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CBSE Class 8 Social Science — Quick Revision Notes

Quick revision notes for CBSE Class 8 Social Science. Key formulas, concepts, and definitions for last-minute board exam preparation.

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These revision notes cover the key concepts, formulas, and definitions for CBSE Class 8 Social Science. Use them for last-minute revision before your board exam.

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Chapter-Wise Revision Notes — 7 Chapters

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1

Natural Resources and Their Use

Topics covered

  • What are Natural Resources?
  • Categories of Natural Resources
  • Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources
  • Distribution of Natural Resources
Materials and substances that occurResources can be categorized asResources that can be replenished naturallyResources formed over millions of yearsNatural resources are unevenly distributed across
2

Reshaping India’s Political Map

Topics covered

  • The Delhi Sultanate (1192-1526 CE)
  • Resistance to Delhi Sultanate
  • The Vijayanagara Empire (14th-17th Centuries)
  • The Mughal Empire (1526-1707 CE)
A series of five TurkicA powerful South Indian empire foundedFounded by Babur after defeating IbrahimVarious groups resisted foreign rule includingDelhi Sultanate used the Iqta system
3

The Rise of the Marathas

Topics covered

  • Who are the Marathas?
  • Foundation of Maratha Power and Rise of Shivaji
  • The Marathas after Shivaji
  • Maratha Administration
The Marathas were people fromBorn in 1630 to ShahjiThe Marathas used guerrilla warfareShivaji created India's first organized navyShivaji established a centralized administration

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Social Science is one of the scoring subjects in CBSE Class 8 if prepared well. Focus on understanding concepts, practising problems regularly, and revising key formulas. Most students who follow a structured study plan score above 80%.

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7 chapters available

1

Natural Resources and Their Use

2

Reshaping India’s Political Map

3

The Rise of the Marathas

4

The Colonial Era in India

5

Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System

6

The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive

7

Factors of Production

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CBSE Class 8

Important Questions

Board exam-style questions with marking scheme

Syllabus

Complete topic list and marks distribution

Study Plan

Day-by-day preparation schedule

Flashcards

Quick-fire cards for active recall practice

Formula Sheet

Every formula you need in one place

Chapter Summary

Understand each chapter at a glance

Practice Quiz

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Concept Maps

Visual diagrams showing how topics connect

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