bea el WORKBOOK © S@F INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES OLYMPIAD by Siddharth Singh wte gee MTG Learning Media (P) Ltd. New Delhi | Gurugram ming vetHISTORY Chapter 1: Studying the Past Chapter 2: The Early Humans Chapter 3: The First Cities and the Vedic Age Chapter 4 : The Early Kingdoms and New Idea Chapter 5: The First Empire - The Maurya Chapter 6: Life in Towns and Villages Chapter 7 : The Post-Mauryan Period Chapter 8 : New Empires and Kingdoms Chapter 9: Culture and Science GEOGRAPHY Chapter 10 : Planet Earth, Its Major Domains and Landforms Chapter 11: Globes and Maps Chapter 12 : Our Country - India SOCIAL AND POLITICAL LIFE Chapter 13 : Diversity and Discrimination Chapter 14 : Government and Key Elements of a Democratic Government Chapter 15 : Local Government and Administration Chapter 16 : Livelihoods-Rural and Urban Hints & Explanations CONTENTS 1 14 7 20 23 26 29 32 35 38 41 44 47 50 53—v Studying the Past a By studying the past we can find out (A) The kinds of food people ate (8) The kinds of clothes people wore (C). The kinds of houses in which people lived (0) All of these. 2. Sulaiman and Kirthar hills are the areas in the northwest part of Indian subcontinent. People of this area first began to grow crops like __(j) and ii) 800 years ago. Select the option that correctly identifies (i) and (ii). 0) (i) (A) Rice Maize (B) Sugarcane Rice (C) Wheat Barley (0) Wheat Maize 3. is the place where rice was first grown. (A) North of the Vindhyas (B) South of the Vindhyas (C) Southern India (D) Western Ghats 4. About 2500 years ago, cities developed on the bank of the and its tributaries. (A) Narmada (B)_ Indus (C) Ganga (D) None of these 5. Complete the given analogy and select the correct option. ig Kingdom Development of agriculture CLASS 6 (A) Ganga valley (B) Indus (C) Narmada valley (D) Garo hills Match column | with column Il and select the correct option. Column | Column I (a) Garo Hills (i) Sindhu (b) Indus (ii) Writings on stone or metal (c) Manuscripts (ii) Development of agriculture (d) Inscriptions (iv) Hand written texts (A) @)-(i). (b(iil), (€)-ii), (@)-(iv) (B) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), ( ), (d)-(i) (C) (@)-(ii), (6 (i), (¢)-(ii), (d)-liv) (D) (@)-(i), (by {iv), (8)-(il) *X! studies the remains of buildings made up of stones and bricks, paintings and sculptures. They also explore and excavate to find tools, weapons, pots, pans, ornaments and coins Select the option that correctly identifies x (A) Historian (C) Scientist 4 co) " " (ce) (8) Archaeologist (D) Sculptor Select the incorrect match (A) Proto-history — Indus valley civilization (B) Inscriptions — Written records ©10. 1. 12. 13. (C) Secular literature — Biographies (0) Crafts persons - Hunting and gathering What is the meaning of CE in mentioning dates? (A) Common Era (B) Christian Era (C) Current Era (D) None of these Which among the following statements is/are correct? (i), -Allinscriptions contain both scripts and languages. (i) Satpura range acts as a natural barrier between India and the central Asia. The Iranians and Greeks came through the northeast. Manuscripts were also written on palm leaf. (ii) only (iii) and (iv) only {i) and (iv) only (ii) and (ii) only (iii) ww) (A) (8) (Cc) (0) About 8000 years ago people began rearing animals like (i) Sheep (i) Horse (iii) Cattle (iv) Goats (A) (i), (ii) and (iv) only (8) (i), (ii) and (iv) only (C) (ii) and (iii) only (D) (i), (ii), (ii) and (iv) are an extremely valuable source of information. They tell us about the reigning periods of Kings, the economy of the Kingdom, the extent of a King’s empire and about trade with other regions. (A) Monuments (B) (C) Ports (D) Inscriptions Coins Early writing was done on (i) Pillars (ii) Copper tablets (iii) Clay tablets 14. 15. 16 17. 18. 19. (iv) Bark of birch trees (A) (i and (iv) only (B) (i), Gi) and (iv) only (C) (i), (iii) and (iv) only (D) All of these Which among the following is not an archaeological source? (A) Rivers (8) Ornaments (C) Tools (0) Temples Look at the person in the given picture and identify his/her profession. (8) Archaeologist (0) Traveller (A) Scientist (C) Merchant Buildings of historical importance are called (A) Manuscripts (8) Literary source (C) Monuments (D) Artefacts Puranas are important sources of information on (A) Pre-history (B) Medieval history (C) Proto-history (D) Ancient history Archaeologists look for to find out what people ate in the past. (A) pottery (8) tools (C) inscription (D) bones of animals Select the odd one out on the basis of literary sources. (A) Gita (C) Ramayana (8) Arthashastra (0) Vedas ISSO WORKBOOK20. came 2500 years ago, were familiar with the Indus, and called it the Hindos or the Indos. (A) Arabs (B) Iranians (C) Greeks (D) Both ®)and (Cc) ACHIEVERS SECTION (HOTS) 21. Refertothe given Venn diagram and select the options that correctly identifies X. Historical writing ie., story, play and biography Historical |writing which is not religious (A) (8) (©) (0) 22. is a town on the north coast of Egypt, and here an inscribed stone was found, which contained inscriptions Scientific literature Artefacts Secular literature Continuous story 23. The text shown in the given picture is (A) Apalm leaf manuscript (B) Artefact (C) An old stone inscription (D) Abirch bark manuscript 24. Select the incorrect statement. (A) Artefacts are the objects that humans made in the past. Dates in history are expressed in BC and AD. Archaeological sources are indirect evidences of ancient history. Rigveda is the earliest composition in Sanskrit, dated to about 3500 years ago. (B) cc (0 25. ‘Manu’ in the word ‘Manuscript’ comes in three different languages and scripts from language, which (Greek and two forms of Egyptian). means ‘hand’. (A) Cairo (B) Rosetta (A) Sanskrit (B)_ Pali (C) Baghdad (D) Alexandria (C) Latin (0) Persian Q00 —______________ barken your ehoice with HB Pen ®oO®O ®®OO ®@O®OoO ®@®®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®@®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®®O®D ®O®OO ®®OO ®®OOO ®®O©O ®OOO ®OOO ®®OO ®®OO ®@OOO ®®OO ®®OO ®@OOO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO CLASS 6A The Early Humans a Stone tools were used by early humans for (A) Cutting meat and bones (8) Scraping bark from the trees (C) Chopping fruits and roots (0) All of these Early humans used wood to make (A) Furniture (B) Tools (C) Huts (D) Both and (C) Which among the following is not an activity of hunter-gatherers? (A) Catching of fish and birds (8) Agriculture (C) Hunting of wild animals (0) None of these Mehrgarh is a site, where remains of square and rectangular houses were found and is also one of the earliest villages that we know about. Mehrgarh is located in present day (A) Pakistan (B) Sri Lanka (©) Nepal (D) India. Select the correct match. (A) Palaeo-New (B) Lithos-Water (C) Turkey-Neolithic site (D) Bhimbetka-Nepal During 10,000 to 12,000 years ago, there was change in environment. The stone tools found during this period are generally tiny, and are called microliths. This period is called . (A) Palaeolithic (8) Mesolithic (C) Neolithic (D) None of these Bhimbetka is an old site with caves and rock shelters. People chose these natural caves because they provided shelter from the rain, heat and wind. These rock shelters are close to the _ ‘ (A) Narmada Valley (8) Ganga valley (C) Indus Valley (D) Krishna Valley Which of the following Palaeolithic sites is in Kashmir? (A) Hunsgi (C) Bhimbetka (8) Kurnool (0) None of these Which among the following are Neolithic sites? () Koldinhwa (ji) Chirand (ii) Brahmagiri (iv) Adichanallur (A) (ii) and (ii) (8) (i) and Git) (C) (iii) and (iv) (0) All of these Complete the given analogy and select correct option. Pit-houses : Burzahom : : Mehrgarh (A) Circular houses (8) Triangular houses (C) Rectangular houses (0) Huts ISSO WORKBOOKSelect the correct statement. (A) Koldihwa is a Neolithic site present in Bihar. (B) Around 1000 years ago there was major changes in the climate of the world. Hunter-gatherers always stayed at one place and did not migrate. Domestication was'a gradual process that took place in many parts of the world © (0) ... Several burial sites are found at Mehrgarh. At one instance the dead person was buried with a , to serve as food for the next world. (A) Dog (B) Goat (C) Camel (D) None of these }. One of the most famous Neolithic sites, Catal Huyuk, was found in (A) Pakistan — (B) Afghanistan (C) Iran (D) Turkey Hunter-gatherers chose to live in caves and rock shelters because i (A) It saved them from rain and heat. (8) They were very shy. (C) They were afraid of wild animals. (D) None of these Astone slab with a hunting scene carved on it has been found at it shows two hunters hunting a deer. One hunter has a long spear and other has a bow and arrow. (A) Chirand (C) Burzahom (B)_kurnool (D)_Inamgaon Flint, a type of was widely used to make tools and weapons. (A) Bone (B) Stone (C) Wood (D) tron CLASS 6 18. 20. Development of grassland occurred around (A) 1200 years ago (B) 8000 years ago (C) 5000 years ago (D) 12,000 years ago. Find out the correct statement. (i) The stone age is divided into three periods. (i) Fire was not discovered by early humans. Early humans painted on cave walls and rock shelters. In the early stages, humans were advanced. (A) (i) and (ii) only (B) (i), Gil) and (iv) only (C) (i) and (il) only (D) All of these (iii) (iv) In Burzahom, bones of which of the following animals have been found? (A) Dogs (8) Sheep (C) Cattle (0) All of these Which of the following was not an important part of the diet of early humans? (A) Wheat (8) Coffee (C) Rice (D) Lentils ACHIEVERS SECTION (HOTS) 21. Match the columns and select the correct option. Column | Column I (a) Stone tools ())_Hunter-gatherer (b) Bolanpass (ii) Shelter (c) Burzahom (iii), Mehrgarh (4) Caves (iv) Pit-house (A) (a)-(iti), ()-Uii), (€)-(iv), (4)-(i) (B) (@)-(@), (b)-(ili), (€)-(il), (d)-(iv) (C) (@)-(i), (b)-(ili), (€)-(iv), (d)-Ci) (D)_ (a)-Gi), (b)-(), (©)-Giil), (d)-(iv)22; 23. 