CBSE Class 7 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper
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 three sections: History, Geography, and Civics, covering a range of topics relevant to the Class 7 curriculum. The History section includes questions requiring short answers (one or two sentences) and slightly longer answers (three to four sentences), focusing on medieval Indian kingdoms, historical periods, and important texts like Rajatarangini. The Geography section asks for definitions of environment and ecosystem, identification of environmental issues, and distinctions between physical and biological environments, along with human adaptation strategies. The Civics section features short-answer questions on forms of government and key democratic elements. Solving this previous year's paper allows students to understand the exam pattern, question types, and time management, ultimately boosting their confidence and performance.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 7 |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper includes questions requiring answers in one or two sentences, three to four sentences, and about six sentences, with a total duration of 45 minutes.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Medieval Indian Kingdoms
- Medieval Period
- Greeks and India
- Rajatarangini
- Sapta Sindhu
- Foreign Travellers
- Prashastis
- Environment
- Ecosystem
- Environmental Issues
- Physical Environment
- Biological Environment
- Human Adaptation
- Government
- Forms of Government
- Republic
- Democracy
Important topics
- Medieval Indian Kingdoms
- Sapta Sindhu
- Prashastis
- Environment
- Ecosystem
- Environmental Issues
- Forms of Government
- Elements of Democracy
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Question paper text
Class: 7 Date: SOCIAL SCIENCE Time: 45 Minutes
Note: All the answers should be done on the answer sheet.
HISTORY
- Answer in one or two sentence:
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- Name the two Southern Indian Medieval kingdoms, which developed strong navies.
- Which period of time is known as the medieval period of Indian history?
- By what name did Greeks call India, during medieval period?
- Who wrote Rajatarangini?
- Answer the following questions in three to four sentences.
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- Write a short note on the term Sapta Sindhu.
- Name two foreign travellers who visited India in the medieval age and the places they came from.
- What are prashastis? Why are they not always authentic?
GEOGRAPHY
- Answer the following questions in about two to three Sentences: <math>(1x3=3)</math>
- Define environment.
- What is an ecosystem?
- Write any two environmental issues world is facing.
- Answer the following questions in about six sentences: <math>(2x2 = 4)</math>
- Distinguish between the physical and biological environment.
- How do the humans adapt themselves to the environment? Give examples from any two states of India.
CIVICS
- Answer in one or two words:
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- What is the government by a person or group of persons, who have seized power by force is called?
- What form of government is in Britain?
- Who elects the head of the government in a republic?
- What is a government that is run by just a few people called?
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- Answer in two to three sentences:
- What is a government?
- What are the functions of a government?
- Write any two key elements of a democracy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is a CBSE Class 7 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper, useful for board exam preparation.
What subjects are covered in this paper?
This paper covers History, Geography, and Civics 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, question types, and improve their marks.
What is the duration of the exam?
The exam is designed to be completed in 45 minutes.
What types of questions are included?
The paper includes short-answer questions (one to two sentences), medium-answer questions (three to four sentences), and longer-answer questions (about six sentences) across different sections.
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