Class 7 - Social Studies

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SYLLABUS:

1. READING MAPS OF DIFFERENT KINDS: Symbols and their importance in map reading – Point, Line and Area Symbols – Physical Maps and their features – Measuring Height on Land – Representation of Heights on Maps – Contour Lines and their interpretation – Uses of Maps Showing Heights – Mean Sea Level and its significance – Application of maps in understanding geographical features.

2. RAIN AND RIVERS: Evaporation and the Water Cycle – Formation of Clouds and Rain – Precipitation and Humidity – Winds and Clouds – Rainfall in Telangana – Rain Gauge and measurement of rainfall – Rivers and their flow – Transformation of Streams into Broad Rivers – Flood Plains and Floods – Cyclones and Floods as Natural Disasters – Disaster Preparedness and Community Response.

3. TANKS AND GROUND WATER: Tanks and their importance in irrigation – Construction and maintenance of tanks – Uses and decline of tanks – Fishing in tanks – Ground Water and Water Table – Rocks and Ground Water in Telangana – Recharging Ground Water – Quality and Utilization of Ground Water – Sustainable management of water resources.

4. OCEANS AND FISHING: Ocean Relief and physical features of oceans – Ocean Water Movements – Waves, Currents and Tides – Coastal Fishing Villages – Fishing Occupations and Livelihoods – Fishing Nets and Methods – Agriculture and Animal Husbandry in Coastal Areas – Salinity and Drinking Water Issues – Social Life in Fishing Communities.

5. EUROPE: Location and Physical Features of Europe – Mountains, Plains and Rivers – Peninsulas, Islands and Bays – Climate and Distance from the Equator – Influence of the Atlantic Ocean – Westerlies and Warm Ocean Currents – Mediterranean Climate – Agriculture and Animal Rearing – Discovery of Sea Routes – Industrial Revolution in Europe – Modern Agriculture and Industries.

6. AFRICA: Africa as a Vast Plateau – Climate and Rainfall Regions – People of Africa – African Coast and Slave Trade – European Colonization and Independent Africa – Natural Vegetation of Nigeria – Mangrove Forests, Equatorial Forests and Savanna – Agriculture and Animal Husbandry – Mineral Oil and Economic Development.

7. HANDICRAFTS AND HANDLOOMS: Basket Making as a Traditional Occupation – Case Study of Polaiah, Basket Maker of Andugula – Basket Makers in Urban Slums – Handloom Weaving in Pochampally – Stages of Saree Weaving – Dyeing Yarn – Warp and Weft – Problems of Weavers – Cooperative Societies and their Role in Supporting Handloom Workers.

8. INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: Control of Traders and Growth of Industries – Beginning of the Industrial Revolution (1750–1850) – James Watt and the Steam Engine – Factory System of Production – Child Labour in Early Factories – Working Conditions in Factories – Sources of Energy – Industrial Development – Transport Revolution – Urbanization and Growth of Slums.

9. PRODUCTION IN A FACTORY – A PAPER MILL: Paper Mills in Telangana – Raw Materials Used in Paper Production – Bamboo and its Importance – Process of Paper Making – Marketing and Sale of Paper – Working Conditions in Paper Mills – Ownership of Industries – Pollution Caused by Paper Mills – Environmental Protection Measures.

10. IMPORTANCE OF TRANSPORT SYSTEM: Transport Systems in Telangana – Roadways, Railways, Airways and Waterways – Role of Transport in Production and Trade – Employment Opportunities in Transport Sector – Transport Services and Choices – Traffic Congestion and Pollution – Safe Travel Practices – Road Safety Week and Awareness.

11. NEW KINGS AND KINGDOMS: Emergence of New Dynasties – Prashastis and Land Grants – Administration of Kingdoms – Warfare and Expansion – Mahmud of Ghazni – Chahamanas – Chola Dynasty – Development from Uraiyur to Thanjavur – Temples and Bronze Sculptures – Agriculture and Irrigation – Land Administration and Inscriptions.

12. THE KAKATIYAS – EMERGENCE OF A REGIONAL KINGDOM: Rise of the Kakatiya Kingdom in Warangal – Important Kakatiya Rulers – Rudradeva and Rudrama Devi – Nayankara System – Promotion of Agriculture and Temple Construction – Trade and Commerce – Decline and End of the Kakatiya Kingdom.

13. THE KINGS OF VIJAYANAGARA: Foundation of the Vijayanagara Empire – Important Rulers – The City of Vijayanagara – Military Organization and Armies – Amaranayaka System – Agriculture and Trade – Krishnadevaraya and His Achievements – Golkonda and the Qutb Shahi Dynasty.

14. MUGHAL EMPIRE: Origin of the Mughals – Important Mughal Emperors – Expansion of the Empire – Relations with Other Rulers – Mansabdari and Jagirdari Systems – Revenue Administration – Akbar’s Policies and Sulh-i-Kul – Decline of the Mughal Empire – Asaf Jahi Rule in Hyderabad.

15. ESTABLISHMENT OF BRITISH EMPIRE IN INDIA: East India Company and Mercantilism – Armed Trade and Expansion – European Interference in Indian Kingdoms – Company Rule and Exploitation – Causes of Discontent – Revolt of 1857 – Spread and Suppression of the Revolt – Hyderabad State under British Influence.

16. MAKING OF LAWS IN THE STATE ASSEMBLY: Government after Independence – Legislative Assembly and Constituencies – Election of MLAs – Formation of Government – Council of Ministers – Legislative Council – Reserved Constituencies – Role of the Governor – Law Making Process – Assembly Debates and Discussions.

17. IMPLEMENTATION OF LAWS IN THE DISTRICT: District Administration and Governance – Role of the District Collector and Magistrate – Functions of Tahsildar (MRO) and Village Revenue Officers – Implementation of Laws – Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Trees Protection Act, 2002 – District-level Administration and Public Welfare.

18. CASTE DISCRIMINATION AND THE STRUGGLE FOR EQUALITY: Meaning and Nature of Caste Discrimination – Experiences of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar – Caste System during Vedic Period – Struggles for Equality – Contributions of B.S. Venkat Rao – Constitutional Safeguards – Government Programmes for Social Justice and Equal Opportunities.

19. LIVELIHOOD AND STRUGGLES OF URBAN WORKERS: Permanent Workers in Factories – Trade Unions and Workers’ Rights – KRS Medicines Factory – Construction Workers and Brick Kiln Labourers – Informal Sector Workers – Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) – Challenges Faced by Urban Workers – Global Concerns for Labour Rights.

20. FOLK RELIGION: Folk Worship and Beliefs – Folk Gods and Goddesses – Village Deities – Community Worship – Medaram Jathara and its Significance – Moharram (Peerila) and Urs Celebrations – Jahangir Peer Dargah – Bonalu Festival – Intermixing of Folk and Mainstream Religious Traditions – Folk Wisdom and Religious Harmony.

21. DEVOTIONAL PATHS TO THE DIVINE: Bhakti Philosophy and Devotion – Basavanna and Virashaivism – Saints of Maharashtra – Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis – Islam and Sufism – Religious Developments in India – Bammera Potana – Annamacharya – Chaitanya Mahaprabhu – Kancharla Gopanna – Tulsidas – Kabir and Guru Nanak.

22. RULERS AND BUILDINGS: Monuments Built by Kings and Rulers – Engineering Skills in Construction – Temple Architecture in the Eleventh Century – New Building Techniques – Temples, Mosques and Tanks – Destruction and Reconstruction of Temples – Vijayanagara Architectural Style – Gardens, Tombs and Forts – Cultural and Historical Importance of Architecture.