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Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science The Post-Mauryan India Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
The last Mauryan emperor was killed by ……………
(a) Pushyamitra
(b) Agnimitra
(c) Vasudeva
(d) Narayana
Answer:
(a) Pushyamitra

Question 2.
___________ was the founder Of Satavahana dynasty.
(a) Simuka
(b) Satakarani
(c) Kanha
(d) Sivasvati
Answer:
(a) Simuka

Question 3.
…………… was the greatest of all the Kushana emperors.
(a) Kanishka
b) Kadphises I
(c) Kadphises II
(d) Pan – Chiang
Answer:
(a) Kanishka

Question 4.
The Kantara School of Sanskrit flourished in the
(a) Deccan
(b) North-west India
(c) Punjab
(d) Gangetic valley
Answer:
(a) Deccan

Question 5.
Sakas ruled over Gandhara region …………… as their capital.
(a) Sirkap
(b) Taxila
(c) Mathura
(d) Purushpura
Answer:
(a) Sirkap

II. Match the statement with the reason and tick the appropriate answer

Question 1.
Assertion (A) : Colonies of Indo – Greeks and Indo – Parthians were established along the north-western part of India.
Reason (R) : The Bactrian and Parthian settlers gradually intermarried and intermixed with the indigenous population.
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is not correct.
(d) A is not correct but R is correct
Answer:
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

Question 2.
Statement I : Indo – Greek rulers introduced die system and produced coins with inscription and symbols, engraving figures on them.
Statement II : Indo – Greek rule was ended by the Kushanas.
(a) Statement I is wrong, but statement II is correct.
(b) Statement II is wrong, but statement I is correct
(c) Both the statements are correct.
(d) Both the statements are wrong.
Answer:
(b) Statement II is wrong, but statement I is correct

Question 3.
Circle the odd one

Answer:
Kanishka

Question 4.
Answer the following in a word:

Question 1.
Who was the last Sunga ruler?
Answer:
Devabhuti

Question 2.
Who was the most important and famous king of Sakas?
Answer:
Rudradaman

Question 3.
Who established Kanva dynasty in Magadha?
Answer:
Vasudeva

Question 4.
Who converted Gondophemes into Christianity?
Answer:
St.Thomas

III. Fill in the blanks

1. …………… was the founder of Indo – Parthian Kingdom.
2. In the South, Satavahanas became independent after …………… death.
3. Hala is famous as the author of ……………
4. …………… was the last ruler of Kanva dynasty.
5. Kushana’s later capital was ……………

Answer:

1. Arsaces
2. Susarman
3. Sattasai (Saptasati)
4. Susarman
5. Peshawar(Purushpura)

IV. State whether True or False Answer

1. Magadha continued to be a great centre of Buddhist culture True even after the fall of the Mauryan Empire.
2. We get much information about Kharavela from Hathigumba True inscription.
3. Simuka waged a successful war against Magadha.
4. Buddhacharita was written by Asvaghosha.

Answer:

1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True

V. Match the following

Answer:
b) 3451 2

VI. Find out the wrong statement from the following

(1) The Kushanas formed a section of the yueh-chi tribes who inhabited north-western China.
(2) Kanishka made Jainism the state religion and built many monasteries.
(3) The Great Stupa of Sanchi and the railings which enclose it belog to the Sunga period.
(4) Pan – Chiang was the Chinese general defeated by Kanishka.
Answer:
2) Kanishka made Jainism the state religion and built many monasteries.

VII. Answer in one or two sentences

Question 1.
What happened to the last Mauryan emperor?
Answer:

1. The last Mauryan emperor was Brihadratha.
2. He was assassinated by his own general, Pushyamitra Sunga.

Question 2.
Write a note on Kalidasa’s Malavikagnimitra.
Answer:

1. Pushyamitra’s son Agnimitra is said to be the hero of Kalidasa’s Malavikagnimitra.
2. This drama also refers to the victory of Vasumitra, Agnimitra’s son, over the
   Greeks on the banks of the Sindhu river.

Question 3.
Name the ruler of Kanva dynasty.
Answer:

1. Vasudeva
2. Bhumi Mitra
3. Narayana
4. Susarman.

Question 4.
Highlight the literary achievements of Satavahanas.
Answer:

1. The Satavahana king Hala was himself a great scholar of Sanskrit.
2. The Kantara school of Sanskrit flourished in the Deccan in Second Century B.C.
3. Hala is famous as the author of Sattasai (Saptasati), 700 stanzas in Prakrit.

