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1 ITL Public School SA 2 (Assignment) Class: VI Instructions: 1. For 1 mark questions write one line and underline the key words. 2. For 3 mark questions write three points and each point should be explained into one proper sentence or two. 3. For 5 mark questions give five points and each point should be explained into one proper sentence or two. 4. For each question value points are given from the content. 5. Frame the sentences on your own by using the value points. History Chapter 8 (Ashoka, the Emperor who gave up War) Q1. Highlight the various ways adopted by Ashoka to spread his Dhamma. Value Points (Dhamma Mahamatta, messages inscription on rocks and pillars, sending messengers to the other lands) Ans: Ashoka spread his Dhamma through the following ways- * He appointed officials, known as the Dhamma Mahamatta who went from place to place teaching people about dhamma. * Ashoka got his messages inscribed on rocks and pillars, instructing his officials to read his message to those who could not read it themselves. * Ashoka also sent messengers to spread ideas about dhamma to other lands, such as Syria, Egypt, Greece and Sri Lanka. Q2. Give a brief description about Mauryan emperor. Value Points (grand royal processions, golden palanquin, decoration with gold and silver, armed women, same bedroom, servants tasting of food) Ans: According to the account of Megasthenes, * the emperor appeared in public with grand royal processions. * He was carried in a golden palanquin. *Elephants guarding were decorated with gold and silver. *The king was surrounded by armed women, as he was afraid someone might kill him. *He never slept in the same bedroom for two nights. *He had special servants who would taste his food before the king ate it. Q3. The Kalinga War was a turning point in Ashoka s life. Support the statement by giving three suitable points. Value Points (conquer Kalinga, horrified by violence and bloodshed, gave up conquest after winning a war) Ans: Kalinga is the ancient name of coastal Orissa. * Ashoka fought a war to conquer Kalinga. *However, he was so horrified when he saw the violence and bloodshed that he decided not to fight any more wars. * He is the only king in the history of the world who gave up conquest after winning a war. Q4. Discuss the problems that Ashoka wanted to solve by introducing Dhamma. Value Points (different religions led to conflict, Animals sacrificed, Slaves and servants, families and neighbors) Ans: There were a number of problems that troubled him and he wanted to resolve them. Like- * People in the empire followed different religions, and this sometimes led to conflict. * Animals were sacrificed. * Slaves and servants were ill-treated. * Besides, there were quarrels in families and amongst neighbors.
2 History Chapter 10 ( Traders, Kings and Pilgrims). Q5. Why did wearing silk become a fashion among the people of Rome? Value Points (expensive, dangerous roads, payments) Ans: *About 2000 years ago, wearing silk became the fashion amongst rulers and rich people in Rome because- * It was very expensive. * It had to be brought all the way from China, along dangerous roads, through mountains and deserts. *People living along the route often demanded payments for allowing traders to pass through. Q6. Discuss the distinctive features of Bhakti. Value Points (devotion to chosen deity, individual worship, elaborate sacrifices, pure heart) Ans: * Bhakti is a person s devotion to his or her chosen deity. Anybody, whether rich or poor, belonging to the so-called high or low castes, man or woman, could follow the path of Bhakti. * Those who followed the system of Bhakti emphasized devotion and individual worship of a god or goddess, rather than the performance of elaborate sacrifices. * According to this system of belief, if a devotee worships the chosen deity with a pure heart, the deity will appear in the form in which he or she may desire. Q7. Explain the technique of making silk. Value Points (complicated process, extracted from the cocoons, spun into thread, first invented in China) Ans: *Making silk is a complicated process* Raw silk has to be extracted from the cocoons of silk worms* spun into thread and then woven into cloth. *Techniques of making silk were first invented in China around 7000 years ago. Q8. Explain the ways through which chiefs use to rule in South India. Value Points:( two centres of power, regular taxes, received gifts, military expeditions, wealth, poets) Ans: The Cholas, Cheras, and Pandyas were the three ruling families who became powerful in south India around 2300 years ago * Each of the three chiefs had two centres of power: one inland, and one on the coast. * The chiefs did not collect regular taxes. Instead, they demanded and received gifts from the people. * They also went on military expeditions, and collected tribute from neighboring areas. * They kept some of the wealth and distributed the rest amongst their supporters, including members of their family, soldiers, and poets. * Many poets whose compositions are found in the Sangam collection composed poems in praise of chiefs who often rewarded them with precious stones, gold, horses, elephants, chariots, and fine cloth. Q9. State the features of Mahayana Buddhism. Value Points :( certain signs, statues of the Buddha, Bodhisattvas, enlightenment) Ans: * Earlier, the Buddha s presence was shown in sculpture by using certain signs. * Now, statues of the Buddha were made. * The second change was a belief in Bodhisattvas. These were supposed to be persons who had attained enlightenment and remained in the world to teach and help other people. History Chapter 12 ( Buildings, Paintings And Books). Q10. Highlight the features of the Iron pillar in Delhi.
