DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, DWARKA

TERM 1 EXAMINATION (06/10/2021)

SUBJECT - SOCIAL SCIENCE
CLASS – VI
Writing time: 2Hrs, Uploading time: 25 mins. MM:40

General Instructions –

• Do not copy the questions. Write the answer numbers correctly.

• You are required to write 2 points for a 2-marker question and 3 points for a 3-marker
question.
• Number your points neatly.
• Click a neat picture, make a PDF and upload.
• Make sure the entire answer sheet is included in the picture. Sides and margins should be
clearly visible.

Q1. Why were mahajanapadas fortified? (2)

Q2. State any two reasons for the decline of Harappan civilization. (2)

Q3. Mention any two materials used to make inscriptions. (2)

Q4. How did early human become herders? (2)

Q5. How did Magadha become the most important mahajanapada? (3)

Q6. Describe the drainage system of Harappan Cities. (3)

Q7. When a country would be called as Secular? Who is responsible to ensure that every one is treated equally?
(1+1=2)

Q8. Differentiate between Democracy and Monarchy. (any two points) (2)

Q9. What are the sources of fund for a Gram Panchayat? (Two points) (2)

Q10. Define Universal Adult Franchise. What was the voting system in India before independence?
(1+2=3)

Q11. Describe the role of Gram Sabha. (Three points) (3)

Q12. Who was the first man to step on the surface of the Moon? In which year he landed on Moon?
(2)

Q13. Why Earth is called a unique planet? Give two points. (2)

Q14. List 3 features of parallels of latitudes. (3)

Q15. What is an equinox? When do different equinoxes occur in Northern Hemisphere ? (3)
Q16. (i) Why do we need Conventional symbols on the map? (Give 2 points) (2+2=4)

(ii)Draw the Conventional symbol of the following

a) Metalled Road
b) Post Office.