24. The painting below is a cave painting found in # (B)_ Germany (D) Pakistan (A) _ ran, (©) France Unscramble the given letters to obtain the name of early site. SUGIHN Now, select the option that correctly identifies the site. (A) Neolithic site (B) Palaeolithic site (C) Megalithic site (0) Early village Refer to the given Venn diagram and select the option that correctly identifies X. 25. (A) Tamil Nadu (C) Odisha (8) Rajasthan (0) Bihar In the given map four different Archaeological sites are given. Identify the sites and choose the correct option. y (A) (i) Burzahom, (ii) Chirand, (iii) Bhimbetka, (iv) Mehrgarh (B) (i) Chirand, (ii) Bhimbetka, (iii) Burzahom, (iv) Mehrgarh (C) (i) Burzahom, (ii) Bhimbetka, (iii) Mehrgarh, (iv) Chirand (D) (i) Bhimbetka, (ii) Mehrgarh, (iil) Chirand, (jv) Burzahom Indian state Indian state having a having a Neolithic Megalithic site site Qo00 Darken your choice with HB Pencil ®@OOO ®®O©O ®OoOO OOK ORO) ®OoOO ®®OOD ®OoOO ®®O®OO ®®oOO ®®oO®O ®®O&oO®O ®®O®O ®©OO ®®O®D ®®©OO ®O®OO ®©OO ®OOO ®@O©OO ®OOO CORORORO) ®OOO ®®O®OO ®@®O®OO ®®©®OO ISSO WORKBOOKa av The site of Harappa is in present day (A) iran 6) (C) “Nepal (D) Pakistan India Which of the following cities was the first to be discovered? (A) Mohenjodaro (B) Lothal (C) Harappa —(D)_ None of these The ruins of Mohenjodaro were found along the banks of river. (A) Indus (B) Sutlej (C) Ganga (D) Ravi Indus Valley civilisation is also called as Harappan civilisation because (A) Harappa was the capital city (B) Harappa was first of its site to be discovered (C) Harappa is the oldest site (D) All of these. Complete the given analogy and select correct option. Pakistan : Lothal (A) Iran (B) (C) India (0) Mohenjodaro Nepal Sri Lanka In some cities, special buildings were constructed on the citadel. For example, in Mohenjodaro, a very special tank was built. Archaeologists call this (A) Great Bath (B) Step Well (C) Baoli (D) Great Well CLASS 6 The First Cities and the Vedic Age The Indus Valley civilisation developed at a time when people had no knowledge of iron. Instead of iron, they used bronze which was produced by mining copper with tin. Therefore this civilisation is called a (A) Copper Age civilisation (B) Tin Age civilisation (C) Bronze Age civilisation (D) Harappan civilisation. Some cities had fire altars, where sacrifices may have been performed Identify the cities. (i) Harappa (ii) Kalibangan (iii) Lothat (iv) Ropar (A) (i) only (8) (ii) only (C) (i) and (ii) only (D) (ii) and (iii) only The construction shown in this picture isof___ (8) Great Bath (0) Fire Altar (A). Granary (C) Step Well Select the odd one out on the basis of Harappan cities in India (A) Ganweriwala (B) Dholavira (C) Ropar (0) Rakhigarhi ®i) The Rigveda includes more than a thousand hymns, called Sukta. The meaning of the Sukta is 3 (A) Well-praised (B) Well-said (C) Well-defined (D) All of these Select the incorrect match. (A) Soma - Plant (8) Sage ~ Warrior (C) Agni - Fire (0) Rigveda = Vishvamitra .” The words Yana and Vish were used to describe (A). Rishis (B) People (©) Traders (D) Brahmins. The stone boulders were carefully arranged by people, and were used to mark burial sites. These are also known as. (A) Megaliths — (B) Monoliths (C) Microliths — (D) All of these ».. What is the meaning of Megalith? (A) One stone (C) Old stone (B) Small stone (D) Big stone Identify the labelled cities (i)-(iv) of Indus Valley civilisation from the given map. i) —— W)—_ == (A) Mohenjodaro, (ii) - Harappa, - Banawali, (iv) - Lothal (8) (i) - Harappa, (ii) - Mohenjodaro, (iii) - Kalibangan, (iv) - Lothal 17, 18. 20. (C) (i) - Lothal, (ii) - Kalibangan, (iii) - Mohenjodaro, (iv) - Harappa (D) (i) - Kalibangan, (ii) - Lothal, (il) - Harappa, (iv) - Mohenjodaro Some of the first evidence of writing are from China. These writings were on (i) Paper (i) Clothes (iii) Palm tree leaves (iv) Animal bones (A) (i) and (ii) only (B) (ii) only (C) (iv) only (D) (ii) and (iv) only Select the incorrect statement. (i) Sometimes the people who composed the hymns described themselves as Aryas. Charaka wrotea bookon Mathematics. Megalith is also known as cist A few hymns were composed by women, (i) only (ili) and (iv) only i) only (i), (ii) and (iv) only (ii) (iii) (iv) (A) (B) (C) (D) People performed sacrifices and made offerings to different gods. The priests who performed these rituals and sacrifices were given as gifts. Select the option that correctly fills in the blank. (A) Horses (B) Cows (C) Gold and clothes (D) All of these What is ‘Sura’? (A) Aliquor (B) Vedic God (C)_ Name of a king (D) Type of a ritual ISSO WORKBOOKACHIEVERS SECTION (HOTS) sage named Vishvamitra and two rivers. Identify the rivers. 21. Match the columns and select the correct (A) Indus and Sutlej option (B) Ganga and Yamuna Column | Column It (C) Ganga and Indus (a) Ropar (i) Rajasthan (D) Beas and Sutlej (b) Dholavire (ii) Punjab ; (@) Banawali (ii) Gujaret 24. Refer to the given figure (@) Kalibangan (iv) ‘Haryana (A) {a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (¢)-(iv), (d)-(ill) (B) (a-(ii), (b)-(i i), (d)-Ciii) (Cc) i), (d)-(iv) (B) {a}-(ii), (b} (iii), (¢H{iv), (4)-(i) 22. Select the correct statements regarding the cities of Harappan civilisation. —= (i) The cities of Harappan civilisation The material shown in the given figure developed about 4700 years ago. is used to make (ii) Many of these cities were divided (A) Beads (B) Bangles into two or more parts. (C) Eartings (0) All of these. (iil) Mohenjodaro, Harappa and Lothal had elaborate store houses, 25. Referto the given Venn diagram and select (iv) Bricks were used to build walls in the-aption that cormetly Identifies x Harappan cities. (A) (i) and Gi) only (B) (iii) and (iv) only AHereroen a ereopen (6) 0-0) ate an ony ‘tater \ J cookers 23. Some of the hymns in the Rigveda are in the form of dialogues. There is one (A) Kalibangan (8) Lothal such hymn that has a dialogue between a (C) Ropar (D) Dholavira Q00 Darken your choice with HB Pencil ®®@OO ®®OO ®®OOO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OOO ®®OOO ®®O©O ®®OO ®®O®O ®OOO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO @®®OO ®@A®OO ® © ®®OO @®®OO ®@®@®OO ®®OO ®@@OO @®OO ®®OO GOOD CLASS 6 ®— a Ashvamedha refers to (A) A religious text (B) Ahorse sacrifice (C) A chariot (0) Aplant. Gautama was also known as (A) Siddhartha (B) Rahul (C) Sakya (D) Mahavira The priests divided people into four Varnas. Each Varna had a different set of functions. Last were the who had to serve the other three groups and could not perform any rituals. (A) Vaishyas — (B)_ Brahmins (C) Kshatriyas (D) Shudras Vardhamana Mahavira spread his message around 2500 years ago. He was a Kshatriya prince of the ; (A) Vaishali (B) Magadha (C) Lumbini (D) Lichchhavis Complete the given analogy and select correct option. | Lumbini : Budde (A) Gaya (B) Sarnath (C) Kundagrama (0) Kapilavastu lahavira The Stupa shown in the picture is at The Early Kingdoms and New Idea (A) Sarath (C) Gaya (8) Lumbini (0) Vaishali Select the incorrect match. (A) Brahmin — Study (B) Kshatriya — Fight (C) Vaishya - Teach (D) Shudra - Serve Match the columns and select the correct option. Column | Column I (a) Buddha () Great teacher (b) Prakrit Gi) Sarnath (c) Tirthankar (iii), Language in which Buddna taught (4) Panini (iv) Sanskrit Grammarian (A) (a)-(il), (b)-Ciii), (©)-@), (d)-(iv) (B) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (@)-Civ), (6)-(i) (C) (a)+fiv), (b)-(i), (¢)-(ili), (d)-Ci) (D) (@)-(i), (b)-(il), (©)-Clil), (d)-(iv) As the rulers of mahajanapadas needed more resources, they started collecting ISSO WORKBOOKregular taxes. The tax on crops was fixed at of the produce. (A) 1/5" (B) 1/6" () 14" (D) 13% ___________ means organisation or association. (A) Stupa (B) Vihara (C) Gana (D), Sangha Select the Correct statement. (A) Monks and Nuns lived in their own ‘houses. (8) The Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. (C) The Buddha encouraged animal sacrifices. (0) Mahavira was from Shudra Varna. . The Lichchhavis formed the most powerful republic. Their capital was (A) Varanasi (8) Magadha (C) Vaishali (D) None of these Jam an Iranian prophet. My teachings are contained in a book called the AVESTA. Who am 17 (A) Socrates (B) Darius (C) Zoroaster (0) Prophet Muhammad is the birth place of Buddha. (A) Kashmir (B) Bodh Gaya (C) Lumbini (D) Kusinagar . Ahimsa means Life after death Not hurting anyone Brotherhood All of these. (A) (8) () (D) CLASS 6 16. 20. What is Gana? (A) Agroup that has many members (B) Army (C) Principles of Jainism (D) Mahajanpada Many rivers such as __ and flowed through Magadha. (A). Ganga, Yamuna (B) Chambal, Son (C) Ganga, Son (0) Chambal, Ganga Alexander came to Indian subcontinent 2300 years ago. He was the ruler of (A) Arab *(@) tran (C) Egypt (0) Macedonia Vamas were decided on the basis of (A) Colour (B) Height (C) Birth (0) All of these. Monasteries were built for monks and nuns. These were also known as (A) Viharas (C) Stupas (8) Ashrams (0) All of these. ACHIEVERS SECTION (HOTS) 21 The given figure represents a cave hollowed out in the hills in Karle. The state where Karle is located is22. 23, 24. ®®OO (A) Bihar (C) Manipur (B) Uttarakhand (D) Maharashtra. ‘Two very powerful rulers, Bimbisara and Ajatasatru, used all possible means to conquer other janpadas. They belonged to which Mahajanapada? (A) Vaiji (B) Magadha (C) Avanti (D), Kosala Refer tothe given Venn diagram and select the option that correctly identifies x. Varna to which Buddha belongs Varna to which Mahavira belongs (A) Brahmins (C) Shucras (B) Kshatriyas (D) Vaishyas Unscramble the given letters to obtain the name of a capital of a Mahajanapada. PACMAH This capital city belonged to Mahajanapada Qao0 (A) Anga (C) Avanti (8) Vaiji (0) Kuru. 25. Identify the Mahajanapadas labelled as ()-(iv) in the given map. (A) (i) Gandhara, (ii) Magadha, (iii) Avanti, (iv) Kuru () Avanti, (ii) Gandhara, (ii) Kuru, (iv) Magadha (i) Kuru, (ii) Magadha, (ii) Avanti, (iv) Gandhara (i) Avanti, (ii) Kuru, (iii) Magadha, (iv) Gandhara (B) Ce; (D) Darken your choice with HB Pencil ®2®oOO ®OOO ®@®OO ®®OOO ®®OO ®®@OO ®@OO ®®O®OO ®®OO ®@®OO ®®OO ®®OOO ®®OO ®@®OO ®®OO ®OOO ®®OO ®OOO ®®O®O ®@OOO ®®oOO ®®OOO ®®OOO ®OOO ISSO WORKBOOK—— : _ Who among the following is not a Mauryan King? (A) Ashoka (B) Abhipratarin (C) Chandragupta (D) Bindusara ny Kautilya was another name of (A) Ashoka (B) Bindusara (C) Alexander (D)_Chanakya. 8. Capital of the Mauryan Empire was (A) Ujjain (B) Kandhar (C) Pataliputra (D) Sanchi. 4. Significant sources of Mauryan Empire are/is (A) Ashokan Pillar edicts (8) Arthashastra (C) Rock edicts (D) All of these. 5. Who succeeded Chandragupta Maurya? (A) Chanakya (B)_ Bindusara (C) Ashoka (D) Alexander 6. Select the correct statement. (i) Dhamma was the language during Mauryan period. (i) Alexander was the King of Persia. (iii), Most of the Ashoka's inscriptions were written in Brahmi Script. Ashoka fought a war to conquer Sarnath. (A) (i) only (B) (ii) only (C) (ii) only (D) All of these 7. Match the columns and select the correct option. (i) CLASS 6 The First Empire - The Maurya 10. Column | Column I (a) Cavalry (i) Orissa (b) Dynasty (ii) Religious Duty (c) Dhamma (iii) Soldiers who fight on horseback (4) Kalinga (iv) Members of same family become rulers (A) (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (¢)-(H), (d)-(iv) (B) (a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (¢)-Gii), (d)-Ciii) (C) (a)-(ili), (b)-(iv), (¢)-(ii), (4)-(i) (D) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (€)-(ill), (4)-(i) was the ruler of a Kingdom located between the land of Hydespes (Jhelum) river and Acesines river (Chenam) and gave the king Alexander the great a brave fight. (A) Bindusara (B) Seleucus Nicator (C) Porus (D) Kautilya Select the incorrect match: (A) Ashoka - Dhamma (B) Taxila - Gateway to South (C) Chanakya - Arthashastra (0) Sanchi Stupa - Madhya Pradesh He is the only King in the history of the world who gave up conquest after winning a war. Identify the king (A) Alexander (8) Chandragupta Maurya (C) Porus (D) Ashoka ®was an ambassador who was sent to the court of Chandragupta by the Greek ruler of West Asia named Seleucus Nicator. (A) Megasthenes (B) (C) Vishnugupta (D) Indica Fahian Punch-marked coins became widespread during Mauryan period. Mostly: made of silver, these had various symbols like (A) Gods and Goddesses (B) Kings and Merchants (©) Animals and Trees (0) Both (B) and (C) . When Ashoka became King, Kalinga was an independent state. It was important to conquer Kalinga because (A) It controlled the trade routes with southeast Asia. (B) It was a Buddhist state (C) Italways kept fighting with Mauryan Empire. () It was ruled by Bindusara. }. Select the correct match. (A) Bindusara — King of Persia (B) Kautilya — Vishnugupta (C) Patliputra - Banaras (0) Yukta — Village . According to the Greek traveller Megasthenes, . the capital of the Mauryas, was a beautiful city. It was surrounded by a massive wall with 570 towers and 64 gates. (A) Sanchi (B) Pataliputra (C) Indraprastha (D) Ujjain . Ashoka sent his son Mahindra and daughter Sanghmitra to to spread Buddhism. (A) Nepal (C) Greece (B) China (D) Sri Lanka ’. He is remembered in history as one of the greatest conqueror. He became King 18. 