3 Value Point:( skill of Indian craft persons, height and weight, 1500 years ago, ruler Chandra, not rusted) Ans: *The iron pillar at Mehrauli, Delhi, is a remarkable example of the skill of Indian craft persons. * It is made of iron, 7.2 m high, and weighs over 3 tonnes. * It was made about 1500 years ago, * There is an inscription on the pillar mentioning a ruler named Chandra, who probably belonged to the Gupta dynasty. * The pillar has not rusted in all these years. Q11. Discuss the important characteristics of a Stupa. Value Points:( relic casket, bodily remains precious stones, and coins, a layer of mud brick, carved stone slabs, Pradakshina Patha, Entrance, clockwise direction, railings and gateways) Ans: The word Stupa means a mound. There are several kinds of stupas, round and tall, big and small which can be found. * Generally, there is a small box known as a relic casket, was placed at the centre or heart of the Stupa. * This may contain bodily remains (such as teeth, bone or ashes) of the Buddha or his followers, or things they used, as well as precious stones, and coins. * This box was covered with earth. Later, a layer of mud brick or baked brick was added on top. And then, the dome like structure was sometimes covered with carved stone slabs. * Often, a path, known as the Pradakshina Patha, was laid around the Stupa. This was surrounded with railings. * Entrance to the path was through gateways. *Devotees walked around the stupa, in a clockwise direction, as a mark of devotion. * Both railings and gateways were often decorated with sculpture. Q12. Explain the procedure of building a Stupa or a temple. Value Points:( kings or queens, good quality stone, shaped and carved into pillars, right position, devotees, Among the others who paid for decorations) Ans: There were several stages in building a stupa or a temple. * Usually, kings or queens decided to build these as it was an expensive affair. * First, good quality stone had to be found, quarried, and transported to the place that was often carefully chosen for the new building. * Here, these rough blocks of stone had to be shaped and carved into pillars, and panels for walls, floors and ceilings. * Then these had to be placed in precisely the right position.. * When devotees came to visit the temple or the stupa, they often brought gifts, which were used to decorate the buildings. * Among the others who paid for decorations were merchants, farmers, garland makers, perfumers, smiths, and hundreds of men and women who are known only by their names which were inscribed on pillars, railings and walls Q13. Describe the architecture of the earliest Hindu temples. Value Points :( Garbhagriha, Shikhara, Mandapa) Ans: * The most important part of the temple was the room known as the Garbhagriha, where the image of the chief deity was placed. It was here that priests performed religious rituals, and devotees offered worship to the deity. * A tower, known as the Shikhara, was built on top of the Garbhagriha, to mark this out as a sacred place. * Most temples also had a space known as the Mandapa. It was a hall where people could assemble. Q14. Who was Aryabhatta? Discuss his achievements. Value Points: ((mathematician and astronomer, Aryabhatiyam, day and night, eclipses, circumference of a circle) Ans: * Aryabhatta was a mathematician and astronomer. *He wrote a book in Sanskrit known as the Aryabhatiyam. * He stated that day and night were caused by the rotation of the earth on its axis, even though it seems as if the sun is rising and setting every day. * He developed a scientific explanation for eclipses as well. * He also found a way of calculating the circumference of a circle, which is nearly as accurate as the formula we
4 use today. Q15. How were the caves made in the earlier times? Value Points:(caves were hollowed, monasteries and paintings, light of torches, plants and minerals) Ans: * Several caves were hollowed out of the hills in the earlier times. * Most of these were monasteries for Buddhist monks, and some of them were decorated with paintings. * As the caves are dark inside, most of these paintings were done in the light of torches. * The colours, which are glowing even after 1500 years, were made of plants and minerals. Geography Chapter 6 (Major Landforms Of The Earth). Q16. What are Block Mountains? Give its examples. Value Points (broken and displaced, horsts, graben) Ans: * Block Mountains are created when large areas are broken and displaced vertically. *The uplifted blocks are termed as horsts. * The lowered blocks are called graben. The Rhine valley and the Vosges Mountain in Europe are examples of such mountain systems. Q17. Plains are the most thickly populated regions of the world. Support your answer by giving three points. Value Points :( more flat land, fertile soils, Transportation) Ans: Plains are the most