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# Exploring Society India and Beyond

Exploring Society India and Beyond is a CBSE Class 6 book for the subject Social Science on Edzy.

## Knowledge Snapshot

| Field | Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Board | CBSE |
| Curriculum | CBSE |
| Class | Class 6 |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Book | Exploring Society India and Beyond |
| Book Slug | exploring-society-india-and-beyond |
| Chapter Count | 14 |
| Topic Count | 97 |
| Last Updated | 2026-06-25 |

## OKF Hierarchy

| Level | Title | Canonical URL | Markdown URL |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Class | Class 6 | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-6 | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/class/cbse-class-6.md |
| Subject | Social Science | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-6-social-science | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/subject/cbse-class-6-social-science.md |
| Book | Exploring Society India and Beyond | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/book/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond.md |

## Chapter Index

| No. | Chapter ID | Chapter | Chapter Number In Book | Pages | Page Count | Topics | Canonical URL | Markdown URL |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 69be412cfb9c6746d7c3dc10 | Why Social Science? | 1 | 1-26 | 26 | 7 | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-why-social-science | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-why-social-science.md |
| 2 | 69be415ffb9c6746d7c3f334 | Oceans and Continents | 2 | 27-40 | 14 | 7 | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-oceans-and-continents | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-oceans-and-continents.md |
| 3 | 69be417bfb9c6746d7c41b95 | Landforms and Life | 3 | 41-58 | 18 | 7 | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-landforms-and-life | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-landforms-and-life.md |
| 4 | 69be4195fb9c6746d7c45c72 | Timeline and Sources of History | 4 | 59-74 | 16 | 7 | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-timeline-and-sources-of-history | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-timeline-and-sources-of-history.md |
| 5 | 69be41b5fb9c6746d7c46bf7 | India, That Is Bharat | 5 | 75-84 | 10 | 6 | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-india-that-is-bharat | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-india-that-is-bharat.md |
| 6 | 69be41dafb9c6746d7c47ec1 | The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation | 6 | 85-104 | 20 | 7 | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-the-beginnings-of-indian-civilisation | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-the-beginnings-of-indian-civilisation.md |
| 7 | 69be41fefb9c6746d7c493dc | India’s Cultural Roots | 7 | 105-124 | 20 | 8 | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-indias-cultural-roots | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-indias-cultural-roots.md |
| 8 | 69be426ffb9c6746d7c4cb60 | Unity in Diversity, or ‘Many in the One’ | 8 | 125-136 | 12 | 6 | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-unity-in-diversity-or-many-in-the-one | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-unity-in-diversity-or-many-in-the-one.md |
| 9 | 69be451dfb9c6746d7c6376b | Family and Community | 9 | 137-148 | 12 | 7 | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-family-and-community | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-family-and-community.md |
| 10 | 69be454ffb9c6746d7c64e8d | Grassroots Democracy — Part 1: Governance | 10 | 149-162 | 14 | 7 | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-grassroots-democracy-part-1-governance | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-grassroots-democracy-part-1-governance.md |
| 11 | 69be457afb9c6746d7c677d7 | Grassroots Democracy — Part 2: Local Government 163 in Rural Area | 11 | 163-172 | 10 | 6 | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-grassroots-democracy-part-2-local-government-163-in-rural-area | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-grassroots-democracy-part-2-local-government-163-in-rural-area.md |
| 12 | 69be459efb9c6746d7c68bc1 | Grassroots Democracy — Part 3: Local Government 173 in Urban Areas | 12 | 173-182 | 10 | 7 | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-grassroots-democracy-part-3-local-government-173-in-urban-areas | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-grassroots-democracy-part-3-local-government-173-in-urban-areas.md |
| 13 | 69be45befb9c6746d7c69c2d | The Value of Work | 13 | 183-194 | 12 | 7 | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-the-value-of-work | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-the-value-of-work.md |
| 14 | 69be4692fb9c6746d7c70f98 | Economic Activities Around Us | 14 | 195-208 | 14 | 7 | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-economic-activities-around-us | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-6-social-science-exploring-society-india-and-beyond-economic-activities-around-us.md |

