XSEED Summative Assessment Test 2. Social Science, Test 2. XSEED Education Social Science Grade 6 1

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2 PART I Short Answer Questions. Assign 0.5 marks for each correct answer. A. stupa B. garbhagriha C. paintings D. The Ramayana E. Lion Capital in Sarnath F. The Puranas 30 Marks = 3. Assign mark for each correct answer. A. North Atlantic Ocean B. Indian Ocean C. South Pacific Ocean 3 = 3 3. Assign marks as per the given criteria. + = 3 Correctly writes features of the Upanishads ( mark each) Writes complete and well-formed sentences TOTAL (3 Marks) 3. The Upanishads taught that every living being had a soul or atman which was permanent and which would last even after death.. The Upanishads involved a guru who discussed things with his disciples.

3 4. Assign marks as per the given criteria = 3 A. Correctly writes true or false 0.5 B. Writes if the statement is true or false Rewrites the false statement correctly C. Correctly writes true or false 0.5 D. Writes if the statement is true or false Rewrites the false statement correctly TOTAL (3 Marks) 3 A. True B. False. We can learn about the janapadas and mahajanapadas through punch-marked coins. C. True D. False. The janapadas were smaller in size than the mahajanapadas and needed less protection Assign marks as per the given criteria. + = 3 A. Correctly writes any way in which people participate in a democracy B. Correctly writes any reason why treating everyone equally is important ( mark for giving the reason and mark for drawing the correct inference from the given text) TOTAL (3 Marks) 3 A. The people participate by electing their leaders. B. It is important to treat everyone equally to maintain peace and harmony. 3

4 6. Assign marks as per the given criteria. + = 3 A. Correctly writes whose occupation requires a college degree and why B. Correctly suggests other way in which Manoj can earn more money TOTAL (3 Marks) 3 A. Fatima, because to do her job she would need to be educated and trained. B. Manoj can start fishing to earn extra money. 7. Assign marks as per the given criteria. + = 4 A. Correctly writes any difference between the janapadas and mahajanapadas ( mark each) B. Correctly writes any reason for the emergence of the janapadas and mahajanapadas ( mark each) TOTAL (4 Marks) 4 A. Janapadas The janapadas were smaller and needed less protection. Mahajanapadas The mahajanapadas were bigger and needed more protection. B. They emerged because the kingdoms had become powerful and it was important to protect them. 4

5 8. Assign marks as per the given criteria. + = 4 A. Correctly identifies if Ali has a fixed salary and gives a reason ( mark each) B. Correctly writes challenges Ali might face with his occupation ( mark each) TOTAL (4 Marks) 4 Answers may vary. Sample answer given: A. No, because he is a temporary worker. B.. He does not have fixed hours of work.. He may not have any benefits such as holidays or medical facilities. 9. Assign marks as per the given criteria. + = 4 A. Correctly writes similarities between the Mahabharata and the Ramayana ( mark each) B. Correctly writes things we can learn about present times from these epics TOTAL (4 Marks) 4 Answers may vary. Sample answer given. A.. They both were long compositions of poems.. They both told the story of a conflict. B.. We can learn about the social and cultural life of people living in ancient India.. We can learn about how to solve conflict. 5

6 PART II Long Answer Questions 0. Assign marks as per the given criteria. 30 Marks = 6 A. Writes 3 ways in which Jaideep and his friends can protest ( mark each) 3 B. Correctly writes thing the government can do to help Jaideep and his friends C. Writes challenge Gives a logical reason for the answer TOTAL (6 Marks) 6 Answers may vary. Sample answer given. A.. They can write articles in newspapers expressing their views.. They can organise a non-violent sit-in like a dharna. 3. They can organise a rally. B. The government can create programmes or schemes for jobs for young people. C. Lack of education can be a challenge to democracy because people will not know who to vote for if they are uneducated.. Assign marks as per the given criteria. + 4 = 6 A. Correctly marks the continents on the map (0.5 marks each) B. Correctly writes any geographical feature each of Africa, Asia, North America and Australia ( mark each) TOTAL (6 Marks) 6 4 6

7 A. B. Africa: It is the only continent through which the Equator, Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn pass. Asia: It is the largest continent in the world. North America: It lies entirely in the Northern and Western hemispheres. Australia: It is the smallest continent in the world.. Assign marks as per the given criteria = 9 A. Correctly writes other agricultural and non-agricultural jobs practised in rural areas (0.5 marks each) B. Correctly writes difference and similarity between small farmers and agricultural labourers ( mark each) C. Correctly writes problems that farmers and agricultural labourers may face ( mark each) D. Correctly writes way in which the government helps small farmers and agricultural labourers 3 Writes in complete and well-formed sentences TOTAL (9 Marks) 9 7

8 A. Agricultural jobs growing crops and dairy farming Non-agricultural jobs making handicrafts and bricks B. difference Small farmers Small farmers own a plot of land where they grow crops. Agricultural labourers They do not own any land. similarity Both have to look for jobs after the harvest season is over. C.. When there is not enough produce to harvest, which is dependent on rains, farmers end up taking loans.. When farmers sell their produce at a lower price or have to handle family responsibilities, they are caught in a cycle of debt which makes things worse for them. D. The government provides fertilizers, seeds and short-term loans to farmers so that they don t have to borrow money from moneylenders. 3. Assign marks as per the given criteria = 9 A. Correctly writes any similarities between Buddhism and Jainism (.5 marks each) B. Correctly writes any ways in which the monks and nuns were supposed to live in sanghas and viharas ( mark each) C. Correctly writes any reasons why some people started following Buddhism and Jainism ( mark each for giving the reasons and mark for drawing the correct inference from the given text) Writes in complete and well-formed sentences TOTAL (9 Marks)

9 A.. Both Buddhism and Jainism taught that in order to know the truth, people must leave their homes.. Both of them believed in ahimsa or not hurting and killing any living being. B.. They had to go to villages to beg for food.. They had to go from place to place to teach. C.. These religions were open to people of all castes and classes.. The ideas of Buddhism and Jainism were taught in the Prakrit language which was spoken by ordinary people. It was easier to understand than Sanskrit. END OF QUESTIONS IN TEST PAPER 9

NEW QUESTIONS AND IDEAS

CHAPTER 7 NEW QUESTIONS AND IDEAS Anagha s school trip This was the first time Anagha was going on a school trip. They boarded the train from Pune (in Maharashtra) late at night, to go all the way to Varanasi