SCERT Kerala State Syllabus 8th Standard Social Science Textbooks English Medium Part 2

Social Science
Standard VIII
Part 2
KT-489-1/Soc. Sci. 8(E) Vol-2
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08. TOWARDS THE GANGETIC PLAIN 127
09. FROM MAGADHA TO THANESWAR

145
10. BLANKET OF THE EARTH 165

11. ECONOMIC PLANNING IN INDIA 181
12. WATER ON EARTH 195
13. SOCIAL GROUPS AND

SOCIAL CONTROL 211
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TOWARDS THE GANGETIC PLAIN
B.C.E.2000. The Eastern European province from Poland

to Middle East Asia was inhabited by pastoralists. The
increase in population and the scarcity of green pastures
for their herd forced them to move away to far off places.
They travelled to the west, east and south in groups.
They took along their cattle and tamed horses as well.
During the course of their journey they met people of
diverse types, fought with them and mingled with them.
One group reached Europe. The group that travelled south
reached north west frontier of India through Iran and
Afghanistan. They are known as Aryans.
Courtesy: The Wonder That was India, A.L Basham
What ideas can you make out from the above description of the
famous historian, A.L Basham?
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$ The Aryans were pastoralists.

$ Increase in population forced them to travel to other
lands.
$
$
$
Go through the table given below. Certain words similar in
meaning and pronunciation from different languages are listed .
English Latin Greek Sanskrit

$ Father $ Pater $ Peter $ Pitr
$ Mother $ Mater $ Meter $ Matr
Notice their similarity in pronunciation and meaning.

This similarity points to a common heritage of these languages.
The languages spoken by the people who inhabited various parts
of Europe and Asia are regarded as the Indo-European languages.
Among them, the people who spoke Sanskrit came to be called
as Aryans. The first literary work in Sanskrit is the Rigveda.
Certain reference about the migration of the Aryans can be
noticed in the Rigveda. Look at the conversation given below.
Conversation between Sarama and Pani

Sarama : Respected Pani, I am a messenger of Lord
Indra. He has sent me to you.
Pani : Sarama, for what purpose have you come
here? How did you reach here?
Sarama : I crossed the river to get here. You possess a
lot of cows. I desire to take them away.
Pani : How did you succeed in swimming across
river Rasa at night?
Sarama : At first, I was afraid to swim at night. But I
am protected by the Gods. So, I was able to
swim across the river Rasa.
- Rig Veda
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Standard VIII
This conversation taken from the Rigveda is between Sarama,

the hound of Lord Indra and the local inhabitants of the region,
Panikal. The conversation is about the request placed by the
Aryans to have possession of the cattle
reared by the people of the area.
About 3500 years ago, Aryans arrived at the
Sapta Sindhu region in the north western
part of India. What assisted them most Sapta Sindhu region
in their journey were the horses and
the chariots pulled by the horses. The
horse skeletons and the remnants of the
chariots in the paths travelled by the
Aryans are evidences for their arrival.
Prepare a note on the evidences available on the

arrival of the Aryans in the Sapta Sindhu region in The Sapta Sindhu
India. The area including river
Saraswathi together with
Life of people river Sindhu and her
tributaries Jhelum,
We get information regarding the life of the people in the
Chenab, Ravi, Beas and
Sapta Sindhu region from the Rigveda. What were the
Sutlej is regarded as the
peculiarities of the life of the people there? Let's us explore
Sapta Sindhu region.
it further.
Aryans belonged to different tribes.
Each tribe comprised of many families.
The eldest member of the tribe was selected as the
Gavishti
head of the tribe. The battles fought by the
There were different tribal assemblies to assist the Aryans for cattle and
tribal heads. These assemblies were known as Vidatha, pastoral grounds are
Sabha and Samithi. known as gavishti.
The main occupations of the Aryans was cattle rearing
and farming.
They fought battles for pastoral grounds and cattle.
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The priests who conducted sacrifies (Yagas) to ensure success

in battles and the tribal heads who led the Aryans in war amassed
more and more wealth. Thus, control over wealth came to these
people.
The society was stratified in the Rigvedic period on the basis of
occupation. Let us see what they are.
Rigvedic Society
priests soldiers common people
During their period the beliefs of the Aryans were simple and
based on nature worship. Their main deity was Lord Indra. They
also worshipped other Gods, namely Agni, Varuna, Maruthi and
Surya. They also undertook various rituals and special prayers
for increasing their cattle wealth.
What are the features of the life of the Aryans in the

Sapta Sindhu region?
Towards the Gangetic plain

By B. C. E 1000, the Aryans started moving towards the Gangetic
plain. What might be the reasons for this?
Increase in population
From the Sapta Sindhu region, the Aryans migrated to the areas
adjoining the gangetic plain by clearing the forests. Tools made
of iron helped them a lot in this. We get information regarding
the life of the Aryans from 1000 to 600 B.C.E from later vedas,
namely Atharvaveda, Samaveda and Yajurveda.

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There are archaeological evidences for the advancement

made by the Aryans towards the east. Important among Equipments made
them are the grey earthen wares and iron tools found of Iron
from different parts of Uttar Pradesh. Historians have discovered
remains of Iron Implements
used by people in the Gangetic
plain especially from
Atranjikhera in the western
part of Uttar Pradesh,
Jodhpur in Rajasthan and
Bhagvanpur in Haryana .
Remains of painted grey wares
Discuss the evidences available on the eastward

expansion of the Aryans.
Towards an Agrarian Society

The Aryans who reached the gangetic plain cleared the forests
using iron implements. They started farming in the fields using
iron ploughshares. With the expansion of agriculture, the Aryans
were transformed into a settled society.
The use of iron brought many changes in the life of the

Aryans. Analyse?
The place where the nomadic people started to settle

permenantly came to be known as Janapada. The head of the tribe
became the king. Kingship became hereditary. The importance
of the assemblies of each tribe diminished. The farmers started
the system of giving a part of their yield as tax to the king in
return for protecting agricultural land. It was known as 'bali' and
'bhaga'. The society was stratified into four divisions. We can
find out them from the given table.

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Compare the society of the Aryans in the Sapta Sindhu

region and in the Gangetic plain.
Great changes occured in beleifs and customs during this period.

Lord Indra and Agni lost their prominence. The Gods like
Prajapati and Vishnu became more and more important. Simple
rituals and practices gave way to complicated and complex ways
of worship. Means of worship and religious practices including
the sacrifice of animals became costly. The priests became more
powerful.
Examine the changes in the life of the Aryans when

they migrated from the Sapta Sindhu region to the
Gangetic plain. Complete the table given below
accordingly.
Sapta Sindhu region Gangetic plain

The main occupation was -
rearing the cattle
Vidatha, Sabha, Samithi -
The society was stratified
into three -
King, priests, common man -
Simple beliefs and practices -
Tribe -

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Rice of Cities
The fertility of the soil and the use of iron made the Gangetic
plain a better agricultural land. This facilitated surplus
production and also the growth of exchange centres. These
exchange centres later developed into cities. People started
to settle down in cities for trade. Among such cities, the
most prominent were Rajagriha, Sravasthi, Vaishali,
Benares, Kushinagara and Kausambhi. Trade routes
connecting these cities came into existence. A new social
category thus grew up in cities on the basis of trade and
handicrafts. Coins began to be used for the exchange of
goods. The coins that were used in early times are given in
the picture. Observe the picture and write down their
features.
Coins are of different shapes.
Coins in the Gangetic plain
Formation of new ideas

The social changes stated above influenced the thoughts of the
people. It was during 6th century B. C. E that these were more
prominent. What factors might have prompted these changes?
The increase of yagas and the animal sacrifice in
association with them adversely affected the progress
of agriculture.
With an increase in rituals and sacrifices, the priests
started amassing wealth and thereby, exerted supremacy
over others.
With the growth of trade and cities, the Vaishyas became
wealthy. Though they were wealthy, they were placed in a
lower position in the society.
Against this societal structure, various streams of thought
emerged in the north eastern region of India.Followers of this

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stream of thought were known as the Sramanas. Of these, two

streames of thought that have acquired acceptability in society
and influenced people heavily are Buddhism and Jainism. The
Ajivikas and the Charvakas also belong to the category of the
Sramanas.
Examine the reasons for the growth of Sramanas during

6th century B. C. E in the north eastern region of India.
Jainism and Buddhism
It was a spring season. The prince was standing in the

garden enjoying the beauty of the nature. Over there, the
snow capped Himalayas stand tall. The Prince stood there all
engrossed in the splendour of the nature. He then noticed a flock of
wild swans flying. Wow! What a beauty! Suddenly one among the
swans fell down in front of the Prince. An arrow had pierced on its
body. The Prince ran to it and laid it on his lap. He gently removed the
arrow. He plucked leaves from the medicinal plants in the garden and
applied its juice on its wound. The love and care of the Prince soothed
the swan.
It was then that Devadatta, the cousin of the Prince approached him.
He shouted, 'Return to me the swan that I shot.' For this the Prince
answered, ' Killing this innocent creature is a sin. All living beings on
earth have a right to live freely in this world. No one is nobody's
owner'. When the argument worsened, the dispute was taken to the
royal court. On hearing the pleas raised by both sides, the King said,
'The saviour owns more right than the slayer. So, the Prince is its
owner.' The Prince later let the swan free.
Courtesy: The Light of Asia

by Edwin Arnold
You have read the story given above. What is the moral of this
story?

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The story tells us the need to be compassionate to all living

beings. This concept is called ahimsa. The prince in the story is
none other than Sri Buddha, who propagated the concept of
ahimsa. Sri Buddha founded Buddhism.
" I do not know the mystery of God

But I know the misery of man.'
Sri Buddha A statue of Sri Buddha
The words given above throw light on the philosophy and outlook
of Buddha. What all can you make out from this?
Gave importance to human beings.
The philosophy of Buddhism was very much in tune with the agrarian
economic setup that had grown up in 6th century B. C. E. The most
important of the tenets was Ahimsa. Sri Buddha gave importance
to one's own karma. He said that life if full of miseries and that
the cause of all suffering was human desire. He stated that prayers
and rituals or practices of any kind would never put an end to
this suffering. Hence, rather than ritualistic practices, Buddha
gave importance to the moral lives of people. The
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Buddhism spread fast within and outside r Vinaya Pitaka
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comprise the main tenets of Buddhism. i Sutta Pitaka
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Buddhism has made many contributions to a
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the Indian culture. The administrative system a Abhidhamma Pitaka
s
of the 'Sanghas' which were formed for
spreading Buddhism helped the growth of
democratic and value oriented awareness in the society.
For spreading Buddhism, many caves, chaityas (temples),
viharas (monasteries) and pillars were built. These are
evidences for the progress in the field of art and
architecture.
Saranath pillar

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Buddhism also played a major role in promoting trade and culutral

relations between India and neighbouring countries. Countries
like Myanmar, Japan, China, Srilanka, Java and Sumatra became
the main centres of Buddhism. The Buddhist viharas played an
important role in the progress of education in India. The
universities of Nalanda,
Taxila and Vikramasila were
key centres of education and
Buddhist teachings.
Gradually, Buddhism
started to decline in its
The remains of Nalanda and Taxila
mother land. Buddhist
teachings and ideologies failed to receive much support from
the later rulers. Moreover, Buddhism lost its grandeur when it
was split into two sects - the Mahayana and the Hinayana. The
revival of vedic religion adversely affected the progress of
Buddhism.
Vardhamana Mahavira, a contemporary of Sri Buddha,
propagated Jainism. According to the beliefs of the Jains,
there are 24 thirthankaras. Mahavira was the 24th
thirthankara. Jainism also laid great importance on ahimsa.
The teachings of Jainism condemned all sorts of harm meted
to humans or living beings. As in Buddhism, Jainism was
also against vedic practices and caste system.
A statue of Mahavira Jainism brought radical changes in the Indian society.