useful areas for human habitation. *There is great concentration of people in the plains because more flat land is available for building houses, roads etc. * Because of fertile soils, the land is highly productive for cultivation as well. *Transportation is easy in plains. Q18. Discuss the formation of plains. Value Points: (rivers and their tributaries, rivers erode, deposit) Ans: Plains are large stretches of flat land. They are, generally, not more than 200 metres above mean sea level. *Most of the plains are formed by rivers and their tributaries. * The rivers flow down the slopes of mountains and erode them. They carry forward the eroded material. *Then they deposit their load consisting of stones, sand and silt along their courses and in their valleys. Q19. Highlight the importance of plateaus.. Value Points: (mineral deposits, mining areas, The African plateau, Chhotanagpur plateau, waterfalls, lava plateaus, scenic spots) Ans: * Plateaus are very useful as they are rich in mineral deposits. *As a result, many of the mining areas in the world are located in the plateau areas. *The African plateau is famous for gold and diamond mining. * In India, huge reserves of iron, coal and manganese are found in the Chhotanagpur plateau. * In the plateau areas, there may be several waterfalls as the river falls from a great height. * The lava plateaus are rich in black soil that is fertile and good for cultivation. * Many plateaus have scenic spots and are of great attraction to tourists. Q20. Discuss the important features of mountains. Value Points:( storehouse of water, irrigation and generation of hydro-electricity, cultivation of crops, flora and fauna, forests provide, idyllic site for tourists, Popular sports) Ans * The mountains are a storehouse of water. Many rivers have their source in the glaciers in the
5 mountains. * Water from the mountains is also used for irrigation and generation of hydro-electricity. * The river valleys and terraces are ideal for cultivation of crops. *Mountains have a rich variety of flora and fauna.* The forests provide fuel, fodder, shelter and other products like gum, raisins, etc. *Mountains provide an idyllic site for tourists. * Several sports like paragliding, hang gliding, river rafting and skiing are popular in the mountains. Geography Chapter 7 (Our Country India) Q21. Lakshadweep is known as a coral island. Justify the answer by giving three suitable points. Value Points: (The Arabian Sea, Polyps, skeletons, Other polyps grow) Ans: *Lakshadweep Islands are located in the Arabian Sea. These are coral islands located off the coast of Kerala. *Corals are skeletons of tiny marine animals called Polyps. *When the living polyps die, their skeletons are left. *Other polyps grow on top of the hard skeleton which grows higher and higher, thus forming the coral islands. Q22. Mention the location of the Indian Peninsular Plateau by highlighting its important physical features. Value Points: (south of northern plains, triangular, The relief, hill ranges and valleys, Aravalli hills, Narmada and Tapi) Ans: *To the south of northern plains lies the Peninsular plateau. *It is triangular in shape. *The relief is highly uneven. * This is a region with numerous hill ranges and valleys. * Aravalli hills, one of the oldest ranges of the world, border it on the north-west side.* The rivers Narmada and Tapi flow here drain into the Arabian Sea. Q23. Highlight the important features of the Coastal Plains. Value Points: (West of the Western Ghats and the East of Eastern Ghats, very narrow, broader, east flowing rivers, fertile deltas, Sunderban) Ans: *To the West of the Western Ghats and the East of Eastern Ghats lie the Coastal plains. *The western coastal plains are very narrow. *The eastern Coastal plains are much broader. *There are a number of east flowing rivers. The rivers Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri drain into the Bay of Bengal. *These rivers have formed fertile deltas at their mouth. * The Sunderban delta is formed where the Ganga and Brahmaputra flow into the Bay of Bengal. Q24. State the location of India in the globe and mention the Latitudinal and Longitudinal extent of India. Value Points: (northern and eastern hemisphere, 8 4'N and 37 6'N latitudes, 68 7'E and 97 25'E) Ans: *India locates in the northern and eastern hemisphere of the world. * From south to north, India extends between 8 4'N and 37 6'N latitudes. From west to east, * India extends between 68 7'E and 97 25'E longitudes. Q25. India said to be a country of vast expanse Support this statement by giving any three suitable points. Value Points: (3.28 million sq.km, north south extent about 3,200 km, east west extent about 2,900 km,) Ans: *India has an area of about 3.28 million sq.km. *The north south extent from Kashmir to Kanyakumari is about 3,200 km. *The east west extent from Arunachal Pradesh to Kuchchh is about 2,900 km. *The lofty mountains, the Great Indian Desert, the Northern Plains, the uneven plateau surface and the coasts and islands present and forms diverse landform. Geography Chapter- 8 (India: Climate, Vegetation And Wildlife)
