CBSE Class 6 Social Science Sample Paper Set Z

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

TICK THE CORRECT OPTION:

1. The most important Satavahana ruler was _____________.

a) Gautamiputra shri Satkarni c) Gautami Balashri

b) Kanishka d) Buddha

2. The best known rulers to have controlled the silk route were _______________.

a) Pallavas c) Cholas

b) Pandayas d) Kushanas

3. Aryabhata was present in the court of ____________.

a) Samudragupta c) Harshavardhana

b) Chandragupta I d) Chandragupta II

4. In agriculture, the lean season for landless agricultural labourers is ______________.

a) Jan- May c) Dec- March

b) May- Aug d) March- May

5. Housemaids can be classified under the category of ______________.

a) Self employed c) Casual workers

b) Businesspersons d) None of the above

6. According to the data, a very less percentage (around 20%) of India’s farmers are ___________

a) landless agricultural labourers c) Small farmers

b) Big farmers d) None of the above

7. The place of work of Bachchu Manjhi is _______________.

a) On streets c) In export garment unit

b) In shops d) None of the above

8. The river Yangtze flows in ______________.

a) South America c) Australia

b) North America d) China

9. An important mountain range of Europe is _____________.

a) The Andes c) The Rockies

b) The Alps d) None of the above

10. To the south of Northern plains lies the ______________.

a) Peninsular plateau c) Coastal plains

b) Great Indian desert d) Sahyadris

SECTION A – HISTORY (27 MARKS)

Q1 SHORT ANSWERS (2X8= 16 MARKS)

Q1 In ancient times, what means were adopted by the traders to transport goods from one place to another? (2)

Q2 Why did kings want to control the silk route? How were the traders benefited from this? (2)

Q3 Explain any two points related to the administration of the kingdoms in the earlier times. (2)

Q4 State the features of Mahayana Buddhism. (Any 2) (2)

Q5 Who were the Kushanas? (Any 2 points) (2)

Q6 Explain the term ‘Muvendar’. Name two of their important cities. (1+1)

Q7 Give any 2 features of the plays written in the earlier times. (2)

Q8 Who was Harshavardhana? Mention any 2 sources of information about his rule. (2)

QII LONG ANSWERS (3X2= 6 MARKS)

Q1 Who was Pulakeshin II? What were the expeditions that he led during his rule? (3)

Q2 Explain the term ‘Bhakti’. Write any 2 of its important features. (3)

QIII DESCRIPTVE ANSWER (5X1= 5 MARKS)

Q1 Explain the policies adopted by Samudragupta towards different rulers? (5)

SECTION B- CIVICS (26 MARKS)

QI SHORT ANSWERS (2X9= 18 MARKS)

Q1 Why people living in rural areas move to different places? (2)

Q2 “Landless agricultural labourers are forced to accept low wages”. Give reason along with an example from the chapter. (2)

Q3 Why do both Aruna’s & Sekar’s families have to borrow money? How does this affect their income? (2)

Q4 What are the important sources of livelihood for the people in rural areas? (Any 4) (2)

Q5 Why do you think small factories & workshops employ casual workers like Nirmala? (2)

Q6 How is the work of Raman different from that of Thulasi? (2)

Q7 What benefits does Sudha get along with her salary? (Any 2) (2)

Q8 Describe the life of the people living on the streets. (Any 2 points) (2)

Q9 What steps have been taken by the government to help street vendors? (2)

QII LONG ANSWER (3X1= 3 MARKS)

Q1 What has been the major cause of distress among the Indian farmers leading them to commit suicide in the recent years? (3)

QIII DESCRIPTIVE ANSWER (5X1= 5 MARKS)

Q1 Differentiate between causal and permanent workers. (5)

SECTION C- GEOGRAPHY (27 MARKS)

QI SHORT ANSWERS (2X8= 16 MARKS)

Q1 What is the reason for high concentration of population in the Northern Indian plains? (2)

Q2 Why is Lakshadweep known as a coral island? (2)

Q3 a) What is the difference between a mountain & a plateau? (2)

b) Explain with examples, how are plateaus useful to the mankind. (Any 2) (2)

Q4 How are the Plains formed? (2)

Q5 Write a short note on the Himalayan ranges. (2)

Q6 Fill in the blanks:

a) ___________ lie to the southeast of the Indian mainland in the Bay of Bengal. (½)

b) ___________ & __________ are examples of the East flowing rivers. (1)

c) Fine soils brought by rivers & deposited in the river basins are called ____________. (½)

d) The Sundarban delta is ___________ in shape.

e) Mainland of India extends between __________ & __________ latitudes. (1)

f) The other name of Western Ghats is __________. (½)

QII LONG ANSWERS

Q1 Explain the 2 processes that result in the formation of landforms. (3)

Q2 What is the standard Meridian of India and why do we need it? (3)

QIII DESCRIPTIVE ANSWER (5X1= 5 MARKS)

Q1 Write a short note on the following along with examples: (2.5 x 2)

a) Block mountains

b) Fold mountains

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