Textbook Solutions: Our Life in Society | History and Civics Class 6 (Maharashtra Board) PDF Download

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Our Life in Society 
 
EXERCISE [PAGE 61] 
Exercise | Q 1.1 | Page 61 
Fill in the blank. 
Man felt the need for ____________ for the day to day affairs of society to run 
smoothly. 
Solution: Man felt the need for rules for the day to day affairs of society to run 
smoothly. 
Exercise | Q 1.2 | Page 61 
Fill in the blank. 
____________ helps the development of people’s talents. 
Solution: Society helps the development of people’s talents. 
Exercise | Q 1.3 | Page 61 
Fill in the blank. 
We all have some emotional and some ____________ needs, too. 
Solution: We all have some emotional and some physical needs, too. 
Exercise | Q 2.1 | Page 61 
Answer in one sentence. 
Which are our basic needs? 
Solution: Food, clothes, shelter, education, and health are the basic needs of man. 
Exercise | Q 2.2 | Page 61 
Answer in one sentence. 
Whose company do we like? 
Solution: We like the company of our family members, relatives, and friends. 
Exercise | Q 2.3 | Page 61 
What opportunities does society provide us with? 
Solution: Society provides the opportunities for expressing our thoughts and feelings 
and to develop our artistic and other talents. 
Exercise | Q 3.1 | Page 61 
What do you think? Answer in two or three sentence. 
How is a society formed? 
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Our Life in Society 
 
EXERCISE [PAGE 61] 
Exercise | Q 1.1 | Page 61 
Fill in the blank. 
Man felt the need for ____________ for the day to day affairs of society to run 
smoothly. 
Solution: Man felt the need for rules for the day to day affairs of society to run 
smoothly. 
Exercise | Q 1.2 | Page 61 
Fill in the blank. 
____________ helps the development of people’s talents. 
Solution: Society helps the development of people’s talents. 
Exercise | Q 1.3 | Page 61 
Fill in the blank. 
We all have some emotional and some ____________ needs, too. 
Solution: We all have some emotional and some physical needs, too. 
Exercise | Q 2.1 | Page 61 
Answer in one sentence. 
Which are our basic needs? 
Solution: Food, clothes, shelter, education, and health are the basic needs of man. 
Exercise | Q 2.2 | Page 61 
Answer in one sentence. 
Whose company do we like? 
Solution: We like the company of our family members, relatives, and friends. 
Exercise | Q 2.3 | Page 61 
What opportunities does society provide us with? 
Solution: Society provides the opportunities for expressing our thoughts and feelings 
and to develop our artistic and other talents. 
Exercise | Q 3.1 | Page 61 
What do you think? Answer in two or three sentence. 
How is a society formed? 
Solution: 
1. A society is formed when people come together to achieve certain common 
objectives. 
2. A society includes different groups, institutions, and organisations. 
Exercise | Q 3.2 | Page 61 
What do you think? Answer in two or three sentence. 
Why is it necessary to set up a permanent system in society? 
Solution: 
1. In order to fulfill needs like food, clothing, shelter, and security, society has to 
create a permanent system. 
2. Without a system, the day-to-day affairs of the society cannot be carried on. 
3. A system is essential for the continued existence of the society 
Exercise | Q 3.3 | Page 61 
What do you think? Answer in two or three sentence. 
What makes life in society more stable and organized? 
Solution:  
1. A Vast system needs to be created includes factories to manufacture tools and 
equipment used for farming, a market for the goods produced, etc. 
2. The existence of many such systems makes a society stable and organised. 
Exercise | Q 3.4 | Page 61 
What do you think? Answer in two or three sentence. 
If there were no social institutions, what difficulties would we have faced? 
Solution: 
1. If there were no social institutions individual development would not have taken 
place at the fullest. It would be difficult to meet our physical and emotional needs. 
2. There would be no social stability or security. 
Exercise | Q 4.1 | Page 61 
What would you do in the following situations? 
Your friend has forgotten to bring something they need to school. 
Solution: First, I would ask him if I could help. I will offer him the things which he needs. 
If I don't have it I will inform the teacher and ensure that it reaches him. After all, a friend 
in need is a friend indeed. 
Exercise | Q 4 .2 | Page 61 
What would you do in the following situations? 
You meet a blind or otherwise handicapped person on the way. 
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Our Life in Society 
 
EXERCISE [PAGE 61] 
Exercise | Q 1.1 | Page 61 
Fill in the blank. 
Man felt the need for ____________ for the day to day affairs of society to run 
smoothly. 
Solution: Man felt the need for rules for the day to day affairs of society to run 
smoothly. 
Exercise | Q 1.2 | Page 61 
Fill in the blank. 
____________ helps the development of people’s talents. 
Solution: Society helps the development of people’s talents. 
Exercise | Q 1.3 | Page 61 
Fill in the blank. 
We all have some emotional and some ____________ needs, too. 
Solution: We all have some emotional and some physical needs, too. 
Exercise | Q 2.1 | Page 61 
Answer in one sentence. 
Which are our basic needs? 
Solution: Food, clothes, shelter, education, and health are the basic needs of man. 
Exercise | Q 2.2 | Page 61 
Answer in one sentence. 
Whose company do we like? 
Solution: We like the company of our family members, relatives, and friends. 
Exercise | Q 2.3 | Page 61 
What opportunities does society provide us with? 
Solution: Society provides the opportunities for expressing our thoughts and feelings 
and to develop our artistic and other talents. 
Exercise | Q 3.1 | Page 61 
What do you think? Answer in two or three sentence. 
How is a society formed? 
Solution: 
1. A society is formed when people come together to achieve certain common 
objectives. 
2. A society includes different groups, institutions, and organisations. 
Exercise | Q 3.2 | Page 61 
What do you think? Answer in two or three sentence. 
Why is it necessary to set up a permanent system in society? 
Solution: 
1. In order to fulfill needs like food, clothing, shelter, and security, society has to 
create a permanent system. 
2. Without a system, the day-to-day affairs of the society cannot be carried on. 
3. A system is essential for the continued existence of the society 
Exercise | Q 3.3 | Page 61 
What do you think? Answer in two or three sentence. 
What makes life in society more stable and organized? 
Solution:  
1. A Vast system needs to be created includes factories to manufacture tools and 
equipment used for farming, a market for the goods produced, etc. 
2. The existence of many such systems makes a society stable and organised. 
Exercise | Q 3.4 | Page 61 
What do you think? Answer in two or three sentence. 
If there were no social institutions, what difficulties would we have faced? 
Solution: 
1. If there were no social institutions individual development would not have taken 
place at the fullest. It would be difficult to meet our physical and emotional needs. 
2. There would be no social stability or security. 
Exercise | Q 4.1 | Page 61 
What would you do in the following situations? 
Your friend has forgotten to bring something they need to school. 
Solution: First, I would ask him if I could help. I will offer him the things which he needs. 
If I don't have it I will inform the teacher and ensure that it reaches him. After all, a friend 
in need is a friend indeed. 
Exercise | Q 4 .2 | Page 61 
What would you do in the following situations? 
You meet a blind or otherwise handicapped person on the way. 
Solution: I will first ask if he needs help and extends a helping hand to him. I will help 
him cross the road and ensure that he reaches his destination safely.