CBSE Class 7 Social Science Exam Preparation
Medieval history, environments, and democracy — for confident board scores
Complete chapter-wise preparation guide for CBSE Class 7 Social Science. Covers Our Pasts II (Medieval History), Our Environment (Geography), and Social and Political Life II (Civics).
Practice with AI Evaluation →80
Theory Marks
20
Practical Marks
3 hours
Exam Duration
15
Total Chapters
Chapter-Wise Marks Breakdown
90 theory marks| Chapter | Marks | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Tracing Changes Through a Thousand Years | 6 | Medium |
| New Kings and Kingdoms | 7 | Medium |
| The Delhi Sultanate | 8 | Medium |
| The Mughal Empire | 8 | Medium |
| Rulers and Buildings | 5 | Easy |
| Towns, Traders and Craftspersons | 5 | Easy |
| Tribes, Nomads and Settled Communities | 5 | Easy |
| Geography: Environment | 7 | Easy |
| Our Changing Earth | 7 | Medium |
| Air | 6 | Easy |
| Water | 6 | Easy |
| Human Environment: Settlement, Transport | 5 | Easy |
| Civics: Democracy | 7 | Medium |
| State Government | 4 | Easy |
| Gender & Equality | 4 | Easy |
Topics That Appear Every Year
Study Strategy for 90+
History: make a timeline for each dynasty with key rulers and events
Geography: draw and label world map — continents, ocean currents, wind belts
Civics: use real examples (state elections) to explain democratic concepts
For 5-mark answers: intro + 3-4 points + conclusion works every time
Map-based questions appear every year — practice map skills weekly
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