Mahavira advised the people to lead right life by following
the principles of right belief, right knowledge and
right action. The Jain saints were abstained from
telling lies, killing, stealing and acquiring wealth.
They followed celibacy in life. Jainism
encouraged construction of stone pillars, cave
temples and statues. The best example for this is
the statue of Gomatheshwar in Sravanabalgola in
Karnataka. The separation of the followers of
A cave temple

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the followers of Jainism into Svetambaras and Digambaras

resulted in the decline of the religion.
The common feature of both Buddhism and Jainism was
that they used the language of the common man - Pali and
Prakrit- for propogating their ideologies.
The statue of Gomatheshwar
Examine the contributions of Given below are pictures of some

Buddhism and Jainism in Indian
places associated with Sri Buddha
society and culture.
and Mahavira. Find out the
importance of these places and
prepare a note on them.
Vaishali Bodhgaya
Kushinagar Lumbini
Pavapuri Sarnath

Social Science
Mahajanapadas
Look at the picture. It is the depiction of a relief
panel on a pillar in a Buddhist monastery in Bharhut,
Madhya Pradesh. What are the scenes engraved in
the pillar? Can you find them?
A royal procession (below left)
The king stands in front of two trees with his right
hand raised (below right)
The king and his queens stand in obeisance (up
left)
The king kneels down at a throne with Buddha's
footprints (up right)
Visit of Ajatashatru
These are the different depictions of Ajatashatru, the ruler of

Magadha, visiting Buddha. Magadha was one of the sixteen
Mahajanapadas existed in ancient India. Let us have a look into
the growth of Mahajanapadas.
We have already read about the transition from pastoral life to
an agrarian one. With the development of agriculture, people
began to settle down in a particular place. The places where
people placed their foot or where the tribe placed its
foothold came to be known as Janapada. Such Janapadas
Ganasangha were known according to the tribes that had settled
Groups of tribes or tribal heads there. Thus, the people started to show their loyalty not
are called Ganasangha. This only on to their tribes, but also on the places where they
system of administration had settled. Some of these Janapadas combined together
sustains unity based on public to form the Mahajanapadas. There were 16 such
decision. If there was any Mahajanapadas in the Indian subcontinent. The
difference of opinion, it was
Mahajanapadas were either ruled by kings or by
left to the opinion of the
Ganasanghas. Regions lying close to the Himalayan
public. Administration was
foothills had more of Ganasanghas ruling them. Whereas
based on democratic principles.
most of the Mahajanapadas in the gangetic plain were
under the rule of kings.

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Mahajanapadas
Find out the Mahajanpadas from the map given

above and list accordingly.
The most powerful among the Mahajanapadas was Magadha. What

might be the reasons for their supremacy? Let's examine.
Rich deposits of iron ore enabled the
making of weapons and farming The position of
equipments. Magadha
Ganga and her tributaries made Magadha The main reason for the success of
a fertile land. Magadha is its geographical location.
Trees from nearby forests in the Magadha shared its boundaries with
Gangetic plains were used for making the river Ganga in the north, the river
big boats to facilitate trade. Son in the west, the Vindhya
Made use of elephants in battles. mountains in the south and the river
Progress in agriculture and commerce Chamba, in the east. Rajagriha was
Water transportation
the first capital of Magadha and it was
Powerful kingship and highly efficient
protected and surrounded more or less
military.
like a fort by five hills.

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Find out the names of the main rulers of Magadha and their clans
from the list given below.
Bimbisara Haryanka Dynasty
Ajatashatru
Shishunagan Shishunaga Dynasty
Kalashokan
Mahapadmanandhan Nanda Dynasty
Foreign relations
An animal that carries on its forehead the entire
grandeur of the forest, those who tame it and sit on
its top,a land from where woolen clothes are weaved
out from trees, people who use substances sweeter
than honey, a land with no slaves and a place where
people reap golden harvests without hardwork…
and much much more….
Alexander
These are the sights that Alexander, the ruler of
Macedonia in Greece saw when he came to attack India
Alexander
Alexander was the ruler of in B. C. E 327. What are the factors that prompted
Macedonia in Greece. He Alexander to attack India?
extended the Greek empire by To capture all regions under the Persian emperor.
defeating many Persian kings. To spread Greek culture.
He was a student of the famous
Before the invasion of Alexander, the north western
Greek philosopher and thinker,
region of India were conquered by the Persian ruler,
Aristotle. Alexander was
Cyrus. The knowledge of the wealth of India and the lack
interested in geography and
of unity among the rulers in the north western region
history and hence, recorded the
historicity of the places he had had prompted him to attack India. Following Cyrus,
captured and also their Darius I attacked India and took hold of Sindh and Punjab.
geographical settings.

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Let us look into the results of the invasions of the Persians and
Macedonia.
Persia Macedonia
$ Trade relations between Persia $ Trade relations with Europe
and India increased. were strengthened.
$ A new script named kharoshti $ New trade routes both land and
was introduced. sea developed
$ Influenced Indian sculpture. $ Geographical knowledge A coin picturing Alexander
increased.
$ Persian gold coins were $ Unification of regions in the north
circulated in India. western frontiers of India took
place.
$ The philosophers and scholars in $ Greek architecture was
India got ample encouragement introduced in India.
from the Persians.
Evaluate the impact of Persian and Macedonian influences

in India.
Towards the gangetic plains
Sapta Sindhu Gangetic New Foreign

region Valley ideas Mahajanapadas relations
Sama Veda Agriculture

Yajur Veda Trade Magadha
Atharva Veda Cities
Jainism Buddhism Persia

Rigveda Pastoral life Macedonia
Mahavira Sri Buddha

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The people who spoke the Indo-European language Sanskrit

came to be known as Aryans.
The main occupation of the Aryans was cattle rearing and
their means of income were cattle.
They followed a societal pattern of living in tribes.
The use of iron weapons brought Aryans to the Gangetic
plain.
Agriculture became the main means of income and
occupation.
Society existed in four strata, namely Brahmanas,
Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras
Kingship began during this age.
New ideas sprung up in 6th century B. C. E.
Sixteen Mahajanapadas were formed in different parts of
the Indian subcontinent
A new power structure with Magadha at its centre came
into existence.
New trade relations started with Persians and Macedonians.
The learner
describes the early lives of the Aryans.
analyses the reasons for the migration of Aryans into the
Gangetic plain.
explains the progressive strides of the Aryans in agriculture
in the Gangetic plain.

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analyses the societal times and lifestyles of the Aryans

after settling in the Gangetic plains.
analyses the reasons for the growth of cities in the Ganga
Valley.
infers that the societal changes in the 6th century paved
way for the emergence of new religions.
explains the reasons why Magadha turned out to be a
political power.
locates the Mahajanapadas in the map.
evaluates the advantages of the relationships with foreign
nations.
'The battles fought by the Aryans in the Sapta Sindhu region

were mainly for cattles.' Substantiate this statement.
Analyse the changes brought in the lives of the Aryans with
the use of iron.
Analyse the changes in the structure of the society when
the Aryans migrated to the Ganga valley from the Sapta
Sindhu regions.
List the common features of Buddhism and Jainism.
Match those in Column A with those in Column B
A B
Darius I Tribal assembly
Alexander Mahajanapada
Sabha Macedonia
Magadha Persia

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Social Science
Prepare a list of similar words from different languages.
Completely Partially Need

improvement
I can describe the migration of Aryans to
Europe and to different parts of Asia
I can identify the similarity in words in

Indo-European languages.
I can analyse why the nomadic tribes settled

down in the Gangetic valley and started
farming
I can identify the socio-political changes

in the lives of the Aryans after permanent
settlement in the Gangetic plains.
I can recognize the reasons for the

formation of different strata in society
I can elaborate the reasons for the growth

of new ideologies in India
I can explain the reasons for the emergence

of Magadha as a political power centre.
I can explain how foreign relations

promoted India's economic growth.

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FROM MAGADHA TO THANESWAR
The king appears before his people along with a colourful

procession. He is carried in a golden palanquin. His
bodyguards are sitting on an elephant having an ornamental
covering for the forehead. Some people are carrying
branches of trees on which trained parrots are seated. There
are armed women as bodyguards around the king. The king
fears that somebody may jeopardize him at any time. The
king used to take his food only after the security tasted it.
He does not sleep in a place for two nights consecutively..
Indica - Megasthenes
This is a description by Megasthenes who came from Greece, in

his book 'Indica'. It is about the sights in the palace of Chandragupta
Maurya who came into power at Magadha in 321 B. C. E. What do

you understand about the Maurya reign from this description.
The king received tough security.
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This is an excerpt from Kautilya's Arthashastra. What information

can we gather from this about the responsibilities of the king?
The king should inspire his people to perform
Kautilya and Arthashatra their duties.
Kautilya was a teacher in Taxila
before he became the Chief Minister of
Chandragupta Maurya of the Maurya
Kautilya, in his Arthashastra mentions about the
Dynasty. He was known by the names
Chanakya and Vishnugupta. His seven elements essential for a state. They are
contributions were in the fields of known as the 'Saptangas' (Seven limbs). That which
philosophy, economics, law, statecraft etc. has all these seven elements would be considered
His book Arthashastra written in Sanskrit a state. They are listed below.
gives a detailed description on statecraft.
Amatya
Svami
Kosa
Seven Limbs
Svami The king
Amatya The minister/official
Saptangas
Kosa The treasury/Tax Janapada Danda
Danda The Judiciary
Durga The fort/army
Mitra The ally
Janapada The territory Durga
Mitra
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Discuss the relevance of the saptangas mentioned in the

Arthashastra in modern period.
Chandragupta Maurya established a rule based on the Saptanga

concept. Pataliputra was the capital of the Maurya dynasty. He
formed a strong army and expanded his Seleucos Nicator
kingdom by conquering neighbouring states. Seleucos Nicator was a military
He collected various taxes for meeting the general under Alexander, the ruler of
administrative expenses. He made alliance Macedonia. After the death of Alexander,
with many foreign countries. The most Seleucos got the control of the Eastern
Provinces where the Greek rule existed.
important among them was his alliance with He entered into a war with
the Greek military officer Seleucos Nicator, Chandragupta Maurya, but later he made
who arrived India after Alexander. a treaty with Chandragupta and
exchanged his eastern satrapies (provinces)
Megasthenes was the ambassador of Seleucos for a considerable force of 500 war
Nicator to the court of Chandragupta Maurya. elephants.
Chandragupta Maurya was the head of the
administration and judiciary. There were ministers and number of
officials who helped him in the administration.
How far did the concept of Saptanga reflect in the reign of

