Labs · CBSE
Social Science
History, geography, civics and economics. Every chapter in book order, with its worlds, labs, stories and films.
Chapters
235 chapters · book order
Class 6
14 chapters- Locating Places on the EarthExploring Society: India and Beyond · India and the World: Land and the PeopleMain lab: Mapping Our World
- Oceans and ContinentsExploring Society: India and Beyond · India and the World: Land and the PeopleMain lab: Map Explorer
- Landforms and LifeExploring Society: India and Beyond · India and the World: Land and the People
- Timeline and Sources of HistoryExploring Society: India and Beyond · Tapestry of the PastMain lab: Time Machine
- India, That Is BharatExploring Society: India and Beyond · Tapestry of the Past
- The Beginnings of Indian CivilisationExploring Society: India and Beyond · Tapestry of the Past
- India’s Cultural RootsExploring Society: India and Beyond · Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions
- Unity in Diversity, or ‘Many in the One’Exploring Society: India and Beyond · Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge TraditionsMain lab: India Quiz
- Family and CommunityExploring Society: India and Beyond · Governance and Democracy
- Grassroots Democracy — Part 1: GovernanceExploring Society: India and Beyond · Governance and Democracy
- Grassroots Democracy — Part 2: Local Government in Rural AreasExploring Society: India and Beyond · Governance and Democracy
- Grassroots Democracy — Part 3: Local Government in Urban AreasExploring Society: India and Beyond · Governance and Democracy
- The Value of WorkExploring Society: India and Beyond · Economic Life Around UsMain lab: Who Will Do This Work?
- Economic Activities Around UsExploring Society: India and Beyond · Economic Life Around Us
Class 7
20 chapters- Geographical Diversity of IndiaExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · India and the World: Land and the PeopleMain lab: Map Explorer
- Understanding the WeatherExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · India and the World: Land and the PeopleMain lab: Weather & Climate
- Climates of IndiaExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · India and the World: Land and the PeopleMain lab: Climate Atlas
- New Beginnings: Cities and StatesExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · Tapestry of the Past
- The Rise of EmpiresExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · Tapestry of the Past
- The Age of ReorganisationExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · Tapestry of the Past
- The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless CreativityExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · Tapestry of the Past
- How the Land Becomes SacredExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions
- From the Rulers to the Ruled: Types of GovernmentsExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · Governance and Democracy
- The Constitution of India — An IntroductionExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · Governance and DemocracyMain lab: Constitution
- From Barter to MoneyExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · Economic Life Around UsMain lab: Trade Routes
- Understanding MarketsExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · Economic Life Around Us
- The Story of Indian FarmingExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part II · India and the World: Land and the People
- India and Her NeighboursExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part II · India and the World: Land and the People
- Empires and Kingdoms: 6th to 10th CenturiesExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part II · Tapestry of the Past
- Turning Tides: 11th and 12th CenturiesExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part II · Tapestry of the Past
- India, a Home to ManyExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part II · Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions
- The State, the Government, and YouExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part II · Governance and Democracy
- Infrastructure: Engine of India’s DevelopmentExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part II · Economic Life Around Us
- Banks and the Magic of FinanceExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part II · Economic Life Around UsMain lab: Banking Basics
Class 8
15 chapters- Natural Resources and Their UseExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · India and the World: Land and the People
- Reshaping India’s Political MapExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · Tapestry of the Past
- The Rise of the MarathasExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · Tapestry of the Past
- The Colonial Era in IndiaExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · Tapestry of the Past
- Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral SystemExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · Governance and DemocracyMain lab: Democracy Simulator
- The Parliamentary System: Legislature and ExecutiveExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · Governance and DemocracyMain lab: Democracy Simulator
- Factors of ProductionExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part I · Economic Life Around Us
- World Geography: Some GlimpsesExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part II · India and the World: Land and the People
- India’s Long Road to IndependenceExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part II · Tapestry of the Past