Question 5.
Name the places where Satavahana’smounments are situated.
Answer:

1. Gandhara
2. Madhura
3. Amaravati
4. BodhGaya
5. Sanchi
6. Bharhut

Question 6.
Give an account of the achievements of Kadphises
Answer:

1. Kadphises I was the first famous military and political leader of the Kushanas.
2. He overthrew the Indo-Greek and Indo-Parthian rulers.
3. He established himself as a sovereign ruler of Bactria.
4. He extended his power in Kabul, Gandhara and up to the Indus.

Question 7.
Name the Buddhist saints and scholars who adorned the court of Kanishka
Answer:

1. Asvaghosha
2. Vasumitra
3. Nagarjuna

VIII. Answer the following

Question 1.
Who invaded India after the decline of the Mauryan empire.
Answer:

1. The break-up of the Mauryan empire resulted in the invasions of Sakas, Scythians, Parthians, Indo-Greeks or Bactria Greeks, and Kushanas from the north-west.
2. In the South, Satavahanas became independent after Asoka’s death.
3. There were Sunga and Kanvas in the north before the emergence of the Gupta dynasty.
4. Chedis (Kalinga) declared their independence.
5. Though Magadha ceased to be the premier state of India, it continued to be a great center of Buddhist culture.

Question 2.
Give an account of the conquests of Pushyamitra Sunga.
Answer:

1. The last Mauryan emperor, Brihadratha, was assassinated by his own general, Pushyamitra Sunga.
2. He established his Sunga dynasty in Magadha. His capital was Pataliputra.
3. Pushyamitra successfully repulsed the invasion of Bactria king Menander. He also conquered Vidarbha.
4. He was a staunch follower of Vedic religion. He performed two Asvamedbayagnas (horse sacrifices) to assert his imperial authority.

Question 3.
Write a note on GautamiputraSatakarni
Answer:

1. GautamiputraSatakarni was the greatest ruler of the family.
2. In the Nasik prashasti, published by his mother GautamiBalasri, Gautamiputra Satakami is described as the destroyer of Sakas, Yavanas (Greeks), and Pahlavis (Parthians).
3. The extent of the empire is also mentioned in the record.
4. Their domain included Maharashtra, north Konkan, Berar, Gujarat, Kathiawar, and Malwa.
5. His ship coins are suggestive of Andhras’ skill in seafaring and their naval power.
6. The Bogor inscriptions suggest that South India played an important role in the process of early state formation in Southeast Asia.

Question 4.
What do you know of the Gondopharid dynasty?
Answer:

1. Indo-Parthians came after the Indo-Greeks and the Indo-Scythians who were, in turn, defeated by the Kushanas in the second half of the first century A.D.
2. Indo-Parthian kingdom or Gondopharid dynasty was founded by Gondophemes.
3. The domain of Indo-Parthians comprised Kabul and Gandhara.
4. The name of Gonodophemes is associated with the Christian apostle St. Thomas.
5. According to Christian tradition, St.Thomas visited the court of Gondophemes and converted him to Christianity.

Question 5.
Who was considered the best known Indo-Greek king? Why?
Answer:

1. Menander was one of the best known Indo-Greek kings.
2. He is said to have ruled a large kingdom in the north-west of the country.
3. His coins were found over an extensive area ranging from Kabul valley and Indus river to western Uttar Pradesh.
4. MilindaPanha, a Buddhist text, is a discourse between Bactrian king Milinda and the learned Buddhist scholar Nagasena.
5. This Milinda is identified with Menander.
6. Menander is believed to have become a Buddhist and promoted Buddhism.

Question 6.
Who was Sakas?
Answer:

1. The Indo-Greek rule in India was ended by the Sakas. Sakas as nomads came in huge number and spread all over northern and western India.
2. The Sakas were against the tribe of Turki nomads.
3. Sakas were Scythians, nomadic ancient Iranians, and known as Sakas in Sanskrit.
4. Saka rule was founded by Maos or Mogain in the Gandhara region and his capital was ‘Sirkap’. His name is mentioned in Mora inscription. His coins bear images of Buddha and Siva.
5. Rudradaman was the most important and famous king of Sakas. His Junagadh/ Gimar inscription was the first inscription in chaste Sanskrit.
6. In India, the Sakas were assimilated into Indian society. They began to adopt Indian names and practice Indian religious beliefs.
7. The Sakas appointed kshetras or satraps as provincial governors to administer their territories.

