 C-7.

2 Evaluates the importance of the three sectors of production (primary, secondary,

and tertiary) in any country’s economy, especially India
 C-7.3 Distinguishes between ‘unorganised’ and ‘organised’ sectors of the economy and
their role in production for the local market in small, medium, and large-scale production
centres (industries), and recognises the special importance of the so-called
‘unorganised’ sector in Indian economy and its connections with the self-organising
features of Indian society
 C-7.4 Trace the beginning and importance of large- scale trade and commerce
(including e- commerce) between one country and another - the key items of trade in
the beginning, and the changes from time to time.
 C-8.1 Gather, comprehend, and analyse data related to income, capital, poverty, and
employment in one’s locality, region and at the national level. Markets.
 C-8.3 Understand these features in the context of ancient India, with its thriving trade,
both internal and external, and its well- established trade practices and networks,
business conventions, and diverse industries, all of which made India one of the world’s
leading economies up to the colonial period
 C-8.4 Describes India’s recent path towards again becoming one of the three largest
economies of the world, and how individuals can contribute to this economic progress.
 C-8.5 Appreciates the connections between economic development and the
environment, and the broader indicators of societal wellbeing beyond GDP growth and
income.

In Grades 9 and 10 of the Secondary Stage, 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.

CLASS IX (2025-26)
COURSE STRUCTURE

Marks-20
History-India and the Contemporary World - I inclusive of
Map
pointing
Section Chapter No Chapter Name Marks
I I The French Revolution
Events and II Socialism in Europe and the Russian
Process Revolution 18+2 map
III Nazism and the Rise of Hitler pointing

II IV Forest, Society and Colonialism

Livelihood, Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple
Economies assessments
and (Internally assessed for 5 marks)
Societies V Pastoralists in the Modern World
(assessed as part of Periodic
Assessment only)

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 Marks-20
Geography-Contemporary India - I inclusive of Map
pointing

Chapter No. Chapter Name Marks

1 India – Size and Location
2 Physical Features of India
3 Drainage 17+3 map
4 Climate pointing*
Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
(Only map pointing to be evaluated in the annual
examination.
5 Population * Marks as
mentioned
6 Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments
(Internally assessed for 5 marks)

Political Science- Democratic Politics - I 20 Marks

Chapter No. Chapter name Marks

1 What is Democracy?
Why Democracy?
2 Constitutional Design 20
3 Electoral Politics
4 Working of Institutions
5 Democratic Rights
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
History-India and the Contemporary World - I

Section I: Events and Processes

Chapter-1 The French Revolution

Learning Outcomes-The students will be able to

 Infer how the French Revolution had an impact on the European countries in the making
of nation states in Europe and elsewhere.

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⮚ Illustrate that, the quest for imperialism triggered the First World War.
⮚ Examine various sources to address imbalances that may lead to revolutions

Chapter 2- Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution

Learning Outcomes- The students will be able to

⮚ Compare the situations that led to the rise of Russian and French Revolutions.
⮚ Examine the situations that led to the establishment of Lenin’s communism and Stalin’s
collectivization.
⮚ Analyse the role played by the varied philosophers and leaders that shaped the revolution.

Chapter 3-Nazism and the Rise of Hitler.

Learning Outcomes- The students will be able to

⮚ Analyse the role of “Treaty of Versailles” in the rise of Hitler to power.

⮚ Analyse the genocidal war waged against the “undesirables” by Hitler.
⮚ Compare and contrast the characteristics of Hitler and Gandhi

Section II: Livelihoods, Economies and Societies

Chapter 4- Forest Society and Colonialism

Interdisciplinary Project with Chapter 5 of Geography “Natural Vegetation and Wildlife”

Learning Outcomes- Refer Annexure II

Chapter 5- Pastoralists in the Modern World

Learning Outcomes- The students will be able to

⮚ Examine the situations that have created nomadic societies highlighting the key factors
played by the climatic conditions and topography.
⮚ Analyse varying patterns of developments within pastoral societies in different places in
India.
⮚ Comprehend the impact of colonialism on Pastoralists in India and Africa.

Geography- Contemporary India - I

Chapter 1- India – Size and Location

Learning Outcomes- The students will be able to

⮚ Examine how the location of an area impacts its climate and time with reference to longitude
and latitude.
⮚ Explore and analyses the trading and cultural relationships of India with its neighbouring
countries.
⮚ Evaluate the situation & reasons that made 82.5E* longitude as Time meridian of India.
⮚ Examine how location of India enables its position as a strategic partner in the subcontinent.
⮚ Justify the reasons for the differences in climatic conditions, local and standard time.

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Chapter 2- Physical Features of India

Learning Outcomes- The students will be able to

⮚ Justify how the Physical Features of India influences the livelihoods, culture, and the
biodiversity of the region.
⮚ Examine the geological process that played a crucial role in the formation of diverse
physical features in India.
⮚ Analyse the conditions and relationships of the people living in different physiographic
areas.