- A Journey Through Indian ArchitectureExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part II · Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge TraditionsMain lab: Walls Tell Stories
- The Role of the Judiciary in Our SocietyExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part II · Governance and Democracy
- Citizenship: Rights and DutiesExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part II · Governance and DemocracyMain lab: Constitution
- Dynamics of PopulationExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part II · Economic Life Around Us
- India’s Urban LandscapeExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part II · Economic Life Around Us
- Cultural Currents: 13th to 17th CenturiesExploring Society: India and Beyond · Part II · Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions
Class 9
16 chapters- Understanding Social SciencePart 1
- Shaping of the Earth’s SurfacePart 1
- Atmosphere and ClimatePart 1Main lab: Air and Atmosphere
- Early Humans and Beginning of CivilisationPart 1
- State and Society up to 1000 CEPart 1
- DemocracyPart 1
- ElectionsPart 1Main lab: Democracy Simulator
- Building Blocks in EconomicsPart 1
- The Price Puzzle: What Drives the MarketPart 1
- Oceans and LifePart 2
- Life on EarthPart 2
- Resistance and Resilience: 1000–1700 CEPart 2
- India and the World I: 1900 BCE–1200 CEPart 2Main lab: Trade Routes
- AuthorityPart 2
- From Ideas to StartupsPart 2Main lab: Innovation Lab
- Smart Ways to Manage Your FinancesPart 2Main lab: Budget Builder
Class 10
25 chapters- The Rise of Nationalism in EuropeHistory
- Nationalism in IndiaHistory
- The Making of a Global World: Pre-modern ConnectionsHistoryMain lab: Trade Routes
- The Making of a Global World: Modern GlobalisationHistory
- The Age of IndustrialisationHistory
- Print Culture and the Modern WorldHistory
- Resources and DevelopmentGeographyMain lab: Soil and Its Types
- Forest and Wildlife ResourcesGeographyMain lab: Forests: Our Lifeline
- Water ResourcesGeography
- AgricultureGeography
- Minerals and Energy ResourcesGeographyMain lab: Sources of Energy
- Manufacturing IndustriesGeography
- Lifelines of National Economy: Map WorkGeography
- Lifelines of National Economy: Interdisciplinary ProjectGeography
- Power-sharingPolitical Science
- FederalismPolitical Science
- Gender, Religion and CastePolitical Science
- Political PartiesPolitical Science
- Outcomes of DemocracyPolitical Science
- DevelopmentEconomics
- Sectors of the Indian EconomyEconomics
- Money and CreditEconomicsMain lab: Loans Emis
- Globalisation and the Indian Economy: Meaning and DriversEconomics
- Globalisation and the Indian Economy: ProjectEconomics
- Consumer Rights, Social Issues or Sustainable DevelopmentEconomics
Class 11
72 chaptersHistory
Geography
- Geography as a DisciplineFundamentals of Physical Geography
- The Origin and Evolution of the EarthFundamentals of Physical GeographyMain lab: Big Bang & Cosmology
- Interior of the EarthFundamentals of Physical Geography
- Distribution of Oceans and ContinentsFundamentals of Physical Geography
- Geomorphic ProcessesFundamentals of Physical Geography
- Landforms and their EvolutionFundamentals of Physical Geography
- Composition and Structure of AtmosphereFundamentals of Physical Geography
- Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and TemperatureFundamentals of Physical Geography
- Atmospheric Circulation and Weather SystemsFundamentals of Physical Geography
- Water in the AtmosphereFundamentals of Physical Geography
- World Climate and Climate ChangeFundamentals of Physical Geography
- Water: OceansFundamentals of Physical Geography
- Movements of Ocean WaterFundamentals of Physical Geography
- Biodiversity and ConservationFundamentals of Physical Geography
- India — LocationIndia — Physical Environment
- Structure and PhysiographyIndia — Physical Environment
- Drainage SystemIndia — Physical Environment
- ClimateIndia — Physical EnvironmentMain lab: Climate Atlas
- Natural VegetationIndia — Physical Environment
- Natural Hazards and DisastersIndia — Physical Environment
Economics
- IntroductionStatistics for Economics
- Collection, Organisation and Presentation of DataStatistics for Economics
- Statistical Tools: Measures of Central TendencyStatistics for Economics
- Statistical Tools: CorrelationStatistics for Economics
- Statistical Tools: Index NumbersStatistics for Economics
- IntroductionIntroductory Microeconomics
- Consumer’s EquilibriumIntroductory Microeconomics
- Demand and Price Elasticity of DemandIntroductory Microeconomics
- Production Function and CostsIntroductory Microeconomics
- Revenue and Producer’s EquilibriumIntroductory Microeconomics
- Supply and Price Elasticity of SupplyIntroductory Microeconomics
- Perfect Competition: Price Determination and Simple ApplicationsIntroductory Microeconomics
Political Science
- Constitution: Why and How?Indian Constitution at Work
- Rights in the Indian ConstitutionIndian Constitution at WorkMain lab: Constitution
- Election and RepresentationIndian Constitution at WorkMain lab: Democracy Simulator
- ExecutiveIndian Constitution at Work
- LegislatureIndian Constitution at Work
- JudiciaryIndian Constitution at Work
- FederalismIndian Constitution at Work
- Local GovernmentsIndian Constitution at Work
- Constitution as a Living DocumentIndian Constitution at WorkMain lab: Constitution
- The Philosophy of the ConstitutionIndian Constitution at Work
- Political Theory: An IntroductionPolitical Theory
- FreedomPolitical Theory
- EqualityPolitical Theory
- Social JusticePolitical Theory
- RightsPolitical Theory
- CitizenshipPolitical Theory
- NationalismPolitical Theory