## Chapter Source Index

| No. | Chapter Number In Book | Chapter | Source PDF |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 1 | Why Social Science? | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/10f1c299-6ec4-4bee-891d-0d2db735605c.pdf |
| 2 | 2 | Oceans and Continents | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/1035d6fc-3616-4db6-b10e-e0390523635d.pdf |
| 3 | 3 | Landforms and Life | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/9f473544-69d5-46b9-830b-d89832521cfa.pdf |
| 4 | 4 | Timeline and Sources of History | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/911a039a-cc34-47d8-a6ec-96487686b546.pdf |
| 5 | 5 | India, That Is Bharat | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/18a51266-d404-4ef0-bd4b-6d7b847308a7.pdf |
| 6 | 6 | The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/f2e4ff44-dd15-4b68-ab58-5da7a8223a55.pdf |
| 7 | 7 | India’s Cultural Roots | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/559e6523-d5ce-40d0-86fe-bdaabe8df525.pdf |
| 8 | 8 | Unity in Diversity, or ‘Many in the One’ | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/b291d5e8-493d-4add-8717-c2d4362d7dab.pdf |
| 9 | 9 | Family and Community | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/164bc2d4-a7d6-4046-b99d-c0ba97fe98d4.pdf |
| 10 | 10 | Grassroots Democracy — Part 1: Governance | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/1c108324-6688-4718-8ed0-63d8e9a71629.pdf |
| 11 | 11 | Grassroots Democracy — Part 2: Local Government 163 in Rural Area | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/10ec68b5-2ceb-4465-83e8-a5db742a685f.pdf |
| 12 | 12 | Grassroots Democracy — Part 3: Local Government 173 in Urban Areas | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/5f1e9931-9856-40b4-86ae-627ef908b5c2.pdf |
| 13 | 13 | The Value of Work | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/3a36bea1-de49-428c-91df-d95a33560a49.pdf |
| 14 | 14 | Economic Activities Around Us | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/a6424ab2-d886-410e-b1c3-99c96028983b.pdf |

