CBSE Class 9 Social Science Sample Paper 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) 2024-25 examinations are ongoing, and it's time that students put all their efforts into preparing for the exams and performing up to the mark. The best way to do that is to solve practice questions and sample papers. A sample paper for CBSE Class 9 Social Science (SST) is provided here for your practice. You can scroll down and download the FREE PDF to solve the questions. Check the exam pattern and question typology to understand the paper better.
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CBSE Class 9 SST Questions Typology 2025
The SST question paper for Class 9 will have 37 questions with variety. There will be MCQs, subjective questions, case study-based questions, and map-based questions. Check here; the typology of questions will be asked in the paper along with their designated marks.
| Type of Questions | Marks (80) | Percentage |
| 1 Mark MCQs (20×1) (Inclusive Of Assertion, Reason, Differentiation & Stem) | 20 | 25% |
| 2 Marks Narrative Questions (4×2) (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis & Create) | 8 | 10% |
| 3 Marks Narrative Questions (5×3) (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis & Create) | 15 | 18.75% |
| 4 Marks Case Study Questions (3×4) (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis & Create) | 12 | 15% |
| 5 Marks Narrative Questions (4×5) (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis & Create) | 20 | 25% |
| Map Pointing | 5 | 6.25% |
CBSE Class 9 Social Science Exam Pattern 2025
The question paper for Class 9th SST will have the following exam pattern. Check and understand where you should give more time to score better.
| Section | Question Numbers | Type of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks | Word Limit/Details |
| Section A | Q1 – Q20 | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 1 mark each | 20 marks | - |
| Section B | Q21 – Q24 | Very Short Answer Questions | 2 marks each | 8 marks | Up to 40 words |
| Section C | Q25 – Q29 | Short Answer Questions | 3 marks each | 15 marks | Up to 60 words |
| Section D | Q30 – Q33 | Long Answer Questions | 5 marks each | 20 marks | Up to 120 words |
| Section E | Q34 – Q36 | Case-Based Questions with Sub-questions | 4 marks each | 12 marks | Up to 100 words |
| Section F | Q37a and Q37b | Map-Based Question | 5 marks (2 for History, 3 for Geography) | 5 marks | - |
| Total | 37 Questions | Various Types | Total Marks: 80 |
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CBSE Class 9 Social Science (SST) Sample Paper 2024-25
The Class 9th SST practice paper starts from here. The paper is designed following the latest question paper design and thus prepares you better for the final examination. Scroll down and solve this question paper for better exam preparation. Download the free PDF from the link provided at the end of this sample paper.
| General Instruction:- Duration- 2 Hours Maximum Marks: 40 1. This Question paper has five sections- A, B, C, D and E. And all questions are compulsory. 2. Section-A: Question no. 1 to 5 are very short answer type questions of 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words. 3. Section-B: Question no. 6 to 8 are short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 80 words 4. Section-C: Question no. 9 and 10 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words. 5. Section-D: Question no. 11 and 12 are Case Based questions. 6. Section-E: Question no. 13 is map based, carrying 3 marks with two parts, 13.1 from History (1 mark) and 13.2 from Geography (2 marks). 7. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in a few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted. 8. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. SECTION - A (Very Short Answer Questions)2×5=10
Climatic Data Table:
Questions Based on Climatic Data: 5.1 Which month receives the maximum rainfall, and what is the recorded amount? (1 Mark) 5.2 Identify the hottest month of the year along with its temperature. (1 Mark) SECTION - B (Short Answer Type Questions)3×3=9 6. In what ways do socio-cultural and economic factors contribute to poverty in India? (3 Marks) OR Describe the key measures implemented in Punjab, Kerala, and West Bengal to alleviate poverty. (3 Marks) 7. What were the social, economic and political conditions in Russia before 1905? (3 Marks) 8. Explain the types of election in India. (3 Marks) SECTION - C (Long Answer Type Questions) (5×2=10)9. Explain the major powers and functions of the Parliament. (5 Marks) OR “The Prime Minister is the head of the government.” Justify the statement. (5 Marks) 10. Write a note on any five programmes that have been developed for eradication of poverty in India. (5 Marks) OR What are the major reasons for the less effectiveness of poverty alleviation programmes? (5 Marks) ↓ ↓ ↓ |
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| Download | CBSE Class 9 Social Science Sample Paper 2024-25 PDF |
Students must download this sample paper and solve it to prepare effectively for their CBSE 9th SST exam. The score in Class 9 will affect your 10th score as well. Refer to the links below for more information.
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