SOCIAL SCIENCE

CLASS-VI SCORE RUBRICS-2023-24

TYPE OF VALUE POINTS SAMPLE QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS
Very Short 1.Fill in the a. correct answer only-one word Fill in the blanks
Answer blanks (1M) 1.____________ refers to places where the remains of tools,
Questions buildings, utensils and other artefacts are found.
2. What a. correct answer- one word (1M) Ans:Sites 1-(a)
(1Marker in HY
and Annual. 3.Match the a. Options to be matched Match the columns-
0.5 marks inWT) following accurately 2. Match the following items given in Column A with those in Column
(1M) B.
4.MCQs a. correct option or the most Column A Column B
possible answer. (1M) a. Asia 1. Most abundant gas in air
b. Pacific 2. Largest continent
5. Name a. Correct one word answer to be c. Nitrogen 3. Greenhouse gas
given. (1M) d. Carbon Dioxide 4. Largest Ocean
i) a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3 ii) a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
iii) a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3 iv) a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
Ans: i) a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3 1-(a)
Short 1.How a. Supportive factual content related 1. How was Dholavira different from other Indus cities? Mentionone
Answer Type to the event (2M) of the important findings from the Dholavira area?
Questions (3 b. Key words (1M) Ans: Most cities of the Indus Valley Civilization were divided into two
Marks) (Note-word limit: answer should not parts, i.e. the citadel and the lower town. Dholavira was different
from most Indus cities as it was divided into three parts, i.e. the
exceed 60 words)
citadel, a middle town and a lower town. These parts were enclosed by
stone walls. (2+1=3)- a+b
2.Mention a. Any three relevant reasons 2. Mention any three features of a democratic country.
(1+1+1=3M) Answer: The main features of a democratic country are:-
i) People have the power to elect their representative to form and run the
(Note-word limit: answer should not
government.
exceed 60 words) ii) The elections are held at regular intervals.
iii) There is a separation of power between the three organs of the states
i.e. legislature, executive and judiciary. (1+1+1)-a
3.What a. Any three 3. What are the important sources of income in the Gram Panchayat?
Fact\causes\reasons\factors Answer: The important sources of income in the Gram Panchayat are-
(1+1+1=3M) i) Tax levied on houses and shops and other open spaces in the
village.
(Note-word limit: answer should not ii) Other sources of income include professional tax, taxes levied on
exceed 60 words) pilgrimages, fairs,
markets and animal trade.
iii) It also receives grants from the state government and the Zila
Parishad. (1+1+1)-a
4. Why a. any three relevant reasons 4. Why do 90% of the world population live on plains?
(1+1+1=3M) Ans-90% of the world’s population lives in plains because the flat
(Note-word limit: answer should not surface of the plains helps in the construction of transport network,
exceed 60 words) buildings, industries, etc. Also, river plains have abundant supply of
5. Differentiate a. Most significant differences with water which is important for human settlement. Additionally, most
examples, (if any) in tabular format plains have fertile soil which is ideal for agriculture.
(1+1+1)-a
(1+1+1+=3M)
(Note: Word limit: Answer should
not exceed 60 words)
6. Illustration a. Two facts based reasons 5.Explain the formation of Volcanic mountains with the help of a
related to support event diagram.
Ans:i) During volcanic activity, hot molten magma, together with ash,
b. a properly labelled diagram cinder, smoke etc. comes out from deep inside the Earth through
(2+1=3M) openings or vents in the crust. (Along with the diagram)
(Note-word limit: answer should ii) Magma is called lava when it reaches the surface.
notexceed 40 words) iii) When lava cools down, it solidifies, forming a volcanic core, which
gradually builds up in size and becomes a mountain.
iv) Example- Mt. Fuji in Japan, Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and Mt.
Vesuvius in Italy. (Any two points) (2+1=3)-a+b
 Long 1.Describe a. Key facts and four important 1) Describe the Four Noble truths given by Buddha.
Answer Type points with description Ans- The doctrine of Karma (good or bad action) was essential to the
Questions(4 (1+1+1+1=4M) Buddhist philosophy. The main teachings of Buddha were the Four
b. Relevant explanation with Noble Truths and the Noble Eight-fold Path.
Marker) examples based on CB. (4M) The Four Noble Truths are as follows:
i) The world is full of sorrow.
(Note-word limit: answer should ii) The cause of sorrow is desire.
notexceed 80 words) iii) This sorrow can be stopped.
iv)This sorrow can be ended by following the eight-fold path.