Chapter 3- Drainage

Learning Outcomes- The students will be able to

⮚ Examine the information about different lakes and infer on their contribution to Indian
ecology.
⮚ Present creative solutions to overcome the water pollution and also to increase the
contribution of water bodies to the Indian economy.
⮚ Identify the river systems of the country and explain the role of rivers in human society

Chapter 4- Climate

Learning Outcomes- The students will be able to

⮚ Analyse and infer the effect of monsoon winds on rainfall of the Indian subcontinent.
⮚ Analyse the temperatures between plateau region, Himalayan region, desert region and
coastal region.
⮚ Enumerate and summarise the reasons for the wide difference between temperatures at
different geographical locations of India

Chapter 5- Natural Vegetation and Wildlife

Interdisciplinary project with chapter no IV of History “Forest, Society and Colonialism

Learning Outcomes- -Refer annexure II

Chapter-6. Population

Learning Outcomes- The students will be able to

⮚ Analyse and infer the reasons behind the uneven distribution of population in India with
specific reference to UP & Rajasthan and Mizoram and Karnataka
⮚ Enlist the factors that affect the population density

Political Science-Democratic Politics - I

Chapter 1- What is Democracy? Why Democracy?

Learning Outcomes- The students will be able to

⮚ Examine the concept of structural components of Democracy and its forms/ features.

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⮚ Compare and Contrast working of democracies of India and North Korea and infer on their
differences and significance in each country.
⮚ Analyse and infer on the different historical processes and forces that have contributed for
the promotion of democracy

Chapter 2- Constitutional Design

Learning Outcomes- The students will be able to

 Discuss and describe the situation that led to creation of Indian Constitution
 Enumerate the essential features that need to be kept in mind while drafting a constitution.
 Examine the guiding values that created the Indian constitution
 Comprehend the roles and responsibilities as citizens of India.

Chapter 3- Electoral Politics

Learning Outcomes- The students will be able to

 Analyse the implications of power of vote and power of recall.

 Summarise the essential features of the Indian Electoral system.
 Examine the rationale for adopting the present Indian Electoral System.

Chapter 4- Working of Institutions

Learning Outcomes- The students will be able to

⮚ Examine the roles, responsibilities, and interdependency of all the 3 organs of the
Government.
⮚ Appreciate the parliamentary system of executive’s accountability to the legislature.
⮚ Summarise and evaluate the rule of law in India.

Chapter 5- Democratic Rights

Learning Outcomes- The students will be able to

 Summarise the importance of fundamental rights and duties in the light of the nation’s
glory.
 Analyse and recognise the role of a responsible citizen while performing their prescribed
duties versus claiming rights.
ECONOMICS

Chapter 1- The Story of Village Palampur

Learning Outcomes- The students will be able to

 Enlist the requirements of production and comprehend the interdependence of these

requirements.
 Correlate farming and non-farming activities to economic growth.
 Comprehend how the significance of conditions of farming and the factors of production
impact economic development.
 Find solutions to foster an equitable society.

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 Chapter 2- People as Resource

Learning Outcomes- The students will be able to

⮚ Evaluate the reasons that contribute to the quality of population.

⮚ Observe different government schemes and see their effect on the people there.
Chapter 3- Poverty as a Challenge

Learning Outcomes- The students will be able to

⮚ Comprehend the reasons for poverty in the rural and urban areas.
⮚ Evaluate the efficacy of the government to eradicate poverty.
⮚ Correlate the link between education and poverty.
Chapter 4- Food Security in India

Learning Outcomes- The students will be able to

⮚ Comprehend various aspects of food security that will ensure continuity of supply
⮚ Enumerate the different features of PDS that directly address FSI.
⮚ Analyse and infer the impact of the Green Revolution.
⮚ Analyse causes and effect of famines in food security during pre and post independent
India.

CLASS IX (2025-26)
MAP WORK

Subject Chapter List of Areas to be located /labeled/identified on the map

History French Outline political map of France. Locate/label/ identify.

Revolution ● Bordeaux, Nantes, Paris and Marseille
Socialism in Outline political map of the World. Locate/label/identify Major
Europe and the countries of First World War: Central Powers: Germany,
Russian Austria-Hungary, Turkey (Ottoman Empire). Allied Powers –
Revolution France, England, Russia and USA
Nazism and the Outline Political Map of World. Locate/label/ identify Major
Rise of Hitler countries of Second World War Axis: Powers – Germany,
Italy, Japan Allied Powers – UK, France, Former USSR, USA

Geography India : size and ● India – States and Capitals

location ● Tropic of Cancer, Standard Meridian (Location and
Labeling)
● Neighbouring Countries
India physical ● Mountain Ranges: The Karakoram, The Zanskar, The
features Shivalik, The Aravali, The Vindhya, The Satpura, Western
and Eastern Ghats
● Mountain Peaks-K2, Kanchan Junga, Anai Mudi

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 ● Plateau – Deccan Plateau, Chota Nagpur Plateau, Malwa
Plateau
● Coastal Plains – Konkan, Malabar, Coromandel & Northen
Circar (Location and Labelling)
Drainage system Rivers (Identification only)
● The Himalayan River Systems – Indus, Ganges & Sutlej
● The Peninsular Rivers – The Narmada, The Tapti, The
Kaveri, The Krishna, The Godavari, The Mahanadi
● Lakes – Wular, Pulicat, Sambar, Chilika
Climate ● Annual rainfall in India, Monsoon wind direction
Population ● Population density of all states
● The state having highest and lowest density of population

Note- The Maps available in the website of Govt. of India may be used.

CLASS IX (2025-26)
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT: 20 MARKS

Type of Description Marks

Assessment
Periodic Assessment Pen Paper Test 5

Multiple Assessment Quiz, debate, role play, viva-voce, group discussion, visual 5
expression, interactive bulletin boards, gallery walks, exit
cards, concept maps, peer assessment, self- assessment
etc. through interdisciplinary project
Subject Enrichment Project work (Interdisciplinary)-Disaster Management 5
Activity
Portfolio Classroom, work done (activities/assignments) reflections, 5
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.

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

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