Date: Class: VI

Social Science

Time:3hrs M.M: 90

General Instructions:

1. All the questions are compulsory
2. Read the question paper carefully.
3. Attempt all parts of a question together.
4. Questions from serial number 1 to 9 are 1 mark questions.
5. Questions 10 to 21 are 3 mark questions.
6. Questions 22 to 29 are for 5 marks each.
7. Question 30 and 31 are Map question & carry 2 and 3marks respectively...

1 Name the process responsible for rebuilding the earth's surface. 2 What is formed by the skeletons of tiny sea animals on the shallow ocean floor? 3 Name the type of trees that are cone shaped and have needle like leaves. 1 4 1 Identify the first Mayor of the North Delhi Municipal Corpration from the picture given above. Who is she? 5 Which committee suggested ways of democratic decentralization in a three tier structure of 1

panchayati Raj? 6 Mention the Tamil word used for the heads of three ruling families in the Sangam poems. 1

7 We know about him from the biography written by Banabhatta. Who is being referred here? 1

8 Mention the similarity between Kautilya's Arthashastra and the plays of Kalidasa. 1

9 Who were the first to adopt and spread the numeral system to Europe developed by Aryabhata? 1

10 Discuss the economic importance of plateaus. 3

11 Give three points of difference between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. 3

12 Explain any three factors affecting the climate of India. 3

13 Substantiate by giving three points that Ramalingam can be categorized as a big farmer in 3

Kalpattu village.

14 Describe the system of farming practiced by the people of Chizami village in Nagaland. 3

15 Discuss the difficulties faced by the contract workers in collecting and processing garbage. 3

16 Explain the procedure involved in the formation of the Gram Panchayat. 3

17 Enlist three sources of funds of the Gram Panchayat for providing and running its services. 3

18 Who is a secretary? Discuss the responsibilities of secretary at the local level. 3

19 Highlight the importance of Nalanda as a unique centre for Buddhist learning. 3

20 Read the extract carefully and answer the questions which follow: 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.

1. What were the military leaders called?
2. Highlight one merit and demerit of the feature of administrative system discussed in the extract. <math>1+2=3</math>

21 The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli is a remarkable example of the skill of Indian craftsmen. List three 3

amazing facts of the iron pillar. 22 Draw a well labeled diagram of block mountain and explain its formation with examples. <math>2+3=5</math>

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

1. Any two features of Himadri
2. One feature of the Shiwalik Range b. Any two features of Himachal range 2 1

24 Do you think is it necessary to 'preserve', 'protect' and 'increase' the area under forests in India? <math>1+4=3</math>

Give four points to justify your answer. 25 With the help of example describe the work done by agricultural labourers in rural areas. Why do <math>4+1=5</math>

you think agricultural labourers are forced to accept low wages? 26 Discuss the day to day work of the local self governing body in large cities like Delhi, Mumbai. 5

27 Highlight the role of pilgrims, kings and travelers in the spread of Buddhism. 5

28 Define Prashasti. Describe Samudragupta's policies towards different rulers mentioned in the <math>1+4=3</math>

Prashasti of Harishena. 29 Explain the stages involved in the construction and decoration of temples and stupas built during 5

the ancient period. 30 On a physical map of India locate the following cities of Gupta Empire 2

1. Nalanda
2. Thanesar

31 On the same map of India locate the following physical divisions. 3

1. Eastern Ghats
2. Great Himalaya
3. Great Indian desert