Class 7 Exploring Society India and Beyond (Part 1)

1. Introduction Markets are places where people buy and sell different goods and services. These goods can be anything from vegetables and clothes to electronics, while services include things like tailoring or haircuts. The famous economist Adam Smith said that markets bring prosperity by meeting people’s needs. Markets play a very imp role in our […]

1. Introduction Money is something we use in our daily life. Earlier people used to exchange goods and services through a system called barter. Imagine giving your wheat to get shoes – that’s barter! The way we trade and exchange things has changed a lot because of money. The famous economist John Maynard Keynes said

1. Introduction The Constitution of India is one of the most imp documents that guides how our nation is governed. It officially came into effect on 26 January 1950, which is why we celebrate Republic Day on this date every year. When our Constitution was adopted, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who became India’s first President, emphasized

1. Introduction Government plays an essential role in running a country and ensuring the welfare of its people. If we look at ancient Indian wisdom, Kautilya’s Arthaśhāstra talks about three main duties of a ruler: protecting people from external threats, maintaining law and order within the country, and safeguarding people’s welfare. Different countries have different

1. Introduction The concept of sacredness in India is very rich and layered. It refers to things that have deep religious or spiritual meaning and deserve our respect and reverence. Sacred things in India can be special locations, shrines, pilgrimage journeys, routes, or even the land itself. What makes India unique is how sacredness connects

Hello students! Today we’ll study about the Gupta Era – one of the most amazing periods in Indian history. These notes will cover everything you need to know about this golden age of India’s past. 1. Introduction The Gupta Era, which lasted from the 3rd to 6th century CE, is often called the classical age

Hello students! Today we’re going to study about the Age of Reorganisation in ancient India. This is a very interesting period that came after the decline of the Maurya Empire. Let’s learn about the various kingdoms and cultural developments that shaped India during this time. 1. Introduction After the mighty Maurya Empire declined around 185

Hello students! Today we’ll study about the rise of empires in ancient India. These notes will help you understand how empires shaped our country’s history. Let’s get started! 1. Introduction Empires played a major role in shaping India’s history. An empire is basically a large territory that brings together many smaller kingdoms under one ruler.

In this chapter we will study about ancient Indian cities and states. This will help you understand how urbanization developed in India. 1. Introduction Ancient India saw two major waves of urbanisation that shaped our history. The first one was the Harappan civilisation which existed before 2000 BCE. These cities had amazing features like: But

India has diverse climate across its landscape. From the snowy Himalayas in the north to the tropical coastlines in the south, our country experiences remarkable variety in weather patterns. Let’s study the different climates of India and understand how they affect our daily lives and environment. 1. Introduction Climate refers to the long-term weather pattern

Weather is what’s happening in the atmosphere around us at any time – whether it’s hot, cold, rainy, or windy. It affects our daily lives more than we realize. Main Elements of Weather ✔️ Temperature – How hot or cold it is✔️ Precipitation – Rain, snow, hail falling from sky✔️ Atmospheric Pressure – Weight of

India is the 7th largest country in the world, is known for its geographical diversity. As Sri Aurobindo said, “To us, by its very geography, the country [India] appears to be quite distinct from other countries, and that itself gives it a certain national character.” When Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian astronaut to go into