Class 9th English Medium SST Case Studies

Case Study 1: Discovery of Electrons In 1897, J.J. Thomson performed experiments with cathode ray tubes. He found that when high voltage was applied across electrodes in a discharge tube, rays travelled from the cathode to the anode. These rays were deflected by electric and magnetic fields, showing that they carried negative charge. Thus, he […]

1. What are the six major physical divisions of India? Answer:India is divided into six major physical features: 2. Describe the formation of the Himalayas. Answer:The Himalayas were formed due to the collision of the Indo-Australian Plate with the Eurasian Plate. This tectonic movement caused the sedimentary rocks in the Tethys Sea to fold and

1. What is population? Answer:Population refers to the total number of people living in a particular area at a specific point in time. It is a key element in social studies as it impacts resource use, economic development, and planning. 2. Why is the study of population important? Answer:Studying population is important because: 3. What

🌿 1. What is natural vegetation? Answer:Natural vegetation refers to plant life that grows naturally in a region without human interference. It is also called virgin vegetation when left undisturbed for a long time. 🌿 2. What are the factors affecting the distribution of natural vegetation? Answer:The distribution of natural vegetation depends on: 🌿 3.

1. What is the difference between weather and climate? Answer: 2. What are the major controls of the climate of any place? Answer: The major controls of climate are: 3. Why does India have a monsoon type of climate? Answer: India has a monsoon type of climate because: 4. What are the six major controls

1. What is a drainage system? Answer: 2. Differentiate between a drainage basin and a watershed. Answer: 3. What are the two main drainage systems of India? Answer: 4. Name three major Himalayan rivers. Answer: 5. Write a short note on the Ganga River system. Answer: 6. Explain the main features of the Brahmaputra River.

1. What are the six major physical divisions of India? Answer:India is divided into six major physical features: 2. Describe the formation of the Himalayas. Answer:The Himalayas were formed due to the collision of the Indo-Australian Plate with the Eurasian Plate. This tectonic movement caused the sedimentary rocks in the Tethys Sea to fold and

✅ 10 Short Answer Questions (1-3 marks each) 1. What is the latitudinal extent of India?👉 Answer: India stretches from 8°4’N to 37°6’N in latitude. 2. What is the longitudinal extent of India?👉 Answer: India lies between 68°7’E and 97°25’E longitude. 3. Which line of latitude divides India into two equal halves?👉 Answer: The Tropic

1. Who are pastoralists? Answer:Pastoralists are nomadic or semi-nomadic people who depend on livestock rearing for their livelihood. They move from place to place in search of pasture and water for their animals. 2. Name two pastoral communities from India. Answer: 3. Why did pastoralists move from one place to another? Answer:Pastoralists moved to: 4.

1. Why were forests important to the British? Answer:Forests were important to the British because: 2. What is ‘scientific forestry’? Answer:Scientific forestry was a system introduced by the British where: 3. How did the Forest Act of 1878 affect villagers? Answer:The Forest Act of 1878 divided forests into: Impact on villagers: 4. What is shifting

1. What was the Treaty of Versailles and how did it affect Germany? Answer:The Treaty of Versailles (1919) was a peace agreement that ended World War I. It blamed Germany for the war and imposed harsh penalties: This caused resentment among Germans and helped the rise of Nazism. 2. What was the Weimar Republic? Why

1. What is socialism? How is it different from capitalism? Answer:Socialism is a political and economic system where the means of production and distribution are owned collectively by society or the state. It focuses on equality, public welfare, and reducing the gap between the rich and the poor.In contrast, capitalism is based on private ownership

Short Questions and Answers (1-2 Marks) Long Questions and Answers (3-5 Marks)

📝 Long Answer Questions (350 words) 1. 🌄 Discuss the Major Physiographic Regions of India: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, and Deserts. India’s physical landscape is characterized by diverse physiographic regions, each with its unique features and significance. Each of these regions plays a vital role in shaping India’s economy, climate, and culture. 2. 🌊 Explain the

📝 Long Answer Questions (350 words) 1. 🌍 Explain the Types of Resources and Their Classification. Resources are classified into several types based on their origin, availability, and usability. The primary classification includes: Each resource plays a vital role in supporting human development and ensuring the sustainability of the environment. Sustainable management of both natural

Population in Human Geography: 1. What are the main factors influencing population distribution? Population distribution refers to how people are spread across a given area. It is influenced by a variety of physical, economic, social, and political factors: Physical Factors: Economic Factors: Social Factors: Political Factors: Case Study Example: 2. How does population density vary