Chandragupta Maurya?
The kingdom which Chandragupta Maurya formed with Magadha

as its centre developed into an empire. What are the factors that
brought Maurya kingdom the status of the first empire in India?
Kingdom was extensively large.
Administration was centred on the king.
Unified administration established throughout the whole
state.
Discuss the circumstances that led to the formation of the

first empire in India with Magadha as its centre.
Chandragupta Maurya was succeeded by Bindusara. Ashoka became

the ruler of the Maurya empire after Bindusara. He extended the

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Social Science
empire conquering Kalinga and Kashmir. You can get to know the
details from the map given below.
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Maurya empire under Ashoka
Ashoka and Dhamma
In the past, killing or harming living beings and dishonouring

relatives, Brahmanas and sramanas existed. We have to thank
the king Piyadassi, who was the beloved of the Gods. Because of
his effort that the wars in the empire ceased. The sound of the
drum has been replaced by the Dhamma. By practicing Dhamma,
people restrained from killing living beings. They started
respecting relatives, Brahmans and sramanas. They obey their
mother, father and elders. In this way Dhamma went on spreading
further.
Dhamma edict of Ashoka

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Given above is the Dhamma edict of Ashoka. In this

Asokha is referred as 'Piyadassi'.
Dhamma
What details can you gather from this edict about the The word Dhamma is the
Dhamma of Ashoka? prakrit form of the sanskrit
Animal sacrifice was not permitted. word Dharma
Ashoka was inspired by Buddhism to proclaim Dhamma. But the

ideas of various religions can be seen in Dhamma. He considered
the relation between the king and his people similar to the relation
between father and children. He lessened the punishments and urged
for a simple living.
What were the aims of establishing Dhamma?
You might have understood from the given map, how extended was
the Maurya empire during the reign of Ashoka. There was a supreme
need to instill unity, peace and harmony among the people in the
vast country where the Brahmanas and non-brahmana sramanas
(Jains, Buddhists, Ajivikas, etc.) inhabited. This motivated Ashoka
to introduce the Dhamma. Ashoka had clear political aims
while implementing the Dhamma.
Discuss the significance of Ashoka's
Substantiate.
Dhamma in the present day world.
Edicts of Ashoka
Most of the edicts of Ashoka were
In order to propagate and make people aware written in Brahmi script. The script was
of his ideas and rules, Ashoka erected edicts deciphered in 1837 by James Prinsep. Some
in various parts of the country and made of these edicts, found in the northwestern
inscriptions on rocks. Most of them were part of India, were written in the
near cities and highways. The edicts can be Kharoshti script. This was due to the
influence of the Persian language that
classified as major rock edicts, minor rock
existed there. Those edicts found from
edicts and pillar edicts. These edicts are also
Afghanistan were in Aramaic and Greek
examples of artistic skills of that period. scripts. Most of the edicts were in the
Prakrit language.

Social Science
Pillar edict - Topra (Delhi) Rupnath edict
Dhauli edict Pillar edict - Vaishali
Examine carefully the various edicts given in the pictures

and prepare a note.
Major Rock Edicts
Minor Rock Edicts
Pillar Edicts
Places where the Edicts of Ashoka were erected.

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Observe the map carefully and list out the places where the
edicts of Ashoka were set up.
Ashoka sent officers to different parts

of the country and other countries to
propagate Dhamma. He sent his son
Mahendra and his daughter Sangamitra
to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Ashoka
installed stupas containing the relics and
left overs of Buddha in various parts of Sanchi stupa
the country. The most important among
them is the Sanchi stupa. These were the artistic profiles of that
age.
The Maurya empire and places where Dhamma was propagated were
free from conflicts and sectarianism. During the reign of Ashoka's
successors the power of the king and the influence of Dhamma
were weakened. As a result, many farther province became
independent.
Evaluate the influence of Ashoka's policies on various fields

of the Maurya empire.
Social and Economic Life

The economic activites of the Maurya empire were controlled by
the state. Let's see what they are:
The conquered regions were brought under cultivation.
Irrigation facilities were arranged for the development of
agriculture.
The development of agriculture and villages led to the
development in trade.
Roads were established for the development of trade. Trees
were planted on both sides of the road. Porters' rests were
also erected at various places near the roads.

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Roads were built connecting the cities of Vaishali,

Kapilavastu and Pataliputra to distant places. This helped in
having trade relations with other places.
Paths showing trade relations of India with other places.
Observe the map and identify the places with which trade
relations existed during the reign of the Maurya Dynasty.
Punch-marked coins were used for trade and for

payment of wages. Mines and metallurgy were
controlled by the government. Therefore, the
authority for minting coins was vested with the
government. The government officials collected
taxes from the traders. The accuracy of weights
and measures was ensured. Immense funds were
necessary for the rulers to maintain the huge army
and officials in the country. They collected
different kinds of taxes for raising funds.
Different kinds of taxes of period are mentioned
in the Arthashastra. A few of them are given below.
Punch-marks on coins

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Taxes Sectors in which the tax was imposed

Bhaga Tax on land
Bali Tax on fruits and flowers
Udagabhaga Tax on Water
Shulka Tax on export and import of goods
How did the centralised administrative system of

theMauryas influence the economic activities of the
country?
During the Maurya rule, agriculture was

expanded to a large area and handicrafts
based on agriculture developed. This led
to the strengthening of a social order based
on varnas which was centred on
occupation. According to Megasthenes,
there existed seven social divisions at that
time. Arthashastra describes about slaves
who were known as 'Dasas'. Joint family
system prevailed in the society.
How did the spread of agriculture result in social

inequality?
India After the Mauryas

After the decline of the Maurya dynasty different groups of people
arrived India through its northwest part. The Kushanas were the
most important group among them. Kanishka was the notable ruler
among the Kushanas. He started the Shaka era in 78 C E (This later
became the official calendar of India). He contributed much to the
propagation of Buddhism.

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Buddhist scholars like Asvaghosha and Vasumitra,

adorned his court. The Kushanas were the first to
introduce gold coins in India. Charaka and Sushruta,
the prominent figures in the field of medicine lived
during this period.
Coins during the Kushana period
Look at the picture of a sculpture. Find out the
features of it.
Sculpture of Buddha
During the reign of Kushanas, the sculptores who

came to India made many sculptures of Buddha.
A new style of sculpture emerged as a result of
the amalgamation of the style of Greece and
Rome with Indian style of sculpture. This is
known as the Gandhara sculpture. A sculpture in
this style is given in the picture. These sculptures
were mainly made in Kandahar (Gandharam) Gandhara Sculpture
regions in Afghanistan. A group of Buddhists
known as Mahayana Buddhists worshipped the statues of Buddha .
Kanishka encouraged Mahayana Buddhism and declared it as the
official religion of the empire. .
How did Mahayana Buddhism help in the growth of

Gandhara sculpture?
The Satavahanas
The Satavahanas emerged as the rulers in central and south India
after the Maurya rule. They ruled during first century B C E.
Pratishthana (presently Paithan located in Maharastra) was the
capital of the Satavahanas. Kings like Gautamiputra Satakarni,

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Vasishthiputra extended the power of the kingdom. During his

period traders from north India and propagators of Jainism,
Buddhism and Brahmanism came to south India. This resulted in
the cultural exchange between north and south.
The Satavahana rulers donated land to Buddhist monks and
Brahmanas. The aim of such donations was to enlarge the area of
agricultural land. Gradually the administrative power of these places
was given to them. This weakened the power of the kings.
During that period, India had trade relations with the Roman Empire.
Roman gold coins were found from many places in India. Let's see
Copper coins
the changes that happened due to the growth of trade. during the
Satavahana period

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Discuss how the growth of trade led to the formation of

Guilds?
What are the changes that took place during the

Satavahana period from the Maurya period?
The Age of the Guptas
Read the poem carefully. Which dynasty is referred to in it? What

details can you infer about the dynasty from these lines?
The Gupta dynasty.
Ujjain was an important centre of the Gupta
dynasty.
Famous poets lived during the Gupta empire
Kalidasa, who lived during the Gupta period, is
referred to in this poem. After the decline of the
Maurya empire, the empire that developed in the
Gangetic plain was the Gupta empire. Chandragupta I
was the first powerful Gupta ruler. He introduced the
Gupta era in 320 C E. Samudragupta, who succeeded
him, extended the empire. We come to know about
Samudragupta's attacks from the 'Prashasti' written by
Allahabad Prashasti his court poet Harisena. The 'Prashasti' is inscribed
on the pillar in Allahabad.

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From the details we get from this, Samudragupta

defeated the northern states of India and brought
under his control the southern states. The map given Prashasti
below gives you this idea. Observe the map and Prashastis are the literature
complete the table given. texts prepared by the poets of the
palace to glorify the administrative
reforms and successes in wars of the
rulers. These were engraved on rocks
or pillars.
Coin of Samudrgupta's period
Gupta empire
Region Regions Samudragupta conquered/

regions controlled
Northwest Regions controlled
West
Northeast
East
After Samudragupta, the Gupta empire was

Navaratnas
enlarged by Chandrgupta II. He transferred the
(Nine Gems)
capital from Pataliputra to Ujjain. The Kalidasa, Khadakarpara,
Navaratnas, who were famous in various fields, Kshapanaka, Vararuchi, Vetala
lived in his court. Among them the most Bhatta, Varahamihira, Amarasima,
prominent was Kalidasa. During this period, the Shanku, Dhanvantari.

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Chinese traveller Fa-Hsien visited India. A large number of gold

coins were in cirulation during the time of Samudragupta and
Chandragupta II. These coins are specimens of the artistic skills of
that time. Kumaragupta and Skandagupta were the successors of
ChandraguptaII.
Coins during the

period of
Chandragupta II Life of People
A large extent of land was donated to Jain saints,
Chandragupta Buddhist monks, Brahmanas and to the officials
Vikramaditya in the palace. Those who got the land were given
Chandragupta II is considered as the right to exchange it. They made the farmers
Vikramaditya who is referred to in the work in their land. But the farmers had no right
stories of Vikramaditya. After defeating on the land. There was an increase in agricultural
the Shakas he assumed the title production whereas the life of the farmers was
'Shakari.' He was called by the name pathetic.
'Devaraj' in the Sanchi inscription and
as 'Devagupta' in the edict of his How is the land donation during the Gupta
daughter Prabhavati Gupta. period different from that of the
Satavahana period?
The fall of the Roman empire caused for the decline of trade during
the Gupta period. The decline of trade attracted more people to the
field of agriculture. Towns lost their significance. Power was
concentrated on the landlords. The royal power weakened.
Various kinds of discriminations existed in the society during that
time. Varna system became rigid. The kings encouraged Vaishnava
and Shaiva sects and built many temples.
During the Gupta period, significant developments occurred in the
fields of literature and science. A number of books were written in
Sanskrit language. The table showing the names of writers and the
books are given.

