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CBSE · Class 9 · Social Science

What Understanding Social Science covers in CBSE Class 9 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Meaning and Nature of Social.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 9 Social Science · 2026-27

Topics in Understanding Social Science

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1. Meaning and Nature of Social Science

  • Social Science studies human society in a systematic way.
  • It explains not only what happens and where things are, but also why events happen.
  • It studies society, culture, institutions, human interactions, and the links between people and the environment.
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2. Core Disciplines of Social Science

  • The four core disciplines for Grades 9-10 are Geography, History, Political Science, and Economics.
  • Geography studies location, distribution, places, people, and human-environment relationships.
  • History studies the human past through multiple sources to understand experiences, values, and change over time.
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3. Geography

  • Geography studies the location and distribution of places, objects, materials, and people.
  • It studies the relationship between human societies and their surroundings.
  • It draws on both natural sciences and social sciences.
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4. History

  • History is the study of the human past.
  • It helps understand people's experiences, values, and changes over time.
  • The itihāsa-purāṇa tradition is one of the oldest and most influential traditions of preserving cultural memory in Bharat.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Social Science as the systematic study of human society and its interconnected disciplines

Meaning of Social ScienceSocial Science in Everyday LifeSociety and ChangeKnowledge TraditionsFour Core DisciplinesBroader Social Science FamilyGeographyHistory

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Understanding Social Science for CBSE Class 9 Social Science?
Key topics in Understanding Social Science include Meaning and Nature of Social Science, Core Disciplines of Social Science, Geography, History. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Understanding Social Science for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 58 practice questions on Understanding Social Science. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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