Question 7.
Give an account of the religious policy of Kanishka.
Answer:

1. Kanishka was an ardent Buddhist.
2. His empire was a Buddhist empire.
3. He adopted Buddhism under the influence of Asvaghosha, a celebrated monk from Pataliputra.
4. He was as equal as the exponent and champion of Mahayanism.
5. He made Buddhism the state religion.
6. He built many stupas and monasteries in Mathura, Taxila, and many other parts of his kingdom.
7. He sent Buddhist missionaries to Tibet, China, and many countries of Central Asia for the propagation of Buddha’s gospel.
8. He organised the fourth Buddhist Council at Kundalavana near Srinagar to sort out the differences between the various schools of Buddhism. It was only in this council that Buddhism was split into Hinayanism and Mahayanism.

IX. HOTS

Question 1.
The importance of the Gandhara School of Art.
Answer:

1. The Gandhara School of Indian Art is heavily indebted to Greek influence.
2. The Greeks were good cave builders.
3. The Mahay ana Buddhists learnt the art of carving out caves from them.
4. They became skilled in rock-cut architecture.
5. This Gandhara art flourished during Kanishka time. The most favourite subject was the carving of Sculptures of Buddha.

Question 2.
Provide an account of trade and commerce during the Post-Mauryan period in South India.
Answer:

1. Kadphises II maintained a friendly relationship with the emperors of China and Rome.
2. He encouraged trade and commerce with foreign countries.
3. His coins contained the inscribed figures of Lord Siva and his imperial titles.
4. The inscriptions in the coins were in the Kharosthi language.

X. Activity (For Students)

1. Prepare an album with centres of archaeological monuments of Satavahanas and Kushanas.
2. Arrange a debate in the classroom on the cultural contribution of Indo-Greeks, Sakas, and Kushanas.

XI. Answer Grid

Question 1.
Who wrote Brihastkatha?
Answer:
Gunadhya

Question 2.
Name the Satavahana ruler who performed two Asvamedha sacrifices.
Answer:
Satakarni

Question 3.
How many years did the Satavahanas rule the Deccan?
Answer:
450 years

Question 4.
Who laid the foundation of the Saka era?
Answer:
Mao’s (or) Mogain

Question 5.
What was the favourite subject of Gandhara artists?
Answer:
Carving of Sculptures of Buddha

Question 6.
Where did Kanishka organise the fourth Buddhist Council?
Answer:
Kundalavana (near Srinagar)

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science The Post-Mauryan India Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the Correct Answer:

Question 1.
The Chinese Buddhist monk and traveller who wrote si-yu-ki …………….
(a) Fahien
(b) Hiuen Tsang
(c) Yuch – Chi
(d) Pan – Chiang
Answer:
(b) Hiuen Tsang

Question 2.
Asvahosha wrote
(a) Brihastkatha
(b) Mahabhasya
(c) Buddhacharita
(d) Harshacharita
Answer:
(c) Buddhacharita

Question 3.
During the Sunga period stone was replaced by railings.
(a) wood
(b) iron
(c) copper
(d) brick
Answer:
(a) wood

Question 4.
MilindaPanha is a Buddhist
(a) Statue
(b) Cave
(c) Text
(d) Monastry
Answer:
(c) Text

Question 5.
……………. gradually gained ascendancy and became the court language.
(a) Sanskrit
(b) Kharasthi
(c) Kannada
(d) Prakrit
Answer:
(a) Sanskrit

II. Match the statement with the reason and tick the appropriate answer

Question 1.
Assertion (A): The Greek rulers of Bactria and Parthia started encroaching into the northwestern borderlands of India.
Reason (R): There was a decline in the Mauryan empire.
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are correct and R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is not correct.
(d) Both the statements are wrong.
Answer:
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

Question 2.
Statement I: The Mahayana Buddhists learned the art of carving out caves from the Greeks.
Statement II: The Greeks were good cave builders.
(a) Statement I is wrong, but statement II is correct.
(b) Statement II is wrong, but the statement I is correct.
(c) Both the statements are correct.
(d) Both the statements are wrong.
Answer:
(c) Both the statements are correct.

