Up until the secondary school level, social science is a required subject. Students can better grasp society and social relationships by studying social science. The Board has released the CBSE curriculum for Class 9 Social Science for the academic year 2020-2021, which comprises the whole course structure, mark weightage, time length, assignments, and projects.
Download CBSE Class 9 Social Science Revised Syllabus PDF 2020-2021
Class 9 students can get their latest CBSE syllabus of Social Science for the academic year 2020-2021 as per the guidelines of the CBSE Board.
CBSE Syllabus for Class 9 Social Science with Marking Scheme
| Time: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 80 | |||
| No. | Units | No. of Periods | Marks |
| I | India and the Contemporary World – II | 46 | 20 |
| II | Contemporary India – I | 37 | 20 |
| III | Democratic Politics – I | 37 | 20 |
| IV | Economics | 37 | 20 |
| Total | 157 | 80 |
CBSE Class 9 Social Science Project Work
05 Periods, 05 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.
3. The project work should also help in enhancing the Life Skills of the students.
4. If possible, various forms of art may be integrated in 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 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 |
7. The project carried out by the students should subsequently be shared among themselves through interactive sessions such as exhibitions, panel discussions, etc.
8. All documents pertaining to assessment under this activity should be meticulously maintained by the schools.
9. A Summary Report should be prepared highlighting:
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.
10. 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.
11. The Project Report should be handwritten by the students themselves.
12. The record of the project work (internal assessment) should be kept for a period of three months for verification, if any.
Download CBSE Class 9 Deleted Social Science Syllabus PDF 2020-21
From the table below students can get to know the deleted portion of CBSE Class 9 Social Science syllabus 2020-21.
| S. No. | Chapter No. and Chapter Name (NCERT Textbook) | Deleted portion |
| UNIT 1: INDIA AND THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD – I (HISTORY) | ||
| 1 | Section 2: Livelihoods, Economies and Societies NOTE- ANY ONE OUT OF THESE TWO CHAPTERS (CH-4/CH5) Chapter IV: Forest Society and Colonialism Chapter V: Pastoralists in the Modern World | Complete Section (Both the Chapters) |
| UNIT 2: CONTEMPORARY INDIA – 1 (GEOGRAPHY) | ||
| 2 | Chapter 3: Drainage | Complete Chapter except for Map Items which will be assessed in the Examination |
| 3 | Chapter 6: Population | Complete Chapter |
| UNIT 3: DEMOCRATIC POLITICS – I (POLITICAL SCIENCE) | ||
| Chapter 2: Constitutional Design | Democratic Constitution in South Africa (Only) | |
| 4 | Chapter 5: Democratic Rights | Complete Chapter |
| UNIT 4: ECONOMICS | ||
| 5 | Chapter 4: Food Security in India | Complete Chapter |
CBSE Class 9 Social Science Syllabus for Academic Year 2021-22
Students can download the latest released CBSE Class 9 Social Science Syllabus for the academic year 2021-22 from the link below.
- CBSE Syllabus for Class 9 Social Science 2021-22 PDF
- CBSE Learning Outcomes for Class 9 Social Science – Download PDF
CBSE Class 9 Social Science Course Structure 2021-22
| Time: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 80 | |||
| No. | Units | No. of Periods | Marks |
| I | India and the Contemporary World – II | 60 | 20 |
| II | Contemporary India – I | 55 | 20 |
| III | Democratic Politics – I | 50 | 20 |
| IV | Economics | 50 | 20 |
| Total | 215 | 80 |
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