Class6 SA1 - Class VI - 2014-2015

DPS – MIS, DOHA- QATAR
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-I (2014–15)

CLASS: VI
Subject: Social Science Date: 18/09/2014
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 90
General instructions:
(1) All questions are compulsory.

(2) Marks are indicated against each question.
(3) Please check this question paper contains 4 printed pages only.
(4) Please check that this question paper contains 31 questions.
(5) Attempt all parts of a question together.
(6) Questions from serial number 1-10 are Multiple Choice Questions. Each
question carries one mark. To be done in Geography answer sheet
(7) Answers to 3 marks questions should have three points at least.
(8) Answers to 5 marks questions should have five points at least.
(9) Question number 22 is a map question of 4 marks from History and question
number 31 is a map question of 5 marks from Geography.
(10) After completion, attach the maps inside your answer books.
PART I
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (10 marks)
1. Written records of the past were found on ________________________. 1

a) Stone tablets b) Palm leaves
b) Paper c) Walls of monuments
2. Microliths belonged to __________________________ age. 1

a) Neolithic b) Early Paleolithic
b) Mesolithic c) Later Paleolithic
3. The seasonal cycle of nature reflects __________________. 1

a) Differences b) Complexity
c) Diversity d) Similarity
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4. The planet that rotates in clock wise direction is _____________________. 1
a) Mars b) Jupiter
c) Venus d) Mercury
5. The type of map that depicts mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers etc. is
________________. 1
a) Climate map b) Soil map
c) Cadastral map c) Relief map
6. The tallest water fall in the world is ___________________. 1

a) Angel Falls b) Niagara Falls
c) Jog Falls c) Victoria Falls
7. The country which is known as the “Land of Thousand Lakes” is_____________. 1

a) Norway b) Sweden
c) Greenland c) Finland
8. The insect which spreads the vector borne disease as the African Sleeping Sickness is
__________________. 1
a) Tsetse fly b) House fly
c) Wasp d) Mosquito
9) Chiristiano Ronaldo world’s most remarkable football player belongs to the country
of __________________. 1
a) Brazil b) Spain
c) Portugal d) Argentina
10. Malaratha Purna, who became the youngest female to scale Mt. Everest comes from
the Indian State of ____________________. 1
a) Gujrat b) Assam
b) Andhra Pradesh c) Kashmir
PART - II
SECTION - A
HISTORY AND CIVICS (47 MARKS)
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11. “Early people lived mostly near river valleys.” Justify the statement with three
reasons. 3
12. Write a note on the rock paintings made by early man. 3
13. Describe how the Janapadas evolved in India. 3
14. “People in India differ in their way of life”. Mention any 3 ways. 3
15. What is prejudice? How does it lead to stereotype? 3
16. Narrate the different types of democratic government with one example for each. 3
17. Write in detail about any five architectural features found in Harappa. 5
18. “The Indus Valley people led a multifaceted lifestyle.” Explain with the help of five
examples. 5
19. Elaborate on the political organization of the Mahajanapadas. 5
20. “To protect India’s social groups, the Constitution has given all Indians rights.”
Enlist any five rights. 5
21. “Government plays an important role in our lives.” Give reasons to support the
statement. 5
22. On the given physical map of India, identify and mark each of the following: 4
i. A Paleolithic site found in India.
ii. A Neolithic site found in Kashmir state in India.
iii. A Mahajanapada which extended up to the hills of Nepal.
iv. The city which was an important center for stone, metal and shell objects in
Indus valley.
SECTION – B
GEOGRAPHY (33 marks)
23. Write in brief about shooting stars. 3
24. Define a Scale and mention the various ways it is represented. 3
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25. Prepare a short note on outer planets? 3
26. Distinguish between Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice in the northern
hemisphere with three points. 3
27. What is a map? Mention its advantages over the globe. 3
28. Diagrammatically explain the term “Circle of Illumination” 3
29. Show the relation between longitude and time. Explain in five points with
examples. 5
30. Write any five features which are related to the rotation of the Earth. 5
31. On the given outline map of the world identify and mark the following: 5
i. Continent to the west of North Atlantic Ocean.
ii. Ocean surrounding the North Pole.
iii. Draw the meridian passing through Greenwich.
iv. The smallest continent.
v. The 0o latitude.
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DPS – MIS, DOHA- QATAR

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-I (2014–15)

(1) All questions are compulsory.

1. Written records of the past were found on ________________________. 1

2. Microliths belonged to __________________________ age. 1

3. The seasonal cycle of nature reflects __________________. 1

6. The tallest water fall in the world is ___________________. 1

7. The country which is known as the “Land of Thousand Lakes” is_____________. 1

12. Write a note on the rock paintings made by early man. 3

13. Describe how the Janapadas evolved in India. 3

15. What is prejudice? How does it lead to stereotype? 3

19. Elaborate on the political organization of the Mahajanapadas. 5

23. Write in brief about shooting stars. 3

24. Define a Scale and mention the various ways it is represented. 3

27. What is a map? Mention its advantages over the globe. 3

28. Diagrammatically explain the term “Circle of Illumination” 3

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