Exercise Solutions Available
Step-by-step answers for all textbook questions in this chapter
Week 1 — History: Medieval India + Colonial India
| Day | Topic | Task |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sources of Medieval India | List 5 types of sources with examples; write 3-mark answer |
| 2 | Mughal India | Mughal emperors timeline (Babur → Aurangzeb); Akbar's reforms table |
| 3 | Mughal India | Write 5-mark essay on Akbar's reign; Din-i-Ilahi details |
| 4 | Colonial India | East India Company timeline; Battle of Plassey; Doctrine of Lapse |
| 5 | Colonial India | 1857 — causes, events, consequences; write 5-mark answer |
| 6 | Independence Movement | INC founding (1885) → Non-Cooperation (1920) → Dandi (1930) timeline |
| 7 | Week 1 Review | All 1-mark History questions; test yourself on key dates |
Week 2 — History: Modern India + World History
| Day | Topic | Task |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Independence Movement | Civil Disobedience, Quit India, Partition timeline |
| 9 | The World After World War II | WWI → WWII → Cold War → Decolonisation timeline |
| 10 | Road Safety | Key facts and rules; short revision (5-10 min only) |
| 11 | Geography: Lithosphere | Earth's layers; plate tectonics basics; earthquakes and volcanoes |
| 12 | Geography: Hydrosphere | Ocean currents; ocean zones; water cycle diagram |
| 13 | Geography: Atmosphere | Layers of atmosphere; weather vs climate; greenhouse effect |
| 14 | Week 2 Review | All 1-mark questions from Days 8-13; write one 5-mark answer |
Week 3 — Geography: India
| Day | Topic | Task |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | India — Physical Features | Mountain ranges, plateaus, plains, coastal areas — map + notes |
| 16 | Climate of India | Monsoon onset/retreat; Tamil Nadu's rainfall patterns |
| 17 | Biosphere | Ecosystems; food chains; biodiversity; conservation |
| 18 | Civics: Indian Constitution | Preamble; Fundamental Rights; Directive Principles |
| 19 | Civics: Electoral Politics | Election Commission; adult franchise; voting process |
| 20 | Civics: Forms of Government | Democracy vs. monarchy; types of democracy |
| 21 | Week 3 Review | Map practice — mark 15 locations on outline map of India |
Week 4 — Economics + Mock Tests
| Day | Topic | Task |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Economics: Poverty | Definition, BPL, causes, government schemes (MNREGA, PDS) |
| 23 | Economics: Economic Development | GDP, per capita income, HDI, sectoral composition |
| 24 | Full Mock Test 1 | Attempt Model Paper 1 in 3 hours |
| 25 | Review Mock Test 1 | Check map questions; history timelines; economics definitions |
| 26 | Full Mock Test 2 | Attempt Model Paper 2 in 3 hours |
| 27 | Review Mock Test 2 | Improve long answer structure; review geography facts |
| 28 | Important Terms Revision | 50 key terms from all 4 subjects — flashcard self-test |
Final 2 Days
| Day | Task |
|---|---|
| 29 | Speed revision: dates, definitions, map points, government schemes |
| 30 | Light revision only; sleep early |
Map Marking Checklist — Must Know
India Physical Map
- [ ] Himalayan ranges: Greater Himalayas, Lesser Himalayas, Shiwaliks
- [ ] Rivers: Ganga, Brahmaputra, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri
- [ ] Mountain peaks: Kangchenjunga, K2, Nanda Devi
- [ ] Coastal features: Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, Thar Desert
India Political Map
- [ ] All 28 states and 8 Union Territories (capitals)
- [ ] Neighbouring countries: Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Myanmar
Frequently Asked Questions
A rough split: History 35%, Geography 30%, Civics 20%, Economics 15%. History and Geography together carry the most marks. Adjust based on your weak areas.