D.A.V.

PUBLIC SCHOOL, SECTOR-14, GURUGRAM

FINAL EXAMINATION-2017-18
CLASS: VI
SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE
TIME: 3Hrs MM: 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.

Q1 Define Rotation. 1
Q2 State any one significance of monsoon for the people of India. 1
Q3 Name the culture that succeeded megalithic period. 1
Q4 Draw the conventional symbols for the following: 1
a) Church
b) Spring
Q5 Write any one similarity between the religious policy of Kanishka and that of free India. 1
Q6 Give any one point of difference between the Dawn and Dusk. 1
Q7 Identify the place where largest statue of lord Buddha was erected. 1
Q8 Mention two sources of income of a Nagar Parishad. 1
Q9 Explain any one function of Nyaya Panchayat. 1
Q10 State any one of the duties of a Municipal Commissioner. 1
Q11 Ashoka sent _________ and ________ to preach Buddhism in Sri Lanka. 1
Q12 ________ and ________ were importat centres of Indian culture in China. 1
Q13 Draw a well labeled diagram of length of a day and night. 3
Q14 In which three ways is the strategic location of India at the head of Indian Ocean important 3
for us? Elaborate.
Q15 State the efforts that have been made in India to preserve our rich wildlife. 3
Q16 Mention any three advantages of a Globe. 3
Q17 “The vegetation always changes according to the altitude.” Justify the statement regarding 3
Himalaya Mountains.
Q18 “The Satavahana dynasty emerged as a powerful kingdom in 230 B.C and came to an end 3
by 230 A.D”. Prove the given statement with reference to their architectural, religious and
administrative achievement.
Q19 Give any three examples to prove that the economy during Harsha's reign was well- 3
developed.
Q20 Write any three functions of Gram Sabha. 3
Q21 Highlight the impact of Greek culture on India. 3
Q22 Analyze the election process of local self-government in your city. 3
Q23 “Gupta period is known as the 'Golden Age of Ancient India”. Justify the statement with 3
the help of three relevant reasons.
Q24 Describe the contribution of Pallavas in the field of art and architecture. 3
Q25 Explain the administrative system of Gupta period. 3
Q26 Explain any five functions of a Municipal Corporation. 5
Q27 Write any five features of Atmosphere. 5
Q28 What are the important teachings of Hinduism. Elaborate. 5
Q29 Explain any five characteristics of the Peninsular plateau of India. 5
Q30 Write any five functions of Gram Panchayat. 5
Q31 On the outline map of India , locate and label the following: 4
a) Rajaji National Park
b) An International centre of education during Harshavardhana Empire.
c) Ancient Kingdom Cheras.
d) The state which has made voting compulsory in the elections for the local.