Scribd
Upload
156 views23 pages

Class 9 Social Science Syllabus 2023-24

The document outlines the syllabus for Class 9 Social Science for the academic year 2023-24, detailing the structure, assessment methods, and chapter-wise division of marks. It includes instructions for internal assessments, which comprise periodic tests, project work, and attendance evaluation. The syllabus covers topics in history, geography, political science, and economics, with specific chapters and their respective marks allocation.

Uploaded by

amitjakhardhania2022
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
156 views23 pages

Class 9 Social Science Syllabus 2023-24

The document outlines the syllabus for Class 9 Social Science for the academic year 2023-24, detailing the structure, assessment methods, and chapter-wise division of marks. It includes instructions for internal assessments, which comprise periodic tests, project work, and attendance evaluation. The syllabus covers topics in history, geography, political science, and economics, with specific chapters and their respective marks allocation.

Uploaded by

amitjakhardhania2022
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

i SAT

ii

iii

iv

% %
% %
% %
% %
% %

1
-IV

2
-IV

3
4
5







6
IV

IV

IV

IV

IV

IV

7
IV

IV

IV

IV BSEH Publication
NCERT
NCERT
NCERT

8
9
BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION HARYANA
Syllabus and Chapter wise division of Marks (2023-24)
Class- 9 Subject: Social Science Code: 017
General Instructions:
1. There will be Annual Examination based on the entire syllabus.
2. The Annual Examination will be of 80 marks and 20 marks weightage
shall be for Internal Assessment.
3. For Internal Assessment:
There will be periodic Assessment that would include:
i. For 6 marks- Three SAT exams will be conducted and will
have a weightage of 06 marks towards the final Internal
Assessment.
ii. For 2 marks- One Half yearly exam will be conducted and
will have a weightage of 02 marks towards the final Internal
Assessment.
iii. For 2 marks- Subject teacher will assess and give maximum
02 marks for CRP(Class Room Participation).
iv. For 5 marks- A project work to be done by students and will
have a weightage of 05 marks towards the final Internal
Assessment.
v. For 5 marks- Attendance of students will be awarded 05
marks as:
75% to 80%- 01 marks
Above 80% to 85%- 02 marks
Above 85% to 90%- 03 marks
Above 90% to 95%- 04 marks
Above 95% - 05 marks

10
Course Structure (2023-24)
Class- 9 Subject: Social Science Code: 017
Sr. No. Chapter Marks
1 History:Our Unit-1 8
Bharat-IV 1) Social and Cultural Renaissance of India
(23) 2) Elements of National Awakening
3) Moderates and Nationalists( from 1857AD to
1919AD)
Unit-2 8
4) Indian Revolutionary Movement (from 1857AD
to 1918AD)
5) Indian Revolutionary Movement ( from 1919AD
to 1947 AD)
6) Mahatma Gandhi and Indian Freedom Struggle
for Independence
Unit-3 7
7) Role of Indian National Army and NetaJi
8) Partition of India, integration of Princely States
and Rehabilitation of the Displaced,
9) Role of Haryana in the Indian National
Movement.
2 Contemporary Unit-1 11
India-I (21) 1) India- Size and Location
2) Physical Features of India
3) Drainage
Unit-2 10
4) Climate
5) Natural Vegetation and Wild Life
6) Population
3 Democratic Unit-1 11
Politics-I 1) What is Democracy? Why Democracy?
(21) 2) Constitutional Design
3) Electoral Politics
Unit-2 10
4) Working of Institutions
5) Democratic Rights
4 Economics : Unit-1 7
(15) 1) The story of Village Palampur
2) People as Resources
Unit-2 8
3) Poverty as a Challenge
4) Food Security
Total 80
Internal Assessment 20
Grand Total 100

11
Detailed Syllabus (Topic, Sub-topic and Headings):
OUR BHARAT - IV

1) SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RENAISSANCE OF INDIA


 Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Brahma Samaj
 PrarthnaSamaj
 Swami Dayanand and AryaSamaj
 Swami Vivekanand and Ramkrishn Mission
 Cultural Nationality and Maharishi Arvind and [Link]
 Movements against Casteism and Untouchability ( elevation of
disadvantaged castes )

