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Socio-Cultural Issues in Contemporary India — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Indian Culture and Heritage

What Socio-Cultural Issues in Contemporary India covers in NIOS Class 10 Indian Culture and Heritage: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Indian Culture and Heritage · 2026-27

Topics in Socio-Cultural Issues in Contemporary India

1

Caste System

  • The caste system has its roots in ancient India.
  • Varna or caste system originally prescribed duties with reference to caste, and people were regarded equal in social status and free to take up any profession.
  • Caste became birth-based due to hereditary professions and contact with indigenous people.
2

Issues Related to Women

  • The Constitution gives equal rights to men and women in every field.
  • Women enjoy voting rights and rights to inheritance and property.
  • The government should promote the interests of weaker sections with special care.
3

Dowry System

  • The Dowry Prohibition Act was passed in 1961 and is a landmark legislation in independent India.
  • Both giving and accepting dowry are banned by law and are punishable offences.
  • Dowry continues to exist in rural and urban areas despite the law.
4

Substance Abuse and Addiction

  • Substance abuse means the habitual use of or dependence on harmful substances like liquor, tobacco, bidis, cigarettes, and drugs used for other than prescribed medical treatment.
  • Peer pressure, a non-conducive family environment, and stress can push people into substance abuse.
  • Substance abuse needs medical and psychological help.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Socio-cultural issues affecting Indian society and the steps taken to address them

Caste systemWomen’s issuesDowry systemSubstance abuse and addictionCommunalismElderly issuesPoverty and unemploymentBeggary

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