6 Q26. Highlight the steps which are being taken by the government to protect wildlife in India. Value Points: (national parks, sanctuaries and biosphere reserves, Project Tiger and Project Elephant, conserving wildlife, refuse to buy things, wildlife week) Ans: * In order to protect the animals many national parks, sanctuaries and biosphere reserves have been set up. * The Government has also started Project Tiger and Project Elephant to protect these animals. *We can also contribute in conserving wildlife. *We can refuse to buy things made from parts of the bodies of animals such as their bones, horns, fur, skins, and feathers. *Every year we observe wildlife week in the first week of October, to create awareness of conserving the habitats of the animal kingdom. Q27. How are forests useful to us? Value Points : ( oxygen carbon dioxide, control soil erosion, Forests provide us many things, natural habitat, rainfall) Ans: *Plants release oxygen that we breathe and absorb carbon dioxide. * The roots of the plants bind the soil; thus, they control soil erosion. * Forests provide us with timber for furniture, fuel wood, fodder, medicinal plants and herbs, lac, honey, gum, etc. * Forests are the natural habitat of wild life.*forests bring rainfall. Q28. Explain the South West Monsoon or Rainy Season. Value Points (onset and advance of monsoon, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, moisture, mountain barriers) Ans : *This season is marked by the onset and advance of monsoon. *The winds blow from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal towards the land. *They carry moisture with them. *When these winds strike the mountain barriers, rainfall occur. Q29. Discuss Tropical Deciduous Forests by giving three suitable points. Value Points: (large part of our country, monsoon forests, less dense, shed their leaves at a particular time) Ans: In a large part of our country we have this type of forest. These forests are also called monsoon forests. They are less dense. They shed their leaves at a particular time of the year. Important trees of these forests are sal, teak, peepal, neem and shisham. They are found in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, and in parts of Maharashtra. Q30. Highlight the important features of Tropical Rain Forests. Value Points: (heavy rainfall, sunlight, shed leaves at different times, always appear green, name of Important trees, Places where they found) Ans: *The Tropical Rain Forests occur in the areas which receive heavy rain fall. * They are so dense that sunlight doesn t reach the ground. *Many species of trees are found in these forests, which shed their leaves at different times of the year* As a result, they always appear green and are called evergreen forest. * Important trees found in these forests are mahogany, ebony and rosewood. * Andaman and Nicobar Islands, parts of North Eastern states and a narrow strip of the Western slope of the Western Ghats are home of these forests. Civics Ch- 5 (Panchayati Raj) Q31.Explain the procedure of elections of the Gram Panchayat. Value Points : (wards, Ward Member (Panch), elect a Sarpanch, The Ward Panchs and the Sarpanch, elected for five years) Ans. *Every village is divided into wards, i.e. smaller areas. * Each ward elects a representative who is known as the Ward Member (Panch). * All the members of the Gram Sabha also elect a Sarpanch who is the Panchayat President. *The Ward Panchs and the Sarpanch form the Gram Panchayat. *The Gram Panchayat is
7 elected for five years. Q32.Discuss the importance of a village secretary. Value Points: (appointed by the government, Calling the meeting, Keeping a record) Ans: The Gram Panchayat has a Secretary who is also the Secretary of the Gram Sabha. * This person is not an elected person but is appointed by the government. *The Secretary is responsible for Calling the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat and * Keeping a record of the proceedings. Q33. What are the sources of funds for the Panchayat? Value Points: (Collection of taxes, Government scheme funds, Donations) Ans: Sources of funds for the Panchayat are * Collection of taxes on houses, market places etc. * Government scheme funds received through various departments of the government through the Janpad and Zila Panchayats. *Donations for community works etc. Q34. Explain the Panchayati Raj System. Value Points : (At the lowest level Gram Panchayat, Block level, Panchayat Samiti, District level or the Zila Parishad) Ans: *The Panchayati Raj system is the first tier or level of democratic