CBSE Class 6 Social Science Sample Paper Set 23

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I Choose the correct option 

1. The word which means the rule of the chosen few is

(a) Democracy (b) Oligarchy (c) Monarchy (d) Theocracy

2. The holy land of Aryans is called

(a) Gramika   (b) Aryavarta   (c) Rajgriha   (d) Janapadas

3. Alexander the great invaded India in

(a) 326 B.C   (b) 261 B.C.   (c) 321 B.C.   (d) 302 B.C.

4. Bindusara’s eldest son was

(a) Ashoka   (b) Chandragupta    (c) Susima    (d) Kautilya

5. The number of stars in Saptarishi is

(a) 5    (b) 6     (c) 7     (d) 8

6. Name of the shooting star which sometimes hit the earth

(a) Asteroid    (b) Comet   (c) Meteor    (d) Satellite

7. The Maps which show the countries and states with their boundaries are called

(a) Political   (b) Physical   (c) Thematic    (d) Atlas

8. A rough drawing without measuring actual distance is called

(a ) Map   (b) Plan   (c) Sketch   (d) Scale

9. The top of the Map shows

(a) East   (b) west   (c) North   (d) South

10. The harvest festival of Assam is

(a) Pongal   (b) Bihu    (c) Vaisakhi   (d) Dussehra

11. The activity that carpentry comes

(a) Primary   (b) Secondary    (c) Tertiary   (d) None of these

12. The number of official languages in our country is

(a) 16    (b) 18    (c) 22    (d) 24

13. A Black Nationalist leader who was awarded the Noble Peace Prize in 1993 was.

14. The term which means that all religions command equal respect and recognition from the state is

(a) Socialism (b) Democracy (c) Equality   (d) Secularism

15. Into how many Varnas was the early Aryan society divided?

(a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 6

II Answer the following questions in 30-40 words. [7 x 3=21]

16. The situation of its capital cities contributed towards Magadha’s prosperity. Give reason.

17. What are the sources of our knowledge about Ashoka’s reign?

18. What steps were taken by Ashoka to make the life of his people comfortable?

19. Why is our earth called a unique planet?

20. What are the various diversities in the area of economic activities?

21. Mention any three baneful effects of prejudice and discrimination.

22. What do you know about Universal Adult Franchise? Mention its merits.

III Give answers in detail. [4 x 5=20]

23. How did Bimbisara and Ajathashatru expand and strengthen their empire?

OR

What was Ashoka’s Dhamma? Give a brief description of his teachings.

24. What are the three main components of a Map? Explain.

OR

Explain the different heat zones of the earth with the help of a diagram.

25. How are days and nights are caused? Explain with the help of a diagram.

26. What causes give rise to prejudice and discrimination?

OR

What do you mean by Legislature? Explain its functions.

IV Map work.

27. On an outline map of India locate the following. [½ x4=2]

(i) River Ganga     (ii) River Yamuna      (iii) Vaishali   (iv) Ujjain

28. On an outline Map of India locate/mark the following. [½ x4=2]

(i) The tropic of cancer   (ii) Standard Meridian of India    (iii) Kandla    (iv) Bilaspur

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