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Social Science

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Understanding Social ScienceChapter 1

Meaning, scope, relevance and Indian perspective of social science disciplines.

Shaping of the Earth's SurfaceChapter 2

Plate tectonics, Earth interior, weathering, erosion, landforms and natural disaster mitigation.

Atmosphere and ClimateChapter 3

Atmospheric structure, weather, climate, Indian monsoon, climate change, floods and carbon footprint.

Early Humans and Beginning of CivilisationChapter 4

Human prehistory, archaeological ages, farming, Harappan culture and early world civilisations.

State and Society (upto 1000 CE)Chapter 5

Vedic age, early empires, knowledge traditions, trade routes, guilds and cultural practices.

DemocracyChapter 6

Meaning, features, types, roots and challenges of democracy in India and the world.

ElectionsChapter 7

Election importance, electoral systems, delimitation, Election Commission, party system and anti-defection law.

Building Blocks in EconomicsChapter 8

Scarcity, choice, opportunity cost, central economic problems and economic systems.

The Price Puzzle: What Drives the MarketChapter 9

Demand, supply, equilibrium, price ceilings, market failures and public goods.

Oceans and LifeChapter 10

Ocean relief, waves, tides, currents, marine resources, cyclones, tsunamis and maritime rules.

Life on EarthChapter 11

Biomes, biosphere reserves, forests, ecotourism, wildlife conservation and forest dwellers.

Resistance and Resilience (1000 CE-1700 CE)Chapter 12

Regional kingdoms, resistance, alliances, art, architecture, languages, Bhakti and forts.

India and the World-I (1900 BCE-1200 CE)Chapter 13

India's trade, cultural connections and knowledge systems across early civilisations.

AuthorityChapter 14

Roots of authority in Indian political thought, justice, security, citizen roles and types of authority.

From Ideas to StartupsChapter 15

Entrepreneurship, resources, startup ecosystem, Make in India, MSMEs and business planning.

Smart Ways to Manage Your FinancesChapter 16

Personal finance, inflation, simple and compound interest, budgeting, savings, investments, risk and tax.