Exploring Society India and Beyond Class 6 Solutions

Class 6 Exploring Society India and Beyond Solutions

Class 6 SST Exploring Society India and Beyond NCERT Solutions

Theme A India and the World: Land and the People

Chapter 1 Locating Places on the Earth Class 6 Questions and Answers

1. Observe the picture. What do you notice? Class 6
2. What is a map and how do we use it? What are its main components? Class 6
3. Mark the hospital. What is the meaning of the blue-coloured areas? Class 6
4. Draw a simple map of a school’s playground. Let us assume it is a rectangle. Class 6
5. Consider the map of the small city again. Identify the correct and incorrect statements. Class 6
6. Draw a rough map of your locality or your village, including your home. Class 6
7. Using the same terms, write down your move if you play black. Class 6
8. If the globe or atlas in your class has well-marked latitudes and longitudes. Class 6
9. Two friends, one sitting in Porbandar (Gujarat) and the other in Tinsukia (Assam). Class 6
10. Calculate the real distance from the estuary of the Narmada River to the estuary of the Ganga river. Class 6
11. Why do we need symbols and colours in the map? Class 6
12. What is the difference between local time and standard time? Discuss it in groups. Class 6
13. Mark the following statements. Explain your answers with a sentence or two. Class 6
14. The Equator is also a parallel of latitude. Class 6
15. Locating Places on the Earth Class 6 Notes
16. Locating Places on the Earth Class 6 MCQ
17. Locating Places on the Earth Class 6 Assertion and Reason Questions
18. Locating Places on the Earth Class 6 Fill in the Blanks
19. Locating Places on the Earth Class 6 Very Short Question Answer
20. Locating Places on the Earth Class 6 Short Question Answer
21. Locating Places on the Earth Class 6 Long Question Answer
22. Locating Places on the Earth Class 6 Case Study Based Questions

Chapter 2 Oceans and Continents Class 6 Questions and Answers

1. What are oceans and continents? What are their names and their distribution? Class 6
2. What are the circular lines in each map called? And do you know what the lines. Class 6
3. If there is such abundance of water on the planet, why is there so much talk. Class 6
4. Locate the five oceans and, in the table below, mark the hemisphere. Class 6
5. Counting the numbers of squares, name the largest continent and the smallest. Class 6
6. Explain the following terms: (a) Continent (b) Ocean (c) Island: Class 6
7. On the outline map of the world given below, label all the continents and oceans. Class 6
8. Oceans and Continents Class 6 Notes
9. Oceans and Continents Class 6 MCQ
10. Oceans and Continents Class 6 Assertion and Reason Questions
11. Oceans and Continents Class 6 Fill in the Blanks
12. Oceans and Continents Class 6 True or False Questions
13. Oceans and Continents Class 6 Very Short Question Answer
14. Oceans and Continents Class 6 Short Question Answer
15. Oceans and Continents Class 6 Long Question Answer

Chapter 3 Landforms and Life Class 6 Questions and Answers

1. What are the major types of landforms and their significance to life and culture? Class 6
2. As a class activity, form groups of four or five students and observe the school’s surroundings. Class 6
3. These images depict a few challenges that people living in the mountains may face. Class 6
4. Also discuss why, despite many such challenges, people still choose to live. Class 6
5. Use the colour code to add a landform to each name. For instance, ‘Tibetan plateau'. Class 6
6. Can you give examples of river sources or confluences from your region. Class 6
7. In what type of landform is your town/village/city located? Class 6
8. List a few famous pilgrimage spots in India along with the landforms in which they are found. Class 6
9. Ganga is a tributary to the Yamuna. Deserts have unique flora and fauna. Class 6
10. Landforms and Life Class 6 Notes
11. Landforms and Life Class 6 MCQ
12. Landforms and Life Class 6 Assertion and Reason Questions
13. Landforms and Life Class 6 Fill in the Blanks
14. Landforms and Life Class 6 True or False Questions
15. Landforms and Life Class 6 Very Short Question Answer
16. Landforms and Life Class 6 Short Question Answer
17. Landforms and Life Class 6 Long Question Answer
18. Landforms and Life Class 6 Case Study Based Questions

