Class 9 Social Science (SST) Important 5 Marker
Questions with Answers
History – The French Revolution
Q. What were the main causes of the French Revolution?
• Social inequality between three estates.
• Economic crisis due to wars and royal expenses.
• Heavy taxes on the Third Estate.
• Bad harvests leading to food shortage.
• Ideas of Enlightenment thinkers like Rousseau and Voltaire.
Q. Explain the Reign of Terror.
• Period from 1793–1794 during the revolution.
• Led by Maximilien Robespierre.
• Suspected enemies were arrested and executed.
• Guillotine used for executions.
• Ended with Robespierre’s execution in 1794.
Geography – Climate
Q. Explain factors affecting the climate of India.
• Latitude affects temperature.
• Altitude influences climate in mountainous regions.
• Distance from sea moderates coastal climate.
• Relief features like Himalayas block cold winds.
• Monsoon winds bring rainfall.
Geography – Natural Vegetation
Q. Describe the major types of natural vegetation in India.
• Tropical evergreen forests – heavy rainfall areas.
• Tropical deciduous forests – most common forests.
• Thorn forests – dry regions like Rajasthan.
• Mountain forests – Himalayan region.
• Mangrove forests – coastal areas like Sundarbans.
Questions with Answers
History – The French Revolution
Q. What were the main causes of the French Revolution?
• Social inequality between three estates.
• Economic crisis due to wars and royal expenses.
• Heavy taxes on the Third Estate.
• Bad harvests leading to food shortage.
• Ideas of Enlightenment thinkers like Rousseau and Voltaire.
Q. Explain the Reign of Terror.
• Period from 1793–1794 during the revolution.
• Led by Maximilien Robespierre.
• Suspected enemies were arrested and executed.
• Guillotine used for executions.
• Ended with Robespierre’s execution in 1794.
Geography – Climate
Q. Explain factors affecting the climate of India.
• Latitude affects temperature.
• Altitude influences climate in mountainous regions.
• Distance from sea moderates coastal climate.
• Relief features like Himalayas block cold winds.
• Monsoon winds bring rainfall.
Geography – Natural Vegetation
Q. Describe the major types of natural vegetation in India.
• Tropical evergreen forests – heavy rainfall areas.
• Tropical deciduous forests – most common forests.
• Thorn forests – dry regions like Rajasthan.
• Mountain forests – Himalayan region.
• Mangrove forests – coastal areas like Sundarbans.
