Class 8 Social Science

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

12 MonthsDuration 15Chapters74Topics

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01Natural Resources and Their Use 5 topics

What are resources
Renewable and non-renewable resources
Distribution of resources
Land, water, forests and minerals
Conservation and sustainable use

02Reshaping India's Political Map 5 topics

The Delhi Sultanate
The Vijayanagara empire
The Mughal empire
Administration and changing boundaries (11th-17th centuries)
Regional kingdoms

03The Rise of the Marathas 5 topics

Rise of Shivaji
Coronation and Swarajya
Administration and the Ashtapradhan
Military strategy and navy
Expansion under the Peshwas

04The Colonial Era in India 5 topics

Arrival of European traders
East India Company and the Battle of Plassey
Colonial policies and their impact
Drain of wealth
Revolt of 1857 and other resistance

05Universal Franchise and India's Electoral System 5 topics

Universal adult franchise
Election Commission of India
Stages of elections
EVMs and voter awareness
Role of citizens in elections

06The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive 5 topics

Parliament: President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
How a bill becomes a law
The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
The President
State legislatures

07Factors of Production 5 topics

Land
Labour and human capital
Capital
Entrepreneurship
Sustainable production

08World Geography: Some Glimpses 5 topics

Continents and oceans
Major mountains and rivers
Deserts and forests of the world
Climate zones
People and places

09India's Long Road to Independence 5 topics

Early nationalism and the Indian National Congress
Gandhian movements
Revolutionaries
Quit India Movement
Independence and Partition

10A Journey Through Indian Architecture 5 topics

Stupas and rock-cut caves
Nagara and Dravida temple styles
Forts and palaces
Indo-Islamic architecture
Heritage conservation

11The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society 5 topics

Need for courts
Structure of courts
Independence of the judiciary
Public Interest Litigation
Access to justice

12Citizenship: Rights and Duties 4 topics

Who is a citizen
Fundamental Rights
Fundamental Duties
Rights with responsibilities

13Dynamics of Population 5 topics

Population size and growth
Census of India
Population density
Sex ratio and literacy
Population as a resource

14India's Urban Landscape 5 topics

Villages and towns
Urbanisation and migration
Growth of cities
Urban problems and planning
Smart and sustainable cities

15Cultural Currents: 13th to 17th Centuries 5 topics

Bhakti movement
Sufi traditions
Guru Nanak and Sikh tradition
Literature in regional languages
Music and art

About

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

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.