Class 8 Social Science (History, Geography, Civics) – Chapter-wise Notes

Class 8 Social Science (History, Geography, Civics) – Chapter-wise Notes

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Class 8 Social Science Notes

Geography

  1. Resources

    • Types of resources

    • Importance and conservation of resources

  2. Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation, and Wildlife Resources

    • Distribution and conservation of land and soil

    • Sustainable use of water resources

    • Conservation of natural vegetation and wildlife

  3. Agriculture

    • Types of farming

    • Major crops and agricultural practices

  4. Industries

    • Classification and location of industries

    • Major industrial regions

  5. Human Resources

    • Importance of human resources

    • Population distribution and composition

Civics

Unit One: The Indian Constitution and Secularism

  1. The Indian Constitution

    • Purpose and key features of the Indian Constitution

    • Fundamental Rights and Duties

  2. Understanding Secularism

    • Importance of secularism in India

    • Indian vs. global secularism

Unit Two: Parliament and the Making of Laws

  1. Parliament and the Making of Laws

    • Role and structure of the Indian Parliament

    • Law-making process and public participation

Unit Three: The Judiciary

  1. Judiciary

    • Role and independence of the judiciary

    • Structure of courts in India

Unit Four: Social Justice and the Marginalised

  1. Understanding Marginalisation

    • Marginalised communities and their challenges

    • Importance of social justice

  2. Confronting Marginalisation

    • Government policies and laws for marginalized groups

    • Case studies on social upliftment

Unit Five: Economic Presence of the Government

  1. Public Facilities

    • Role of the government in providing public services

    • Challenges in accessing public facilities

  2. Law and Social Justice

    • Laws to ensure social and economic justice

    • Examples of government intervention

History

  1. Introduction: How, When, and Where

    • Understanding the significance of history

    • Concepts of dates, events, and historical sources

  2. From Trade to Territory: The Company Establishes Power

    • Rise of the East India Company

    • Expansion of British control in India

  3. Ruling the Countryside

    • British policies and land revenue systems

    • Impact on farmers and peasants

  4. Tribals, Dikus, and the Vision of a Golden Age

    • Life and struggles of tribal communities

    • Tribal revolts and resistance

  5. When People Revolt: 1857 and After

    • Causes and key events of the 1857 Revolt

    • Leaders and consequences of the uprising

  6. Civilising the “Native,” Educating the Nation

    • British educational policies in India

    • Indian response and reformers

  7. Women, Caste, and Reform

    • Social conditions of women and lower castes

    • Key reform movements for social equality

  8. The Making of the National Movement: 1870s–1947

    • Emergence of nationalism in India

    • Role of the Indian National Congress and major independence movements
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