CBSE Class 7 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper

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This CBSE Class 7 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper provides valuable practice for students preparing for their board examinations. The paper is divided into sections covering History, Civics, and Geography, with questions designed to assess understanding of key concepts. Students are required to answer questions within specific word limits, ranging from 20-30 words to brief answers, with marks indicated for each section. The History section explores medieval towns, bidri, trade routes, and urban growth. The Civics section addresses discrimination against women and the importance of their education and healthcare. The Geography section covers Amazon basin soils, Sundarbans, commercial crops, and agricultural practices. Solving this previous year's paper helps students understand the exam pattern, identify areas for improvement, and build confidence for the final exams.

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BoardCBSE
Class7
SubjectSocial Science
LanguageEnglish
TypePrevious Year Question Paper
Exam typeBoard Exam

Paper pattern

The paper includes questions requiring answers in 20-30 words, 2-word answers, and brief answers, with specific marks allocated to each type.

Topics covered

Paper topics

  • Medieval Towns
  • Bidri
  • Trade Routes
  • Textile Production
  • Urban Growth
  • Banjaras
  • Women's Discrimination
  • Women's Healthcare
  • Women's Education
  • Amazon Basin Soils
  • Sundarbans
  • Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin
  • Amazon Basin Agriculture
  • Amazon Basin Climate

Important topics

  • Medieval Indian Traders
  • Indian Women Discrimination
  • Agricultural Practices of Amazon Basin Tribes

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Question paper text

Class:7

SOCIAL STUDIES

Date:

Time: 45 Mins.

Note: All the questions are to be done on the answer sheet.

HISTORY

  1. Answer the following in 20-30 words.

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  1. How do we get information about medieval towns?
  2. What is bidri? Which place is it named after?
  3. Answer in 2 words.

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  1. Name two cities that developed on important trade routes.
  2. Name two items that medieval Indian Traders imported.
  3. Name two centres of textile production during medieval period.
  4. Answer the following briefly.

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  1. Why was there rapid urban growth around temples?
  2. Who were Banjaras? What economic role did they play?

CIVICS

  1. Answer the following in 20-30 words.

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  1. Mention two things in which Indian women face discrimination?
  2. In India, why are posts reserved for women in some government bodies?
  3. Answer the following briefly.

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  1. Men are indirectly harmed if women are not given proper healthcare. Justify this statement.
  2. Why is women's education considered unimportant in some societies?

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  1. Answer the following in 20-30 words.

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  1. Why are the soils of Amazon basin mostly infertile?
  2. What are the Sundarbans? Why are they so called?
  3. Answer in 2 words.

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  1. Name two commercial crops of Ganga - Brahmaputra Basin.
  2. Name two important cities of the Amazon Basin?
  3. Answer the following briefly.

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  1. Give a brief account of the agricultural practices of the tribes living in the Amazon Basin.
  2. Briefly describe the climate of the Amazon Basin?

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Frequently asked questions

What is this document?

This is a CBSE Class 7 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper, also known as a board question paper, for exam practice.

What subjects are covered in this paper?

This paper covers History, Civics, and Geography topics relevant to the CBSE Class 7 Social Science curriculum.

How does solving previous year papers help?

Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the exam pattern, identify important topics, and improve their marks.

What is the time duration for this paper?

The time duration allocated for this paper is 45 minutes.

What types of questions are included?

The paper includes short answer questions (20-30 words), very short answer questions (2 words), and brief answer questions.

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