CBSE CLASS 8 • SOCIAL SCIENCE
Welcome to the CBSE Class 8 Social Science study material hub on XAM CONTENT. This page follows the currently available NCERT Exploring Society: India and Beyond — Grade 8 Part I. Use the chapter directory below to open all 7 official NCERT chapters and follow a structured Social Science revision route.
Board
CBSE
Class
Class 8
Subject
Social Science
NCERT Book
Exploring Society: India and Beyond
Current Volume
Part I
Available Chapters
7 Chapters
CURRENT NCERT TEXTBOOK
Exploring Society: India and Beyond — Grade 8 Part I
Part I is the currently available NCERT Grade 8 Social Science volume on the official textbook portal.
It contains 7 integrated chapters spanning geography, history, governance and economic life.
NCERT PART II STATUS
NCERT has withdrawn the earlier Grade 8 Social Science Part II release. Therefore, this hub does not reproduce or link that material.
For any revised Part II release, use the official NCERT textbook portal or
NCERT’s official advisory.
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Class 8 Social Science Resources
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OFFICIAL TEXTBOOK
NCERT Part I
Open the official Grade 8 Exploring Society Part I textbook page.
CURRENT CHAPTERS
All 7 Part I Chapters
Browse the complete currently available NCERT Part I chapter structure.
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CURRENT CHAPTER DIRECTORY
Exploring Society Class 8 — Part I
All 7 currently available NCERT chapters with direct official PDF links.
7
CHAPTERS
| Chapter | Main Focus | NCERT |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 Natural Resources and Their Use |
Natural resources, their classification, distribution, sustainable use and connections with human life. | Official NCERT PDF |
| Chapter 2 Reshaping India’s Political Map |
Changes in political power and territories in India during the period covered in the chapter. | Official NCERT PDF |
| Chapter 3 The Rise of the Marathas |
The emergence and expansion of Maratha power and the historical developments connected with it. | Official NCERT PDF |
| Chapter 4 The Colonial Era in India |
The growth of colonial rule in India and major changes associated with the colonial period. | Official NCERT PDF |
| Chapter 5 Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System |
Universal adult franchise and the basic structure of India’s electoral system. | Official NCERT PDF |
| Chapter 6 The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive |
The roles and relationship of the legislature and executive within India’s parliamentary system. | Official NCERT PDF |
| Chapter 7 Factors of Production |
Land, labour, capital and entrepreneurship as inputs used to produce goods and services. | Official NCERT PDF |
INTEGRATED SOCIAL SCIENCE
What You Study in Part I
The book connects geography, history, governance and economic life instead of treating them as unrelated subjects.
Geography: natural resources, their distribution, use and sustainability.
History: political change, the rise of the Marathas and developments during the colonial era.
Governance: universal franchise, elections and the parliamentary relationship between legislature and executive.
Economics: factors of production and how different inputs combine to produce goods and services.
Evidence and interpretation: maps, historical sources, diagrams, data, examples and questions that require explanation rather than simple recall.
Connections: how geography, political institutions, historical change and economic activity influence one another.
STUDY ROUTE
How to Study Class 8 Social Science Effectively
Use concepts, evidence and connections rather than relying only on memorisation.
Step 1
Read the chapter for the main idea: identify the central question or issue before trying to memorise names, terms or details.
Step 2
Use the chapter evidence: study maps, timelines, source extracts, photographs, diagrams and tables along with the main text.
Step 3
Build a one-page chapter map: organise important terms, events, institutions, people, places, causes and consequences.
Step 4
Answer with evidence: support explanations using relevant information from the chapter instead of writing disconnected facts.
Step 5
Compare and connect: identify relationships such as change over time, cause and effect, institutions and their functions, or resources and economic activity.
Step 6
Revise through explanation: explain the chapter aloud or in a short written summary without looking at the textbook.
REVISION CHECKLIST
Before You Consider a Social Science Chapter Revised
Check understanding, evidence and connections.
I can explain the central idea of the chapter in my own words.
I know the key terms, places, events, institutions or economic concepts introduced in the chapter.
I can interpret the important map, timeline, source, diagram or data used in the chapter.
I can explain a cause–effect relationship or change over time where relevant.
I can answer a question using evidence rather than only recalling a memorised sentence.
I can connect the chapter to at least one other Social Science idea.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CBSE Class 8 Social Science Study Material FAQs
Quick answers about the current NCERT Grade 8 Social Science material.
Which Social Science book is currently used on this Class 8 hub?
This page follows NCERT’s Exploring Society: India and Beyond — Grade 8 Part I, which is currently available on the official NCERT textbook portal.
How many chapters are currently listed on this page?
The currently available NCERT Part I contains 7 chapters. All seven are listed above with direct official NCERT PDF links.
Why is Part II not listed on this hub?
NCERT has withdrawn the earlier Grade 8 Social Science Part II release and requested that it not be digitally disseminated. This hub therefore waits for an official revised release before adding Part II material.
Where can I read the official Part I chapters?
The chapter table above provides direct links to NCERT’s official PDFs for all seven currently available Part I chapters.
Does the book combine History, Geography, Civics and Economics?
Yes. The current textbook uses an integrated Social Science approach. The seven Part I chapters include themes from geography, history, governance and economic life.
How should I revise Class 8 Social Science?
Start with the central idea of the chapter, organise the important terms and evidence, study maps and sources, practise explaining relationships such as cause and effect, and finish with a short summary in your own words.
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