government. It works in three levels- At the lowest level, we have Gram Panchayat. The Gram Panchayat is answerable to the Gram Sabha because it is the members of the Gram Sabha who elected them. *Above it is Block level, which is called the Janpad Panchayat or the Panchayat Samiti. The Panchayat Samiti has many Gram Panchayats under it. *Above the Panchayat Samiti is the District Panchayat or the Zila Parishad. Zila Parishad actually makes developmental plans at the district level. With the help of Panchayat Samitis, it also regulates the money distribution among all the Gram Panchayats. Q35. Highlight the important functions of a Gram Sabha. Value Points :( all plans for the work of the Gram Panchayat, Gram Sabha prevents the Panchaya, keeping an eye on the elected representatives) Ans :The Gram Sabha is a meeting of all adults who live in the area covered by a Panchayat. This could be only one village or a few villages. * It is the place where all plans for the work of the Gram Panchayat are placed before the people. * The Gram Sabha prevents the Panchayat from doing wrong things like misusing money or favoring certain people. * It plays an important role in keeping an eye on the elected representatives and in making them responsible to the persons who elected them. Q36.Discuss the function of a Gram Panchayat. Value Points: (construction and maintenance, Levying and collecting local taxes, generating employment) Ans : The work of a Gram Panchayat includes *. The construction and maintenance of water sources, roads, drainage, school buildings and other common property resources. *. Levying and collecting local taxes. *Executing government schemes related to generating employment in the village. Civics Ch- 6 (Urban Administration) Q37.Describe the life of contract workers by giving three suitable points. Value Points: (get paid less, jobs are temporary, a dangerous job, no access to safety measures, also not taken
8 care of) Ans : *These contract workers get paid less * their jobs are temporary. * Collecting garbage is quite a dangerous job *often these contract workers do not have any access to safety measures *. They are also not taken care of if they are injured while working. Q38. What are the sources of money of the Municipal Corporation? Value Points: (variety of taxes, property, water, education, Entertainment Ans: Municipal Corporation gets its money from variety of taxes such as- *. People who own homes have to pay a property tax *. Taxes for water and other services are collected. *. There are also taxes for education and other amenities. * Entertainment tax. Q39. List down the functions of Municipal Corporation. Value Points: (It takes care, It keeps clean, diseases do not break out, It runs, It makes and maintains) Ans: * It takes care of street lights, garbage collection and water supply. * It keeps the streets and the market clean. *Municipal Corporation is also responsible for ensuring that diseases do not break out in the city. * It also runs schools, hospitals and dispensaries. *. It makes parks and gardens and maintains them. Civics Ch- 7 (Rural Livelihood) Q40. People living in rural areas move to urban areas Justify your answer by giving three suitable points. Value Points: (to earn money, advanced medical facilities, higher education, better living condition) Ans: *Not being able to earn money throughout the year forces people in many rural areas to travel long distances in search of work. * This travel, or migration, take place to get advanced medical facilities, *higher education and *better living condition. Q41.Discuss the factors which lead farmers to borrow money from the moneylenders. Value Points: (to purchase basic things, seeds are not of good quality, pests attack their crop, if the monsoon does not bring enough rain, For the family to survive, loan becomes large) Ans: *Our farmers need to borrow money to purchase basic things like seeds, fertilizers and pesticides. *Often, they borrow this money from moneylenders. If the seeds are not of good quality * pests attack their crop * if the monsoon does not bring enough rain there can be a major crop failure. * When this happens farmers sometimes are unable to pay back their loans. *For the family to survive, they may even have to borrow more money. * Soon the loan becomes so large that no matter what they earn, they are unable to repay. This is when we can say they are caught in debt. Q42. List down the non-farming activities practised in villages. Value Points:( making handicrafts, provide services, shopkeepers and traders) Ans: * Making baskets, utensils, pots, bricks and bullock-carts. * There are people who provide services such as blacksmiths, nurses, teachers, washer men, weavers, barbers, and cycle repair mechanics. * There are also some shopkeepers and traders.
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