NDSS Academy

Social Science Tuition

Class 9 · CBSE — Class 9 Social Science: full syllabus tuition with regular tests (CBSE / UP Board).

12 MonthsDuration 1Subject 20Chapters OnlineTests & result
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Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप

  1. 1
    Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकात

    Enquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.

  2. 2
    Term 1 (April – September)प्रथम सत्र (अप्रैल – सितंबर)

    First half of every subject, with a unit test every month.

    The French RevolutionSocialism in Europe and the Russian RevolutionNazism and the Rise of HitlerForest Society and ColonialismPastoralists in the Modern WorldIndia - Size and LocationPhysical Features of IndiaDrainageClimateNatural Vegetation and Wildlife
  3. 3
    Half-yearly examअर्धवार्षिक परीक्षा

    Half-yearly test on the first-term chapters, with a report to parents.

  4. 4
    Term 2 (October – January)द्वितीय सत्र (अक्टूबर – जनवरी)

    Second half of every subject, with unit tests.

    PopulationWhat is Democracy? Why Democracy?Constitutional DesignElectoral PoliticsWorking of InstitutionsDemocratic RightsThe Story of Village PalampurPeople as ResourcePoverty as a ChallengeFood Security in India
  5. 5
    Revision & mock testsरिवीजन और मॉक टेस्ट

    Full-syllabus revision, sample papers.

  6. 6
    Annual / board examवार्षिक / बोर्ड परीक्षा

    Class 9 annual exam.

  7. 7
    Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्ट

    Take the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.

Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

1 subject · 20 chapters · 97 topics

01The French Revolution 6 topics
  1. French society in the late 18th century
  2. Outbreak of the Revolution
  3. France becomes a constitutional monarchy
  4. Abolition of monarchy and the Reign of Terror
  5. Did women have a revolution?
  6. Abolition of slavery and legacy of the Revolution
02Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution 6 topics
  1. Liberals, radicals and conservatives
  2. Coming of socialism to Europe
  3. The Russian Revolution: February and October 1917
  4. Changes after the October Revolution
  5. Stalinism and collectivisation
  6. Global influence of the Russian Revolution
03Nazism and the Rise of Hitler 5 topics
  1. Birth of the Weimar Republic
  2. Hitler's rise to power
  3. Nazi world view
  4. Youth in Nazi Germany
  5. Ordinary people and crimes against humanity
04Forest Society and Colonialism 5 topics
  1. Why deforestation?
  2. Rise of commercial forestry
  3. Effects on shifting cultivation and forest communities
  4. Rebellion in the forest: Bastar
  5. Forest transformations in Java
05Pastoralists in the Modern World 4 topics
  1. Pastoral nomads and their movements in India
  2. Colonial rule and pastoral life
  3. How pastoralists coped with changes
  4. Pastoralism in Africa: the Maasai
06India - Size and Location 5 topics
  1. Location and extent of India
  2. Size of India
  3. India and the world
  4. India's neighbours
  5. Standard meridian and time
07Physical Features of India 6 topics
  1. The Himalayan mountains
  2. The Northern Plains
  3. The Peninsular Plateau
  4. The Indian Desert
  5. The Coastal Plains
  6. The Islands
08Drainage 5 topics
  1. Drainage systems of India
  2. The Himalayan rivers: Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra
  3. The Peninsular rivers
  4. Lakes
  5. Role of rivers in the economy and river pollution
09Climate 5 topics
  1. Factors affecting India's climate
  2. The Indian monsoon and its mechanism
  3. Onset and withdrawal of the monsoon
  4. The seasons of India
  5. Distribution of rainfall
10Natural Vegetation and Wildlife 4 topics
  1. Factors affecting vegetation
  2. Types of vegetation: tropical evergreen, deciduous, thorn, montane, mangrove
  3. Wildlife of India
  4. Conservation: national parks and biosphere reserves
11Population 4 topics
  1. Population size and distribution
  2. Population density
  3. Population growth and processes of change
  4. Birth rate, death rate and migration
12What is Democracy? Why Democracy? 4 topics
  1. Meaning of democracy
  2. Features of democracy
  3. Arguments for and against democracy
  4. Broader meanings of democracy
13Constitutional Design 5 topics
  1. Democratic constitution in South Africa
  2. Why do we need a constitution?
  3. Making of the Indian Constitution
  4. The Constituent Assembly
  5. Guiding values: the Preamble
14Electoral Politics 5 topics
  1. Why elections?
  2. What makes elections democratic?
  3. Indian system of elections: constituencies and reserved seats
  4. Voters' list, nomination and campaign
  5. Independent Election Commission
15Working of Institutions 4 topics
  1. How major policy decisions are taken
  2. Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  3. Political executive: President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
  4. The judiciary
16Democratic Rights 5 topics
  1. Life without rights
  2. Rights in a democracy
  3. Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution
  4. Right to Constitutional Remedies
  5. Expanding scope of rights
17The Story of Village Palampur 5 topics
  1. Organisation of production
  2. Farming: land, labour and capital
  3. Multiple cropping and modern farming
  4. Distribution of land
  5. Non-farm activities
18People as Resource 4 topics
  1. Human capital formation
  2. Economic activities: primary, secondary, tertiary
  3. Quality of population: education and health
  4. Unemployment and its types
19Poverty as a Challenge 5 topics
  1. Two typical cases of poverty
  2. Poverty line
  3. Poverty estimates and vulnerable groups
  4. Causes of poverty
  5. Anti-poverty measures
20Food Security in India 5 topics
  1. What is food security?
  2. Who is food insecure?
  3. Buffer stock and the role of FCI
  4. Public Distribution System
  5. Role of cooperatives in food security

About this course

You will be able to

  • Explain the French Revolution, the Russian Revolution and the rise of Nazism and their impact on the modern world
  • Describe how colonialism changed the lives of forest dwellers and pastoral communities
  • Describe India's location, physical features, rivers, climate, vegetation and population, and locate them on a map
  • Explain the meaning of democracy, the making of the Indian Constitution, elections, institutions and rights
  • Explain basic economic ideas: production, human capital, poverty and food security in India
  • Write structured answers and do map work in board-exam style

Who it is for

  • Class 9 students of CBSE and UP Board schools
  • Students who find History, Geography, Civics and Economics hard to remember
  • Learners who want regular map practice and answer-writing tests

What you need

  • Class 8 Social Science completed
  • NCERT Class 9 Social Science textbooks (History, Geography, Political Science, Economics) and an outline map of India
Online tests & result Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre. Student login →

Questions

Are all four parts (History, Geography, Civics, Economics) covered?

Yes. All chapters of the current rationalised NCERT Class 9 Social Science books are taught for CBSE and UP Board.

Is map work practised?

Yes. Every Geography and History map item is practised on outline maps of India and the world.

How do you help students remember so much content?

Short notes, timelines, flow charts, keyword lists and frequent small tests help students revise quickly.

How are tests conducted?

Chapter tests with objective and answer-writing questions, monthly tests and half-yearly / final practice papers.

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