III. Fill in the blanks

1. Simuka’s successor was his brother …………….
2. A bronze statue of the standing Buddha was discovered in …………….
3. The Indo – Greek rule in India was ended by the ……………..
4. The Saka ruler Mogain’s capital was ……………..
5. Rudradaman’s ……………. inscription was the first inscription in chaste Sanskrit.

Answer:

1. Krishna
2. OC – EO
3. Sakas
4. Sirkap
5. Junagadh / Girnar

IV. True or False

1. Satakarni was Simuka’s nephew.
2. A stone seal discovered in Nakhon Pathom was in Thailand.
3. Mao’s name is mentioned in the Mora inscription.
4. The Kushanas appointed satraps as provincial governors.
5. Kushana rulers were Buddhists.

Answer:

1. True
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True

V. Answer in one or two sentences

Question 1.
Write a short note on king Kharavela of Kalinga
Answer:

1. King Kharavela was a contemporary of the Sungas.
2. Hathigumba Inscription gave information about Kharavela.

Question 2.
Who laid the foundation of the Satavahana dynasty?
Answer:

1. The last Kanva ruler Susarman was assassinated by his powerful feudatory chief of Andhra named Simuka.
2. Simuka laid the foundation of the Satavahana dynasty.

Question 3.
How did the Sakas assimilate into Indian Society?
Answer:

1. The Sakas began to adopt Indian names.
2. They practiced Indian religious beliefs.

Question 4.
Under whom did the satrapies Bactria and Parthia become independent,
Answer:
Satrapies Bactria became independent under the leadership of Diodotus I and Parthia under Arsaces.

VII. Answer the following

Question 1.
Write a note on the Conquests of Kanishka.
Answer:

1. Kanishka conquered and annexed Kashmir.
2. He waged a successful war against Magadha.
3. He also waged a war against a ruler of Parthia to maintain safety and integrity in his vast empire on the western and south-western border.
4. After the conquest of Kashmir and Gandhara, he turned his attention towards China.
5. He defeated the Chinese general Pan-Chiang and safeguarded the northern borders of India from Chinese intrusion.
6. His empire extended from Kashmir down to Benaras, and the Vindhya mountain in the south. It included Kashgar, Yarkand touching the borders of Persia and Parthia.

VIII. Mind map

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Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Society and Culture in Ancient Tamizhagam: The Sangam Age Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
Pattini cult in Tamil Nadu was introduced by …………….
(a) PandyanNeduncheliyan
(b) CheranSenguttuvan
(c) IlangoAdigal
(d) Mudathirumaran
Answer:
(b) CheranSenguttuvan

Question 2.
Which dynasty was not in power during the Sangam Age?
(a) Pandyas
(b) Cholas
(c) Pallavas
(d) Cheras
Answer:
(c) Paliavas

Question 3.
The rule of Pandyas was followed by ……………..
(a) Satavahanas
(b) Cholas
(c) Kalabhras
(d) Pallavas
Answer:
(c) Kalabhras

Question 4.
The lowest unit of administration during the Sangam Age was
(a) Mandalam
(b) Nadu
(c) Ur
(d) Pattinam
Answer:
(c) Ur

Question 5.
What was the occupation of the inhabitants of the Kurinji region?
(a) Plundering
(b) Cattle rearing
(c) Hunting and gathering
(d) Agriculture
Answer:
(c) Hunting and gathering

II. Read the statement and tick the appropriate answer

Question 1.
Assertion (A) : The assembly of the poets was known as Sangam.
Reason (R) : Tamil was the language of Sangam literature.
(a) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true. R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) Both A and R is not true.
Answer:
(a) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A

Question 2.
Which of the following statements are not true?
a. Karikala won the battle of Talayalanganam.
b. The Pathitrupathu provides information about Chera Kings.
c. The earliest literature of the Sangam age was written mostly in the form of prose
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 only
Answer:
(b) 1 and 3 only

