NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science

Updated on April 8, 2026
by Tiwari Academy

NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science Understanding Society – India and Beyond for the session 2026-27 are available here for all four subjects — History, Geography, Political Science and Economics — in both English Medium and Hindi Medium. The solutions are updated in line with the latest NCF-SE 2023 curriculum and cover all chapters from both Part 1 and Part 2 of the new textbooks. Students of CBSE, UP Board and other state boards following NCERT textbooks will find these solutions equally useful.

Each chapter’s solutions are designed to help students understand core concepts, answer textbook questions accurately and prepare effectively for school examinations and board assessments. The solutions go beyond simple answers — they explain the reasoning behind each response so students develop genuine understanding rather than relying on memorisation.

For a complete overview of the 2026-27 curriculum including all chapter names, time allocations and learning outcomes, refer to the Class 9 Social Science Syllabus 2026-27.

Class 9 Social Science New Syllabus Solutions 2026-27

Geography – Part 1 and Part 2

Chapter	Part
1. Shaping of the Earth’s Surface	Part 1
2. Atmosphere and Climate	Part 1
3. Oceans and Life	Part 2
4. Life on Earth	Part 2

History – Part 1 and Part 2

Chapter	Part
1. Early Humans and Beginning of Civilisation	Part 1
2. State and Society (up to 1000 CE)	Part 1
3. Resistance and Resilience (1000 CE–1700 CE)	Part 2
4. India and the World-I (1900 BCE–1200 CE)	Part 2

Political Science – Part 1 and Part 2

Chapter	Part
1. Democracy	Part 1
2. Elections	Part 1
3. Authority	Part 2

Economics – Part 1 and Part 2

Chapter	Part
1. Building Blocks in Economics	Part 1
2. The Price Puzzle: What Drives the Market	Part 1
3. From Ideas to Startups	Part 2
4. Smart Ways to Manage Your Finances	Part 2

Class 9 Social Science Solutions – Previous Session (2026)

The following NCERT solutions are based on the 2026 syllabus which followed the earlier NCERT textbooks. These remain useful for students who studied under the old curriculum, for reference purposes or for understanding foundational concepts that carry over into the new NCF-SE 2023 syllabus.

NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science – Geography

NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science – History

NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science – Political Science

How to Use These NCERT Solutions Effectively

These NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science, Understanding Society – India and Beyond, are structured to support genuine learning, not shortcut preparation. Here is how to get the most out of them:

Attempt the question yourself first: Before reading any solution, try answering the question on your own using the textbook. This builds independent thinking — the core competency the NCF-SE 2023 syllabus is designed to develop.
Understand the reasoning, not just the answer: Each solution explains why an answer is correct, not just what it is. For subjects like History and Political Science, understanding the reasoning matters more than memorising the words.
Use solutions for map-based and data questions: Geography chapters include map-based exercises and data interpretation questions. The solutions provide step-by-step guidance for these, which are frequently tested in school and board examinations.
Refer to the syllabus alongside solutions: Knowing which competency (C-1.1, C-4.2 etc.) a chapter targets helps you understand what level of answer depth is expected. You can check the full competency framework in the Class 9 Social Science Syllabus 2026-27.

NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science in PDF

All the parts of NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science Understanding Society – India and Beyond (History, Geography, Political Science and Economics) in PDF format are given below to free download updated for previous session. UP Board Class 9 Social Science Solution are also the same as CBSE NCERT 9th Social Science. Download Offline Apps for offline use based on latest CBSE Syllabus. Visit to Tiwari Academy’s Discussion Forum to ask your doubts related to CBSE Board.

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HISTORY ( INDIA AND THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD – I)

1. The French Revolution

2. Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution

3. Nazism and the Rise of Hitler

4. Forest Society and Colonialism

5. Pastoralists in the Modern World

6. Peasants and Farmer

GEOGRAPHY (CONTEMPORARY INDIA – I)

1. India – Size and Location

2. Physical Features of India

3. Drainage

4. Climate

5. Natural Vegetation and Wild Life

6. Population

POLITICAL SCIENCE (DEMOCRATIC POLITICS – I)

2. What is Democracy? Why Democracy?

3. Constitutional Design

4. Electoral Politics

5. Working of Institutions

6. Democratic Rights

ECONOMICS

Frequently Asked Questions – Class 9 Social Science

Are these NCERT Solutions updated for the new 2026-27 syllabus?

Yes. The NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science on this page are updated for the 2026-27 academic session, which follows the new NCF-SE 2023 curriculum. The new syllabus has completely different chapters compared to the earlier 2026 syllabus — covering topics like Shaping of the Earth’s Surface, Early Human Civilisations, Democracy, Elections, Entrepreneurship and Personal Finance Management. Solutions for all new chapters are available chapter-wise for both Part 1 and Part 2.

Which subjects are covered under Class 9 Social Science NCERT Solutions?

Class 9 Social Science covers four subjects — History, Geography, Political Science and Economics. Under the 2026-27 NCF-SE 2023 syllabus, these are no longer treated as entirely separate books. Instead, all chapters across the four disciplines are integrated into Part 1 (9 chapters) and Part 2 (7 chapters) of the Social Science textbook. NCERT Solutions are available here for all 16 chapters across both parts.

Are solutions available in Hindi Medium as well?

Yes. NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science are available in both English Medium and Hindi Medium on this page. This also makes the solutions useful for students of UP Board and other state boards that follow NCERT textbooks, as these boards use the same textbook content in Hindi Medium.

How are the new 2026-27 chapters different from the old syllabus?

The 2026 syllabus was based on older NCERT books and included chapters like The French Revolution, Nazism and the Rise of Hitler, and The Story of Village Palampur. The new 2026-27 syllabus under NCF-SE 2023 has entirely new chapters rooted in Indian history, geography and economic realities — such as Resistance and Resilience (1000–1700 CE), India and the World, Authority and Smart Ways to Manage Your Finances. The old syllabus solutions are preserved in the archive section on this page for reference.

Do these solutions help with board exam preparation?

These NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science are closely aligned with the assessment framework prescribed in the NCF-SE 2023. The solutions address both direct textbook questions and the kind of case-based, application-oriented questions that the updated assessment pattern expects. Practising with these solutions builds the analytical and reasoning skills that board examinations — and formative classroom assessments — are designed to test.

Last Edited: April 8, 2026

Content Reviewed: April 8, 2026

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