9TH STANDARD SYLLABUS

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Number Systems 

Number systems - rational and irrational numbers, real numbers 

2 

Polynomials 

Polynomials, degree of a polynomial, zeroes of a polynomial 

3 

Coordinate Geometry 

Cartesian plane, plotting of points, distance formula, section formula 

4 

Linear Equations in Two Variables 

Linear equations in two variables, graphical representation, algebraic methods 

5 

Introduction to Euclid's Geometry 

Euclid’s geometry, axioms, postulates, theorems 

6 

Lines and Angles 

Basic terms and definitions, types of angles and lines, parallel lines, transversals 

7 

Triangles 

Basic terms and definitions, types of triangles, congruence of triangles, inequalities in a triangle 

8 

Quadrilaterals 

Quadrilaterals, properties of a parallelogram, types of quadrilaterals 

9 

Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles 

Area of parallelogram and triangles, application of areas, Heron’s formula 

10 

Circles 

Circles, tangents, theorems on chords, angle subtended by a chord 

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Constructions 

Basic constructions, division of a line segment, construction of tangents to a circle 

12 

Heron's Formula 

Area of a triangle, Heron’s formula, application of Heron’s formula 

13 

Surface Areas and Volumes 

Surface area and volume of a cuboid, cylinder, cone, sphere, combination of solids 

14 

Statistics 

Collection of data, presentation of data, measures of central tendency 

15 

Probability 

Probability, experimental approach, theoretical approach, law of total probability 

1 

Matter in Our Surroundings 

Physical nature of matter, characteristics of particles of matter, states of matter, change of state, evaporation, condensation, sublimation, diffusion 

2 

Is Matter Around Us Pure 

Mixture, types of mixtures, solution, concentration, separation of mixtures 

3 

Atoms and Molecules 

Laws of chemical combination, atoms and molecules, mole concept, molecular mass, mole concept and molar mass 

4 

Structure of the Atom 

Discovery of electron, proton and neutron, atomic models, Bohr’s model of the atom 

5 

The Fundamental Unit of Life 

What are living organisms made up of, cell theory, discovery of the cell, shape and size of cells 

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Tissues 

Plant tissues, animal tissues, epithelial tissues, connective tissues, muscle tissues, nervous tissues 

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Diversity in Living Organisms 

Biodiversity, classification of living organisms, taxonomy, nomenclature, three domains of life 

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Motion 

Distance and displacement, speed and velocity, acceleration, equations of motion, uniform circular motion 

9 

Force and Laws of Motion 

Balanced and unbalanced forces, laws of motion, inertia, momentum, impulse, types of forces 

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Gravitation 

Universal law of gravitation, force of gravitation of the earth, acceleration due to gravity, mass and weight 

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Work and Energy 

Work done by a force, energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, law of conservation of energy, power 

12 

Sound 

Production and propagation of sound, reflection of sound, human ear, range of hearing, noise pollution 

13 

Why Do We Fall Ill? 

Health and its failure, diseases and its causes, infectious and non-infectious diseases, immunity 

14 

Natural Resources 

Renewable and non-renewable resources, forest and wildlife, water resources, coal and petroleum, conservation of natural resources 

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Improvement in Food Resources 

Improvement in crop yields, crop production management, animal husbandry, beekeeping, fisheries 

1 

The French Revolution 

The Ancient Regime, causes of the French Revolution, the revolutionaries, the Reign of Terror, consequences of the Revolution 

2 

Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution 

Emergence of Socialism, spread of Socialism, the Russian Revolution, outcomes of the Russian Revolution 

3 

Nazism and the Rise of Hitler 

The growth of fascist movements, Hitler and the Nazi Party, the impact of Nazism on Germany 

4 

Forest Society and Colonialism 

Forests and their uses, the British in India, the impact of British rule on forests and tribal societies 

5 

Pastoralists in the Modern World 

Nomadic pastoralists and their way of life, changes in their lives, different forms of pastoralism 

1 

Democracy in the Contemporary World 

What is democracy, features of democracy, democratic government in different countries, challenges to democracy 

2 

What is Democracy? Why Democracy? 

