Download the 9th Social Science Quarterly Question Paper 2025 PDF for Tamil Nadu Class 9 (9th Standard) free, along with the 2023 and 2022 papers. The 2025 paper is for 100 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes, 45 questions, without answers. Common quarterly papers are given to state board schools; the paper covers the lessons taught from June to September.
9th Social Science Quarterly Question Paper PDF Download
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TN Class 9 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2025 Social Science | View PDF |
| 2023 | TN Class 9 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2023 Social Science | View PDF |
| 2022 | TN Class 9 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2022 Social Science | View PDF |
9th Social Science Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Quick Facts
| Board | Tamil Nadu State Board (Samacheer Kalvi) |
| Class | Tamil Nadu Class 9 (9th Standard) |
| Exam | Quarterly exam – September, before the quarterly holidays |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Papers on this page | 2025, 2023, 2022 |
| Marks and time | 100 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English and Tamil (the paper is printed in both) |
9th Social Science Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Read Online
9th Social Science Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Paper Pattern
How the 2025 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | Choose the correct answer | 14 × 1 = 14 |
| Part II | Answer any 10 (Q28 compulsory) | 10 × 2 = 20 |
| Part III | Answer any 10 (Q42 compulsory) | 10 × 5 = 50 |
| Part IV | Map and timeline questions | 2 × 8 = 16 |
Chapters Asked in the 9th Social Science Quarterly 2025
- History – evolution of humans, ancient civilisations (Egypt, Mesopotamia – Hammurabi code), early Tamil society and the Sangam age, the age of intellectual awakening (Mahavira, Buddha, Magadha)
- Geography – lithosphere (plate movements, weathering), hydrosphere (ocean temperature), biosphere
- Civics – forms of government and democracy, elections, political parties (two-party and multi-party systems, NOTA), Right to Information Act 2005
- Questions on world affairs from the lessons (the G-8 countries, Abraham Lincoln)
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2025 Paper
- Part III carries half the marks – practise 5-mark answers with points and examples.
- Practise the map (India and world) and the timeline – Part IV is 16 marks and easy to score.
- Q28 and Q42 are compulsory; plan your choice among the other questions around them.
- Solve the 2025 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
More Social Science Papers and Study Material
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9th Social Science Quarterly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the 9th Social Science quarterly question paper 2026 available?
Not yet. The September 2026 quarterly papers will be added here as soon as we get them; the 2025 paper is the latest one on this page.
How many marks is the 9th Social Science quarterly exam?
100 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes – Part I (14), Part II (20), Part III (50) and Part IV map/timeline (16).
Is the paper in Tamil medium too?
The 2025 paper is printed in both English and Tamil, so it works for both media.
Where can I download the 9th social science quarterly question paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.
Does the PDF have answers?
No, it has only the questions. Check your answers with your textbook and the study material linked above.