OMTEX CLASSES: 6th Social Science - Term 1 Exam 2024 - Original Question Paper

6th Social Science - Term 1 Exam 2024 - Original Question Paper with Solutions | Theni District

Standard: VI Subject: Social Science Time: 2.00 hrs Marks: 60

I. Choose the correct answer (5x1=5)

Question	Correct Match
11. Ashoka	Most famous King
12. Mohenjo-Daro	Mound of dead
13. Hottest Planet	Venus
14. The Mariana Trench	Pacific ocean
15. Article 17	abolition of untouchability

During the period of Ashoka Buddhism spread across the country?

Answer: True
Anthropology is the study of coins.

Answer: False. (Numismatics is the study of coins. Anthropology is the study of humans and human behavior.)
Goat was the first animal to be domesticated by humans.

Answer: False. (The dog was the first animal to be domesticated.)
Granaries were used to store grains.

Answer: True
The world's largest continent is Asia.

Answer: True

What is history?

History is the study of past events in chronological order.
Name some tools used by early man to hunt animals?

Early man used tools made of stone, bone, and wood, such as hand axes, cleavers, and scrapers.
Write any two characteristics of Homo Sapiens?

1. They had a large brain and walked with a straight posture.
2. They used sophisticated tools and had the ability to speak.
Mention the other names of Madurai.

Other names for Madurai include Koodal Nagar, Thoonga Nagaram (The City that never sleeps), and Malligai Maanagar (City of Jasmine).
Name the Inner Planets.

The Inner Planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
What is a Continent?

A continent is a very large landmass on Earth, usually separated by vast oceans. There are seven continents.
Name the oceans which surround North America and South America.

The Atlantic Ocean (East), Pacific Ocean (West), Arctic Ocean (North of North America), and Southern Ocean (South of South America).
Define diversity.

Diversity refers to the existence of a variety of differences among people in a society, such as language, culture, religion, and race.
List out some of the classical dances of India.

Some classical dances of India are Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu), Kathak (North India), Kathakali (Kerala), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), and Odissi (Odisha).
What is discrimination?

Discrimination is the act of treating a person or a group of people unfairly based on prejudice against their race, gender, caste, religion, etc.

What do you know about the Great Bath?

The Great Bath is a significant structure found in Mohenjo-Daro of the Indus Valley Civilization. It is a large, rectangular water tank made of bricks and sealed with natural tar to make it watertight. It was likely used for religious ceremonies and ritual bathing. It had steps leading down into the tank and small rooms surrounding it.
City of Temples. Give short notes.

The title "City of Temples" is given to cities that have a large number of ancient and significant temples. For example, Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu is renowned for its numerous temples built by dynasties like the Pallavas. These cities served as important centers for religion, culture, art, and education. Madurai, with its magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple, is another prime example.

Distinguish between inner and outer planets.

Feature	Inner Planets	Outer Planets
Composition	Made of dense rock and metal.	Made of gas (hydrogen, helium) and ice.
Size	Small and compact.	Very large (Gas Giants).
Rings	Do not have rings.	Have complex ring systems.
Moons	Few or no moons.	Have many moons.
Examples	Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars	Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Mention the classification of landforms.
Landforms are classified into three orders:
- First Order Landforms: Continents and Ocean basins.
- Second Order Landforms: Features formed on the first order landforms, such as mountains, plateaus, and plains.
- Third Order Landforms: Features formed by erosion and deposition by agents like water, wind, and ice. Examples include valleys, deltas, and sand dunes.
Write any two types of discrimination.
1. Gender Discrimination: This is the unfair treatment of individuals based on their gender. For example, paying a woman less than a man for the same work or believing that certain jobs are only for men.
2. Caste Discrimination: This involves treating people differently because of the caste they are born into. It is a form of social prejudice that can lead to social exclusion and denial of opportunities.

Note: These questions require marking places on outline maps. Below are descriptions of the locations to be marked.

Tamilnadu:

The southernmost state of the Indian mainland.
Andhra Pradesh:

A state on the southeastern coast of India, located north of Tamilnadu.
Kerala:

A state on the southwestern Malabar Coast of India.
Karnataka:

A state in southwest India, located north of Tamilnadu and Kerala.
Delhi:

The National Capital Territory located in North India.

North America:

The continent in the Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere.
Asia:

The largest continent, located in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres.
South America:

The continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere.
Europe:

The continent located west of Asia and north of Africa.
Africa:

The continent south of Europe, straddling the equator.
Australia:

The island continent located in the Southern Hemisphere.