SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT - II, 2015-2016 CLASS-VI Time Allowed: 3 hrs. SOCIAL SCIENCE Maximum Marks: 100 General Instructions : 1. Answer all the questions. 2. Do not write anything in the question paper. 3. All answers must be correctly numbered as in the question paper and written in the answer sheet provided to you. 4. Write your name and roll number on the maps. 5. Attach the maps securely between the answer scripts. HISTORY I. Fill in the blanks. (0.5x10=5) 1. Chandragupta Maurya established the Mauryan dynasty with the help of his mentor. 2. The Greek general defeated by Chandragupta was. 3. was the greatest Mauryan king. 4. The power of the Kushanas reached its zenith under. 5. Kanishka s capital at and became great centres of Buddhist learning. 6. was the court poet of Pulkeshin II. 7. Harisena was the composer of which describes the conquests of Samudragupta. 8. Dhamma is a word which means religious duty. 9. was the capital of Pallavas.
II. Edit the underlined word and rewrite following statements: (1X4=4) 1. Samudragupta moved his capital to Kannauj. 2. The most renowned Gupta ruler was Chandragupta I under whose reign, the Gupta empire reached its peak. 3. The edicts of Ashoka were written in Sanskrit language. 4. Buddhism was formally divided into two sects- the Digambara and the Shwetambara. III. Define the following. (1x4=4) 1. Hellenic 2. Pilgrim 3. Bodhisatvas 4. Samantas IV. Answer the following questions in brief. (2X6=12) 1. What were the possible reasons for the decline of the Mauryan Empire? 2. Why the silk route is called so? 3. Name the most powerful empire in the Deccan after the decline of Guptas. Who were their important rulers? 4. Who was the greatest Kushana ruler? Write about him.
5. Who was the court poet of Samudragupta? How did he describe him? 6. What is meant by Dhamma? What did Ashoka want his people to do through Dhamma? V. Answer the following questions in detail. (Any 4) (3x4=12) 1. Write a short note on Pallavas and Chalukyas.. 2. What does Bhakti mean? What does this system of worship emphasize upon? How is it included in the Mahabharaata? 3. Describe three measures which Ashoka took to spread Dhamma. 4. Describe the features of administration in the Mauryan Empire. 5. Who were the three main dynasties of Tamil region? Describe them. VI. On the outline map of India (Rivers) mark the following. (0.5X6=3) 1. Pallavas 2. Kalinga 3. Taxila 4. Magadha 5. Ujjain 6. Thanesar GEOGRAPHY IX. Fill in the blanks. (0.5x6=3) 1. The largest state in India is
2. is known as the Roof of the World. 3. An eastword extension of the Himalayas in to the northeast of India forms the. 4. The term Dun as in Dehradun means. 5. The monsoon winds bring major rainfall to Tamil Nadu. 6. In India, the one-horned rhinoceros is found in the. X. Edit the underlined word and rewrite for the following sentences. (1X4=4) 1. The river Indus is known as Tsangpo in Tibet. 2. In India, tropical deciduous forests are found in Rajasthan. 3. The world s highest rainfall has been recorded in Aizwal. 4. The Sunderbans is the world s largest island. XI. Name the following. (1x4=4) 1. The highest peak in the Western Ghat. 2. The neighbouring island country to the East of India. 3. Two biosphere reserves in South India are. 4. One major river that flows towards the West. XII. Give reasons for the following. (2X2=4) 1. The leaves of the trees in the Thar are like needles or in the form of spines. 2. Vegetation is absent beyond 4500m. in the Himalayas. XIII. Define the following (1x4=4) 1. Union Territory
2. Atoll 3. Precipitation 4. Mammals XIV. Distinguish between the following. (2X3=6) 1. Equable and Extreme Climate. 2. Western and Eastern Ghats. 3. Deciduous and Mangrove forests. XV. Answer any four questions. (Any 4) (3X4=12) 1. What are the main factors affecting the climate of India? 2. How are forests useful to us? 3. What do you understand by time lag between Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat on Indian Standard Time? 4. Differentiate between three parallel ranges of the Himalayas? 5. The climatic contrast of India is striking. Explain. XVI. On the outline map of the India ( rivers)mark the following. 1. The largest state in India 2. The Northern most mountain range of India 3. The world s largest Mangrove forest 4. The smallest state of India 5. Satpura range 6. Rann of Kachch. (0.5X6=3) CIVICS
XVII. Fill in the blanks. (0.5X6=3) 1. is the presiding officer of the corporation. 2. The local governing body of cities is called. 3. As of 2008, the number of districts in India is. 4. The is responsible for the administration of a district. 5. At village level is responsible for measuring land and maintain land record. 6. Industry that convert raw materials to finished goods are called. XVIII. State whether true or false (0.5x6=3) 1. Agriculture is a primary occupation. 2. There is no reservation of seats for the women in the municipal corporation. 3. The government gives grants to municipalities. 4. The municipal council is elected for a period of six years. 5. The head of the district administration is the collector. 6. Farms where cows are raised are called poultry farms. XIX. Define the following. (1X4=4) 1. Mayor 2. Tehsildar 3. Self-help group 4. Co-operative XX. Answer the following in brief. ` (2X2=4) 1. What do you understand by unemployment? 2. Mention one of the obligatory functions of Municipal Corporation? XXI. Answer the following in detail. (Any 2) (3X2=6) 1. What are the advantages of local self government? 2. Differentiate between Municipal Corporation, Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats. 3. Why does the government provide loan to the self help group?