About the Book

The field of Information Technology (IT) and its allied industries is rapidly expanding in India, creating a strong demand not only for technical knowledge and skills, but also for essential soft skills. Today’s professionals are expected to communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and solve problems efficiently. Recognising these needs, this book—Concepts in Information Technology for Class IX (Subject Code: 402)—has been thoughtfully designed to align with the latest CBSE syllabus, as well as the guiding principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023.

This book focuses on holistic student development, promoting Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Problem-solving, and Experiential Learning, in line with the goals of the NEP.

Salient Features of the Book:

• Developed strictly according to the latest Skill Education Curriculum and Exam Pattern prescribed by CBSE, New Delhi.

• Structured into five comprehensive parts:

  Part A – Employability Skills: Covers foundational skills such as Communication Skills – I, Self-Management Skills – I, ICT Skills – I, Entrepreneurial Skills – I, and Green Skills – I.

  Part B – Subject-Specific Skills: Includes units on the Introduction to IT-ITeS Industry, Data Entry and Keyboarding Skills, Digital Documentation, Electronic Spreadsheet, and Digital Presentation. The last three units are based on LibreOffice 7.3.

  Part C – Practical Work and Viva Voce: A well-curated set of Python-based and IT skill practicals and oral questions.

  Part D – Project Work: Includes two guided projects each from Writer, Calc, and Impress software to enhance application-based learning.

  Part E – Assessment Section: CBSE Sample Question Paper (with QR Code-linked solutions) and three Model Test Papers, with solutions accessible via QR Codes.

Chapter Highlights:

• Logical progression of topics designed for tech-savvy learners.

• Activities included for hands-on practice.

• Fact snippets provide relevant historical insights.

• Hot Keys offer tips to improve productivity using keyboard shortcuts.

• Explore sections encourage students to learn beyond the syllabus.

• Did You Know? adds engaging trivia and real-world relevance.

• Summary at the end of each chapter helps consolidate key points.

• Unit-end Question Banks include Competency-Based, Objective, and Subjective Questions for thorough revision.

Digital Support:

• Chapter-wise Video Lectures accessible via QR codes in each chapter, available through the MERIT Box Android App on the Play Store.

• Teacher’s Resource Book with:

  • Chapter Overviews

  • Detailed Lesson Plans

  • Answers to All Exercises

We sincerely hope that this book meets the academic and practical needs of students and teachers alike. Your feedback and suggestions are most welcome and will be incorporated into future editions to further enhance the learning experience.

— Authors