Tuesday, June 22, 2021

8 SOCIAL SCIENCE 2021-2022

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 07/10/2021, 08/10/2021, 09/10/2021 
GEOGRAPHY
Ch.2: Land, Soil and Water Resource
REVISION
Introduction to the chapter
Land, soil and water are the most important natural resources as they provide the base on which other resources develop. Land is the most basic resource because we live on it. Land supports forests and pastures, and provides the base. Soil forms the upper layer of the earth’s crust. Water is the most important natural resources.
Topic: Introduction, Land Resources, Soil Resources, Factors Affecting Soil Formation, Soil Resources of India, Water Resources, Distribution of Water Resources, Degradation and Conservation of Land, Soil and Water Resources, Land-Degradation, Conservation, Soil-Degradation, Conservation, Water- Degradation, Conservation

Explained:
1. Introduction
2. Land Resources
3. Soil Resources
4. Factors Affecting Soil Formation
5. Soil Resources of India
6. Water Resources
7. Distribution of Water Resources
8. Degradation and Conservation of Land
9. Soil and Water Resources
10. Land-Degradation and Conservation
11. Soil-Degradation and Conservation
12. Water- Degradation and Conservation

Crowded parts of the city

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Main Teaching:
Oral explanation with some written work

Students Take Away:
1. Introduction
2. Land Resources
3. Soil Resources
4. Factors Affecting Soil Formation
5. Soil Resources of India
6. Water Resources
7. Distribution of Water Resources
8. Degradation and Conservation of Land
9. Soil and Water Resources
10. Land-Degradation and Conservation
11. Soil-Degradation and Conservation
12. Water- Degradation and Conservation
Land- Slide
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. What is arable land? How much of India’s land is arable?
2. What is soil profile?
3. Name any two regions that suffer from water scarcity.
4. What is landslide?
5. Mention three ways of saving water.

Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. Why are well-developed soils found mostly in the low latitudes?
2. Write briefly about regur soil.
3. What are multi-purpose river valley projects?

Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. What do you understand by pattern of land use? Explain with an example why the pattern changes. Draw a table to show how India’s land is used.
2. Briefly describe any three methods of soil conservation.
3. How can we deal with water pollution?

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 04/10/2021, 05/10/2021, 06/10/2021 
GEOGRAPHY
Ch. 1: Resources
REVISION
Introduction to the chapter
What is resource? Anything that satisfies human needs is called a resource. Gifts of nature, such as air, water, soil, forests and minerals, as well as human creations, such as building, roads and so on, are resources because they satisfy various human needs. Human beings, too, are a resource because they have the ability to develop skills that can help them identify new resources and find new uses of existing ones. A thing becomes a resource only when its useful properties are recognised.
Forest Resources
TopicIntroduction, What is a resource? Types of Resources, Sustainable Development

Explained:
1. Introduction
2. What is a resource?
3. Types of resources
4. Sustainable Development
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Main Teaching:
Oral explanation online with some written work

Students Take Away:
1. What is a resource?
2. Types of resources
3. Sustainable Development

Assignments:

Exercise: BAnswer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. Define resource.
2. Classify natural resources on the basis of their nature. Give two examples of each.
3. What is technology?
4. What is meant by recycling? Name a resource that can be recycled.
5. What is a reserve?

Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. Differentiate between human resource and man- made resource. Give suitable examples.
2. With the help of an example, distinguish between actual and potential resources.
3. What do you understand by conservation of resources?

Exercise: DAnswer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. Distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Give two examples of each. Discuss which renewable resources can ever be exhausted.
2. What is sustainable development? Why is it required? Mention any three ways in which resources can be sustained.

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 29/09/2021, 30/09/2021, 01/10/2021 
HISTORY
Ch.3: The Company’s Civil Administration and Revenue Policy
REVISION
Introduction to the chapter
The East India Company’s military victories in the Carnatic, Plassey and Buxar transformed it from a trading company to a political power. The company’s new administrative responsibilities after the end of dual government in 1772 involved enormous expenditure. The Company, however, had gone bankrupt and had to appeal to the Parliament (Britain’s legislature) for a loan. The Parliament gave the loan, and began to regulate the Company’s administration in India.
Lord Cornwallis
TopicCivil Administration, Policy of Land Revenue, Permanent Settlement, Ryotwari Settlement, Mahalwari Settlement, Effects of the Ryotwari and Mahalwari Settlements, Cultivation of Commercial Crops, Indigo Cultivation and Indigo Revolts

