Subject guide · Social Studies

Social Studies — how Nepal and the world actually work

Q: Why do students need Social Studies?

Social Studies teaches you how your country works — who makes decisions, how elections function, why our constitution matters, and how Nepal relates to the rest of the world. It turns you from a passenger into a citizen who understands the road.

Social Studies explains the story of us: why the Himalayas exist, how the 1950–51 revolution ended Rana rule, what the 2015 Constitution means, and how to read a political map without a textbook headache. It covers Nepal-focused history and geography plus world history, world geography and civics for Class 6 to 12.

What you'll learn

Nepal geography — mountains, hills and Terai; rivers, climate and natural resources
Nepal history — Licchavi, Malla and Shah periods; unification; Rana rule and democracy
Civics — the Constitution of 2015, federal system, 7 provinces, elections and fundamental rights
World history — revolutions, decolonization and the making of today's world
World geography — continents, oceans, climate zones and development of nations
Economics & development — poverty, migration, remittance and Nepal's development challenges

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Topics covered

The physiographic regions of Nepal and their features
Rivers, climate and biomes of Nepal
History of unification of Nepal and the Gorkha kingdom
Rana regime, 1950–51 revolution and 2046/2062/end of Maoist insurgency
Constitution of Nepal 2015: preamble, fundamental rights, directive principles
Federal structure: 7 provinces, 753 local levels and elections
World geography: continents, oceans and climate
France, Russia, American and Indian independence movements
SAARC, the UN and Nepal's role in international affairs
Population, migration and Nepal's economy

Frequently asked questions

Why do students need Social Studies?

It teaches you how your country works — who makes decisions, how elections function, why our constitution matters — and how Nepal relates to the rest of the world. It turns you from a passenger into a citizen who understands the road.

Is there special focus on Nepal?

Yes. Geography, history, constitution, provinces, elections and development — the Nepal-specific syllabus is covered in depth, alongside world history and world geography papers.

Does this help with the Social Studies board paper?

Yes. Lessons, practice questions and AI Tutor explanations follow the NEB curriculum for Class 6 to 12, including modern Nepal and SAARC/global issues.