CBSE Class 9 Social Science Syllabus is very important as Social Science is a compulsory subject up to the secondary stage of school. The study of Social Science helps students in understanding society and social relationships. CBSE Syllabus for Class 9 Social Science for academic 2023-2024 is issued by the Board and includes the complete course structure, marks weightage, time duration, assignments and projects.
CBSE Class 9 students should have a thorough knowledge of the social science syllabus so that they can prepare themselves accordingly. While preparing the final question paper for Social Science, teachers always refer to the syllabus of the subject. So, students are advised to go through the CBSE Class 9 Syllabus before diving into the preparation. Students can download the latest released CBSE Class 9 Social Science Syllabus for the academic year 2023-24 from the link below.
CBSE Syllabus for Class 9 Social Science 2023-24 PDF
CBSE Syllabus for Class 9 Social Science 2023-24: Course Structure
| Unit No. | Unit Name | No. of Periods | Marks |
| I | India and the Contemporary World – I | 60 | 20 |
| II | Contemporary India – I | 55 | 20 |
| III | Democratic Politics – I | 50 | 20 |
| IV | Economics | 50 | 20 |
| Total | 215 | 80 | |
CBSE Syllabus for Class 9 Social Science: Unit-wise Chapter Names
Below you will find the chapter names for CBSE Class 9 Social Science.
| Unit Name | Chapter Name |
| History (India and the Contemporary World-I) | The French Revolution
Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution Nazism and the Rise of Hitler Forest, Society and Colonialism Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments (Internally assessed for 5 marks) Pastoralists in the Modern World (To be assessed as part of Periodic Assessment only) |
| Geography (Contemporary India – I) | India – Size and Location
Physical Features of India Drainage Climate Natural Vegetation and Wildlife (Only map pointing to be evaluated in the annual examination.) and Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments (Internally assessed for 5 marks) Population |
| Political Science (Democratic Politics – I) | What is Democracy? & Why Democracy?
Constitutional Design Electoral Politics Working of Institutions Democratic Rights |
| Economics | The Story of Village Palampur (To be assessed as part of Periodic Assessment only)
People as Resource Poverty as a Challenge Food Security in India |
CBSE Class 9 Social Science Internal Assessment (20 Marks)
Below you will find detailed information about CBSE Class 9 Social Science Internal Assessment for students.
| Type of Assessment | Description | Marks Allotted |
| 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 |
CBSE Class 9 Social Science Project Work (5 Marks)
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.
e. The project work should also help in enhancing the life skills of the students.
f. If possible, various forms of art may be integrated in the project work.
Guidelines
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.
The distribution of marks over different aspects relating to Project Work is as follows:
| S. No | Aspects | Marks |
| a | Content accuracy, originality and analysis | 2 |
| b | Presentation and creativity | 2 |
| c | Viva Voce | 1 |
1. All documents pertaining to assessment under this activity should be meticulously maintained by the schools.
9. 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
2. 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.
3. The Project Report should be handwritten or digital.
4. The Project Work needs to enhance cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills of the learners. It will include self-assessment and peer assessment, and progress of the child in project-based and inquiry-based learning, art integrated activities, experiments, models, quizzes, role plays, group work, portfolios, etc., along with teacher assessment. (NEP-2020)
5. The record of the project work (internal assessment) should be kept for a period of three months for verification, if any.
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