Explained:
1. Civil Administration
2. Policy of Land Revenue
3. Permanent Settlement
4. Ryotwari Settlement
5. Mahalwari Settlement
6. Effects of the Ryotwari and Mahalwari Settlements
7. Cultivation of Commercial Crops
8. Indigo Cultivation and Indigo Revolts
Thomas Munro brought large parts of the Deccan under the Ryotiwari Settlement

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Main Teaching:
Oral explanation with some written work

Students Take Away:
1. Civil Administration
2. Policy of Land Revenue
3. Permanent Settlement
4. Ryotwari Settlement
5. Mahalwari Settlement
6. Effects of the Ryotwari and Mahalwari Settlements
7. Cultivation of Commercial Crops
8. Indigo Cultivation and Indigo Revolts
Indigo Dye making factory
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following in not more than 20 words.
1. Name a few laws which increased the Parliament’s control over the Company.
2. What was the importance of the code of laws introduced by Lord Cornwallis?
3. Why did the British want commercial crops to be grown in India?
4. Name the two main systems of Indigo cultivation in Bengal under the British.

Exercise: C: Answer the following in not more than 40 words.
1. What were the responsibilities of a collector in British India?
2. What was the Permanent Settlement?
3. Write briefly about the ryoti system of indigo cultivation.
4. Why did the peasants of Bengal revolt against the indigo planters?

Exercise: D: Answer the following in not more than 100 words.
1. What were the effects of the land-revenue settlements introduced by the British?
2. Briefly describe the indigo revolts and their outcome in Bengal.

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 24/09/2021, 25/09/2021, 28/09/2021 
CIVICS
Ch.3: Our Fundamental Rights and Duties
REVISION
Introduction of the chapter
In India, citizens enjoy certain rights which give them equality and freedom, and protect them from exploitation. These rights are called Fundamental Rights. They include the right to life, and various civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. As the Fundamental Rights are considered essential for the citizens’ well-being, they are guaranteed by the constitution. The government cannot easily change them or take them away. When citizens are given rights, it becomes the duty of the citizens to exercise the rights responsibly.
TopicFundamental Rights, Our Fundamental Rights, Secularism and Fundamental Rights, Can a Law Give Rights in Effect? Fundamental Duties

Explained:
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Our Fundamental Rights
3. Secularism and Fundamental Rights
4. Can a Law Give Rights in Effect?
5. Fundamental Duties
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Main Teaching
Oral explanation with some written work

Students Take Away:
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Our Fundamental Rights
3. Secularism and Fundamental Rights
4. Can a Law Give Rights in Effect?
5. Fundamental Duties
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. Why the Fundamental Rights are considered essential?
2. How does the right to freedom give protection from injustice?
3. How does the right against exploitation protect child workers?
4. What are writs?

Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. List the Fundamental Rights of Indian citizens.
2. Why has our constitution allowed special benefits to be given to some sections of the population?
3. Mention any two kinds of restrictions on the right to freedom.

Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. List the freedom of Indian citizens under the right to freedom.
2. How do our Fundamental Rights uphold secularism?
3. Briefly discuss the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens.

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 22/09/2021, 23/09/2021 
GEOGRAPHY
Ch.4: Mineral and Energy Resources

Coal Mining
Introduction to the chapter
Minerals and sources of energy form part of our natural environment. These are valuable resources, as they satisfy many of our needs.

What are minerals?
Minerals are naturally occurring chemical compounds that make up rocks. They were formed by chance natural processes, without any human interference. They are nonrenewable natural resources. Minerals are extremely useful. Almost everything we use in daily life has been made from or developed with the help of minerals.

