Social Science

ICSE Class 7 Social Science Exam Overview: Syllabus, Sample Papers, and More

ICSE Class 7 Social Science builds a strong foundation in History, Civics, and Geography, helping students understand the evolution of societies, functioning of government, and physical features of the Earth. The subject aims to develop awareness, analytical thinking, map-reading skills, and the ability to connect events and environments to real life.

Class 7 is an important stage where students move beyond basic concepts and begin exploring deeper themes like ancient civilizations, democracy, environmental balance, and global diversity. While the annual exam is conducted internally by ICSE schools, the syllabus and assessment pattern strictly follow CISCE recommendations.

1.0ICSE Class 7 Social Science Exam Structure

Most schools follow the 80:20 assessment pattern for Social Science.

Marks Distribution

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Individual Schools (following CISCE curriculum)
Total Marks	100 Marks
Theory Paper Weightage (Summative)	80 Marks (2 to 2.5 hours)
Internal Assessment (Formative)	20 Marks (Assignments, Projects, Tests)
Exam Pattern (Typical)	Usually divided into Section A (Compulsory) and Section B (Choice-based)
Passing Criteria	Minimum 33%–35% overall (Theory + Internal)

2.0ICSE Class 7 Social Science Syllabus

The subject is divided into three major components:

History – understanding ancient cultures, kingdoms, and societal development
Civics – exploring political systems, roles of government, and citizenship
Geography – learning about the Earth’s environment, landforms, climate, and map skills

Below is the detailed unit-wise syllabus.

History (Units & Key Topics)

Unit	Key Topics Covered	Concept Focus
Medieval India – An Introduction	Timeline, major sources, importance of manuscripts & inscriptions	Understanding how historians reconstruct the past
The Rise of New Kingdoms	Rajputs, regional powers, administration	Learning about political structures and dynastic rule
The Delhi Sultanate	Slave Dynasty, Khalji, Tughlaq rulers, governance	Identifying socio-political changes in medieval India
The Mughal Empire (Early Phase)	Babur, Humayun, Akbar’s policies, administration	Analysing centralised rule and cultural developments
Rural and Urban Life in Medieval India	Village economy, towns, trade, crafts	Understanding community life and occupations
Growth of Regional Cultures	Architecture, literature, music, art	Appreciating cultural diversity

Focus: Build awareness of India’s medieval history and its influence on society, culture, and governance.

Civics (Units & Key Topics)

Unit	Key Topics Covered	Concept Focus
Role of Government	Levels of government, public services	Understanding governance and responsibilities
Democracy & Equality	Features of democracy, political rights	Learning about democratic values
State Government	Structure, legislative assembly, executive	Understanding how laws are made
Media & Democracy	Mass communication, responsible news	Identifying how media influences society
Gender and Society	Equality, stereotypes, rights & responsibilities	Promoting respect, fairness, and social awareness

GEOGRAPHY (Units & Key Topics)

Unit	Key Topics Covered	Concept Focus
Our Environment	Components of environment, ecosystems	Understanding the balance of natural systems
Earth’s Structure	Crust, mantle, core, rocks & minerals	Learning physical geography fundamentals
Movements of the Earth	Rotation, revolution, seasons	Connecting astronomy with climate
Weather & Climate	Factors affecting climate, temperature, rainfall	Understanding climatic patterns
Hydrosphere	Oceans, seas, waves, tides, ocean currents	Studying water bodies & their influence
Natural Vegetation & Wildlife	Forest types, conservation	Developing environmental awareness
Human Environment – Settlement & Transport	Types of settlements, land routes, communication	Linking geography with everyday life
Map Skills	Latitudes, longitudes, scale, directions	Strengthening cartographic and map-reading skills

Disclaimer: The above mentioned syllabus is not exhaustive and may include topics/chapters other than the ones mentioned above. Students must clarify their syllabus from their respective teachers or school authorities without fail.

3.0ICSE Class 7 Social Science Exam Pattern

The theory paper typically includes:

Section A (Compulsory – 40 Marks)

MCQs
Fill-in-the-blanks
Very short answers
Map/diagram-based questions
Definition-based questions

Section B (Descriptive – 40 Marks)

Long answer questions (History, Civics, and Geography)
Map marking (usually world/India map)
Explanation and reasoning-based questions
Short notes on important events or concepts

Disclaimer: The exam pattern for ICSE Class 7 is determined individually by each school. Students should check the exact pattern, marking scheme, and structure with their respective teachers or school authorities.

4.0ICSE Class 7 Social Science Internal Assessment

Internal assessment evaluates understanding through practical and interactive activities.

The Internal Assessment (IA) focuses on continuous evaluation and practical understanding of mathematics through various activities. It differs from school to school. However, some of the most common activities and their examples are given here:

Activity Type	Examples
Periodic Tests / Class Tests	Unit tests, mid-terms
Subject Enrichment Activities	Experiments, debates, presentations
Project Work	Topic-based reports or models
Attendance & Classroom Behaviour	Regularity and participation

5.0Recommended Textbooks & Study Resources

Resource Type	Recommended Books
Primary Textbook	ICSE History–Civics & Geography Class 7 – Selina Publishers
Alternative Reference	Frank ICSE Social Science Class 7
Support Book	School Worksheets or Teacher Notes

Tip: Maintain a separate Map Practice Book for Geography and a Timeline Book for History to improve retention.

Disclaimer: The books mentioned above may vary across schools. Students should confirm the prescribed textbooks with their respective teachers or school authorities.

6.0ICSE Class 7 Social Science Preparation Strategy

1. Read and Revise Regularly: Understand concepts instead of memorising dates or definitions.

2. Practise Maps Frequently: Physical features, continents–oceans, climate maps — all are high-scoring.

3. Make Short Notes: Helpful for CIVICS definitions, HISTORY timelines, and GEOGRAPHY diagrams.

4. Solve School Sample Papers: Improves writing speed, accuracy, and presentation.

5. Connect Learning to Real Life: Relate geography to weather around you, and civics to the functioning of government.

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