19. 20. in 336 BCE. He reached India during the time of Nanda Dynasty. Identify the King (A) Seleucus Nicator (B) Darius (C) Alexander (D) Porus Chandragupta Maurya defeated around 305 BCE and recovered the areas which were lost earlier. (A) Seleucus Nicator (B) Alexander (C) Porus (D) None of these Land revenue was the main source of income in Mauryan Empire. It was fixed between and of the produce. (A) One-third, One-fourth (B) One-fourth, One-fifth (C) One-third, One-sixth (D) One-fourth, One-sixth Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions were in and were written in the script. Prakrit, Brahmi Praktit, Sanskrit Pali, Prakrit Hindi, Devanagari (A) (B) (C) (D) ACHIEVERS SECTION (HOTS) 21 Match the following and select the correct option. Officers Charge (a) Yuktas () Village (b) Gramika (ii) Province (c) Aryaputra (ili), Measurement of land (4) Sthanika —_(iv)_ Large Districts (A) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (©)-(iil), (d)-(iv) (B) (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (¢)-(i), (d)-(iv) (C) (D) (a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (¢)-Ciii), (d)-Gi) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ili), (¢)-(i), (d)-(i) ISSO WORKBOOK22. 23. Read the following sentences and select the correct option. () Chandragupta Maurya was the father of Ashoka. (ii) The King was assisted in the administration by a council of ministers called mantri parishad. Now match P, Q, R and § with the following () A famous Buddhist Stupa (ii) Gateway to North West (iii) The country where Ashoka sent his, children to spread Buddhism (iv) Capital of Mauryan Empire @ di) i) Wy) (a) S P QoeR (®) P R S Q (cP S Q R ()Q R Ss P The indica of the Arthashastra of and the rock and pillar inscriptions of Emperor are the main sources of information on the Mauryas. (A) Megasthenes, Ashoka, Bindusara (B) Seleucus Nicator, Kautilya, Ashoka (C) Megasthenes, Chanakya, Ashoka (D) Alexander, Chanakya, Chandragupta Through Dhamma, Ashoka wanted to instil the spirit of tolerance, co-existence, non-violence and respect for elders in the society. Which among the following is not a principle of Dharma? (A) Follow the path of ‘Ahimsa’. (B) Respect only Buddhist religion. (C) Be kind to all, including servants and slaves. (D) Practice charity towards the poor. (iii) Alexander reached India through the Khyber pass. (iv) Ashoka was the founder of the Mauryan Empire (A) (i) only (B) (ii) and (ii) only (C)_{iiand (iv) only (0) None of these 24, Refer to the given map showing India under Mauryan Empire and identify P, Q, Rand 8. 25. Qo00 Darken your choice with HB Pencil ®®OO ®®@OO ®®OOO ®®@OO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®@OO ®®oOO ®@O®Q ®®OO ®OOO ®OOO ®OOO ®OO©O ®®OO ®®OO ®®OOO ®®OO ®®OO ®®©oOO ®@©OO CLASS 6ny CHAPTER The use of began in the subcontinent around 3000 years ago. (A) Bronze (B) Stone (C) Jron (D) Tin Which of the following was used for ittigation? (A) Wells (8) (C) Canals (0) Tanks All of these In northern part of the country, grama bhojaka was the ‘ (A) Village priest (B) Village head (C) Traders (D) All of these Inthe villages of Tamil region, were the large landowners. 8. (A) Uzhavar (B) Grihapati (C) Adimai (D) Vellalar Complete the given analogy and select correct option 9. Ring well : Garbage dump : : : Used to store liquid such as oil or wine (A) Amphorae (B) Stupas (C) Shrenis (D) Arikamedu Match the columns and select the correct option. Column | Column It (a) Dasa karmakara (i) Landless Labourers (b) Grihapati (ii) Did not own 10 any land (c) Kadaisiyar (ili) Ordinary ploughmen Life in Towns and Villages (4) Uzhavar (iv) Smatier landowners (A) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (©)-Cil), (d)-fiv) (B) (a)-(ii), (b)-iv), (€)-(i), (d)-(ill) (C) (a)-(ili), (b)-(i), (¢)-(il), (d)-fiv) (D)_(a)-(il), (b)-(), (©)-Ciil), (d)-(iv) ‘Jatakas’ meant (A) Soldiers who fought on horses (B) Stories composed by ordinary people and preserved by monks (C) Traders who went to foreign land (D) Workers who worked on the field of others Punch-marked coins were generally (A) Rectangular (B) Square (C) Round (0) All of these Select the correct statement. (A) Around 2000 years ago Mathura became the second capital of Mauryas. (8) Mathura was a religious centre. (C)_No inscription has been found in Mathura. (D) There were no Buddhist monasteries in Mathura. Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW) is a kind of (A) Cloth (C) Coin (8) Weapon (0) Pottery. ISSO WORKBOOK"1 12: 13, 14. gold and silver coins have been found in ports as well as in other towns in South India. (A) Iran (B) Roman (C) Egyptian —(D)_Alll of these ‘X’ was a coastal settlement where ships. unloaded goods from distant lands. Select the option that correcily identifies ‘x’. (A) Arikamedu (B) Amaravati (C) ‘Valabhi (D) Mathura Select the odd one out (A) Coins (B) Tanks (C) Canals (D) Wells To carry out their business in more organised manner, crafts people and merchants worked together in groups or guilds known as (A) Gana (B) Samooh (C) Shrenis (D) None of these 15. Towns like and were located at the meeting place of rivers. (A) Prayag, Pataliputra (8) Arikamedu, Prayag (C) Sopara, Pataliputra (0) Tamralipti, Arikamedu 16. Rome is one of the oldest cities in (A) Africa (B) Asia (C) Europe (D) None of these 17. The rulers spent money on the construction of good roads, which connected important towns like (A) Prayag (B) Vaishali (C) Mathura (D)_Alll of these 18. Bharuch, Sopara and Tamralipti were CLASS6 19. 20. (A) (B) (c) (D) Religious cities, Port cities Capital cities None of these Select the incorrect match. (A) Madurai — South India (8) Mathura — North India (C) Arikamedu — Western India (D) Vaishali - Eastern India Arikamedu traded with which of the following? (A) Roman Empire (B) Iran (C) China (D) All of these ACHIEVERS SECTION (Hi ) 21. 22; Refer to the given Venn diagram and select the option that correctly identifies X Site where Ra 5 Roman lamps, excavated by iagswal Sir Mortimer o namcue Wheeler (A) Mathura (C) Sopara (8) Arikamedu (0) Hastinapur Unscramble the given letters to obtain the name of a trading city. RAPSOA Now, select the option that correctly identifies the state where this town was located. (A) Rajasthan (B) Guajarat (C) Maharashtra (D) Kerala @)23. 24. This is a picture of remains of a post Mauryan town. Itwas a centre of education and learning. Name the town. 25. (A) Nalanda (B) Vaishali (C) Takshila (D)_ Rajgriha In many cities, archaeologists have found rows of pots or ceramic rings arranged Q00 Darken your choice with HB Pen one on top of the other. These, seem to have been used as toilets, drains and garbage dumps. These are known as (A) Step wells (C) High wells (8) Ring wells (0) Old wells Stone and metal workers, weavers, jewellers and carpenters were some of the crafts people mentioned in the (A) (B) (Cc) (D) Jaina texts Jatakas Buddhist texts None of these Pra ETS Pee ec ae] for Olympiads with trends 2 MTG LEARNING EDO ie = Learning Knowing 4, OOOO ©© OO |B ®OHODO B ®®O®OO 2 ®O@OO | ®HOO BB DAOOO |B HOOD 3) AOQOO | ©HOO mM AOQOO | AOOO 4 ©2OOO nt OOOO B AHOO |B A®HOO & ©2©@O0O 2 ©HOO B ®OOO & ©©@OO BRB ©©8OO BM AOHOO % ©2@O©OO MM ©G©OOM ®OOOD hed Festus ISSO WORKBOOKav The Post - Mauryan Period ~ 1. In the Roman Empire, known as black gold, (A) Coal (B) Iron (C) Pepper (D) Cloves was 2. South India had a very good trade relation with (A) Egyptian Empire (8) Roman Empire (C) Chinese Empire (0) African Empire 3. Sangam poems mention the muvendar, which is a Tamil word, meaning (A) Three chiefs (B) Traders (C) Big landlords (D) Farmers 4. Which among the following was the capital of the Pandyas? (A) Puhar (B) Madurai (C) Tanjavur (D) None of these 5. Which among the following was a unique centre of Buddhist learning in Bihar? (A) Kaveripattinam (8) Mathura (C) Taxila (D) Nalanda 6. Jesus Christ was born in Which was then a part of Roman Empire. (A) Cairo (B) Sanchi (C) Bethlehem (D) Taxila 7. A dynasty known as the Satavahanas became powerful in Western India. The CLASS 6 10. 1. 12, most important ruler of the Satavahana dynasty was (A) Harshavardhana (B) Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni (C) Samudragupta (D) Gautami Balashri Which of the following rulers were known as lords of the dakshinapatha? (A) Cholas (8) Pandyas (C) Cheras (0) Satavahanas The most famous Kushana ruler was Kanishka. ‘X’ is a poet who composed a biography of Buddha and lived in Kanishka’s court. Identify °’. (A) Hiven Tsang (8) Banabhatta (C) Harisena (D) Ashvaghosha Techniques of making silk were first invented in _ around 7000 years ago. (A). India (B) Mesopotamia (C) Srilanka (0) China People from China went to distant lands on horse back and on camels carrying silk with them. The path they followed came to be known as (A) Puhar (8) Sangam (C) Sik Route (0) Dakshinapatha. The rulers of ‘X’ dynasty ruled over Central Asia and North-West India around 2000 years ago. Their two major centres of power were Pesahwar and Mathura Identity(A) Kushanas (C) Hunas (B) Satavahanas (D) Guptas . Complete the given analogy and select the correct option. Mahayana : New Form of Buddhism :: Older form of Buddhism (A) Pilgrimage (B)_Buddhacharita (C) Theravada ..(D)’ Sangam }. The Kushanas were amongst the earliest rulers of the subcontinent to issue coins. (A) Silver (C) Bronze (B) Gold (D) All of these Buddhist pilgrims Fa Xian and Xuan Zang came from which country? (A) Korea (B) China (C) Japan (D) Mongolia . Xuan Zang spent his time studying in , which was considered the most famous Buddhist monastery of the period. (A) Taxila (B) Varanasi (C) Mathura (D) Nalanda Identity the places where the teachings of Bodhisattavas spread and select the correct option. () Central Asia (ii) China (il) Korea (iv) Japan (A). (i) and (ii) only (8) (i) and (iv) only (C) (ii), Gil) and (iv) only (D) (i), Gi), Gi) and (iv) . Christianity emerged in West Asia around (A) 4000 years ago (B) 2000 years ago (C) 6000 years ago (D) 10,000 years ago. 19. 