Class 6 Question Paper 2024-25 Social Science (Half Yearly)

HALF YEARLY EXAM

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ORIGINAL EXAM PAPERS

HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION, 2024
2024-25
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Time – 3:00 Hrs. Class – VI M.M. : 80
Date – 19.09.2024 (Thursday)

Name of the student _______________________________________________ Section _____
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This question paper comprises of five sections A, B, C, D, E and F.
2. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B consists of very short answer type questions carrying 2 marks each.
4. Section C consists of short answer type questions carrying 3 marks each with
an overall choice.
5. Section D consists of long answer type question carrying 4 marks each with
an overall choice. (Attempt any two questions only).
6. Section E consists of long answer type questions carrying 5 marks each with
overall choice (Attempt any four questions only).
7. Section F consists of two map skill based questions carrying 2 marks each and
one picture based question carrying total 4 marks. (Detach the map from the
question paper and reattach it with the answer sheet.)
8. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and
question, wherever necessary. Write the answers in points.

SECTION - A (OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS)
Q1. Multiple Choice Questions (Choose the correct option). (1*4=4)
i. If the time at Greenwich is 1:30 pm, what will be the time in India at the same time?
(a) 5:00 pm (b) 6:30 pm (c) 7:00 pm (d) 4:00 pm
ii. Name the place where rulers generally lived in Harappa.
(a) Lower Town (b) Citadel (c) Middle Town (d) Granaries
iii. Observe the given grid and determine the latitudinal and longitudinal value (coordinates)
of point 'c' from the given options, let the vertical lines represent East Longitude and
horizontal lines as North Latitude.

(a) 3°E C°N (b) 3°E C°S (c) 3°N C°W (d) 4°N C°N
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iv. Read the following statements and choose the correct option:
Statement I - Burzahom is located in Gujarat.
Statement II - Archaeologists have found cooking hearth at Burzahom.
(a) Both I and II (b) Only I (c) Only II (d) None of these
Q2. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers. (1*4=4)
i. Cave paintings on the walls were found at _________ in Madhya Pradesh.
ii. The decision of the Government of India to maintain peaceful relations with China is the
work of ________ level of government.
iii. Tin was mixed with ________ to make bronze brought by Harappans from Afghanistan.
iv. The ___________ is the document that lay out the rules by which a nation or a country functions.
Q3. Name the following: (1×4=4)
i. The circle that divides the day from night on the globe.
ii. A fixed or over generalized belief about a particular group of people.
iii. Places where the remains of past (tools, pots, buildings, etc.) were found.
iv. When earth experiences equal days and nights.
Q4. Match the following. (1×4=4)
List I List 2
A) Magadha. I. Divides globe into two equal halves.
B) Lothal. II. Mahajanapada
C) Ursa Major III. Semi precious stone were found here.
D) Equator IV. Group of seven stars.
Q5. Define the following. (1×4=4)
i. Rotation ii. Asteroids iii. Prejudice iv. Sangha
SECTION - B
Q6. Very Short Answer Type Questions. (2*6=12)
i. Hunters and gatherers had to travel from place to place. State any two reasons for the
given statement.
ii. Why were metals and writings important for the Harappans?
iii. Differentiate between Parallels of latitude and Meridians of Longitude (one point each)
iv. What was suffrage movement? What did it accomplish?
v. Write any two features of Monarchy form of government.
vi. Distinguish between Local time and Standard time. (One point each)
SECTION - C
Q7. Short Answer Type Questions. (ANY FOUR) (3×4=12)
i. Why is earth called a unique planet? (Any 3 reasons)
ii. Draw a neat and labelled diagram of heat zones of the earth.

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iii. Differentiate between Summer and Winter Solstice.
iv. Write a short note on Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar.
v. Explain about the houses of Mehrgarh.
SECTION - D
Q8. Answer the following questions in not more than 60 words. (ANY TWO) (4×2= 8)
i. How were Harappan cities planned ?
ii. Enlist any four taxes imposed and collected in Mahajanpadas?
iii. Define Gana. Explain the reasons why the rajas of mahajanapadas build forts?
SECTION - E
Q9. Answer the following questions in not more than 80 words. (ANY FOUR) (5*4=20)
i. Why do poles experience about six months day and night?
ii. Describe the drainage system of Harappan cities.
iii. How did people become farmers and herders?
iv. What is a Satellite? Differentiate between two types of Satellites with examples.
v. Define the term solar system. Distinguish between planets and stars.
SECTION - F
Q10. Map Skill Based Questions.
i. With the help of the clues identify the places on the given outlined map of India. (1×2=2)
A. The Palaeolithic site where traces of ashes have been found.
B. A Neolithic site found in North – East where mortars and pestles were found.

A

B

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ii. With the help of given clues locate the places on the outlined map of India. (1×2=2)

A. A place where Great Bath was found.

B. The city located on Khadir beyt in the Rann of Kutch which was divided into three parts.

Q.11 Picture based question.

Refer to the picture given below and answer the questions that follows.

a. Who gives the government the power to make decisions in a democratic country? (1)

b. Which feature of democracy is represented in the picture? (1)

c. What do you understand by Universal Adult Franchise? What is the voting age in India? (2)

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SOCIAL SCIENCE
Time – 3:00 Hrs. Class – VI M.M. : 80
Date – 18.09.2024 (Wednesday)

Name of the student _______________________________________________ Section _____
Q.10 (ii) With the help of given clues locate the places on the outlined map of India. (1×2=2)
A. A place where Great Bath was found.
B. The city located on Khadir beyt in the Rann of Kutch which was divided into three parts.

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