CBSE Class 9 Social Science Syllabus 2024-25

CBSE Class 9 Social Science Syllabus 2024-25

The CBSE Class 9 Social Science syllabus for the 2024-25 academic session covers a wide range of topics that are essential for understanding the social, political, and economic structures of the world. The syllabus includes subjects like India and the Contemporary World – I, Contemporary India – I, Democratic Politics – I, and Economics, providing students with a solid foundation in these crucial areas. Students must follow the updated CBSE syllabus to ensure they are aligned with the official curriculum. With the most recent syllabus, students can focus on important topics, manage their study time effectively, and prepare for their exams with confidence using myCBSEGuide App.

Key Topics in the CBSE Class 9 Social Science Syllabus 2024-25

1. India and the Contemporary World – I
   This section focuses on the history of India, starting from the 18th century to modern times. Students will study the impact of colonialism, key freedom movements, and the shaping of modern India.
2. Contemporary India – I
   The geography portion covers the study of India’s physical features, climate, vegetation, and natural resources. Understanding these factors helps students grasp the geographical landscape of India.
3. Democratic Politics – I
   This section delves into the political structure of India, exploring democracy, the Constitution, elections, and the functioning of government institutions. It helps students understand the importance of democratic principles in everyday life.
4. Economics
   The economics section introduces students to basic economic concepts, including production, distribution, consumption, and the role of various sectors in the economy. This section also touches upon the significance of sustainable development.

Why the Updated CBSE Class 9 Social Science Syllabus is Important

• Holistic Learning: The syllabus provides a comprehensive understanding of India’s political, social, economic, and geographical realities, making students well-rounded individuals.
• Effective Exam Preparation: The syllabus covers key topics with a structured approach, ensuring that students can prioritize their study efforts and excel in their exams.
• Real-World Applications: By understanding concepts like democracy, economy, and geography, students can better relate academic learning to real-world situations.

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CBSE Class 9
Social Science (Code No. 087)
Syllabus (2024-25)

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COURSE STRUCTURE

History (India and Contemporary World – I)			Suggestive no. of periods = 60	20 inclusive of Map pointing
Section	Chapter No.	Chapter Name	No. of Periods	Marks allocated
I Events and Process	I	The French Revolution	15	18+2 map pointing
	II	Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution	15
	III	Nazism and the Rise of Hitler	15
II Livelihoods, Economies and Societies	IV	Forest Society and Colonialism Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments (Internally assessed for 5 marks)	5
	V	Pastoralists in the Modern World (To be assessed in the Periodic Assessment only)	10

Geography (Contemporary India – I)		Suggestive no. of periods = 55	20 inclusive of Map pointing
Chapter No.	Chapter Name	No. of periods	Marks allocated
1	India – Size and Location	17	17+3 map pointing*
2	Physical Features of India
3	Drainage	10
4	Climate	12
5	Natural Vegetation and Wildlife (Only map pointing to be evaluated in the annual examination.)	3
	Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments (Internally assessed for 5 marks)	5
6	Population	8	*Marks as mentioned above
Political Science (Democratic Politics – I)		Suggestive no. of periods = 50	20 Marks
Chapter No.	Chapter Name	No. of Periods	Marks allocated
1	What is Democracy?	10	20
	Why Democracy?
2	Constitutional Design	10
3	Electoral Politics	8
4	Working of Institutions	12
5	Democratic Rights	10
Economics		Suggestive no. of periods = 50	20 marks
Chapter No.	Name of the Chapter	No. of Periods	Marks allocated
1	The Story of Village Palampur (To be assessed in periodic assessment only)	10
2	People as Resource	10	20
3	Poverty as a Challenge	15
4	Food Security in India	15

COURSE CONTENT

History: India and the Contemporary World – I
Section I: Events and Processes

1. The French Revolution:
   • CG-2 Analyses the important phases in world history and draws insight to understand the present-day world
2. Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution
   • CG-2 Analyses important phases of world history and draws insight to understand the present day world
3. Chapter 3 – Nazism and the Rise of Hitler.
   • CG-2 Analyses important phases of world history and draws insight to understand the presentday world

Section II: Livelihoods, Economies and Societies

4. Forest Society and Colonialism
   • Inter Disciplinary Project with Chapter 5 of Geography “Natural Vegetation and Wild Life
5. Pastoralists in the Modern World
   • CG-4 Develops an understanding of the inter-relationship between human beings and their physical environment and how that influences the livelihoods, cultural diversity, and biodiversity of the region.