20. Most of the Satavahana rulers were Hindus. Whom did they worship? () Rama (i) Shiva (iii) Vishnu (iv) Durga Select the correct option. (A). (ii) and (iv) only (B) (i), Gil) and (iv) only (C) (i, di) and (ii) only (D) All of these The cave in the given picture is from which state of India? (A) (8) (C) (D) Maharashtra Kamataka Bihar Madhya Pradesh ACHIEVERS SECTION (HOTS) 21. Read the given statements regarding chiefs in ancient India. (i) The chiefs used to collect regular taxes. (ii) Each of the three chiefs had two centres of power : one inland and one on the coast. Chiefs did not go on military expeditions. Now, select the option that correctly identifies the true statements. (A) (i) and (ii) only (8) (ii) only (C) (ii) and (ii) only (D) (i), (i) and (iii) (iii) ISSO WORKBOOK22. Refer to the given Venn diagram and select the option that correctly identifies wt x. ees Abook in Asacred which ideas Ted of Bhakti are present (A) Sangam (A) Shiva (8) Rama (8) Muvendar (C) Vishnu (0) Ganesha (©) Bhagavad Gita (0) Buddhacharita 25. aie columns and select the correct 23. Unscramble the given letters to obtain Gckimnil Column I the name of a prince. (a) Nedunchezhyan (i) Texts ARHMEDAN (b) Sangam (ii) Port of the Now, select the option that correctly Cholas identifies the country, where this prince (c) Kaveripattinam (iii) Travel to holy went to spread Buddhism. tinces (A) Noval ©) Gr Lanka (4) Pilgrims (iv) Pandya king eine Me) eee (A) (at), (0), (0), (i) 24. Refer to the given picture of a statue (B) (a), b)-Ci), (C)-Liv), (@-C) from Eran, Madhya Pradesh. Itis called “al An) te a ‘Varaha’. Identify the God to whom this a o i); . i {G ©, 6 4 statue belongs? (D) (a)-(iv), (6)-(i), (eCii), (¢)-Cii) Q00 Darkon your choice with HB Penelt) ®®OO ®O®OO ®OOO ®OOO @A®OO ®AB®OO @®®OO @®ABOO ®@A®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OOOD ®®OO ®®OO ®OOO ®®OoO ®@OO ®@OO ®@OO ®®O®O ®OOD ®®OO CLASS 6-_ CHAPTER / We get to know about Samudragupta from_a long inscription, inscribed on the ‘Ashokan pillar at (A) Mathura (®) Vaishali (C) Gaya (0) Prayagraj (Formerly Allahabad) Who was Harishena? (A) Apoot (8) Gupta ruler (C) Apriest (0) A buddhist monk Prashasti, is a Sanskrit word, which means ‘ (A) Worship (B)_In praise of (C) Toctiticise (D) None of these Which ruler is praised in the prashasti of Prayagraj (Formerly Allahabad) pillar inscription? (A) Ashoka (8) Chandragupta (C) Harsha (D) Samudragupta Complete the given analogy and select correct option. Southern India : Dakshinapatha : : _: Aryavarta (A) Western India (8) Northern India (C) West Asia (0) Central india 6. New Empires and Kingdoms Match the columns and select the correct option. Column | Column 1 (a) Kumara Devi (i) Poet (b) Chan¢ragupta (ii) Lichchhavi gana (c) Kalidasa (iii) Astronomer (d) Aryabahta (iv) Maharaj- adhiraja (A) (@)-(il), (b)-(iv), (€)-(0), (4)-{ili) (B) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (©)-Giii), (¢)-(i) (C) (a)-(i), (by (iv), (¢)-(ii), (d)-(iii) (D)_(a)-(iv), (b)-Ciii), (€)-(il), (4)-(i) Chandragupta II deteated Shakas and took the title of (A) Maharaja (B) Maharaj-adhiraja (C) Raja Raja (D) Vikramaditya ‘Vikram Samvat’ an era beginning in 58 BCE, was founded by (A) Samudragupta (B) Chandragupta |! (C) Kautilya (D) None of these Banabhatta was the court poet of (A) Harshavardhana (B) Ashoka (C) Samudragupta (D) Chandragupta II |. Famous Chinese traveller Xuan Zang spenta lot of time in the court of. ISSO WORKBOOK"1 (A) Samudragupta (8) Ashoka (©) Harshavardhana (D) None of these “X’ was not the eldest son of his father. He became King after both his father and brother died. Select the option that correctly identifies X. (A) Pulakeshin tl (8) Harsha (C) Chandragupta | (D) “Samudragupta 12. Select the odd one out (A) Pulakeshin II (B) Harsha (C) Ashoka (D) Banabhatta 13. Harsha was successful in the Northern India but not everywhere. He was defeated by a ruler of Deccan. Name the ruler. (A) Rajendra Chola | (8) Pulakeshin I! (C) Dhruva (D) Shashanka 14, Banabhatta wrote Harshacharita in which language? (A) Sanskrit (B) Hindi (C) Tamil (D) Prakrit 15. Where was the capital of the Pallavas? (A) Aihole (B) Thanesar (C) Kanchipuram (D) None of these 16. , the capital of Chalukyas, was an important trading centre. (A) Madurai (B) Aihole (C) Amravati (D) Ujjain 17. Who was Ravikirti? (A) Chalukya ruler (8) Apriest (C) Court poet of Pallavas (D) Court poet of Pulakeshin II CLASS 6 18. Select the incorrect match (A) Harsh-Banabhatta (8) Samudragupta-Harishena (C) Kumara DeviKalidasa (D) Pulakeshin II-Ravikirti 19. Which of the following posts was/were held by Harishena? (A) Kumar-amatya (B) Maha-danda-nayaka (C) Sandhi-vigrahika (D) All of these 20. Around 1400 years ago, Prophet Muhammad introduced a new religion, Islam, in Arabia. Islam was a religion that laid stress on of all before Allah (A) Equality and respect (B) Equality and idol worship (C) Polytheism and brotherhood (0) Equality and unity ACHIEVERS SECTION (HOTS) 21. Select the incorrect statement. (A) Chandragupta II was the son of Samudragupta. (8) Samudragupta also used the title of Maharaj-adhiraja. Harishena described four different kind of rulers. ‘Samudragupta defeated ten rulers of Dakshinapatha. (C) (D) 22. Refer to the given Venn diagram and select the option that correctly identifies x Revenue Military leadors Collectors provided who used it king with to maintain troop when soldiers and needed horses23. 24. (A) Sarthavaha (©) Kayasthas (B) Brahmins (D) Samantas Unscramble the given letters to obtain the name of a group. HATARAHSAV Now, select the option that correctly identifies the meaning of the word. (A) Leader of the merchant caravans (B) Chief craftsman (©). Chief banker (0), Military leader Refer to the given picture of coins. Identify the king who is playing ‘Veena’ 25. In the given map of India, identify the labelled places (()-(iv). Seo ey nD) i Passel) . wy SS wa i \ t o> oD) (A) () Madurai (i) Aihole (iii) Thanesar (iv) Ujjain (B) (i) Aihole (ii) Madurai (ili) Thanesar (iv) Ujjain (C) (i) Thanesar (ii) Ujjain (iii) Aihole (iv) Madurai (A) Ashoka (B) Samudragupta (0) (i) Ujjain (ji) Thanesar (ili) Aihole (C) Harsha (D) Pulakeshin (v) Madurai Q00 Darken your choice with HB Pencil ®®OO ®@®®OO ®OOO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®AG®OO ®G®OO ®®OoO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OoO ®®OO ORORORO) ®®o©O ®OOO ®®OO ®OOO ORORORO) (OROTORO) ORORORO) ®®©O0 ®®OO ®®©®OO ISSO WORKBOOK— Culture and Science a The iron pillar located at Delhi, is a great example of the skill of Indian craftsmanship. (A) -Munirka (B) Mehrauli (C) Kotta (D) Hauz Khas Whats the meaning of the word Stupa? (A) Mound (B) Cylindrical (C) High (D) Oval There is a small box placed at the centre of the stupa. This may contain (A) Teeth (B) Bones or ashes (C) Precious stones (0) All of these What is Pradakshina Patha? (A) Relics of Buddha (B) Buddhist tent (C) Teachings of Buddha (0) None of these It was the room where the image of the chief deity was kept. (A) Shikhara (B) Garbhagriha (C) Vimana (D) Mandapa Match the columns and select the correct option. Column | Column I (a) Mandapa (i) Aihole (’) Durga Temple Hall (0) Iron Pillar ) Chaitya (d) Prayer hall — (iv) Chandra CLASS 6 (A) (@)-(iv), (6)-(ili), (€)-ii), (4)-(i) (B)_ (@)-Gi), (b)-(), (©)-Civ),(4)-Ciii) (C) (@)-@), (b)-(iv), (€)-Ci), (4)-{ili) (D) (@)-(ili), (b)-(i), (€)-(il), (¢)-(iv) The Buddhist Stupa in the given picture is located in. (A) Amravati (©) Sanchi (8) Sarnath (0) Gaya The famous Tamil epic, the Silappadikaram, was composed by a poet named (A) Madhavi (8) Kovalan (C) Kannagi (0) _lango Choose the incorrect statement. (A) Devotees walked around the Stupa in a clockwise direction. (B) Harappans were master craftsmen and had knowledge of copper metallurgy. (C) Paintings at Ajanta caves were made by Buddhist monks. Puranas contain stories about Gods and Goddesses. (0). Charaka Samhita, written by Charaka is a remarkable book on (A) Geography (B) Medicine (C) Mathematics (D) All of these Zero was invented in India. And it was spread to Europe after adapted it. (A) Arabs (C) Romans (B) Greeks (D) Persians . Aryabhata, a mathematician and astronomer, wrote a book named Atyabhatiyam. The book was written in (A) Tamil (B)_ Hindi (C) Prakrit (D) Sanskrit Select the odd one out from the following. (A) Varahamihira (B) Sushruta (C) Brahmagupta (D) Bhaskaracharya ‘The Puranas contain stories about gods and goddesses such as____. (A) Only Vishnu and Rama (8) Only Shiva and Rama (C) Ganesha, Vishnu and Shiva (0) Vishnu, Shiva, Durga and Parvati Ramayana is about Rama, a prince of é (A) Vaiji (C) Mathura (B) Kosala (D) None of these . Who composed the Sanskrit Ramayana? (A) Valmiki (©) Kalidasa (B) Ved Vyasa (D) Charaka Fa Hien came during the reign of (A) Ashoka (C) Harsha (B) Samudragupta (D) Chandragupta ll 3. Which among the following work(s) was/ were written by Kalidasa? (A) (B) (C) (D) Abhijanashakuntalam Kumarasambhava Meghaduta All of these Panchatantra is a collection of moral stories composed by (A) Kalidasa (8) Buddhist monks (C) Vishnu Sharma (D) Shudraka |. Which religion is represented in Ellora Caves of Maharashtra? () Jainism Gi) Sikhism (ii) Buddhism (iv) Hinduism (A) (i), Gi) and (ii) only (B) (i) and (ii) only (C) (ii, (ii) and (iv) only (2) (i), Gil) and (iv) only ACHIEVERS SECTION (HOTS) 21. Select the incorrect match. (A) Mandapa — Assembly hall (B) Murals — Mahavira (c) (0) Manimekalai — Sattanar Romaka Siddhanta — Astronomy Refer to the given Venn diagram and select the option that correctly identifies x. Greco-Roman style (A) (B) (c) (D) Mathura School Gandhara School Rajasthan School None of these ISSO WORKBOOK23. This is a Ratha temple of Mahabalipuram. 24. Identify the picture given below. It was carved out of a single rock. This 4 Sa form of carving is known as ‘monolith’. (A) Ajanta Caves (8) Jaina Monastery, Odisha (C) Aihole Temple, Karnataka (0) Abuddhist monastery, Maharashtra located? (A) Karnataka (B) Andhra Pradesh 25. Paper has become a part of our daily lives. Paper was invented in China about 1900 years ago, by aman named (C) Odisha (A) Xuan Zang (B) Cai Lun (D) Tamil Nadu (C) Confucius (D) Fa Xian Q00 aren your choice with HB Pencil DBOOO | ©OOOB ®OOO |B ®OOOD ®POOO |e ©OOO le ®OOO |B ®OOO ®OOO |B ©OOO MW ©OOO OOOO ®BOOO MH OOOO es O©HOO B A®OHOO @®@OOO BR ©©OO BH O©BOO ®®OO ®AOOO BW ABOO ®OOO Mw ®©OO0O RB ®®OO ere esa el and creative thinking ski for Olympiads with + chp vented These MTG KNOW YOUR IQ EN eee ea ett re www.mtg.in CLASS 6 Powerpacked Features_ e aw te) Earth is the nearest planet to the Sun. (a) 2" (8) 3 (c)4" (0) 5° 7. The Sun, the Moon and all other objects shining in the night sky are called —i 8. (A) Nebula (8) Interstellar (C) Celestial bodies () None of these Constellation is formed by é (A) Planets (B) Satellite 9. (C) Stars (D) All of these Solar system is a part of which galaxy? (A) Milky Way (B) Ursa Major (©) Big Bear —(D)_Saptarishi Which direction is indicated by Pole Star? (A) South (B) North (C) West (D) East The object shown in the picture is called a : 10. Planet Earth, Its Major Domains and Landforms (A) Asteroid (C) Meteoroid (8) Nebula (0) Satellite Which planet is called ‘Earth's Twin’? (A) Saturn (8) Mercury (C) Venus (0) Mars Select the correct statement. (A) Milky Way means river of Milk. (B) There are thousands of galaxies that make Universe. (C) Asteroids move around the Earth. (D) Meteoroids move around the Sun. Identify the following picture. (A) Nebula (B) Meteor crater (C) Gas giant (D) None of these Asteroids are found between the orbits of . (A) Earth and Mars (B) Jupiter and Satu (C) Mercury and Venus (D) Mars and Jupiter ISSO WORKBOOK1. It is an imaginary line running on the globe which divides it in two parts. What is the name of this line? (A) Equator —(B)_ Latitude (C) Grid (D) Prime Meridian ._ Select the odd one out. (A) Tropic of Cancer (8) Tropic of Capricorn (C) Prime Meridian (D) ‘Equator The area which receives maximum heat is called the (A) Frigid Zone (8) Temperate Zone (C) Torrid Zone (D) None of these Through which country does Prime Meridian pass? (A) Spain (©) India (B) Britain (D) France . The area shown in this picture is called (A) Frigid Zone (C) Torrid Zone (B) TemperateZone (D) Polar Zone . Which ancient Indian astronomer had ‘Stated that the earth is round and rotates on its own axis? (A) Brahamagupta (8) Aryabhatta (C) Bhaskaracharya (0) Varahamihira CLASS 6 17. 