Topic |
Sub topics |
Indian Civilization, Culture, and Society |
Indus Valley civilization, Vedic culture, Jainism and Buddhism, Mahajanpadas |
Mauryan & Gupta Empires and Post-Gupta Period |
Political history & administration, contribution to Indian culture, India (600-1000 AD), Greater India |
Medieval and Modern Period |
The Bhakti and Sufi Movement, Mughal-Rajput relations; Mughal administration, British policies towards Indian states, Revolt of 1857, Impacts of British Rule on Indian Economy, Renaissance, and Social reforms, Indian National Movement (1885-1947) |
Indian Constitution and Democracy |
Making of the Indian Constitution and its features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties, Social Justice, Child Rights, and Child Protection, Election in Democracy and Voters Awareness. |
Government: Composition and Functions |
Parliament, President, Prime Minister, and Council of Ministers; Supreme Court, State Government, Panchayati Raj, and Urban Self–Government. (in reference to Rajasthan) District Administration and Judicial System. |
Earth and Our Environment |
Latitude, Longitude, Earth's Movement, Air Pressure and winds, Cyclone and Anticyclone, Solar and Lunar Eclipse, Major climate zone of the earth, Biosphere, Environmental Problems, and Their Solutions |
Geography and Resources of India |
Physiographic regions, Climate, Natural vegetation, Wild Life, Multipurpose River-valley projects, Soil, Agriculture crops, Industries, Minerals, Transportation, Population, and Human Resources. Economic and Social Programmes of Development |
Geography and Resources of Rajasthan |
Physical regions, Climate, and drainage system, Lakes, Water conservation and Harvesting, Agriculture, Soil, Crops, Minerals, and Energy Resources, Major Canals and River-valley projects of Rajasthan, Transport, Industries, Population, Tourist Places of Rajasthan, Forest, and wildlife |
History of Rajasthan |
Ancient Civilizations and Janpadas, History of major dynasties of Rajasthan, Contribution of Rajasthan in the revolt of 1857, Prajamandal, Tribal’s and Peasant Movement in Rajasthan an, Integration of Rajasthan, Major Personalities of Rajasthan. |
Art and culture of Rajasthan |
Heritage of Rajasthan (Forts, Palaces, Monuments ) Fairs, Festivals, Folk-arts of Rajasthan, Painting of Rajasthan, Folk dance and folk Drama of Rajasthan, Lok- Devta, Lok Saint, Folk Music and Musical Instruments of Rajasthan, Handicrafts, and architecture of Rajasthan, Dresses, and Ornaments of Rajasthan, Languages, and Literature of Rajasthan. |
Insurance and Banking Systems |
Types of Insurance and Bank, Reserve Bank of India and its Functions, Cooperatives and Consumer Awareness |
Pedagogical Issues – I |
Concept & Nature of Social Science/Social Studies; Classroom Processes, activities, and discourse; Problems of Teaching Social Science/Social Studies; Developing critical thinking. |
Pedagogical Issues – II |
Enquiry/Empirical Evidence; Teaching Learning Material and Teaching Aids, Information and Communication Technology. Project Work, Learning outcomes, Evaluation |