2) Elements of National Awakening


 Movements of Social Reforms
 Resistance to the Exploitative Economic Policy of the British
 The Great Revolution of the 1857 AD
 Impact of Research on the Glorious history of India
 Racial Arrogance in the British and the Maltreatments of Indians
 Role of Newspapers
 Role of National literature
 Lord lytton ‘ Repressive Policies
 Contribution of Western Education and Indian intellectuals
 Influence of the Contemporary International Events
 Establishment of the Various Political Organisations

3) Moderates and Nationalists ( From 1857 AD to 1919 AD )


 Moderates
 Nationalists
 Movement against Partition of Bengal
 Swadeshi and Boycott Movement
 Luckhnow Pact

4) Indian Revolutionary Movement (fron 1857 AD to 1918 AD )


 Beginning of the Revolutionary Movement
 Aims and Methods of the Revolutionaries
 Spread of Revolutionary Movements
 Indian Revolutionaries in Abroad

12
5) Indian revolutionary movement ( from 1919 AD to 1947 AD )
 Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
 Hindustan Prajatantra Sangh and Kakori incident
 Bhagatsingh , Rajguru and Sukhdev
 Armoury raid of Chittagong
 Martyrdom of Chandrashekhar Azad and Udham Singh
 Revolt of Royal Indian Navy
6) Mahatma Gandhi and Indian struggle for Independence
 Early life
 Satyagrah against Rowlatt Act
 Khilafat Movement
 Non- Cooperation Movement
 Civil disobedience Movement
 Individual Satyagrah
 Quit India Movement
 Gandhi Jinnah Talk
 Independence of India
 Mahatma Gandhi after Independence
7) Role of Indian National Army and Netaji
 Early life of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
 His entry into National Politics
 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose as President of Congress
 Second World War and Subhash Chandra Bose ‘ arrival in
Germany
 Formation of Indian National Army

8) Partition of India , Integration of Princely States and Rehabilitation


of displaced
 Indian Independence act 1947
 Partition of India
 Reason for Partition of India
 Integration of Princely States
 Rehabilitation of the Displaced

9) Role of Haryana in the Indian national movement


 Rule of British East India Company
 Role of Haryana in the National Movement
 Chaudhary Chhotu Ram
 Haryana as a Separate state

13
DEMOCRATIC POLITICS – I

1) What is Democracy ? Why Democracy ?


 What is Democracy ?
 Features of Democracy
 Why Democracy ?
 Broader meaning of Democracy

2) Constitutional Design
 Democratic Constitution in South Africa
 Why do we need a Constitution ?
 Making of The Indian Constitution
 Guiding Values of The Indian Constitution

3) Electoral Politics
 Why elections ?
 What is our System of Elections ?
 What makes Election In India Democratic ?

4) Working of Institutions
 How Is The Major Policy Decision taken ?
 Parliament
 Political Executive
 The Judiciary

5) Democratic Rights
 Life without Rights
 Rights in A Democracy
 Rights In The Indian Constitution
 Expanding Scope Of Rights

14
CONTEMPORARY INDIA – I
1) India : Size and Location
 Location
 Size
 India and The World
 India ‘ s Neighbours
2) Physical Features of India
 Major Physiographic Divisions
- The Himalayan Mountains
- The Northern Plains
- The Peninsular Plateaus
- The Indian Desert
- The Coastal plains
- The Islands

3) Drainage
 Concept
 Drainage System In India
 The Himalayan Rivers
- Indus River System , Ganga River System ,
Brahmputra River System
 The Peninsular Rivers
-The Narmada Basin , The Tapi Basin , The Godavari Basin ,
The Mahanadi Basin , The Krishna Basin , The Kaveri Basin
 Lakes
 Role of River In Economy
 River Pollution

4) Climate
 Concept
 Climate Controls
 Factors Affecting India ‘ Climate
 Latitude , Altitude , Pressure and Winds
 The Seasons
- Cold Weather Season , Hot Weather Season , Advancing
Monsoon Season ( The Rainy Season ) , Retreating / Post
Monsoons ( The Transition Season )
 Distribution of Rainfall
 Monsoon As A Unifying Bond

