As per the NCERT, CBSE Class 9th SST Syllabus or Social Studies syllabus is designed to give the students an understanding of contemporary India with respect to its historical standpoint with its basic framework, goals and policies of development of the nation since independence.
In this article we discuss the CBSE Class 9th Social Studies Syllabus including the Exam Paper pattern, its marking scheme and finally, we discuss some helpful tips for students to prepare well for Class 9th SST.
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CBSE Class 9th Highlights
Below table shows few highlights of CBSE Class 9th.
| Exam Name | CBSE Class 9th Annual Exam 2022 |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
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CBSE Class 9th Social Studies Syllabus
CBSE Class 9th Social Studies Syllabus is comprised of the subjects History, Civics, Geography and Economics from the Prescribed textbooks:
- India and the Contemporary World - I (HISTORY)
- Contemporary India – I (GEOGRAPHY)
- Democratic Politics – I (CIVICS)
- Economics – (ECONOMICS)
Class 9th SST paper is conducted for a total of 80 marks with each topic covered for 20 marks.
Class 9th SST Syllabus Topic wise
Below we discuss Class 9th SST Syllabus for each Topic viz., History, Geography, Civics and Economics in brief.
- India and the Contemporary World – I
The table below depicts the Class 9th SST Syllabus for History:
| Unit | Theme |
|---|---|
| Events and Processes |
(ALL THREE THEMES TO BE COVERED) |
| Livelihoods, Economies and Societies |
(ANY ONE OF THE TWO TO BE COVERED) |
- Contemporary India – I
Below given table show the Class 9th SST Syllabus for Geography:
| Unit | Theme |
|---|---|
| India | Study of Indian Geography, its size and Location with respect to the world and its neighbours. |
| Physical Features of India | Features of India concerning its major physiographic divisions |
| Drainage | Study of major water bodies in India, their significance and their role in Indian Economy with brief insight on water pollution. |
| Climate | Concepts and Factors concerning Climate, Indian Climate and the Indian Monsoon. |
| Natural Vegetation & Wildlife | Types of Vegetation and factors affecting them, introduction to Wildlife and Wildlife conservation. |
| Population | Concepts of Growth of Population and Population Change with population size and distribution. |
- Democratic Politics - I
The table below shows the Class 9th SST Syllabus for Civics:
| Unit | Theme |
|---|---|
| What is Democracy? Why Democracy? | Pursuit of the questions, what is and why Democracy, its features and its meaning. |
| Constitutional Design | South African Constitution, Need for Constitution and how Indian Constitution was formed and its guiding values. |
| Electoral Politics | Introduction to the system of elections and its significance and study of democratic elections in India. |
| Working of Institutions | The concepts of Parliament, Political Executives and Judiciary along with the policy decision making process. |
| Democratic Rights | Concept of Rights, rights in democracy and their significance followed by rights provided by the Indian Constitution. |
- Economics
Below shown is the Class 9th SST Syllabus for Economics:
| Unit | Theme |
|---|---|
| The Story of Village Palampur | Studying the basic concepts of Economics through a made-up village scenario, its organization and Farming & Non – Farming activities |
| People as Resource | Study of how People can be the most effective resource, how population can become an asset or a liability depending on their development. |
| Poverty as a Challenge | Understanding the concept of poverty and seeing it as a challenge. Study vulnerable group and initiatives by government to end poverty. |
| Food Security in India | Concept of Food Security, its need and significance in India along with Food supply and factors affecting it. |
Project Work in Class 9th SST Syllabus
Students are required to undertake one project on the topic Disaster Management.
Download detailed syllabus for CBSE Class 9th Social Studies Here.
CBSE Class 9th Social Studies Paper Schema
CBSE Class 9th Social Studies exam will be conducted for 80 marks. The paper is divided into four categories viz.:
- Understanding and Recollection:
Questions based on remembering the study material and recalling facts and figures from the same. These types of questions will carry a total of 28 marks and a weightage of 35%
- Application based:
Questions based on the application of acquired knowledge and skills to solve situations. With a total of 14 marks, these types of questions will carry a weightage of 17.5%.
- Formulation, Analysis, Evaluation and Creation:
Questions based on examination, segregation and compilation of information to identifies reason and causes as well as expressing and defending views. These types of questions will carry a total of 32 marks and a weightage of 40%.
- Working with Maps:
Questions based on Maps for the prescribed topics. Map work will carry a total of 6 marks and a weightage of 7.5%.
List of Map Work Topics
Refer the topics below for the Map work section of Class 9th SST Syllabus:
| Unit | Map Topic |
|---|---|
| HISTORY | |
| The French Revolution |
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| Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution |
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| Nazism and Rise of Hitler |
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| Geography | |
| India-Size and Location |
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| Physical Features of India |
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| Drainage |
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| Climate |
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| Natural Vegetation and Wild Life |
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| Population |
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CBSE Class 9th Social Studies Marking Scheme
Below table depicts the marking scheme of the Social Studies exam as per the CBSE Class 9th Social Studies Syllabus:
| Units | Marks |
|---|---|
| India in the Contemporary World – I | 20 marks |
| Contemporary India – I | 20 marks |
| Democratic Politics – I | 20 marks |
| Economics | 20 marks |
| Project Work: Disaster Management
| 5 marks |
CBSE Class 9th Social Studies Exam Preparation Tips
Unlike other exams, Social Studies is a combination of hard facts, lot of analysis and self-study and additionally requires students to be very descriptive yet precise about their attempt in answering the questions. For this, the student needs a good understanding and recollection of the text being taught in the classroom.
Below we share few helpful tips that can guide you with your preparation for CBSE Class 9th Social Studies Exam.
- Syllabus Overview: Social Studies exam, sometimes can feel tough not because of the questions that are asked but the vast syllabus to be covered and recalling that information in exam. Skim through the syllabus to get an idea of the chapters you are comfortable with and require minimum effort.
- Textbook: NCERT Textbooks should be well referred with extra reading on latest topics as well as current affairs. At least once, read chapters and pick important points, this will give you an insight on the chapter and you’ll be able to solve any questions from any part of the chapter.
- Work on Maps: Maps are another significant part of the Social Studies exam. A proper map work will make sure you don’t miss on those significant marks.
- Practice: Practice solving as many question papers as you can. This will give you the exam temperament and boost your writing speed while being descriptive at the same time.
- Relax: Covering a vast syllabus and memorizing lot of facts together can be overwhelming, don’t forget to take short intervals to release the tension and recall what you have learnt.
Last but not the least, enjoy the process to the fullest and remember that Social Studies is also a scoring as well as an interesting subject if you give proper priority to it. BEST OF LUCK!!
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques.: Where can I find CBSE Class 9th Social Studies Syllabus?
Ans.: You can download the CBSE Class 9th Social Studies Syllabus from the link given above or you can visit the official site of CBSE.
Ques.: Where can I find PDF of CBSE Class 9th Social Studies Textbooks?
Ans.: The textbooks for CBSE Class 9th Social Studies and other subjects can be found at the official website of NCERT.
Ques.: How to prepare for Map Work in Class 9th Social Studies Syllabus?
Ans.: Refer the Class 9th SST Syllabus above for the map work topics, practice these topics on an Outline map of World and India. Practice until you find it comfortable to recognize and identify elements on the map.
Ques.: Will CBSE Class 9th Social Studies include internal assessment?
Ans.: As per the Class 9th SST Syllabus, 20 marks are reserved for internal assessment out of which 5 marks are for the project work.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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