This book entitled "I.C.S.E. HISTORY AND CIVICS" is strictly based on the latest revised syllabus prescribed by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination for the students of Class IX. This book forms Paper I of the subjects Civics and History. It has been divided into two sections. Section A deals with the Civics portion of the syllabus and Section B deals with the History portion of the syllabus. This book aims • to provide an understanding of the working of the Indian government necessary for the student to grow into a responsible, enlightened citizen in a Secular democracy. • to enrich the understanding of those aspects of Indian historical development which are crucial to the understanding of contemporary India. • to awaken a desirable understanding in pupils of the various streams which have contributed to the development and growth of the Indian nation and its civilisation and culture. • to develop a world historical perspective of the contributions made by various cultures to the total heritage of mankind. The main features of this book are : • A simple style with a clear narrative and critical appreciation of all facts and events. • Numerous facts with dates and years, maps, pictures and illustrations given to make the content vivid and interesting. Latest pictures and information provided on each topic. • Lesson At a Glance, summarizes the entire lesson to help the students grasp the main points of the lesson. • Multiple Choice Questions, Short Answer Questions and Structured Essay 'Type Questions, at the end of each and every chapter, will test how far the students have understood the lesson. • A Sample Project has also been added in this new edition. • Questions have been added chapterwise under the heading Question Bank for the benefit of students. The solutions can be accessed through QR Code given at the end of each Chapter. I hope that the present volume shall find favour with both the teachers and the students like my other books published by Goyal Brothers Prakashan. Suggestions for improvement are welcome from teachers, students and other readers of this book. Author

This book entitled ICSE History & Civics for Class X is a revised edition based on the latest syllabus prescribed by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination for the students of Class X appearing in the ICSE examinations. This book is divided into two parts – Section A and Section B. Section A deals with the Civics portion of the syllabus and Section B with the History portion of the syllabus. Section B is further divided into two parts. The first part deals with the Indian National Movement (1857 – 1947) and the second part is about the Contemporary World. Salient features of the book are : Necessary changes have been made in both the sections, according to the latest syllabus and current events. Syllabus and Main Topics for Study at the beginning of each chapter prepare the students for what they will learn in the chapter. Lesson At a Glance at the end of every chapter helps the students in a quick recapitulation of the lesson. The subject matter has been made vivid and interesting by providing latest illustrations, maps, pictures, dates and facts. A lucid narrative style, famous quotations and speeches of important historical personalities add to perspective and understanding of the students. Multiple Choice Questions, Picture based Questions, Case-Study based Questions, Assertion-Reasoning based Questions, Short Answer Questions and Structured Essay Type Questions have been added at the end of each chapter, for the benefit of the students. QR Codes have been provided at the end of each chapter to facilitate access to the Question Bank comprising solved Board Questions of previous years’ ICSE Examinations. A Sample Project has been included. Annexures provide important information on relevant topics. I hope that the present volume shall find favour with both the teachers and students like my other books published by Goyal Brothers Prakashan, New Delhi. Suggestions for improvement are welcome from teachers, students and other readers of this book. — Author

We are very pleased to place before the students the thoroughly revised, enlarged and updated edition of the book entitled 'I.C.S.E. Economic Applications' for the students of Class IX This edition of the book has been designed strictly according to the latest course scheme prescribed by the Council of Indian Certificate of Secondary Examination (I.C.S.E.), New Delhi. • Efforts have been made to incorporate the latest available material and statistical information pertaining to various aspects of the Indian Economy. • Each chapter is equipped with a Question Bank consisting of exam oriented questions with their to-the-point answers. • To make the text interesting and easily understandable the language has been kept simple and lucid. • The book covers the course comprehensively. • Project work given at the end has been specially designed for the students. • Two Model Test Papers based on the examination pattern have also been given at the end. • Glossary of various technical terms used in the book has been further updated to cover the entire course. It is, therefore, sincerely hoped that this book will prove immensely useful to both students and teachers. We express our special thanks to M/s Goyal Brothers Prakasban for bringing out the book in record time. Suggestions and opinions of the readers of the book would be most welcome. J.P. Goel & Kaushal Goel C-131B, Sushant Lok-3 Sector 57, Gurugram (Haryana) Mobile : 9810945659 8595188940 e-mail : jpgoel03@gmai1 .com

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History and Civics

Transitions 9–10 is our completely revised and updated edition mapped to CISCE Curriculum for History and Civics. A plethora of beautiful photographs, images, timelines, maps and stories have been incorporated to help learners learn in an organised manner. Comprising exciting visuals and new features, the series aims to make the study of the past and present a joyous learning experience for middle school learners. In Focus: encapsulates the area of study in each chapter Timelines: help place historical events in a proper chronological sequence Move Forward: introduces the topic and probes prior knowledge Add On: contains additional information and facts Connecting Bridges: indicates parallel historical developments in other parts of the world Time to Think: poses thought-provoking questions Glossary: enhances the vocabulary of the learners Picture Study: reinforces learning and improves retention Webcharts: gives a short summary of the chapter Web Links: enable further exploration of topics Root of the Word: explains the origin of key concepts in Civics Model Test Papers: two test papers help in assessment Double Spreads: attractive infographics based on specific concepts Comics by Amar Chitra Katha to shed more light on the concepts taught