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Find chapter-wise NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Social Science for Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Part 1 and Part 2, on Tiwari Academy. Check your bookโs title, part and chapter name before opening a solution. Solutions for the older History, Geography and Civics textbooks are also listed below:
| Your textbook | Choose this section |
|---|---|
| Exploring Society: India and Beyond – Part 1 | Part 1: Chapters 1โ12 |
| Exploring Society: India and Beyond – Part 2 | Part 2: Chapters 1โ8 |
| Our Pasts โ II, Our Environment or Social and Political Life – II | Older textbook solutions |
For explanations in Hindi, visit Class 7 Social Science in Hindi and check the chapters available.
About the Class 7 Social Science Textbook 2026-27
From the 2026 session onwards, NCERT replaced the older History (Our Past โ II), Geography (Our Environment) and Civics (Social and Political Life โ II) books with a single, integrated textbook “Exploring Society: India and Beyond”, developed under the NCF-SE 2023 (National Curriculum Framework for School Education). This new book blends History, Geography, Civics and basic Economics into five connected themes, split across Part 1 and Part 2, instead of three separate subject books.
Our solutions follow this exact structure, chapter by chapter, theme by theme – so students studying from the new book get answers that match their actual textbook page numbers, activity names and question order.
Part 1 vs Part 2: Quick Comparison
| Feature | Part 1 | Part 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Chapters | 12 | 8 |
| Themes Covered | Land & People, Tapestry of the Past, Cultural Heritage, Governance, Economic Life | Same five themes continue |
| History Focus | Cities, states, empires, Gupta Era | 6thโ12th century empires and kingdoms |
| Geography Focus | Physical diversity, weather, climate of India | Indian farming, India’s neighbours |
| Civics Focus | Types of government, the Constitution | State, government and citizens |
| Economics Focus | Barter to money, understanding markets | Infrastructure, banks and finance |
| Ideal Study Period | irst term (AprilโSeptember) | Second term (OctoberโMarch) |
Which Theme Has the Most Chapters?
The 20 chapters aren’t spread evenly across the five themes. History-based chapters (“Tapestry of the Past”) make up the largest share, so it’s worth budgeting extra revision time there.
| Theme (Total Chapters) | Part 1 Chapters | Part 2 Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| A. Land and the People – Geography (5) | 3 (Ch 1โ3) | 2 (Ch 1โ2) |
| B. Tapestry of the Past – History (6) | 4 (Ch 4โ7) | 2 (Ch 3โ4) |
| C. Cultural Heritage & Knowledge Traditions | 1 (Ch 8) | 1 (Ch 5) |
| D. Governance and Democracy – Civics (3) | 2 (Ch 9โ10) | 1 (Ch 6) |
| E. Economic Life Around Us (4) | 2 (Ch 11โ12) | 2 (Ch 7โ8) |
| Total = 20 Chapters | 12 Chapters | 8 Chapters |
Class 7 Social Science Exploring Society: India and Beyond Part 1 Solutions.
NCERT Solutions Class 7 Social Science Part 1 (New Syllabus 2026-27)
Theme A – India and the World: Land and the People
Covers the physical geography of India – its mountains, plains, deserts and coastline – along with how weather and climate shape life across the country.
- Chapter 1 Geographical Diversity of India
- Chapter 2 Understanding the Weather
- Chapter 3 Climates of India
Theme B – Tapestry of the Past
Traces the rise of early cities and states through to the Gupta period, explaining how empires formed, expanded and reorganised over centuries.
- Chapter 4 New Beginnings: Cities and States
- Chapter 5 The Rise of Empires
- Chapter 6 The Age of Reorganisation
- Chapter 7 The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity
Theme C – Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions
Explores how geography and belief combine to make certain places sacred across Indian traditions.
Theme D – Governance and Democracy
Introduces different forms of government through history and builds up to the founding principles of India’s own Constitution.
- Chapter 9 From the Rulers to the Ruled: Types of Governments
- Chapter 10 The Constitution of India – An Introduction
Theme E – Economic Life Around Us
Explains the evolution of trade, money and how markets function in everyday life.
Class 7 Social Science Exploring Society: India and Beyond Part 2 Solutions.
NCERT Solutions Class 7 Social Science Part 2 (New Syllabus 2026-27)
Theme A – India and the World: Land and the People
Looks at how farming shaped Indian society and how India’s geography connects it with its neighbouring countries.
