CBSE Class-7 One for All Social Science Part-1 (Exploring Society: India and Beyond) is an exam-oriented Social Science question bank and revision resource designed for the 2026–27 academic session. It is based on the latest NCERT Exploring Society: India and Beyond textbook and is structured to support learning across History, Geography and Civics/Social and Political Life through chapter-wise theory, practice questions, revision notes, map work and competency-based questions.

The current publisher listing identifies the Oswaal Editorial Board as the author and gives the ISBN/SKU as 9789367472163. The listed MRP is ₹399, with the current online price shown as ₹359. The publisher page currently displays 70 reviews.

📚 Key Features

1. Latest NCERT & CBSE Alignment

The book is designed according to the latest NCERT and CBSE Class 7 Social Science curriculum based on Exploring Society: India and Beyond. It emphasises observation, inquiry, real-life contexts and critical thinking rather than only memorisation.

2. Chapter-wise Question Bank

Questions are organised chapter-wise so students can:

• Study one chapter at a time
• Practise immediately after completing a lesson
• Identify important concepts
• Test their understanding
• Prepare systematically for examinations

3. Revision Notes

Concise revision material helps students quickly review:

• Important concepts
• Historical developments
• Geographical ideas
• Civic concepts
• Key terms and facts

4. Theory & Concept Building

The book provides supporting theory so that students can revise concepts before attempting questions. This makes it useful as both a learning and practice resource.

5. Map Practice

Social Science requires students to develop geographical and historical map skills. The book includes map-based practice, helping students become familiar with locations, regions and other relevant geographical information.

6. Competency-Based Questions

The book emphasises competency-based and application-oriented questions. These encourage students to interpret information, connect concepts with real-life situations and develop critical-thinking skills.

🌏 Exploring Society: India and Beyond

The NCERT Social Science curriculum brings together different dimensions of Social Science, allowing students to understand India and the wider world through interconnected perspectives.

The book supports learning in areas such as:

🏛️ History

Students explore:

• Historical developments
• People and societies
• Cultural developments
• Political developments
• Historical sources
• Connections between past and present

🌍 Geography

Practice can include:

• Physical features
• Landforms
• Climate and environment
• Natural resources
• Human-environment relationships
• Maps and geographical interpretation

🏛️ Civics / Social & Political Life

Students develop understanding of:

• Society
• Governance
• Communities
• Rights and responsibilities
• Democratic processes
• Institutions
• Citizenship

The publisher describes the book as supporting an integrated understanding of History, Geography and Civics through observation, inquiry, real-life contexts and critical thinking.

✏️ Question Practice

The resource is designed to provide varied practice, including:

Question TypePurposeObjective QuestionsQuick concept testingShort Answer QuestionsImportant facts and explanationsLong Answer QuestionsDetailed conceptual responsesCompetency-Based QuestionsApplication and interpretationCase/Context-Based QuestionsReal-life situation analysisMap-Based QuestionsGeographical and historical location skillsReasoning QuestionsCritical thinkingChapter-wise PracticeSystematic preparation

🗺️ Map Skills

Map practice is an important component of Social Science preparation. Students can use the resource to improve their ability to:

• Locate places
• Identify geographical features
• Interpret maps
• Understand spatial relationships
• Connect historical events with locations
• Practise map-based examination questions

The publisher also has a dedicated Class 7 Social Science workbook highlighting competency-based assessment and map practice, reinforcing the importance of these skills in the new curriculum.

🎯 Benefits for Class 7 Students

This book can help students:

• Understand Exploring Society: India and Beyond more effectively
• Strengthen History, Geography and Civics concepts
• Practise chapter-wise questions
• Develop map-reading skills
• Improve answer-writing ability
• Prepare competency-based questions
• Develop critical and analytical thinking
• Revise important concepts quickly
• Connect classroom learning with real-life situations
• Prepare more confidently for school examinations

🧠 Competency-Based Learning

A major strength of the resource is its focus on competency-based learning.

Instead of simply asking students to recall a fact, competency-based questions can require them to:

• Interpret a source
• Analyse a map
• Compare two situations
• Explain cause and effect
• Apply a concept to everyday life
• Draw conclusions from information
• Give reasons for an observation
• Connect different Social Science concepts

This approach is consistent with the newer emphasis on application, inquiry and critical thinking described by the publisher.

📖 Recommended Study Strategy

For effective Class 7 Social Science preparation:

NCERT Reading → Understand Concepts → Study Revision Notes → Practise Chapter Questions → Map Practice → Competency Questions → Check Answers → Revise

Step 1 – Read NCERT

Read each chapter carefully and identify:

• Important terms
• Dates/events where relevant
• Places
• Concepts
• Maps
• Examples
• Important explanations

Step 2 – Revise the Theory

Use the book's concise theory and revision notes to consolidate what you have learned.

Step 3 – Solve Questions

Attempt chapter-wise questions without immediately referring to the answers.

Step 4 – Practise Maps

Regularly practise map-based questions rather than leaving them until the examination.

Step 5 – Attempt Competency Questions

Focus on questions requiring:

• Reasoning
• Interpretation
• Application
• Comparison
• Critical thinking

Step 6 – Analyse Mistakes

Check whether the problem was caused by:

• Lack of conceptual understanding
• Incorrect factual information
• Poor interpretation
• Incomplete answer
• Map/location error

Step 7 – Final Revision

Use the revision notes for quick preparation before tests and examinations.

📌 Product Details

DetailInformationClass7SubjectSocial ScienceTextbookExploring Society: India and BeyondPartPart 1Academic Session2026–27Book TypeOne for All Question BankAuthorOswaal Editorial BoardISBN / SKU9789367472163FocusTheory + Question Bank + RevisionSpecial PracticeMaps & Competency-Based QuestionsCurrent MRP₹399Current Online Price₹359Reviews currently shown70

The price and review count can change; these figures reflect the current publisher listing.

👨‍🎓 Who Should Use It?

This book is suitable for:

• CBSE Class 7 students
• Students studying Exploring Society: India and Beyond
• Learners preparing for the 2026–27 academic session
• Students who want chapter-wise Social Science practice
• Learners needing additional map practice
• Students preparing for competency-based assessments
• Parents looking for a comprehensive revision resource
• Teachers seeking supplementary questions and practice material

🔗 Product Page

Official Oswaal product page:

CBSE Class 7 One for All Social Science Part-1 – Exploring Society: India and Beyond

Class 7 One for All collection:

Oswaal Class 7 One for All Books

Official CBSE Curriculum 2026–27:

CBSE Academic Curriculum 2026–27

⭐ In Short

CBSE Class-7 One for All Social Science Part-1 (Exploring Society: India and Beyond) For 2026-27 Exam is an all-in-one Social Science preparation resource combining chapter-wise theory, question