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Tamil Nadu Class 8 Social Science 30-Day Revision Plan — Samacheer Kalvi

Structured 30-day revision plan for Class 8 Social Science Tamil Nadu State Board students covering all chapters, important questions, and model papers before the annual exam.

Updated 11 May 20263 min read

Before You Start

  • Collect your Social Science textbook, notebook, and this guide.
  • Note your weakest chapters from the last test or class.
  • Mark those chapters for extra time in this plan.

Week 1 — Term 1 Chapters (Days 1–8)

DayTask
Day 1Read Sources of History; write key terms and examples
Day 2Write answers to textbook exercises for Sources of History
Day 3Read The Independence Movement; write timeline (1857–1947)
Day 4Write short notes on three Gandhian movements
Day 5Read The Mughal Empire; write Mughal rulers table
Day 6Write answers to textbook exercises for Mughal Empire
Day 7Read Social and Religious Reform Movements; write reformers table
Day 8Revise all Term 1 History; attempt one-mark questions from Term 1

Week 2 — Geography Chapters (Days 9–15)

DayTask
Day 9Read Atmosphere; write layers table with heights
Day 10Write textbook exercises for Atmosphere; draw diagram
Day 11Read Weather and Climate; write factors affecting climate
Day 12Write Indian monsoon mechanism; note Tamil Nadu monsoon
Day 13Read Water Resources; write water cycle steps
Day 14Read Resources and Development; classify resources in table
Day 15Revise all Geography chapters; attempt one-mark questions

Week 3 — Civics and Economics (Days 16–22)

DayTask
Day 16Read Indian Constitution; write Preamble keywords and Fundamental Rights
Day 17Write DPSP examples and Fundamental Duties
Day 18Read Central Government; compare Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Day 19Write functions of President and Prime Minister
Day 20Read State Government; write Governor vs CM comparison
Day 21Read Health and Food Security; write PDS and health schemes
Day 22Read Economic Sectors and Road Safety; write key points

Week 4 — Revision and Testing (Days 23–30)

DayTask
Day 23Revise weak chapters identified earlier
Day 24Write short answers for all important 3-mark questions
Day 25Write long answers for top 5-mark questions
Day 26Attempt Model Paper 1 — timed (2.5 hours)
Day 27Correct Model Paper 1; list mistakes on one page
Day 28Attempt Model Paper 2 — timed (2.5 hours)
Day 29Correct Model Paper 2; revise all mistake points
Day 30Final revision — key terms, dates, names, definitions, map points

Daily Checklist

  • Read the chapter or section
  • Write answers in notebook — do not copy; use your own words
  • Note keywords, dates, names, and definitions separately
  • Correct with the textbook
  • Add wrong answers to the mistake notebook

Important Memorisation List

Dates: 1526 (Panipat), 1828 (Brahmo Samaj), 1857 (revolt), 1885 (INC), 1930 (Dandi), 1942 (Quit India), 1947 (Independence), 1950 (Constitution), 1975 (Emergency), 2013 (Food Security Act)

Articles: 14–18 (Equality), 19–22 (Freedom), 23–24 (Exploitation), 25–28 (Religion), 29–30 (Culture), 32 (Constitutional Remedies), 51A (Duties)

Percentages: N₂ 78%, O₂ 21%, saltwater 97.5%, freshwater 2.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Each day requires about 1–1.5 hours. Adjust based on your school schedule. Prioritise days marked 'Weak Chapter Revision' if you are behind.
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