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CBSE Class 8 Social Science — Revision Notes

CBSE Class 8 Social Science revision notes, chapter by chapter across 7 chapters. Follows the CBSE syllabus. Starts with Natural Resources and their Use.

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Chapter-Wise Revision Notes — 7 Chapters

1

Natural Resources and their Use

4 topics
  • 1. What are natural resources?
  • 2. Categories of natural resources by use
  • 3. Renewable and non-renewable resources
  • 4. Nature, restoration, and ecosystem services
Nature includes all living and nonNatural resources can be grouped intoRenewable resources are resources that canNonEcosystems work naturally in many ways
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2

Reshaping India’s Political Map

4 topics
  • 1. Rise and Fall of the Delhi Sultanate
  • 2. Important Sultanate Rulers and Campaigns
  • 3. Regional Resistance and New Kingdoms
  • 4. Vijayanagara Empire
The Delhi Sultanate began after PrithvirajThe Sultanate had very short reignsAlaMuhammad bin Tughlaq extended the SultanateSeveral kingdoms resisted Sultanate expansion
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3

The Rise of the Marathas

4 topics
  • Who Were the Marathas?
  • Rise of Shivaji
  • Major Battles and Military Events
  • Maratha Administration and Revenue
The Marathas were people nativeShivaji was born in 1630Shivaji used speedShivaji killed Afzal Khan usingShivaji was coronated in 1674 at
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This page has revision notes for 7 chapters of CBSE Class 8 Social Science for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

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7 chapters

1

Natural Resources and their Use

2

Reshaping India’s Political Map

3

The Rise of the Marathas

4

The Colonial Era in India

5

Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System

6

The Parliamentary System Legislature and Executive

7

Factors of Production

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