NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science Exploring Society: India and Beyond (2026–27)
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science Exploring Society: India and Beyond are organised by textbook part and chapter. Browse the seven Part I pages and the eight Part II chapter-solution pages, with original explanations and suggested responses for open-ended activities.
History, geography, governance, culture and economic life are studied through sources and activities. Match the part, chapter title and edition with your school textbook before using these solutions.
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NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science Exploring Society – All Chapters (Part I)
Below are all 7 chapters of Exploring Society: India and Beyond (Part I) with what each one covers. Click a chapter to open its full, step-by-step solution.
| Chapter | Title | What you will learn |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Resources and Their Use | Types of natural resources, their distribution and the need to use them wisely and sustainably. |
| 2 | Reshaping India’s Political Map | How India’s political boundaries and powers changed across important periods of its history. |
| 3 | The Rise of the Marathas | The growth of Maratha power, Shivaji and the spread of the Maratha confederacy. |
| 4 | The Colonial Era in India | The arrival of European powers, the East India Company and the impact of colonial rule. |
| 5 | Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System | Universal adult franchise, how elections work and the role of the Election Commission. |
| 6 | The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive | The legislature and executive, how Parliament functions and how laws are made. |
| 7 | Factors of Production | Land, labour, capital and enterprise – the resources used to produce goods and services. |
Exploring Society Part II — chapter solutions
The supplied Part II textbook is the first edition, June 2026, with eight chapters. Its numbering restarts at 1. Open the Part II book index.
What the chapter pages provide
How to use these Exploring Society solutions
Read the chapter in your textbook first, study the maps and sources, then follow our solution to check your understanding. Learn the key terms, attempt the questions yourself before looking at the answers, and use the timelines and maps to revise quickly.
FAQs – Class 8 Social Science Exploring Society
How many chapters are there in Exploring Society Class 8?
Part I has seven chapters. The supplied June 2026 first edition of Part II has eight chapters. ClearStudy provides links to both parts; match the titles and edition with your school textbook.
Is Exploring Society the new Class 8 Social Science book for 2026–27?
Yes. Exploring Society: India and Beyond is the new NCF-2023 Class 8 Social Science textbook for 2026–27, replacing the previous Social Science books.
Has Part II of Exploring Society been released?
Yes. Part II is available in the supplied first edition of June 2026. Its eight chapter solutions are linked above.
Are NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science Exploring Society free?
Yes. All Exploring Society chapter solutions on ClearStudy are free, with answers to every exercise question.