Political Science: Democratic Politics – I

1. What is Democracy?
   Why Democracy?
   • CG-5 Understands the Indian Constitution and explores the essence of Indian democracy and the characteristics of a democratic government.
2. Constitutional Design
   • CG-5 Understands the Indian Constitution and explores the essence of Indian democracy and the characteristics of a democratic government.
3. Electoral Politics
   • CG-5 Understands the Indian Constitution and explores the essence of Indian democracy and the characteristics of a democratic government.
4. Working of Institutions
   • CG-5 Understands the Indian Constitution and explores the essence of Indian democracy and the characteristics of a democratic government.
5. Democratic Rights
   • CG-5 Understands the Indian Constitution and explores the essence of Indian democracy and the characteristics of a democratic government.

Geography: Contemporary India – I

1. India – Size and Location
   • CG-4 Develops an understanding of the inter-relationship between human beings and their physical environment and how that influences the livelihoods, culture, and the biodiversity of the region.
2. Physical Features of India
   • CG-4 Develops an understanding of the inter-relationship between human beings and their physical environment and how that influences the livelihoods, culture, and the biodiversity of the region.
3. Drainage
   • CG-4 Develops an understanding of the inter-relationship between human beings and their physical environment and how that influences the livelihoods, culture, and the biodiversity of the region.
4. Climate
   • CG-4 Develops an understanding of the inter-relationship between human beings and their physical environment and how that influences the livelihoods, culture, and the biodiversity of the region
5. Natural Vegetation and Wild life
   • Inter disciplinary project
6. Population
   • CG-4 Develops an understanding of the inter-relationship between human beings and their physical environment and how that influences the livelihoods, culture, and the biodiversity of the region

Economics

1. The Story of Village Palampur
   • CG-7 Develops an understanding of the economy of a nationstate, with specific reference to India
2. People as Resource
   • CG-7 Develops an understanding of the economy of a nation, with specific reference to India.
3. Poverty as a Challenge
   • CG-8 Evaluates the economic development of a country in terms of its impact on the lives of its people and nature.
4. Food Security in India
   • CG-8 Evaluates the economic development of a country in terms of its impact on the lives of its people and nature.

List of Maps

I. Subject – History

1. French Revolution
   Outline Political Map of France Locate/label/identify;
   • Bordeaux, Nantes, Paris, Marseille
2. Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution
   Outline political map of world locate/label/identify major countries of World War (central powers- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey (Ottoman Empire)
   Allied Powers-France, England, Russia, USA)
3. Nazism and the Rise of Hitler
   Outline Political Map of World. Locate/label/identify Major countries of Second World War Axis: Powers – Germany, Italy, Japan Allied Powers – UK, France, Former USSR, USA

II. Subject – Geography

1. India-Size & Location
   • India-States with Capitals,
   • Tropic of Cancer, Standard Meridian (Location and Labeling)
   • Neighbouring Countries
2. India physical features
   • Mountain Ranges: The Karakoram, The Zasker, The Shivalik, The Aravali, The Vindhya, The Satpura, Western & Eastern Ghats
   • Mountain Peaks – K2, Kanchan Junga, Anai Mudi
   • Plateau – Deccan Plateau, Chotta Nagpur Plateau, Malwa Plateau
   • Coastal Plains – Konkan, Malabar, Coromandel & Northern Circar (Location and Labelling)
3. Drainage system
   Rivers (Identification only)
   • The Himalayan River Systems- The Indus, The Ganges, and The Sutlej
   • The Peninsular rivers- The Narmada, The Tapi, The Kaveri, The Krishna, The Godavari, The Mahanadi
   • Lakes- Wular, Pulicat, Sambhar, Chilika
4. Climate
   • Annual rainfall in India, Monsoon wind directions
5. Population
   • Population density of all states
   • The state having highest and lowest density of population

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT: 20 MARKS

Type of Assessment	Description	Marks Allocated
Periodic assessment	Pen Paper Test.	5
Multiple assessment	Quiz, debate, role play, viva, group discussion, visual expression, interactive bulletin boards, gallery walks, exit cards, concept maps, peer assessment, Self-assessment etc. through Inter disciplinary project	5
Subject enrichment activity	Project work on Disaster Management	5
Portfolio	Classwork, work done (activities/assignments) reflections, narrations, journals, etc. Achievements of the student in the subject throughout the year Participation of the student in different activities like Heritage India quiz	5

PRESCRIBED BOOKS:

S. No.	Subject	Name of the Book	Publisher
1	History	India and the Contemporary World – I	NCERT
2	Political Science	Democratic Politics – I	NCERT
3	Geography	Contemporary India – I	NCERT
4	Economics	Economics	NCERT
5	Disaster Management	Together, towards a safer India – part II	CBSE

Note: Please procure latest reprinted edition (2024-05) of prescribed NCERT textbooks

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