Social Science curriculum at the upper primary stage focuses on: A. Understanding earth as the habitat of life forms B. Studying own region, state and country C. Studying India's past and current development Choose the correct option:

The NCF 2005 and NCERT social science curriculum at the upper primary stage (Classes VI-VIII) covers all three areas: geography focuses on earth as the habitat of life forms (A); learners study their own region, state and country progressively (B); and history/civics components study India's past and contemporary development (C). The curriculum is designed to give learners a comprehensive understanding of social, political, historical and geographical dimensions.