Half Yearly Class 6 Social Studies Set 2

Maximum Marks: 80

Time: 3 Hours

(i) The question paper consists of 34 questions divided into five sections: A, B, C, D and E.
(ii) All questions are compulsory.
(iii) Section A: Questions 1 to 15 are multiple-choice questions, carrying 1 mark each.
(iv) Section B: Questions 16 to 22 are short-answer questions, carrying 2 marks each.
(v) Section C: Questions 23 to 30 are short-answer questions, carrying 4 marks each.
(vi) Section D: Questions 31 to 33 are short-answer questions, carrying 5 marks each.
(vii) Section E: Question 34: Map-Based Question, carrying 4 marks.
(viii) Write answers neatly and legibly.

Syllabus: Locating Places on the Earth, Oceans and Continents, Landforms and Life, Timeline and Sources of History, India, That Is Bharat, The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation, India's Cultural Roots

Section A

Q1. Indian Standard Time (IST) is how many hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)?  (1 Mark)
(a) 4 hours 30 minutes
(b) 5 hours 30 minutes
(c) 6 hours
(d) 5 hours

Q2. Which is the smallest continent by size?  (1 Mark)
(a) Antarctica
(b) Australia
(c) Europe
(d) South America

Q3. What causes a Tsunami?  (1 Mark)
(a) Heavy rainfall
(b) Strong winds
(c) Underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions
(d) Melting glaciers

Q4. The longest parallel of latitude is called the:  (1 Mark)
(a) Prime Meridian
(b) North Pole
(c) Equator
(d) Tropic of Cancer

Q5. In ancient Tamil literature, what is the landscape for fertile agricultural plains called?  (1 Mark)
(a) Kurinji
(b) Mullai
(c) Marudam
(d) Neydal

Q6. Which Harappan city is famous for its massive dockyard?  (1 Mark)
(a) Dholavira
(b) Lothal
(c) Kalibangan
(d) Mohenjo-daro

Q7. The Jataka tales tell stories about:  (1 Mark)
(a) The Persian Emperors
(b) The previous births of the Buddha
(c) The life of Vardhamana Mahavira
(d) Ancient Greek travelers

Q8. Which intermediate direction lies between North and East?  (1 Mark)
(a) NW
(b) SE
(c) NE
(d) SW

Q9. The word 'Jambudvipa' used in ancient texts literally means:  (1 Mark)
(a) Island of seven rivers
(b) Land of the Bharatas
(c) Island of the jamun tree fruit
(d) Land of the snow

Q10. Who was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest?  (1 Mark)
(a) Arunima Sinha
(b) Gargi
(c) Bachendri Pal
(d) Anjali

Q11. UNESCO recognized which Indian tradition as a 'masterpiece of oral heritage' in 2008?  (1 Mark)
(a) Yoga
(b) Vedic chanting
(c) Sangam poetry
(d) Harappan crafts

Q12. What is the approximate period of the Indus-Sarasvati civilisation?  (1 Mark)
(a) 5000 - 3000 BCE
(b) 2600 - 1900 BCE
(c) 1500 - 500 BCE
(d) 1000 CE - 2000 CE

Q13. In which state is the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, located?  (1 Mark)
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Karnataka
(c) Kerala
(d) Andhra Pradesh

Q14. What is 'groundwater'?  (1 Mark)
(a) Water found in oceans
(b) Water found in the atmosphere as clouds
(c) Water found underground
(d) Water from melting snow

Q15. The term 'Hindustan' first appeared in an inscription of which language?  (1 Mark)
(a) Greek
(b) Sanskrit
(c) Persian
(d) Chinese

Section B

Q16. What is an atlas?  (2 Marks)

Q17. Explain why the Earth is called the 'Blue Planet'.  (2 Marks)

Q18. Define 'History' as described in the sources.  (2 Marks)

Q19. What is a "Prime Meridian"?  (2 Marks)

Q20. What is the "Roof of the World"?  (2 Marks)

Q21. How do mountains impact the water cycle?  (2 Marks)

Q22. What are "tiṇais"?  (2 Marks)

Section C

Q23. Describe the diet of the Harappan people based on archaeological evidence.  (4 marks)

Q24. Distinguish between weather and climate with examples.  (4 marks)

Q25. Why were certain Harappan cities abandoned around 1900 BCE?  (4 marks)

Q26. Explain the concept of "BCE" and "CE" using a timeline.  (4 marks)

Q27. How does the Indian Constitution define the name of the country?  (4 marks)

Q28. Discuss the role of Archaeologists and the sources they study.  (4 marks)

Q29. What common concepts are shared by the Vedic, Buddhist, and Jain schools of thought?  (4 marks)

Q30. Explain the importance of "Ahimsa" in the teachings of Mahavira and Buddha.  (4 marks)

Section D

Q31. Discuss the impact of oceans on the environment and human life.  (5 marks)

Q32. Describe the characteristics of Harappan town planning and water management.  (5 marks)

Q33. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:  (5 marks)

"In the early civilisations of Mesopotamia and Egypt, irrigation was the key to prosperity. In Egypt, farmers relied on the annual flooding of the Nile River, which left behind a layer of rich, black silt. They built small earthen walls to trap this water in basins. In Mesopotamia, where the climate was drier, engineers dug long canals to bring water from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers to distant fields. These systems required huge groups of people to work together under the direction of a central authority, leading to the development of early governments."

(i) What was the natural source of fertility for Egyptian farmers?  (1 mark)
(ii) How did the irrigation methods in Mesopotamia differ from Egypt?  (2 marks)
(iii) How did the need for water management lead to the rise of governments?  (2 marks)

Section E

Q34. Map-Based Question  (4 marks)
(i) Identify the vast, flat fertile land in North India.
(ii) Mark the desert region located in the northwest of India.
(iii) Identify the water body to the east of India.
(iv) Mark the triangular mineral-rich region in the south.