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Writers Books Areas

Kalidasa Abhijnana Shakuntalam Literature
Vikramorvashiyam
Malavikagnimitram
Kumarasambhava
Shudraka Mrichchhakatika Literature
Vishakhadatta Mudrarakshasa
Devichandraguptam Literature
Varahamihira Panchasiddhantika Science
Laghujataka
Brihajjataka
Aryabhata Aryabhatiyam Science
Amarasimha Amarakosha Lexicon.
Conduct a discussion on the changes that occurred in different

fields during the Gupta period.
After the collapse of the Gupta empire, one of the powerful

kingdoms that existed in India was that of the Vardhana Kings of
Thaneswar (present Kurukshetra district of Haryana)
Harshavardhana was the most prominent ruler among them. He
worked for the uplift of Buddhism. He took steps for the
development of Nalanda University. Ratnavali, Priyadarshika and
Nagananda are the plays written by him. The Harshacharita written
by Banabhatta and the descriptions of the Chinese traveller Hsuan
Tsang are the main sources for getting information on this period.
Prepare a seminar paper on the 'changes that happened to

the various areas in the life of the people after the Maurya
period'.

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The growth from Janapadas to empire caused great changes in the

life of the people in ancient India. The most significant of the
changes was that all the activities were controlled by the rulers.
The changes in the economic sector led to divisions in the society.
Relations with distant places triggered the cultural transactions.
The edicts and literary works of that period acknowledge these
changes.
The first empire in India is the Maurya empire formed with

Magadha as its centre.
Maurya empire established a centralised administrative
system for the first time in India.
The Saptanga concept was the basis of the Mauraya
administration.
Ashoka's Dhamma helped in the existence of Maurya empire.
The centralised monarchy influenced the economic and social
life that existed in the Maurya empire.
The growth of Gandhara sculptures strengthened during the
reign of Kushanas who were the successors of the Mauryas.
The Satavahana rulers who ruled south India started the land
grant system.
After the Maurya empire, the empire that got strengthened
with Magadha as its centre was the Guptas.
During the reign of the Guptas, land grant became more
extensive.
Significant changes in the economic social and cultural fields
occurred during the Gupta period.

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From Magadha to Thaneswar
The Mauryas The Kushanas The Satavahanas The Guptas The Vardhanas
Chandragupta Kanishka Gautamiputra Harshavardhana

Maurya Satakarni
Bindusara Vasishti
Putra Nalanda
Ashoka Ratnavali,
Land grant Priyadarshika,
Guilds Nagananda
Centralised Development of
administrative agriculture and Chandragupta I Samudragupta Chandragupta II
system trade
Gupta era Allahabad Navaratnas

Prashasti
Shaka era Mahayana Gandhara

Buddhism sculpture
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The learner
analyses the centralised administrative system of the Mauryas
evaluates the role of Ashoka's Dhamma in maintaining unity
of the empire.
lists the various edicts erected by Ashoka.
analyses the economic, political and social changes in India
after the decline of the Mauryas.
identifies the relation between Mahayana Buddhism and
Gandhara sculpture.
explains the land grant system during the Satavahana period.
analyses the changes that occurred in the social, political,
economical and cultural fields during the Gupta period.
compares the land grant during the Gupta period with that of
the Satavahana period.
How far did the Saptanga theory help in the centralised

administration system of the Mauryas?
Prepare a note on the economic and social life during the
Maurya period.
We can see a far-sighted ruler in the Dhamma policy of
Ashoka.' Substantiate this statement.
How is the of land grant during Gupta period different from
Satavahana period?
Explain the features of the Gandhara sculpture?
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Find out the relationship between the items in column 'A'

with that of column 'B' and complete the table.
A B
Kalidasa Kumarasambhava
Mrichchhakatika
Aryabhata
Amarakosha
Prepare an album by collecting pictures on the various edicts

of Ashoka and write captions based on them.
Prepare a note on the steps to be taken by the rulers to sustain
unity and harmony among the various sections of people in
the country.

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improvement
I can analyse the centralised administrative
system of the Mauryas.
I can explain the importance of maintaining

unity among people for the existence of a
nation.
I can identify the importance of the policy

of Dhamma by Ashoka.
I can list the various edicts of Ashoka.
I can identify the relation between

Mahayana Buddhism and Gandhara
sculpture.
I can compare the of land grant during the

Gupta period with that of the Satavahana
period.
I can analyse the changes in various fields

in the life of the people in the Gupta period.

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BLANKET OF THE EARTH
The given lines is the translated version of the pledge you have taken
as part of the world environment day. Have you ever thought of the
logic in planting trees as part of conservation of environment?
As you know, atmosphere is the blanket of air surrounding the earth.
It is the atmospheric gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide which
play a major role in maintaining the earth as a life supporting planet.
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Plants are significant in regulating the amount of these gases in

the atmosphere.
It is through the process of photosynthesis that the plants gather
energy for their growth. In this process plants intake carbon
dioxide and give out oxygen. Now you might have understood
the role played by the plants in maintaining the balance of life
supporting gases in required proportion.
Let us see the constituents of the atmosphere other than the
gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide and also their
significance.
Atmospheric Composition
Gases, moisture and dust particles are the major constituents of
our atmosphere that blanket our earth. It is the gravitational
attraction of the earth that holds the atmosphere close to the
earth.
Atmospheric gases
Familiarise the major gases in the atmosphere and their
proportionate volume by observing the given table [Table 10.1]
and diagram [fig10.1].
Gases Volume (%)

Nitrogen 78.08
Oxygen 20.95
Argon 0.93
Carbon dioxide 0.037
Ozone 0.01
Neon 0.002
Helium 0.0005
Krypton 0.0001
Hydrogen 0.00005
Xenon 0.00009
Table 10.1
Fig 10.1
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Almost all the gases in our atmosphere support the sustenance

of life directly or indirectly. Observe the pictures given (Fig
10.2). You can notice the importance of gases such as oxygen,
carbon dioxide and nitrogen in the existence of
life forms.
Plants make use of Carbon dioxide for
photosynthesis.
Man and other organisms make use of
oxygen for respiration.
Plants make use of nitrogen for their
growth through nitrogen fixation.
Respiration
Photosynthesis Nitrogen fixation

Fig 10.2
Water in the atmosphere

Water molecules are a major constituent in the lower parts of
the atmosphere. As you know, water reaches the atmosphere
through evaporation and causes cloud formation and rain. There
is spatial and temporal variation in the amount of water present
in the atmosphere. Look at the factors influencing the amount
of water in the atmosphere.
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Rate of evaporation will be high at places experiencing

higher temperature. So the water content in such places
will be high.
The amount of water will be high in the atmosphere close
to the surface water sources such as oceans, rivers and
other water bodies.
Complete the given work sheet based on the facts discussed

above.
Work Sheet
90° N
Observe the places marked as A and
66½° N
B in the figure. Which among these
places have higher amount of 23½° N
atmospheric water? Why?
0°
23½° S
66½° S
Two places in India are marked in 90° S
the figure. Which among these
places have higher amount of
atmospheric water? Why?
$ Delhi
Thiruvananthapuram
$
Dust Particles
Other than gases and water content dust particles also form part
of the atmosphere. Look at the main sources of dust particles to
the atmosphere.
Dust particles brought to the atmosphere by wind.

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Dust particles erupted through volcanoes.

Ash formed by burning of meteors
You have learnt that there is frequent condensation

concentrating around the fine dust particles in the
atmosphere. As the fine dust particles in the
atmosphere help in cloud formation they are called as
Condensation nuclei.
What is the significance of dust particles in the

atmosphere?
The presence of atmosphere extends to about 10000

kilometres from the earth's surface. But it is
estimated that about 97 percentage of the
atmospheric air remains within 29 kilometres from
the earth's surface. The gases get rarefied with
increasing altitude.
Why the mountaineers climbing Mount Everest take

oxygen cylinders with them?
Atmosphere as a Green house

Do you know why glass is largely used in the
construction of buildings in cold countries? Glass
panes have the capacity to allow insolation to pass
through them and check the terrestrial radiation.
Thus temperature is maintained within the
buildings without fall. You can perceive from the

given figure (Fig. 10.3) how this property of glass
is made use of in the agricultural sector in cold Fig 10.3 Green house
countries. By preventing the terrestrial radiations
the temperature required for the growth of plants is retained

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inside such constructions. Such

buildings are called Green houses.
Some of the gases present in the
atmosphere can also permit
insolation and prevents terrestrial
radiation. Gases such as Carbon
dioxide, methane, ozone etc. and
water vapour present in the
atmosphere absorb the terrestrial
radiation and retain the temperature
Fig 10.4 Greenhouse effect of the atmosphere. This
phenomenon is called Greenhouse
effect and the gases causing the phenomena are called
Greenhouse gases.
Cloudy days are warmer than the days with clear sky.
Why?
Even if Greenhouse effect is essential for the existence of life,

the uncontrolled increase in the greenhouse gases causes rise
in temperature in the atmosphere.
Greenhouse gases are reaching the atmosphere mostly through
some human interventions. Do you know the sources of
greenhouse gases?
Greenhouse gases enter the atmosphere through natural means
such as volcanic eruptions, decay of biological matter as well as
through human activities such as deforestation, burning of fossil
fuels etc.
Some activities leading to the large scale emission of greenhouse
gases are shown in the pictures (Fig. 10.5). Carbon dioxide is
dominant among the gases released in this manner.

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Fig. 10.5
How deforestation leads to the increase in amount of

carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Changing atmospheric condition

Industrialisation, urbanisation etc. lead to rapid changes in the Metric ton
atmosphere. It is estimated that 6000 metric ton carbon dioxide 1 Metric ton = 1000 Kg
is getting added to the atmosphere every year in this manner.
Studies reveal that there is a rise of 0.4°C in the
average atmospheric temperature due to
uncontrolled increase of greenhouse gases in Kyoto Protocol
the 20th century. The increase in temperature
in the atmosphere due to greenhouse gases is Among the global efforts to control
referred as Global warming. greenhouse gasesKyoto protocol is the most
important. The protocol proclaimed as part
Let us see how Global warming becomes a
of the Kyoto summit in Japan in 1997 came
threat to the life forms of the earth.
in to effect with the concurrence of 141
countries in 2005. As per this 35 industrial
Sea level may rise as a result of melting countries were warned to reduce 5% of
of polar ice. their greenhouse gas emission by 2012 than
Destruction in the coastal ecosystem the same in 1990.
may lead to the problems such as food
crisis, large scale migration etc.
Global warming leads to the depletion of many species
of plants and animals in the ecosystem.

