6th Social Science - 2nd Mid Term Test - Question Paper - English Medium

6th Standard Social Science Second Mid Term Test 2023 - Fully Solved Question Paper

SECOND MID TERM TEST - 2023

Standard - VI | SOCIAL SCIENCE | Fully Solved

6th Standard Social Science Mid Term Test Question Paper 2023 6th Standard Social Science Mid Term Test Question Paper 2023 6th Standard Social Science Mid Term Test Question Paper 2023
Time: 1.30 hrs Marks: 50
I. Choose the correct answer 6 x 1 = 6

1. Aryans came from

  • a) China
  • b) North Asia
  • c) Central Asia
  • d) Europe
Answer: c) Central Asia

2. Where did Buddha deliver his first Sermon?

  • a) Lumbini
  • b) Saranath
  • c) Taxila
  • d) Bodh Gaya
Answer: b) Saranath

3. Our National Motto "Sathyameva Jayate" is taken from

  • a) Brahmana
  • b) Veda
  • c) Aranyaka
  • d) Upanishad
Answer: d) Upanishad

4. The time taken to play the National Anthem is

  • a) 50 seconds
  • b) 52 minutes
  • c) 52 seconds
  • d) 120 seconds
Answer: c) 52 seconds

5. The first flag ever flown after the independence is stored in

  • a) Chennai fort Museum
  • b) Delhi Museum
  • c) Saranath Museum
  • d) Kolkata Museum
Answer: a) Chennai fort Museum

6. Agriculture is a ___________ Activity.

  • a) Primary
  • b) Secondary
  • c) Tertiary
Answer: a) Primary
II. Fill in the blanks 6 x 1 = 6

7. Adhichanallur is in _________ district.

Answer: Thoothukudi

8. _________ system is an ancient learning method.

Answer: Gurukula

9. _________ resources are being used in the present.

Answer: Actual

10. _________ was the founder of Buddhism.

Answer: Gautama Buddha

11. The National fruit of India is _________.

Answer: Mango

12. The conversion of raw materials into finished goods is called _________.

Answer: Manufacturing
III. Match 4 x 1 = 4
13. Adichanallur - gold ornaments
14. Bhikshus - Monks
15. Natural Resource - Forest
16. Rabindranath Tagore - National Anthem
IV. Short questions (Any seven only) 7 x 2 = 14

17. What were the animals domesticated by vedic people?

Cattle, goats, sheep, horses, and dogs were domesticated by Vedic people. Cattle were considered a sign of wealth.

18. Name the coins used for business transactions in vedic period?

The coins used for business transactions in the Vedic period were Nishka, Satamana (gold coins) and Krishnala (silver coins).

19. What are the tri-ratnas (three jewels) of Jainism?

The Tri-ratnas of Jainism are:
  1. Right Faith
  2. Right Knowledge
  3. Right Conduct

20. What are Resources?

Anything that can be used to satisfy a human need is called a resource. Examples include water, air, minerals, and forests.

21. What is sustainable development?

Sustainable development is the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

22. Who wrote National pledge?

The National Pledge was written by Pydimarri Venkata Subba Rao.

23. Where is the peacock Sanctuary located in Tamilnadu?

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

24. What is trade?

Trade is the economic activity of buying and selling goods and services.

25. What is called Barter System?

The Barter System is a method of exchange where goods or services are directly exchanged for other goods or services without using a medium of exchange, such as money.

26. What was the necessity for the invention of Money?

Money was invented to overcome the problems of the barter system, such as the lack of a double coincidence of wants, a common measure of value, and a standard for deferred payments.
V. Answer in Detail (Any three only) 3 x 5 = 15

27. Write about the Vedic women in a paragraph.

During the Rig Vedic period, women were respected and enjoyed considerable freedom. They were educated and had the right to choose their husbands. Some women like Ghosha, Apala, and Visvavara even composed hymns. They actively participated in public life and attended assemblies like 'Sabha' and 'Samiti'. However, in the Later Vedic period, their status declined. Their role was restricted to the household, their right to education was denied, and practices like child marriage became common.

28. Name the eight fold path of Buddhism?

The Eightfold Path of Buddhism, also known as Ashtangika Marga, consists of:
  1. Right View
  2. Right Thought
  3. Right Speech
  4. Right Action
  5. Right Livelihood
  6. Right Effort
  7. Right Mindfulness
  8. Right Concentration

29. How are natural resources classified? Explain any three with examples.

Natural resources can be classified on various bases. Three main classifications are:
1. On the basis of Origin:
  • Biotic Resources: Obtained from the biosphere and have life. E.g., Forests, animals, crops.
  • Abiotic Resources: Composed of non-living things. E.g., Rocks, minerals, water, air.
2. On the basis of Renewability:
  • Renewable Resources: Resources that can be replenished or renewed naturally over time. E.g., Solar energy, wind energy, water.
  • Non-renewable Resources: Resources that have a limited stock and take millions of years to form. E.g., Coal, petroleum, natural gas.
3. On the basis of Distribution:
  • Ubiquitous Resources: Found everywhere on Earth. E.g., Air, sunlight.
  • Localised Resources: Found only in certain places. E.g., Copper, iron ore, gold.

30. How are the industries classified on the basis of raw materials?

On the basis of raw materials, industries are classified as follows:
  • Agro-based industries: These industries use plant and animal-based products as their raw materials. Examples: Cotton textile industry, sugar industry, food processing.
  • Mineral-based industries: These are primary industries that use mineral ores as their raw materials. Examples: Iron and steel industry, cement industry, aluminium industry.
  • Marine-based industries: These industries use products from the sea and oceans as raw materials. Examples: Seafood processing, fish oil manufacturing.
  • Forest-based industries: These industries utilize forest produce as raw materials. Examples: Paper industry, furniture manufacturing, pharmaceuticals from herbs.
VI. Map 5 x 1 = 5

31. On the out line Map of India Mark the following places.

  1. Neyveli: Located in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu.
  2. Bay of Bengal: The large body of water to the east of India.
  3. Arabian Sea: The large body of water to the west of India.
  4. Indian Ocean: The ocean to the south of the Indian peninsula.
  5. Iron Mining in Kanjamalai (Salem): A hill located in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu, known for its iron ore deposits.
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