19. 20. What is a leap year? (A) In which February has 28 days (8) In which December has 31 days (C) In which February has 29 days (D) None of these Select the incorrect match. (A) Tropic of Cancer - 23%° N (B) Tropic of Capricorn — 23%° S (C) Equator - 10%° N (D) Arctic circle - 66%° N Which of the following planets do not have any known satellite? (i) Mars (ii), Venus (iii) Jupiter (iv). Mercury (A) (ii) and (ii) only (B) (i) and (iv) only (C) (i) and (iii) only (D) (ii) and (iv) only 21*' March and 23% September have equal days and equal nights. This is called (A) (B) (c) (D) Solstice Equinox Meridian None of these ACHIEVERS SECTION (HOTS) 21. Match the columns and select the correct option. Column | Column I (a) Makemake (i) Dwarf planet (b) Nebula (i) Bright Dise (c) Eris (il) The eagle (4) Photosphere (iv) Trans-Neptunian (A) (a)-fiv), (b)-(ii), (€)-(i), (d)-(ili) (B) (a)-(i), (b)-(ili), (¢)-(iv), (d)-Ci) (C) (@)x(ill), (b)-(i), (€)-(iv), (d)-Ci) (D) (a)-Qi), (b)-(ii), (©)-4il), (d)-(iv) ®22. 23. 24. Edwin Aldrin was the second person who landed on the moon on 21 July 1969. He was accompanied by two more astronauts. Name the third person from the crew who did not land on the moon. (A) Michael Collins (8) Yuri Gagarin (C) Alan Bean (0) Neil Armstrong Refer to the given Venn diagram and select the option that correcily identifies X. (\ W Elliptical orbit itis @ huge lump of snow and rocky dust It revolves around the ‘Sun Look at the given map and identify the states through which it passes. oor 825 97°E (A) Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh (B) West Bengal and Jharkhand (C) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar (0) Bihar and Chhattisgarh Tonga Islands and Mauritius Islands are situated on the same latitude i.e., 20° S. Name the ocean in which Mauritius is situated. (A) Pacific Ocean (B) Bay of Bengal (C) Allantic Ocean (D) Indian Ocean 25. (A) Meteorites (B) Comets (C) Planet (D) Asteroids In India, the longitude of 82%° E is treated as the Standard Meridian. The local time at this meridian is taken as the standard time for the whole country. goog Darkon your cheiee with HB Pencil ®®&oOO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO ORORORO) ®OoOO ®®OO ®OOO ®®OO ®OO® ®®O®O ®®OO ®®OO ®OOO ®®OO ®@OOO ®@OOO ®OOO ®®@®OO ®OOO ®@®O&OO ®©OD ISSO WORKBOOKov Globes and Maps ~ Maps showing natural features of the earth such as mountains, rivers and plains, ete. are called a (A) Political map (8) Physical map (©) Thematic map (D) All of these Blue colour is used for showing on a map. (B) Plains (D) Water bodies (A) Forests (C) Mountains The distance between any two places on a map is called the . (A) Cardinal distance (8) Map distance (C) Place distance (D) All of these is the narrow zone where we find land, water and air together. (A) Lithosphere (B) Hydrosphere (C) Atmosphere (D) Biosphere Complete the given analogy and select the correct option. Nile : Africa : South America, (A) Amazon —(B)_ Ural (C) Mississippi (D) Grand Canyon CLASS 6 The area shown in the following image is a part of eee ey ee (A) Plateaus (8) Plains (C) Hills (0) Mountains Many of the mining areas in the world are located in the areas. (A) Plateau (8) Plain (C) Forest (0) Desert Select the incorrect statement about different land forms. (A) Plains are the most useful areas for human habitation. (B) A plateau in an elevated flat land. (C) The Tibet plateau is the highest plateau in the world. (D) Jog Falls is in Maharashtra state of India. The earth is surrounded by a layer of gas called the : (A) Exosphere (B) Atmosphere (C) Troposphere (D) Mesosphere . Which among the following continents is the smallest? @)(A) @®) © (2) Asia is separated from Europe by the Europe Antarctica North America Australia Andes Mountains Ural Mountains Sahara Desert Red Sea (A) (B) (C) (0) Select the incorrect match. (A) Plains - glaciers (B) Kilimanjaro - Africa (C) Fujiyama - Japan (D) Rhine Valley - Europe In which country is the Deccan plateau located? (A) China (©) Sri Lanka (B) Bangladesh (D) India In which of the following areas we find highest concentration of people? (A) Plains (8) Plateaus (C) Hills (D) Coasts . Increase in the amount of leads to increase in global temperature. (A) NO, (B) HNO, (c) co, (D) All of these . Which gas is essential for the growth of plants? (A) Carbon dioxide (8) Methane (C) Ozone (D) All of these . Which is the largest ocean in size? (A) Atlantic Ocean (B) Pacific Ocean 19. 20. (C) Indian Ocean (D) Arabian Ocean Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the earth, lies in . (A) Atlantic Ocean (B) Arctic Ocean (C) Indian Ocean (D) Pacific Ocean Select the odd one out from the following options. (A) Junko Tabei (B) Bachendri Pal (C) Rakesh Sharma (D) Tenzing Norgay Mauna Kea is an under sea mountain It is higher than Mount Everest being 10,205 metres high. Where is Mauna Kea? (A) Hawaii (B) Atlantic Ocean (C) Bay of Bengal (D) Antarctica ACHIEVERS SECTION (HOTS) oi 22. Match the columns and select the correct option Column | Column 11 (a) Last Frontier ()) Australia (b) Maitri (ii) North America (©) Yukon (iil) Antarctica (d) Orinaco (iv) South America (A) (@)-tiv), (bi), (©)-), (dCi) (B) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (€)-(ii), (4)-(i) (C) (a)-(i), (b)-(ili), (¢)-(ii), (d)-(iv) (D) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (©)-(ill), (d)-{iv) Refer to the given Venn diagram and select the option that cortectly identifies X. ISSO WORKBOOK(A) Asia (B), South America (C) Africa (D) Europe 23. Look at the following map and name the water body which separates continents of North and South America. (A) Red Sea (8) Suez Canal Q00 24. | Be a 7 25. (C) Strait of Gibraltar (D) Panama Canal Look at the picture of given landform and choose the correct option. (A) Block Mountain (B) Volcanic Mountain (C) Plateaus (0) Hills Which of the following statements is/are true? (The White Continent is Arctic. (i) The ocean which surrounds Antarctica is Pacific Ocean. (iii), The continent known as ‘Dark Continent’ is Africa. (iv) The river which has formed the Grand Canyon is Colorado. (A) (i) and (ii) only (B) (i), (i) and (iii) only (C) Gi) and (iv) only (D) Gi), (ii) and (iv) only Darken your choice with HB Pencil ®OOO ®®OO ®OOO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®®@®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®@OOO ®@®OO ®@®O®O ®®OO ®OOO ®®@®O®O ®@OOO ®®OO ®OOO ®®OO ®OOO ®@®®OO ®®OO ®®OO @®@OO CLASS 6_ Our Country - India Which is the oldest mountain range of India? (A) Himalayas (B) Aravali (C) Western Ghats (0) Satpura Range Which among the following states is not a part of the northern plains? (A) Andhra Pradesh (8) Uttar Pradesh (C) West Bengal (0) All of these Which of the following passes through India? (A) Tropic of Capricorn (8) Equator (C) Tropic of Cancer (0) None of these The Himalayan mountains are divided into three main parallel ranges. Which among the following is not a part of these ranges? (A) Himadri — (B)_ Shiwalik (©) Vindhyas — (D) Himachal Complete the given analogy and select correct option. Himadn : Great Himalayas : : : Western Ghats (A) Sahyadris (B) (C) Satpuras — (D) Vindhyas Shiwalik n. 12. (Physical and Political Divisions, Climate, Vegetation and Wildlife) Palk Strait separates India from (A) Bangladesh (8) Sri Lanka (C) Maldives (0) Myanmar Which of the following rivers flows through Vindhyas and Satpuras? () Godavari (li) Tapti (ii), Kaveri (iv) Narmada (A) Gi) and (iv) only (8) (i) and (jv) only (C) (and (ili) only (D) (i) and (ii) only Wild asses are found in (A) Rann of Kuehchh (B) Great Indian Desert (C) Sundarban Delta (D) Gir Forest Season of retreating Monsoon is also known as (A) Summer (C) Rainy ® Autumn (0) Winter . Which among the following is not a migratory bird in India? (A) Osprey (8) Flamingo (C) Pintail Duck (0) Geese Select the odd one out from the following rivers. (A) Godavari (8) Brahamputra (C) Periyar (D) Krishna World’s highest peaks are located in (A) Himachal (C) Shiwalik (8) Vindhyas (0) Himadri ISSO WORKBOOK. The climate of India has broadly been described as monsoon type. The word monsoon is taken from an Arabic word, which means seasons. Identify that Arabic word. (A) Mausam (C) Monsum (B) Mausim (D) None of these . Which of the following types of forest can survive in both fresh and salt water? (A) Deciduous (B), Coniferous (C) Mangroves’ (D) Rainforest Which among the following regions receives heavy rainfall? (A) Western coastal plains (B) South-west Punjab (C) Southern Haryana (0) Himachal Pradesh . Pine, deodar, spruce, fir and cedar are found in x (A) Evergreen forest (8) Coniferous forest (C) Tropical deciduous forest (D) All of these . Which among the following rivers does not flow in Punjab, India? (A) Ravi (B) Satluj (C) Beas (D) Jhelum 3. We should plant more trees and protect. the existing ones and make people aware about the importance of trees. We can have special programmes like to involve more people in making our earth green. (A) Van Parva (B) Ped Lagao (©) Van Mahotsava (0) Forest Festival Look at the following image and identify the type of forest. CLASS 6 20. (A) (B) ( (D) Pamir Knot, due to its great height is also called (A) Roof Top (B) Roof of india (C) Roof of the World (D) All of these Mangrove forest Coniferous forest Tropical rainforest Deciduous forest ACHIEVERS SECTION (HOTS) 21. 22. Match the columns and select the correct option. Column | Column I (a) Baltoro (i) Purvanchal (b) Banihal (ii) Karakoram (c) Patkai Bum (ii) Eastem Ghats (4) Northern Circars (iv) Pir Panjat (A) (a)-(iii), (b)-(i). (©)-(iv), (d)-(ii) (B) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (©)-(iv), (d)-(iii) (C) (@)-(il), (D)-(iv), (€)-(H), (4)-ilt) (D) (@)-(iv), (b)-(i). (€)-Ciii), (d)-Gi) Select the correct statement (i) Sahyadris border the plateau in the west. (ii) Dafla Hills is in Aravali range (iii) Canada has seven time zones. (iv) Curlews is an extinct animal. (A) Gi and (iv) only (B) (iv) only (C) (ii) and (ii) only (D) (i) only23. 