15
5) Natural Vegetation And Wildlife
 Concept
 Ecosystem
 Types of Vegetation
-Tropical Evergreen Forests , Tropical Deciduous Forests ,
Thorn Forests and Shrubs , Mountain Forests , Mangrove Forests .
 Wildlife
6) Population
 Population Size and Distribution
- India ‘ s Population Size and Distribution by Numbers ,
- India ‘ s Population Distribution by Density
 Population Growth and Process of Population Change
- Population Growth
- Process of Population Change / Growth

ECONOMICS
1) The Story Of Village Palampur
 Overview
 Organisation Of Production
 Farming In Palampur
 Non -Farm Activities In Palampur
2) People As A Resource
 Overview
 Economic Activities by Men And Women
 Quality Of Production
 Unemployment
3) Poverty As A Challenge
 Overview
 Two Typical Cases of Poverty
 Poverty As Seen By Social Scientists
 Poverty Line
 Poverty Estimates
 Vulnerable Groups
 Interstate Disparities
 Global Poverty Scenario
 Causes Of Poverty
 Anti Poverty Measures
 The Challenges Ahead

16
4 ) Food Security In India
 Overview
 What Is Food Security?
 Why Food Security?
 Who Are Food Insecure?
 Food Security In India
 What Is Buffer Stock?
 What Is Public Distribution System?
 Current Status Of The Public Distribution System
 Role Of Cooperatives in Food Security

17
Map work
History section:-
Chapter-4 Indian Revolutionary Movement (from 1857 AD to 1918 AD )
The region where Kuka Movement was spread (Punjab),
Alipur conspiracy case (Calcutta)
Cellular Jail (Andaman)
Chapter -5 Indian Revolutionary Movement (from 1919 AD to 1947 AD )
Jalianwalabagh Massacre (Amritsar), The place where Bhagat
Singh threw bomb (National Assembly Delhi, The place where
Bhagat Singh was hanged (Lahore), The place where train was
looted by revolutionaries (Kakori , Uttar Pardesh), Martyrdom
place of Chander Shekhar Azad (Alfred Park , Allahabad) Royal
Navy revolt 1946 (Mumbai)
Chapter-6 Mahatama Gandhi and Independence Struggle of India
Birth place of Mahatama Gandhi (Porbandar , Gujarat), The places
where Mahatama Gandhi lead his starting Satyagraha (Champaran,
Khera , Ahamdabad -Strike by Cotton Mill workers), The place
where the resolution of the Non – Cooperation movement was
passed in the annual session of the congress in 1920 (Nagpur), The
place from where Civil- Disobedience movement was started
(Dandi, Gujarat) The place from where Quit India Movement was
started in 1942 (Mumbai), Puran Swaraj resolution was passed
(Lhore)

Geography Section:- (India Map)


(Identification, locating and labelling)
Chapter -1 India – Size and Location
 India : States and Capitals
 IST , Tropic of Cancer
 India’ Neighbours

Chapter -2 Physical Features of India

18
 Mountain Ranges : The Aravali, The Karakoram ,The Shivalik, The
Vindhyas , The Satpuras , Eastern and Western Ghats
 Mountain Peaks : Mt. Everest , Kanchenjunga , K2
 Plateaus : Deccan Plateau, Chhotanagpur Plateau , Malwa Plateau
 Plains : Ganga- Brahamputra Plain , East Coastal Plains , West Coastal
Plains
 Islands : Andaman and Nicobar Islands , Lakshadweep Islands

Chapter -3 Drainage
 Rivers : a) The Himalayan Rivers - Indus ,Ganges, Satluj ,Brahamputra
b) The Peninsular Rivers – Narmada, Tapi ,Mahanadi ,Godavari ,
Krishna ,Kaveri
 Lakes : Wular , Sambhar , Pulicat , Chilika

Chapter-4 Climate
 Area receiving Highest Rainfall : Mawsynram
 Area receiving Winter Rainfall : Tamil Nadu Coast

