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NCERT Book Class 6 Social Science in Hindi – The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation

The chapter "The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation" in the NCERT Class 6 Social Science Book (Hindi Medium) takes students on a journey to the early stages of India’s history. It explains how the first human settlements developed near rivers like the Indus, Ganga, and Saraswati, where fertile land and water supported farming and trade.



This lesson introduces students to the great Indus Valley Civilisation, one of the world’s oldest urban cultures. It describes how people lived, built cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, used tools, and created art and pottery. The chapter also explains the importance of agriculture, animal domestication, and trade in shaping early societies.

Written in simple Hindi, the chapter helps students understand how India’s civilisation began and evolved, laying the foundation for its rich cultural heritage.