24. The Purvanchal ranges are found along the eastern boundary of India. They form a series of low hills. Which among the following are not part of Purvanchal range? (i) Maikal Range (ii) Patkai Bum (C)_ ( Nilgiri, (i) Vindhyas, (iii) Shiwalik, (iv) Aravali (D) (i Vindhyas, (ii) Aravali, (ii) Nilgii, (iv) Shiwalik 25. Look at the following physical map of (ili) Naga Hills (iv) Javadi Hills India. Name the rivers and arrange them (A) (i) and (iv) only from West to East. (8) (i) and (ii) only (©) (i, Gi) and (jv) only (0) (i) and (ii) only Inthe given physical map of India, identity the different landforms which are marked and choose the correct option. (A) (i) Chambal, (ii) Betwa, (ii) Son, (iv) Gandak (8) (i) Betwa, (li) Son, (ili) Chambal, (iv) Gandak 7 AN RIG Tin aici (C) (i) Chambal, (ii) Gandak, (iii) Son, (A) o araval, Nilgiti, (iii) Shiwalik, (iv) Betwa (B) (i) Vindhyas, (ii) Nilgiri, (iii) Aravali, (D) (i) Betwa, (ii) Chambal, (iii) Gandak, {iv) Shiwalik (iv) Son Q00 —__________ parken your choice with HB Pencil ®OoOO ®®OO ®OOO ®OOO ®OoOO ®eOoOoO ®OOO ®OOO ®OOO ®®OO ®®O&OO ®®OOO ®®O®oOO ®®OO ®@®OO ®®OO ®®oOO ®®OO ®®OO @®®OO ®®OO @®®OO ®®©O®O ®®O®Q ®O©OO ISSO WORKBOOKa av India is a land of (A). Majority (8) Diversity (©) Communalism (0) Hatred Diversity had made our country (A). Simitar (B) Boring (C) Strong (D) Secular How many languages are recognised by the constitution of india? (A) 22 (B) 20 (C) 18 (D) 19 Every religion teaches the path of (A) Hatred (B) Peace (C) Zero tolerance (0) Violence Complete the given analogy and select correct option. Stereotypes : Discrimination : Dalit (A) Caste (B) Nation (C) Religion —(D) Sex The term ‘Impairment’, ‘Disable’ and ‘Handicap’ are often used while referring toa 7 (A) Minority (B)_ Normal child (C) Special child (D) Sick CLASS 6 10. 12, Diversity and Discrimination Some people are discriminated on the basis of 5 (A) Caste (B) Religion (C) Place of birth (D) All of these Dr, Bhimrao Ambedkar was born into which caste? (A) Brahmin (C) Mahar (8) Rajput (0) Yadava Every society has its own culture. The culture of a society means its (A) Ideas (8) Ar (C) Customs (0) All of these Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar was not happy with the caste system in Hinduism. Later inhis life he converted to which religion? (A) Christianity (8) Islam (C) Jainism (0) Buddhism Which among the following are not Folk dances of India? (i) Mohiniattam (ii) Kuchipudi (iil) Ghoomar (iv) Bhangra (A) (i) and (il) only (B) (i) and (ii) only (C) (i and (ili) only (0) (and (iv) only Look at the following picture of a dance form and name the state from where this dance is famous.(A) Telangana (C) Karnataka (B). ‘Tamil Nadu (D) Kerala 3... Which of the following can hurt people's feelings? (A) Religion (C) Diversity (B) Prejudice (D) Culture Select the incorrect match. (A) Fundamental rights-Constitution (B) Archery-Ladakh (C) Lavani-Gujarat (D) Carmatic-South India Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar was born in (A) 1891 (B) 1895 (C) 1897 (D) 1900. . Which of the following statements is incorrect? (A) Part 11 of the Constitution of India deals with Fundamental Rights. India is a secular country. All Indians are one despite their differences. (8) (C) Chhau is a folk dance from Jharkhand. (0) ’. The writers of the Constitution also said that, respect for diversity was significant in ensuring equality. They felt that people must have the freedom to : (A) Speak their language (8) Follow their religion (C) Celebrate the festivals (0) All of these 20. India is a country where people of different religions and faiths have the freedom to practice and follow their religion without any fear of (A) Justice (C). Freedom (8) Discrimination (0) Equality When people say that those who belong to a particular country/religion/sex or race, are “stingy”, “lazy’, “criminal” or “dumb”, they are using (A) Discrimination (B)_ Inequality (C) Stereotype (D) All of these Which are the two major kinds of dances in India? (A) Bharatnatyam and Odissi (B) Classical and Folk (C) Classical and Carnatic (D) Kathakali and Kuchipudi ACHIEVERS SECTION (HOTS) 21. 22. Match the columns and select the correct option. Column | (a) Ethnicity — @ Column 11 A commonly held belief about something (b) Prejudice (ii) Broken (©) Stereotype (iii) Commonheritage (d) Schedule (iv) Discrimination Caste (a)-(i), (b)-(ili), (¢)-(iv), (d)-Gi) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (¢)-(i), (d)-Ci) (a)-(il), (b)-(iv), (€)-(0), ()-(ill) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-), (d)-Gi) Refer to the given Venn diagram and select the option that correctly identifies X. (A) (B) (©) (D) ISSO WORKBOOK(ii) India has more than 1600 languages that are people's mother tongues. (iv) India is a secular country. (A) (ii) and (ii) only (8) (ii) and (iv) only (C) (i) and (ii) only (D) (ii) and (iv) only greatest ‘Went to England to become a lawyer 24, Read the following statements carefully and identify the product which is famous from this place. (A) Bhimrao Ambedkar (8) Jai Prakash Narayan (C) Mahatma Gandhi Kwedeun {O)All'of thse (ii) Very little agriculture is possible. 23. Select tho correct statements from the (ii) People here keep sheep and goats. following. (iv) The people here eat meat and milk (i) Mahatma Gandhi coined the phrase products. “unity in diversity” (A) Bangles (8) _Dhokla (i) Cheena-vala is a dish eaten in (©) Wool (0) Allof these Manipur. 25. Disabled Children are now called children with (i How would you feel if a (ii)__ is your classmate? What would you do to make this person feel comfortable and _ (iii) _? What is the reaction of other children towards such a child? In what ways are people with special needs __(iv)__ against? (i) (ii) ii) (iv) (A) Speciality Handicapped child Happy Treated (8) Special needs Special child Accepted —_Discriminated (C) Abnormality Normal Relax Prejudiced (0) Disabilities Discriminated child Unhappy —_Stereotyped Q00 Darken your choice with HB Pen ®®©oO0 ®®OO ®©OO ®®OO ®OoOO OROKORO) ®OOO ®OOO ®eOoOO ®OOO CORORO) ®OOO ®®oOO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®®oO®O ®®O®O ®@®OO ®®oOO ®®OO ®®OO ®O©OO ®®OO ®©OO CLASS 6NG 4 _ Who governs the organizations of a country? (A) Legislature (8) “Supreme Court (C) Lok Sabha (0) Government The term ‘Franchise’ when applied to the elections means the right of a citizen to (A) Aaitate (B) Vote (C) Contest election (0) All of these In a democracy, it is the who give power to the government. (A) Parliament (B) People (C) Supreme Court (0) Prime Minister Which among the following country was the first to give voting right to women on the same terms as men? (A) India (B) UK. (C) USA (D) Sri Lanka Which system of government does India follow? (A) Authoritarian (B) (C) Democratic (D) Territorial Monarchy Complete the given analogy and select the correct option. 10. 1. 12. overnment and Key Elements of a Democratic Government 1950 : India :: : South Africa (A) 1992 (8) 1982 (Cc) 1984 (0) 1994 prepared the Constitution of India. (A) Constituent Assembly (B) People of india (C) Parliamentary committee (D) All of these All the citizens in a democracy are given the freedom to protect their (A) Vote (8) Rights (C) Government (D) Culture should not be misled in the name of caste, religion or regional loyalties. (A) Candidate (8) Voter (C) Government (D) Alll of these Which among the following states is not involved in Krishna river water dispute? (A) Kerala (8) Maharashtra (C) Telangana (0) Karnataka Differences in sometimes divide people into groups. (A) Race (B) Religion (C) Region (0) All of these During the campaign before an election, the candidates announce the programmes ISSO WORKBOOKand policies that their party will undertake if voted to power. This is known as, Communist Manifesto (B) Party Manifesto (©) Party provision (D) None of these (A) Representative democracy means the rule of the (A). Majority (C)_ Minority (8) Rajya Sabha (D) Law . Political parties should not encourage (B) Communalism All of these (A) Casteism (C) Regionalism (D) is a form of government in which complete power rests with one individual. (A) Anarchy (B) Democracy (C) Dictatorship (D) None of these Representatives meet and take decisions for (A) (8) (C) © Majority The Government Parliament Entire population In a monarchy has the power to make decisions (A) King/Queen (8) King only (C) Kind and Prince (0) King and Minister makes laws. Prime Minister Judiciary Government All of these (A) (B) (C) (0) CLASS 6 20. What is the full form of ANC? (A) American National Congress (B) All National Congress (C) African National Congress (D) None of these Why was Nelson Mandela jailed? (A) Not Voting (B) Supporting Apartheid (C) Anti-government activities (D) All of these ACHIEVERS SECTION (HOTS) 21. 22. Government is consist of several institutions. Some examples of institutions that are part of the government are given here. Identity which among the following are the part of a government. () Rajya Sabha (i) The Supreme Court (iii) The Indian Railways (iv) Bharat Petroleum (A) (i) and (ii) only (B) (ii) and (iv) only (C) (i, (ii) and (iv) only (D) (i, Gi), Gi) and (iv) only Which among the fallowing statements are true? (i) In representative democracies people do not participate directly. (ii) In a democracy the government has to explain its actions to the President. Women in the UK got voting rights in 1920. Religious processions and celebrations could sometimes lead to conflict. (i) and (iv) only (ii) and (iv) only (i) and (iii) only Gi) and (ii) only (ii) (iv) (A) (B) (Cc) (D)23. 24. Select the incorrect statement from the following (i) Dispute over Ravi-Beas water is between Punjab-Haryana with Himachal Pradesh is an addition party. (i) Krishna river water issue is between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Kerala is the third state involved in Cauvery water dispute. Water dispute arise due to scarcity of water. (i) and (ji) only (ii) and (ii) only (iii) and (iv) only {i) and (iv) only (ii) (iv) (A) @®) © (0) Match the columns and select the correct option. Column | Column It (a) African National (i) Black Congress (0) Nelson Mandela (ii) language 25. Q00 (c) Apartheid (d) Afrikaans (A) (B) (Cc) (0) (iii), 1964 (iv) Separateness (a) - (ili), (b) - (i), (©) = Gi), (4) - @v) (a) - (iv), (B) - (i), (©) - (tl), (a) - Git) (2) - (i), (B) - Gi), (©) - (iv), (@) - (it) (a) - (ii), (©) - (ill), (¢) - (iv), (4) - @) Read the two statements and choose the correct option. Statement 1 - Cauvery river flows through the state of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Statement 2 - Both the states have dispute over Cauvery water. (A) Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1. Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1. Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false. Both the statements are false. (B) (C) (D) Darken your choice with HB Pencil ®©oOO ®®OO ®OoOO ®®OO ®®OoOO ®®O®O ®®oOO ®®O®O ®®oO®O ®®OO ®OOO ®®©OO ®©o©O ®®©OO ®@©OO ®OOO ®@O©OO ®@O©O ®@©OO ®®OO ®@®O&OO ®®OO ®®OO ®OOO ®©oOO ISSO WORKBOOKLocal Government and a Administration 1. What percentage of seats is reserved (A) Gram Panchayat for women in Panchayati Raj? (B) Zila Parishad (A) One-third © "(B) Two-third (C) Panchayat (C). Half (D) None of these (D) Pradhan 2. Panchayati Rajisa system. g (A) Two tier (B)_ Three tier (©) Four tier (D) Five tier The Panchayat System consists of three main bodies. Which among the following is not a part of this system? 