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Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Syllabus 2026-27 Class 7: The Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Class 7 Social Science Syllabus for the examination year 2026-27 has been released by the Tamil Nadu Board, Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education. The board will hold the final examination at the end of the year following the annual assessment scheme, which has led to the release of the syllabus. The 2026-27 Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Class 7 Social Science Board Exam will entirely be based on the most recent syllabus. Therefore, students must thoroughly understand the new Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education syllabus to prepare for their annual exam properly.
The detailed Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Class 7 Social Science Syllabus for 2026-27 is below.
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Syllabus
1: History - Term 1
Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Class 7 Social Science Syllabus
1.1 Sources of Medieval India
- Medieval India
- Sources of Medieval India
- Primary Sources of Medieval India
- Inscriptions
- Monuments
- Coins
- Secondary Sources of Medieval India
- Religious Literature
- Secular Literature
- Books, Biographies and Autobiographies
- Travellers and Travelogues
- Primary Sources of Medieval India
1.2 Emergence of New Kingdoms in North India
- Introduction to Emergence of New Kingdoms in North India
- Origin of the Rajputs
- Pratiharas
- Palas Dharmapala (A.D. (CE) 770 - 810)
- Mahipala I (988 - 1038)
- The Chauhans
- Contribution of Rajputs- Art and Architecture
- Contribution of Palas to Culture
- Islam
- Mahmud of Ghazni (A.D. (CE) 997 -1030)
- Muhammad of Ghor (1149 - 1206)
- The Battle of Tarain (1191 - 1192)
1.3 Emergence of New Kingdoms in South India: Later Cholas and Pandyas
- The Later Cholas
- Introduction
- Revival of the Chola Rule
- Decline of the Chola Empire
- Administration of Chola Empire
- Local Governance of Chola Empire
- Sources of the Cholas - Inscriptions
- Uttiramerur Inscriptions
- Revenue of Chola Empire
- Social Structure Based on Land Relations
- Irrigation of Chola Empire
- Religion of Chola Empire
- Religion and Temples
- Cholas as Patrons of Learning
- Trade of Chola Empire
- The Later Pandyas
- Introduction of Pandyas
- Revival of Pandya Kingdom (A.D. (CE) 600 - 920)
- Rise of Later Pandyas (1190 - 1310)
- Sadaiyavarman Sundarapandyan
- Administration of Pandyas
- State
- Royal Officials
- Administrative Divisions
- Village Administration
- Irrigation of Pandyas
- Religion Background of Pandyas
- Religion and Temples
- Trade of Pandyas
1.4 The Delhi Sultanate
- Introduction of Delhi Sultanate
- Slave Dynasty (1206 - 1290)
- Qutb-ud-din-Aibak (1206 - 1210)
- Iltutmish (1210 - 1236)
- Razia (1236 - 1240)
- Ghiyas-ud-din Balban (1266 - 1287)
- Khalji Dynasty (1290 - 1320)
- Jalal-ud-din Khalji (1290 - 1296)
- Ala-ud-din Khalji (1296 - 1316)
- Tughluq Dynasty (1320 - 1414)
- Ghiyas-ud-din (1320 - 1324)
- Muhammad-bin-Tughluq (1325 - 1351)
- Firoz Shah Tughluq (1351 - 1388)
- Timur’s Invasion (1398)
- Sayyid Dynasty (1414 - 1451)
- Lodi Dynasty (1451 - 1526)
2: Geography - Term 1
Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Class 7 Social Science Syllabus
2.1 Interior of the Earth
- Interior of the Earth
- The Crust
- The Mantle
- The Core
- Earth Movements
- Earthquake and its causes
- Earthquake
- Introduction
- Focus and Epicenter
- Intensity of Earthquakes
- Types of Seismic Waves
- Measuring Earthquakes
- Causes and Effects of Earthquakes
- Precautions During an Earthquake
- Earthquake Resistant / Proof Buildings
