CBSE Prescribed Syllabus for class 7 Social science

The CBSE Class 7 Social Science syllabus covers a wide range of topics across history, geography, and political science to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of their environment and society. Here’s a detailed overview of the syllabus:

**1. History:

**A. Our Pasts - I:

  1. The Medieval Period:

    • Introduction to Medieval India: Overview of the medieval period.
    • The Delhi Sultanate: The establishment of the Delhi Sultanate and its administration.
    • The Mughal Empire: The rise and rule of the Mughal Empire, including important rulers like Akbar and Aurangzeb.
    • The Bhakti Movement: Key figures and their contributions to the Bhakti movement.
    • The Sufi Movement: Key figures and their impact on the Sufi movement.
    • Regional States: The rise and fall of regional states like Vijayanagara and Bahmani.

  2. The Modern Period:

    • European Explorations: The impact of European exploration on India.
    • The East India Company: The rise of the East India Company and its policies.
    • The First War of Independence (1857): Causes, events, and consequences of the revolt.

**2. Geography:

**A. Our Environment:

  1. The Environment:

    • Understanding the Environment: Components of the environment - land, water, air, and human-made environment.
    • Natural Resources: Types of natural resources and their importance.
    • Conservation of Resources: Methods and importance of conserving natural resources.

  2. Our Earth:

    • Structure of the Earth: Layers of the Earth - crust, mantle, and core.
    • Landforms: Types of landforms such as mountains, plateaus, and plains.
    • Climate: Factors affecting climate, different types of climate, and their characteristics.

  3. The Climate of India:

    • Monsoons: The role and impact of monsoons on Indian climate.
    • Seasonal Variations: Different seasons in India and their characteristics.

  4. Natural Disasters:

    • Types of Natural Disasters: Earthquakes, floods, droughts, and cyclones.
    • Disaster Management: Measures and strategies for managing natural disasters.

**3. Political Science:

**A. Social and Political Life - I:

  1. Diversity and Discrimination:

    • Understanding Diversity: Different types of diversity in society - cultural, linguistic, and religious.
    • Discrimination: Forms of discrimination and their impact on society.

  2. Government and Democracy:

    • What is Democracy?: Features and principles of democracy.
    • The Role of Government: Functions and responsibilities of government.
    • Democratic Institutions: Understanding institutions like Parliament, Judiciary, and Executive.

  3. State Government:

    • State vs. Central Government: Understanding the roles and functions of state and central governments.
    • The Role of the Chief Minister: Functions and responsibilities of the Chief Minister.

  4. Local Government:

    • Panchayati Raj System: Structure and functions of the Panchayats.
    • Municipalities: Role and functions of urban local bodies.

**4. Economics:

**A. Understanding Economic Development:

  1. The Story of Village Palampur:

    • Agriculture: Importance and types of farming.
    • Production and Employment: Production processes and types of employment in a village setting.
    • Rural Economy: Understanding the rural economy and its challenges.

  2. Markets Around Us:

    • Types of Markets: Different types of markets and their functions.
    • Market Transactions: Understanding how transactions occur in markets.

  3. A Journey to the City:

    • Urbanization: Causes and effects of urbanization.
    • City Life: Characteristics and challenges of city life.

  4. The Role of Money:

    • Understanding Money: Functions and importance of money in the economy.
    • Banking and Financial Services: Basic concepts of banking and financial services.

This syllabus provides a broad foundation in social sciences, enabling students to understand historical events, geographical concepts, political systems, and economic principles. For the most accurate and updated syllabus, always refer to the latest CBSE curriculum or school-specific guidelines.

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