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Annual Examination 2018 - 2019

Class: VI Subject : Social Science Marks: 80
Date: 11.03.2019 Time: 3 Hrs.

I. Fill in the blanks:- [1×4=4]

1. Two handled jugs used by Romans to store wine or other liquids were
known as ________________.
2. The Prakrit word for renouncer was ______________.
3. The _____________ plateau is the highest plateau in the world.
4. The sub-division of a district in India is also known as ____________________.

II. Correct the underlined portion of the following statements and rewrite.
[1×4=4]
1. The large landowners in the Tamil region were known as Grihapathis.
2. Many crafts persons and merchants formed associations known as
Sanghas.
3. India experiences temperate type of climate.
4. Gram sabha consist of elected members.

III. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:-
Madhubani paintings originated in the Mithila
region of Bihar. Some of the initial references to
these paintings can be found in the Hindu Epic
Ramayana when King Janaka, Sita’s father asks his
painters to create Madhubani paintings for his
daughter’s wedding. The knowledge was passed
down from generation to generation and the
paintings began to adorn the houses of the region.
The women of the village practiced these paintings on the walls of their
respective homes. Their paintings often illustrated their thoughts, hopes and
dreams. The traditional base of plastered mud wall was soon replaced by
handmade paper, cloth and .canvas. The usage of geometrical patterns is
pretty apparent in these paintings and makes them special. They are also
known for their simplicity for, the brush and colours used are often derived
from natural sources.
1. How can we use paintings as a source of history? [1]
2. ‘Style of Madhubani paintings often change over time’. Explain. [1]
3. How do we know that Madhubani style is ancient? [1]
4. What are the special features of Madhubani paintings? [2]

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IV. Give one reason:- [1×5=5]
1. Silk was a highly valued fabric in most societies.
2. Farmers found it more difficult to follow Jainism.
3. The coastal areas of Tamil Nadu get rainfall during the winter season.
4. The leaves of the trees in the dry areas are like needles or in the form of
spines.
5. Patwaris have to update land records.

V. Differentiate with TWO points. [2×3=6]

1. Aryavarta and Dakshinapatha
2. Western coastal plains and Eastern coastal plains
3. South-west monsoon season and season of retreating monsoon.

VI. Rewrite the following sentences by choosing suitable ending from the box
below. [½×4=2]

self- employed/ employed by others

1. Daily wage workers
Only for as long as their service are
2. Many hawkers work
required.
3. Sales persons may be wait at labour chowk

4. Casual workers are employed on the streets

VII. Answer in 3 - 4 sentences each. [3×7=21]

1. Discuss Xuan Zang’s visit to India.

2. Why were ordinary people attracted towards bhakti?

3. Describe the functions of a grama bhojaka. State any one difference

between the functions of a gramabhojaka and present day sarpanch.

4. Name the four domains of the earth. Write one importance of each
domain.

5. Define a plateau. How are they useful to human beings?

6. Rural livelihood includes agricultural labourers and non-farming

activities. Who work as agricultural labours? Mention any 4 non farming
activities. (1+2)

7. What are the 3 levels of Panchayat Raj?

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VIII. Answer in 4-5 sentences:- [4×6=24]
1. ‘Kings and Kingdoms could not have existed without the support of
flourishing villages’. Explain.
2. Describe briefly the ‘assemblies in the southern kingdoms’.
(Use the following words in your answer-sabha, ur, brahmins, nagaram)
3. What is the importance of forests? Write any two conservation measures
to be taken to protect forests and wildlife.
4. ‘The surface of the earth is not uniform”. Justify the statement.
5. What is a land record? Why do you think farmers may require this
document?
6. ‘With the effort of many organisations street vending (Hawkers) is now
recognised’. Write the four steps the government plans to take to benefit
street vendors.

IX. Picture based question.

A. The figures below show modern version of the extension of ‘Labour
Chowk’. The 1st shows a garment factory and the 2nd a call centre. Write
one difference and one similarity between the two pictures. [1×2=2]

B. Answer the following questions based on the given picture below.

1. What type of farming does the picture

show? (½)
2. Where is this type of farming
practiced? (½)

3. How is the above type of farming

carried out by the people of Chizami?
(2)

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X. Map work.
1. On the given outline map of India locate and name the following- [2]
(a) Chhattisgarh
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Kerala

2. On the same map identify and name the features marked A, B, C and D
and write their names on the map with the help of the given information.
A – Strait
B – River
C – Mountain Range
D – River [2]

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