Theme B Tapestry of the Past

Chapter 4 Timeline and Sources of History Class 6 Questions and Answers

1. How do we measure historical time? Class 6
2. What is the earliest memory you can recollect? Do you remember how old you were. Class 6
3. Practice a few examples with your classmates. For example, to return to the question. Class 6
4. Create a timeline stretching from 1900 CE to the current year and place the dates. Class 6
5. How did you find details about your family’s past? Did you rely on things like photographs. Class 6
6. Have you ever seen old coins, books, clothes, jewellery or utensils in and around your house? Class 6
7. There are a few images of different sources of history given below. Class 6
8. In the above picture, look at some activities of early humans in a rock shelter. Class 6
9. Observe the scene given in textbook. It depicts an agricultural community. Class 6
10. As a project, write the history of your family (or village if you live in one) Class 6
11. A few exercises with dates: Place these dates chronologically on the timeline: Class 6
12. Plan a visit to a nearby museum: the visit should be prepared with some prior research. Class 6
13. Timeline and Sources of History Class 6 Notes
14. Timeline and Sources of History Class 6 MCQ
15. Timeline and Sources of History Class 6 Assertion and Reason Questions
16. Timeline and Sources of History Class 6 Fill in the Blanks
17. Timeline and Sources of History Class 6 Very Short Question Answer
18. Timeline and Sources of History Class 6 Short Question Answer
19. Timeline and Sources of History Class 6 Long Question Answer
20. Timeline and Sources of History Class 6 Case Study Based Questions

Chapter 5 India That is Bharat Class 6 Questions and Answers

1. How do we define India? Class 6
2. Consider the physical map of the Indian Subcontinent at the start of the chapter. Class 6
3. Do you recognise the names of any regions given in the map. Class 6
4. In this reproduction of the first page of the original Constitution of India. Class 6
5. Discuss what could be the meaning of the quotation at the start of the chapter. Class 6
6. If you were born some 2,000 years ago and had the chance to name our country. Class 6
7. India That is Bharat Class 6 Notes
8. India That is Bharat Class 6 MCQ
9. India That is Bharat Class 6 Assertion and Reason Questions
10. India That is Bharat Class 6 True or False
11. India That is Bharat Class 6 Very Short Question Answer
12. India That is Bharat Class 6 Short Question Answer
13. India That is Bharat Class 6 Long Question Answer

Chapter 6 The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation Class 6 Questions and Answers

1. What is a civilisation? A civilisation is a advanced stage of human societies. Class 6
2. Which of the above characteristics do you think is the most fundamental. Class 6
3. Why are the inhabitants of this civilisation called ‘Harappans’ today? Class 6
4. Have a debate in class about the last two interpretations. Class 6
5. Imagine the large number of workers required to build such a network of reservoirs. Class 6
6. Imagine you cook a meal in a Harappan house. Class 6
7. Can you make out what activities or aspects of life were important for the Harappans? Class 6
8. Complete the story found on the Lothal pot. How was such a story. Class 6
9. Why does the civilisation studied in this chapter have several names? Class 6
10. Write a brief report (150 to 200 words) summing up some of the achievements. Class 6
11. Let us imagine a Harappan man or woman being transported to an average kitchen. Class 6
12. What mindset does the system of reservoirs at Dholavira reflect? Claas 6
13. It is often said that the Harappans had a high civic sense. Class 6
14. The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation Class 6 Notes
15. The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation Class 6 MCQ
16. The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation Class 6 Assertion and Reason Questions
17. The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation Class 6 Fill in the Blanks
18. The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation Class 6 Very Short Question Answer
19. The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation Class 6 Short Question Answer
20. The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation Class 6 Long Question Answer

Theme C Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions

Chapter 7 India’s Cultural Roots Class 6 Questions and Answers

1. What are the Vedas? What is their message? Class 6
2. Do you know the term for a society where people select their leaders? Class 6
3. Have you heard or read any other story that conveyed an important message? Class 6
4. Discuss the way the Buddha is depicted in the above panel. Class 6
5. Observe the above panel (from a Jain temple in New Delhi). Class 6
6. If you were Nachiketa, what questions would you like to ask Yama? Class 6
7. Discuss in class the quotation of the Buddha which begins with “Not by water is one made pure". Class 6
8. Consider and discuss in class Andre Beteille’s thought. Class 6
9. As a class activity, list two or three tribal groups from your region or State. Class 6
10. India’s Cultural Roots Class 6 Notes
11. India’s Cultural Roots Class 6 MCQ
12. India’s Cultural Roots Class 6 Assertion and Reason Questions
13. India’s Cultural Roots Class 6 Fill in the Blanks
14. India’s Cultural Roots Class 6 Very Short Question Answer
15. India’s Cultural Roots Class 6 Short Question Answer
16. India’s Cultural Roots Class 6 Long Question Answer
17. India’s Cultural Roots Class 6 Case Study Based Questions

