NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Sociology: Indian Society (2026-27)
NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Sociology Indian Society give you complete, chapter-wise answers to the first prescribed Class 12 Sociology book. All 6 chapters are solved with clear, exam-ready answers to every exercise question – everything you need to understand the structure of Indian society for 2026-27.
About the Indian Society textbook
Indian Society is the first of the two Class 12 Sociology books from NCERT. It studies the make-up of Indian society – how sociologists approach India, its demographic structure, the major social institutions and how they change, the market as a social institution, the patterns of social inequality and exclusion, and the challenges of cultural diversity. With these NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Sociology Indian Society you can prepare every chapter with clear, exam-ready answers; our solutions stay faithful to the textbook – the same chapters and the same question order.
Indian Society – All Chapters
Below are all 6 chapters of Indian Society with what each one covers. Click a chapter to open its solutions.
| Chapter | Title | What you will learn |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introducing Indian Society | How sociologists study Indian society and why understanding it matters. |
| 2 | The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society | Population concepts, the demographic dividend, sex ratio and population policy. |
| 3 | Social Institutions: Continuity and Change | Caste, tribe and family as institutions, and how they continue and change. |
| 4 | The Market as a Social Institution | How markets work as social institutions, from local markets to capitalism. |
| 5 | Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion | Social inequality, caste, untouchability, and the exclusion of marginalised groups. |
| 6 | The Challenges of Cultural Diversity | Cultural diversity, community identity, communalism, regionalism and the state. |
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How to use these Indian Society solutions
Read the chapter in your textbook first, then follow our solution to check your understanding. Learn the definitions, connect each concept to real examples, and attempt the exercises before looking at the answers.
FAQs – Indian Society Class 12
How many chapters are there in Indian Society Class 12?
Indian Society has 6 chapters, from introducing Indian society to the challenges of cultural diversity.
Is Indian Society the first Class 12 Sociology book?
Yes. Indian Society is book 1 of Class 12 Sociology; the second book is Social Change and Development in India.
Are NCERT Solutions for Indian Society free?
Yes. All Indian Society chapter solutions on ClearStudy are free, with answers to every exercise question.