6th Social Science - 2nd Mid Term Exam 2024 - Original Question Paper | Virudhunagar District | English Medium

Standard 6 Social Science Second Mid Term Test 2024 - Virudhunagar | Fully Solved Question Paper

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Virudhunagar District

Common Second Mid Term Test - 2024

Standard: 6 | Marks: 30 | Time: 1.30 Hrs.

I. Choose the correct answer:

4 x 1 = 4

  1. 1) Our National Motto "Sathyameva Jayate" is taken from ______.

    1. Brahmana
    2. Veda
    3. Aranyaka
    4. Upanishad

    Answer: d) Upanishad

  2. 2) How many Trithankaras were there in Jainism?

    1. 23
    2. 24
    3. 25
    4. 26

    Answer: b) 24

  3. 3) The National Anthem was written by ______.

    1. Devandranath Tagore
    2. Bharathiyar
    3. Rabindranath Tagore
    4. Balagangadhar Tilak

    Answer: c) Rabindranath Tagore

  4. 4) ______ hoists the flag on Independence day in Delhi.

    1. The Prime Minister
    2. The President
    3. Vice President
    4. Any Political Leader

    Answer: a) The Prime Minister

II. Fill in the blanks:

4 x 1 = 4

  1. 5) ______ resources are the most valuable resources.

    Answer: Human resources are the most valuable resources.

  2. 6) The National emblem was adopted from the Asoka Pillar of ______.

    Answer: The National emblem was adopted from the Asoka Pillar of Sarnath.

  3. 7) The percentage of population in the cities ______ of Tamil Nadu.

    Answer: The percentage of population in the cities 48.4% of Tamil Nadu.

  4. 8) According to Gandhiji the villages are ______ of the nation.

    Answer: According to Gandhiji the villages are the backbone of the nation.

III. Match the following:

4 x 1 = 4

9) Mahavira - Vardhamana

10) Natural resource - Forest

11) Pingali Venkayya - National flag

12) Cattle rearing - Primary occupation

Correct Matches:

  • 9) Mahavira - Vardhamana
  • 10) Natural resource - Forest
  • 11) Pingali Venkayya - National flag
  • 12) Cattle rearing - Primary occupation

IV. Answer any 4 questions:

4 x 2 = 8

  1. 13) Name the four vedas.

    The four vedas are:

    1. Rig Veda
    2. Yajur Veda
    3. Sama Veda
    4. Atharva Veda

  2. 14) What are the Tri-ratnas (three jewels) of Jainism?

    The Tri-ratnas (three jewels) of Jainism are:

    1. Right Faith (Samyak Darshan)
    2. Right Knowledge (Samyak Gyan)
    3. Right Conduct (Samyak Charitra)

  3. 15) What are resources?

    Anything that has some utility and can be used to satisfy human needs and wants is called a resource. Examples include water, air, minerals, forests, and human skills.

  4. 16) What do the colours in our National Flag represent?

    • Saffron: Represents courage and sacrifice.
    • White: Represents truth, peace, and purity.
    • Green: Represents prosperity and fertility.

  5. 17) Sandhai - Define.

    A 'Sandhai' is a traditional local market, usually held on a specific day of the week in villages and towns. It is a place where farmers, craftsmen, and small traders sell their produce and goods directly to consumers.

V. Answer any two questions:

2 x 5 = 10

  1. 18) Name the eight fold path of Buddhism.

    The eight-fold path of Buddhism, also known as the 'Astangika Marga', consists of:

    1. Right Understanding: Correct knowledge about the Four Noble Truths.
    2. Right Thought: Pure thoughts, free from lust, ill-will, and cruelty.
    3. Right Speech: Abstaining from lying, slander, and harsh speech.
    4. Right Action: Not killing, stealing, or engaging in misconduct.
    5. Right Livelihood: Earning a living through honest means.
    6. Right Effort: Preventing evil thoughts and producing good ones.
    7. Right Mindfulness: Being aware of one's body, feelings, and thoughts.
    8. Right Concentration: Practicing meditation to achieve a higher state of consciousness.

  2. 19) Write about the vedic women in a paragraph.

    During the Early Vedic period, women enjoyed considerable freedom and were respected in society. They had access to education and some even composed Vedic hymns. Women scholars like Gargi and Maitreyi were renowned for their knowledge. They could choose their husbands through a practice called 'Swayamvara' and participated in public assemblies like 'Sabha' and 'Samiti'. However, in the Later Vedic period, their status declined. Their role was largely confined to the household, and their participation in public life and access to education became restricted.

  3. 20) How can resources be conserved?

    Resources can be conserved through various methods to ensure their availability for future generations. Key strategies include:

    • The 3Rs Principle: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle materials to minimize waste and consumption.
    • Sustainable Management: Using resources wisely without depleting them. For example, practicing afforestation to replenish forests.
    • Use of Renewable Energy: Shifting to solar, wind, and hydro power to conserve non-renewable resources like coal and petroleum.
    • Water Conservation: Implementing rainwater harvesting and preventing water pollution.
    • Technological Advancement: Developing efficient technologies that use fewer resources to produce the same output.
    • Public Awareness: Educating people about the importance of conservation.

  4. 21) Write down the occupations in the service sector.

    The service sector, also known as the tertiary sector, provides services rather than producing goods. Some of the major occupations in the service sector are:

    • Transportation: Drivers, pilots, railway staff.
    • Communication: Postal services, telecommunication, IT professionals.
    • Trade and Commerce: Banking, insurance, real estate.
    • Healthcare: Doctors, nurses, pharmacists.
    • Education: Teachers, professors, researchers.
    • Hospitality and Tourism: Hotel staff, tour guides.
    • Entertainment: Artists, actors, musicians.
    • Public Administration: Government employees, police, defense services.
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