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You might have understood that it is the increase in amount of

greenhouse gases which lead to global warming. Do you think
we can completely avoid such activities as shown in figure 10.5?
Suggest a few alternatives as indicated by the given

pictures (Fig 10.6) to resist global warming.
Fig 10.6
Conduct a poster exhibition in the subject 'Global

warming and remedial measures' as part of World
Environment Day on behalf of the Social science club.
Ozone as an umbrella for the earth

As the ozone gas is concentrated in the upper atmosphere as a
layer, it is called Ozone layer. It protects the life forms of the
earth by absorbing the harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun.

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Ozone formation
At an altitude of about 20 to 50 km in the atmosphere, the ultra violet rays from the sun
splits up ordinary oxygen molecules to single atom oxygen molecules. This single atom oxygen
molecules react with ordinary oxygen molecules to form tri atomic ozone gas. This process is
called as Ozonisation.
This chemical reaction is shown below.
Look at the negative impacts of

ultraviolet rays (Fig 10.7).
Fig 10.7

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Social Science
Refrigerators, air conditioners, different types of sprays, fire

extinguishers, paints, etc. are sources of gases such as
chlorofluorocarbons, halon etc. Such gases could remain
unaltered in the atmosphere for a long time. These gases rising
to the upper atmosphere react with ultraviolet rays from the sun
to form chlorine and bromine. It is estimated that each chlorine
atom is capable to decay about one lakh of ozone molecules.
Bromine is 40 times more reactive than chlorine. This depletion
in the atmospheric ozone layer is called as Ozone hole.
Montreal Protocol
“The Montreal Protocol is an international
treaty aimed at banning the products that
causes ozone depletion at various levels. To protect the ozone layer…
It was signed as a landmark for the
To create awareness on the need of
conservation of ozone in 1987, Vienna
conservation of ozone and to control the use
summit. It has been proved that by the
implementation of the treaty the ozone of products leading to ozone depletion 16th
depletion over the Antarctic region has September of every year is observed as World
considerably lowered. Ozone Day.
Conduct an ozone protection rally as part of Ozone Day

Celebration on behalf of the School Social Science Club.
Prepare pictures, posters, dialogues etc. for the same through
group discussion in the class.
You might have understood the characteristics and significance

of each of the constituents in the atmosphere. Just like the
composition, the structure of the atmosphere also is critically
influencing the life forms on the earth.
Structure of the Atmosphere

The composition of the atmosphere is somewhat uniform up
to about 90 Kilometres from the surface of the earth. This part
of the atmosphere is called homosphere. Beyond this there is

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no uniformity in the gaseous

composition. So the part of the
atmosphere beyond 90 Km from
the earth is called as heterosphere.
Based on the temperature at
different levels, atmosphere can
be divided into different layers.
From the given diagram (Fig 10.8)
you can read the change in
temperature with altitude and can
identify the layers of the
atmosphere. Each layer in the
atmosphere has its own indigenous
characteristics. Let us see the
characteristics of the atmospheric Fig 10.8
layers as well as their significance on us.

Troposphere
This layer extends up to about 90 Km from the surface of
the earth and lies close to the earth.
The height of the troposphere is more in the equatorial
regions because of strong convection here. (about 18 Km)
Almost all the weather and climatic phenomena such as
cloud formation, rain, snow, wind, thunder and lightning
etc. take place in this layer.
In the troposphere the temperature decreases at a uniform
rate of 1°Celcius for every 165 metres
of altitude. This is called Normal Lapse Transition zones
Rate. Transition zones are the parts of the
atmosphere separating the major
atmospheric layers.
Tropopause, stratopause and mesopause
are the respective transition zones between
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and
thermosphere.

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Social Science
The zone of transition above the troposphere is called

tropopause.
Give reason for the comparatively low temperature
experienced at places such as Ooty, kodaikanal, Munnar
etc.
Estimate the temperature at Anamudi (2695 m) if the
sea level temperature is given as 32°C.
Stratosphere
Extends up to a height of about 50 Km from the earth
and lies above the tropopause.
In the lower parts of the stratosphere there is no change
in temperature with altitude. This zone is called
isothermal zone. Beyond this there is increase in
temperature with altitude.
Ozone layer which forms part of this layer absorbs the
harmful ultra violet rays from the sun and prevents it
from reaching the earth.
Allows the free movement of jet aircrafts through clear
atmospheric conditions and absence of air gutters.
The zone of transition above the stratosphere is called
stratopause.
Mesosphere
Extends from about 50 to 80 Km altitude from the
earth.
Temperature decreases with altitude and the lowest
temperature of the atmosphere is felt at the mesopause.
( -80°C to -100°C)
The meteors on reaching the mesosphere gets burnt
out due to friction.
The zone of transition above the mesosphere is called
mesopause.

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Thermosphere
Ionosphere
Extends from about 80 to 600 Km
altitude. At an altitude of about 80 to 400 Km in the
atmosphere the intense solar rays such as
There is considerable increase in Ultra violet, X-rays etc. react with gaseous
temperature with altitude. molecules to form ions. This process is called
The lower part of the thermosphere is ionization and this part of the atmosphere is
known as ionosphere. called ionosphere. Ions conduct electricity.
Ionosphere helps in the transmission of As the radio waves are electromagnetic waves
radio waves. this layer is made use for long distance radio
transmission.
Worksheet
Put a tick mark (  ) in the appropriate columns by identifying the atmospheric
layer to which the given statements are related.
Tropo Strato Meso Thermo

sphere sphere sphere sphere
$ Temperature increases with altitude
$ Temperature decreases with altitude
$ Climatic phenomena are taking place
$ Jet air crafts can fly freely
$ Protects the earth from meteorites
$ Records the lowest temperature
$ Ionisation occurs
$ Reflects radio waves

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Social Science
The unique composition and structure of the earth's atmosphere

has critical influence upon the sustenance of life on earth. So
for retaining a life supporting world for the future generations
we must maintain this fragile balance of the atmosphere. Let us
follow a lifestyle in support of this.
Atmosphere
Greenhouse Structure of
Composition of effect the
the atmosphere
atmosphere
Global
Gases Water content warming
Dust particles
Troposphere Stratosphere Mesosphere Thermosphere
Gases, dust particles and water content are the major

constituents of the atmosphere.
The existence of life is influenced by each of the
atmospheric constituents.
The surface temperature of the earth is retained when
certain gases in the atmosphere preventsof terrestrial
radiation.
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Standard VIII
Greenhouse gases are formed mainly through some

human activities.
Global warming is caused by Greenhouse effect.
It is the ozone layer in the atmosphere which protects
the biosphere from ultra violet radiations.
The peculiar structure of the atmosphere is based on the
temperature conditions.
Each of the atmospheric layers are very significant for
us.
The learner:
Explains the significance of gases, dust particles and
water content in the atmosphere.
Describes the significance of gases such as nitrogen,
oxygen, carbon dioxide etc. in sustaining life.
Establishes the importance of fine dust particles in the
atmosphere.
Analyses the advantages and disadvantages of greenhouse
effect.
Suggests remedial measures to control global warming.
Engages in activities leading to the conservation of
ozone.
Illustrates the altitudinal variation of temperature in the
atmosphere in a graphical form.
Explains the importance of atmospheric layers.
Identify the false statement among the following.

(a) Most part of the atmospheric particles lies close to the
earth.
(b) High temperature and nearness of water bodies cause
increase in water content in the atmosphere.
(c) The most dominant gas in the atmosphere is oxygen.
(d) The fine dust particles in the atmosphere help in cloud
formation.
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Social Science
State the role of carbon dioxide in global warming.

Increase in greenhouse gases may negatively influence
the existence of life. Substantiate the statement.
Establish how the different layers in the atmosphere are
beneficial for us.
State the importance in observing Ozone day.
Plant saplings in school and home premises.

Frame the maximum number of objective type questions
based on atmosphere and conduct a quiz programme in
the class.
Illustrate the structure of the atmosphere in a chart paper
and display it in the social science lab.

improvement
I understand the importance of plants in
keeping the atmospheric balance.
I can explain the significance of gases, dust
particles and water content in the
atmosphere.
An attitude has been developed in me to
check the human activities generating
greenhouse gases and ozone depleting
substances to the atmosphere.
I understood that each layer in the
atmosphere is beneficial for the existence
of life.
The pictures, tables and activities given the
unit have been made use of, for
internalising the concepts.

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INDIA AND ECONOMIC PLANNING
What are the arrangements you would make to conduct a sub

district level Social Science fair in your school?
Facility for registration.
Arrangements for food and drinking water.
Location of stalls
Inviting guests
Inviting judges.
Arrangements for parking vehicles.
Social Science
We need to decide many things beforehand for the successful

conduct of the fair. We need planning for the success of any
programme. Planning is essential for all organizations and
institutions including government. Economic activities when
undertaken through proper planning , help the nation's economic
progress. Economic planning is the preparation to achieve the
economic objectives of the society, using the available
resources within specific period of time . Economic planning
plays a significant role in accelerating economic growth.
Milestones in Economic Planning

Economic planning was initiated in India even before the country
got independence. You have studied the 'Drain theory' of
Dadabhai Naoroji, in earlier classes. The main agenda for
discussion in the Karachi Conference ( 1931) of the Indian
National Congress was how to overcome the British
exploitation and stunted development . In 1938, National
Planning Committee was formed under the leadership of
Jawaharlal Nehru. It was followed by 'Bombay Plan'(1944)
prepared by a group of industrialists who assembled in Bombay
for the economic development of India. The 'Peoples Plan'
prepared by the renowned social activist, M.N Roy also helped
Jawaharlal Nehru in shaping India's planning. The first industrial policy (1948)
formulated in independent India strengthened economic
development through planning. The 'Father of Indian planning,
M.Visvesvaraia, who authored the famous 'Planned Economy
for India' in 1934 gave clear direction to economic planning.
The Indian Cabinet which met in 15th March 1950 passed a
resolution to establish the Planning Commission of India.
M. Visvesvaraia
182 INDIA AND ECONOMIC PLANNING

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Complete the flow chart of the evolution of planning.
1938 National planning Committee
1944 .............................................................
1948 .............................................................
1950 Planning Commission.
Objectives of Economic planning in

India.
The objectives of economic planning are decided on the basis
of the needs of the society. See the figure below.
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Social Science
Let us examine these objectives of planning.
Growth
Economic growth indicates the increase in output of goods and
services produced in the country. You are familiar with the
primary, secondary and tertiary sectors of the economy.
Economic growth is measured on the basis of the growth in
output in these sectors. Increase in output in agriculture and
industry, improvement in transport and communication facilities,
increase in hospitals, educational institutions, commercial
establishments, energy production, export etc contribute to
economic growth. Economic growth is an important objective
of economic planning as it contributes to national progress.
Modernisation
What difference do you notice in the methods of cultivation
depicted in the pictures given below?
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Compare the method of cultivation in both the pictures on the

basis of the following indicators.
Time saving
Use of machine

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Simplification of manual labour.
Developments in machinery and technology have led to increase

in productivity and simplification of manual labour.
Modernisation is making use of the latest technology.
Modernisation has improved the pace of travel and movement
of goods. It has brought economic progress and saving of time.
Modern means of communication improve the living conditions
and security and bring government services close to the people
without delay.
Modernisation is not only using latest technology but also
making a change in the perception of the society. Modernisation
involves protection of women's rights, social security, and
openness to social changes.
Self-reliance
Do you have a kitchen garden at home? If you can grow vegetables
your dependence on market can be minimized. It enables the
use of human resource and brings economic gain. You have
learned about the condition of food production in India at the
time of independence. Our dependence on other countries for
food grains has worsoned the situation. . The aim of slef reliance
is to attain self - sufficiency in agriculutral, industrial and service
sectros using the available resoruces and to avoid foreign
dependence. Self reliance in the development of basic industries
and energy will help the economic growth of the nation.