Topic: Introduction, Minerals, Types of Minerals, Occurrence of Minerals, Distribution of Minerals, Continent wise Distribution of Minerals, India’s Minerals Resources, Energy Resources, Conventional Sources, Nonconventional Sources, Conservation of Minerals and Energy Resources

Explained:
1. Minerals
2. Types of Minerals
3. Occurrence of Minerals
4. Distribution of Minerals
5. Continent wise Distribution of Minerals
6. India’s Minerals Resources
7. Energy Resources
8. Conventional Sources
9. Nonconventional Sources
10. Conservation of Minerals and Energy Resources
Hydel Power

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Main Teaching:
Oral explanation with some written work

Students Take Away:
1. Minerals
2. Types of Minerals
3. Occurrence of Minerals
4. Distribution of Minerals
5. Continent wise Distribution of Minerals
6. India’s Minerals Resources
7. Energy Resources
8. Conventional Sources
9. Nonconventional Sources
10. Conservation of Minerals and Energy Resources
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following in not more than 20 words.
1. What are ores?
2. Name four important minerals of South America.
3. From which ore is aluminum extracted? What are the uses of aluminum?
4. Why is gold mining expensive in the Kolar region of Karnataka?
5. Name the chief petroleum producing regions of India.
6. Name two nuclear power plants of India.
7. Mention any two advantages of biogas.

Exercise: C: Answer the following in not more than 40 words.
1. What are metallic and nonmetallic minerals?
2. How is mica useful? Mention where it is found in India.
3. Which region in India is the richest in coal? Mention three uses of coal.
4. Make a table showing the advantages and disadvantages of hydel power as a source of energy.

Exercise: D: Answer the following in not more than 100 words.
1. Give an account of the mineral wealth of North America.
2. Why are petroleum and natural gas popular sources of energy? Mention some of their other uses.
3. Write a note on the conservation of minerals and power resources.

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 15/09/2021, 16/09/2021 
CIVICS
Ch.3: Our Fundamental Rights and Duties

Introduction to the chapter
In India, citizens enjoy certain rights which give them equality and freedom, and protect them from exploitation. These rights are called Fundamental Rights. They include the right to life, and various civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. As the Fundamental Rights are considered essential for the citizens’ well-being, they are guaranteed by the constitution. The government cannot easily change them or take them away. When citizens are given rights, it becomes the duty of the citizens to exercise the rights responsibly.

Topic: Fundamental Rights, Our Fundamental Rights, Secularism and Fundamental Rights, Can a Law Give Rights in Effect? Fundamental Duties

Explained:
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Our Fundamental Rights
3. Secularism and Fundamental Rights
4. Can a Law Give Rights in Effect?
5. Fundamental Duties
Engineers at work
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Main Teaching
Oral explanation with some written work

Students Take Away:
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Our Fundamental Rights
3. Secularism and Fundamental Rights
4. Can a Law Give Rights in Effect?
5. Fundamental Duties
Doctors at work
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. Why the Fundamental Rights are considered essential?
2. How does the right to freedom give protection from injustice?
3. How does the right against exploitation protect child workers?
4. What are writs?

Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. List the Fundamental Rights of Indian citizens.
2. Why has our constitution allowed special benefits to be given to some sections of the population?
3. Mention any two kinds of restrictions on the right to freedom.

Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. List the freedom of Indian citizens under the right to freedom.
2. How do our Fundamental Rights uphold secularism?
3. Briefly discuss the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens.
Musician

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 02/09/2021, 08/09/2021, 09/09/2021
HISTORY
Ch.3: The Company’s Civil Administration and Revenue Policy
The Structure of British Administration in India.
Topic: Introduction, Civil Administration, Policy of Land Revenue, Permanent Settlement, Ryotwari Settlement, Mahalwari Settlement, Effects of the Ryotwari and Mahalwari Settlements, Cultivation of Commercial Crops, Indigo Cultivation and Indigo Revolts
Indigo Factory in Bengal
Explained:
1. Introduction
2. Civil Administration
3. Policy of Land Revenue
4. Permanent Settlement
5. Ryotwari Settlement
6. Mahalwari Settlement
7. Effects of the Ryotwari and Mahalwari Settlements
8. Cultivation of Commercial Crops
9. Indigo Cultivation and Indigo Revolts
Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement

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Video1
Video2
Main Teaching:
Oral explanation with some written work

Students Take Away:
 1. Introduction
2. Civil Administration
3. Policy of Land Revenue
4. Permanent Settlement
5. Ryotwari Settlement
6. Mahalwari Settlement
7. Effects of the Ryotwari and Mahalwari Settlements
8. Cultivation of Commercial Crops
9. Indigo Cultivation and Indigo Revolts
Thomas Munro brought large parts of the Deccan under the Ryotwari Settlement
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following in not more than 20 words.
1. Name a few laws which increased the Parliament’s control over the Company.
2. What was the importance of the code of laws introduced by Lord Cornwallis?
3. Why did the British want commercial crops to be grown in India?
4. Name the two main systems of Indigo cultivation in Bengal under the British.