Theme B – Tapestry of the Past
Covers major dynasties and turning points in Indian history from the 6th through the 12th centuries.
- Chapter 3 Empires and Kingdoms: 6th to 10th Centuries
- Chapter 4 Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries
Theme C – Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions
Discusses India’s diversity of communities, languages and traditions living together.
Theme D – Governance and Democracy
Explains the structure and functioning of the state, government and how citizens interact with it.
Theme E – Economic Life Around Us
Covers the role of infrastructure in national development and how banks manage money and credit.
Class 7 Social Science Old Syllabus Solutions.
Class 7 History – Our Past โ II (Old Syllabus) Solutions
- Chapter 1: Tracing Changes through a Thousand Years
- Chapter 2: Kings and Kingdoms
- Chapter 3: Delhi: 12th to 15th Century
- Chapter 4: The Mughals (16th to 17th Century)
- Chapter 5: Tribes, Nomads and Settled Communities
- Chapter 6: Devotional Paths to the Divine
- Chapter 7: The Making of Regional Cultures
- Chapter 8: Eighteenth Century Political Formations
Class 7 Geography – Our Environment
Class 7 Civics – Social and Political LifeโII
How This Textbook Is Different from the Old Syllabus
Students and parents often ask why the chapter names have suddenly changed. Here’s a quick answer:
- One integrated book instead of three: History, Geography, Civics and basic Economics are now woven into single connected chapters under NCF-SE 2023, rather than being taught as separate subjects.
- Theme-based learning: Chapters are grouped into five recurring themes (Land & People, Tapestry of the Past, Cultural Heritage, Governance, Economic Life) that repeat in both Part 1 and Part 2, helping students see connections across subjects.
- New chapter titles: For example, “Our Past โ II” is now split into “Tapestry of the Past” chapters like The Rise of Empires and Empires and Kingdoms: 6th to 10th Centuries.
- Economics introduced early: Concepts like barter, money, markets, banks and infrastructure are now formally part of the Class 7 syllabus.
At-a-glance summary:
| Old Syllabus | New Syllabus (2026-27 onwards) |
|---|---|
| 3 separate books (History, Geography, Civics) | 1 combined book: “Exploring Society: India and Beyond” |
| Subject-wise chapters | Theme-wise chapters across History, Geography, Civics & Economics |
| No formal Economics section | Dedicated Economic Life theme in every part |
| Fixed 8 chapters per subject | 12 chapters (Part 1) + 8 chapters (Part 2) |
How to Score Full Marks in Class 7 Social Science
Social Science rewards structured, factual, to-the-point answers more than long prose. Use this approach:
- Read one chapter a day and note down key terms, dates and place names as you go – don’t try to memorize everything at once.
- Make a timeline chart for History chapters and a labelled map for Geography chapters; visual recall works better than plain reading for this subject.
- Answer in points, not paragraphs, wherever the question allows – examiners scan for keywords and bullet-style answers are easier to award full marks to.
- Practise “Let’s Explore” and “Think About It” activities, not just the end-of-chapter questions – these are increasingly asked in school tests under the new syllabus.
- Revise using previous-year and sample question papers in the last two weeks before an exam to get used to the actual answer length expected.
- Link Civics answers to real examples (your own state government, local bank, local market) – examiners give extra credit for applied understanding, not just textbook repetition.
Example: How a Model Answer Looks
A typical short-answer question on climate and clothing: “Why do people living in hot desert regions usually wear light-coloured, loose cotton clothes?”
Model 2-mark answer:
1. Light colours reflect sunlight instead of absorbing heat, keeping the body cooler.
2. Loose cotton fabric lets air circulate, helping sweat evaporate faster in dry heat.
This point-format style – precise, numbered, exam-ready – is exactly how every chapter-wise solution on this page is written.
Why Use Tiwari Academy for Class 7 Social Science?
- Matches the exact 2026-27 textbook – chapter names, page order and activities are aligned with “Exploring Society: India and Beyond”, not the outdated book.
- Covers every question type – end-of-chapter exercises plus in-text “Let’s Explore” and “Think About It” activities.
- Bilingual support – solutions available in both English and Hindi Medium.
- No login, no paywall – every solution is free to read online or download as a PDF.
