CIVICS

For Class – IX
I. Introduction to Civics
1. Definition 2. Nature 3. Significance
4. Co-relation with:
a. Sociology b. Ethics
c. Economics d. History
II. Individuals in Interaction
Civic relationships in the following groups:
* Family * Community * Society * Nation * Ummah
III. State
1. Definition
2. Constitutional elements of state/Islamic State
3. Functions of the Islamic State
4. Role of Mass Media in a Welfare State with reference to I.T.
IV. Government
1. Definition 2. Significance 3. Executive
4. Legislature 5. Judiciary 6. Democracy
7. Dictatorship 8. Good governance and Welfare State
9. Government’s role and functions in Islamic perspective
V. Citizen and Citizenship
1. Definition of citizen & citizenship
2. General characteristics of good citizenship
3. Nature and Significance of citizenship in Islamic perspective
VI. Rights and Responsibilities
1. Definition of Rights
2. Rights and Responsibilities with special reference to 1973 Constitution
3. Fundamental human rights
4. Rights and responsibilities in an Islamic State
5. Human Rights violation
RECOMMENDED REFERENCE BOOKS FOR CLASS IX
The question paper will be syllabus oriented. However, the following books are recommended for
reference and supplementary reading:
1. Civics
Punjab Textbook Board, Lahore
2. Civics of Pakistan
Prof. Mazhar-ul-Haq
Bookland, Lahore
3. Principles of Political Science
Dr. Prof. Muhammad Sarwar
Ilmi Kutab Khana, Lahore
4. Civics (Urdu Version)
Prof. Dr. Sheikh M. Hasan
Punjab Textbook Board, Lahore