## Topic Inventory

| No. | Topic ID | Topic |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 69ca7a1e66b5a604d0727e78 | Introduction to Social Science |
| 2 | 69ca7a1e66b5a604d0727e7c | The Importance of Social Science |
| 3 | 69ca7a1e66b5a604d0727e80 | Subdisciplines of Social Science |
| 4 | 69ca7a1e66b5a604d0727e84 | Broad Themes in Social Science |
| 5 | 69ca7a1e66b5a604d0727e88 | Using Maps in Social Science |
| 6 | 69ca7a1e66b5a604d0727e8c | Coordinates and Mapping |
| 7 | 69ca7a1e66b5a604d0727e90 | Time Zones and Societal Implications |
| 8 | 69ca7a1a66b5a604d07267b7 | What are Oceans and Continents? |
| 9 | 69ca7a1a66b5a604d07267bb | The Distribution of Water and Land on Earth |
| 10 | 69ca7a1a66b5a604d07267bf | Oceans and Life |
| 11 | 69ca7a1a66b5a604d07267c3 | Oceans and Disasters |
| 12 | 69ca7a1a66b5a604d07267c7 | Continents |
| 13 | 69ca7a1a66b5a604d07267cb | Islands |
| 14 | 69ca7a1a66b5a604d07267cf | The Importance of Oceans |
| 15 | 69ca7a5b66b5a604d07454c6 | Introduction to Landforms |
| 16 | 69ca7a5b66b5a604d07454ca | Mountains |
| 17 | 69ca7a5b66b5a604d07454ce | Mountain Environment and Ecosystem |
| 18 | 69ca7a5b66b5a604d07454d2 | Plateaus |
| 19 | 69ca7a5b66b5a604d07454d6 | Plains |
| 20 | 69ca7a5b66b5a604d07454da | Human Adaptation to Landforms |
| 21 | 69ca7a5b66b5a604d07454de | Deserts and Arid Landscapes |
| 22 | 69ca7a5866b5a604d07436c0 | Measuring Historical Time |
| 23 | 69ca7a5866b5a604d07436c4 | Sources of History |
| 24 | 69ca7a5866b5a604d07436c8 | Types of Historical Sources |
| 25 | 69ca7a5866b5a604d07436cc | Role of Archaeologists and Historians |
| 26 | 69ca7a5866b5a604d07436d0 | Life of Early Humans |
| 27 | 69ca7a5866b5a604d07436d4 | Agricultural Developments |
| 28 | 69ca7a5866b5a604d07436d8 | Importance of Timelines |
| 29 | 69ca7a8c66b5a604d075c158 | Defining India |
| 30 | 69ca7a8c66b5a604d075c15d | Ancient Names for India |
| 31 | 69ca7a8c66b5a604d075c163 | Bhārat and Jambudvīpa |
| 32 | 69ca7a8c66b5a604d075c167 | Foreign Perspectives on India |
| 33 | 69ca7a8c66b5a604d075c16d | Evolution of the Name 'India' |
| 34 | 69ca7a8c66b5a604d075c171 | Cultural Significance of Names |
| 35 | 69ca7a9966b5a604d0761ba6 | What is a Civilisation? |
| 36 | 69ca7a9966b5a604d0761baa | Beginning of the Indus-Sarasvatī Civilisation |
| 37 | 69ca7a9966b5a604d0761bae | From Village to City |
| 38 | 69ca7a9966b5a604d0761bb2 | Town-Planning and Urban Design |
| 39 | 69ca7a9966b5a604d0761bb6 | Water Management |
| 40 | 69ca7a9966b5a604d0761bba | What Did the Harappans Eat? |
| 41 | 69ca7a9966b5a604d0761bbe | A Brisk Trade |
| 42 | 69ca7a9966b5a604d0761bc2 | The End or a New Beginning? |
| 43 | 69ca7ad066b5a604d077bcbc | Introduction to Indian Culture |
| 44 | 69ca7ad066b5a604d077bcc0 | The Vedas and Their Significance |
| 45 | 69ca7ad066b5a604d077bcc4 | Vedic Society and Structure |
| 46 | 69ca7ad066b5a604d077bcc8 | Schools of Thought Emerging from Vedic Culture |
| 47 | 69ca7ad066b5a604d077bccc | Buddhism and Its Core Principles |
| 48 | 69ca7ad066b5a604d077bcd0 | Jainism and Its Teachings |
| 49 | 69ca7ad066b5a604d077bcd4 | Folk and Tribal Traditions in India |
| 50 | 69ca7ad066b5a604d077bcd8 | Interactions Between Various Belief Systems |
| 51 | 69ca7ac266b5a604d07754da | What is Meant by ‘Unity in Diversity’? |
| 52 | 69ca7ac266b5a604d07754de | Aspects of India’s Diversity |
| 53 | 69ca7ac266b5a604d07754e2 | Food for All |
| 54 | 69ca7ac266b5a604d07754e6 | Textiles and Clothing |
| 55 | 69ca7ac266b5a604d07754ea | Festivals Galore |
| 56 | 69ca7ac266b5a604d07754ee | An Epic Spread |
| 57 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f4d | Importance of Family |
| 58 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f51 | Types of Families |
| 59 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f5b | Roles and Responsibilities within Families |
| 60 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f63 | Community Connections |
| 61 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f6a | Interdependence in Community |
| 62 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f70 | Modern Community Structures |
| 63 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f78 | Duties and Roles in Communal Life |
| 64 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f97 | Understanding Governance |
| 65 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f9b | The Need for Government |
| 66 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f9f | Concept and Importance of Democracy |
| 67 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796fa3 | Three Organs of Government |
| 68 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796fa7 | Separation of Powers |
| 69 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796fab | Levels of Government |
| 70 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796faf | Grassroots Democracy |
| 71 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e36 | Introduction to Panchayati Raj System |
| 72 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e3a | Structure of the Panchayati Raj |
| 73 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e3e | Functions of the Gram Panchayat |
| 74 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e42 | Child-Friendly Panchayat Initiative |
| 75 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e46 | Role of Exemplary Sarpanchs |
| 76 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e4a | Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad |
| 77 | 69ca7b8066b5a604d07d2327 | Urban Local Bodies – Definition |
| 78 | 69ca7b8066b5a604d07d232e | Functions of Urban Local Bodies |
| 79 | 69ca7b8066b5a604d07d2335 | Importance of Urban Local Bodies in Governance |
| 80 | 69ca7b8066b5a604d07d233b | Ward Committees – Structure and Role |
| 81 | 69ca7b8066b5a604d07d2341 | Historical Context of Municipal Corporations |
| 82 | 69ca7b8066b5a604d07d2348 | Participatory Democracy in Urban Areas |
| 83 | 69ca7b8166b5a604d07d2350 | Municipal Corporations and Their Functions |
| 84 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e59 | Introduction to Work |
| 85 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e5d | Types of Activities |
| 86 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e61 | Economic Activities |
| 87 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e65 | Examples of Economic Activities |
| 88 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e69 | Non-Economic Activities |
| 89 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e6d | Importance of Non-Economic Activities |
| 90 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e71 | Community Participation |
| 91 | 69ca7b7866b5a604d07ce010 | Introduction to Economic Activities |
| 92 | 69ca7b7866b5a604d07ce014 | Classification of Economic Activities |
| 93 | 69ca7b7866b5a604d07ce018 | Primary Sector Activities |
| 94 | 69ca7b7866b5a604d07ce01c | Secondary Sector Activities |
| 95 | 69ca7b7866b5a604d07ce020 | Tertiary Sector Activities |
| 96 | 69ca7b7866b5a604d07ce024 | Interdependence Among Economic Sectors |
| 97 | 69ca7b7866b5a604d07ce028 | Economic Activities in Society |