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Equity
List out our basic requirements.
Food
Clothing
Shelter
Literacy
The objective of equity will be attained when all citizens receive

basic necessities of life such as food, clothing, shelter, education,
drinking water, health protection and righteous distribution of
wealth. Ensuring equity is essential for the people to benefit the
fruits of growth, modernisation, and self reliance .
Discuss and prepare a note on how the objectives of planning

have contributed to economic progress of a country.
The Planning Commission and five year

plans
The central cabinet gave its assent on 15th March 1950 to form
a planning commision to prepare projects for fulfilling the
objectives of planning in india. The Planning Commission is
chaired by the prime minister who will be assisted by a full time
vice chairman and members appointed by the cabinet. We adopted
the National Planning Model of the erstwhile Soviet Union as a
model. The Planning Commission made suitable changes to the
Soviet model according to democracy and mixed economy. The

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Planning Commission visualized projects with a five year plan

perspective. The aim of the Five Year Plans was to identify and
prioritise certain sectors to attain the given targets.
' Dams are the temples of India's

economic development '
Jawaharlal Nehru
The picture you see was taken at the time of inauguration of the
Bhakranangal dam. India established massive hydel irrigation
projects in connection with the development of infrastructure
during the First five Year plan. The words of Nehru at the time of
inauguration of the Bhakranangal dam show the significance we
attach to huge irrigation projects. The First Five Year Plan ( 1951-
56) gave importance to the agricultural sector. The Second Five
Year Plan (1956-61) gave primacy to industry. The main concern
of the Third Five Year Plan(1961-66) was self- sufficiency in
food.
Collect the pictures of the massive projects which began

in India during the Five Year Plan periods and prepare
an album.

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Social Science
The completion of the first and second Five Year Plans could
not solve India's food deficiency. It led to an all out effort to
achieve self sufficiency in food and progress in agriculture.
There occurred a quantum jump in food output and a
transformation in agriculture in two stages ( 1960-70 and 1970-
80) known as 'Green Revolution' . Green Revolution was made
possible through the use of high yielding seeds, improved
irrigation, fertilizers, insecticides and agriculture finance at low
interest rate. The increased food output, especially in wheat
and rice ended our dependence on foreigners and achieved self
sufficiency.
Along with Green Revolution, India succeeded in increasing
milk and milk products through ' White Revolution' and progress
in fisheries sector through ' Blue Revolution'.
Read the table showing the Five Year Plans, their main objectives
and period undertaken by the Planning Commission of India.
Five Year Plan Period Objective

First Five Year Plan 1951-56 Overall development of agriculture
Second Five Year Plan 1956-61 Industrial development
Third Five Year Plan 1961-66 Self sufficiency in food , self
sufficiency in economy
Fourth Five Year Plan 1969-74 Self-reliance and sustained growth
Fifth Five Year Plan 1974-79 Removal of poverty
Sixth Five Year Plan 1980-85 Improvement in infrastructure in
agriculture and industry.
Seventh Five Year Plan 1985-90 Modernisation and increase in
employment opportunities.

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Eighth Five Year Plan 1992-97 Human resource development

Ninth Five Year Plan 1997-02 Rural development and
decentralized planning.
Tenth Five Year Plan 2002-07 Increase in investment.
Eleventh Five Year Plan 2007-12 Overall development of the people.
Twelfth Five Year Plan 2012-17 Sustainable development
Prepare a note on the objectives of the Planning Commission

at the time of the commencement of its functioning in 1950
and its achievements.
Decentralised planning embraced changes in the

implementatioon of planning in India.
Decentralised Planning
Have a glance at the collage. What are mentioned in it?

73rd and 74th constitutional amendment.
Panchayatiraj
Three-tier panchayat
Gramsabha
All these are related to local self government institutions.

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Social Science
The 73rd and 74thConstitutional Amendments were passed by

the Parliament in 1992 and it led to the establishment of
Panchayati Raj and Nagarpalika institutions in India . A new three-
tier system of Grama Panchayat, Block Panchayat and District
Panchayat started functioning in India. This was the beginning
of decentralized planning in India during the Ninth Five Year
Plan. The system of centralized planning which prevailed till
then gave way to decentralized planning. The new system enabled
the three tier panchayats to make use their authority and economic
resources for local development.
You may recall the working of the Grama Panchayats . They have
a significant role to play in decentralized planning.
The three levels of panchayts the Grama panchayat, Block
panchayat and District panchayat have their role in achieving local
development.
See the flow chart given below.

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Analyse the flow chart and prepare a note on decentralized

planning.
New Footsteps
Central government have called off the working of the Planning
Commission and replaced it with. National Institution for
Transforming India('NITI Aayog'). The NITI- Ayog came into being
on 1st January, 2015. The Chairman of the NITI Aayog is the
Prime Minister. The governing council consists of all state Chief
Ministers, Lieutenant Governors of union territories, and a Vice
chairman nominated by the Prime Minister. In addition to full
members, there are two part-time members and four ex-officio
members and a chief executive officer . The temporary members
are selected from the leading universities and research
institutions. The Prime Minister deputes four cabinet ministers
as ex-officio members. The chief executive officer is appointed
by the Prime Minister.
Aims of NITI Aayog

To bring down government participation in industrial and
service sectors.
To improve agriculture production by practicing mixed
farming.
To utilize the services of the dominant middle class for
sustainable economic growth.
To make use of the services of non-resident Indians for
economic and lenchnological growth.
To convert the cities into secure living centres using
modern technology.
To equip the nation to face global transformation and
market forces.

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Social Science
Planning is essential for economic progress.

Judicious use of resources is possible through planning.
The aim of planning is development.
The Planning Commission was responsible for planning
in India.
The Five Year Plans have influenced Indian economic
growth.
Decentralised planning ensures participation of people in
local development.
The responsibility for planning in India now rests with NITI
Aayog .
The learner
clarifies evolution of planning.
explains and identifies the need for planning.
classifies the distinction between centralized planning and
analyses the significance of planning in the process of
development.
anayses the achievements of India after independence.
explains the objectives of planning.
analyses the influence of Five Year Plans in the
development of India.
explains the structure of 'NITI Aayog'.

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What do you mean by planning?

Explain the difference between centralized and
What are the objectives of planning?
Write a note on India's economic achievements.
Collect information on activities undertaken by the local -

self government institutions in your locality and prepare a
report.

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Social Science

improvement
I can explain the background of planning.
I can describe the functions of Planning

Commission and NITI Ayog.
I can explain different programmes of

planning.
I can differentiate centralised planning and

decentralised planning and draw inferences.
I can develop perspectives on development.
I can present development models.

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WATER ON EARTH
Don't you remember what you have learned about the origin of
life on earth? Water is also essential for the sustenance of life
as air. Look at the poster given above in connection with the
Social Science
World Water Day. Discuss in the class the anxiety posed by the
poster with regard to water, the precious natural resource. Let
us try to understand more about water that is so vital for the
existence of all life forms.
Water is life
Earth is the only living planet in the solar system. It is believed
that life originated in water.
You have learned the different states of
Ice floats on water due to the decrease water on earth in the previous classes.
in density on freezing. This is why water Earth is also known as the watery planet.
is seen below the frozen surface of water bodies. Do you know why?
Otherwise, the whole water body would have
Look at the following figure (fig.12.1).
been frozen and all the organisms there would
You might have convinced that the earth
have been dead.
is called so because three-fourth of the
earth's surface is covered with water. As
71 percent of the earth's surface is covered with water, it appears
to be blue; a pale blue sphere when viewed from space.
Fig. 12.1
List out the sources of water other than oceans.

Springs
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Observe the following diagram
Fresh water 0.33%

Inaccessible fresh water 2.67%
Saline water 97%
The ice accumulated on the

mountains and polar regions and
the ground water present in some regions
are inaccessible to us.
Which is more on earth- fresh water or saline water?

What is the percentage of saline water to the total water
on earth?
How much percentage of fresh water is available for
humans?
Now you might have convinced that the quantity of fresh water
is meagre on earth.
Won't this fresh water be exhausted with our use? How

are our rivers and wells recharged?
Water cycle
(Fig 12. 2)
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Social Science
Observe the diagram (fig12.2) and analyse the different states

through which water passes and find answers to the following.
What happens when solar radiation falls on the water
bodies?
How does water reach the rivers and lakes?
What happens to this water?
Sources of water can be classified as surface water and ground
water.
Oceans, rivers, lakes and backwaters are the sources of fresh
water. The water level in these are very shallow. Wells, ponds,
tube wells etc. are the sources of ground water.
Water below the ground

Rain drops percolate into the tiny pore spaces of the soil and
get collected there. There are numerous pore spaces in the soil.
Porosity is the term for the porous state. Clay
At some places is an example for porous material. Under
hot water flows normal conditions these pores will be filled
out from the interior of with air. These pores will be filled with water
the earth to form when rain occurs. Some rocks are also porous.
springs. They are called Such rocks can absorb more water.
hot springs. Such springs are common to But water will be available only at places where
Himalayan Valleys. the pores in the rocks are inter-connected. This
Places where fresh water is available in is due to the fact that water can move through
the desert are calles oases. Settlements in these pores. This quality of rocks is known as
the desert are centered around the oases. permeability.
All porous materials need not have
permeability. For example, clay has high
porosity but low permeability. This means that
it will not permit water to pass through. Now
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you might have understood the reason for the accumulation of

water in paddy fields.
Nature has arrangements to store rain water for rainless periods.
Water scarcity will be the result if we disrupt the chances of
water to percolate into the ground.
You might have noticed that when pits are made for wells and
other purposes, the soil moisture increases
with depth. What if we increase the depth Aquifers
further? Water filled in the pores of the rock Water that percolates through the
fills up the pit through percolation. The top soil will be collected in the pore spaces
abundance of water is because of the fact that of the soil and gaps in the rocks. Such
all the pores in this zone is filled with water. storage spaces are called aquifers. The
The surface of the water-rich part beneath the water which we draw from wells is from
ground is known as' water table'. The water such sources.
stored beneath the ground is the 'underground
water'.
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The water table rises during rainy season and lowers during
summer. Why is it so?
Multitude of wells
Look at the following picture. Wells are common in
our locality. The upper level of the water table forms
the water level in the well. It is difficult to dig wells
where the water table is deep. Tube wells are ideal in
such situations. Tube wells are dug on rocks with the
help of machines.
Filter point wells

