Class 6 practice
Class 6 social studies questions.
Social studies questions for Class 6, at the level of students aged 9–11, each with its answer and a short explanation. Try each one before opening the answer.
What causes the phenomenon of seasons changing on Earth?
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Answer: Earth's tilted axis and revolution
The Earth revolves around the Sun while tilted on its axis, causing different parts to receive varying sunlight throughout the year.
The Constitution of India was prepared by a special assembly. Who served as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee?
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Answer: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee that framed the Indian Constitution. He is recognized as the chief architect of the Constitution.
Emperor Ashoka wrote messages on rocks and pillars using which ancient script?
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Answer: Brahmi
Most of Emperor Ashoka's edicts across northern and central India were inscribed in the Prakrit language using the Brahmi script.
Which mountain range marks the western edge of the Deccan Plateau in India?
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Answer: Western Ghats
The Western Ghats run parallel to the western coast of India, forming the western boundary of the Deccan Plateau.
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are famous for prehistoric paintings. In which mountain range are they situated?
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Answer: Vindhya Range
Bhimbetka is located in the foothills of the Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh. Its cave paintings show scenes of early human life.
Who presides over the meetings of the Lok Sabha in the Parliament of India?
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Answer: The Speaker
The Speaker conducts the proceedings of the Lok Sabha and maintains order during debates among members.
- True or false?
The Harappan civilization was famous for its planned towns and covered drainage systems.
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Answer: True
Harappan cities like Mohenjo-daro had remarkable urban planning, featuring grid-pattern streets and advanced covered drains.
- True or false?
On a standard globe, all lines of longitude meet at both the North and South Poles.
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Answer: True
Longitudes are semi-circles running from north to south. Unlike parallel latitude lines, they all converge at the two poles.
- True or false?
The Western Coastal Plain of India is much broader than the Eastern Coastal Plain.
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Answer: False
The Eastern Coastal Plain is wider and has broad river deltas. In contrast, the Western Coastal Plain is narrow.
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The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where almost all weather takes place is the ___. (Clue: starts with T)
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Answer: troposphere
The troposphere is the closest atmospheric layer to Earth's surface and contains most of its air and clouds.
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The elected leader of an Indian village council or gram panchayat is the ___ (first letter: s).
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Answer: sarpanch
The sarpanch is the elected head of a gram panchayat, responsible for local administration and development in the village.
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The imaginary circle dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres is the ___ (starts with E).
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Answer: Equator
The Equator is the zero-degree line of latitude that circles the globe midway between the North and South Poles.
Which of these historical archaeological finds is the odd one out?
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Answer: Iron Pillar
The Iron Pillar in Delhi dates back to the Gupta era. The other three are famous relics of the Bronze Age Harappan civilisation.
Which of the following Indian rivers is the odd one out?
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Answer: Godavari
Narmada, Tapi, and Sabarmati flow west into the Arabian Sea, whereas the Godavari flows east into the Bay of Bengal.
Which main organ of the United Nations includes representatives from all member countries?
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Answer: General Assembly
The General Assembly is the main policy-making body of the United Nations. Every member state has one vote in this assembly.
The southernmost point of mainland India is located in which state?
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Answer: Tamil Nadu
Kanyakumari is the southernmost tip of mainland India. It lies in the state of Tamil Nadu, where three water bodies meet.
Which plateau lies between the Aravalli Hills and the Vindhya Range?
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Answer: Malwa Plateau
The Malwa Plateau is situated between the Aravalli Hills in the north-west and the Vindhya Range in the south.
The Great Bath, a well-planned brick structure, was discovered in which ancient Harappan site?
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Answer: Mohenjo-daro
The Great Bath was excavated at Mohenjo-daro. It was lined with bricks, coated with plaster, and sealed with natural tar to make it watertight.
Which major river is known as the Tsangpo in Tibet before entering India?
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Answer: Brahmaputra
The Brahmaputra originates in Tibet, where it is called the Yarlung Tsangpo, before flowing into Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
Which is the highest mountain peak in the Peninsular plateau of southern India?
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Answer: Anamudi
Anamudi stands at 2,695 metres in Kerala. It is the highest peak in both the Western Ghats and the Peninsular plateau of India.
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