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Changing Life : 1 — Syllabus
Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · History and Political Science
What Changing Life : 1 covers in Maharashtra Board Class 9 History and Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 9 History and Political Science · 2026-27
Topics in Changing Life : 1
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Constitutional Changes and Social Reform
- The Indian Constitution established equality before law for all citizens regardless of religion, race, caste, gender, or place of birth
- Constitutional provisions shook the foundations of the caste system and made hereditary occupations obsolete
- Citizens gained fundamental rights including freedom of speech, assembly, association, movement, and occupation
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Changes in Family Structure
- Pre-independence India was known worldwide for joint family system
- Globalization has promoted nuclear family system
- Joint families were an important identifying feature of Indian society before independence
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Social Welfare Programs
- India was the first country to incorporate welfare state objective in its Constitution
- Ministry of Social Welfare established on 14th June 1964
- Programs focus on employment, healthcare, education, and development for all citizens
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Scheduled Castes and Tribes
- According to 1971 Census, 22% of India's population belonged to scheduled castes and tribes
- Laws enacted for educational scholarships for SC/ST communities
- Reserved seats provided in Parliament and State Assemblies
Key Concepts
The Indian Constitution established equality beforeIndia became the first countrySignificant medical advances included India's firstBefore 1978The concentration of population in urban
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Key topics in Changing Life : 1 include Constitutional Changes and Social Reform, Changes in Family Structure, Social Welfare Programs, Scheduled Castes and Tribes. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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