
D.They reduce competition
Q58
mediumQuality Assessment
What does 'batch number' on a food package help consumers identify?
A.Price fluctuations
B.Production run for quality tracking
C.Country of origin
D.Store location
Q59
mediumRole of Government
What scenario from the chapter illustrates government price control protecting consumers?
A.Setting FSSAI on food packets
B.Fixing minimum wages
C.Imposing maximum price on lifesaving drugs
D.Granting subsidies to exporters
Q60
mediumMarket Features
Which practice in South India involves giving turmeric and vermilion free as a good wish?
A.Free samples at supermarkets
B.Haldi and kumkum at purchase
C.Return gifts at weddings
D.Festival discounts
Q61
easyEconomic Activities
Which of the following is a primary economic activity example mentioned in Grade 6 context?
A.Cultivating crops
B.Weaving fabric
C.Retail selling
D.Stock trading
Q62
easyQuality Assessment
What is one way consumers can assess product quality without governmental certification?
A.Trusting the seller only
B.Reading brand advertisements
C.Checking online reviews and word-of-mouth feedback
D.Ignoring price tags
Q63
hardActivities
Activity: After visiting a market, students are asked to list observed features. Which feature is LEAST likely?
A.Buyer-seller negotiation
B.Product labeling with MRP
C.BEE STAR ratings on vegetables
D.Presence of wholesalers