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Factors of Production — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 8 · Social Science

What Factors of Production covers in CBSE Class 8 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 8 Social Science syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 8 Social Science · 2026-27

Topics in Factors of Production

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1. Core Ideas of Production

  • Production means making goods or providing services.
  • A business combines different inputs to produce goods and services.
  • Factors of production are the resources used in production.
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2. Land and Labour

  • In economics, land includes geographical land and natural resources like soil, forests, water, air, sunlight, minerals, oil, and natural gas.
  • Businesses either buy land or pay rent to use it for some time.
  • Labour means the physical and mental effort used in production.
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3. Education, Training, Health, and Productivity

  • Education helps people gain knowledge and solve real-world problems.
  • Training is learning the required skills for a job or activity.
  • Cognitive relates to learning, knowing, and understanding.
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4. Capital, Interest, and Dividend

  • Capital means any asset, physical or financial, used to produce goods and services.
  • Capital includes money, machinery, tools, equipment, vehicles, vending carts, computers, shops, factories, and office buildings.
  • Ratna used savings and later a bank loan to arrange capital for her restaurant.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Factors of production are the resources and inputs used to produce goods and services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Factors of Production for CBSE Class 8 Social Science?
Key topics in Factors of Production include Core Ideas of Production, Land and Labour, Education, Training, Health, and Productivity, Capital, Interest, and Dividend. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
How should I revise Factors of Production for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 69 practice questions on Factors of Production. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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