Social – Class 9 – CBSE Syllabus
Unit-wise and chapter-wise breakdown with sections, competencies, and learning outcomes.
IThe French Revolution
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Infer how the French Revolution had an impact on the European countries in the making of nation states in Europe and elsewhere.
- Illustrate that, the quest for imperialism triggered the First World War.
- Examine various sources to address imbalances that may lead to revolutions
IISocialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- 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.
IIINazism and the Rise of Hitler
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- 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
IVForest, Society and Colonialism (Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments)
VPastoralists in the Modern World
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- 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.
1India – Size and Location
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Examine how the location of an area impacts its climate and time with reference to longitude and latitude.
- Explore and analyse the trading and cultural relationships of India with its neighbouring countries.
- Evaluate the situation and reasons that made 82.5°E longitude as the 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.
2Physical Features of India
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Justify how the Physical Features of India influence 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.
3Drainage
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Examine the information about different lakes and infer on their contribution to Indian ecology.
- Present creative solutions to overcome water pollution and 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.
4Climate
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- 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.
Natural Vegetation and Wildlife (Only map pointing to be evaluated in the annual examination.)
5Population
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- 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
6Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments (Internally assessed for 5 marks)
1What is Democracy? Why Democracy?
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Examine the concept of structural components of Democracy and its forms/features.
- Compare and contrast working of democracies of India and some other countries and discuss differences and similarities in each country.
- Analyse and infer on the different historical processes and forces that have contributed for the promotion of democracy.
2Constitutional Design
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- 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.
3Electoral Politics
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- 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.
4Working of Institutions
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- 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.
5Democratic Rights
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- 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.
1The Story of Village Palampur
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- 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.
2People as Resource
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Evaluate the reasons that contribute to the quality of population.
- Observe different government schemes and see their effect on the people there.
3Poverty as a Challenge
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- 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.
4Food Security in India
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- 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.