The Indian Community School , Kuwait (Junior)
Social Science - SA I (2014 – 15 )
Name:_________________________Class: VI Sec:_____
MARKS SCORED Roll No:_______
Time Allotted: 3 hrs
NO OF PAGES : 2 + 1 MAP
MAXIMUM MARKS: 90
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To be answered on separate sheet
General instructions:
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All questions are compulsory.
Q. I is MCQ Choose the correct answer and write in the booklet.
Q. II carries 2 marks each.
Q. III carries 3 marks each.
Q. IV carries 4 marks each.
Q. V is a map. Complete and attach to the answer booklet.
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Choose the correct answer from the given alternative.
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1. The founder of the Mauryan empire was ( Chandragupta / Ashoka )
2. Chandragupta’s friend and guide was ( Alexander/Chanakya)
3. Indica was written by ( Megasthenes/ Bindusara)
4. After the decline of Mauryan empire, Pushyamitra laid the foundation of
(Gupta/ Sunga) dynasty.
5. During( Winter solstice/ Autumn solstice) the sun shines vertically over the
Tropic of Capricorn.
6. When the place is opposite to the noon position, it is called (morning
/midnight)
7. (Equinox/ Solstice) means equal duration of day and night.
8. A year with (365/366) days is called a leap year.
9. The head of the gram panchayt is called the (Secretary/ Sarpanch)
10. The apex body of the panchayati raj system is ( Zila Parishads/Block
samitis)
Answer each of the following questions in brief
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1. Name any two rulers of the Mauryan dynasty.
2. Name of Ashoka’s son and daughter.
3. Who founded the Mauryan Empire and with whom did he marry?
4. What was the last war Ashoka fought and which religion did he adopt?
5. Mention two sources of income of the gram panchayat.
6. Mention two functions of a panchayat Secretary?
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7. On which date do we have summer solstice and winter solstice?
8. What is another name for the spring equinox? On which day do we observe
it?
9. Is the year 1600 a leap year? Give one reason in support of your answer.
10. Mention two motions of the earth.
Answer each of the following question.
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1. Who was the greatest emperor of Mauryan Empire? Give one reason for the
decline of Mauryan dynasty.
2. Write any two points on Mauryan Art and Architecture.
3. Who were Dhammamahamatras? Why were they appointed?
4. What do Arthashastra and Indica tell us?
5. Define Gram Sabha.
6. Mention any 2 functions of a zila parishad.
7. What is the composition of the zila parishad? (anytwo points)
8. What is the duration of a normal day? Why do the days and nights have
unequal length?
9. Define the circle of illumination?
10. What are equinoxes?
IV) Answer the following questions in detail. (any 4 points for each )
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Explain the principles of Ashoka’s Dhamma.
Write a note on Ashokan edict.
Describe the functions of a village panchayat.
What is the significance of earth’s rotation?
Explain Summer solstice.
V) On the given outline map of the world,mark and name each of the following
1. Indian Ocean
2. Pacific Ocean
3. Africa
4. South America
5. Australia
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3 THE INDIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL, KUWAIT
SERIES SA 2
MAX. MARKS: 90
TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS
NO. OF PAGES: 2 + 1 MAP
SOCIAL SCIENCE
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
All questions are compulsory.
Q. I is MCQ Choose the correct answer and write in the booklet.
Q. II carries 2 marks each.
Q. III carries 3 marks each.
Q. IV carries 4 marks each.
Q. V is a map. Complete and attach to the answer booklet.
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I. Choose the correct answer from the given alternative.
( 1 x 10 = 10 )
1. The most powerful chola ruler was (Nedunchezhiyan / karikala)
2. The capital of the pandyas was ( Prathisthanapura / Madurai)
3. The Gandhara school of art combined Indian and (Greek style / Roman style )
4. Harsha’s court poet who wrote Harshcharita. ( Harisena / Banabhatta )
5. The mountain slope which faces the rain – bearing wind is called the (windward slope / leeward slope)
6. The place which receives highest rainfall in the world. ( Shimla / Mawsynram)
7. The Gir National Park in Gujarat is the natural habitat for the (Tiger / Asiatic Lion)
8. Hot and dry strong wind carrying dust, blows in summer is called (Western disturbences / loo )
9. The percentage of population dependent on agriculture in India is (60% / 40%)
10. The street vendors come under which sector of the economy? (Formal / informal)
II) Answer each of the following questions in brief.
( 2 x 10 = 20 )
1. Who laid the foundation of the Gupta empire? When did he do so?
2. Name two ruler of the Pallava dynasty.
3. Who were the Sakas and who was the most important ruler of this dynasty?
1 4. How was inland trade conducted in India during the ancient period?
5. Name four factors affecting the climate of a place.
6. Name two factors determining the vegetation of a place.
7. Name four important trees found in Tropical Evergreen forest.
8. Which kind of vegetation is found above 5,000 m in the Himalayan region and why?
9. Give two examples of farming and non-farming activities.
10. What is a labour chowk?
III) Answer each of the following question.
( 3 x 10 = 30 )
1. Why are Kushana coins important? Who was their most famous ruler?
2. What do you know about Navaratna? Who were the nine gems?
3. Why is the Gupta age known as the golden age of India?
4. Write a short note on Satavahanas.
5. Describe the vegetation found in thorn forest of western part of Rajastan.
6. What are the measures taken for the conservation of wildlife in India?
7. Specify one feature of the mangrove vegetation and name two trees found in this area.
8. What do you mean by regular employment?
9. What are the categories in which occupation can be divided? Give examples for each category.
10. Why does farming provide seasonal occupation to the landless labours?
IV) Answer the following question in detail ( any 4 points for each )
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What do you know about the Gandhara and Mathura School of Art?
Who was called the Nepoleon of India and why?
Why are the forests important for us?
How is advancing monsoon different from retreating monsoon?
Who are rich farmers? How do they work?
V ) Study the map very carefully and write down the Natural Vegetation in India against the boxes
provided.
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