Longman Vistas Social Studies Book by Pearson for CBSE Class 8 (CCE Edition)

Longman Vistas Social Sciences CCE Edition for classes 6 to 8 has been revised, in keeping with the spirit of our innovative series Longman Vistas Social Studies for classes 1 to 5. These books introduce the learners to the important historical concepts and events that shaped our society; make them aware of the physical as well as human aspects of our environment and create a clear understanding about the relationship of an individual with the society. The exercises of these books are carefully structured in order to assess students on myriad skills.

Table of Contents

Modern Period in Indian History

Colonial Rule in India

Colonial Administration

Rural Life and Society

Colonialism and Tribal Societies

Crafts and Industries

Revolt of 1857

Education and British Rule Socio-religious-Reforms Challenging the Caste System

Colonialism and Urban Changes

Changes in Art and Architecture

Indian National

Movement National

Movement: Gandhian Era

India After Independence

Formative and Summative

Assessments

Our Resources

Land and Soil Resources

Water Resources

Natural Vegetation and Wildlife

Resources

Mineral and Power Resources

Types of Agriculture and Major Crops

Development: India and the USA

Manufacturing Industries

Industrial Development: Comparative Studies

Human Resources

Natural Disasters

Formative and Summative Assessments

Indian Constitution

Vision of Indian Constitution

Fundamental Rights and Duties

Directive Principles of State Policy

Parliamentary Government

The Union Executive

The Judiciary

Role of Police and Courts

Social Justice and the Marginalized

Economic Presence of the Government

Disaster Management

Formative and Summative assessments.