3. A member of a Panchayat should not (A) Gram Sabha be less than years of age. (8) Gram Panchayat (A) 18 (B) 25 (C)_ Nyaye Panchayat (C) 21 (D) 35 (D) Nyaye Palika 4. GramSabhameetsatleast________ 9. Who heads the Gram Panchayat? ‘ayear. (A) Pradhan (B) Panchayati Raj (0), snes (8) “Ties (C) Women (0) Gram Sabha (C) Thrice (D) All of these 10. Select the odd one out on the basis of Urban Local self government. (A) Nagar Panchayat (B) Zila Parishad =] aa (C) Municipality (A) Karnataka (B) Kerala (D) Municipal Corporation (C) Gujarat (D) Uttar Pradesh 5. Complete the given analogy and select the correct option. West Bengal : Anchal Samiti : Kshetra Samiti 11. Select the incorrect match (A)_ Nagar Panchayat-Transitional areas (8) Muricipality-Small towns 6. Which organisation is at the apex of the Panchayati Raj system? (A) Zila Parishad (8) Block Samiti (C) Municipal corporation-Large Cities (C) Gram Panchayat (D) Nyaye Panchayat-Blocks (0) None of these 12. Tehsil and Taluka are the parts of a 7. The representatives of Block Samitis and —__—_ other members who work at the district (A) District (8) Block level are called F (C) State (0) village CLASS 6. Revenue officers are called (A) District Collector (8) Sarpanch (C) Tehsildar (0) None of these The Court of Sessions Judge is the highest court in the (A) District (B)’ Tehsil (C) Block (D), State The official who is in charge of a district is called : (A) District Magistrate (B) District Collector (C) Deputy Commissioner (0) All of these Which among the following is an important official of the district? (A) Chief Medical Officer (8) Superintendent of Police (C) Planning Officer (0) All of these In __a new law named the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act was passed (A) 2005 (C) 2000 (B) 1990 (D) 1995 . Who looks after the law and order in a village? (A) Tehsildar (C) Inspector (D) (B) Patwari None of these ._ Janpad Panchayat is another name for (A) Zila Parishad (8) Panchayat Samiti Gram Sabha (Cc) (D) Panchayati Raj 20. A municipal council is set up in (A) Large cities (B) Transitional area (C) Small towns (D) Block ACHIEVERS SECTION (HOTS) 21. 22. 23. Read the given statements and select the correct option. Statement 1 : The Zila Parishad gives advice, help and support to Gram Panchayat and Block Samiti Statement 2 : It informs the state government about the work being done by these two bodies. (A) Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1. Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1. Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false. Statement 1 is false but statement 2 is true, @ (C (0) Match the columns and select the correct option. Column | Column I (a) Kanungo (i) Civil Case (b) CDMO (ii) Health (c) Session Judge (iii) Revenue (d) Additional district (iv) Criminal Judge Case (a)-ili), (b)-(i)), (©)-Gv), (d)-(i) (a)-Gii), (b)-(ill), ()-@, (d)-(iv) (a)-(i), (b)-Gii), ()-Cili), (d)-(iv) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ill), (c)-(0), (d)-Gi) Which among the following statements are incorrect? (A) (B) (C) (0) ISSO WORKBOOK24. (i) Cases concerning financial disputes are decided by criminal courts. (ii) Chief Judicial magistrate can award a sentence upto 5 years of imprisonment. District collector is also responsible for supervising the functioning of Panchayati Raj Systems. The Sessions Judge can award a death sentence. {i) and (iii) only (8) (i) and (ji) only (C) (iii) and (iv) only (D) (i), (ii) and (iii) only The city of _(i) hada plague scare in (ii)__. Plague spread through the air and people who have the disease have tobe __ (ii) _. The scare of the plague ensured that the __(iv)__completely cleaned up the city. (ii) (iv) (A) 25. Qo0a0 @ wi) Gi) (w) (A) Pune 1986 Treated Medical Officer (B) Kolkata 1990 Isolated District Magistrate (C) Surat 1994 Isolated Municipal Corporation (D) Ahemdabad 1980 Treated Municipal Corporation These are two people from Maharashtra. In 2008 for their excellent work in , they were awarded. Vidhan Sabha Zila Parishad Panchayat Municipal Corporation (A) (B) (c) (D) Darken your choice with HB Pencil ®®OO ®2®oOO ®OOO ®®o©O ®OOO ®®OO ®®@OO ®®@OO ®®OOO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OO ®®OOO ®®OO ®®OO ®OOO ®O®OO ®OOO ®BOOO ®@OO ®@OOO ®OOO ®@®OO ®®OO ®OOO CLASS 6— ~~ iy Agriculture is an example of which type of occupation? (A) Tertiary (C) Secondary (B) Primary (D)_ None of these The density of population in Urban area is . (A) High (B) Medium (C) Low (D) Zero The status of women in areas is higher than that of women in areas. (A) Factory, Domestic (8) Urban, Rural (C) Home, Street (0) Village, City Municipal corporation issues to people to run their business in cities. (A) Money (B) Infrastructure (C) Areas (D) Licences Landless Villagers who earn their livelihood from working on other people's land are called (A) Kisans (C) Mazdoors (B)_ Landowners (D) Traders To earn money throughout the year people sometimes (A) Migrate (C) Sell things (B) Work (D) Trade goods Which among the following is not a primary occupation? Livelihoods-Rural and Urban (A). Mining and Quarrying (B) Agriculture and Quarrying (C) Manufacturing and Banking (D) Mining and Agriculture Apart from farming, many people from rural areas depend upon . (A) Poultry farming (B) Dairy production (C) Animal husbandry (D) All of these Tertiary occupation includes (A) Mining (8) Services (C) Agriculture (0) Fishing Village farming communities can be categorised into (i) Landiess labourers (ii) Middle farmers (iii) Big farmers (A) (i) and (ii) only (B) (ii) and (il) only (C) (i) and (il) only (D) (i), Gi) and (ii) only Which among the following characteristics are of a cottage industry? (i) Home based industries (i) Runs from home (iii) Family members working (iv) Runs in a cottage (A) (i) and (ii) only (8) (i, Gi) and (ii) only (C) (i, (ii) and (iv) only (D) All of these ISSO WORKBOOK12. 13. 14. 15. 16. They have a difficult life. They have no job security or protection. They work for long hours for a meagre income. Often, they have very long hours of work. If they fall sick and are unable to work, they lose out on their earings as well. They have a poor standard of living Which profession is described in this paragraph? (A) Landowners (8) Farmers (©) Daily wage earners (0) Traders What is the full form of BPO? (A) Business Public Outsourcing (8) Business Process Outsourcing (C) Business Primary Outsourcing (D) Business Protocol Outsourcing Who are Hawkers and Vendors? (A) People who deliver goods door to door. People who earn their money on a daily basis. People who earn money by selling ‘their wares on the street. People who have small shops in towns. (8) (c) (0) Who are casual workers? (A) People who work throughout the year. People who eam regular salary. People who eam wages on monthly basis. People who are daily wage earners. (8) () (0) What are Hawking zones? (A) Allotted places for stray animals (B) Allotted places for street vendors (C) Allotted places for parking (0) All of these CLASS 6 17. 18. 19. 20. What is Remittance? (A) Transter of money from cities to villages. Transfer of money from one bank to another bank, Transfer of money from government to farmers. Transter of money from bank to businessman (8) (c) (D) People from villages move to cities in search of better earning and livelihood. This is called (A) Transfer (B) Self employment (C) Outsourcing (D) Migration Markets provide sources like (A) ATMs (8) Courierservices (C) Banks (0) All of these Select the incorrect match. (A) Farmers - Village (B) BPOs - Cities (C) Hawkers - Permanent shops (D) Seif employed - Own business ACHIEVERS SECTION (HOTS) 21. 22. Some people set up __(i)__. The (i)__ can ask them to remove it at any time. So they have no security. (iii) __ are not allowed to go to certain paris of the __(iv) @ (ii) (i) iv) (A) soos Police Tradaws City (B) _sromcoms Government Shopkeepers Vilage (C) Mats People Workers County (D) Temporary Police Vendors ity Shops Read the following statements and choose which ones are true (T) and which ones are false (F).23. 24. ()) Cities are more crowded than the small towns. (ii) Street vendors and hawkers have a very comfortable life. Acity offers very few opportunities for employment. Many people migrate from village to cities every year. Gi) i) Gy) A) T Fi cet Tt Qarjer Tacit () Teo T OF (oF T T F (iii) (iv) Match the columns and select the correct option. Column | Column I (a) Manufacturing (i) Co-operative (b) Agricultural (ii) Mandis produce () Milk (iil) Secondary (d) Two-fifth (iv) Agricultural labourers (A) (a) - (il), (b) = (), (€) - (iti), (d) - (iv) (®) (a) - Gi), (0) - Gi), (©) - @, (@) = (iv) (C) (a) - (iv), (6) - (ili), (©) - (i), (a) (D) (a) - (i), (6) - (i), (¢) - (iv), (@) - (ili) Look at this picture. It is from Chizami village, Nagaland. Which type of farming is done by the people of this village? 25. goa Darken your choice with HE Pencil (A) (B) (Cc) (D) Read the given statements and select the correct option Statement 1 : Working in call centres is a new form of employment in big cities. Statement 2 : India has become a major centre not only for Indian companies but also for foreign companies. (A) Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1. Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct ‘explanation of staternent 1. Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false. Statement 2 is true but statement 1 is false. Shifting Cultivation Terrace Cultivation Plantation Farming Mixed Farming (B) © i) ®®oOO ®®OO ®OoOO OROK ORO) ®OOO ®®OO ®OOO OROKORO) ®®oOO ®®O®O ®®OoO®O ®®O®O ®®©OO ®®OO ®®©OO ®O®OO ®OOO ®OOO ®O©OO ®OOO CORORORO) ®OOO ®®OO ®@®OOO ®®©®OO ISSO WORKBOOKHINTS & EXPLANATIONS Studying the Past 1. 1. 2. 10. (0) (C) : Sulaiman and Kirthar hills are located in Pakistan. Some of the ateas where men and women first began to grow crops like wheat and barley about 8000 years ago are located here. (A) : Vindhyas are the mountain ranges in central India. It acts as a natural boundary between Northern India and Souther India. The place where rice was first grown are to the North of the Vindhyas. (c) (0) : Garo hills are located in the Northeast. It is one of the areas where agriculture was first developed. (8) (8) : Archaeologists study the objects which were made and used by the humans in the past. They also dig under the surface of Earth to find tools, weapons, ete. (0) : Crafts persons are the people who make objects like pottery, tools, ornament, etc. Hunter - gatherers were the people who hunted animals and gathered their foods. They had knowledge of plants, fruits and roots. (A) : Dates are normally expressed in BC and AD. BC stands for Before Christ. It means the dates before the birth of Jesus Christ. AD means ‘Anno Domini’. It is a Latin word, which means ‘in the year of the lord! Sometimes BCE (before common era) is also used instead BC and CE (common era) instead of AD. (C) : Itis Himalayan range which acts as a rratural boundary between India and the central Asia. Satpura range is in central India. Iranians and Greeks came through northwest, India. Majority of the invaders who came to India, came from northwest using famous Khyber pass. CLASS 6 12. 13, 14. 15. 16. 47. 18. 19. 