- SecularismPolitical Theory
Psychology
- Understanding PsychologyPsychology, Class XI (NCERT)
- Methods of Enquiry in PsychologyPsychology, Class XI (NCERT)
- Human DevelopmentPsychology, Class XI (NCERT)
- Sensory, Attentional and Perceptual ProcessesPsychology, Class XI (NCERT)
- LearningPsychology, Class XI (NCERT)
- Human MemoryPsychology, Class XI (NCERT)
- ThinkingPsychology, Class XI (NCERT)
- Motivation and EmotionPsychology, Class XI (NCERT)
Sociology
- Sociology, Society and its Relationship with other Social SciencesIntroducing Sociology
- Terms, Concepts and their use in SociologyIntroducing Sociology
- Understanding Social InstitutionsIntroducing Sociology
- Culture and SocializationIntroducing Sociology
- Social Change and Social Order in Rural and Urban SocietyUnderstanding Society
- Introducing Western SociologistsUnderstanding Society
- Indian SociologistsUnderstanding Society
Class 12
73 chaptersHistory
- Bricks, Beads and BonesThemes in Indian History I
- Kings, Farmers and TownsThemes in Indian History I
- Kinship, Caste and ClassThemes in Indian History I
- Thinkers, Beliefs and BuildingsThemes in Indian History I
- Through the Eyes of TravellersThemes in Indian History II
- Bhakti–Sufi TraditionsThemes in Indian History II
- An Imperial Capital: VijayanagaraThemes in Indian History II
- Peasants, Zamindars and the StateThemes in Indian History II
- Colonialism and the CountrysideThemes in Indian History III
- Rebels and the RajThemes in Indian History III
- Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist MovementThemes in Indian History III
- Framing the ConstitutionThemes in Indian History III
Geography
- Human Geography: Nature and ScopeFundamentals of Human Geography
- The World Population: Distribution, Density and GrowthFundamentals of Human Geography
- Human DevelopmentFundamentals of Human Geography
- Primary ActivitiesFundamentals of Human Geography
- Secondary ActivitiesFundamentals of Human Geography
- Tertiary and Quaternary ActivitiesFundamentals of Human Geography
- Transport and CommunicationFundamentals of Human Geography
- International TradeFundamentals of Human Geography
- Population: Distribution, Density, Growth and CompositionIndia — People and Economy
- Human SettlementsIndia — People and Economy
- Land Resources and AgricultureIndia — People and Economy
- Water ResourcesIndia — People and Economy
- Mineral and Energy ResourcesIndia — People and Economy
- Planning and Sustainable Development in Indian ContextIndia — People and Economy
- Transport and CommunicationIndia — People and Economy
- International TradeIndia — People and Economy
- Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and ProblemsIndia — People and Economy
Economics
- National Income and Related AggregatesIntroductory Macroeconomics
- Money and BankingIntroductory Macroeconomics
- Determination of Income and EmploymentIntroductory Macroeconomics
- Government Budget and the EconomyIntroductory Macroeconomics
- Balance of PaymentsIntroductory Macroeconomics
- Development Experience (1947–90) and Economic Reforms since 1991Indian Economic Development
- Current Challenges: Human Capital FormationIndian Economic Development
- Current Challenges: Rural DevelopmentIndian Economic Development
- Current Challenges: EmploymentIndian Economic Development
- Current Challenges: Sustainable Economic DevelopmentIndian Economic Development
- Development Experience of India: A Comparison with NeighboursIndian Economic Development
Political Science
- The End of BipolarityContemporary World Politics
- Contemporary Centres of PowerContemporary World Politics
- Contemporary South AsiaContemporary World Politics
- International OrganizationsContemporary World Politics
- Security in the Contemporary WorldContemporary World Politics
- Environment and Natural ResourcesContemporary World Politics
- GlobalisationContemporary World Politics
- Challenges of Nation-BuildingPolitics in India since Independence
- Era of One-Party DominancePolitics in India since Independence
- Politics of Planned DevelopmentPolitics in India since Independence
- India’s External RelationsPolitics in India since Independence
- Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress SystemPolitics in India since Independence
- The Crisis of Democratic OrderPolitics in India since Independence
- Regional AspirationsPolitics in India since Independence
- Recent Developments in Indian PoliticsPolitics in India since Independence
Psychology
- Variations in Psychological AttributesPsychology, Class XII (NCERT)
- Self and PersonalityPsychology, Class XII (NCERT)
- Meeting Life ChallengesPsychology, Class XII (NCERT)
- Psychological DisordersPsychology, Class XII (NCERT)
- Therapeutic ApproachesPsychology, Class XII (NCERT)
- Attitude and Social CognitionPsychology, Class XII (NCERT)
- Social Influence and Group ProcessesPsychology, Class XII (NCERT)
Sociology
- Introducing Indian SocietyIndian Society
- The Demographic Structure of the Indian SocietyIndian Society
- Social Institutions: Continuity and ChangeIndian Society
- Patterns of Social Inequality and ExclusionIndian Society
- The Challenges of Cultural DiversityIndian Society
- Suggestions for Project WorkIndian Society
- Structural ChangeSocial Change and Development in India
- Cultural ChangeSocial Change and Development in India
- Change and Development in Rural SocietySocial Change and Development in India
- Change and Development in Industrial SocietySocial Change and Development in India
- Social MovementsSocial Change and Development in India
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