CBSE Class 9 Social Science Exam Pattern 2023

CBSE Class 9 Social Science Exam Pattern 2023: The CBSE Class 9 Social Science exam is an important part of a student’s academic journey and is designed to assess their understanding of various social and political concepts. The exam pattern for CBSE Class 9 Social Science is set by the CBSE and is designed to test a student’s knowledge, comprehension, and analytical skills.

The marks distribution for each section is predetermined by the CBSE and is designed to test a student’s understanding of different aspects of the subject. To prepare for the CBSE Class 9 Social Science exam, students should focus on understanding the concepts, practicing sample papers and question papers, and regularly reviewing their progress. Continue reading to know more about CBSE Class 9 Social Science exam pattern.

It is very important for students to understand the CBSE Class 9 Social Science exam pattern for the year 2023 to start their exam preparations. However, before we dive into further information about the recent exam pattern for Social Science, let us have an overview of the exam:

Particulars	Highlights
Name of the Exam	Central Board of Secondary Education Class 9 Examination
Commonly Known as	CBSE Board Class 9 Social Science Exam Pattern
Conducting Body	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Level	Matriculate
CBSE Official Website	cbse.gov.in
NCERT Official Website	ncert.nic.in

Class 9 CBSE Social Science Exam Pattern 2023

The Social Science theory exam of 80 marks will be conducted as part of the CBSE Class 9 annual exam in 2023. It is based on the entire Social Science curriculum. The rest 20 marks are allotted to project or internal exam.

Check the table below for a better understanding of the theory exam pattern 2023:

No.	Units	No. of Periods	Marks
I	India and the Contemporary World–II	60	20
II	Contemporary India–I	55	20
III	Democratic Politics–I	50	20
IV	Economics	50	20
Total	–	215	80

The internal assessment is done on the following basis:

Periodical Test: 10 Marks
Portfolio (Notebook submission + student’s achievements in the subject throughout the year): 5 Marks
Subject Enrichment Activity (Project work): 5 Marks

Below you will find the distribution of marks according to the project work:

Sr No	Aspects	Marks
I	Content accuracy, originality and analysis	2
II	Presentation and creativity	2
III	Viva voce	1

CBSE Class 9 Social Science Exam Pattern 2023: Question Paper Pattern

The maximum mark for the CBSE Class 9 Social Science question paper are 80 marks. The exam is held for 3 hours. Students appearing for the exam need to ensure that they prepare for it thoroughly. In the sections below, we have provided a detailed exam pattern for CBSE Class 9.

The following will determine how questions with various marks are distributed among the three sections:

Time: 3 Hours			Total Marks: 80
Sr No	Competencies	Total Marks	% Weightage
1	Remembering and Understanding: Exhibiting memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers; Demonstrating understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions and stating main ideas	28	35%
2	Applying: Solving problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way	15	18.74%
3	Formulating, Analyzing, Evaluating and Creating: Examining and breaking information into parts by identifying motives or causes; Making inferences and finding evidence to support generalizations; Presenting and defending opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria; Compiling information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions	32	40%
4	Map Skill	5	6.25%
Total		80

FAQs on CBSE Class 9 Social Science Exam Pattern 2023

Some of the frequently asked questions are as follows.

Q: Where can I find the details of the Social Science exam pattern?

Ans: Students can find the details and latest updates about the Social Science exam pattern on this page.

Q: How many sections are there in the Class 9 Social Science question paper?

Ans: There are a total of four sections in the Class 9 Social Science question paper including Maps.

Q: What is the duration of the Class 9 Social Science exam?

Ans: The Social Science exam is conducted for three hours.

Q: The internal assessment of Social Science has how many parts?

Ans: There are three parts of the internal evaluation: Periodical test for 10 marks, portfolio for five marks, and subject enrichment activity or project work for five marks. The details are available in the article above.

Q: Does Embibe provide mock tests for the Class 9 Social Science exam?

Ans: Yes, Embibe mock tests for Class 9 Social Science and other exams as well.

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