Question 3.
The ascending order of the administrative division in the ancient Tamizhagam was
(a) Ur < Nadu < Kurram < Mandalam
(b) Ur < Kurram < Nadu < Mandalam
(c) Ur < Mandalam < Kurram < Nadu
(d) Nadu < Kurram < Mandalam < Ur
Answer:
(b) Ur < Kurram < Nadu < Mandalam

Question 4.
Match the following dynasties with the Royal Insignia

Answer:
A) 3 2 1

III. Fill in the blanks

1. The battle of Venni was won by ………………
2. The earliest Tamil grammar work of the Sangam period was ………………
3. ……………… built Kallanai across the river Kaveri.
4. The chief of the army was known as ……………….
5. Land revenue was called ………………

Answer:

1. Karikal Valavan
2. Tholkappiyam
3. Karikalan
4. Thanai thalaivan
5. Irai

IV. True or False

1. Caste system developed during the Sangam period.
2. Kizhar was the village chief.
3. Puhar was the general term for city.
4. Coastal region was called Marudham.

Answer:

1. False
2. True
3. False
4. False

V. Match

Answer:
1. – d
2. – a
3. – b
4. – c

VI. Answer in one or two sentences

Question 1.
Name any two literary sources to reconstruct the history of ancient Tamizhagam?
Answer:
Tholkappiyam, Ettuthogai, and Patthupattu are some of the literary sources to reconstruct the history of ancient Tamizhagam.

Question 2.
What was Natukkal or Virakkal?
Answer:

1. The ancient Tamils had great respect for the heroes who died on the battlefield.
2. The hero stones were created to commemorate heroes who sacrificed their lives in war. These hero stones were known as Natukkal or Virakkal.

Question 3.
Name five things mentioned in the Sangam literature.
Answer:

1. Kurinji.
2. Mullai.
3. Marutham.
4. Neithal.
5. Palai.

Question 4.
Name any two archaeological sites related to Sangam period.
Answer:
The excavated materials from Adichanallur, Arikamedu, Kodumanal, Puhar, Korkai, Alankulam, Urariyur etc.

Question 5.
Name the seven patrons (KadaiyeluVallalgal).
Answer:
The seven patrons were

1. Pari
2. Kari
3. Ori
4. Pegan
5. Ay
6. Adiyaman
7. Nalli

Question 6.
Name any three Tamil poetic works of Kalahhra period.
Answer:
Periapuranam, Seevakachinthamani, and Kundalakesi were written during the Kalabhra

VII. Answer the following

Question 1.
Discuss the status of women in the Sangam Society.
Answer:

1. In the Sangam Society, there were learned and wise women.
2. Forty women poets had lived
3. Marriage was a matter of choice.
4. Chastity (Karpu) was considered the highest virtue.
5. In their Parents’ property sons and daughters had equal shares.

VIII. HOTS

Question 1.
KarikalValavan is regarded as the greatest Chola king. Justify.
Answer:

1. KarikalValavan or Karikalan was the most famous of the Chola kings.
2. He defeated the combined army of the Cheras, Pandyas and the eleven Velir Chieftains who supported them at Venni, a small village in the Thanjavur region.
3. He converted forests into cultivable lands.
4. He built Kallanai across the river Kaveri to develop agriculture.
5. Their port Puhar attracted merchants from various regions of the Indian Ocean.
6. The Pattinapaalai a poetic work in the pathinenkeezhkanakku gives elaborate information of the trading activity during the rule of Karikalan.

Question 2.
The period ilabhra is not a dark age. Give reasons.
Answer:

1. Following the Sangam period, the Kalabhras had occupied Tamil Country for about two and half centuries.
2. There is evidence of their rule in literary texts.
3. The literary sources for this period include Tamil Navalar Charithai, Yapemkalam and Periapuranam.
4. Seevakachinthamani and Kundalakesi were also written during this period.
5. In Tamizhagam, Jainism and Buddhism became prominent during this period
6. Introduction of Sanskrit and Prakrit languages had resulted in the development of a new script called Vattezhuththu.
7. Many works under Pathinenkeezhkanakku were composed.
8. Trade and commerce continued to flourish during this period.
9. So the Kalabhra period is not a dark age, as it is portrayed.

X. Life skill (For Students)

Collect and paste the pictures of landscape and find out the eco – region to which belongs. Write the important crops grown and occupation of the people there.

