MBOSE Class 6 Sample Question Paper 2027 Social Science

FOR MEGHALAYA CLASS 6 PREPARATION

MBOSE Class 6
Sample Question
Paper 2027 Social
Science
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Meghalaya Class 6 2027 Sample Paper Social Science

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Background Note
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NEP 2020 envisions a transformation in school assessment, away from rote
memorization towards formative, regular, competency-based evaluation that tests
higher-order thinking like analysis, critical thinking, and conceptual understanding
NCFSE 2023 builds on that vision and emphasizes “assessment as learning”,
“for learning”, and “of learning” which are oriented towards competencies and
capacities development in the learners.

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Competency-Based Assessments under NEP 2020 and NCFSE 2023 are a

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reformative thrust toward holistic, skills-based, student-cantered learning. Through
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Competency-based questions (CBQs) and competency-based assessments
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focus from rote memorization or general qualifications to real-world skills,
behaviours, and outcomes.
The Sample Question Papers prepared and developed by the Directorate of
Educational Research and Training are based on the revised syllabus 2026 of
Meghalaya School Education for classes 6 to 8 across core subjects such as
Science, Mathematics, Social Science and Language including English, Khasi, Garo and
Hindi.

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future as responsible and contributing citizens.
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Mathematics, Social Science and Language including English, Khasi, Garo and
Hindi and across grades 6 to 9, is that they serve both as practice tools and as
assessment frameworks, helping teachers design questions that test learners beyond
their conceptual understanding and to help in assessing their higher-order reasoning
and application capacities and skills.
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learning gaps by spotlighting specific competencies.
This document stands as a strategic resource meant to mainstream
competency-based assessment in middle and secondary stages of school education.
It reflects a broader curricular transition, addresses the evolving demands for
effective progression into higher grades.

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CONTENT
FOREWORD -------------------------------------------
BACKGROUND NOTE--------------------------------

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
Subjects Class
English Class VI
English Class VII
English Class VIII
MIL Khasi Class VI
MIL Khasi Class VII
MIL Khasi Class VIII
MIL Garo Class VI
MIL Garo Class VII
MIL Garo Class VIII
Mathematics Class VI
Mathematics Class VII
Mathematics Class VIII
Science Class VI
Science Class VII
Science Class VIII
Social Science Class VI
Social Science Class VII
Social Science Class VIII
MIL Hindi Class VI
MIL Hindi Class VII
MIL Hindi Class VIII

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Duration: 3 hours
Total Marks: 80
General Instructions:
 Answer all questions
 Please check that there are 44 questions in the Question Paper
 Marks for each question are indicated against the question
 The question paper is divided into seven – Section – A, B, C, D, E, F, G
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Section A- contains 10 multiple choice questions of 1 mark each (10 marks)
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Section D- are short answer type questions of 3 marks each (3x5=15 marks)
Section E- consists of long answer type questions of 5 marks each (5x5=25
marks)
Section F- are case based questions (5 marks)
Section G- are map skill based questions (5 marks)

SECTION-A
Multiple choice questions
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5. The farmers gave __________ of their produce of the king who was called
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C. One-fourth D. One-half

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6. Comets revolve around the
A. Sun B. Moon

C. Earth D. Neptune

7. Bhimbelka is famous for

A. Tools B. Animals

C. Clothes D. Cave paintings

8. The Allahabad Pillar inscription is associated with

A. Mahabharat B. Kautilya

C. Samudragupta D. King Bhoj

9. The outer crust of the earth is the

A. Hydrosphere B. Atmosphere

C. Lithosphere D. Biosphere

10. Which from the following is not related with prejudice?

A. Religious beliefs B. Their colour, accent
and dress

C. Their languages, D. Individualism
festivals and foods

Section – B
Answer the following questions in one word/sentence only: (1x10=10)
11. Name one continent which lies in both the hemisphere
12. What did we call the period between old stone age and the new stone age?
13. When did the earliest civilizations flourished?
14. How many teachings are there in Jainism?
15. What is the rank of the Earth amongst the planets in respects of size?
16. From which book have we come to know about the early Aryans?
17. Who wrote the Discovery of India?
18. Which season is followed by Autumn in the Northern half of the earth?
19. What are constellations?
20. Mention one advantage of democratic government.

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State whether the following are True or False : (1x10=10)

21. Man ate raw flesh in the Neolithic Age as he knew nothing of fire.
22. The Earth stands third on terms of distance from the sun.
23. The Harappan script was first discovered in 1913.
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29. At last Mahavir attained true knowledge or enlightenment which he styled as
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30. Many cities in Mahajanapadas were fortified.

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32. How far did Buddhism spread
33. What do you mean by the Indian Sub-Continent?
34. Name the Fundamental Rights provided in the Indian Constitution.
35. How does a Globe help in locating a country?

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40. Describe the effects of the revolution of the earth.

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Section-F
Case Based Questions (5 Marks)
41. Government is system or group of people that makes rules and decision for a
country or a community. It helps to maintain law and order, protects the people
and provides basic services like education, health care and roads. A government
makes law so that people can live peacefully and safely. It also collects taxes
from the citizens to run the country. There are different levels of government
such as local state and national government.
In a democracy people choose their government by voting. The government
works for the welfare and development of the people.
a) What is government? (1)
b) Why does a government make law? (2)
c) How do people choose government in a democracy? (2)

Section - G

On the given outline map of India : (5 marks)
42. Shade the Kosala Kingdom using brown colour (1)
43. Shade the Northern plain of India using Green colour (1)
44. Locate the following: (1x3=3)
a. Ganga River
b. Malabar Coast
c. Rupar

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