- Modern Equipment for Earthquake Detection
- Earthquake Zones of the World
- Volcano
- Introduction
- Causes and Effects
- Types of Volcanoes
- Types of valcano:
1) Active Valcano
2) Dormant Valcano
3) Extinct Valcano - Types of volcano on the basis of eruption:
1) Central-type or conical volcano
2) Fissure-type volcanoes
- Types of valcano:
- Distribution of Volcanoes in the World
- Circum Pacific Belt
- Mid continental belt
- Mid Atlantic Belt
2.2 Landforms
- Landforms of the Earth
- Work of Rivers and Landforms
- Erosional work of rivers
- Transportation and deposition by rivers
- Work of Glaciers and Landforms
- Erosion work by glaciers
- Transportation and deposition by glaciers
- Work of Sea Waves and the landforms
- Erosional work of sea waves
- Depositional work of sea waves
- Work of the Wind and the Landforms Production
- Erosional work of wind
- Depositional work of winds
2.3 Population and Settlement
- Population
- Races and It's Types
- Caucasoid
- Negroid
- Mongoloid
- Australoid
- Races of India
- Religion and It's Classification
- Universalizing Religions
- Ethnic Religions
- Tribal or Traditional Religions
- Language
- Languages of India
- Settlements
- Old House Types
- On the Basis of Topographical Sheet
- Patterns of Settlement
- Compact settlements
- Dispersed settlements
- Temporary settlements
- Permanent settlements
- Linear settlements
- Rectangular settlements
- Circular settlements
- Star like pattern of settlement
- Wet Point Settlement
- Dry Point Settlement
- Patterns of Settlement
- A Hierarchy of Settlements
- Rural Settlements
- Factors Influencing Rural Settlement
- Pattern of Rural Settlement
- Rural Settlements
- Types of Settlements
- Concept of Urban Settlements
- Definition
- Introduction
- Urban Areas
- Concept of Urban Settlements
3: Civics - Term 1
Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Class 7 Social Science Syllabus
3.1 Equality
- Equality
- Importance of Equality
- Kinds of Equality
- Social equality
- Civil Equality
- Political Equality
- Gender Equality
- Various Articles of Our Constitution that Have Guranteed Equality
- Equality of Opportunity and Education
- Equality in Indian constitution
- Application of Equality in Our Life
3.2 Political Parties
- Political Parties
- Characteristics of Political Parties:
- To be in power
- To pursue an ideology
- To have a Party Agenda
- To Establish a Government
- To act as a link between the Government and the people
- Importance of Political Parties
- Types of Party System
- Single Party System
- Bi – Party System
- Multi – Party System
- Party System in India
- How to Form a Political Party?
- Criteria for Recognition
- Types of Political Parties
- Majority Party
- Minority Party
- Opposition Party
- Coalition Government
- Electoral Symbols and Its Importance
4: Economics - Term 1
Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Class 7 Social Science Syllabus
4.1 Production
- A Production
- Types of Production
- Primary Production
- Secondary Production
- Tertiary Production
- Factors of Production
- Introduction
- Land
- Labour
- Capital
- Entrepreneurship (Organiser)
- Real-Life Application
- Key Points: Factors of Production
5: History - Term 2
Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Class 7 Social Science Syllabus
5.1 Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms
- Rise of the Vijayanagar and the Bahamani Kingdoms
- Foundation of Vijayanagar Empire
- Sangama Dynasty
- Rise of Saluva Dynasty
- Krishnadevaraya
- A Great Builder
- Patron of Literature, Art and Architecture
- Battle of Talikota and the Decline of Vijayanagar
- Aravidu Dynasty
- Administration, Economic, Social Life, Trade, and Art and Culture of Vijayanagar
- State
- Structure of Governance
