CBSE Class 6 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper 2015-16
This is the CBSE Class 6 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper from the 2015-16 Summative Assessment II. The paper is for a total of 60 marks and students are given 2.5 hours to complete it. It includes questions from History, Civics, and Geography, with varying marks for different question types (1, 3, and 4 marks). General instructions guide students on answering questions based on their marks, specifying word limits for 3-mark and 4-mark answers. Solving this board question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and marks distribution, which is crucial for effective preparation and scoring well in their board exams.
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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 6 |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Session | 2015-16 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper carries 60 marks and has a duration of 2.5 hours, with questions carrying 1, 3, and 4 marks.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- History
- Civics
- Geography
- Lord Buddha
- Maurya Empire
- Ashoka
- Silk Route
- Aryabhata
- Panchayat
- Terrace Farming
- Tehsildar
Important topics
- History
- Civics
- Geography
- Lord Buddha
- Maurya Empire
- Ashoka
- Silk Route
- Aryabhata
- Panchayat
- Terrace Farming
- Tehsildar
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Question paper text
SUMMATIVE ASSESMENT II (2015-16) SUB.: SOCIAL SCIENCE CLASS VI
BLUE PRINT
CHAPTER NO. QUESTIONS TOTAL NO. OF TOTAL MARKS
1 MARK 3 MARKS 4 MARKS QUESTIONS
HISTORY
7 01 00 00 01 01
8 01 01 00 02 04
9 01 01 00 02 04
10 00 01 00 01 03
11 00 00 01 01 04
12 00 00 01 01 04
CHAPTER NO. QUESTIONS TOTAL NO. OF TOTAL MARKS
1 MARK 3 MARKS 4 MARKS QUESTIONS
CIVICS
6 01 01 00 02 04
7 01 01 00 02 04
8 01 01 00 02 04
9 00 00 00 00 00
CHAPTER NO. QUESTIONS TOTAL NO. OF TOTAL MARKS
1 MARK 3 MARKS 4 MARKS QUESTIONS
GEOGRAPHY
5 01 00 01 02 05
6 01 00 01 02 05
7 01 01 00 02 04
8 00 02 00 00 06
OTBA
02 02 80
SUMMATIVE ASSESMENT II (2015-16)
SUB.: SOCIAL SCIENCE CLASS: VI
M.M.: 60 TIME: 2.30 HRS
GENERAL INSRUCTIONS:
- ALL THE QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY.
QUESTIONS CARRYING ONE MARK SHOULD BE ANSWERED IN ONE WORD OR ONE LINE. QUESTIONS CARRYING THREE MARK SHOULD BE ANSWERED IN ABOUT 60 TO 80 WORDS.
- QUESTIONS CARRYING FOUR MARK SHOULD BE ANSWERED IN ABOUT 100 WORDS.
सामान्य निर्देश :
- सभी प्रश्न अनिवार्य है।
- 01 अंक के प्रश्नों का उत्तर एक शब्द मे अथवा एक पंक्ति मे दें।
- 03 अंक के प्रश्नों का उत्तर 60 से 80 शब्दों मे दें।
- 04 अंक के प्रश्नों का उत्तर 100 शब्दों मे दें।
Q1. In which language Lord Buddha preach? 1
किस भाषा में भगवान बुद्ध ने अपनी शिक्षा दी ? Q2. Where was the capital of Maurya Empire? 1
मौर्य साम्राज्य की राजधानी कहाँ थी ? Q3. Mathura was an important.....centre. 1
मथुरा एक महत्वपूर्ण ..... केंद्र था | Q4. What were the main problems that Ashoka wanted to solve by introducing Dhamma? 3
किन समस्याओं का समाधान अशोक धम्म द्वारा करना चाहता था? Q5. Why was Mathura an important settlement? 3
मथ्रा एक महत्वपूर्ण केंद्र क्यों था ? Q6. Why did Kings want to control silk route? 3
राजा सिल्क रूट पर अपना नियंत्रण क्यों कायम करना चाहते थे ? Q7. Do you think ordinary people read and understood the prashastis? 4
क्या प्रशस्तियों को पढकर आमलोग समझ लेते होंगे? Q8. Mention the contribution of Aryabhata in the field of mathematics and astonomy. 4
गणित और खगोलशास्त्र में आर्यभट के योगदान का वर्णन करे | Q9. When did Hindu amendment act came into being? 1
हिन्दू संशोधन अधिनियम कब आया ? Q10 Election are held once every ...... Years for the Panchayat. 1
पंचायत च्नाव हर ..... वर्ष होता है | Q11. Where is terrace farming practiced? 1
सीढ़ीन्मा खेती किन क्षेत्रों में की जाती है ? Q12. What is the work of Tehsildar? 3
तहसीलदार का क्या काम होता है? Q13 Why did the children go to yashmin khala's house? 3
बच्चें यासमीन खाला के घर क्यों गये ?
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is a CBSE Class 6 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper from the 2015-16 Summative Assessment II, designed for board exam practice.
What is the total marks and time duration for this paper?
The paper is for a total of 60 marks and the allocated time duration is 2.5 hours.
What subjects are covered in this paper?
This paper covers Social Science, including topics from History, Civics, and Geography.
How can solving previous year papers help students?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, marking scheme, and time management, thereby improving their preparation and performance.
What are the general instructions for answering questions?
General instructions specify that all questions are compulsory, with specific word limits for 1-mark, 3-mark, and 4-mark answers.
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