Social Studies Class 8  (English, Paperback, Shalini Goyal)

Contents PART I – HISTORY 1. Where, When and How? 2. The Establishment of Company Power 3. Rural Life and Society 4. Colonialism and Tribal Societies 5. Crafts and Industries 6. The Revolt of 1857 7. Education and British Rule 8. Women and Social Reforms 9. Challenging the Caste System 10. Colonialism and urban Change 11. Changes in the Arts: Painting Literature, Architecture 12. The Nationalist Movements 1885-1919 13. Indian Freedom Movement 1919-1947 14. India after Independence PART II – GEOGRAPHY 1. Resources and Their Types 2. Natural Resources – Land & Soil 3. Water Resources 4. Natural Vegetation & wildlife 5. Minerals and Power Resources 6. Agriculture 7. Industries 8. Comparative study of Some Major Industries 9. Human Resources PART III – CIVICS 1. The Constitution 2. Parliamentary Government 3. Role of Executive 4. The Judiciary 5. Judicial Structure: Key Elements 6. Social Justice & the Marginalised 7. Economic Presence of the Government