- Economic Condition
- Agriculture
- Cottage Industries
- Trade
- Contribution to Literature
- Contribution to Architecture
- Bahmani Kingdom
- Foundation and Consolidation of the Bahmani Kingdom
- Ala-ud-din Hasan Bahman Shah (1347–1358)
- Muhammad Shah I (1358–1375)
- Successors of Muhammad Shah I
- Mahmud Gawan
- Decline of Bahmani Kingdom
- Contribution of Bahmani Sultans
- Architecture
- Education
5.2 The Mughal Empire
- Babur (1526–1530)
- Ancestry and His Early Career
- Foundation of the Mughal Empire
- Babur’s Military Conquests
- Humayun (1530–1540 and 1555–1556)
- Sher Shah Suri – the Great Administrator
- Akbar (1556–1605)
- Accession to Throne
- Conquests of Women Rulers
- Battle of Haldighati
- Commercial Access to Arabia, Southeast Asia and China
- Military Campaigns in the North-West (1585–1605)
- Akbar’s Policies
- Akbar’s Religious Policy
- Contributions to culture
- Jahangir (1605–1627)
- Shah Jahan (1627–1658)
- Aurangzeb
- Introduction
- Relationship with Rajputs and Marathas
- The Mughal Administration
- Central Administration
- Provincial Administration
- Local Administration
- Army
- Mansabdari System
- Land Revenue Administration
- Religious Policy of Mughal Empire
- Art and Architecture of Mughal Empire
5.3 Rise of Marathas and Peshwas
- Introduction of Rise of Marathas and Peshwas
- Factors Responsible for the Rise of Marathas
- Geographical Features
- Bhakti Movement and the Marathas
- Literature and Language of the Marathas
- Shivaji
- Shivaji’S Confrontation with Sultan of Bijapur
- Consolidation of Maratha Power
- Shivaji and Aurangzeb
- Maratha Administration under Shivaji
- Army of Shivaji
- Ashtapradhan Mandal (Council of Eight Ministers)
- Shambhuji
- Shahu Maharaja
- Peshwas
- Bajirao (1720–1740)
- Balaji Bajirao (1740–1761)
- Maratha Administration Under Peshwas
- The Fall of Marathas
6: Geography - Term 2
Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Class 7 Social Science Syllabus
6.1 Resources
- Meaning of Resources
- Commercial resources
- Non-commercial resources
- Importance of Resource
- Classification of Natural Resources
- On the basis of Origin: Biotic resources and Abiotic resources
- On the basis of renewability: Renewable resources and Non-renewable resources
- On the basis of Development
- On the basis of Exhaustibility
- On the basis of Distribution
- On the basis of Ownership
- Energy Resources > Conventional energy resources or non-renewable energy resources
- Metallic Resources
- Iron
- Copper
- Gold
- Bauxite
- Silve
- Manganese
- Non-metallic Resources
- Mica
- Limestone
- Fossil Fuel Resources
- Coal
- Petroleum
- Natural gas
- Metallic Resources
6.2 Tourism
- Tourism and It's Basic Components
- Attraction
- Accessibility
- Amenities
- Types of Tourism
- Basic Elements of Tourism Attractions
- Geographical Components of Tourism
- Landforms
- Water
- Vegetation
- Climate
- Animal life
- Settlement Feature
- Culture
- Tourism Attractions in India
- Religious Tourism
- Hill Stations in India
- Water falls in India
- Wildlife Sanctuaries in India
- Bird Sanctuaries in India
- Beaches
- Tourist Attraction in Tamil Nadu
- Religious Tourism
- Hill Stations in Tamil Nadu
- Waterfalls in Tamil Nadu
- Wildlife and Bird Sanctuaries in Tamil Nadu
- National Parks in Tamil Nadu
- Beaches in Tamil Nadu
- Environmental Impact of Tourism
- Positive Impacts
- Negative Impacts
7: Civics - Term 2
Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Class 7 Social Science Syllabus
7.1 State Government
- Legislative Assembly in Tamil Nadu
- Legislative Assembly
- Member of Legislative Assembly
- House of Legislative Assembly
- Criteria for the member of Legislative Assembly
- India a Federal Country
- Parliament
- Why do we need a Parliament?
