CBSE Class 8 SA1 Tips for History-Civics and Geography

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DEGREE OF IMPORTANCE

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History

1. How, When and Where

• Periodisation of History
• Records

1. From Trade to Territory: The Company Establishes Power

•  Subsidiary Alliance system and Doctrine of Lapse
• Administration under the Company

1. Ruling the Countryside

•  Ryotwari System
• Permanent Settlement of Bengal
• Mahalwari System

1. Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age

• Impact of Forest Laws on tribal communities

1. When People Rebel: 1857 and After

•  Causes and results of the revolt
• Centers and leaders of the revolt

1. Colonialism and the City: The Story of an Imperial Capital

• Structure of Old Delhi
• Building of New Delhi

Civics

1. The Indian Constitution

• Main features of the Indian Constitution

1. Understanding Secularism

• Meaning of secularism

1. Why Do We Need a Parliament?

• Functions of the Parliament

1. Understanding Laws

• Procedures required for passing a law

1. Judiciary

• Functions of court
• Independence of court
• Structure of courts in India

Geography

1. Resources

• Types of resources

1. Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources
2. Minerals and Power Resources