NDSS Academy

Social Science Tuition

Class 8 · CBSE — Class 8 Social Science: full syllabus tuition with regular tests (CBSE / UP Board).

12 MonthsDuration 1Subject 15Chapters OnlineTests & result
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Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप

  1. 1
    Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकात

    Enquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.

  2. 2
    Term 1 (April – September)प्रथम सत्र (अप्रैल – सितंबर)

    First half of every subject, with a unit test every month.

    Natural Resources and Their UseReshaping India's Political MapThe Rise of the MarathasThe Colonial Era in IndiaUniversal Franchise and India's Electoral SystemThe Parliamentary System: Legislature and ExecutiveFactors of ProductionWorld Geography: Some Glimpses
  3. 3
    Half-yearly examअर्धवार्षिक परीक्षा

    Half-yearly test on the first-term chapters, with a report to parents.

  4. 4
    Term 2 (October – January)द्वितीय सत्र (अक्टूबर – जनवरी)

    Second half of every subject, with unit tests.

    India's Long Road to IndependenceA Journey Through Indian ArchitectureThe Role of the Judiciary in Our SocietyCitizenship: Rights and DutiesDynamics of PopulationIndia's Urban LandscapeCultural Currents: 13th to 17th Centuries
  5. 5
    Revision & mock testsरिवीजन और मॉक टेस्ट

    Full-syllabus revision, sample papers.

  6. 6
    Annual / board examवार्षिक / बोर्ड परीक्षा

    Class 8 annual exam.

  7. 7
    Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्ट

    Take the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.

Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

1 subject · 15 chapters · 74 topics

01Natural Resources and Their Use 5 topics
  1. What are resources
  2. Renewable and non-renewable resources
  3. Distribution of resources
  4. Land, water, forests and minerals
  5. Conservation and sustainable use
02Reshaping India's Political Map 5 topics
  1. The Delhi Sultanate
  2. The Vijayanagara empire
  3. The Mughal empire
  4. Administration and changing boundaries (11th-17th centuries)
  5. Regional kingdoms
03The Rise of the Marathas 5 topics
  1. Rise of Shivaji
  2. Coronation and Swarajya
  3. Administration and the Ashtapradhan
  4. Military strategy and navy
  5. Expansion under the Peshwas
04The Colonial Era in India 5 topics
  1. Arrival of European traders
  2. East India Company and the Battle of Plassey
  3. Colonial policies and their impact
  4. Drain of wealth
  5. Revolt of 1857 and other resistance
05Universal Franchise and India's Electoral System 5 topics
  1. Universal adult franchise
  2. Election Commission of India
  3. Stages of elections
  4. EVMs and voter awareness
  5. Role of citizens in elections
06The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive 5 topics
  1. Parliament: President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  2. How a bill becomes a law
  3. The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
  4. The President
  5. State legislatures
07Factors of Production 5 topics
  1. Land
  2. Labour and human capital
  3. Capital
  4. Entrepreneurship
  5. Sustainable production
08World Geography: Some Glimpses 5 topics
  1. Continents and oceans
  2. Major mountains and rivers
  3. Deserts and forests of the world
  4. Climate zones
  5. People and places
09India's Long Road to Independence 5 topics
  1. Early nationalism and the Indian National Congress
  2. Gandhian movements
  3. Revolutionaries
  4. Quit India Movement
  5. Independence and Partition
10A Journey Through Indian Architecture 5 topics
  1. Stupas and rock-cut caves
  2. Nagara and Dravida temple styles
  3. Forts and palaces
  4. Indo-Islamic architecture
  5. Heritage conservation
11The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society 5 topics
  1. Need for courts
  2. Structure of courts
  3. Independence of the judiciary
  4. Public Interest Litigation
  5. Access to justice
12Citizenship: Rights and Duties 4 topics
  1. Who is a citizen
  2. Fundamental Rights
  3. Fundamental Duties
  4. Rights with responsibilities
13Dynamics of Population 5 topics
  1. Population size and growth
  2. Census of India
  3. Population density
  4. Sex ratio and literacy
  5. Population as a resource
14India's Urban Landscape 5 topics
  1. Villages and towns
  2. Urbanisation and migration
  3. Growth of cities
  4. Urban problems and planning
  5. Smart and sustainable cities
15Cultural Currents: 13th to 17th Centuries 5 topics
  1. Bhakti movement
  2. Sufi traditions
  3. Guru Nanak and Sikh tradition
  4. Literature in regional languages
  5. Music and art

About this course

You will be able to

  • Classify resources and suggest ways to conserve them
  • Explain political changes in India from the Delhi Sultanate to the Marathas
  • Describe the colonial era and India's freedom struggle
  • Explain elections, Parliament, the judiciary and citizens' rights and duties
  • Explain the factors of production, population and urbanisation
  • Describe India's architecture and cultural traditions

Who it is for

  • Class 8 students of CBSE and UP Board schools
  • Students who want easy notes, maps and regular tests in Social Science

What you need

  • Passed Class 7
Online tests & result Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre. Student login →

Questions

Which books are followed?

The current NCERT Class 8 textbooks Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Part 1 and Part 2.

How are dates and events made easy?

With timelines, maps, short notes and regular quizzes.

Is civics explained with examples?

Yes, elections, Parliament and courts are explained with real-life Indian examples.

How often are tests held?

After every chapter, a monthly test and revision before school exams.

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