- Two Houses of Parliament
- The State Government
- Appointment of MLA
- Difference Between Parliament and State Legislature
- Governor in Tamil Nadu
- Chief Minister
- The appointment of the Chief Minister:
- Powers and functions of the Chief Minister:
- Relating to the Council of Ministers
- Relating to the Governor
- Relating to State Legislature - Council of Ministers:
- Other Provisions relating to Ministers
- The functions and powers of the Council of Ministers
- Member of Legislative Council (MLC)
- Organs of Government
- The three main organs of government: Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary
- Judiciary of State
- High Courts:
- Jurisdiction and Powers of High Court:
- Original Jurisdiction
- Appellate Jurisdiction
- Writ Jurisdiction
- Supervisory Jurisdiction
- Court of Record
7.2 Media and Democracy
- Media and Democracy
- Classification of Media
- Personal communication
- Mass communication
- Fourth Pillar of Democracy
- Importance of the Media
- Media and Public Opinion
- Ethic and Responsibility of Media
- Role of Media in Democracy
- Local Media
8: History - Term 3
Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Class 7 Social Science Syllabus
8.1 New Religious Ideas and Movements
- Introduction of New Religious Ideas and Movements
- Bhakti Movement: The Beginnings
- Devotional Movement in Tamizhakam (Azhwars and Nayanmars)
- Adi Shankara
- Ramanuja
- Bhakti Movement in North India
- Exponents of Bhakti Movement
- Sufism in India
- Teachings of Kabir, Guru Nanak Dev, Shankara, Jananeswara
- Impact of the Religious/ Bhakti Movement
8.2 Art and Architecture of Tamil Nadu
- Art and Architecture of Tamil Nadu
- Pandya Temples, Sculptures, and Paintings in the Pallava Epoch
- Temples, Sculptures, and Painting in the Early Chola Epoch
- Temples, Sculptures, and Painting in the Later Chola Epoch
- Thanjavur Big Temple
- Gangaikonda Cholapuram
- Dharasuram
- Temples, Sculptures, and Painting in the Later Pandyas
- Temples, Sculptures, and Painting in the Vijayanagara Epoch
- Modern Period (After A.D. 1600)
8.3 Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu
- Jainism
- Origin of Jainism
- Vardhaman Mahavir (599 BCE to 527 BCE)
- Unique Teachings of Jainism
- Tri-ratna - Samyak Darshan, Samyak Jnan, Samyak Charitra or Three Jewels
- Jain Code of Conduct
- Digambaras and Svetambaras
- Reasons for the Spread of Jainism
- The Pancha Mahavratas - Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Aparigraha, Brahmacharya.
- Sources and Literature of Jainism
- Jain Literature: Agama Sutras and Non-Agama Literature
- Jains in Tamil Nadu
- The Sittanavasal Cave Temple
- Jains in Kanchipuram (Tiruparuttikunram)
- Kazhugumalai Jain Rock-Cut Temple
- Jain Temples in other parts of Tamil Nadu: Vellore, Tirumalai, and Madurai.
- Contribution to Education
- Buddhism
- Gautama Buddha
- Four Great Sights
- Enlightenment
- Buddha’s Four Noble Truths
- Eight Fold Path
- Teachings of Buddha
- The Wheel of life
- Causes for the Spread of Buddhism
- Buddhist Literature
- Vinaya Pitaka
- Sutta Pitaka
- Abhidhamma Pitaka
- Jatakas
- Buddhavamsa: Milindapanha
- Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa
- Buddhagosha’s Visuddhimagga
- Buddhism in Tamizhakam
- Buddhist Vihara
- Ajivika Philosophy
9: Geography - Term 3
Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Class 7 Social Science Syllabus
9.1 Exploring Continents – North America and South America
- Continent: North America
- Location and Area
- Boundaries
- Political Division
- Physiography of North Amercia
- The Rocky Mountains
- The Great Plains
- The Appalachian Highlands
- The Coastal Plain
- Drainage in North America
- North America : Climate
- North America: Natural Vegetation
- Agriculture in North Amercia
- Wheat
- Maize
- Barley and Oats
- Cotton
- Sugar cane
- Soya beans
- Potatoes and Sugar beet
- Fruits
- Cattle rearing
- Dairy farming
- Fisheries
- Minerals of North America
- Types of Minerals:
a) Metallic Minerals: Iron ore, Manganese, Copper, and Bauxite.
b) Non-Metallic Minerals: Mica, Lime Stone, Gypsum.
