SOCIAL SCIENCE SCRAPBOOK
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INDEX
Sr No. Topic Page No.
1 Geography - Resources and Development 3
2 Geography - Biogeography 4
3 History - Physical Features of Punjab 5
4 History - Before Guru Nanak Dev Ji 6
5 History - Guru Nanak Dev Ji 7
6 Civics - Ideal Citizen 8
7 Economics - Three Sectors 9
8 Economics - Consumer Rights 10
Geography Activity 1 – Resources and Development
Types of Soil in India:
• Alluvial Soil – Found in Northern Plains, very fertile.
• Black Soil – Found in Maharashtra and Gujarat, good for cotton.
• Red Soil – Found in South India, rich in iron.
• Laterite Soil – Found in hilly areas with heavy rainfall.
• Desert Soil – Found in Rajasthan, sandy and dry.
Resource-rich areas:
• Coal – Jharkhand
• Iron – Odisha
• Petroleum – Assam
• Forests – Madhya Pradesh
Geography Activity 2 – Biogeography
1. Camel – Rajasthan Desert – survives in hot climate.
2. Yak – Himalayas – adapted to snowy regions.
3. Coconut Tree – Kerala – grows in coastal climate.
4. Royal Bengal Tiger – Sundarbans – lives in mangrove forests.
5. Pine Trees – Himachal Pradesh – grow in cold mountain areas.
History Activity 3 – Physical Features of Punjab
Punjab is known as the land of five rivers.
Rivers helped agriculture and trade to grow.
The fertile plains made Punjab rich and prosperous.
Mountains protected the region from invasions.
History Activity 4 – Before Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Before Guru Nanak Dev Ji, society suffered from caste discrimination.
Women had fewer rights and social status was low.
The Lodhi dynasty ruled parts of India during that time.
People needed social and religious reforms.
History Activity 5 – Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Teachings
Guru Nanak Dev Ji travelled to spread peace, equality, and devotion to God.
His journeys are called Udasis.
Main teachings:
• Naam Japna
• Kirat Karni
• Vand Chhakna
Civics Activity 6 – Ideal Citizen
Duties:
• Follow traffic rules
• Respect national symbols
• Keep surroundings clean
Rights:
• Right to Equality
• Right to Freedom
• Right to Education
Economics Activity 7 – Three Sectors of Economy
Primary Sector:
Related to farming and natural resources.
Example: Agriculture.
Secondary Sector:
Related to industries and manufacturing.
Example: Factories.
Tertiary Sector:
Related to services.
Example: Banking and Teaching.
Economics Activity 8 – Consumer Rights
Six Consumer Rights:
1. Right to Safety
2. Right to Information
3. Right to Choose
4. Right to be Heard
5. Right to Seek Redressal
6. Right to Consumer Education