The term filter point wells are used for the shallow tube wells
dug in sandy regions.
Artesian wells
Let there be a permeable rock layer in between two impermeable
rock layers. Water will rise to the surface automatically due to
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pressure if we dig to this permeable rock

layer. Such wells are known as artesian wells. The type of wells in which water
The availability of water is due to the entry rises automatically due to pressure to
of water at some point to the permeable rock the surface was first noticed in the Artois
layer. province of France. Since then such wells
dug in different parts of the world came
to be known as artesian wells.
Spring
You might have noticed small streams found in the hill slopes
and courtyards during rainy seasons. At some
places these will have regular flow while it Horizontal wells of the
dries up at many instances soon after the end Kasaragod region
of rainy season. Water will be flowing out
along the surface wherever water table touches
the ground. This is known as "spring".
At some places such water flows are
characterised with hot water. These are known
as hot springs.
The method adopted by the people of

Geysers Kasaragod and south Canara districts to
The phenomenon of severe ejection of water collect drinking water is the construction
from within the earth at regular intervals is of horizontal wells. These wells are dug
known as "geysers". Example - The Old Faithful horizontally along the foot of the hills.
geyser of the Yellow Stone National Park in Water flowing out from the narrow
U.S.A. 'Surangams' (gaps cut on hill sides)
through which one can barely enter is
the merit of these wells. It is believed that
this technique reached here through the
erstwhile trade relations with the Arab
world.
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Hot springs - Manikaran, Himachal Pradesh Geyser -Yellow Stone National Park, USA
The water that seeps through the fissures on the earth comes in
contact with the magma and leads to the formation of hot springs
and geysers.
Wetlands
Wetlands are natural sinks of surface water.
Paddy fields, ponds , swampy region and all
low lying regions come under the category
of low lands. The water stored here form part
of the ground water. Reclamation of the wet
lands which are the natural sinks of water will
lead to several environmental problems like
the following.
Lowering of water level in wells.

Floods become common in rivers even in slight rains.
Collect information about the water sheds in your locality. Take
part in the efforts to conserve these.
Learn more about the importance of wet lands and conduct

a photo exhibition in your school on the World Watershed
Day.
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Standard VIII
Uses of water
Look at the following pictures. Fresh water is essential for all

life forms including man. List out the uses of water.
Threats to water resource
Not a drop to drink

You have already learnt from the previous classes that fresh water
is very scarce on earth. Even the available fresh water sources
are on the verge of depletion. The total
quantity of water on earth is constant. Hence
the percapita availability of water decreases ATM for water
with increase in population. Increase in the Kanakapura in Karnataka has an
consumption of water has also influenced the ATM for water. Such a facility
availability of water. was arranged at 33 centres due to
the scarcity of water owing to
drought. The facility has been
established in Rajastan, Delhi and
Mumbai City.
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Social Science
Water pollution
Look at the following pictures (Fig 12.3).
As per the records of United Nations

Organisation, 20 million tonnes of
garbage world wide is being dumped
to water every day.
Fig.12.3
Identify the situations that lead to water pollution.

Pollutants /effluents from industries.
The undesirable change in the physical, chemical and biological

properties of water is termed as water pollution. This is a serious
issue the modern world is facing today. This has become a subject
of national importance in many countries. We have a law
enforcing the control of water pollution in our country. It is
known as the law on prevention and control of water pollution.
Collect more pictures and news on water pollution and prepare
a magazine.
Ill effects of water pollution

Preventing water pollution is the biggest challenge of the present
world.
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Standard VIII
Water pollution not only affects the

It is essential that the purity of
availability of fresh water, but leads to the
water in our schools is to be
pollution of land and air as well. The survival
inspected. The tanks not kept closed and
of plants and animals are put to danger. not cleaned at regular intervals are
unsuitable for storage of drinking water.
What can be done by the individuals and The cleanliness of the source of water
society to check water pollution?
should also be ensured.
Fresh water has to be the fundamental right of the people.
Water Conservation
Didn't you read the news in dailies ? These give us the valuable
message- Water is to be conserved.
Nature provides enough water for us. We can solve the issues of
water scarcity and drought if we make use of the rain water
effectively. Flood can also be controlled to some extend through
this. Soil is the largest store house of water. Allowing each
drop of rain water to percolate at the place where it falls is the
basic principle in water conservation.
Let us collect rain water

Though Kerala receives 300 cm of rainfall annually scarcity of
fresh water is severe. Why is it so?
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Social Science
You have learnt about the physiography of

Kerala receives abundant rainfall. Kerala in lower classes. Kerala is sloping
Rainwater is the purest form of towards west. As a result about 70% of the
water provided there is no rainwater received flows swiftly towards the
atmospheric pollution. 120 cubic sea. Forests, ponds, wetlands, sacred groves
kilometers of water is received annually
etc are the natural means to sink water to the
through rain in Kerala alone.
soil. But these natural systems are vanishing
due to the unscientific interventions of man.
Hence purposeful interventions are to be made to harvest
rainwater.
Harvesting rain water is the best way to solve the problem of
water scarcity. It can be done by different ways.
Roof top rainwater harvesting.

Surface runoff harvesting.
Roof top rainwater harvesting

The level of the underground water can be raised either
by draining the rain water to the ground or by collecting
it in storage tanks.
Visit places where rainwater harvesting systems are

established and prepare notes on it.
Storage of surface runoff

The following activities would be helpful in collecting and storing
the rainwater in the soil.
Conservation of wet lands
Protection of forests
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Standard VIII
Terrace farming
Mulching
Construction of check dams
Construction of mud walls
Digging rainwater percolation pits
Each of our actions to percolate

water to the soil helps both in water
conservation and soil conservation.
Discuss how?
Prepare a magazine on conservation of water.
Recycling of water
Water drained from kitchen can be used for watering vegetables
raised in the courtyard.Listout its merits.
Can avoid using drinking water for other purposes.
The society should be equipped for the conservation of

water. Discuss in the class the various ways by which we
can achieve this goal.
The following indicators would be helpful in the discussion.

Water conservation measures that can be adopted
individually.
Water conservation measures at home.
Water conservation measures at school and awareness
programmes.
Water conservation measures adopted in the villages/
cities and awareness programmes.
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Social Science
Let us go back to the poster at the beginning. What are the

measures you can take up to ensure the availability of the sources
of water in future also?
Water on Earth
Threats to
Source of water Steps to
Water resources protect water
Sources of Sources of
surface water underground water Pollution Water deficiency
Wells Springs Hot springs Rainwater Conservation of

harvesting water
Re-use of
Common Filter-point Artesian Tu b e water
wells wells wells wells
Water is the base for life on earth

71 percent of the surface area of the earth is water.
There are different sources of water.
The quantity of fresh water is very less.
Water cycle regulates the availability of water on earth.
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Standard VIII
Human interventions pollute the water sources.

Rainwater harvesting is the best way to prevent water
scarcity.
Conservation of water is our duty.
The learner:
establishes that freshwater is scarce even if earth is a
watery planet.
prepares a brief note on the availability of water resource.
classifies and explains the different sources of fresh
water.
recognises and explains that the water holding capacity
of the rocks underground are based on the rock structure.
classifies wells on the basis of their features.
explains the importance of wetlands.
lists the uses of water.
writes the inferences on the threats of water pollution.
explains the various methods of rain water harvesting.
involves in the measures of water conservation personally
and in groups.
Why water exists in three states on the earth?

Water has several features. List them.
Why the earth is called watery planet?
Explain the role of water cycle in maintaining the
availability of water on earth.
How the following activities affect the conservation of
water?
a) Construction of check dams
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Social Science
b) Concreting of courtyards
c) Digging of rainwater percolation pits
d) Reclamation of paddy fields
Prepare notes on any two activities you can take up for
the conservation of water.
Explain how the sources of water in your locality are
polluted.
Prepare and execute a plan to clean and conserve a

polluted fresh water source in your locality with the help
of the local self government institutions.

improvement
Could understand that though the earth is a
watery planet freshwater is very scarce.
Could familiarise the various sources of
water.
Understood that the wetlands are to be
conserved.
Could understand the reasons and the ill
effects of water pollution.
Could understand the various measures of
water conservation.
Could develop the attitude that
conservation of water is my duty
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SOCIAL GROUPS AND
SOCIAL CONTROL
As usual, on that day also the teacher began with
the narration of an experience.
On a holiday, twenty eight students from a
government school gathered under a mango tree
in the school courtyard. They were members of
the school nature club.
"We three have collected the details of
the oldest trees in our locality. They
have been giving in shade, nuts and
fruits for a long time". Athul said.
Deepu added "They give us oxygen,
conserve water and protect the birds and
animals."
"Why can't we organize a programme
to honour these great trees?", Athul
asked.
The nature club members required no second
thought. They organized and implemented several
programmes including ornamenting the tree grandmas and grandpas.
Social Science
The Nature club could gain the appreciation of all for their
combined effort for a month. The natives arranged a grand
welcome to the club members.
Teacher stopped for a while and asked the children; "Which is
the group that paved the way for the activities of the children?"
"School Nature Club" - students answered in a loud voice.
"Were all the students of the school members of the club?"
"No, only twenty eight."
"What was the aim of the club members?"
"To organize environment protection programmes."
"Weren't their activities based on what they had planned together?"
"Yes."
"When do such groups cease to exist?"
"Once the aims are accomplished", said one.
"At the end of the school studies", another opined.
"When the club members become demotivated", said a third one.
Teacher asked "Apart from this, are there social groups that may
function throughout the lifetime?"
"Yes, family"; the answer was instant.
After stopping for a while teacher continued; "In addition to
family, many social groups like friends, clubs and organizations
exist for satisfying different human needs."
Haven't you understood why students worked as part of the nature
club and we need many such social groups? Discuss in groups
and find the disadvantages and dangers that may occur if we live
away from fellow beings or social groups. You can list out the
points that would tell us to what extent social groups are essential.
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Social Group
Social groups are essential in our life.
Don't you want to know what social groups are? A social group
is formed when two or more people who communicate to each
other directly or indirectly and work together for some goals
come together.
Look at the pictures.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
These are the pictures of two different groups. Observe the

pictures and find out the differences between these social groups.
Picture 1 Picture 2
$ People may not know $ Know each other
each other
$ There is no mutual $ There is mutual interaction
interaction
$ $
$ $
$ $
What have you understood from the pictures?

They are waiting for bus, staying at the same place without
knowing and communicating to each other. There may not be
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any specific kind of relationship between these people. People

gathered at an accident site and the audience in a theatre or stadium
are such kind of groups. These groups of people are called social
aggregates. They are also referred to quasi groups.
On the other hand family is a social group. Let us examine the
features of family.
Small group
Familiar people
Elevated group consciousness
Common ways of acting
Satisfies the needs of the members
Influences personality
From these features, don't you understand the significance of

family in social life? Many such social groups exist for
satisfying the primary and other needs of individuals.
Here are the pictures of two social groups. Try to find out the
characteristic features of these social groups.
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Picture 1 Picture 2
$ Same age of group $ Group to satisfy some
(Peer group) special needs
$ Informal relationship $ Formal relationship
$ $
$ $
$ $
Haven't you understood the difference between the social groups

represented in the pictures? The first one is the group of people
belonging to the same age (Peer group). This is a group of people
who know each other. Members of a peer group have intimate
relationship. These groups do not have written rules or
regulations.
Clubs and voluntary service orgnisations are groups that work
for some specific needs. They work under a code of conduct.
There is formal relationship among the members of these groups.
Which are the social groups in and around your neighborhood?

