Exploring Society India and Beyond – Social Science Textbook for Class 8 Part 2 | NCERT

Exploring Society: India and Beyond is the new NCERT Social Science Textbook for Class 8 (Part 2), developed under the updated NCF-2023 framework and aligned with NEP-2020 guidelines. This textbook is part of NCERT's reimagined approach to Social Science at the Middle Stage, replacing the earlier standalone History, Geography, and Civics books with a unified, thematic, and inquiry-based curriculum.

Part 2 continues the journey begun in Part 1, deepening students' understanding of Indian society, governance, democracy, global geography, and our connections with the wider world. The integrated approach encourages students to think critically, make interdisciplinary connections, and develop an informed perspective on both local and global issues.

Key Highlights

• Integrated Social Science — History, Geography, Political Science & Economics in a single book
• Fully aligned with NEP-2020 and NCF-2023 for the Middle Stage of school education
• Thematic and inquiry-based learning approach
• Rich visuals including maps, photographs, illustrations, and infographics
• Activities, case studies, and discussion questions to build critical thinking
• Covers Indian society and its connections with the world
• Published by NCERT for CBSE Class 8 students

This is Part 2 of the two-part Social Science series for Grade 8, making it an essential companion for students following the new NCERT curriculum under the National Education Policy.

Publisher: NCERT | Class: 8 | Subject: Social Science | Board: CBSE | Part: 2