Chapter- 5 Natural Vegetation and Wildlife


 Vegetation Types : Tropical Evergreen Forest , Tropical Deciduous
Forest, Thorn Forest , Mountain Forest , Mangrove Forest
 Wildlife Reserves : Dachigam , Rajaji , Corbet , Sariska , Ranthambhor,
Gir , Kanha , Simplipal, Kaziranga ,Manas , Bandipur

Chapter 6- Population
 State having Highest and Lowest Density of Population

19
Monthwise Syllabus Teaching Plan (2023-24)
Class- 9 Subject: Social Science Code: 017
Month Name of Book/unit Subject Matter Teaching Revision
Periods Periods
April Contemporary India-I India- Size and Location 6 2

History : Our Bharat IV Social and Cultural 6 2


Renaissance of India
May Contemporary India-I Physical Features of India 4 2

Democratic Politics I What is Democracy? Why 4 2


democracy?

History our Bharat-IV Elements of National 6 2


Awakening
June Activities to be Map Practice-India (States
Assigned During and Their Capitals),Physical
Summer Break Features of India,
Project or Survey on
Democracies of the World.
Photo or story collection of
Indian Social Reformers
July Contemporary India-I Drainage 6 2

Economics The Story of Village 4 2


Palampur
History our Bharat-IV Moderates and Nationalists 6 2
(1857- 1919 )
August Democratic Politics-I Constitutional Design 4 2

History our Bharat-IV Indian Revolutionary 6 2


Movement (1857 -1918)

Economics People as Resource 4 2

20
Half Yearly Exams
September Democratic Politics-I Electoral Politics 4 2
History our Bharat-IV Indian Revolutionary 6 2
Movement (1919-1947)

October Contemporary India-I Climate 4 2

Democratic Politics-I Working of Institution 4 2

History our Bharat-IV Mahatma Gandhi and Indian 6 2


Struggle for Independence

November Contemporary India-I Natural Vegetation and 6 2


Wildlife
Economics Poverty as a Challenge 4 2

History our Bharat-IV Azad Hind Fauj and Role of 6 2


Netaji

December Democratic Politics-I Democratic Rights 4 2


Contemporary India-I Population 6 2

History our Bharat-IV Partition of India, Integration 6 2


of Princely States and
Rehabilitation of the
Displaced

January History our Bharat-IV Role of Haryana in the Indian 6 2


National Movement

Economics Food security in India 4 2

February Revision
March Annual examination

21
Note:
 Subject teachers are advised to direct the students to prepare
notebook of the Terminology/Definitional Words used in the chapters
for enhancement of vocabulary or clarity of the concept.
Prescribed Books:
1. 1. Social Science- History our Bharat-IV World (Text Book for class IX,
)BSEH Publication
2. Democratic Politics-I NCERT (text book of Political Science)
3. Contemporary India-I NCERT (text book of Geography)
4. Economics NCERT (Text book of Economics)

22
Question Paper Design (2023-24)
Class-9 Subject: Social Science Code: 017

Type of Marks Number Description Total


Question Marks
Essay Type 5 4 Internal options will be given in 20
Questions all the questions.1 question
from each section viz. History,
Geography, Pol. Sc and Eco.
Short Answer 3 5 Write any three points. No. of 15
Type Questions questions (History-2,Geog.-2,
[Link].-1)
Very Short 2 6 Write any 2 points. No. of 12
Answer Type questions( History-2, Geog.-
Question 2,[Link].-1, and Eco.-1)
Multiple Choice 1 20 20 Multiple Choice Question. 20
Questions (His-6,Geog-3, [Link].-7 and
Eco.-4)
Case Study 4 2 Questions will be based on the 8
Based Questions given case study from Pol. Sc.
and Economics. Each will
comprise 4 questions.
Map Skill Based 5 1 One Location based question 5
Questions (2+3) consist two section “A” and
“B” will be asked from History
and Geography.
(Section “A” History -2,
Section “B” Geography-3)
Total 38 80

23

Common questions

Powered by AI

The Partition of India had a profound impact on both the integration of princely states and the rehabilitation of displaced populations. The geopolitical division necessitated quick action towards integrating over 500 princely states into either India or Pakistan, a process managed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel using diplomacy and coercion where necessary. The partition also resulted in massive displacement and communal violence, triggering a humanitarian crisis where millions were uprooted. The rehabilitation process was arduous, involving significant resource allocation, yet it fundamentally altered India's demographic and social landscape .

