List of Topics for the Project Work
1. Nationalism in Europe and India
Compare the policies and methods used by Otto von Bismarck and Sardar Vallabhai
Patel in unification of Germany and integration of States of India respectively. The
report should include :-
Condition of Germany before 1871 (unification)
Condition of India immediately after 1947
Why the need for unification in both the places
Emergence of Bismarck and Sardar Patel, their brief life history
Their role in unification and integration.
Similarities and differences between the methods adopted by the two leaders
How did the unification affect the growth of the respective countries
2. Evolution and significance of the symbols associated with India’s freedom movement
Need for symbols in general and during Freedom struggle
Evolution of the symbols over a period of time. (Any two symbols out of the flag,
a song, an object like the Charkha, a khadi, a novel, a place a newspaper like
Harijan etc. may be selected).
The impact of symbols on common people during the course of the freedom
movement – how and in what occasions were they used
How did they help in the making of the Indian nation-did they give a sense of
identity?
What do these symbols mean to you today?
Design a symbol for 21st century reflecting its nationhood-Explain the symbol
3. Growth of a city – Mumbai or Kolkata or Delhi or Chennai or any other city of India in
the 19th and 20th centuries
Trace the growth of the chosen city from 17th century onwards
Reasons for its growth and importance
New administrative set up like municipalities, railway stations, post offices
Change in population pattern
Maps pertaining to this period
Some imporant monuments and the new architecture in the cities
The city today and its importance
4. Series of inventions/ discoveries during the Industrial revolution in England (Any two)
The need for the inventions in 18th & 19th century in England
The inventors and their story
Technique/science behind the inventions
Opposition/reaction of the society
Evolution of the invention till Modern Times
Do we use any of these today? How and where?
Which, according to you was the most important of all inventions? Why?
5. Multipurpose River Valley Projects and alternate water supply methods
Role of multipurpose river valley projects
Evaluation of positive and negative aspects of river valley projects
Case study on one river valley and one local area conservation project
Narmada Bachao Andolan
Tehri Dam Andolan
The case study should include the following:-
Rehabilitation of the displaced population
Environment Impact Assessment
6. Development and changes in Agriculture of India since independence
Transition from subsistence to commercial farming
Change in the cropping pattern in Punjab, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu
Green Revolution I and II and its impact both positive and negative
7. Industrial Pollution and Environmental Degradation
Types of pollutants
Ill-effects of different pollutants
Consequences of pollution study of any local river, factory or land fill.
8. Tourism
Development of different types of tourism
Important destinations of foreign and Indian tourists in at least 2 States of
India
Tourism as an upcoming industry
Hindrance in the development of tourism in India
9. Comparative study of India and any one country from the United States of America/
Australia/Canada/South Africa
The study report to include :
Meaning of Federalism.
Why Federalism required in India and the “chosen” country
Features of Federalism in both—similarities and differences
Working of Federalism-- Federalism in theory and practice—give examples
of center and state relationships and conflict and tension between center
and state and state and State
How successful has federalism been in both the countries
Which system—a federal or unitary, do you favour for India? Why?
10. Political Parties
Meaning of Political parties.
Kinds of political parties.
Political party system in Great Britain, United States of America, India,
Switzerland, China, Cuba, USSR, North Korea . Take political party systems from any
of the two countries mentioned here and compare their organization, manifestoes,
policies and programs, their success and failure.
Participation in political parties and participation of political parties in the
democratic process.
If you had to join a political party in India today, which one would it be and why?
What would be your manifesto?
11. Need of Media role in a Democratic system
Meaning of media.
Kinds of media : print and electronic
Media and democratic system
Freedom of press, its necessity and role in India
The success achieved in India - a comparative study with any other country
Media and the latest technologies adopted pertaining to sports, elections,
discoveries, wars, inventions etc.
Do the electronic media sometimes go overboard covering celebrities?
Is media always fair in India—give examples from recent times
12. Challenges facing the Democratic system
Kinds of challenges (any one)
o Poverty
o Illiteracy
o Regionalism
o Unemployment
o Communalism
o Linguism
o Political violence—insurgency
The challenge and its present scenario.
Steps taken by Government for tackling the challenge.
Extent of success achieved pertaining to the challenge.
Is the extent of success satisfactory? If not, why not?
Suggestions for improvement.
13. Globalization and its impact on agriculture and industry
What is Globalization?
Factors that have led to globalization in the 21st century
Effects of globalization on the Indian farming sector – both positive and
negative
Effects on Indian industry
WTO and Globalization
Globalization and the future of the Indian economy.
14. Changes in the occupational patterns of India since independence
Transition from primary sector to secondary and tertiary sector
Comparison between India and anyone developed economy such as USA,
Japan or Germany.
Emerging role of tertiary sector in India.
New kinds of jobs that have emerged in the last decade—Which of these
excites you the most?
15. Indicators of Development
Different indicators of development.
Regional disparities in development seen through the indicators.
Comparisons of development between Indian and any one developed country
of the world.
16. How to become an aware consumer?
Who is a consumer?
Rights of a consumer
Problems faced by consumers – give examples from everyday life.
What are consumer redressal forums/courts? What do they do?
How to seek justice from these? Steps needed to be taken by an ordinary
consumer
When you go to buy a product what all do you check? Give examples of
different types of products.
Interview a consumer activist
From newspaper reports, give an example of a case when consumers have
won their rights.
17. Sustainable Development
Water Management & Conservation: A study of local area conservation projects or
traditional water harvesting techniques.
Renewable Energy Sources: Analysis of the feasibility of solar or wind energy in the
local area.
Impact of Pollution on Local Environment: A project focusing on air or water
pollution in the nearest city/industrial area
18. Social Issues
Gender Sensitization and Equality: Analysis of gender representation in school
textbooks or media.
Impact of Social Media on Teenagers: A survey-based study on how teenagers use
and are affected by social media.
Disaster Management: Analyzing the preparedness of the local community for
disasters like earthquakes or floods
Structure of the Project Report
Cover Page: Title, Student Name, Class, Roll No.
Acknowledgements: Thanking teacher/school.
Index: Contents with page numbers.
Content/Main Body: Data, photographs, graphs.
Conclusion: Key takeaways and findings.
Bibliography: Sources (websites, books).