Exercise: C: Answer the following in not more than 40 words.
1. What were the responsibilities of a collector in British India?
2. What was the Permanent Settlement?
3. Write briefly about the ryoti system of indigo cultivation.
4. Why did the peasants of Bengal revolt against the indigo planters?

Exercise: D: Answer the following in not more than 100 words.
1. What were the effects of the land-revenue settlements introduced by the British?
2. Briefly describe the indigo revolts and their outcome in Bengal.

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 26/08/2021, 01/09/2021 
GEOGRAPHY
Ch.3: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
Topic: Introduction, Distribution of Natural vegetation, Distribution of Wildlife, Conservation of Vegetation and Wildlife, Ways to Conserve
Tropical Forest
Explained:
1. Introduction
2. Distribution of Natural vegetation
3. Distribution of Wildlife
4. Conservation of Vegetation and Wildlife
5. Ways to Conserve
Forest Fire
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Main Teaching:
Oral explanation with some written work
Walrus
Students Take Away:
1. Introduction
2. Distribution of Natural vegetation
3. Distribution of Wildlife
4. Conservation of Vegetation and Wildlife
5. Ways to Conserve
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. Why do deciduous trees shed their leaves in the dry season?
2. What is a biome?
3. What kind of vegetation is found at the eastern margins of continents in warm temperature regions?
4. What is the aim of CITES?

Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. What causes forest fires?
2. What is social forestry?3. What are biosphere reserves?

Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. Mention some ways of conserving vegetation and wildlife.

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 25/08/2021 
CIVICS
Ch.2: Understanding Secularism
Topic: Introduction, What is Secularism? Secularism and the world, Importance of secularism for preventing discrimination: India and Secularism, Importance of secularism for India’s unity.
Explained:
1. Introduction
2. What is Secularism?
3. Secularism and the world
4. Importance of secularism for preventing discrimination
5. India and Secularism
6. Importance of secularism for India’s unity
India Together
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Video 1
Main Teaching:
Oral explanation with some written work

Students Take Away:
1. Introduction
2. What is Secularism?
3. Secularism and the world
4. Importance of secularism for preventing discrimination
5. India and Secularism
6. Importance of secularism for India’s unity
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. What kind of state is called a secular state?
2. Why have certain things done in the name of religion been declared illegal in India?

Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. Why do we say that India is a secular country?
2. Mention one step taken by the Indian government to protect citizens from discrimination by members of their own religion.

Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. Why is secularism important for India’s unity?

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 28/07/2021, 29/07/2021, 04/08/2021, 05/08/2021, 11/08/2021 
HISTORY
Ch. 2: Colonisation of India
Map showing the sea route from Europe to India
Topic: Introduction, Trading Companies, Mercantilism, English Trade Settlements in India, Anglo-French Rivalry, Birth of the British Indian Army, From Trading Company to Political Power, Conquest of Bengal, Battle of Plassey, Battle of Buxar and its results, British conquest outside Bengal, Mysore Wars, Subsidiary alliance, Subjugation of the Marathas, Expansion of British rule in India  and Beyond, Dalhousie’s expansionist policies
Sepoys of the British Army
Explained:
1. Introduction
2. Trading Companies
3. Mercantilism
4. English Trade Settlements in India
5. Anglo-French Rivalry
6. Birth of the British Indian Army
7. From Trading Company to Political Power
8. Conquest of Bengal
9. Battle of Plassey and its results
10. Battle of Buxar and its results
11. British conquest outside Bengal
12. Mysore Wars and its consequences
13. Subsidiary alliance
14. Subjugation of the Marathas
15. Expansion of British rule in India and beyond
16. Dalhousie’s expansionist policies
Robert Clive
Siraj-ud-daulah, Nawab of Bengal

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Main Teaching:
Oral explanation with some written work
Fort William
Students Take Away:
1. Introduction
2. Trading Companies
3. Mercantilism
4. English Trade Settlements in India
5. Anglo-French Rivalry
6. Birth of the British Indian Army
7. From Trading Company to Political Power
8. Conquest of Bengal
9. Battle of Plassey and its results
10. Battle of Buxar and its results
11. British conquest outside Bengal
12. Mysore Wars and its consequences
13. Subsidiary alliance
14. Subjugation of the Marathas
15. Expansion of British rule in India and beyond
16. Dalhousie’s expansionist policies
British and French Settlements in India
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. When and why was the English East India Company established?
2. Mention any three Indian goods in which the English East India Company traded.
3. What caused the Carnatic Wars?
4. Why did the English turn hostile towards Mir Qasim?
5. What is a buffer state? Which territory became a buffer state for Bengal after the Battle of Buxar?
6. Why do we remember Rani Channamma of Kittur?

Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. What do you understand by mercantilism?
2. What is the meaning of ‘factory’ in the context of the English East India Company? What did such a factory consist of?
3. What led to the Battle of Plassey? What was the result?
4. Give reasons for the Company’s hostility towards Tipu Sultan.
5. What do you understand by the Doctrine of Lapse? Name some states annexed under it.

Exercise: D: Answer the following in not more than 100 words.
1. What were the consequences of the Battle of Buxar?
2. What were the terms of Lord Wellesley’s subsidiary alliance?
3. Describe the British territorial expansion under Lord Dalhousie.

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 15/07/2021, 22/07/2021 
GEOGRAPHY
Ch.2: Land, Soil and Water Resource
 CONTINUATION 
Topic: Degradation and Conservation of Land, Soil and Water Resources, Land-Degradation, Conservation, Soil-Degradation, Conservation, Water- Degradation, Conservation
Explained:
1. Degradation and Conservation of Land
2. Soil and Water Resources
3. Land-Degradation and Conservation
4. Soil-Degradation and Conservation
5. Water- Degradation and Conservation
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Main Teaching:
Oral explanation with some written work

Students Take Away
1. Degradation and Conservation of Land
2. Soil and Water Resources
3. Land-Degradation and Conservation
4. Soil-Degradation and Conservation
5. Water- Degradation and Conservation
Water Pollution
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. What is arable land? How much of India’s land is arable?
2. What is soil profile?
3. Name any two regions that suffer from water scarcity.
4. What is landslide?
5. Mention three ways of saving water.

Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. Why are well-developed soils found mostly in the low latitudes?
2. Write briefly about regur soil.
3. What are multi-purpose river valley projects?

Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. What do you understand by pattern of land use? Explain with an example why the pattern changes. Draw a table to show how India’s land is used.
2. Briefly describe any three methods of soil conservation.
3. How can we deal with water pollution?

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 01/07/2021, 07/07/2021, 08/07/2021, 14/07/2021 
GEOGRAPHY
Ch- 2: Land, Soil and Water Resource
Topic: Introduction, Land Resources, Soil Resources, Factors Affecting Soil Formation, Soil Resources of India, Water Resources, Distribution of Water Resources, Degradation and Conservation of Land, Soil and Water Resources, Land-Degradation, Conservation, Soil-Degradation, Conservation, Water- Degradation, Conservation.
Parts of a crowded city
Explained:
1. Introduction
2. Land Resources
3. Soil Resources
4. Factors Affecting Soil Formation
5. Soil Resources of India
6. Water Resources
7. Distribution of Water Resources
8. Degradation and Conservation of Land
9. Soil and Water Resources
10. Land-Degradation and Conservation
11. Soil-Degradation and Conservation
12. Water- Degradation and Conservation
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Main Teaching:
Oral explanation with some written work
Students Take Away:
1. Introduction
2. Land Resources
3. Soil Resources
4. Factors Affecting Soil Formation
5. Soil Resources of India
6. Water Resources
7. Distribution of Water Resources
8. Degradation and Conservation of Land
9. Soil and Water Resources
10. Land-Degradation and Conservation
11. Soil-Degradation and Conservation
12. Water- Degradation and Conservation
Terrace Farming in India
Water polluted by the discharge of wastes
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. What is arable land? How much of India’s land is arable?
2. What is soil profile?
3. Name any two regions that suffer from water scarcity.
4. What is landslide?
5. Mention three ways of saving water.

Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. Why are well-developed soils found mostly in the low latitudes?
2. Write briefly about regur soil.
3. What are multi-purpose river valley projects?

Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. What do you understand by pattern of land use? Explain with an example why the pattern changes. Draw a table to show how India’s land is used.
2. Briefly describe any three methods of soil conservation.
3. How can we deal with water pollution?

