Download the Class 7 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 PDF free, along with the 2025, 2024 and 2023 papers. The 2026-27 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours, 35 questions, without answers. Each school sets its own paper, so the questions differ, but the pattern and chapters are similar – these papers are good practice.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Class 7 Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 Social Science | View PDF |
| 2025 | Class 7 Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 Social Science | View PDF |
| 2024 | Class 7 Question Paper 2024-25 Social Science (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
| 2023 | Class 7 Question Paper 2023-24 Social Science (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
Class 7 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Quick Facts
| Board | CBSE, KVS and state boards that follow NCERT |
| Class | Class 7 |
| Exam | Half yearly (SA 1 / Term 1 / ardhvaarshik) exam – September–October (some states in December) |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Papers on this page | 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 |
| Marks and time | 80 marks, 3 hours |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English |
Class 7 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Read Online
Class 7 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Paper Pattern
How the 2026-27 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Q1-16 | Very short answer questions (MCQs, assertion-reason, match the columns) | 16 × 1 = 16 |
| Q17-22 | Very short answers, up to 40 words | 6 × 2 = 12 |
| Q23-25 | Short answers, up to 80 words | 3 × 3 = 9 |
| Q26-28 | Source-based questions | 3 × 4 = 12 |
| Q29-33 | Long answers, up to 120 words | 5 × 5 = 25 |
| Q34-35 | Map skill questions: geography (4) and history (2) | 4 + 2 = 6 |
Chapters Asked in the 2026-27 Paper
- Earth's interior, rocks and earthquakes (P-waves and S-waves)
- Atmosphere and water on the Earth (stratosphere, ozone)
- Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Cholas, Rashtrakutas, Ghori and Mahmud Ghazni
- Indian democracy: Constitution, state government, Right to Equality, role of media
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2026-27 Paper
- All 35 questions are compulsory and marks are shown against each question.
- Keep to the word limits: 40 words for 2 marks, 80 for 3 marks and 120 for 5 marks.
- The map questions need the map attached with the answer sheet, so practise map work.
- Solve the 2026-27 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
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Class 7 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the Class 7 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2026 available?
Yes. The 2026-27 paper is the first one in the table above, with the 2025, 2024 and 2023 papers.
Does the Class 7 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper have answers?
No, it has only the questions. Check your answers with your textbook and the study material linked above.
Which medium is the Class 7 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper in?
The 2026-27 paper is in English.
How many marks is the Class 7 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper?
The 2026-27 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours, 35 questions – Q1-16: 16 × 1 = 16; Q17-22: 6 × 2 = 12; Q23-25: 3 × 3 = 9; Q26-28: 3 × 4 = 12; Q29-33: 5 × 5 = 25.
Which chapters come in the Class 7 Social Science Half Yearly exam?
In the 2026-27 paper: Earth’s interior, rocks and earthquakes; Atmosphere and water on the Earth; Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Cholas, Rashtrakutas, Ghori and Mahmud Ghazni; Indian democracy: Constitution, state government, Right to Equality, role of media.
Is the Class 7 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper the same for every school?
Each school sets its own paper, so the questions differ, but the pattern and chapters are similar – these papers are good practice.
Where can I download the Class 7 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.