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CBSE Class 8 Social Science — Chapter Summaries

Chapter-wise summaries for CBSE Class 8 Social Science. Key concepts, important points, and quick overviews for every chapter.

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1

Natural Resources and their Use

Natural resources are materials and substances found in nature that are valuable to humans. Nature becomes a resource only when it is technologically accessible, economically feasible to exploit, and culturally acceptable. Natural resources can be grouped by use into resources essential for life, re

Key Concepts

Nature includes all living and nonNatural resources can be grouped intoRenewable resources are resources that canNonEcosystems work naturally in many ways
2

Reshaping India’s Political Map

The period from the 11th to the 17th centuries saw major political change in India. Foreign invasions, the rise and fall of dynasties, and strong regional kingdoms reshaped the subcontinent. The Delhi Sultanate rose after the defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan in 1192, but its rule was marked by instabili

Key Concepts

The Delhi Sultanate began after PrithvirajThe Sultanate had very short reignsAlaMuhammad bin Tughlaq extended the SultanateSeveral kingdoms resisted Sultanate expansion
3

The Rise of the Marathas

The Marathas rose from the Deccan plateau and became a powerful force in Indian history. Their rise began with Chhatrapati Shivaji, who built a kingdom based on forts, mobility, strong administration, navy, and the idea of Swarajya. After him, the Marathas expanded further under later leaders, chall

Key Concepts

The Marathas were people nativeShivaji was born in 1630Shivaji used speedShivaji killed Afzal Khan usingShivaji was coronated in 1674 at

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