ICSE Class 9 Syllabus 2027 History and Civics

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INDIAN CERTIFICATE OF
SECONDARY EDUCATION
EXAMINATION

H.C.G (50)
HISTORY & CIVICS

February 2025
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HISTORY, CIVICS AND GEOGRAPHY (50)
HISTORY AND CIVICS

H.C.G. - Paper - 1
Candidates offering History, Civics and Geography (Thailand) are not eligible to offer History, Civics and
Geography.

Aims:
3. To awaken a desirable understanding in pupils of
1. To provide an understanding of the working of the the various streams which have contributed to the
Indian government necessary for the students to development and growth of the Indian nation and
grow into responsible, enlightened citizens in a its civilisation and culture.
secular democracy.
4. To develop a world historical perspective of the
2. To enrich the understanding of those aspects of contributions made by various cultures to the total
Indian historical development which are crucial to heritage of mankind.
the understanding of contemporary India.

CLASS IX
Legislatures, term, composition, qualification for
There will be one paper of two hours duration membership, powers and functions.
carrying 80 marks and an Internal Assessment of
20 marks. SECTION B: HISTORY
SECTION A: CIVICS 1. The Harappan Civilisation
An elementary study is required of this section without Sources: Great Bath, Citadel, seals, bearded man,
verbatim study of the Constitutional Articles in detail. dancing girl, dockyard, granaries, script.
Urban planning, trade, art & craft, and its decline.
1. Our Constitution
Definition of Constitution - date of adoption, date 2. The Vedic Period
of enforcement and its significance. Features:
Sources: Names of the four Vedas and importance
Single Citizenship, Universal Adult Franchise,
of epics.
Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties,
Directive Principles of State Policy (meaning), Early Vedic Period- Social Organisation- Family,
Difference between Fundamental Rights and Position of the king; Rig Vedic Assemblies- Sabha,
Directive Principles, Meaning of a Welfare State. Samiti, Vidhatha.
2. Elections Brief comparative study of the position of women in
Early and Later Vedic society.
Meaning; Composition and functions of Election
Commission of India; Direct and Indirect A brief comparison between the economy of Early
election; General election; Mid-term election and Later Vedic Period.
and By-election. The four class divisions, the four Ashramas and the
3. The State Legislatures education system.

The Legislative Assembly and the Legislative 3. Jainism and Buddhism
Council.
Sources: Angas, Tripitikas and Jatakas (brief
Meaning of Unicameral and Bicameral mention).

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Causes for their rise in the 6th century B.C. (d) Composite Culture
Doctrines- Jainism-Tri-ratnas, Karma, Equality, Factors responsible for composite culture,
Moksha principles of the Bhakti and Sufi movement
Buddhism- The Four Noble truths, The Eight-fold path, impact of composite culture, impact of the
Bhakti Movement, the Sufi Movement and
Nirvana. Christian missionaries.
4. The Mauryan Empire 8. The Modern Age in Europe
Sources: Arthashastra, Indika, Ashokan Edicts, (a) Renaissance
Sanchi Stupa. Definition, causes (capture of Constantinople,
Names of the kings in chronological order and decline of Feudalism, new trade routes, spirit
administration; Ashoka’s Dhamma - Principles and of enquiry and invention of the printing press)
Impact and impact on art, literature and science
5. The Sangam Age (Leonardo Da Vinci, William Shakespeare
and Copernicus). Consequences of
Sources: Tirukkural and Megaliths. Renaissance.
Society – Position of women (b) Reformation
Economy - Agriculture and Trade Meaning, Causes of reformation
(dissatisfaction with the practices of the
6. The Age of the Guptas Catholic Church and new learning); Martin
Sources: Account of Fa-hien; Allahabad Pillar Luther’s contribution, Counter Reformation.
Inscription. (c) Industrial Revolution
Names of the kings in chronological order; Definition of the term. Causes of Industrial
administration; Contribution to the fields of Revolution, meaning of capitalism and causes
Education (Nalanda University), Science for the rise of capitalism, meaning of
(Aryabhatta), Sushrutha (medicine) and Culture socialism and causes for the rise of socialism.
(works of Kalidasa, Deogarh temple).
7. Medieval India
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
(a) The Cholas Any one project/assignment related to the syllabus.
Sources: Inscriptions; Brihadishwara Temple. Suggested Assignments
Names of the kings in chronological order and • ‘The Indian constitution protects the rights of
administration; Chola art. children, women, minorities and weaker sections.’
(b) The Delhi Sultanate Elaborate on the basis of a case study.
Sources: Inscriptions; Qutab Minar. • ‘Fundamental Duties complement Fundamental
Names of the dynasties in chronological order Rights.’ Illustrate with the help of a Power Point
Presentation.
Alauddin Khilji – Market Regulations, Deccan
Expedition, Measures against nobility, Military • Highlight the civic issues of your locality and what
reforms, Revenue reforms suggestions would you offer to address them.
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq-Transfer of capital, • Visit a museum or local site of historical
Token Currency, Taxation in Doab, Plan of importance and discuss its significance.
conquests. • Discuss the art and architectural features of any of
(c) The Mughal Empire these monuments: Buddhist Caves, Ajanta; Iron
Sources: Ain-i-Akbari, Taj Mahal, Jama Pillar, Mehrauli; Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur;
Masjid and Red Fort. Mattancherry Synagogue, Cochin; Kamakhya
Names of the kings in chronological order. Temple, Guwahati; St. Thomas Basilica, Chennai;
Babur- The three battles waged to Tower of Silence, Mumbai.
consolidate his empire. • Make a pictorial presentation of inventions and
Akbar-Rajput Policy, Steps towards innovations as a result of the Industrial
integration, social and educational reforms, Revolution.
mansabdari system.  Make a comparative study of the Harappan and the
Mesopotamian Civilisations.

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