DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, SECTOR-14, GURUGRAM

TERM II
CLAS VI, SAMPLE PAPER
SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE
TIME: 3Hrs M.M:80
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. There are 31 questions in all.
2. Marks for each question are indicated against it.
3. All questions are compulsory.
4. Write the same question number as given in the question paper while answering a
question in your answer book.
5. Do not write anything on the question paper.

1. What is meant by the revolution of the Earth? 1

2. Give any one point of difference between the Dawn and Dusk. 1
3. Which is the southernmost tip of the mainland of India? 1
4. Define the term ‘Monsoon’. 1
5. Who were known as Megaliths? 1
6. Which region was known as Dakshinapatha? 1
7. Name the two geographical zones on the basis of which the division of southern
kingdoms was done. 1
8. Who established Gupta Empire? 1
9. Name the capital of Chalukyas. 1
10. Define the term ‘Fundamentalist’. 1
11. What do you understand by Arabic numerals? 1
12. Name two main sources of history of our relations with Sri Lanka. 1
13. Why does the month of February have 29 days after every four years? Explain. 3
14. Why is earth known as a ‘unique planet’? 3
15. What is meant by hydrosphere? Explain the two importance of hydrosphere. 3
16. Describe any three main functions of Municipal Corporation? 3
17. Distinguish between Andaman and Nicobar islands? 3
18. How do the Eastern coastal plains differ from the Western coastal plains? 3
19. ‘Mahendra Varman was the most powerful and famous Pallava King’. Justify the
statement with relevant points. 3
20. Write any three functions of Gram Panchayat? 3
21. State three points on the right which forms basis of democratic government. 3
22. What are the main sources of income of a Municipal Corporation? 3
23. Mention any three problems being faced by the big cities these days. 3
24. Distinguish between Tropical Evergreen Forests and Tropical Deciduous forests. 3
25. Who was Kalidas? Why is he remembered even today? 3
26. Describe the phenomenon of varying length of day and night and the occurrence of
different reasons on the earth with the help of a diagram. 5
27. Highlight the significance of self governing bodies in a democracy like India. 5
28. Explain the five features of the Northern Plains of India. 5
29. What efforts have been made in India to preserve our rich wildlife? 5
30. Explain the contribution of the Gupta period in the field of science and technology. 5
31. On the Political Map of World, mark and label the following :
a) Indian ocean 1
On the political Map of India, mark and label the following:
a) Rajaji National Park 1
b) Ajanta and Ellora caves 1
c) The Karakoram range 1