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DAV BORL PUBLIC SCHOOL, BINA

SAMPLE PAPER
2022-23
Class:VI Subject:S.ST.
Time:- 2hrs MM: -50

Q.1 Fill in the blanks. 1x5=5

a. --------------- always indicates the north direction.
b. The technique or skill of making maps is called--------------.
c. The earth rotates from----------- to ------------.
d. Two motions of the earth are ---------- and -----------.
e. The study of inscriptions is called --------------.
Q.2 Tick the correct option. 1x4=4

1. The first animal domesticated by man was-

(a) cow (b) pig (c) goat (d) dog
2. The Indus people used clothes made of-
(a) nylon (b) wool (c) cotton (d) jute
3. What does the word Janapada literally mean?
(a) the king (b) the group (c) the land (d) the law
4. It is very essential to keep the environment-
(a) light & bright (b) clean & green (c) dry & wet (d) hot & cold
Q.3 What are celestial bodies? 2
Q.4 Mention the latitudinal location of the heat zones of the earth. 2
Q.5 State any two uses of fire in the old stone age. 2
Q.6 What was a guild? What was its main purpose? 2
Q.7 What values does our family inculcate in us? 2
Q.8 Give example of any two elected representatives of the people at 2
various levels of government.
Q.9 Why days and nights are equal on 21st March at all places on the 3
earth? Explain.
Q.10 Explain the Varna System. What change did it undergo during 3
Later
Vedic Period?
Q.11 Read the case and answer the following questions: 1x3=3
In a vast country like India, it is difficult to devise a method for the
direct participation of the people in the governance of the country.
Therefore, representative democracy has been adopted in India.
Under this system, people elect their representatives who govern on
their behalf. This means, India is indirectly governed by the people
through their elected representatives like Panchs, Municipal
Councillors, Members of Legislative Assemblies or Members of
Parliament.
(a) What is a democratic government?
(b) Define Universal Adult Franchise.
(c) What is representative democracy?
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Q.12 Give a brief description on the phases of moon with the help of a 5
diagram.
Q.13 Describe briefly, the social and economic life of the people during 5
the Mauryan period.
Q.14 State the provisions given in the Indian constitution which aim at 5
bringing equality.

Q.15 On an outline political map of India, locate and label the following: 1x5=5
(a) The state where Pongal is celebrated.
(b) The state to which Bihu dance is associated with.
(c) A place where the huge Great Bath has been discovered.
(d) One place of Ashokan inscription found.
(e) Northern Plains.

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