Chapter 1 Introduction Why Social Science? Chapter 2 Oceans and Continents Chapter 3 Landforms and Life Chapter 4 Timeline and Sources of History Chapter 5 India, That Is Bharat Chapter 6 The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation Chapter 7 India’s Cultural Roots Chapter 8 Unity in Diversity, or ‘Many in the One’ Chapter 9 Family and Community Chapter 10 Grassroots Democracy–Part 1 Governance Chapter 11 Grassroots Democracy–Part 2 Local Government in Rural Areas Chapter 12 Grassroots Democracy–Part 3 Local Government in Urban Areas Chapter 13 The Value of Work Chapter 14 Economic Activities Around Us