The Revolutionary Movement post-1919 became more organized and widespread than earlier isolated activities. It involved notable events like the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, the Kakori incident, and actions by the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. These revolutions were characterized by direct confrontations against the colonial regime and were fueled by discontent over the lack of progress post-World War I. The impact was significant in bolstering militant nationalism, creating martyrs whose sacrifices inspired future generations, and pushing the British to eventually consider more substantial reforms .

Indian social reformers such as Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Swami Dayanand Saraswati, and Swami Vivekananda were pivotal in igniting the Social and Cultural Renaissance. Their advocacy against obsolete traditions like Sati and child marriage, as well as their push for education and social equality, challenged the status quo, directly questioning colonial and indigenous social norms. These reformers galvanized movements that not only focused on spiritual and moral rejuvenation but also laid the foundations for nationalistic fervor by promoting ideas of self-pride and justice .

Social and cultural movements played a pivotal role in India's national awakening by challenging social ills and promoting ideas of reform and revival. Figures like Raja Ram Mohan Roy, through Brahma Samaj, campaigned against social practices such as sati and caste discrimination, laying the groundwork for social reform. Swami Vivekananda and the Ramakrishna Mission emphasized spiritual pluralism and national identity. These efforts were instrumental in instilling a sense of pride in Indian cultural heritage and eroded the colonial narrative, thus contributing to a broader national consciousness .

Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in transforming India's freedom struggle into a mass movement through strategies of non-violence and civil disobedience. His leadership in movements such as the Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, and Quit India Movement galvanized widespread support across diverse socio-economic strata. He redefined the struggle to include not just urban elites but also rural masses, thereby broadening the base of the national movement. Gandhi's methods emphasized moral high ground, which effectively delegitimized British authority in India .

World War II significantly influenced India's independence trajectory, with the Indian National Army and the Quit India Movement marking pivotal moments. The INA, under Bose, challenged the British militarily, affecting British authority. Meanwhile, the Quit India Movement, launched by Gandhi in 1942, represented an all-encompassing civil disobedience that severely crippled wartime administrative functioning. Both movements heightened internal and external pressures on Britain, and post-war economic strains further weakened its grip, culminating in accelerated negotiations that led to India's independence .

The Indian National Army (INA) under Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose played a crucial role in amplifying the demand for India's independence by demonstrating a viable military resistance against British rule. Bose's leadership and charisma attracted wide support, both domestically and internationally. The INA's campaigns, despite limited military success, significantly boosted Indian nationalism and weakened British resolve by instilling fear of a wider rebellion. The INA trials post-World War II further stirred nationalist sentiments, contributing to the atmosphere that hastened Britain's decision to leave India .

The Moderates, active mainly from 1885 to 1907, believed in constitutional methods and dialogue with the British to secure reforms. Key figures among them were Dadabhai Naoroji and Gopal Krishna Gokhale. In contrast, the Nationalists, or Extremists, led by figures like Bal Gangadhar Tilak, advocated for self-rule (Swaraj) and were more confrontational, promoting Swadeshi and boycotts of British goods. This ideological split was marked by differing perceptions of how to counter colonial rule effectively, with Moderates favoring gradual change and Nationalists pressuring for immediate self-rule .

The Lucknow Pact, signed in 1916 between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League, was significant in reshaping Hindu-Muslim unity by accommodating communal representation in legislative councils. It marked a rare moment of cooperation between Hindu and Muslim leaders, fostering a sense of shared goals in the demand for self-governance. This alliance was instrumental in presenting a united front against British policies, albeit temporary, as it laid the groundwork for future joint endeavors despite ultimately failing to prevent communal tensions .

The democratic transformation in South Africa, which focused on reconciliation and the establishment of a multi-racial democratic society, inspired the framers of India's constitution to embed principles such as secularism, equality, and social justice. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and other constitutional framers were influenced by the need for a robust framework to protect minority rights and ensure social harmony, leading to the adoption of a comprehensive bill of rights and a federal structure that aimed to represent India's diversity effectively .

You might also like