## Chapter-Wise Topic Map

### 1. Why Social Science?

| No. | Topic ID | Topic |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 69ca7a1e66b5a604d0727e78 | Introduction to Social Science |
| 2 | 69ca7a1e66b5a604d0727e7c | The Importance of Social Science |
| 3 | 69ca7a1e66b5a604d0727e80 | Subdisciplines of Social Science |
| 4 | 69ca7a1e66b5a604d0727e84 | Broad Themes in Social Science |
| 5 | 69ca7a1e66b5a604d0727e88 | Using Maps in Social Science |
| 6 | 69ca7a1e66b5a604d0727e8c | Coordinates and Mapping |
| 7 | 69ca7a1e66b5a604d0727e90 | Time Zones and Societal Implications |

### 2. Oceans and Continents

| No. | Topic ID | Topic |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 69ca7a1a66b5a604d07267b7 | What are Oceans and Continents? |
| 2 | 69ca7a1a66b5a604d07267bb | The Distribution of Water and Land on Earth |
| 3 | 69ca7a1a66b5a604d07267bf | Oceans and Life |
| 4 | 69ca7a1a66b5a604d07267c3 | Oceans and Disasters |
| 5 | 69ca7a1a66b5a604d07267c7 | Continents |
| 6 | 69ca7a1a66b5a604d07267cb | Islands |
| 7 | 69ca7a1a66b5a604d07267cf | The Importance of Oceans |

### 3. Landforms and Life

| No. | Topic ID | Topic |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 69ca7a5b66b5a604d07454c6 | Introduction to Landforms |
| 2 | 69ca7a5b66b5a604d07454ca | Mountains |
| 3 | 69ca7a5b66b5a604d07454ce | Mountain Environment and Ecosystem |
| 4 | 69ca7a5b66b5a604d07454d2 | Plateaus |
| 5 | 69ca7a5b66b5a604d07454d6 | Plains |
| 6 | 69ca7a5b66b5a604d07454da | Human Adaptation to Landforms |
| 7 | 69ca7a5b66b5a604d07454de | Deserts and Arid Landscapes |

### 4. Timeline and Sources of History

| No. | Topic ID | Topic |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 69ca7a5866b5a604d07436c0 | Measuring Historical Time |
| 2 | 69ca7a5866b5a604d07436c4 | Sources of History |
| 3 | 69ca7a5866b5a604d07436c8 | Types of Historical Sources |
| 4 | 69ca7a5866b5a604d07436cc | Role of Archaeologists and Historians |
| 5 | 69ca7a5866b5a604d07436d0 | Life of Early Humans |
| 6 | 69ca7a5866b5a604d07436d4 | Agricultural Developments |
| 7 | 69ca7a5866b5a604d07436d8 | Importance of Timelines |

### 5. India, That Is Bharat

| No. | Topic ID | Topic |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 69ca7a8c66b5a604d075c158 | Defining India |
| 2 | 69ca7a8c66b5a604d075c15d | Ancient Names for India |
| 3 | 69ca7a8c66b5a604d075c163 | Bhārat and Jambudvīpa |
| 4 | 69ca7a8c66b5a604d075c167 | Foreign Perspectives on India |
| 5 | 69ca7a8c66b5a604d075c16d | Evolution of the Name 'India' |
| 6 | 69ca7a8c66b5a604d075c171 | Cultural Significance of Names |

### 6. The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation

| No. | Topic ID | Topic |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 69ca7a9966b5a604d0761ba6 | What is a Civilisation? |
| 2 | 69ca7a9966b5a604d0761baa | Beginning of the Indus-Sarasvatī Civilisation |
| 3 | 69ca7a9966b5a604d0761bae | From Village to City |
| 4 | 69ca7a9966b5a604d0761bb2 | Town-Planning and Urban Design |
| 5 | 69ca7a9966b5a604d0761bb6 | Water Management |
| 6 | 69ca7a9966b5a604d0761bba | What Did the Harappans Eat? |
| 7 | 69ca7a9966b5a604d0761bbe | A Brisk Trade |
| 8 | 69ca7a9966b5a604d0761bc2 | The End or a New Beginning? |

