CBSE Class 6 Social Science Sample Paper Set C

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1 Name the process responsible for rebuilding the earth’s surface.

Ans 1 Deposition 1x1=1

2 What is formed by the skeletons of tiny sea animals on the shallow ocean floor?

Ans 2 Corals 1x1=1

3 Name the type of trees that are cone shaped and have needle like leaves.

Ans 3. Mountain Vegetation or Coniferous forests

4 Identify the first Mayor of the North Delhi Municipal Corpration from the picture given above.Who is she?

Ans 4 Meera Aggarwal 1x1=1

5 Which committee suggested ways of democratic decentralization in a three tier structure of panchayati Raj?

Ans 5. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee 1x1=1

6 Mention the Tamil word used for the heads of three ruling families in the Sangam poems.

Ans 6. Muvendar 1x1=1

7 We know about him from the biography written by Banabhatta. Who is being referred here?

Ans 7. Harshavardhana 1x1=1

8 Mention the similarity between Kautilya’s Arthashastra and plays of Kalidasa.

Ans8. Both are secular literature 1x1=1

9 Who were the first to adopt and spread the numeral system to Europe developed by Aryabhata ?

Ans 9. Arabs 1x1=1

10 Discuss the economic importance of plateaus.

Ans10. Economic importance of plateaus(Any 3) 1x3=3

a. Plateaus are rich in mineral deposits

b. Many of the mining areas in the world are located in the plateau areas.

c. The African plateau is famous for gold and diamond mining.

d. Huge reseves of iron, coal and manganese are found in the Chhotanagpur plateau.

d. Lava plateaus are rich in black soil that are fertile and good for cultivation. 

Ans 12. Three factors affecting climate of India (Any 3) 1x3=3

a. Location- India is located in tropical and subtropical region. therefore temperature is high throughout the summer season. Himalayas- prevent cold winds from north and central asia from entering India.

b.Relief/ Altitude- temperature decreases with increase in height.

d. distance from the sea- places near the sea coast have moderate climate whereas place away from sea coast experience extreme climate

13 Substantiate by giving three points that Ramalingam can be categorized as a big farmer in Kalpattu village.

Ans 13. Ramalingam can be categorized as big farmer because (Any 3) 1x3=3

a. He owns a big piece of land, twenty acres of land.

b. He hires labourers to work on his land

c. He is engaged in other businesses as he owns a rice mill and shop sellinfg seeds, pesticides also

d. He gets substantial income by selling rice to traders in nearby towns.

14 Describe the system of farming practiced by the people of Chizami village in Nagaland.

Ans 14a.The people of Chizami village in Nagaland practice terrace cultivation. This means that the land on a hill slope is made into flat plots and carved out in steps.

b. The sides of each plot are raised inorder to retain water

c. This allows water to stand in the field which is best for rice cultivation. 1x3=3

15 Discuss the difficulties faced by the contract workers in collecting and processing garbage.

Ans 15. The difficulties faced by the contract workers in collecting and processing garbage are 1x3=3

a. These contract workers get paid less

b. their jobs are temporary.

c.Collecting garbage is also quite a dangerous job and often these contract workers do not have any access to safety measures.

d. They are not taken care of if they are injured while working.

16 Explain the procedure involved in the formation of the Gram Panchayat.

Ans 16 a Every village is divided into wards, i.e. smaller areas. Each ward elects a representative who is known as the Ward Member (Panch).

b.All the members of the Gram Sabha also elect a Sarpanch who is the Panchayat President.

c.The Ward Panchs and the Sarpanch form the Gram Panchayat. The Gram Panchayat is elected for five years. 1x3=3

17 Enlist three sources of funds of the Gram Panchayat for providing and running its services.

Ans 17. Three sources of funds of the Gram Panchayat are

a.Collection of taxes on houses, market places etc.

b. Government scheme funds received through various departments of the government – through the Janpad and Zila Panchayats.

c. Donations for community works etc 1x3=3

18 Who is a secretary? Discuss the responsibilities of secretary at the local level.

Ans 18.The Gram Panchayat has a Secretary who is also the Secretary of the Gram Sabha. 1x1=1

This person is not an elected person but is appointed by the government.

The Secretary is responsible for 1x2=2

19 Highlight the importance of Nalanda as a unique centre of Buddhist learning.

Ans 19. Xuan Zang describes the Nalanda university (Any 5) 1X5=5

a. Teachers are men of high ability and talent.

b. Teachers follow teachings of Buddha with all sincerity.

c. The rules of monastery are strict and everyone has to follow them.

d. Discussions are held throughout the day and the young and old mutually help one another.

e. Learned men from different cities come here to settle their doubts.

f. The gatekeeper asks new entrants difficult questions.

20 Read the extract carefully and answer the following questions

There were military leaders who provided the king with troops whenever he needed them. They were not paid regular salaries. Instead some of them received grants of land.

a. What were the military leaders called?

b. Highlight one merit and demerit of the feature of administrative system discussed in the extract.

Ans 20a. The military leaders were called samantas. 1x1=1

b. Merit-Military leaders were expected to collect revenue from this land.this made them even more independent Demerit-Under a weak ruler they broke away from his control and declared themselves independent. 1x2=2

21 The iron pillar at Mehrauli is a remarkable example of the skill of Indian crafts person. List three amazing facts of the iron pillar.