Chapter 8 Unity in Diversity or Many in the One Class 6 Questions and Answers

1. What is meant by ‘unity in diversity’ in the Indian scenario? Class 6
2. As a class activity, make lists of (1) the birthplaces of at least 5 classmates. Class 6
3. As a class activity, make a list of ingredients (grains, spices, etc.) Class 6
4. Explain how the example of the sari reflects both unity and diversity. Class 6
5. In the above pictures, can you recognise what a sari has been used for? Class 6
6. What is your favourite festival and how is it celebrated in your region? Class 6
7. In a class discussion, try to identify the episode depicted in the painting. Class 6
8. Conduct a class discussion on the two quotations at the start of the chapter. Class 6
9. Select a few stories from the Pahchatantra and discuss how their message. Class 6
10. Collect a few folk tales from your region and discuss their messages. Class 6
11. Discuss in class the following quotation by India’s first prime minister. Class 6
12. Unity in Diversity or Many in the One Class 6 Notes
13. Unity in Diversity or Many in the One Class 6 MCQ
14. Unity in Diversity or Many in the One Class 6 Assertion and Reason Questions
15. Unity in Diversity or Many in the One Class 6 Fill in the Blanks
16. Unity in Diversity or Many in the One Class 6 Very Short Question Answer
17. Unity in Diversity or Many in the One Class 6 Short Question Answer
18. Unity in Diversity or Many in the One Class 6 Long Question Answer
19. Unity in Diversity or Many in the One Class 6 Case Study Based Questions

Theme D Governance and Democracy

Chapter 9 Family and Community Class 6 Questions and Answers

1. Why is the family unit important? Class 6
2. What types of families do you see in your neighbourhood? Class 6
3. Make a list of all the members of your family you can think of, including a few distant. Class 6
4. Answer these questions and compare your answers with a few classmates: Class 6
5. Draw a simple tree of this family of seven members. Class 6
6. Why does Tenzing’s father consult his wife for special expenses? Class 6
7. Create a story of a family some-where in India, where we see some family values practised. Class 6
8. Make a list of all people outside your family that are supporting. Class 6
9. What types of communities are you part of? Class 6
10. What are some of the rules you follow in your family and neighbourhood? Class 6
11. Do you think some rules are unfair to a few people in the family or community? Why? Class 6
12. Describe several situations that you have observed where community support makes a difference. Class 6
13. Family and Community Class 6 Notes
14. Family and Community Class 6 MCQ
15. Family and Community Class 6 Assertion and Reason Questions
16. Family and Community Class 6 Fill in the Blanks
17. Family and Community Class 6 Very Short Question Answer
18. Family and Community Class 6 Short Question Answer
19. Family and Community Class 6 Long Question Answer

Chapter 10 Grassroots Democracy Part 1 Governance Class 6 Questions and Answers

1. What is the meaning of ‘governance’? Class 6
2. Describe the two pictures given in Fig. what differences do you see between them? Class 6
3. Can you identify the categories of public service or other activities. Class 6
4. Explain how the three government organs are at work in the case of the cybercriminals. Class 6
5. As a class activity, can you imagine the sort of disorder we might witness. Class 6
6. Observe the table. Highlight the functions and responsibilities that affect your life. Class 6
7. What is the meaning of democracy? What is the difference between direct democracy. Class 6
8. Why do we need three tiers of government? Class 6
9. Many of you will remember the lockdown that took place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Class 6
10. Grassroots Democracy Part 1 Governance Class 6 Notes
11. Grassroots Democracy Part 1 Governance Class 6 MCQ
12. Grassroots Democracy Part 1 Governance Class 6 Assertion and Reason Questions
13. Grassroots Democracy Part 1 Governance Class 6 Fill in the Blanks
14. Grassroots Democracy Part 1 Governance Class 6 Very Short Question Answer
15. Grassroots Democracy Part 1 Governance Class 6 Short Question Answer
16. Grassroots Democracy Part 1 Governance Class 6 Long Question Answer

Chapter 11 Grassroots Democracy Part 2 Local Government in Rural Areas Class 6 Questions and Answers

