SYLLABUS (CLASS IX) 2024-25

SUBJECT: ENGLISH
Ch. No. Ch. Name Periodic Test I Periodic Test II Periodic Test III Final Exam
(20 marks) (60 marks) (40 marks) (80 marks)

Subject: English (Literature Reader : Beehive)

1. The Fun They Had  
2 The Sound of Music  
3 The Little Girl  
4 A Truly Beautiful Mind  
5 The Snake and the Mirror  
6 My Childhood  
8 Reach for the Top  
10 Kathmandu 
11 If I were you 
Poetry
1 The Road Not Taken  
2 Wind  
3 Rain on the Roof  
4 The Lake Isle of Innisfree  
5 A Legend of the Northland  
6 No Men Are Foreign  
8 On Killing a Tree  
10 A Slumber did My Spirit Seal  
Supplementary Reader (Moments)
1 The Lost Child  
2 The Adventures of Toto  
3 Iswaran the Storyteller  
4 In the Kingdom of Fools  
5 The Happy Prince  
7 The Last leaf  
8 A House is Not a Home 
10 The Beggar 
Workbook (Words and Expressions I)
Unit 1  
Unit 2  
Unit 3  
Unit 4  
Unit 5  
Unit 6  
Unit 8  
Unit 10 
Unit 11 
Writing and Grammar
Diary Entry  
Descriptive Paragraph (person,  
situation, event)
Story Writing  
Determiners    
Tenses   
Modals   
Subject – verb concord  
Reported speech  
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Internal Assessment 20 Marks
Pen Paper Test 05 Marks
Multiple Assessment 05 Marks
Portfolio 05 Marks
Subject Enrichment (ASL) 05 Marks
English Examination Specification

Section A (Reading Skills) 20 Marks

I. Reading Comprehension through Unseen Passage

1. Discursive passage (10 Marks)
2. Case- based passage (10 Marks)
Multiple choice questions/ Objective Type Questions / Very Short Answers Questions will be asked to assess
inference, analysis, interpretation, evaluation and vocabulary.

Section B (Grammar and Creative Writing Skills) 20 Marks

II. Grammar (10 Marks)
 Determiners
 Tenses
 Modals
 Subject – verb concord
 Reported speech
o Commands and requests
o Statements
o Questions
3. Accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar in context will be assessed through Gap Filling/ Editing /
Transformation exercises.

III. Creative Writing Skills

4. Writing a Descriptive paragraph (word limit 100-120 words) on a person / event/ situation based on visual or
verbal cue/s. (5 marks)
5. Writing a Diary Entry/ Story (on a given cue / title) in 100-120 words. (5 marks)

Section C (Literature)
IV. Reference to the Context 40 Marks
6. Extract from Drama / Prose. (5 marks)
7. Extract from poetry. (5 marks)

Multiple Choice Questions / Objective Type Questions will be asked to assess inference, analysis, interpretation,
evaluation and vocabulary.

V. Short & Long Answer Questions

8. Short Answer Type Questions to be answered in 40-50 words from the book BEEHIVE (4×3=12 marks)
9. Short Answer Type Questions to be answered in 40-50 words from MOMENTS (3×2=6 marks)
10. Long Answer Type Questions from BEEHIVE to be answered in about 100-120 words (6 marks)
11. Long Answer Type Questions from MOMENTS to be answered in about 100-120 words (6 marks)

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 SUBJECT: HINDI

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20 marks
Periodic Test II
(60 marks)
Periodic Test III
(40 marks)
Final Exam
(80 marks)

Ch. No. Ch. Name

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 SUBJECT: FRENCH

Ch. Ch. Name Periodic Test I Periodic Test II Periodic Test III Final Exam
20 marks (60 marks) (40 marks) (80 marks)
No.
1 La famille  
2 Au Lycée  
3 Une journée de Pauline  
4 Les saisons  
5 Les Voyages  
6 Les Loisirs et les sports  
7 L’argent de poche  
8 Faire des achats 
Question Paper Design for French

The Question Paper will be divided into four sections: Time: 3 Hrs.
Section - A: Reading Comprehension - 10 marks
Section - B: Writing - 20 marks
Section - C: Grammar - 30 marks
Section - D: Culture and Civilization - 20 marks
Section wise weightage:

