LEARNING OUTCOMES OF NCERT
CLASS VI, SOCIAL SCIENCE
Distinguishes between stars, planets and satellites e.g., sun, earth and moon
Recognises that the earth is a unique celestial body due to existence of life, zones of the
earth with special reference to biosphere
Demonstrates day and night; and seasons
Locates directions on the flat surface; and continents and oceans on the world map
Identifies latitudes and longitudes, e.g., poles, equator, tropics, States /UTs of India and
other neighbouring countries on globe and the world map
Locates physical features of India such as– mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, desert, etc.
on the map of India
Draws a neighbourhood map showing scale, direction, and features with the help of
conventional symbols
Examines critically the superstitions related to eclipses
Identifies different types of sources (archaeological, literary etc.) and describes their use in
reconstruction of history of this period.
Locates important historical sites, places on an outline map of India
Recognises distinctive features of early human cultures and explains their growth
Lists out significant contributions of important kingdoms, dynasties with examples viz.,
Ashokan inscriptions, Gupta coins, Ratha temples by Pallavas etc.
Explains broad developments during the ancient period, e.g., hunting–gathering stage, the
beginning of agriculture, the first cities on the Indus etc. and relates the developments
occurring in one place with another
Describes issues, events, personalities mentioned in literary works of the time
Describes the implications of India’s contacts with regions outside India in the fields of
religion, art, architecture, etc.
Outlines India’s significant contributions in culture and science viz. Astronomy, medicine,
mathematics, and knowledge of metals, etc.
Synthesises information related to various historical development
Analyses basic ideas and values of various religions and systems of thought during ancient
period
Describes various forms of human diversity around her /him.
Develops a healthy attitude towards various kinds of diversity around her /him
Recognises various forms of discrimination and understands the nature and sources of
discrimination
Differentiates between equality and inequality in various forms to treat them in a healthy
way
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF NCERT
CLASS VII, SOCIAL SCIENCE
Identifies major layers of the earth’s interior, rock types, layers of the atmosphere in a
diagram
Locates distribution and extent of different climatic regions on the world map or globe.
Explains preventive actions to be undertaken in the event of disasters, e.g., earthquake,
floods, droughts.
Describes formation of landforms due to various factors.
Explains composition and structure of the atmosphere.
Describes different components of the environment and the interrelationship between them
Analyses factors contributing to pollution in their surroundings and lists measures to
prevent it.
Reasons and factors leading to diversity in flora and fauna, e.g., climate, landforms, etc.
Reflects on the factors leading to disasters and calamities
Shows sensitivity to the need for conservation of natural resources– air, water, energy,
flora and fauna
Draws interrelationship between climatic regions and life of people living in different
climatic regions of the world, including India
Analyses factors that impact development of specific regions
Provides examples of sources used to study various periods in history
Relates key historical developments during medieval period occurring in one place with
another.
Explains the relationship between livelihood patterns and the geographical condition of the
area inhabited, e.g., tribes, nomadic pastoralists and banjaras.
Analyses socio-political and economic changes during medieval period
Analyses administrative measures and strategies for military control adopted by different
kingdoms, e.g., the Khaljis, and Tughluqs, Mughals, etc.
Draws comparisons between policies of different rulers
Describes distinctive developments in style and technology used for construction of
temples, tombs and mosques with examples.
Analyses factors which led to the emergence of new religious ideas and movements (bhakti
and sufi)
Draws inferences from poetry of bhakti and Sufi saints about existing social order
Explains the significance of equality in democracy
Distinguishes between political equality, economic equality, and social equality
Interprets social, political and economic issues in one’s own region with reference to the
right to equality
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF NCERT
CLASS VIII, SOCIAL SCIENCE
Classifies different types of industries based on raw materials, size and ownership
Describes major crops, types of farming and agricultural practices in her /his own area /
state
Interprets the world map for uneven distribution of population
Describes causes of forest fire, landslide, industrial disasters and their risk reduction
measures
Locates distribution of important minerals, e.g., coal and mineral oil on the world map
Analyses uneven distribution of natural and human made resources on the earth
Justifies judicious use of natural resources such as water, soil, forest, etc. To maintain
developments in all areas
Analyses the factors due to which some countries are known for production of major crops,
e.g., wheat, rice, cotton, jute, etc., and locates these countries on the world map
Draws interrelationship between types of farming and development in different regions of
the world
Draws bar diagram to show population of different countries /India /states
Distinguishes the ‘modern period’ from the ‘medieval’ and the ‘ancient’ periods through
the use of sources, nomenclatures used for various regions of the Indian sub- continent and
the broad developments
Explains how the English East India Company became the most dominant power
Explains the differences in the impact of colonial agrarian policies in different regions of
the country like the ‘indigo rebellion’
Describes the forms of different tribal societies in the 19th century and their relationship
with the environment.
Explains the policies of the colonial administration towards the tribal communities
Explains the origin, nature and spread of the revolt of 1857 and the lessons learned from it
Analyses the decline of pre-existing urban centres and handicraft industries and the
development of new urban centres and industries in India during the colonial period
Explains the institutionalisation of the new education system in India
Analyses the issues related to caste, women, widow remarriage, child marriage, social
reforms and the laws and policies of colonial administration towards these issues
Outlines major developments that occurred during the modern period in the field of arts
Outlines the course of the Indian national movement from the 1870s till independence
Analyses the significant developments in the process of nation building
