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New Beginnings: Cities and States

CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science

Step-by-step guide to study New Beginnings: Cities and States in CBSE Class 7 Social Science. Topics to cover, practice strategy, and time allocation.

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.

2
Day 3

Practice Problems

Solve textbook exercises and additional practice questions. There are 44 questions available for this chapter.

3
Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding. Mark weak areas for re-revision.

4
Day 7

Spaced Revision

Revisit New Beginnings: Cities and States after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall. Solve previous year questions from this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Harappan civilisation is India’s First Urbanisation.
  • The Second Urbanisation began in the 1st millennium BCE.
  • Urban life returned after a long gap of about a millennium.

  • Janapadas were early territorial states.
  • Mahajanapadas were larger states formed by the merging of earlier janapadas.
  • The 16 mahajanapadas are the most frequently listed group.

  • Magadha, Kosala, and Avanti were monarchies.
  • Vajji and Malla were gaṇas or sanghas.
  • The sabhā or samiti played an important role in decision-making.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

All mahajanapadas were monarchies.

The assembly had no real power in early states.

Janapadas and mahajanapadas mean the same thing.

Memory Tips

Second Urbanisation of India

Harappan civilisation as the First Urbanisation

Harappan civilisation disintegrated in the early 2nd millennium BCE

Sources for the Second Urbanisation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in New Beginnings: Cities and States for CBSE Class 7 Social Science?
New Beginnings: Cities and States covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 7 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in New Beginnings: Cities and States — CBSE Class 7 Social Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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