Discuss and prepare a list. Write down their objectives against
each one of them.
Family Bringing up children,

satisfaction of primary
needs.
Sports club Promoting interest in
sports, conducting sports
competitions.
Social groups are classified on the basis of the strength of

membership, mutual relationship among the members, ways of
working and attempts to accomplish tasks.

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1. Primary group
2. Secondary group
Primary Group
Primary group is composed of a small group of people with
intimate relationship, face-to-face interaction and mutual
cooperation.
What are the characteristics of primary groups?
Members know each other.
Intimacy among the members.
Continuous communication among the members.
Welfare of members is the major aim.
Mutual cooperation among the members.
Identify and list out the primary groups that are close to your
life.
Family
Secondary Group
On the other hands secondary groups have more members than
the primary of groups. There is formal relationship among the
members. Secondary groups are formed to satisfy the common
needs of the members. At the same time, personal usefulness is
the basis of membership in these groups. Some secondary groups
cease to exist once the objectives are satisfied. Which are the
different social groups in social life? Identify the secondary
groups associated with your life.
Clubs
Football team

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Interact with the people in your locality and find out the
secondary groups in which they work as members. Prepare a
list of the services these secondary groups provide.
The influence and use of social groups in our life is significant.

Some of the uses are:
Promote companionship
Train behaviour patterns
Promote coexistence
Promote social values
Ensure cooperation
Do social groups adversely influence certain people? Do some
groups lead to the ruin of some people? Write your findings
based on discussion in the class.
Have you ever observed social groups imposing certain

restrictions on the behaviour and thoughts of individuals? Social
pressure is exercised on individuals in everyday life through
different ways.
Try to write down the behaviour patterns and habits you exhibit
as a result of social pressure and control.
Dress in a particular way
Respect elders
Obey traffic rules
One cannot live according to one's own personal and selfish

interests.
What will happen if each student in your class behaves as he
likes?

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What will be the situation of the family if each member of the

family lives according to his/her own personal interests alone?
What will be the result, if the members of a football team play
without obeying the rules of the game?
If peace and happiness is to be sustained in society, all the
members should obey the norms and laws formed by the society.
It is not possible to ensure social security without obeying the
laws of the society. The pressure and interventions exerted by
each social group over its members in order to ensure and sustain
a safe environment is called social control.
Let us examine the features of social control.
In every society there are certain commonly accepted
standards of behaviour.
Society establishes suitable social institutions for the
regulation of behaviour and socialisation of its members.
Social control is formally implemented through the
systems such as police, court, prison and military.
Society has institutions and systems to control, prevent
or punish those who donot adhere to social control.
What will be the condition of society, if behaviours and habits
of individuals are not regulated? Members of the society may
not be able to live in mutual agreement. Social security will be
endangered. That is why society isolates, blames or punishes
those who violate the norms and laws.
How is social control carried out?

Society adopts different methods and systems to systematise
and control the behavioural patterns of its members.
Social control creates a situation that all can benefit.
Look at the picture. If some people violate the rules to
be followed on the road, it creates difficulty for all.
Traffic police try to prevent traffic violations on the
road to ensure the safety and welfare of all commuters.

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How does society deal with those who violate

the laws? Observe the picture. Police make
the law breakers pay fine or produce them
before the court. The convicted are sentenced
after the trial in the court. Prison is the formal
system established for implementing the
sentence. Prison authorities implement the
judgement of the court. Children's homes and
rehabilitation centers are the government
systems established to bring back juveniles who
commit crimes to the right path.
Social control is ensured not through conviction

and punishment alone. Society recognizes and
respects those who achieve success through
legally accepted ways. You can see in the picture
how the nation felicitates the individual who
brought glory to the society? Can you identify what
praiseworthy achievement this individual made?
Such recognitions are given in all realms of life.

See how the student who obtained great success
in studies is being recognised. Such recognitions
are given in order to promote socially expected
behaviour in every individual. Achievements are
recognized in order to popularise the attempts
considered as models.
All those mentioned above are the ways of formal
social control.

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Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Observe these situations. Individuals are also appreciated
informally when they make accomplishments in the matters that
are socially recognized. Violation of norms may lead to verbal
insults or blaming. These responses are effective informal ways
of social control.
According to their common nature, means of social control can
be classified into two categories.
Social control
Informal social control Formal social control
Peer Police Court

Family Religion
group
Military Prison
Informal Social Control

These are not legally recorded ways of social control. Customs,
folkways, beliefs and traditions are the informal means of social
control. Violation of these will not lead to formal punishment.
Such people are disgraced, isolated or excommunicated from
the society. Informal social control is implemented through the
primary social groups like family, religion and peer group.
You may have the experience of others trying to control your

behaviour and actions through informal ways. Write them
down.

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Formal Social Control

What will happen if an individual violates a socially accepted
law? This individual will be punished through the systems like
police, court and prison. Civilised societies use these methods
for social control. These systems and institutions are established
and implemented by the governments in each country. These
systems may vary according to time and societies.
Even though there are laws and punishment systems, some people
violate them. They do not follow socially accepted behavioural
patterns. Violation of the values, folkways, mores and laws that
are accepted by the majority members of the society is called
social deviance. When social deviance takes place in large scales,
it may lead to social disorganisation in such a way as to question
the very existence of the society.
Perceptions of societies about social deviance may vary
according to time and social circumstances. Tribal communities
considered hunting animals as a symbol of bravery. But now
hunting animals is a crime. You might have read about how such
acts are condemned and those who commit such crimes are
punished.
Find out through group discussion the actions and activities

that are now prohibited but were accepted earlier and prepare
a poster.
Social control was done effectively through informal means

among tribals and traditional societies. As societies developed
in an unprecedented way and became complex by absorbing
pluralities,methods of social control also underwent changes.
Formal systems came into existence. Today, constitution, laws,
education and official institutions have become unavoidable
constituents of social control.

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Social Science
Collect the newspapers of a week. Find out the instances of

how the society deals with those who violate laws and prepare
a collage.
Is it not clear that informal and formal ways and systems of social
control are used to ensure law and order, safety and security in
our society also? By now you might have recognised the need
of adhering to social control. Hope you will also live in
accordance with the systems of social control formulated by
the society.
SOCIAL GROUPS AND SOCIAL CONTROL
Social
groups
Primary Social Secondary

group control group
Informal Formal
control control
Law
Customs Police
Traditions Education
Folkways Court
Prison
Man is a social being. He likes to live in the company of

others. Man establishes different social groups to make
social life easier.
A social group is formed when two or more individuals
establish relationship or communicate each other directly
or indirectly.
Based on the nature of social relationship and size, social
groups can be classified into primary and secondary.

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Standard VIII
Social groups exert significant influence on the life of

individuals.
Social control is the control exercised by social groups
and social institutions on individuals.
Social institutions are the recognized and established
norms that regulate the relationship between individuals
and groups.
The major aims of social control are; to maintain social
order, ensure social collaboration, regulate the activities
of individuals and prevent cultural mal-adjustments.
There are informal and formal ways of social control.
Social deviance occurs when individuals do not undergo
social control. This may lead to social disintegration.
The learner
identifies different social groups and explains their
importance.
identifies and explains the need of social control in the
existence of society.
discusses different ways of social control.
explains the role of social institutions as agencies of social
control.
Explain the common features of social groups.

Explain the difference between primary and secondary
groups with the help of examples.
Do you think that social control is contrary to individual
freedom? Explain.
Analyse the role of family and law as means of social
control.

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Social Science
Make a note of the instances in which those who violated

social control were considered as revolutionaries and later
became great personalities.
Collect information on the role of different social

institutions in social control and conduct a seminar.
Visit institutions of formal social control and prepare a
report.

improvement
I can identify and classify different social
institutions in my society.
I can explain the importance of social

groups in social life.
I can explain the need of social control for

the existence and welfare of the society
I can identify and explain different ways of

social control existing in my society.
I can explain that social control is

accomplished through different social
institutions.
I can explain the role performed by each

social institution in maintaining social
control.

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09. FROM MAGADHA TO THANESWAR

10. BLANKET OF THE EARTH 165

13. SOCIAL GROUPS AND

Questions for assessing the progress

Significant learning outcomes

B.C.E.2000. The Eastern European province from Poland

$ The Aryans were pastoralists.

English Latin Greek Sanskrit

Notice their similarity in pronunciation and meaning.

Conversation between Sarama and Pani

128 TOWARDS THE GANGETIC PLAIN

This conversation taken from the Rigveda is between Sarama,

Prepare a note on the evidences available on the

TOWARDS THE GANGETIC PLAIN 129

The priests who conducted sacrifies (Yagas) to ensure success

priests soldiers common people

What are the features of the life of the Aryans in the

Towards the Gangetic plain

130 TOWARDS THE GANGETIC PLAIN

There are archaeological evidences for the advancement

Discuss the evidences available on the eastward

Towards an Agrarian Society

The use of iron brought many changes in the life of the

The place where the nomadic people started to settle

TOWARDS THE GANGETIC PLAIN 131

Compare the society of the Aryans in the Sapta Sindhu

Great changes occured in beleifs and customs during this period.

Examine the changes in the life of the Aryans when

Sapta Sindhu region Gangetic plain

132 TOWARDS THE GANGETIC PLAIN

Coins in the Gangetic plain

Formation of new ideas

TOWARDS THE GANGETIC PLAIN 133

stream of thought were known as the Sramanas. Of these, two

Examine the reasons for the growth of Sramanas during

Jainism and Buddhism

It was a spring season. The prince was standing in the

Courtesy: The Light of Asia

134 TOWARDS THE GANGETIC PLAIN

The story tells us the need to be compassionate to all living

" I do not know the mystery of God

TOWARDS THE GANGETIC PLAIN 135

Buddhism also played a major role in promoting trade and culutral

A statue of Mahavira Jainism brought radical changes in the Indian society.

136 TOWARDS THE GANGETIC PLAIN

the followers of Jainism into Svetambaras and Digambaras

The statue of Gomatheshwar

Examine the contributions of Given below are pictures of some

TOWARDS THE GANGETIC PLAIN 137

These are the different depictions of Ajatashatru, the ruler of

138 TOWARDS THE GANGETIC PLAIN

Find out the Mahajanpadas from the map given

The most powerful among the Mahajanapadas was Magadha. What

TOWARDS THE GANGETIC PLAIN 139

140 TOWARDS THE GANGETIC PLAIN

Evaluate the impact of Persian and Macedonian influences

Towards the gangetic plains