How to prepare for Class 7 Social Science(Civics): Tips & Tricks for Social Science PDF Download

Social Science is a very important subject for Class 7 exams. It has quite a few subjects and Civics or Political Science is one of them. Civics is not as difficult as it appears and if preparation is done very well and with a proper plan, you can score pretty good in this subject.

Social Science Studies (SST) Class 7 (VII) - CBSE, NCERT

Includes 105 docs, 91 videos & 60 tests

To help you, here are a few tips to follow while preparing for Class 7 Social Science:

1. The first and foremost task in the preparation should be to read NCERT Textbooks and refer NCERT Solutions. Go through the Social Science chapters from the NCERT Textbook and make notes and revise these notes the next day. CBSE board strictly follows NCERT book and over the years every single question has been from NCERT book so, you must read it. Solve questions taking help from NCERT Solutions for Social Science (Civics) class 7. NCERT Solutions will help you improve your writing skills. Learn the answer and try writing it on your own. Good writing skills help you get good marks in lengthy questions.

NCERT Textbooks and solutions

Chapter 1 - On Equality

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 1 - On Equality; Class 7; SST (Civics)
• NCERT Solution: Chapter 1 - On Equality; SST; Class 7

Chapter 2 - Role of Government in Health

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 2 - Role of Government in Health; Class 7; SST (Civics)
• NCERT Solutions: Chapter 2 - Role of the Government in Health; SST; Class 7

Chapter 3 - How the State Government works

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 3 - How the State Government works; Class 7; SST (Civics)
• NCERT Solutions: Chapter 3 - How the State Government Works; SST; Class 7

Chapter 4 - Growing up as Boys and Girls

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 4 - Growing up as Boys and Girls; Class 7; SST (Civics)
• NCERT Solutions: Chapter 4 - Growing up as Boys and Girls; SST; Class 7

Chapter 5 - Women Change the World

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 5 - Women can change the world Add Content; Class 7; SST (Civics)
• NCERT Solution: Chapter 5 - Women Change World; SST; Class 7

Chapter 6 - Understanding Media

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 6 - Understanding Media; Class 7; SST (Civics)
• NCERT Solution: Chapter 6 - Understanding Media; SST; Class 7

Chapter 7 - Understanding Advertising

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 7 - Understanding Advertising; Class 7; SST (Civics)
• NCERT Solutions: Chapter 7 - Understanding Advertising; SST; Class 7

Chapter 8 - Market Around Us

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 8 - Market Around Us; Class 7; SST (Civics)
• NCERT Solution: Chapter 8 - Market Around Us ;SST; Class 7

Chapter 9 - A shirt in the Market

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 9 - A shirt in the market ; Class 7; SST (Civics)
• NCERT Solutions: Chapter 9 - A Shirt in the Market; SST; Class 7

Chapter 10 - Struggle for Equality

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 10 - Struggle for Equality; Class 7; SST (Civics)

2. Always try to understand the events and remember the dates by relating them to present experiences. Instead of mugging up try to understand what happened after what in a battle. As far as lengthy answers are concerned, students should try to learn them in points and also write them as they learn it. This will not only save time but will also help in better retention of facts. An interesting way to remember dates is to make a timeline of events. A timeline is a sequence of related events arranged in the chronological order and displayed along a line.

3. The one thing that is very important is Revision. The notes that you prepared are the best way to revise the complete syllabus. Revision makes sure you have all the events and their dates in your mind for a long time. Revision can help you in filling up the missing dates or facts. So, you must revise before the exam.

4. Finally, practice as much as you can. Attempt Previous Year papers as they help in getting acquainted with the trend of questions asked in the exam. Practicing mock tests, sample papers and previous year question papers also helps in keeping a check on speed and the writing skills. Previous years question papers provide you a variety of important questions picked from different topics. They act as the most important resource to revise the vast syllabus of Class 7 Social Science effectively in less time.

Practice tests

• Equality In Indian Democracy - Practice Test (MCQ) For Class 7 SST Civics
• State Government - Practice Test (MCQ) For Class 7 SST Civics
• State Government - Practice Test (MCQ) For Class 7 SST Civics
• Gender - Practice Test (MCQ) For Class 7 SST Civics
• Gender - Practice Test (MCQ) For Class 7 SST Civics
• Media And Advertising - Practice Test (MCQ) For Class 7 SST Civics
• Media And Advertising - Practice Test (MCQ) For Class 7 SST Civics
• Markets - Practice Test(MCQ) For Class 7 SST Civics
• Markets - Practice Test (MCQ) For Class 7 SST Civics
• Equality In Indian Democracy - Practice Test (MCQ) For Class 7 SST Civics

Important Topics for Class 7 (Civics) Social Science Preparation:

Here is a list of all the important topics from all the Class 7 Civics Chapters to make it easier for you to determine the amount of time you should be giving to various chapters and topics.  Initially, it is advised go through all the topics for Civics class 7 and then, focus more on the important ones given here. This a smart way of preparation. Build the basics for the subjects and then focus on the important concepts from exam point of view.

Chapter 1 - On Equality

• Does Equality Exist:

• Balance in India Democracy:

• Issues of Equality in Other Democracies:

Chapter 2 - Role of the Government in Health

• What is Health?

• Medicinal services in India:

• Private and Public Healthcare:

• Human services and Equality:

Chapter 3 - How the State Government Works

• Working of the Government:

Chapter 4 - Growing up as Boys and Girls

• Samoan Islands:
• Madhya Pradesh:
• Esteeming Housework:
• Ladies' Work and Equality:

Chapter 5 - Women Change the World

• Less Opportunities and Rigid Expectation:
• Learning for Change:
• Distinction in their Educaiton Still Remains:
• Ladies' Movement:

Chapter 6 – Understanding Media

• Role and importance of media in providing information, forum for discussion / debate and public opinion

• Media ethics and accountability

• Relationship between the government and information.

Chapter 7 – Understanding advertising

• Commercial advertising

• Consumerism

• Social advertising

Chapter 8 – Markets around us

• Retail markets and our everyday needs

• Role and impact of wholesale markets

• People’s access to the markets depending upon various conditions and reasons.

Chapter 9 – A shirt in the market

• The string of activities in the wholesale market

Chapter 10 - Struggles for Equality

• Struggles for Equality:  
• Tawa Matsya Sangh (TMS):  
• The Indian Constitution as a Living Document:  

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