CBSE Social Science Syllabus for Class 9 for Academic Session 2025-26
CBSE Class 9 Social Science Syllabus- Social Science is a compulsory subject up to secondary stage of school education. In CBSE Class 9 the study of Social Science is organised within the disciplines of History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics. The concepts and content are chosen to develop an in-depth understanding in each discipline. The textbooks for History, Geography, Political Science and Economics are published by the NCERT.
CLASS IX (2025-26) COURSE STRUCTURE
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History-India and the Contemporary World – I |
Marks-20 inclusive of Map pointing | ||
| Section | Chapter No | Chapter Name | Marks |
| I Events and Process |
I | The French Revolution | 18+2 map pointing |
| II | Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution | ||
| III | Nazism and the Rise of Hitler | ||
| II Livelihood, Economies and Societies |
IV | Forest, Society and Colonialism Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments (Internally assessed for 5 marks) |
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| V | Pastoralists in the Modern World (assessed as part of Periodic Assessment only) |
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Geography-Contemporary India – I |
Marks-20 inclusive of Map pointing | ||
| Chapter No. | Chapter Name | Marks | |
| 1 | India – Size and Location | 17+3 map pointing* | |
| 2 | Physical Features of India | ||
| 3 | Drainage | ||
| 4 | Climate | ||
| Natural Vegetation and Wildlife (Only map pointing to be evaluated in the annual examination. |
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| 5 | Population | * Marks as mentioned | |
| 6 | Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments (Internally assessed for 5 marks) | ||
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Political Science- Democratic Politics – I |
20 Marks | ||
| Chapter No. | Chapter name | Marks | |
| 1 | What is Democracy? | 20 | |
| Why Democracy? | |||
| 2 | Constitutional Design | ||
| 3 | Electoral Politics | ||
| 4 | Working of Institutions | ||
| 5 | Democratic Rights | ||
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Economics |
20 Marks | ||
| Chapter No. | Chapter name | Marks | |
| 1 | The Story of Village Palampur (To be assessed as part of Periodic Assessment only) |
20 | |
| 2 | People as Resource | ||
| 3 | Poverty as a Challenge | ||
| 4 | Food Security in India | ||
CLASS IX (2025-26) MAP WORK
| Subject | Chapter | List of Areas to be located /labeled/identified on the map |
| History | French Revolution | Outline political map of France. Locate/label/ identify.
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| Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution | Outline political map of the World. Locate/label/identify Major countries of First World War: Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey (Ottoman Empire). Allied Powers – France, England, Russia and USA | |
| 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 | |
| Geography | India : size and location |
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| India physical features |
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| Drainage system | Rivers (Identification only)
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| Climate |
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| Population |
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Note- The Maps available in the website of Govt. of India may be used.
CLASS IX (2025-26) INTERNAL ASSESSMENT: 20 MARKS
| Type of Assessment | Description | Marks |
| Periodic Assessment | Pen Paper Test | 5 |
| Multiple Assessment | Quiz, debate, role play, viva-voce, group discussion, visual expression, interactive bulletin boards, gallery walks, exit cards, concept maps, peer assessment, self- assessment etc. through interdisciplinary project | 5 |
| Subject Enrichment Activity | Project work (Interdisciplinary)-Disaster Management | 5 |
| Portfolio | Classroom, 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 etc. | 5 |
CLASS IX PRESCRIBED TEXT 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 |
Conclusion
The NCERT Publishes textbooks for class 9 SST – History, Geography, Political Science and Economics. Students must read the lessons well and understand them to score good marks.