### 7. India’s Cultural Roots

| No. | Topic ID | Topic |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 69ca7ad066b5a604d077bcbc | Introduction to Indian Culture |
| 2 | 69ca7ad066b5a604d077bcc0 | The Vedas and Their Significance |
| 3 | 69ca7ad066b5a604d077bcc4 | Vedic Society and Structure |
| 4 | 69ca7ad066b5a604d077bcc8 | Schools of Thought Emerging from Vedic Culture |
| 5 | 69ca7ad066b5a604d077bccc | Buddhism and Its Core Principles |
| 6 | 69ca7ad066b5a604d077bcd0 | Jainism and Its Teachings |
| 7 | 69ca7ad066b5a604d077bcd4 | Folk and Tribal Traditions in India |
| 8 | 69ca7ad066b5a604d077bcd8 | Interactions Between Various Belief Systems |

### 8. Unity in Diversity, or ‘Many in the One’

| No. | Topic ID | Topic |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 69ca7ac266b5a604d07754da | What is Meant by ‘Unity in Diversity’? |
| 2 | 69ca7ac266b5a604d07754de | Aspects of India’s Diversity |
| 3 | 69ca7ac266b5a604d07754e2 | Food for All |
| 4 | 69ca7ac266b5a604d07754e6 | Textiles and Clothing |
| 5 | 69ca7ac266b5a604d07754ea | Festivals Galore |
| 6 | 69ca7ac266b5a604d07754ee | An Epic Spread |

### 9. Family and Community

| No. | Topic ID | Topic |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f4d | Importance of Family |
| 2 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f51 | Types of Families |
| 3 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f5b | Roles and Responsibilities within Families |
| 4 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f63 | Community Connections |
| 5 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f6a | Interdependence in Community |
| 6 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f70 | Modern Community Structures |
| 7 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f78 | Duties and Roles in Communal Life |

### 10. Grassroots Democracy — Part 1: Governance

| No. | Topic ID | Topic |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f97 | Understanding Governance |
| 2 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f9b | The Need for Government |
| 3 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796f9f | Concept and Importance of Democracy |
| 4 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796fa3 | Three Organs of Government |
| 5 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796fa7 | Separation of Powers |
| 6 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796fab | Levels of Government |
| 7 | 69ca7b0866b5a604d0796faf | Grassroots Democracy |

### 11. Grassroots Democracy — Part 2: Local Government 163 in Rural Area

| No. | Topic ID | Topic |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e36 | Introduction to Panchayati Raj System |
| 2 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e3a | Structure of the Panchayati Raj |
| 3 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e3e | Functions of the Gram Panchayat |
| 4 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e42 | Child-Friendly Panchayat Initiative |
| 5 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e46 | Role of Exemplary Sarpanchs |
| 6 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e4a | Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad |

### 12. Grassroots Democracy — Part 3: Local Government 173 in Urban Areas

| No. | Topic ID | Topic |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 69ca7b8066b5a604d07d2327 | Urban Local Bodies – Definition |
| 2 | 69ca7b8066b5a604d07d232e | Functions of Urban Local Bodies |
| 3 | 69ca7b8066b5a604d07d2335 | Importance of Urban Local Bodies in Governance |
| 4 | 69ca7b8066b5a604d07d233b | Ward Committees – Structure and Role |
| 5 | 69ca7b8066b5a604d07d2341 | Historical Context of Municipal Corporations |
| 6 | 69ca7b8066b5a604d07d2348 | Participatory Democracy in Urban Areas |
| 7 | 69ca7b8166b5a604d07d2350 | Municipal Corporations and Their Functions |

### 13. The Value of Work

| No. | Topic ID | Topic |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e59 | Introduction to Work |
| 2 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e5d | Types of Activities |
| 3 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e61 | Economic Activities |
| 4 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e65 | Examples of Economic Activities |
| 5 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e69 | Non-Economic Activities |
| 6 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e6d | Importance of Non-Economic Activities |
| 7 | 69ca7b4566b5a604d07b3e71 | Community Participation |

### 14. Economic Activities Around Us

| No. | Topic ID | Topic |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 69ca7b7866b5a604d07ce010 | Introduction to Economic Activities |
| 2 | 69ca7b7866b5a604d07ce014 | Classification of Economic Activities |
| 3 | 69ca7b7866b5a604d07ce018 | Primary Sector Activities |
| 4 | 69ca7b7866b5a604d07ce01c | Secondary Sector Activities |
| 5 | 69ca7b7866b5a604d07ce020 | Tertiary Sector Activities |
| 6 | 69ca7b7866b5a604d07ce024 | Interdependence Among Economic Sectors |
| 7 | 69ca7b7866b5a604d07ce028 | Economic Activities in Society |

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