Class 6 Social Science Second Mid Term Test - 2024 Solved Question Paper

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Class: 6

Test: SECOND MID TERM TEST - 2024

Subject: SOCIAL SCIENCE

Time Allowed: 1.00 Hours

Max. Marks: 30

Source: Akwa Academy

Solutions

I. Choose the correct answer (10x1=10)

1. Aryans came from __________

a) China    b) North Asia    c) Central Asia    d) Europe

Answer: c) Central Asia

2. The time taken to play the National Anthem is __________

a) 50 seconds    b) 52 seconds    c) 53 seconds    d) 20 seconds

Answer: b) 52 seconds

II. Fill in the blanks.

3. __________ started the Saka Era.

Kanishka started the Saka Era.

4. Collection of Resources directly from Nature is called __________.

Collection of Resources directly from Nature is called Primary activities.

III. True or False.

5. The Army chief was Called Gramani.

Answer: False. (The Army chief was called 'Senani'. The 'Gramani' was the head of the village.)

6. Evidence for iron smelting has come to light at Paiyampalli.

Answer: True.

IV. Match it:

Question Correct Match
7. Adhichanallur Thoothukudi District
8. Primary Resources Forest
9. Rabindranath Tagore National Anthem
10. Pingali Venkayya National Flag

V. Short answers. (any 5) (5x2=10)

11. Name the Four Vedas?

The Four Vedas are:
  • Rig Veda
  • Yajur Veda
  • Sama Veda
  • Atharva Veda

12. Name some Megalithic monuments found in Tamilnadu.

Some Megalithic monuments found in Tamil Nadu are:
  • Dolmens: Table-like stone structures.
  • Cists: Box-like stone burial chambers.
  • Menhirs: Pillar-like stones planted vertically.
  • Urn Burials: Burials in large pottery urns.

13. Compare National and International Resources.

  • National Resources: These are the resources found within the political boundaries and territorial waters of a country. The country has the sovereign right to use these resources. Examples: Minerals, forests, and wildlife within India.
  • International Resources: These resources are found beyond the territorial boundaries of any country. They are regulated by international institutions. Example: Oceanic resources beyond 200 nautical miles of the Exclusive Economic Zone.

14. Write the Gandhian thought on Conservation of Resources.

Mahatma Gandhi's thought on resource conservation is summed up in his famous quote: "There is enough for everybody's need and not for any body's greed." He was against mass production and advocated for "production by the masses," promoting sustainable and equitable use of resources.

15. Where is the Peacock sanctuary located in Tamilnadu.

The Peacock sanctuary in Tamil Nadu is located at Viralimalai in the Tiruchirappalli district.

16. What are the parts of National Emblem.

The National Emblem of India, adapted from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath, has the following parts:
  • Four Asiatic lions mounted back to back (only three are visible).
  • An abacus below the lions, featuring a galloping horse, a bull, an elephant, and a lion, separated by wheels (Dharma Chakras).
  • The motto "Satyameva Jayate" (Truth Alone Triumphs) inscribed below the abacus in Devanagari script.

17. Write about the Vedic Women in few lines.

During the early Vedic period, women held a respectable position in society. They had access to education and could choose their husbands. Some learned women like Ghosha, Apala, and Lopamudra composed hymns. They also participated in public assemblies like the Sabha and Samiti.

VI. Answer in detail. (any Two) (2x5=10)

18. Difference between Gurukula System of Education and Modern System of Education.

Feature Gurukula System Modern System
Location Students lived with their guru (teacher) in his home or an ashram. Education is imparted in formal institutions like schools and colleges.
Curriculum Focused on Vedas, scriptures, philosophy, archery, and practical life skills. A structured and wide-ranging curriculum including science, mathematics, arts, and humanities.
Teaching Method Oral tradition, memorization, and practical application. Highly personalized. Classroom teaching, use of textbooks, digital tools, and standardized examinations.
Fee/Payment No formal fees. Students offered 'Guru Dakshina' at the end of their education as a token of respect. Based on a fixed fee structure.
Student-Teacher Ratio Small groups, ensuring personal attention to each student. Larger class sizes, with a more standardized approach to teaching.

19. How are the Natural Resources classified? Explain any three with examples.

Natural resources are classified on various bases. Here are three main classifications with examples:
  1. Based on Origin:
    • Biotic Resources: These are obtained from the biosphere and have life. Examples: Forests, animals, fish, and crops.
    • Abiotic Resources: These are composed of non-living things. Examples: Rocks, minerals (like iron ore, coal), water, and sunlight.
  2. Based on Renewability (Exhaustibility):
    • Renewable Resources: These resources can be renewed or reproduced relatively quickly. Examples: Solar energy, wind energy, water, and forests.
    • Non-Renewable Resources: These resources have a limited stock and take millions of years to form. Once exhausted, they cannot be replenished. Examples: Coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
  3. Based on the Status of Development:
    • Potential Resources: Resources that exist in a region but have not been utilized yet due to a lack of technology or other reasons. Example: Wind energy potential in certain parts of Rajasthan.
    • Developed Resources: Resources that have been surveyed, their quality and quantity determined, and are currently in use. Example: Coal mines in Jharkhand that are being actively mined.
    • Stock: Resources that have the potential to satisfy human needs but we do not have the appropriate technology to access them. Example: Hydrogen as a source of energy.

20. Write the names of the National Symbols. Draw any three of them.

The names of the National Symbols of India are:
  • National Flag: The Tiranga (Tricolour).
  • National Emblem: The Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath.
  • National Anthem: "Jana Gana Mana".
  • National Song: "Vande Mataram".
  • National Animal: The Royal Bengal Tiger.
  • National Bird: The Indian Peacock.
  • National Flower: The Lotus.
  • National Tree: The Banyan Tree.
  • National Fruit: The Mango.
  • National River: The Ganga.
  • National Currency: The Indian Rupee (₹).

(Students are expected to draw any three symbols, such as the National Flag, the Mango, and the Peacock.)

National Flag National Fruit - Mango National Bird - Peacock