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Social Science Class IX (2026-27) | Subject Code 087
As per CBSE Curriculum | NEP 2020 & NCF-SE 2023 Compliant
Theory: 80 Marks | Internal Assessment: 20 Marks | Total: 100
Complete CBSE Class IX Social Science syllabus as per NCF-SE 2023 and NEP 2020. Integrates History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics. Focus on competency-based, inquiry-oriented learning rooted in Indian Knowledge Systems and lived realities.
1 PART 1 – Core Themes
1. Understanding Social Science 4 Hours
Meaning, scope and relevance of Social Science. Understanding Social Science from an Indian perspective. Explain the relevance of studying Social Science to understand society, environment, economy, and governance. Appreciate diversity, inclusivity, sustainability, and equity as guiding values.
2. Shaping of the Earth's Surface 8 Hours
Theory of plate tectonics, interior of the Earth, weathering and erosion, agents of gradation (river, waves, wind, glaciers, underground water), landforms and disasters (earthquakes, landslides, avalanches, GLOF, dust storms).
3. Atmosphere and Climate 7 Hours
Structure and composition, elements of weather and climate, seasons of India and monsoons, climate change, floods, carbon footprint. Analyse impact of Indian monsoon on life and agriculture.
4. Early Humans and Beginning of Civilisation 9 Hours
Cultural development from 2 million years ago, periodisation, human ancestors, Palaeolithic hunter-gatherers, stone tools, settled life with agriculture, domestication of plants and animals, urban development.
5. State and Society (upto 1000 CE) 9 Hours
Mesolithic transition to food production, Neolithic revolution, Harappan and contemporary cultures, Mesopotamian, Egyptian and Chinese civilisation. Vedic Age, administrative structure of early empires, educational heritage, knowledge traditions.
6. Democracy 9 Hours
Meaning, features and types of democracy, roots of democracy in India, challenges to democracy in India, democratic systems in the world. Differentiate between parliamentary and presidential systems (India, USA, France, Russia, Canada).
7. Elections 9 Hours
Importance of elections, electoral systems, Delimitation Commission, Election Commission of India, constituency, electoral rolls, party system in India, coalition government, Anti-Defection Law.
8. Building Blocks in Economics 7 Hours
Scarcity of resources, opportunity cost, need for making choice. What do economists do? What to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce. Market, centrally planned, and mixed economic systems.
9. The Price Puzzle: What Drives the Market 8 Hours
Laws of demand and supply, real-world deviations, price ceilings, market failures (externalities, information asymmetry, public goods). Identify equilibrium price and quantity.
2 PART 2 – Extended Themes
1. Oceans and Life 7 Hours
Ocean relief, movement of ocean water (waves, tides, currents), marine resources, cyclones and tsunamis, early warning systems, international maritime rules and regulations.
2. Life on Earth 7 Hours
Biosphere, ecosystems, biodiversity, interdependence of life forms, conservation of biodiversity, flora and fauna of India, endangered species, wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.
3. Resistance and Resilience (1000 CE – 1700 CE) 9 Hours
Safeguarding sovereignty, resistance alliances, development of art and architecture, languages and literature, Bhakti tradition, forts and fortifications, expansion of Indian economy.
4. India and the World-I (1900 BCE-1200 CE) 8 Hours
Trade with Mesopotamia, Greece, Roman Empire, China and Southeast Asia, cultural connections, influence on Southeast Asia, Indian Knowledge Systems (Medicine, Mathematics, Astronomy).
5. Authority 10 Hours
Roots of authority in Kautilya and Shukraniti (Danda and Nyaya), constitutional status of justice and security, types of authority (functional, sensitive, welfare-oriented), role of citizens.
6. From Ideas to Startups 8 Hours
Entrepreneurship, resources required to start a business, case studies of successful entrepreneurs, start-up ecosystem in India, Make in India initiative, MSMEs and unorganised sector, business plan, basic accounting concepts.
7. Smart Ways to Manage Your Finances 6 Hours
Personal financial management, inflation and purchasing power, simple vs compound interest, budgeting, savings and investment options (FD, stocks, bonds, mutual funds), risk and insurance, personal income tax.
3 Curricular Goals & Competencies
CG-1
Understands and analyses important phases in Indian history and draws insights to understand present-day India
CG-2
Analyses important phases in world history and draw insight to understand present-day world
CG-3
Understands the idea of a nation and the emergence of the modern Indian Nation
CG-4
Develops understanding of inter-relationship between human beings and their physical environment
CG-5
Understand the Indian Constitution and explores essence of Indian democracy
CG-6
Understand and analyse social, cultural, and political life in India over time
CG-7
Evaluates economic development of a country in terms of its impact on lives of people and nature
CG-8
Understand and appreciate contribution of India to overall field of Social Science
Internal Assessment (20 Marks)
Periodic Assessment
Pen Paper Test
5 MarksMultiple Assessment
Quiz, debate, role play, viva-voce, group discussion, concept maps, peer assessment, interdisciplinary project
5 MarksSubject Enrichment Activity
Project work (Interdisciplinary), Report Writing on field visits, site-map making
5 MarksPortfolio
Classroom work, reflections, narrations, journals, achievements, participation in Heritage India quiz
5 MarksPedagogy Highlights
Prescribed Textbooks
Social Science - Part 1
NCERT
Social Science - Part 2
NCERT
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