1. What are Panchayati Raj institutions? Class 6
2. How do you think can these old maps be helpful for us? Class 6
3. As a class activity, let four or five students form a Bal Panchayat. Class 6
4. Why do you think it is important for the government to pay more attention. Class 6
5. What similarities and differences do you notice between the governance system. Class 6
6. If you get an opportunity to meet a few Panchayat members. Class 6
7. Can you name the three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system. Class 6
8. In your view, what type of person should be a Gram Panchayat member? Class 6
9. Local Government in Rural Areas Class 6 Notes
10. Local Government in Rural Areas Class 6 MCQ
11. Local Government in Rural Areas Class 6 Assertion and Reason Questions
12. Local Government in Rural Areas Class 6 Fill in the Blanks
13. Local Government in Rural Areas Class 6 Very Short Question Answer
14. Local Government in Rural Areas Class 6 Short Question Answer
15. Local Government in Rural Areas Class 6 Long Question Answer
16. Local Government in Rural Areas Class 6 Case Study Based Questions

Chapter 12 Grassroots Democracy Part 3 Local Government in Urban Areas Class 6 Questions and Answers

1. What are urban local bodies and what are their functions? Class 6
2. Why is a city like Kolkata, Chennai or Mumbai more complex and diverse than a village. Class 6
3. What similarities and differences do you notice between the Panchayati Raj system. Class 6
4. Can you think of four or five more actions that responsible citizens might take to help their area? Class 6
5. Indore in Madhya Pradesh has been awarded the cleanest city in India. Class 6
6. How do urban local bodies fund their activities? Are some of them paid services? Class 6
7. On your way to school, you and your friends notice that a water pipe is leaking. Class 6
8. Discuss with adult members of your family and neighbourhood. Class 6
9. What are the similarities and differences between the Panchayati Raj System. Class 6
10. Local Government in Urban Areas Class 6 Notes
11. Local Government in Urban Areas Class 6 MCQ
12. Local Government in Urban Areas Class 6 Assertion and Reason Questions
13. Local Government in Urban Areas Class 6 Fill in the Blanks
14. Local Government in Urban Areas Class 6 Very Short Question Answer
15. Local Government in Urban Areas Class 6 Short Question Answer
16. Local Government in Urban Areas Class 6 Long Question Answer

Theme E Economic Life Around Us

Chapter 13 The Value of Work Class 6 Questions and Answers

1. What are the different types of activities that people engage in? Class 6
2. What are the different types of activities that people engage in? Class 6
3. What activities did the people in Anu’s and Kabir’s story engage in? Class 6
4. In the table given, did you notice the third empty column? Label this column ‘economic / non-economic’. Class 6
5. When Kabir’s grandfather voluntarily teaches the neighbourhood kids. Class 6
6. On your way from home to school today, can you recall the various economic activities. Class 6
7. Put a ✓ against those activities/professions that you think create monetary value. Class 6
8. Many communities in India have similar practices that involve community participation. Class 6
9. How are economic activities different from non-economic activities? Class 6
10. There is great value attached to people who are engaged in community service activities. Class 6
11. The Value of Work Class 6 Notes
12. The Value of Work Class 6 MCQ
13. The Value of Work Class 6 Assertion and Reason Questions
14. The Value of Work Class 6 Fill in the Blanks
15. The Value of Work Class 6 Very Short Question Answer
16. The Value of Work Class 6 Short Question Answer
17. The Value of Work Class 6 Long Question Answer
18. The Value of Work Class 6 Case Study Based Questions

Chapter 14 Economic Activities Around Us Class 6 Questions and Answers

1. How are economic activities classified? Class 6
2. Can you think of any primary activities that you may have seen in the past? Class 6
3. Now that we have seen some examples of secondary sector activities. Class 6
4. Just like AMUL, there are many other milk cooperatives under brands such as Nandini. Class 6
5. Observe the different stages of the process shown in Fig. and discuss with your fellow classmates. Class 6
6. Label the pictures in the illustration shown in Fig. Class 6
7. List the economic activities in your neighbourhood and label them appropriately. Class 6
8. What is the primary sector? How is it different from the secondary sector? Class 6
9. Give an example of interdependence between primary, secondary and tertiary sectors. Class 6
10. Economic Activities Around Us Class 6 Notes
11. Economic Activities Around Us Class 6 MCQ
12. Economic Activities Around Us Class 6 Assertion and Reason Questions
13. Economic Activities Around Us Class 6 Fill in the Blanks
14. Economic Activities Around Us Class 6 Very Short Question Answer
15. Economic Activities Around Us Class 6 Short Question Answer
16. Economic Activities Around Us Class 6 Long Question Answer
17. Economic Activities Around Us Class 6 Case Study Based Questions