Based on the latest exam patterns, Social Studies and Pedagogy (Classes VI?VIII), 2e includes all the facts which throw light on the development of children along with the concept of inclusive education which help in understanding the specially needed children and the situations of learning and teaching. The concepts are explained in an easy-to-understand manner so that the candidates can comprehend the subject matter and write precise and to-the-point answers. All important facts are explained in a crisp manner to help in retention and to cater to the last moment revision need of the aspirants. This book is written by consulting various subject matter experts of CBSE (which conducts CTET exam) and NCERT and the trainers of the teachers at primary schools were consulted to help the aspirants clearly comprehend the subject matter and be able to answer the questions exactly and easily. To make this book more insightful, various NCERT/SCERT books named Our Pasts (I, II and III) for History, Social and Political life (I, II and III) and the Earth ? Our Habitat, Our Environment and Resources and Development for Geography for Classes VI?VIII have been consulted.