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The People of India — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 4 · Social Science
The People of India revision notes for ICSE Class 4 Social Science: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 4 Social Science syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
1
Population of India
- Population means the total number of people living in a place.
- India has a population of over 140 crores (1.4 billion).
- India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories (UTs).
2
Life of People in Different Regions
- People's lifestyle depends on the climate and environment of their region.
- Clothes, food, language, festivals, and jobs vary from place to place.
- In cold areas like the Himalayas, people wear woolen clothes.
3
Himalayan States/UTs
- Includes Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Ladakh, etc.
- Very cold climate — people wear woolen clothes like phiran, shawls, and caps.
- They use kangri (a clay pot with coal) to keep warm.
4
Northern Plains
- Includes Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi.
- Fertile land — great for farming wheat, rice, and sugarcane.
- Clothes: women wear salwar kameez, saree; men wear dhoti-kurta or churidar with turban (pagri).
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Population means the total numberPeople in different parts of IndiaEven though people in India speakIndia has a rich cultural heritage
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Key topics in The People of India include Population of India, Life of People in Different Regions, Himalayan States/UTs, Northern Plains. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
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