- Types of Minerals:
- Industries in North Amercia
- Agro-based industries:
a) Cotton Textile Industry
b) Jute Textiles
c) Silk Industry
d) Sugar Industry - Forest-based industries:
a) Paper industry - Mineral-based industries:
a) Iron and steel industries - Automobile Industry
- Electrical and Electronic Industries
- Software Industry
- Heavy Engineering Industries
- The Meat - Packing Industry
- Major challenges of Indian Industries
- Agro-based industries:
- Population Distribution of North America
- Population and Density of North America: Densely populated areas, Moderate populated areas, Sparsely populated areas, and Languages and Religions
- Transport of North America
- roadways
- railways
- waterways
- airways
- Trade of North America
- Continent: South America
- Location
- Boundaries
- Political Division
- Physiography of South America
- The Andes Mountains
- The River Basin or Central Plains
- The Eastern Highlands
- Drainage in South America
- South America: Climate
- South America: Natural Vegetation
- South America: Wildlife
- Agriculture of South America
- Wheat
- Sugarcane
- Maize
- Coffee and Cocoa
- Cotton
- Barley, Rye and Oats
- Animal rearing
- Fisheries
- Minerals of South America
- Iron ore
- Manganese
- Petroleum
- Copper
- Bauxite
- Industries of South America
- Trade of South America
- Types of Trade
1. Internal trade
2. International trade - Exports
- Imports
- Types of Trade
- Transport in South America
- Roadways
- Railways
- Waterways
- Airways
- Population of South America
- Population distribution: High densely populated, Moderate populated and Sparsely populated
- Languages and Religions of South America
- Difference Between North America and South America
9.2 Map Reading
- Maps - Our Companions
- Introduction of Maps
- Historical Uses of Maps
- Representation of Landforms on Maps
- Benefits of Using Maps
- Types of Maps
- The Role of Standard Signs and Symbols in Map Interpretation
- Uses of Maps
- Measurement of Distance
- Measurement of Direction
- Measurement of Area
9.3 Natural Hazards – Understanding of Disaster Management in Practice
- Hazards
- Disaster
- Definition: Disaster
- Types of Disaster
- Man-made Disasters
- Fire
- Destruction of buildings
- Accidents in industries
- Accidents in Transport
- Terrorism
- Stampede
- Man-made Disasters
- Disaster Management
- Introduction
- Importance
- Pre, During and Post- Disaster Phase
- Prevention and Mitigation
- Preparedness
- Early Warning
- The Disaster Impact
- During Disaster Phase: Response
- Post- Disaster Phase: Recovery, Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Development
- Hazard Mitigation
- Warning System in India
- Disaster Management in India
- State Disaster Management plan
- General Survival Techniques
- Disaster Management in Tamilnadu
10: Civics - Term 3
Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Class 7 Social Science Syllabus
10.1 Women Empowerment
- Manifestation of Woman Power
- The Chipko movement
- Anti-liquor movement
- Social Aspects of Gender
- Woman’s Education
- Importance of Female Education
- Increased Literacy
- Human Trafficking
- Political Representation
- Thriving Babies
- Later Marriage
- Income Potential
- Prospering GDP
- Poverty Reduction
- Factors Responsible for Poor Female
- Literacy Rate
- Role of Woman in the Economic Development
- Benefits of Economic Empowerment of Woman
- The Need for Economic Empowerment of Woman
10.2 Market and Consumer Protection
- Features of a Market
- Classification of Market > Based on Place
- Concept of Consumer
- Unfair Trade Practice
- Concept of Consumer Protection
- Consumer Courts in India
- National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)
- State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC)
- District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum (DCDRF)
10.3 Road Safety
- Road Safety
- Need for Safety on Roads
- Causes for Road Accidents Distracted Driving
- Reckless driving
- Night driving
- Tailgating
- Heavy Traffic
- Road conditions
- Avoidance of safety gears
- Impatience of Pedestrians
- Other causes
- Road Safety Rules and Regulations
- Preventive Measures for Road Safety
- Government
- Individuals
- Parents and Teachers
- Media
- Traffic Signs
- Road Safety Week
11: Economics - Term 3
Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Class 7 Social Science Syllabus
11.1 Tax and Its Importance
- Principle of Taxation
- Adam Smith's four Canons of Taxation: Canon of Equality, Canon of Certainity, Canon of Convenience and Canon of Economy
- Types of Taxes
- Importance of Tax
- Health
- Education
- Governance
- Other important sectors are infrastructure development, transport, housing, etc.
- Need for Tax and Peoples Welfare
