CBSE Syllabus for Class 9 Social Science: Central Board of Secondary Education has released the revised CBSE NCERT Class 9 Social Science syllabus. This syllabus is available on the board’s official website and this page. The CBSE Class 9 Social Science syllabus 2022 includes four books, one each on History, Geography, Political Science and Economics. 

Students must study all the four books in order to pass the Social Science exam, as all the books contain marks weightage. In addition to this, students will know the marking scheme and the entire curriculum by referring to the CBSE Class 9 syllabus. Read the article to download the CBSE Social Science syllabus for Class 9.

CBSE Syllabus for Class 9 Social Science: Details

For the year 2022-23, CBSE has cancelled the term-wise exam pattern. There will be only one final exam. Refer to the book-wise marks distribution for CBSE Class 9 Social Science:

NCERT Class 9 Social Science Syllabus and Marking Scheme

Below, we have provided the marks distribution of Class 9 Social Science syllabus. Students can check the syllabus for History (India and the Contemporary World – I), Geography (Contemporary India – I), Civics (Democratic Politics), and Economics.

Unit No.	Unit Name	Marks Weightage
I	India and the Contemporary World – I	20
II	Contemporary India – I	20
III	Democratic Politics – I	20
IV	Economics	20
	Total	80

Class 9 Social Science: Project Work

Below we have provided the Social Science project work that the CBSE Class 9 students are required to do:

1. Every student has to compulsorily undertake one project on Disaster Management.
2. Objectives: The main objectives of giving project work on Disaster Management to the students are to:
   a. create awareness in them about different disasters, their consequences and management
   b. prepare them in advance to face such situations
   c. ensure their participation in disaster mitigation plans
   d. enable them to create awareness and preparedness among the community.
3. The project work should also help in enhancing the Life Skills of the students.
4. If possible, different forms of art may be integrated into the project work.
5. In order to realize the expected objectives completely, it would be required of the Principals/teachers to muster support from various local authorities and organizations like the Disaster Management Authorities, Relief, Rehabilitation and the Disaster Management Departments of the States, Office of the District Magistrate/ Deputy Commissioners, Fire Service, Police, Civil Defense etc. in the area where the schools are located.
6. The project carried out by the students should subsequently be shared among themselves through interactive sessions such as exhibitions, panel discussions, etc.
7. All documents pertaining to assessment under this activity should be meticulously maintained by the schools.
8. A Summary Report should be prepared to highlight:
   a. objectives realized through individual work and group interactions;
   b. calendar of activities;
   c. innovative ideas generated in the process ;
   d. list of questions asked in viva voce.
9. It is to be noted here by all the teachers and students that the projects and models prepared should be made from eco-friendly products without incurring too much expenditure.
10. The Project Report should be handwritten by the students themselves.
11. The record of the project work (internal assessment) should be kept for a period of three months for verification if any

CBSE Class 9 Social Science Syllabus: Prescribed Books

Below is the list of Social Science CBSE Class 9 books:

1. India and the Contemporary World – I (History) – Published by NCERT
2. Contemporary India – I (Geography) – Published by NCERT
3. Democratic Politics – I Published by NCERT
4. Economics – Published by NCERT
5. Together, Towards a Safer India – Part II, a textbook on Disaster Management for Class IX – Published by CBSE.
6. Learning outcomes at the Secondary stage Published by NCERT

CBSE Class 9 Social Science Syllabus: Map Items

Subject – History

Chapter 1: The French Revolution Outline Political Map of France (For locating and labelling / Identification)

1. Bordeaux
2. Nantes
3. Paris
4. Marseilles

Chapter 2: Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution Outline Political Map of World (For locating and labelling / Identification)

Major countries of First World War 11 (Central Powers and Allied Powers) Central Powers – Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey (Ottoman Empire) Allied Powers – France, England, Russia, U.S.A.

Chapter 3: Nazism and Rise of Hitler Outline Political Map of World (For locating and labelling / Identification)

1. Major countries of Second World War Axis Powers – Germany, Italy, Japan Allied Powers – UK, France, Former USSR, USA
2. Territories under German expansion (Nazi Power) Austria, Poland, Czechoslovakia (only Slovakia shown on the map), Denmark, Lithuania, France, Belgium

Subject – Geography Outline Political Map of India

Chapter 1: India-Size and Location

1. India-States with Capitals, Tropic of Cancer, Standard Meridian (Location and Labelling)

Chapter 2: Physical Features of India

1. Mountain Ranges: The Karakoram, The Zasker, The Shivalik, The Aravali, The Vindhya, The Satpura, Western & Eastern Ghats
2. Mountain Peaks – K2, Kanchan Junga, Anai Mudi
3. Plateau – Deccan Plateau, Chotta Nagpur Plateau, Malwa Plateau
4. Coastal Plains – Konkan, Malabar, Coromandal & Northern Circar (Location and Labelling)

Chapter 3: Drainage

Note: Only map items of this chapter as listed below are to be evaluated in the Examination. Rivers: (Identification only)

1. The Himalayan River Systems-The Indus, The Ganges, and The Satluj
2. The Peninsular rivers-The Narmada, The Tapi, The Kaveri, The Krishna,
3. The Godavari, The Mahanadi
4. Lakes: Wular, Pulicat, Sambhar, Chilika

Chapter 4: Climate

Areas receiving rainfall less than 20 cm and over 400 cm (Identification only)

Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and Wild Life

1. Vegetation Type: Tropical Evergreen Forest, Tropical Deciduous Forest, Thorn Forest, Montane Forests and Mangrove- For identification only
2. National Parks: Corbett, Kaziranga, Ranthambore, Shivpuri, Kanha, Simlipal & Manas
3. Bird Sanctuaries: Bharatpur and Ranganthitto
4. Wild Life Sanctuaries: Sariska, Mudumalai, Rajaji, Dachigam (Location and Labelling)

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FAQs on CBSE Class 9 Social Science

Q.1: Which are the books in CBSE Class 9 Social Science?
Ans: The CBSE Class 9 Social Science has four books – India and the Contemporary World-I, Contemporary World-I, Democratic Politics, and Economics.

Q.2: What are the prescribed books for studying NCERT Class 9 Social Science?
Ans: The preferred books for NCERT Class 9 Social Science are as below:
(i) India and the Contemporary World – I (History) – Published by NCERT
(ii) Contemporary India – I (Geography) – Published by NCERT
(iii) Democratic Politics – I Published by NCERT
(iv) Economics – Published by NCERT
(v) Together, Towards a Safer India – Part II, a textbook on Disaster Management for Class IX – Published by CBSE Learning outcomes at Secondary stage Published by NCERT

Q.3: What is the purpose behind adding project work to the syllabus of Class 9 Social Science?
Ans: The main purpose of giving project work on Disaster Management to the students is to:
a. create awareness in them about different disasters, their consequences, and management
b. prepare them in advance to face such situations
c. ensure their participation in disaster mitigation plans
d. enable them to create awareness and preparedness among the community

Q.4: Is project work included in the syllabus of CBSE Class 9 Social Science?
Ans: Yes, project work is included in the syllabus of CBSE Class 9 Social Science. Every student has to undertake one project on Disaster Management compulsorily.

Q.5: Where can I find the syllabus for CBSE Class 9 Social Science?
Ans: Students can get the Class 9 Social Science syllabus from this page or the CBSE official website.

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