(1+1+1+1=4)-a
2.Discuss a. Most appropriate four points 2) Discuss the process of electing the members of Gram Panchayat.
including all aspects Ans: i) Members of the Gram Panchayat are elected directly by the
(1+1+1+1=4M) members of the Gram Sabha from among themselves by the means
of secret ballot.
(Note-word limit: answer should ii) The number of members vary from seven to seventeen depending
notexceed 80 words) upon the size of population.
iii) In order to elect the members, each village is divided into wards or
smaller areas.
iv) Each ward then elects its representative known as panch or ward
member. The Gram Sabha also elects the President who is known
as Sarpanch. (1+1+1+1=4)-a
3.Why a. Most relevant f our points with 3) Why do you think we should maintain a balance among all the
explanation (4M) realms of the Earth?
b. Relevant explanation with facts. Ans: i) There is a need to maintain a delicate balance among all the
(4M) realms of the Earth as a small change in one affects the others too.
ii) For example, deforestation leads to soil erosion and reduction of
(Note-word limit: answer should not the ground water level.
exceed 80 words) iii) Increase in air temperature causes glaciers to melt and the sea
level to rise; which in turn causes flooding and destruction of habitats
in low-lying areas,
iv) There is an urgent need to protect and preserve our environment.
As the survival of mankind is dependent on the harmonious balance
among all the realms. (1+1+1+1=4)-a
 4 Explain a. Most significant features of the 4. Explain the four key features of the Mauryan Administration.
Mauryan Administration. (4M)
(Note-word limit: answer should
notexceed 80 words)
5.Illustration a. Two relevant points
(1+1=2M) Earth's atmosphere. Draw the diagram of the composition of the
b. a properly labelled diagram
(2M)
(Note-word limit: answer should
notexceed 60 words)
5 Marker/6Marker Comprehension a.Co-relation with the given
Based passage
(1+1+1+2=5M)
Answer: Four key features of the Mauryan Administration: (Any four)
i) In the areas surrounding the capital city of Pataliputra, the emperor
Ashoka appointed officials to collect taxes from the people who lived in
the villages and cities.
ii) Messengers went to and fro, and spies kept a watch on the officials.
iii) In the provincial capital cities like Ujjain and Taxila, the area was
ruled by royal princes directly appointed by the emperor.
iv) The emperor was helped by many ministers and members of the
royal family. These officials were given salaries.
v) These princes were appointed as Governors. They followed local
customs and traditions to govern the provinces. (1+1+1+1=4)-a
5. Write the importance of Nitrogen and Oxygen present in the
earth's atmosphere.
Ans- i) Nitrogen is required to maintain the fertility of the soil.
ii) Oxygen is the gas that living beings breathe in. (2+2=4)- a+b
Comprehension based questions:
Archaeological excavations are important sources of study for the
growth of early Indian towns. Evidences of fortification have been found
in some of these cities. Several cities have yielded rows of pots or
ceramic rings arranged in a stack. These were known as ring wells and
have been usually found within individual houses. They seem to have
been used as toilets or drains. But such evidences are few. Mostly the
houses or palaces were made of wood or bricks made from mud, which
have perished with time.
Another kind of evidence used for reconstructing history is the carving
on the walls, gateways, pillars or railings of the old monuments like
stupas, temples or caves. These carvings depicted scenes from
everyday city and village life.
 a) What are the important sources of study for the growth of early Indian
towns? (1)
b) Name the special structures found in ancient times which were
arranged in a stack. (1)
c) Which materials were used for making houses in the ancient period?
(1)
d) Write about any two pieces of evidence which were used for
reconstructing history. (2)
Ans: a) Archaeological Excavations (1)
b) Ring Wells (1)
c) Mostly the houses or palaces were made of wood or bricks made
from mud, which have perished with time. (1)
d) Ring Wells, Carvings on the walls, gateways, pillars or railings of the
old monuments like stupas, temples or caves (Any two-1+1=2)
5 marker Map a. Correct identification 1) On the political map of India, identify the locations in marked
(1+1+1=3M) regions-
b. Location and labelling (A) Hot Desert in India ____________________.
(1+1=2M) (B) Island where corals are found __________________.
(C) State where Nalanda University is located_____________.
2) On a political map of India mark the following-
(A) Satpurarange
(B) River Tapi (1x5=5)