First Term - Summative Examination - 2024
6th Standard - SOCIAL SCIENCE | English Medium
Time: 2.00 Hrs. | Marks: 60
PART - I
(Marks: 20 x 1 = 20)
a) Answer all the questions.
1. What was the step taken by the early man to collect his food?
- Trade
- Hunting
- Painting
- Rearing of animals
2. River Valleys are said to be the cradle of civilisation because
- soil is very fertile
- they experience good climate
- they are useful for transportation
- many civilisations flourished on river valleys
3. The centre of the solar system
- Sun
- Earth
- Comets
- Jupiter
4. Name the book/s is written by A.P.J. Abdul kalam
- India 2020
- Wings of fire
- Ignited minds
- all of these
b) Fill in the blanks.
5. Ashoka Chakra has ................ spokes.
6. ................. were used to store grains.
7. ................. is known as the city of temples.
8. The largest Ocean is ................. .
c) State true or false.
9. During the period of Ashoka, Buddhism spread across the country.
10. Goat was the first animal to be domesticated by humans.
11. Granaries were used to store grains.
12. The frozen continent is Australia.
d) Match the following.
- 13. Citadel - Raised platform
- 14. The Mariana Trench - Pacific ocean
- 15. Coastal areas - Fishery
- 16. Article (14) - Equality before law
e) Circle the odd one and write.
17. Oxen, sheep, buffaloes, horses.
18. Africa, Europe, Australia, Srilanka.
f) Which of the statement(s) is / are true? and write the correct statement.
19. Statement: Goods were imported and exported from the city Poompuhar.
Reason: Bay of Bengal was suitable for trading with neighbouring countries.
- Statement is correct, but reason is wrong
- Statement and its reason are correct
- Statement is wrong, but reason is correct
- Both are wrong
20. Statement I: Earth is called a watery planet.
Statement II: The rotation of the Earth causes season.
- I is true; II is wrong
- I is wrong; II is true
- Both the statements are true
- Statements I and II are wrong
PART - II
(Marks: 6 x 2 = 12)
Answer any six questions.
21. Name some tools used by early man to hunt animals?
22. Why did humans move from place to place?
23. Make a list of baked and raw foods that we eat?
- Baked Foods: Bread, cakes, cookies, pizza, roasted chicken.
- Raw Foods: Fruits (apple, banana), vegetables (carrot, cucumber), salads, nuts.
24. Mention the ancient cities of Tamilnadu?
25. Name the inner planets?
26. Which ocean is named after a country?
27. Why is India called a subcontinent?
28. What is discrimination?
29. What are the articles that are discussing the equality in the Indian constitution?
30. Write the names of three major festivals celebrated in India?
PART - III
(Marks: 4 x 5 = 20)
Answer the following in detail.
31. What are the benefits of a Museum? (OR) Describe the ancient methods of hunting?
- Preservation: Museums preserve historical artifacts, art, and cultural heritage for future generations.
- Education: They serve as educational institutions, providing valuable information about history, science, and culture.
- Research: They offer resources for scholars and researchers to study the past.
- Inspiration: Museums inspire curiosity, creativity, and a deeper understanding of human history and the natural world.
- Cultural Identity: They help in understanding and appreciating our own culture and the culture of others.
32. Indus civilisation is called urban civilisation. Give reasons? (OR) Write about the Kings who ruled Madurai?
- Well-planned Cities: Cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were built on a grid pattern with well-laid-out streets.
- Advanced Drainage System: They had a highly developed covered drainage system, indicating a high regard for hygiene and sanitation.
- Use of Baked Bricks: Uniform, well-baked bricks were used for construction, ensuring durability.
- Public Buildings: Large, impressive structures like the Great Bath in Mohenjo-Daro and Granaries suggest a well-organized society and administration.
- Trade and Commerce: They had a flourishing trade network, both within the civilization and with Mesopotamia.
33. Explain the characteristics of the various spheres of Earth? (OR) Plains are highly populated. Give reasons?
- Lithosphere (Land): This is the solid, rocky outer part of the Earth. It consists of the crust and the upper mantle. It provides land for living and is the source of minerals.
- Hydrosphere (Water): This sphere comprises all water on Earth, including oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, groundwater, and glaciers. It covers about 71% of the Earth's surface and is essential for all life.
- Atmosphere (Air): This is the gaseous layer that surrounds the Earth. It is composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen and protects life from harmful solar radiation.
- Biosphere (Life): This is the narrow zone where the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere interact to support life. It includes all living organisms, from the smallest microbes to the largest animals.
34. "India is a land of diversity, yet we are all united" - Explain. (OR) Explain the solution to the removal of inequal and discrimation in Indian socity?
- Diversity: India is incredibly diverse in terms of geography (mountains, plains, deserts), languages (over 1600 spoken), religions (Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, etc.), cultures, traditions, and food habits.
- Unity: Despite these differences, Indians are united by:
- A common Constitution that guarantees equal rights to all.
- National symbols like the National Flag, Anthem, and Emblem.
- A shared history of the freedom struggle.
- National festivals and sporting events that bring people together.
- A sense of national identity as "Indians".
PART - IV
(Marks: 2 x 4 = 8)
Map work. (Answer all)
35. a) On the given outline map of Tamilnadu. Mark the following places.
- Madurai
- Kancheepuram
- Poompuhar
- Arrikamedu
35. b) On the given outline map of the world. Mark the following continents and Oceans.
- Pacific Ocean
- Asia
- Indian Ocean
- Africa