What is democracy, why do we need democracy, different forms of democracy, direct and indirect democracy 

3 

Constitutional Design 

Making of the Indian Constitution, salient features of the Indian Constitution, values expressed in the Preamble 

4 

Electoral Politics 

Need for elections, different types of elections, Election Commission of India, role of money in elections 

5 

Working of Institutions 

The President, the Prime Minister, the Parliament, the Judiciary 

6 

Democratic Rights 

Fundamental Rights and Duties, their importance, types of rights, limitations on rights 

Chapter Number 

Chapter Name 

Topics Covered 

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India - Size and Location 

Location, size, and geographical features of India, latitude and longitude 

2 

Physical Features of India 

Major physiographic divisions of India, climate, vegetation 

3 

Drainage 

Drainage system in India, major rivers and their tributaries, problems of river pollution 

4 

Climate 

Factors affecting the climate of India, monsoon, seasons, distribution of rainfall 

5 

Natural Vegetation and Wildlife 

Types of vegetation, wildlife, conservation of forests and wildlife 

1 

The Story of Village Palampur 

Introduction to the concept of the economy, production and consumption, farming in Palampur, non-farming activities in Palampur 

2 

People as Resource 

What are resources, types of resources, human resource, investment in human capital, role of education and health 

3 

Poverty as a Challenge 

Poverty, its causes and effects, poverty estimation, poverty alleviation programmes 

4 

Food Security in India 

What is food security, who are food insecure, sources of food, role of government in food security 

1 

The Fun They Had 

A story about a future world where children don't go to school, and two kids who find a book about the past. 

2 

The Sound of Music 

An autobiographical essay by Andre Kostelanetz about his love for music. 

3 

The Little Girl 

A story about a girl named Kezia who is excluded from her mother's tea party. 

4 

A Truly Beautiful Mind 

A profile of mathematician John Nash, who struggled with mental illness. 

5 

The Snake and the Mirror 

A story about a man who is bitten by a snake and confronts his own mortality. 

6 

My Childhood 

An excerpt from the autobiography of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, about his childhood and family. 

7 

Packing 

A poem by Jerome K. Jerome about the joys of packing for a trip. 

8 

Reach for the Top... 

A biography of mountaineer Santosh Yadav, who was the first woman to climb Mount Everest twice. 

9 

The Bond of Love 

A story about a pet dog who saves the life of a baby girl. 

10 

Kathmandu 

A travelogue by Vikram Seth about his visit to the city of Kathmandu. 

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If I Were You 

A story about a man who switches bodies with his servant. 

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Forget Me Not 

An autobiographical essay by a Holocaust survivor about her experiences during World War II. 

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The Lost Child 

A story about a child who gets lost at a fair. 

2 

The Adventures of Toto 

A story about a mischievous monkey named Toto. 

3 

Iswaran the Storyteller 

A story about a servant who tells fantastical stories. 

4 

In the Kingdom of Fools 

A story about a man who thinks he is the smartest person in town. 

5 

The Happy Prince 

A story about a statue of a prince who helps the poor. 

6 

Weathering the Storm in Ersama 

A true story about a village that survived a devastating cyclone. 

7 

The Last Leaf 

A story about a sick woman who is inspired by a leaf. 

8 

A House Is Not a Home 

An essay about the importance of home. 

9 

The Accidental Tourist 

A story about a man who unexpectedly becomes a tourist in his own city. 

10 

The Beggar 

A poem about a beggar who dreams of a better life. 

11 

The Ant and the Cricket 

A fable about a hardworking ant and a lazy cricket. 

12 

The Shepherd’s Treasure 

A story about a shepherd who finds treasure but realizes that his simple life is more valuable.