Section Details of Topics/Sections Types of Questions Marks

Section – A 1 Unseen prose passage True and false 10
(Understanding) (150 words) picture/ Data Based Short answer questions
Vocabulary Search:
Noun and verb forms/op-
posites/synonyms
/adjectives
Section – B 1 Long composition (infor- Creative long answers 10 (1/3)
(Creating) mal letter – 80 words)

Any 2 short compositions Creative short answers 10 (5x2)

(30-35 words):
Message/Describing a per-
son/Recipe/Post card
Section – C Grammar Adjectifs démonstratifs 05
Verbes (Présent, future proche, 05
simple, impératif
passé composé,
imparfait,
verbes
pronominaux
Trouvez la question 05
Négatifs 05
Pronoms (COD, COID, 05
toniques, y, en)
Pronoms relatifs simple 05
Section – D Culture and Civilization Short answers 5x2 10 (5/7)
(Remembering MCQ :
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and analyzing) Lessons 1 – 12 True or False 5x1 05
Match the following 5x1 05
Fill in the blanks 5x1 (5/7)
(the students will be tested on any
two)

Total : 80
marks

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 SUBJECT: MATHS

Ch. No. Ch. Name Periodic Test I Periodic Test II Periodic Test III Final Exam
20 marks (60 marks) (40 marks) (80 marks)

1 Number Systems   
2 Polynomials   
3 Coordinate Geometry   
4 Linear Equation In Two Variables  
5 Introduction To Euclid’s Geometry 
6 Lines And Angles   
7 Triangles  
8 Quadrilaterals  
9 Circles 
10 Heron’s Formula  
11 Surface Areas and Volumes  
12 Statistics 

COURSE STRUCTURE CLASS IX

UNITS UNIT NAME MARKS

I NUMBER SYSTEMS 10
II ALGEBRA 20
III COORDINATE GEOMETRY 04
IV GEOMETRY 27
V MENSURATION 13
VI STATISTICS 06
TOTAL 80

Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Pen Paper Test and Multiple Assessment (5+5) 10 Marks
Portfolio 05 Marks
Lab Practical 05 Marks

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 SUBJECT: SCIENCE

Ch. No. Ch. Name Periodic Test I Periodic Test II Periodic Test III Final Exam
20 marks (60 marks) (40 marks) (80 marks)

Subject : Science (Physics)

7 Motion   
8 Force and Laws of Motion  
9 Gravitation   
10 Work and Energy 
11 Sound 
Subject : Science (Chemistry)
1 Matter in Our Surroundings   
2 Is Matter Around Us Pure   
3 Atoms and Molecules 
4 Structure of the Atom  
Science (Biology)
5 The Fundamental Unit Of Life   
6 Tissue   
12 Improvement In Food Resources 

COURSE STRUCTURE

UNITS UNIT NAME MARKS

I MATTER- ITS NATURE AND BEHAVIOUR 25
II ORGANIZATION IN THE LIVING WORLD 22
III MOTION, FORCE AND WORK 27
IV FOOD: FOOD PRODUCTION 06
TOTAL 80

Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Periodic Assessment (5+5) 10 Marks
Subject Enrichment (Practical work) 05 Marks
Portfolio 05 Marks

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 SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE
Ch. Ch. Name Periodic Test I Periodic Test II Periodic Test III Final Exam
20 marks (60 marks) (40 marks) (80 marks)
No.
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 
Geography : India –Land and People
1 India-Size and Location  
2 Physical Features of India  
3 Drainage  
4 Climate  
5 Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Map only
6 Population  
Political Science: Democratic Politics
1 What is Democracy? Why Democracy?   
2 Constitutional Design  
3 Electoral politics  
4 Working of Institutions 
5 Democratic Rights 
Economics: Understanding Economic
Development
1 The Story of Village Palampur 
2 People as a Resource  
3 Poverty as a Challenge  
4 Food Security in India 
Disaster Management (Project Work)

COURSE STRUCTURE
Theory Paper

No. Units Marks

I INDIA AND THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD I 20
II CONTEMPORARY INDIA I 20
III DEMOCRATIC POLITICS I 20
IV ECONOMICS 20
TOTAL 80

Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Pen Paper Test 05 Marks
Portfolio 05 Marks
Subject Enrichment Activity 05 Marks
Multiple Assessment 05 Marks

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 Class IX
LIST OF MAPS

S.No. Subject Name of the Chapter List of Areas to Be Map Pointed

I History French Revolution Outline political map of France Locate / label / identify;
 Bordeaux, Nantes, Paris and Marseille
Socialism in EuropeOutline political map of world locate/label/identify major
countries of First World War: central powers – Germany,
Austria-Hungary, Turkey (Ottoman Empire) Allied Powers-
France, England, Russia and USA
Nazism and the Rise Outline political map of world locate/label/identify major
of Hitler countries of Second World War Axis: Powers – Germany,
Italy, Japan Allied Powers – UK, France, Former USSR, USA
II Geography India: size &  India – States with Capitals
location  Tropic of Cancer, Standard Meridian (Location and
Labelling)
 Neighbouring countries
India physical  Mountain Ranges: The Karakoram, The Zasker, The
features Shivalik, The Aravali, The Vindhya, The Satpura, Western
& Eastern Ghats
 Mountain Peaks – K2, Kanchan Junga, Anai Mudi
 Plateau – Deccan Plateau, Chota Nagpur Plateau, Malwa
Plateau
 Coastal Plains – Konkan, Malabar, Coromandel &
Northern Circar (Location and Labelling)

Drainage system Rivers: (Identification only)

 The Himalayan River Systems – The Indus, The Ganges,
and The Sutlej
 The Peninsular Rivers – The Narmada, The Tapi, The
Kaveri, The Krishna, The Godavari, The Mahanadi
 Lakes: Wular, Pulicat, Sambhar, Chilika

Climate  Annual rainfall in India, Monsoon wind directions

Population  Population density of all states
 The state having highest and lowest density of population

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 SUBJECT: MARKETING & SALES
Periodic Test I Periodic Test II Periodic Test III Final Exam
Unit Name 20 marks (60 marks) (40 marks) (80 marks)

Part A (Employability Skills)

Unit 1 -  - 
Communication Skills - II
Unit 2 -  - 
Self-Management Skills - II
Unit 3 -  - 
ICT Skills - II
Unit 4 - - 
Entrepreneurial Skills - I
Unit 5 - - 
Green Skills - I
Part B (Subject Specific
Skills)
Unit 1 -  - 
Introduction to
Marketing and Sales
Unit 2 -  - 
Concept of Market

Unit 3 - - 
Basic concept of Sales and
selling
Unit 4 - - 
Understanding customer &
consumer
Unit 5 - - 
Activities in Sales and
Marketing

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 MARKETING & SALES
Part A (Employability Skills) Max. Marks for Theory and
practical
100
Unit 1 Communication Skills - II 2
Unit 2 Self-Management Skills - II 2
Unit 3 ICT Skills - II 2
Unit 4 Entrepreneurial Skills - II 2
Unit 5 Green Skills - II 2
Total 10
Part B (Specific Skills)
Unit 1 Introduction to Marketing and Sales 5
Unit 2 Concept of Market 5
Unit 3 Basic concept of Sales and selling 10
Unit 4 Understanding customer & consumer 10
Unit 5 Activities in Sales and Marketing 10
Total 40
PRACTICAL WORK
 Project 10
 Viva 05
 Practical File 15
 Demonstration of skill
20
competency via Lab
Activities
Total 50
Grand Total 100

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 SUBJECT: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Periodic Test I Periodic Test II Periodic Test III Final Exam
Unit Name 20 marks (60 marks) (40 marks) (80 marks)

Part A (Employability Skills)

Unit 1 -  - 
Communication Skills - II
Unit 2 -  - 
Self-Management Skills - II
Unit 3 -  - 
ICT Skills - II
Unit 4 - - 
Entrepreneurial Skills - I
Unit 5 - - 
Green Skills - I
Part B (Subject Specific
Skills)
Unit 1 -  - 
AI Reflection,
Project Cycle and
Ethics
Unit 2 - - 
Data Literacy

Unit 3 - - 
Math for AI (Statistics &
Probability)
Unit 4 - - 
Introduction to Generative
AI
Unit 5 -  - 
Introduction to Python

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

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