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Class 9 – 10 · subject library

High School Social Studies

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The French Revolution

In 1789, the people of France overthrew their king, abolished feudal privileges, and inspired democratic movements worldwide. Class 9 History Book — The French Revolution covers the causes (Estates System, economic crisis, Enlightenment ideas), the storming of the Bastille, the Declaration of Rights, the Reign of Terror, Napoleon's rise, and 20+ exam-style problems with full step-by-step explanations.

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Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution

In 1917, Russian workers and peasants overthrew the Tsar and tried to build the world's first socialist society. Class 9 History Book — Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution covers industrial inequality, the rise of socialism, Karl Marx, the 1905 Revolution, February & October 1917, Lenin and the Bolsheviks, civil war, Stalin's collectivisation, and 20+ exam-style problems with full step-by-step explanations.

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Nazism and the Rise of Hitler

How did a small fringe party become the ruler of Europe's most cultured nation — and start the worst war in human history? Class 9 History Book — Nazism and the Rise of Hitler covers Germany after WWI, the failure of the Weimar Republic, the Great Depression, Hitler's rise, Nazi ideology, the Holocaust, WWII, and 20+ exam-style problems.

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Forest Society and Colonialism

For thousands of years, forests had been home to millions across India, Indonesia, and the world. British and Dutch colonialism turned forests from communal homes into commercial commodities. Class 9 History Book — Forest Society and Colonialism covers commercial forestry, scientific forestry, the impact on forest dwellers, rebellions, and the Bastar Rebellion with 20+ exam-style problems.

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Pastoralists in the Modern World

For thousands of years, pastoral nomads have moved across continents with their herds — adapting to seasons, climate, and terrain. Class 9 History Book — Pastoralists in the Modern World covers Indian pastoral communities (Gujjar Bakarwals, Gaddi, Dhangars, Raikas), colonial restrictions, African pastoralists (Maasai), and 20+ exam-style problems with full step-by-step solutions.

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India — Size and Location

India is the 7th largest country, the 2nd most populous, and strategically located at the crossroads of Asia. Class 9 Geography Book — India Size and Location covers India's exact coordinates (8°4' N to 37°6' N), the Tropic of Cancer, the IST meridian (82°30' E), neighbouring countries, and India's role in the Indian Ocean — with 20+ exam-style problems.

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Physical Features of India

India's land surface tells the story of plate tectonics. Class 9 Geography Book — Physical Features of India covers the six physiographic divisions — Himalayas, Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau, Indian Desert, Coastal Plains, and Islands — their formation, key features, and 20+ exam-style problems with full step-by-step solutions.

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Drainage

India's rivers are the lifelines of its civilisations. Class 9 Geography Book — Drainage covers the Himalayan and Peninsular river systems, the Ganga and its tributaries, the Indus river system, the Brahmaputra, the Godavari, Krishna, Mahanadi, Narmada, Tapi, and Kaveri — with major lakes, water pollution, and 20+ exam-style problems.

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Climate

India's climate is shaped by latitude, altitude, and one extraordinary feature — the monsoon. Class 9 Geography Book — Climate covers India's six climatic controls, four seasons, the south-west and retreating monsoon, the role of jet streams, El Niño, regional climate diversity, and 20+ exam-style problems.

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Natural Vegetation and Wildlife

India has one of the world's richest biodiversity heritages — 90,000 animal species, 47,000 plant species, in five major vegetation types. Class 9 Geography Book — Natural Vegetation and Wildlife covers tropical rainforests, deciduous forests, thorn forests, mountain forests, mangroves, key wildlife (tigers, elephants, rhinos), Project Tiger, Wildlife Sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, and 20+ exam-style problems.

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Population

India has the world's largest population — 1.43 billion people. Class 9 Geography Book — Population covers India's population size, density, growth rate, age structure, sex ratio, literacy, occupational structure, the demographic transition, urbanisation patterns, and India's National Population Policy with 20+ exam-style problems.

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What is Democracy? Why Democracy?

Why do most countries today claim to be democracies? Class 9 Civics Book — What is Democracy? Why Democracy? covers the definition of democracy, examples of non-democratic regimes (Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, China), features of democracy (elections, rights, rule of law), advantages and challenges, and 20+ exam-style problems.

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Constitutional Design

How does a country design rules for a fair government? Class 9 Civics Book — Constitutional Design covers the South African Constitution, the Indian Constitution's making (Constituent Assembly, Drafting Committee under Ambedkar), key features of the Indian Constitution, the Preamble, and constitutional values like justice, liberty, equality, fraternity — with 20+ exam-style problems.

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Electoral Politics

Why do we need elections in a democracy? Class 9 Civics Book — Electoral Politics covers why elections matter, types of elections, the Indian electoral system (FPTP), Election Commission, voter registration, election campaign, electoral malpractices, and reforms — with 20+ exam-style problems.

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Working of Institutions

Democracy isn't just elections — it's the everyday work of institutions. Class 9 Civics Book — Working of Institutions covers the three branches of government (Legislature, Executive, Judiciary), Parliament's bicameral structure, the Prime Minister, the President, the Supreme Court, and how they check and balance each other — with 20+ exam-style problems.

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Democratic Rights

What can Indian citizens actually claim from their government? Class 9 Civics Book — Democratic Rights covers the six Fundamental Rights (Equality, Freedom, against Exploitation, Religion, Cultural/Educational, Constitutional Remedies), how they protect us, when they can be limited, and how courts enforce them — with 20+ exam-style problems.

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The Story of Village Palampur

Why does one village succeed while another struggles? Class 9 Economics Book — The Story of Village Palampur covers the factors of production (land, labour, physical capital, human capital), farming as the main economic activity, the Green Revolution, multiple cropping, modern farming methods, distribution of land, and non-farm activities — with 20+ exam-style problems.

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People as Resource

People are India's greatest economic asset — when educated, healthy, and employed. Class 9 Economics Book — People as Resource covers human capital, the demographic dividend, three sectors of the economy, types of unemployment (seasonal, disguised, structural, educated), education and health investment, and government schemes — with 20+ exam-style problems.

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Poverty as a Challenge

Despite being one of the world's largest economies, India still has ~230 million poor. Class 9 Economics Book — Poverty as a Challenge covers definitions of poverty (income, multidimensional), the poverty line, who the poor are, urban vs rural poverty, causes, government measures, and Sustainable Development Goal of eliminating poverty by 2030 — with 20+ exam-style problems.

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Food Security in India

A country with billion-plus people must ensure no one goes hungry. Class 9 Economics Book — Food Security in India covers the meaning of food security, why it matters, the role of the Public Distribution System (PDS), the National Food Security Act 2013, buffer stocks, FCI, cooperatives, government schemes, and the persistent challenge of hidden hunger — with 20+ exam-style problems.

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