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CONTENTS Syllabusv - vi Sample Question Paper (For SA-I & SA-II)i - viiiOUR PASTS-III[PART-1]1:2:3:4:5:6:How, When and WhereFrom Trade to Territory (The Company Establishes Power)Ruling the CountrysideTribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden AgeWhen People Rebel (1857 and After)Colonialism and the City (The Story of an Imperial 47279[PART-2]7:8:9:10 :11 :12 :Weavers, Iron smelters and Factory OwnersCivilizing the “Native” Educating the NationWomen, Caste and ReformThe Changing World of Visual ArtsThe Making of the National Movement : 1870s - 1947India After IndependenceRESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT1 : Resources2 : Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetationand Wildlife Resources3 : Mineral and Power Resources4 : Agriculture5 : Industries6 : Human Resources80 - 8586 - 9394104112120-103111119125SOCIAL AND POLITICAL LIFEUnit One - The Indian Constitution and Secularism1 : The Indian Constitution2 : Understanding SecularismUnit Two - Parliament and The Making of Laws3 : Why do we need a Parliament?4 : Understanding LawsUnit Three - The Judiciary5 : Judiciary6 : Understanding Our Criminal Justice SystemUnit Four - Social Justice and The Marginalised7 : Understanding Marginalisation8 : Confronting MarginalisationUnit Five - Economic Presence of the Government9 : Public Facilities10 : Law and Social Justice126 - 131132 - 135136 - 140141 - 146147 - 152153 - 158159 - 163164 - 167168 - 171172 - 176

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Social Science Syllabus - Class VIIIRULE OF LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICERationaleThe theme of law and social justice for Class VIII attempts to connect constitutional values and visionto the reality of contemporary India and to look at the constitution as an inspiring and evolvingdocument. Some provisions of the constitution relating to fundamental rights, parliamentary form ofgovernment, role of the judiciary and economic role of government are the topics discussed in thislight. The attempt is to move from listing rules and functions to discussing some of the key ideasunderlying the working of these institutions. The role of people as desiring and striving for a justsociety and hence responding and evolving laws and structures that govern us is brought forth.ObjectivesThe specific objectives of the course, where it is not clear from the rationale of the approach, areindicated beside the themes to be taught in the course.ThemesObjectivesUNIT 1: The ConstitutionThis unit focuses on the Constitution through firsthighlighting why there is a need for laws and thenshowing how the Constitution is the frameworkthat determines the making of laws in thiscountry. Aspects of secularism as well as economicjustice are highlighted with respect to theConstitution.Section 1The Role of the Constitution and the Need for Laws On need for laws discussed through anexample like dowry, Role of Constitution in determining theauthority / legitimacy of the law, Laws and Dissent: Salt Satyagraha and a post1947 example such as anti-liquor agitation.Section 2 Vision set forth in the Indian Constitution witha focus on secularism. On how an ideal of the Constitution translatesinto a law On how ideals of secularism got translated intofundamental rights. On Fundamental rights as human rights. On Fundamental Duties. On whether the fact that a law exists to securecertain rights mean that in effect these rightshave been realised for all. This will bediscussed with examples from current effortsof various marginalised communities to realisetheir rights.UNIT 2: Parliamentary GovernmentIn this unit the functioning of parliamentarygovernment and the roles and responsibilities ofthe various individuals involved in explained incontext. In addition the workings of the centralgovernment are explained through the stepsinvolved in passing a new law that arose out ofpeople’s struggles.Section 1 Reasons why parliamentary form chosen in India. Main features of composition of parliament andits role in debating a bill. Accountability of the govet. to the parliament. Role of President, PM and the Council of Ministers.To enable students to: develop an understanding of the rule of lawand our involvement with the law, understand the Constitution as the primarysource of all our laws, understand laws as evolving and subject tochange. understand the vision and the values of theConstitution, develop an appreciation of human rightsguaranteed in the Constitution appreciate our continuous involvement withthe constitution as a living documentTo enable students to: understand why India chose a parliamentaryform of govt, gain a sense\rationale of the essentialelements of the parliamentary form ofgovernment, analyse the role of people’s agency in placingdemands for legislation, understand the ways in which the governmentand other groups respond to such issues.(v)

ThemesObjectivesCase Study:Debate between Nehru and Rajendra Prasadon the real powers of the President.Section 2Understand central government through issueof minimum wages or other struggles keepingfollowing in mind:- Translation of felt need into law and thecritical features of the legislation.- Implication of law.UNIT 3: The JudiciaryThis unit focuses on understanding thejudiciary through tracing a case from the lowerto the higher courts. It also examines thedifference between civil and criminal cases andthe difference between the police and the courtsas well as provides information on an FIR.Section 1 The structure and process followed by thejudiciary:Trace a case from lower to higher courts. Distinguish between civil and criminal cases. Indicate the rationale of the processSection 2Difference between the roles of the police andthat of the courts. Role of the Public Prosecutor. On an FIR: filing one, on the illegality of thepolice not accepting an FIR and the SupremeCourt’s directive on this.UNIT 4: Social Justice and the MarginalisedThis unit focuses on issues of social justice andthe marginalised. It first provides anunderstanding of what is meant by ‘marginalised’groups. It then discusses indepth the issue ofuntouchability and reservations.Section 1A brief explanation of what is meant bymarginalised. Include how various communities(SC, ST, OBC, minorities) fit in. Forms of social inequality – Constitutionalprovisions relating to social justice. Effect of social inequalities on economicinequalities. On Reservations.Section 2Different forms of untouchability that continueto exist The law on manual scavenging with referenceto existing realities in rural and urban areas.UNIT5: Economic Presence of the GovernmentIntroduction of various ways by whichgovernment is engaged in developmentalactivities, especially in infrastructure and socialsectors. Explain with an example from this areawhy we need the government, how is the provisiondone, how does it impact upon people.To enable students to: understand the main elements of our judicialstructure, appreciate the need for the processes followed, understand what an FIR is and how to fileone.To enable students to: understand what is meant by marginalised, gain a critical understanding of social andeconomic injustices, develop skills to analyse an argument fromthe margianlised point of view.To enable students to: think about the role of government sphere, see some links between people’s and role ofgovernment.( vi )

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Sample Question PaperSummative Assessment - ISocial ScienceClass - VIIITime : 2 : 30 Hrs. ][ M. M. 60General Instructions :1. All questions are compulsory.2. Questions 1-10 are 1 mark question each. Ans. should be in one word or in one sentence.3. Questions 11-17 are 2 marks question each. Answer should be within 30-50 words.4. Question 18-20 are 4 marks question each. Answer should be in 50-80 words.5. Question 21-22 are map questions. Fill it in the map 17.18.19.20.21.Into how many periods have James Mill divided Indian History ?Who led the company’s army in the battle of Plassey ?Where do Indigo plants grow ?What powers did Birsa have ?What is a Resource ?Define utility.What type of resource is solar energy ?What do you mean by Bio-mass ?Does Indian secularism support religious tyranny ?Is Indian secularism anti-religious ?How did the assumptions of Diwani benefit the East India Company ?Why were ryots reluctant to grow indigo ?What was Birsa’s vision of a Golden age ?Name any two factors which affects the growth and distribution of natural vegetation.Explain wind energy ?Who is an MLA and how is he/she elected.What do you understand by the term ‘rule of law’ ? Give two points.Explain the changes introduced in the administrative set up of the British territoriesin India after the revolt of 1857.Suggest any four ways to conserve water ?Write about the importance of fundamental rights.Mark the following items on an outline map of India :(a) Mainpuri.(b) Meerut.111111111122222224442