Ans 21. Three amazing facts of the iron pillar 1x3=3

a. It is 7.2 metres high

b.It weighs over 3 tonnes

c. It is a rustless wonder

22 Draw a well labeled diagram of block mountain and explain its formation with examples.

Ans 22. Suitable diagram to be drawn 2 marks

a.Block mountains are created when large areas are broken and displaced vertically.

b.The uplifted blocks are termed as horsts and the lowered blocks are called graben

c. The Rhine valley and the Vosges mountain in Europe are examples of such mountain system. (2 examples to be given) 1x3=3

23 With reference to the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas answer the following questions

a. Any two features of Himadri

b. Any two features of Himachal range

c. One feature of the Shiwalik Range

Ans 23. Two features of Himadri (any 2) 1x2=2

a. It is the northernmost range.

ii. The world’s highest peaks are located in this range.

iii.It is snow covered

b. Himachal lies to the south of Himadri

ii. Many popular hill stations are situated here. 1x2=2

c. Shiwalik is the southernmost range(any 1)

b. It is made up of loose deposit of sand, silt.

c. Hence it is prone to soil erosion. any one 1x1=1

24 Do you think is it necessary to ‘preserve’, ‘protec’t and ‘ increase’ the area under forests in India? Give four points to justify your answer.

Ans 24. Yes it is necessary to protect , preserve and increase the area under forests in India as 1x1=1

a. Forests provide oxygen 1x4=4

b. Forests help in bringing rain

c. Forests prevent soil erosion

d. Forests provide home to variety of animals

e. We get wood, paper, gum, lac and other product from forests(any 4)

25 With the help of example describe the work done by agricultural labourers in rural areas. Why

do you think agricultural labourers are forced to accept low wages?

Ans 25.Thulasi is an agricultural labourer in Kalpattu Village. 1x4=4

a. She works on the land of big farmer called Ramalingam.

b. Besides working on the land she does all the tasks at home.

c. Her husband Raman is also a labourer, he sprays pesticides.

d. When there is no work on the farm he finds work outside, either loading sand from the river or stone from the quarry nearby.

Ramalingam pays Rs 40 per day to Thulasi . This is a little less than what labourers get in her home village but she comes here because she can depend on him to call her whenever there is work. 1x1=1

26 Discuss the day to day work of the local self governing body in large cities like Delhi, Mumbai.

Ans 26 Day to Day work of Municipal Corporation include any 5 1x5=5

a. Arrange for the collection and disposal of garbage.

b. To build hospitals and dispensaries.

c. To arrange for vaccinations to protect people against diseases.

d. To provide fresh and clean drinking water, electricity and ensure proper lighting of streets.

e. To maintain records of births and deaths and issue certificates for the same.

f. To build and maintain schools, public libraries, museums and zoos

g. To build and maintain roads and bridges within city limits.

27 Highlight the role of pilgrims, kings and travelers in the spread of Buddhism.

Ans 27) The first step in the spread of Buddhism to Central Asia was due to the missionary activities of Emperor Ashoka.

ii) During the reign of King Kanishka also many Indian missionaries went to Central Asia.

iii) The Silk Route helped greatly in the spread of Buddhism to Central Asia and China.

Pilgrims and missionaries from India travelled to China and Central Asia through this route.

The famous Buddhist monk, Kumarajiva went to China and Central Asia through this route.

iv) Buddhist pilgrims from China also came to India by the Silk Route.eg Fa Hien, Hiuen Tsang and It-sing.

v) Buddhism also spread to the countries of South east Asia. Emperor Ashoka sent his son and daughter to Sri Lanka to spread Buddhism. 1x5=5

28 Define Prashasti. Describe Samudragupta’s policies towards different rulers mentioned in the Prashasti of Harishena.

Ans 28 Prashasti is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘ in praise of’ 1x1=1

Harisena describes four different kinds of rulers and tell us about Samudragupta’s policies towards them

a. The rulers of Aryavarta were nine rulers were uprooted and their kingdoms were made a part of Samudragupta’s empire

b. The rulers of Dakshinapatha were 12 rulers and they surrendered to Samudragupta after being defeated and he then allowed them to rule again

c. The inner circle of neighbouring states, including Assam, coastal Bengal, Nepal and a number of gana sanghas in the north west. They brought tribute , followed his orders and attended his court.

d. The rulers of the outlying areas perhaps were the descendants of Kushanas and Shakas and the ruler of Sri Lanka who submitted to him and offered daughters in marriage. 1x4=4

29 Explain the stages involved in the construction and decoration of temples and stupas built during the ancient period.

Ans 29. a. Kings or queens decided to build these as it was an expensive affair.

b. Kings and queens probably spent money from their treasury to pay the crafts persons who worked to build these splendid structures.

c. When devotees came to visit the temple or stupa they often brought gifts which were used to decorate buildings.

d. An association of ivory workers paid for one of the beautiful gateways.

e. Among the others who paid for decorations were merchants, farmers, garlandmakers etc.

30 On a physical of India locate the following cities of Gupta Empire

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