XI. Answer Grid

Question 1.
Mention two epics of the Sangam period.
Answer:

1. Silapathikaram
2. Manimegalai

Question 2.
Name the two groups of officials who assisted the king.
Answer:

1. Aimperunguzhu
2. Enberayam

Question 3.
Name any two women poets of the Sangam period.
Answer:

1. Awaiyar, Velli
2. Veethiyar

Question 4.
Name any three major ports of Sangam age.
Answer:

1. Musiri
2. Tondi
3. Korkai

Question 5.
What constituted Muthamizh?
Answer:

1. Iyal
2. Isai
3. Naatakam

Question 6.
Silapathikaram was written by ……………
Answer:
Ilango Adigal

Question 7.
Talayalanganam is related to whish Pandya king?
Answer:
Nedunchezhiyan

Question 8.
Which ecoregion was called menpulam?
Answer:
Marutham

Question 9.
The lighthouses in the ports are called ……………
Answer:

1. Kalangari
2. flangu Sudar

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Society and Culture in Ancient Tamizhagam: The Sangam Age Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the Correct Answer:

Question 1.
According to Prof.George L.Hart Tanial is as old as ……………
(a) Chinese
(b) Greek
(c) Latin
(d) English
Answer:
(c) Latin

Question 2.
The epic character from Silappathikaram
(a) Pallavas
(b) Cheras
(c) Pandyas
(d) Cholas
Answer:
(d) Cholas

Question 3.
…………… is the port of Pandvas.
(a) Puhar
(b) Korgai
(c) Muziri
(d) Tondi
Answer:
(b) Korgai

Question 4.
Bow and arrow as the symbol of
(a) Kalabhras
(b) Cholas
(c) Cheras
(d) Pandyas
Answer:
(c) Cheras

II. Read the statement and tick the appropriate answer

Question 1.
Assertion (A) : The Kalabhra period is not a dark age.
Reason (R) : It is known about the literary sources, new script and flourishing of trade and commerce.
(a) Both A and R are true. R is not the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) Both A and R is not true.
Answer:
(b) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A.

Question 2.
Which of the following statements are not true?
(1) Pandyas garlanded Fig (Athi) flower.
(2) The deity of the kurinji people is Indiran.
(3) The author of ‘Natural History’ is Pliny the younger
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
Answer:
(b) 2 and 3

III. Answer the following

Question 1.
What were the ornaments made of?
Answer:

1. Gold
2. Silver
3. Pearls
4. Precious stones
5. Conch shells
6. Beads

Question 2.
What were the main imports?
Answer:

1. Topaz
2. Tin
3. Wine
4. Glass
5. Horses

Question 3.
What do you know about Indian silk?
Answer:

1. The silk supplied by Indians, merchants to the Roman Empire was very important. .
2. The Roman emperor Aurelian declared it to be worth its weight in gold.

Question 4.
What is the Royal Insignia?
Answer:

1. Sceptre
2. Drum
3. White umbrella

VII. Answer the following

Question 1.
Explain the Religious Beliefs and Social Divisions in the Sangam Society. The primary deity of the Tamils was Seyon or Murugan.
Answer:

1. The other worshipped gods were Sivan, Mayon (Vishnu), Indiran, Varunan and Kotravai.
2. The Hero stone (natukkal) worship was in practice
3. Buddhism and Jainism also co-existed.
4. As it did in northern India caste did not develop in Tamizhagam.
5. Varuna system came to the Dravidian south comparatively late.

Question 2.
What was said by George L Hart about the Tamil language?
Answer:

1. George L. Hart, Professor of Tamil language at the University of California, has said that Tamil is as old as Latin.
2. The language arose as an entirely independent tradition with no influence of other languages.

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Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Economics-An Introduction Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Fill in the blanks

1. The producers of food grains are ……………..
2. Collection of honey is a …………….. occupation.
3. The conversion of raw materials into finished goods is called ……………..
4. According to Gandhiji the villages are …………….. of the nation.
5. The percentage of population in the cities of Tamil Nadu is ……………..

