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Community — Syllabus
Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Social Science
What Community covers in Karnataka Board Class 9 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Meaning and Concept of Community, Urban.
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4 Topics · Karnataka Board Class 9 Social Science · 2026-27
Topics in Community
1
Meaning and Concept of Community
- Community is a group of people living in a specific geographical area with common rules, values, and identity
- It is a social unit where people develop feelings of togetherness and social concern
- Man is a social animal who cannot live alone and establishes various relations within the community
2
Urban Communities and Cities
- A city is a permanent settlement with high population density and social diversity
- Census of India 2011 criteria: minimum 50,000 population, 1000 people per sq. mile density, non-agricultural occupations
- Cities require civic amenities and are identified as town, city, or metropolitan city
3
Industrialization and Urbanization
- Industrialization means change in technology used in production of materials and services
- Refers specifically to development of manufacturing industry
- British monopolistic attitude delayed industrialization in India until World War I
4
Rural Communities and Villages
- Rural community is the cornerstone of Indian society with village as its location
- Villages are small groups engaging in agriculture as livelihood and way of life
- Features include small community size, harmonious relationships, social unity, informal control
Key Concepts
A group of people livingA permanent settlement with high populationIndustrialization refers to technological changesSmall groups of people leading simpleGroups living in forests
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What are the important topics in Community for Karnataka Board Class 9 Social Science?
Key topics in Community include Meaning and Concept of Community, Urban Communities and Cities, Industrialization and Urbanization, Rural Communities and Villages. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Community for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Community. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
Sources & Official References
- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.
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