20. (B) : Humans started rearing horses around 3000 BC which is about 5000 years ago from present. They domesticated cattle, goats and sheep 8000 years ago. (D) : Coins were issued by the Kings. There were different types of figures on the coins. And it is easier to know about the past by looking at the figures on the coins. (D) : There were no printing press in ancient times. Nor did the early humans knew about paper making. So they used to write on ‘whatever material was available to them. They ‘would write on stones, pillars, palm leaf and copper plates. (A) (B) : Persons shown in the given figure are archaeologists. Those who study about the things made in past are called Archaeologists. They study the remains of building, sculpture and paintings. They also dig under the surface of the Earth to find the historical evidence of the past. (c) (D) : Puranas literally means ancient. They are very important source of ancient Indian history. Puranas were mostly written in Sanskrit. Some of them are also in Tamil. (D) = Archaeologists look for bones of different animals, birds and fish to find out about the eating habits of the people in past. Plant remains don't survive for longer period of time, therefore archaeologist turns to bones. which can survive for thousands of years. (B) : Arthashastra was written by Chanakya also known as Kautilya. This book deals with polities, economy and other matters of the state. Gita, Ramayana and Vedas are religious books. These are also sources of ancient Indian history. But these are religious, sources and Arthashartra is a secular source (D) : Greeks and Iranians came to India about 2500 years ago and were familier with Indus and called it as Indos or Hindos. Land to the. east of the river was called india.24, (C) : Handwritten record of the past is called manuscript, which is literary source of History. Literary source is divided into two categories ~ religious and secular. Literature which deals with religion is called religious literature. Ramayana, Mahabharata, Puranas and Vedas are some examples of religious literature. Secular literature is the one which do not deal with religion. These are mostly biographies of Kings, writings of the foreign travellers and books on politics and economy. Kautilya’s Arthashastra and Megasthene’s Indica are examples of this literature: (B) : Baghdadiis in Iraq. Rosetta, Cairo and Alexandria are the cities of Egypt. Cairo is the current capital of the country. (A) : Itis a page froma palm leaf manuscript. This manuscript is about one thousand years old. The palm leaves were cut into pages and tied together to make books. Manuscripts were also written on birch bark. (C) : Archaeological sources are direct evidence of history as they cannot be changed or altered by humans. 25. (C) : Manuscripts are hand written texts which were written long ago. ‘Manu! is a Latin word which means hand. These were written on Palm leaf and bark of a tree known as birch. 22, 23, 24, BCU ad 4. (D) 2 (D) 3. (B) : Hunter-gatherers lived about two million years ago. They used to hunt wild animals, catch birds and fish, gather fruits, roots, nuts, etc. They moved from place to place in search of food 4, (A) : Mehrgarh is the site located in a fertile plain near Bolan Pass. Mehrgarh is the place which is known as one of the earliest villages that we know. Here remains of squere and rectangular houses are found. It is in present day Pakistan. 5. (C) : Palaeo means old and lithos means stone, Bhimbetka is in present day Madhya Pradesh. Turkey is one of the most famous Neolithic sites, 6. (B) : Palaeolithic is the earliest period. It extends from 2 million years ago to about 10. 1. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 7. 18. 19. 20. 12000 years ago. Mesolithic means middle stone age. Its time period is from 12,000 to 10,000 years ago. Neolithic is the last stage which comes after Mesolithic about 10,000 years ago. (A) : Bhimbetka is in present day Madhya Pradesh. These rock shelters are close to the Narmada Valley. (D) : Hunsgi is taluk of Yadgir district in Kamataka state. A number of Palaoolithic sites, were found in Hunsgi. Kurnool is in present day Andhra Pradesh, Bhimbetka is in present day Madhya Pradesh. (B) : Koldihwa and Chirand are Neolithic sites. Brahmagiri and Adichanallur are megalithic sites. (C) : Square or rectangular houses were found at Mehrgarh. Those houses had four or more compartments. It seems some of the compartments were used for storage purpose. Burzahom is the site were huts and pit-houses were found (D) : Domestication did not happen at once. Different animals were domesticated at different point of time. Koldihwa is a Neolithic, site present in Uttar Pradesh. Around 12,000 years ago, there were major changes in the climate of the world. Hunter-gatherars moved from place to place because of many reasons. (B) : Several burial sites have been found at Mehrgarh. At one site, a dead person was buried with a goat, to serve as a food in the next world. (D) : Catal Huyuk is a Neolithic site which was found in Turkey. (A) : Hunter-gatherers lived in caves and rock shelters to save themselves from heat and rain, (c) (B) : Flint is a sedimentary cryptocrystalline form of mineral quartz. It was widely used to make tools and weapons. (0) (C) : Early humans were not advanced. They were hunter - gatherers. And they discovered fire (D) ; In Burzahom, bones of dog, cattle, goat, sheep, deer and buffalo have been found. (B) : Coffee, it was not cultivated by early humans. ISSO WORKBOOK24. (C) 22. (C) : The painting shown in the given figure was made between 20,000 and 10,000 years ago. It is in a cave in France. It was found hundred years ago by four school children. These paintings were of animals like, bison, reindeer and wild horses. 23. (B) : Hunsgi is 2 Palaeolithic site which isin Karnataka 24, (A) : Paiyampalli is Neolithic site in Tamil Nadu. Adichahellur is a Megalithic site in Tamil Nadu 25. (C) (3 iielaecoeuchuen Cole) 1, (B) : Harappais one of the most important sites, of Indus Valley civilisation. It is in Pakistan 2. (C) : Harappa was the first city which was discovered in 1921 3. (A) : Indus is the longest river of Pakistan. Ruins of Mohenjodaro were found on the west, of Indus River in Sindh, Pakistan. 4. (B) : Indus Valley civilisation is also known as Harappan civilisation because Harappa was the first site to be discovered 5. (C) : Lothal was one of the southern most cities of Indus Valley civilisation located in Gujarat 6. (A) : In Mohenjodaro special tank was built called Great Bath. Great Bath was lined with bricks, coated with plaster and made water- tight with a layer of natural tar. 7. (C) : The Bronze Age came after the Neolithic ‘Age and almost at the same point of time as the Chalcolithic or Copper Stone Age. 8. (D) : Among the given options, fire altars are found in Kalibangan and Lothal 9. (B) : Great Bath was found at Mohenjodaro. There were steps leading down to it from two sides and there were rooms on all sides. 10. (A) : Ganworiwala is a Harappan city which is presently in Pakistan. Rest of the cities are located in India 11. (B) 12, (B) : Sage means rishi. The hymns of Rigveda were composed by Sages. CLASS 6 13. (B) : Twowords were used to describe people or the community as a whole. These words are vish and jana. 14, (A) : The practice of erecting megaiiths began about 3000 years ago. They were carefully arranged by people and were used to mark burial sites. 45. (D) : Megaliths means big stones. Megaliths were found in Deccan, South India, North-East and Kashmir. 46. (B) : Harappa and Mohenjodaro are the cities which are located in Pakistan. Kalibangan is in Rajasthan state of India and Lothal is in Gujarat state, India. 47. (C) : Around 3500 years ago, some of the first evidence of writing from China were found. These writings are on animal bones called oracle bones. 48. (C) : Charaka wrote a book on medicine known as the Charaka Samhita. 19. (0) 20. (A) : Sura was a type of a liquor which was drunk on common festive occasions. 21. (D) 22. (D) : Harappan cities developed 4700 years ago. Many of these cities were divided into two or more parts. Cities like Mohenjodaro, Harappa and Lothal had elaborate store houses. High quality bricks were used in these cities. 23. (D) : One of hymns of Rigveda contains dialogue between Vishvamitra and two rivers, Beas and Sutlej. These two rivers were worshipped as goddesses. 24, (D) : The material shown in the given figure is, faience. It was used to make beads, bangles, earrings, etc. 25. (B) : Lothal is a Harappan city in the Indian state of Gujarat. Here both fire altars and a dockyard was found. OlThe Early Kingdoms and New et 4. (B) : Tho ashvamodha or horse sacrifice was a ritual 2. (A) : Gautama, the founder of Buddhism was also known as Siddhartha.10. 1". 12. 13. 14, 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20, (D) : Brahmins were the first varna. Second were Kshatriyas. Vaishyas were the third varna and Shudras was the last vara. Shudras were not allowed to study the Vedas. (D) : Mahavira was the last and 24" tithankara of Jainas. He was a Kshatriya prince of the Lichchhavis. (C) : Mahavira was born at Kundagrama, near Vaishali in Bihar. (A) : The building shownin:the given figure is of stupas. It was built to mark the place where the Buddha preached his first sermon. (C) : Vaishyas were expected to be farmers, herders and traders. Brahmins used to teach. (A) (B) : As the rulers of mahajanapadas were building new forts and maintaining big armies, they needed resources. Therefore they started tocollect taxes. Tax on crop was most important and was fixed at 1/6" of the produce. This tax was known as Bhaga or a Share. (D) Sangha means organisation or association (B) : Buddha attained enlightenment under a pipal tree in Bodh Gaya. Monks and nuns lived in monasteries. Buddha taught people to respect livers of others (including animals). Mahavira was a kshatriya prince. (c) (C) : Socrates was a Greek philosopher. Darius was a King and Muhammad was the prophet of Islam from Arabia. (C) : Lumbini is the birth place of Buddha. (B) : Both Mahavira and Buddha taught Ahimsa. Meaning not hurting or killing living beings (A) : Ina Gana there were not one but many rulers. (C) : Ganga and Son flowed through Magadha. These rivers were important for transport, waier supplies and making the land fertile. (D) : Alexander was the ruler of Macedonia in Europe. (C) : Varnas were decided on the basis of birth. If father was a brahmin the child would automatically become a brahmin. (A) : Viharas were made of wood, and later on of bricks for monks and nuns. 24. (D) : The given figure is of a cave hollowed out in the hills in Karle. Karle is in present day Maharashtra, Monks and Nuns lived and meditated in this cave. (B) : Bimbisara and Ajatasatru belonged to Magadha 23. \(B) : Buddha and Mahavira both belonged to Kshatriya varna (A) : Champa was the capital of Anga Mahajanapada. 25. (D) @ The First Empire — The Maurya (B) + Abhipratarin was a sage who worshipped universal soul. 22. 24, 2. (0) 3. (C) : Pataliputra was the capital of Mauryan Empire, 4. (D) : Ashokan pillar edicts, Arthashastra and rock edicts are significant sources to study about Mauryan Empire. 5. (B) : Bindusarawas the son of Chandragupta, and succeeded him. 6. (C) : Ashoka’s dhamma (meaning dharma in Sanskrit) was his teaching that he taught his, followers. Alexander was king of Macedoina. Ashoka fought war to conquer Kalinga. (c) (C) : King Porus ruled the land between the Hydespes (Jhelum) river and Acesines river. When Alexander crossed Jhelum, Porus fought him bravely. After a fierce battle Alexander defeated Porus. but treated him wisely. 9. (B) : Dharma was not any new religion. It was a policy adopted by Ashoka to propagate peace and tolerance in his empire. Arthashastra was a book written by Chanakya. Sanchi is presently in Madhya Pradesh state of India. Famous buddhist stupa is located there. Taxila was gateway to North West. 40. (D) 11. (A) : Megasthenes was sent to Chandragupta Maurya’s court by Seleucus Nicator and wrote his famous book ‘Indica’. It's one of the main sources of information about Mauryan period. 12. (D) 13. (A) ISSO WORKBOOK