Social Studies Annual Exam 6

ANNUAL EXAMINATION- 2023-24
SUBJECT - SOCIAL STUDIES

CLASS – VI
Max. Marks: 80 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS :
 Question paper comprises five Sections A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37 questions in the question paper. All
questions are compulsory.
 Section A From question I to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
 Section B-Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 40 words.
 Section C contains Q25- Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each
question should not exceed 60 words
 Section D-Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each
question should not exceed 120 words.
 Section-E-Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with four sub questions are of 4 marks each.
 Section F-Question no. 37 is map based, carrying 5 marks
Section-A. (20*1=20)
1) The earliest viharas were made up of______
2) ______was the word used for large landowners in Tamil.
3) Where did Buddha go to teach first time?

a) Ringas c) Sarnath
b) Sikar d) All of these
4) Who were not allowed to study Vedas?

a) Kings c) Women
b) Rich people d) None of these
5) Who wrote Arthashastra?
6) What were irrigation work that were built?

a) Canal c) Wells
b) Tank d) All of these
7) The largest river on earth is
a) Ganga c) Narmada
b) Yamuna d) Nile
8) Name the different layers of atmosphere.
9) Sunderban delta is formed by Ganga and Brahmaputra. True/false
10) Assertion: There are seven countries that share its land boundaries with India.
Reason: Bangladesh, India, China, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives are the countries that share their
land boundaries with India.
Both A and R are correct, and R is correct explanation of A
Both A and R are correct, and R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true, R is false
A is false, R is true
11) From where does the municipal corporation collect money?
12) For better administration several cities were divided into_____.
13) The Buddha encouraged animal sacrifices True/ False
14) Write the important historical events against the following dates
About 2500 years ago____
About 1500 years ago_____
15) Kalinga was the ancient name of Bengal. True/ False
16) Assertion: Water covers very big area of earth’s surface

Reason: The hydrosphere comprises water in all its forms
Both A and R are correct, and R is correct explanation of A
Both A and R are correct, and R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true, R is false
A is false, R is true
17) The buddha belong to small gana called____________.
18) The height of mount Everest is

a) 8848 c) 4484
b) 6696 d) 5555
19) Foreign companies usually set up call centres in India because
(a)They can get people who will work for lower wages
(b)They can get people who can speak English
(c)They can get cheap land to establish the centre
(d)Both (a) and (b).
20) A large number of people in the city work on the streets. True/False
Section B. (2*4=8)
21) What were the questions that Upanishadic thinkers wanted to answer?
22) What were the four major domains of the earth?
23) Why did children go to Yasmeen khalas house?
24) What benefits did Sudha get along with her salary?
Section C (5*3=15)
25) List four ways in which the work of municipal corporation affect the life of city dwellers?
26) Why do larger people live in the Northern plains?
27) What were the main teachings of Mahavira?
28) What were the problems that Ashoka wanted to solve by introducing Dhamma?
29) In what ways is a permanent and regular job different from a casual jobs ? Discuss.
Section – D. (4*5=20)
30) What do you think the government can do to help farmers like her when they get into debt? Discuss.
31) Why Earth is called a blue planet?
32) Why do you think slaves and servants were ill treated? Do you think that the orders of the emperor would
have improve their condition? Give reason for your answer.
33) Describe the function of the grambhojika. Why do you think he was powerful?
Section- E (4*3=12)
34) The Indian Ocean is the only ocean named after a country, that is, India. The shape of ocean is almost
triangular. In the north, it is bound by Asia, in the west by Africa and in the east by Australia. The Southern Ocean
encircles the continent of Antarctica and extends northward to 60 degrees south latitude. The Arctic Ocean is
located within the Arctic Circle and surrounds the North Pole. It is connected with the Pacific Ocean by a narrow
stretch of shallow water known as Berring strait. It is bound by northern coasts of North America and Eurasia.
a) Which is the only ocean named after a country?
b) What is the shape of Indian Ocean?
c) What all continents surround Indian Ocean?
d) Give a brief description about Southern Ocean.
35) 1is a village that’s close to the sea coast in Tamil Nadu. People here do many kinds of work. As in other
villages, here too there is non-farm work such as making baskets, utensils, pots, bricks, bullock-carts etc. There are
people who provide services such as blacksmiths, nurses, teachers, washermen, weavers, barbers, cycle repair
mechanics and so on. There are also some shopkeepers and traders.The village is surrounded by low hills. (2) is the
main crop that is grown in irrigated lands. Most of the families earn a living through (3). There are some coconut
groves around. Cotton, sugar cane and plantain are also grown, and there are mango orchards.
1.) Name the village being talked about in the para above also mentioned as (1).
2.) Describe the main street of the kalpattu village.
3.) What does the teashops in the Kalpattu village sell?
4.) What is the main crop grown in the land?
36) Archaeologists have found several thousands of coins belonging to this period. The earliest coins which were
in use for about 500 years were (1). Punch-marked coins were generally (2) in shape, either cut out of _or made out
of __(a small spherical body). The coins were not inscribed, but were stamped with symbols using dies or punches.
Hence, they are called punch-marked coins. These coins are found over most parts of the subcontinent and
remained in circulation till the early centuries CE.
1.) What were the earliest coins found belonging to the period?
2.) What was the shape of these punch-mark coins?
3.) What were these punch mark coins made out of?
4.) Why were they called punch mark coins?
Section – F ( 1*5=5)
37. Map work :
On the outline map of India indicate and mark the following features (Attempt any 5).
1) Himalayan ranges greater
2) Northern plains
3) Deccan plateau
4) Eastern and Western ghats
5) Sunderban delta
6) Narmada and Tapi river
7) Lakshadweep islands
8) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
9) Bay of Bengal
10) Arabian sea

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ANNUAL EXAMINATION- 2023-24

SUBJECT - SOCIAL STUDIES

2) ______was the word used for large landowners in Tamil.

3) Where did Buddha go to teach first time?

4) Who were not allowed to study Vedas?

5) Who wrote Arthashastra?

6) What were irrigation work that were built?

8) Name the different layers of atmosphere.

9) Sunderban delta is formed by Ganga and Brahmaputra. True/false

11) From where does the municipal corporation collect money?

12) For better administration several cities were divided into_____.

13) The Buddha encouraged animal sacrifices True/ False

About 1500 years ago_____

15) Kalinga was the ancient name of Bengal. True/ False

16) Assertion: Water covers very big area of earth’s surface

17) The buddha belong to small gana called____________.

18) The height of mount Everest is

22) What were the four major domains of the earth?

23) Why did children go to Yasmeen khalas house?

26) Why do larger people live in the Northern plains?

27) What were the main teachings of Mahavira?

31) Why Earth is called a blue planet?

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