Class 9 · Social ScienceNCERT 2026 Revised Syllabus
Chapter 1: Understanding Social Science (0908CH01)
Understanding Society India and Beyond
Provides an introduction to Social Science as the systematic study of human society, explaining how its four core disciplines — Geography, History, Political Science and Economics — interconnect to examine human life, governance and culture.
Chapter code: 0908ch01 · Book: Understanding Society India and Beyond · Class 9 Social Science
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LET’S ANALYSE — Local Change(5 questions)
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What was the situation earlier?
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Five years ago, my locality had narrow, unpaved lanes, poor street lighting, limited internet access, and most small shops used only cash for transactions and daily trade.
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What has changed?
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The lanes are now paved and wider, streetlights have been installed, mobile internet is common, and most shops accept digital payments, changing daily transport and trade.
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What might have caused this change?
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Government infrastructure and digitisation schemes, rising household incomes, wider smartphone use, and private investment in local shops together caused these changes.
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How has it affected people’s lives?
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Commuting has become faster and safer, shops reach more customers online, and students access information easily, though some elderly residents still find digital systems difficult.
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Prepare a short report and present it in class.
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Model report: describe the change observed in the locality over the past five years; state what the situation was earlier, what has changed, what may have caused the change, and how the change has affected people’s lives. Replace the sample details with observations from your own locality before presenting it in class.
LET’S EXPLORE — School Bhuvan Portal(1 questions)
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With the help of NCERT’s School Bhuvan portal, you can also map your own village/city. You can access and explore the NCERT’s School Bhuvan portal by visiting the website: https://bhuvan-app1.nrsc.gov.in/mhrd_ncert/
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Open the NCERT School Bhuvan portal, locate your own village/city, and explore the available map information. Record observations about features and spatial patterns in your locality for class discussion.