Download the Class 9 Social Science Onam Exam Question Paper 2025 PDF free, along with the 2024 and 2023 papers. The 2025 paper is for 80 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes (first 15 minutes are cool-off time), 30 questions, without answers. Samagra Shiksha Kerala sends common question papers to government and aided schools across the state.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kerala Class 9 First Term Question Paper 2025 Social Science | View PDF |
| 2024 | Kerala Class 9 First Term Question Paper 2024 Social Science | View PDF |
| 2023 | Kerala Class 9 First Term Question Paper 2023 Social Science | View PDF |
Class 9 Social Science Onam Exam Question Paper 2025 – Quick Facts
| Board | Kerala State Syllabus (General Education Department, Kerala) |
| Class | Class 9 |
| Exam | Onam exam (First Term Summative Assessment) – August–September, before the Onam holidays |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Papers on this page | 2025, 2024, 2023 |
| Marks and time | 80 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes (first 15 minutes are cool-off time) |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English and Malayalam |
Class 9 Social Science Onam Exam Question Paper 2025 – Read Online
Class 9 Social Science Onam Exam Question Paper 2025 – Paper Pattern
How the 2025 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 to Q8 | MCQs and identification questions | 8 × 1 = 8 |
| Q9 to Q13 | Two-mark questions with choice | 5 × 2 = 10 |
| Q14 to Q21 | Answers in three or more sentences | 8 × 3 = 24 |
| Q22 to Q28 | Answers in four or more sentences | 7 × 4 = 28 |
| Q29 and Q30 | Detailed answers | 2 × 5 = 10 |
Chapters Asked in the 2025 Paper
- Early humans and Neolithic Age
- Jainism, Buddhism and the Mauryas
- Himalayan region (physiography, climate, vegetation)
- Indian Constitution and Federalism
- Athens democracy
- Human capital formation
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2025 Paper
- Attempt any one question from each section having choice.
- Time is 2 1/2 hours, of which the first 15 minutes is cool-off time.
- History, geography, civics and economics all appear, so revise all four.
- Solve the 2025 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
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Class 9 Social Science Onam Exam Question Paper – FAQs
Is the Class 9 Social Science Onam Exam Question Paper 2026 available?
Not yet. We add it here as soon as we get it; the 2025 paper is the latest one on this page.
Does the Class 9 Social Science Onam Exam Question Paper have answers?
No, it has only the questions. Check your answers with your textbook and the study material linked above.
Which medium is the Class 9 Social Science Onam Exam Question Paper in?
The 2025 paper is in English and Malayalam.
How many marks is the Class 9 Social Science Onam Exam Question Paper?
The 2025 paper is for 80 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes (first 15 minutes are cool-off time), 30 questions – Q1 to Q8: 8 × 1 = 8; Q9 to Q13: 5 × 2 = 10; Q14 to Q21: 8 × 3 = 24; Q22 to Q28: 7 × 4 = 28; Q29 and Q30: 2 × 5 = 10.
Which chapters come in the Class 9 Social Science Onam Exam exam?
In the 2025 paper: Early humans and Neolithic Age; Jainism, Buddhism and the Mauryas; Himalayan region; Indian Constitution and Federalism; Athens democracy.
Where can I download the Class 9 Social Science Onam Exam Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.