Exploring Society India and Beyond (Social Science Textbook) Part-1 class 8 - NCERT-25

By: National Council of Educational Research and Training

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Synopsis: Exploring Society: India and Beyond (Social Science Textbook for Grade 8 – Part 1), developed by NCERT, is designed to provide students with an engaging, multidisciplinary understanding of society, history, governance, economy, and culture. Rooted in the vision of the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023, the book bridges classroom learning with real-world contexts. It encourages students to explore natural resources, historical shifts, colonial encounters, democratic values, and economic systems through narratives, maps, illustrations, reflective questions, and activities. Themes include India’s geography and environment, political transformations from the medieval period to colonial times, the rise of Marathas, democratic institutions, and factors of production. Each chapter integrates cultural insights, critical thinking, and opportunities for research and discovery. Designed with an attractive layout and QR-linked resources, the textbook nurtures curiosity, analytical ability, and a deeper appreciation of India’s social fabric and global interconnectedness.