- Reviewed by subject experts – History content is reviewed by Indra Prakash Tripathi (M.A. Ancient History, University of Allahabad, NET qualified).
- Offline access – a dedicated Android app lets students study Class 7 Social Science without an internet connection.
7th Social Science and other Offline Apps
Class 7 Social Science Solutions includes History, Geography, Political Science and Economics. Download Hindi and English Medium solutions in PDF file format free. NCERT Solutions and Offline Online apps are updated for the new academic session 2026-27.
| Class 7 All Subjects iOS App for iPad & iPhone |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does SST stand for in Class 7?
SST stands for Social Studies, the common short form for the Social Science subject that covers History, Geography, Civics and Economics. In the CBSE Class 7 syllabus, SST and Social Science refer to the same subject and the same textbook, “Exploring Society: India and Beyond”.
Do I need to sign up or pay to access Class 7 Social Science solutions?
No. Every chapter-wise solution on this page is free to read online or download as a PDF, with no login, registration or payment required.
Where can I get NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Social Science Part 1?
You can get accurate, chapter-wise NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Social Science Part 1 on Tiwari Academy, covering every exercise question from all 12 chapters of the textbook, written in simple language following the CBSE answer pattern.
Do NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Social Science Part 2 cover activity-based questions too?
Yes. Solutions for Part 2 include end-of-chapter questions as well as in-text activities like “Let’s Explore” and “Think About It”, giving complete coverage of everything a teacher might ask in class or in an exam.
Are NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Social Science Part 1 updated for the 2026-27 session?
Yes. All solutions are based on the current textbook, “Exploring Society: India and Beyond”, prescribed for the 2026-27 academic session, matching current chapter names and question patterns exactly.
How do NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Social Science Part 2 help improve exam scores?
They show students how to structure organised, to-the-point answers for very short, short and long answer questions, including how to include the key terms, dates and facts examiners look for while marking.
Are solutions available for both the new and old Class 7 Social Science syllabus?
Yes. Tiwari Academy provides solutions for the current “Exploring Society: India and Beyond” textbook as well as the earlier History (Our Past โ II), Geography (Our Environment) and Civics (Social and Political Life โ II) books, for schools still using the older syllabus.
Is Class 7 Social Science hard to score well in?
No, it isn’t hard if approached correctly. Since it’s a content-heavy subject, consistent daily reading, note-making and practising structured answers – rather than last-minute cramming – is usually enough to score above 90%.
How many chapters are there in the new Class 7 Social Science textbook?
The new textbook “Exploring Society: India and Beyond” has 12 chapters in Part 1 and 8 chapters in Part 2, spread across five recurring themes covering History, Geography, Civics and Economics.
Can I download Class 7 Social Science NCERT Solutions as a PDF for offline study?
Yes. All solutions can be downloaded as a free PDF and the Class 7 Social Science Android app also allows complete offline access to chapter-wise solutions.
Is Class 7 Social Science in Hindi Medium also available?
Solutions in Hindi Medium are being added chapter by chapter and can be accessed through the Hindi Medium version of the site alongside the English Medium solutions.
What is the difference between Class 7 Social Science Part 1 and Part 2?
Part 1 focuses on India’s physical geography, early cities and empires up to the Gupta era, types of government and the basics of trade and markets. Part 2 covers Indian farming, India’s neighbouring countries, medieval empires from the 6th to 12th centuries, state government functioning and infrastructure and banking.
Which theme has the most chapters in Class 7 Social Science?
“Tapestry of the Past” (History) has the most chapters – 6 in total across Part 1 and Part 2 – followed by “Land and the People” (Geography) with 5. Budget extra revision time for History given its larger share of the syllabus.
What is the exam weightage of History, Geography, Civics and Economics in Class 7?
CBSE does not publish one fixed, nationwide weightage for Class 7 Social Science, since internal assessments are set by individual schools. As a general pattern, History-based chapters carry proportionally more weight simply because they make up the largest share of the syllabus. Check your school’s official syllabus or ask your teacher for the exact blueprint used in your exams.
Is the new NCF-SE 2023 syllabus followed by all CBSE schools?
Most CBSE-affiliated schools have adopted “Exploring Society: India and Beyond” for the 2026-27 session, but a few may continue with the earlier History, Geography and Civics books for one more year. Check your school’s book list to confirm which version you’re following – solutions for both are available on this page.
