Class 6 Social Science: Sample Paper - 2 | Sample Papers For Class 6 PDF Download

Time: 3 hrs
Total Marks: 80

General Instructions:

• The question paper consists of 34 questions and is divided into four sections: A, B, C, and D.
• All questions are compulsory.
• Section A comprises question numbers 1 to 15. These are multiple-choice questions carrying one mark each. You are to select one most appropriate response out of the four provided options.
• Section B comprises question numbers 16 to 22. These are short-answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
• Section C comprises question numbers 23 to 31. These are short-answer questions carrying 4 marks each.
• Section D comprises question numbers 32 to 34. These are short-answer questions carrying 5 marks each.

Section A  [1 x 15 Marks]

Q2: Which ocean is bordered by Asia to the north, Africa to the west, and Australia to the east? 
(a) Pacific Ocean
(b) Atlantic Ocean
(c) Indian Ocean
(d) Southern Ocean

Q3: What is the significance of the term "Sapta Sindhava" in describing ancient India? 
(a) It refers to the seven mountains bordering the Subcontinent
(b) It names the northwest region as the land of seven rivers, linked to the Indus
(c) It describes the seven kingdoms listed in ancient texts
(d) It identifies the seven seas surrounding the Subcontinent

Q4: What historical impact did Indian chintz have on European markets in the 17th century? 
(a) It led to a ban on European textile imports
(b) It caused a decline in the popularity of silk fabrics
(c) It prompted England and France to restrict its import to protect local products
(d) It inspired the mass production of synthetic fabrics

Q5: What levels does the Panchayati Raj operate at? 
(a) International, national, and local
(b) District, block, and village
(c) City, district, and state
(d) Block, city, and international

Q6: Why aren’t time zone boundaries always perfectly aligned with 15° longitude intervals? 
(a) The Earth’s rotation varies over time
(b) Countries adjust time zones to match their borders
(c) Latitude changes the way time is calculated
(d) The International Date Line shifts all time zones

Q7: What caused the Sarasvati River to dry up? 
(a) Floods
(b) Climate
(c) Earthquakes
(d) Trade

Q8: What role does 'dharma' play in a family according to Indian traditions? 
(a) It signifies legal responsibilities only
(b) It refers to the financial dealings within the family
(c) It represents doing one’s duty towards family and society
(d) It is about individual success only

Q9: Which ancient collection of stories, originally in Sanskrit, has influenced literature across India and beyond, with numerous adaptations in over 50 languages? 
(a) Pañchatantra
(b) Jataka Tales
(c) Hitopadesha
(d) Kathasaritsagara

Q10: What natural disaster, caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption, can travel thousands of kilometers and devastate coastal areas? 
(a) Cyclone
(b) Monsoon
(c) Tsunami
(d) Storm Surge

Q11: Why did Siddhārtha Gautama abandon his royal life to become the Buddha? 
(a) He sought to conquer neighboring kingdoms
(b) He was inspired by a vision of deities
(c) He encountered suffering and sought its cause
(d) He aimed to establish a new Vedic ritual system

Q12: What is the primary role of governance? 
(a) To provide jobs to citizens
(b) To enforce personal rules at home
(c) To manage society's operations through rules and decisions
(d) To oversee international laws only

Q13: What makes floodplains particularly suitable for agriculture compared to other landforms? 
(a) They have steep slopes that retain water well
(b) Rivers deposit sediments that create fertile soil
(c) They are rich in mineral deposits like plateaus
(d) Their high altitude supports diverse crops

Q14: What differentiates economic activities from non-economic activities? 
(a) Economic activities are always illegal
(b) Non-economic activities generate income
(c) Economic activities are performed in exchange for money
(d) Non-economic activities are performed by professionals only

Q15: How have the Rāmāyana and Mahābhārata contributed to cultural unity across diverse Indian communities? 
(a) By remaining exclusive to Sanskrit-speaking elites
(b) Through adaptations into regional languages and tribal folklore
(c) By enforcing a single interpretation of their narratives
(d) Through their rejection by modern Indian literature

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Section B  [2 x 7 Marks]

Q16:  How does a compass assist in finding directions? 

Q17:  Why is Antarctica uninhabited by humans permanently? 

Q18:  How are mountains both helpful and challenging? 

Q19:  How do oral traditions preserve the past? 

Q20:  What makes the Peninsular Plateau unique in India? 

Q21: Why did Harappans build granaries? 

Q22:  How does the Panchatantra teach moral values? 

Section C  [4 x 9 Marks]

Q23: (i) What is the Tropic of Cancer?
(ii) How does it affect India’s climate? 

Q24: (i) What is the smallest continent?
(ii) Why is it called a ‘continent’ despite its size?  

Q25: (i) How do valleys support farming?
(ii) Name one famous valley in India.  

Q26: (i) What are manuscripts?
(ii) Why are they hard to read today?  

Q27: Label the following with Oceans.  

Q28: (i) What were Harappan weights used for?
(ii) How do they show trade skills?  

Q29: (i) What are the Upanishads?
(ii) How do they influence Indian thought?  

Q30: (i) What connects India’s diverse food habits?
(ii) Give an example of a shared food practice.  

Q31: (i) How do festivals strengthen family bonds?
(ii) Name one festival that does this.  

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Section D [5 x 3 Marks]

Q32: Explain the role of the Panchayat Samiti. How does it link villages to districts?  

Q33:  X and Y are rural bodies. X includes all village adults meeting to discuss issues. Y oversees many villages at the block level.
(i) Name X.
(ii) What does X decide?
(iii) Name Y.
(iv) Give one duty of Y.
(v) How do X and Y improve rural life? 

Q34:  What challenges do economic activities face? Give one challenge for each type and explain. 

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