Theme A โ Land and the People
3 chaptersIndia's varied physical landscape โ mountains, plains, deserts, and coasts; how weather is measured and changes daily; India's distinct climate zones and how they affect agriculture, clothing, and daily life.
- Geographical Diversity of India
- Understanding the Weather
- Climates of India
Theme B โ Tapestry of the Past
4 chaptersEarly Indian states and urban centres; the Maurya and other empires; political reorganisation after the Mauryas; the Gupta period's achievements in science, literature, and art.
- New Beginnings: Cities and States
- The Rise of Empires
- The Age of Reorganisation
- The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity
Theme C โ Cultural Heritage & Knowledge Traditions
1 chaptersWhy certain places, rivers, and mountains hold sacred significance in Indian traditions โ the relationship between geography, history, and religious heritage.
- How the Land Becomes Sacred
Themes D & E โ Governance and Economic Life
4 chaptersDifferent forms of government (monarchy, democracy, republic); the significance of a constitution; the evolution of exchange from barter to modern money; how markets function and connect buyers and sellers.
- From the Rulers to the Ruled: Types of Governments
- The Constitution of India โ An Introduction
- From Barter to Money
- Understanding Markets