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NCERT · Class 7

NCERT Class 7 Social Science: Chapter List and Official PDFs

All 20 chapters of the NCERT Class 7 Social Science textbook(s), with the section headings of each chapter and a link to the official PDF on ncert.nic.in. Open a chapter to see what it covers.

20 chapters2 books

Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Grade 7 Part 1

Chapter 1: Geographical Diversity of IndiaTheme A — India and the World: Land and the People
  • Opening: Geographical Diversity of India

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Chapter 2: Understanding the WeatherTheme A — India and the World: Land and the People
  • Opening: Understanding the Weather

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Chapter 3: Climates of IndiaTheme A — India and the World: Land and the People
  • Opening: Climates of India

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Chapter 4: New Beginnings: Cities and StatesTheme B — Tapestry of the Past
  • Opening: New Beginnings: Cities and States

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Chapter 5: The Rise of EmpiresTheme B — Tapestry of the Past
  • Opening: The Rise of Empires

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Chapter 6: The Age of ReorganisationTheme B — Tapestry of the Past
  • Opening: The Age of Reorganisation

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Chapter 7: The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless CreativityTheme B — Tapestry of the Past
  • Opening: The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity

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Chapter 8: How the Land Becomes SacredTheme C — Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions
  • Opening: How the Land Becomes Sacred

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Chapter 9: From the Rulers to the Ruled: Types of GovernmentsTheme D — Governance and Democracy
  • Opening: From the Rulers to the Ruled: Types of Governments

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Chapter 10: The Constitution of India — An IntroductionTheme D — Governance and Democracy
  • Opening: The Constitution of India — An Introduction

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Chapter 11: From Barter to MoneyTheme E — Economic Life Around Us
  • Opening: From Barter to Money

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Chapter 12: Understanding MarketsTheme E — Economic Life Around Us
  • Opening: Understanding Markets

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Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Grade 7 Part 2

Chapter 1: The Story of Indian FarmingTheme A — India and the World: Land and the People
  • Opening: The Story of Indian Farming

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Chapter 2: India and Her NeighboursTheme A — India and the World: Land and the People
  • Opening: India and Her Neighbours

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Chapter 3: Empires and Kingdoms: 6th to 10th CenturiesTheme B — Tapestry of the Past
  • Opening: Empires and Kingdoms: 6th to 10th Centuries

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Chapter 4: Turning Tides: 11th and 12th CenturiesTheme B — Tapestry of the Past
  • Opening: Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries

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Chapter 5: India, a Home to ManyTheme C — Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions
  • Opening: India, a Home to Many

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Chapter 6: The State, the Government, and YouTheme D — Governance and Democracy
  • Opening: The State, the Government, and You

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Chapter 7: Infrastructure: Engine of India’s DevelopmentTheme E — Economic Life Around Us
  • Opening: Infrastructure: Engine of India’s Development

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Chapter 8: Banks and the Magic of FinanceTheme E — Economic Life Around Us
  • Opening: Banks and the Magic of Finance

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Free sample questions

Three sample questions with answers. Full explanations — and the rest of the question bank — are free to read after you sign up.

Q1. 'Part IV-A: Fundamental Duties' was added to the Constitution in which year?

  1. 1950
  2. 1992
  3. 2004
  4. 1976
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Correct answer: D. 1976

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Q2. The peepul tree (aśhvattha), whose botanical name is Ficus religiosa, is sacred to which religions?

  1. Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism
  2. Hinduism and Buddhism only
  3. Buddhism and Jainism only
  4. Hinduism, Sikhism and Islam
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Correct answer: A. Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism

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Q3. Before Kannauj became his capital, the earlier capital of Harṣha's family was Sthāneśhvara. Which present-day place is this?

  1. Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh
  2. Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh
  3. Thanesar in Haryana
  4. Guwahati in Assam
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Correct answer: C. Thanesar in Haryana

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Chapter lists follow the NCERT textbooks as available to us; textbooks are revised from time to time, so confirm on ncert.nic.in.

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