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The People of India — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 4 · Social Science

What The People of India covers in ICSE Class 4 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 4 Social Science syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 4 Social Science · 2026-27

Topics in The People of India

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).

Key Concepts

Central concept: Unity in Diversity

Population of IndiaLife of PeopleHimalayan States/UTsNorthern PlainsPeninsular IndiaWhy Value Differences?Unity in Diversity

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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.
How should I revise The People of India for Class 4 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 50 practice questions on The People of India. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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