CBSE Class 7 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper
This document presents a CBSE Class 7 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper, designed for exam practice. It is divided into three sections: History, Geography, and Civics. Each section features a mix of question types, including 'Answer in One Sentence' (worth 1 mark each), 'Short Answer Questions' (worth 2 marks each), and 'Long Answer Questions' (worth 3 marks each). The paper is timed for 45 minutes. Solving this board question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and marks distribution, thereby enhancing their preparation for the final examinations.
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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 7 |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper consists of History, Geography, and Civics sections, each with one-sentence, short answer, and long answer questions. The total time allotted is 45 minutes.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Indian culture
- Hindu religious worship
- Medieval period languages
- Jatis in medieval India
- Religious developments in medieval India
- Fossils
- Environment
- Upper mantle vs Lower mantle
- Igneous rocks
- Democracy
- Political party
- Monarchy
- Government schemes for social equality
Important topics
- Religious developments in medieval India
- Igneous rocks formation
- Government schemes for social equality
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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 Sentence:
- How did the Muslim invasions of the later medieval period affect Indian culture? (1)
- How did the absorption of tribal groups into Hindu society affect Hindu religious
worship? (1)
- Name the languages used by the scholars and officials in the medieval period? (1)
- Short Answer Question:
- Write briefly on the jatis that emerged in medieval India. (2)
- Long Answer Question:
- Write a note on the religious developments that took place in India during the
medieval period. (3)
GEOGRAPHY
- Answer in One Sentence:
- Define fossils. (1)
- What is environment? (1)
- Short Answer Question:
- Differentiate between upper mantle and lower mantle. (2)
- Long Answer Question:
- What are igneous rocks? Name the two types of igneous rocks and explain how they
are formed? (3)
CIVICS
- Answer in One Sentence:
- What do you understand by "democracy"? (1)
- What is a political party? (1)
- What is a monarchy? (1)
- Long Answer Question:
- Name a scheme run by the Indian government to promote social equality. Mention a
few merits of this scheme. (2)
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is a CBSE Class 7 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper for board exam practice.
What subjects are covered in this paper?
This paper covers History, Geography, and Civics from the Social Science syllabus.
How long is the exam?
The exam is designed to be completed in 45 minutes.
What types of questions are included?
The paper includes one-sentence answers, short answer questions, and long answer questions.
How does solving previous year papers help?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the board pattern, question types, and marks distribution, improving their exam preparation and confidence.
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