MBOSE Class 6 Syllabus 2027 Social Science (End-Term, revised)

FOR MEGHALAYA CLASS 6 PREPARATION

MBOSE Class 6
Syllabus 2027 Social
Science (End-Term,
revised)
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT
Meghalaya Class 6 2027 Syllabus Science

Notes · Sample Papers · Previous Year Papers · Mock Tests

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This will be effective from the Academic Session 2026.

The revised syllabus is also available atwww.megeducation goo.ilr

Encl: Revised syllabus of the above mentioned subject.

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Government of Meghalaya
Directorate of Educational Research & Training
Nongrimmaw, Laitumkhrah, Shillong - 793011

SOCIAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS

CLASSES VI- IX

For End-term of Academic Year 2026

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SOCIAL SCIENCE
CLASS VI
End - Term
(Internal - 20 marks; External - 80 marks)

Course Structure

Sl. No. Sections Internal Assessment External Assessment
through project activities
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1 History 7 marks 30 marks
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2 Civics 6 marks 20 marks
3 Geography 7 marks 30 marks
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Chapter 7: The Mauryan Age and India After the Mauryans.
The Mauryan Age
Role of Chandragupta and Chanakya in the establishment of the Mauryan Empire, Chandragupta,
Bindusara and Ashoka as an emperor of the Mauryan Empire; Features of the Mauryan Age
India After the Mauryans. (For internal assessment only)
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The Shungas; the Kanvas; the Bactrians or Indo-Greeks; the Sakas; The Kushanas and the

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Chapter 8: The Guptas and India After the Guptas.

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The Guptas: Establishment of the Gupta Empire; Role of Samudragupta; Chandragupta
Vikramaditya in the Gupta Empire; Gupta Empire as the Golden Age in Hindu India; Decline of the
of Gupta Empire.
India After the Guptas. (For internal assessment only)
Hunas in Punjab and Kashmir during the Later Gupta Age; Emergence of small states- Magadha,
Vallabhi Kanauj, Malwa, Gauda, Thaneshwar, Kamarupa, Harsha and Bhaskaravarmana; Hieun
Tsang – Chinese Traveller to India; Vakatakas, Pallavas and Chalukyas
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The Vedas and Associated Texts, Mahabharata and Ramayana, Stories told by ordinary People-
Jatakas and Panchatantra; Secular Literature; Foreign Travellers; Sangam Literature: Art and-
Temples & Paintings, Science and Medicine
Chapter 11: Financial Education (For internal assessment only): Barter System and Evolution
of Money.

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Section- B: Civics
Chapter 4: Administration- Panchayati Raj System, Urban Administration, District
Administration
Panchayati Raj System: Structure of the Panchayati Raj: Village Level Government: Gram
Sabha, Gram Panchayat (Functions and Sources of Income), Block Level Government: Block
Samiti (Composition, Functions, and Sources of Income); The District Level Government: Zila
Parishad (Composition, Functions, and Sources of Income).
Urban Administration: Nagar Panchayat; Nagar Palika or Municipality-Composition; Nagar
Nigam or Municipal Corporation- Composition; Committees- Functions and Sources of Income.
District Administration: Structure and key functions of District Administration; Judicial
Administration.
Chapter 5: Livelihoods (For internal assessment only): Rural Livelihoods – rural occupations;
story on big farmers; small farmer and landless labourer; Other occupations and measures adopted
by Government to improve rural life; Urban livelihoods–Types of urban jobs;
Chapter 6: Financial Education (For internal assessment only): Needs and Wants and Bills/Cash
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Section - C: Geography
Chapter 4: India-Climatic Conditions, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
Climatic Conditions- Weather, Climate, factors affecting climate of India, distribution of rainfall,
Cycle of seasons, monsoons; natural vegetation and wildlife of India; Major vegetation regions;
Importance of forests and conservation of forests; Wildlife and conservation
Chapter 5: Emerging North-East India: Climatic conditions; Capitals and languages; People
and culture; Transportation; Occupation; Industries; Famous places and communication.
Chapter 6: Meghalaya - An Overview: Climatic conditions; Minerals found in Meghalaya;
Power and energy distribution; Transportation and major occupations.
Chapter 7: Natural Calamities (For internal assessment only): Natural calamities; The
emergency sequence and community help.
Chapter 8: Traffic Signs and Signals (For internal assessment only): Types of traffic signs;
Location of road signs; Traffic light signals.
Chapter 9: Financial Education (For internal assessment only): Trade and Benefits of Trades.

Internal assessment: Three project activities are to be completed in each term, one from each
section.

Suggested Project Activities for End -Term

1. Create a concept map on livelihood.
2. Interview and document the parents or village elders about the history of the village and local
markets.
3. Role Play on Barter System inside the classroom.
4. Prepare a Budget for your birthday party.

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5. Identify the different type of wildlife found in your nearby areas.
6. Mock drill highlighting safety precautions during natural calamities.
7. Find out the price of the different food items available in your neighborhood and compare it with
your fellow classmates.

Note: All Chapters are equally important. Internal assessment of 20 marks shall be realized through
the conduct of projects, minimum one from each sections-History, Civics and Geography for each
term.

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Textbook as prescribed by MBOSE:

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Published by- M/s Yogson International, H-159, Sector-12, Noida – 201301.
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