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10/06/2021, 16/06/2021, 17/06/2021
Ch.1: The Indian Constitution
CIVICS
The Preamble of Indian Constitution
Topic: Introduction, Constitution, India’s Constitution, Vision and Values of the Indian Constitution, The Preamble, Importance of the Preamble, Some Important Features of the Indian Constitution, Federal Structure, Three Organs of Government, Parliamentary Form of Government, Universal Adult Franchise, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy
Signing of the constitution of India
Explained:
1. Introduction
2. Constitution
3. India’s Constitution
4. Vision and Values of the Indian Constitution
5. The Preamble
6. Importance of the Preamble
7. Some Important Features of the Indian Constitution
8. Federal Structure
9. Three Organs of Government
10. Parliamentary Form of Government
11. Universal Adult Franchise
12. Fundamental Rights and Duties
13. Directive Principles of State Policy
Fraternity among Indians
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Main Teachings:
Oral explanation with some written work

Students Take Away:
1. Introduction
2. Constitution
3. India’s Constitution
4. Vision and Values of the Indian Constitution
5. The Preamble
6. Importance of the Preamble
7. Some Important Features of the Indian Constitution
8. Federal Structure
9. Three Organs of Government
10. Parliamentary Form of Government
11. Universal Adult Franchise
12. Fundamental Rights and Duties
13. Directive Principles of State Policy

Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. What is a constitution?
2. What is the Preamble?
3. Why does our constitution uphold the ideal of socialism?
4. How are ideals of the constitution given effect?
5. What are the Directive principles of State Policy?
 
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. What is the significance of the word “we, the people of India…….do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this constitution”?
2. Explain the meaning of the term ‘sovereign’ in the Preamble.
3. What do you understand by a federal structure of government?
 
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. Why should a country have a constitution?
2. Why is it important to promote fraternity in a democracy?
3. There is a balance of power among the three organs of government. Justify this statement. Why is this necessary?

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02/06/2021, 03/06/2021, 09/06/2021
HISTORY
Ch.1: Modern India

Topic: Introduction, Importance of Dates in History, Periodisation in History, Modern Period, Modernisation and Colonisation, Source Material
James Mill wrote the first history of India that covered all periods.
Explained:
1. Introduction
2. Importance of Dates in History
3. Periodisation in History
4. Modern Period
5. Modernisation and Colonisation
6. Source Material
The Indian Museum in Kolkata is the oldest museum.
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Main Teaching:
Oral explanation with some written work

Students Take Away:
1. Introduction
2. Importance of Dates in History
3. Periodisation in History
4. Modern Period
5. Modernisation and Colonisation
6. Source Material
James Rennell prepared the first nearly accurate map of India in 1783
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. When and where did the modern period begin?
2. Mention any three distinctive features of the modern period.
3. What is meant by colonisation?
4. Give two examples each of primary and secondary source material.
5. What is an archive?

Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. What is the importance of dates in history?
2. What is periodisation? Why is it useful?
3. Why did the British build record rooms in their administrative offices?

Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. Describe James Mill’s periodisation of Indian History. Why was it unacceptable to the historians of independent India? On what basis have they periodised Indian history?
2. Why do you think colonisation accompanied modernisation? What was its impact on the colonies?

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GEOGRAPHY
Ch. 1: Resources

Topic: Introduction, What is a resource? Types of Resources, Sustainable Development
Explained:
1. Introduction
2. What is a resource?
3. Types of resources
4. Sustainable Development
Buildings- Man-made Resources

Now watch the Video
Main Teaching:
Oral explanation online with some written work
Forests- Natural Resources
Students Take Away:
1. What is a resource?
2. Types of resources
3. Sustainable Development
Mountains- Resources
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. Define resource.
2. Classify natural resources on the basis of their nature. Give two examples of each.
3. What is technology?
4. What is meant by recycling? Name a resource that can be recycled.
5. What is a reserve?

Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. Differentiate between human resource and man- made resource. Give suitable examples.
2. With the help of an example, distinguish between actual and potential resources.
3. What do you understand by conservation of resources?

Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. Distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Give two examples of each. Discuss which renewable resources can ever be exhausted.
2. What is sustainable development? Why is it required? Mention any three ways in which resources can be sustained.