Abhinav Foundation’s
MOHAN MALI INTERNATIONAL SC HOOL, KAVATHE MAHAKAL,
Affiliation No. 1130881
CLASS 6H TERM - II EXAMINATION (2024 - 2025)
TIME : 3 Hrs. Sub :- SOCIAL SCIENCE F.M. 80
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HISTORY
QI) Fill in the blanks:- 6M
i) ______________ was a word used fro large landowner in Tamil.
ii) Ploughmen were known as ______________ in Tamil.
iii) Most grihapatis were ______________ landowners.
iv) _____________ was a great astronomer.
v) Stories about gods and goddesses are found in the ____________.
vi) _____________ is recognized as the author of the Sanskrit Ramayana.
QII)Match the following :- 5M
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Stupa a. Place where the image of the deity is installed
2. Shikhara b. Mound
3. Mandapa c. Circular path around the stupa
4. Garbhagriha d. Place in temples where people could assemble
5. Pradakshinapatha e. Tower
QIII) Write in a single word/ sentence:- 5M
1) Often the largest landowner – 2) Grihapatis –
3) Shrenis – 4) In praise of –
5) Stupa -
QIV)Answer the following in detail. (Any FOUR) :- (2.5 * 4=10 M)
i) What kinds of evidence do historians use to find out about trade and trade
routes?
ii) Compare the drainage system in your locality with that of the cities
mentioned in the lesson. What similarities and differences do you notice.?
iii) Mention three authors who wrote about Harshavardhana.
iv) What changes do you find in the army at this time?
v) What were the new administrative arrangements during this period?
GEOGRAPHY
QI) Fill in the blanks:- 5M
i) The deepest point on the earth is ______________ in the Pacific Ocean.
ii) The _____________ Ocean is named after a country.
iii) The _______________ is a narrow contact zone of land, water and air that
Supports life.
iv) The Greater Himalayas are also known as _____________.
v) The river Narmada falls into the __________________ sea.
QII) Tick the correct answers :- 6M
a) The mountain range that separates Europe from Asia is
i) the Andes ii) the Himalayas iii) the Urals
b) Which is the largest continent?
i) Africa ii) Asia iii) Australia
c) The southernmost Himalayas are known as
i) Shivaliks ii) Himadri iii) Himachal
d) Sahyadris is also known as
i) Aravali ii) Western Ghats iii) Himadri
e) The oldest mountain range in India is the
i) Aravali hills ii) Western ghat iii) Himalayas
f) The Indian islands in the Arabian Sea are known as
i) Andaman and Nicobar Islands ii) Lakshadweep Islands iii) Maldives
QIII) Write in a single word/ sentence:- 5M
a) The Biosphere –
b) The blue planet-
c) The earth is surrounded by a layer of gas -
d) The narrow zone of contact between the land, water and air-
e) The solid portion of the earth -
QIV) Answer the following in detail. (Any FOUR) :- (2.5 * 4=10 M)
i) Name the major continents of the Earth.
ii) Name the different layers of atmosphere.
iii) Name the delta formed by the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.
iv) India shares it’s land boundaries with seven countries. Name them.
v) Which two major rivers fall into the Arabian Sea?
CIVICS
QI) Fill in the blanks:- 6M
i) In a panchayat the elected members are called ________________ .
ii) The city is divided into several _____________ .
iii) In a municipal corporation the elected members are called ______________ .
iv) Groups of councilors deal with issues that affect the _______________ .
v) Elections are held once every _______________ years for the panchayat as
well as for the municipality.
vi) While the councilors make decisions the administrative staff led by the
Commissioner ___________________ these.
QII) Answer the following in a few words :- 12 M
a) Define Terrace Farming.
b) Differentiate between agriculture labourers and farmers in India.
c) Who is a Municipal Councilor?
d) List at least two different tasks that the Municipality does.
e) Define Urban Administration.
f) Define Rural Livelihoods.
QIV) Answer the following in detail. (Any FOUR) :- (2.5 * 4=10 M)
1) Why did the children go to YasminKhala’s house?
2) What did Gangabai do and why?
3) How does the Municipal Corporation earn the money to do its work?
4) In what ways is a permanent and regular job different from a casual job?
Discuss.
5) What benefits does Sudha get along with her salary?
