CBSE Class 8th Social Science Syllabus 2024-25

The primary objective of Social Science curriculum of CBSE is to develop the understanding of subjects like history, economics, geography, etc. in a student. Basically, CBSE Class 8 Social Science syllabus 2024 is divided into three parts i.e. History, Geography and Civics.

Students should familiarize themselves with the syllabus of all three parts in order score good marks in both mid-term and final exams. Apart from the students, even teachers should also be aware of the syllabus as prescribed by the CBSE.

In this article, we are presenting the latest CBSE Class 8 Social Science syllabus 2024-25 in a detailed manner.

CBSE 8^th Class Social Science Syllabus 2024-25

The syllabus of Social Science contains the chapter-wise topics that a student has to cover in an academic year.

As stated earlier, the overall syllabus is divided into 3 parts. Let’s go through the detailed syllabus of each part.

CBSE Class 8^th History Syllabus 

In history subject, the students have to study the following chapters.

Our Pasts – III Part 1- Textbook for History for Class VIII

1. How, When and Where
2. From Trade to Territory: The Company Establishes Power
3. Ruling the Countryside
4. Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age
5. When People Rebel 1857 and After
6. Colonialism and the City: The Story of an Imperial Capital

Our Pasts – III Part 2- Textbook for History for Class VIII

7. Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners
8. Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation
9. Women, Caste and Reform
10. The Changing World of Visual Arts
11. The Making of the National Movement: 1870s–1947
12. India After Independence

CBSE Class 8^th Civics Syllabus

The syllabus of civics is further divided into five units having different chapters as given below.

Unit 1. The Indian Constitution and Secularism

1. The Indian Constitution
2. Understanding Secularism

Unit 2. Parliament and the Making of Laws

3. Why do we need a Parliament?
4. Understanding Laws

Unit 3. The Judiciary

5. Judiciary
6. Understanding Our Criminal Justice System

Unit 4. Social Justice and the Marginalised

7. Understanding Marginalisation
8. Confronting Marginalisation

Unit 5. Economic Presence of the Government

9. Public Facilities
10. Law and Social Justice

Geography Syllabus

In geography, the class 8^th students need to cover the following chapters as given below.

1. Resources
2. Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources
3. Mineral and Power Resources
4. Agriculture
5. Industries
6. Human Resources

Study Material

The following books are most recommended for CBSE Class 8^th Social Science Syllabus.

• History: Our Pasts – III (Part 1 and Part 2)
• Geography: Resource and Development
• Civics: Social and Political Life – III

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