Answer:

1. Farmers
2. Primary
3. Secondary activities
4. backbone
5. 47%

II. Match the following

Answer:
1. – c
2. – d
3. – a
4. – b
5. – d

III. Match and find the odd pair

Answer:
1. – d
2. – c
3. – b
4. – a

IV. Choose the correct answer

1. Agriculture is a (primary / Secondary) occupation.
2. Economic activities are divided on the basis of (ownership / use)
3. Sugar Industries are (Primary / Secondary) activity.
4. Agro based industry (Cotton / Furniture)
5. Dairy farming is a (Public sector/Co-operative sector)

Answer:

1. Primary
2. use
3. Secondary
4. Cotton
5. Co-operative sector

V. Answer the following questions

Question 1.
Sandhai – Define
Answer:
In villages once in a week or month, all things are sold in a particular place at a specific time to meet the needs of the people. That is called Sandai.

Question 2.
What is called the barter system?
Answer:
A system of exchanging goods for other goods is called a barter system. Example: Exchange a bag or rice for enough clothes.

Question 3.
What is trade?
Answer:
Trade involves the transfer of goods or services from one person to another often in exchange of money.

Question 4.
What is Savings?
Answer:
The amount from the income which is left for future needs after consumption is called sayings.

Question 5.
What was the necessity for the invention of money?
Answer:

1. When traders exchange commodities there arises a difference in the value of the commodity.
2. To solve this problem people invented money.

Question 6.
What was the reason for the development of settlements near water bodies?
Answer:

1. Rivers act as the main source for the cultivation of crops.
2. So early man settled permanently near the rivers.

Question 7.
What are called secondary occupation?
Answer:
The raw materials obtained from the primary activities are converted into finished products is called a secondary occupation.

Question 8.
Name the city-centered industries.
Answer:
Cement, iron, and Aluminium industries, seafood processing are some of the city centered industries.

VI. Answer the following in detail

Question 1.
List out the important primary occupations of your district.
Answer:

1. Agriculture
2. Cattle rearing
3. Collection of fruits, nuts, honey, and medicinal herbs.

Question 2.
Mention the manufacturing industries found in your district.
Answer:

1. Cotton textiles
2. Spinning and weaving
3. Food processing industries
4. Beedi production
5. Wind power generations

Question 3.
How are the industries classified on the basis of raw materials?
Answer:
On the basis of raw materials industries are classified as

1. Agro-Based Industries – Cotton textiles, Sugar mills, and Food processing.
2. Forest-Based Industries – Paper mills, Furniture making, Building materials.
3. Mineral Based Industries – Cement, Iron, Aluminium Industries.
4. Marine Based Industries – Seafood processing.

Question 4.
Write down the occupations in the service sector.
Answer:
The service sector serves the people to fulfill their daily needs like:

1. Transport – Roadways, Railways, Waterways, Airways.
2. Communication – Post, Telephone, Information Technology.
3. Trade – Procurement of goods, selling.
4. Banking – Money Transaction, Banking Services.

Question 5.
What do you know about the features of cities?
Answer:

1. A city is a large human settlement.
2. The high density of population.
3. Four-way roads, flyovers, skyscrapers, parks.
4. Educational institution, hospital, Government offices.
5. Private and public industries and technological institutions.
6. Employment opportunities permanent monthly income, basic requirements are

VII. Fill in the tabular column given below

Activity:
Write the lyrics of Bharathiyar’s Analyze the lyrics and write down the commodities which were exchanged in yesteryears with the help of the teacher.

(1) Wheat
(2) Betel
(3) Tusk

VIII. Stick picture

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Economics-An Introduction Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Fill in the blanks Answer

1. The permanent settlements near the rivers were called ……………
2. More than …………… percentage of the world’s population live in cities.
3. The …………… sector serves the people to fulfill their daily needs.
4. One who uses the products is called ……………
5. …………… are the real shadow of cities.

Answer:

1. Villages
2. 50
3. Service
4. Consumer
5. Villages

II. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
Tertiary activities are also called as sector ……………
(a) Private
(b) Service
(c) Public
Answer:
(b) Service

Question 2.
Secondary and tertiary activities are …………… centred activities.
(a) City
(b) Town
(c) Village
Answer:
(a) City

Question 3.
…………… is the main occupation in villages.
(a) Mining
(b) Fishing
(c) Farming
Answer:
(c) Farming

III. Answer the following questions

Question 1.
Sandhai – Define
Answer:
In villages, once in a week or month, things are sold in a particular place at a specific time to meet the needs of the people. That is called Sandhai.

Question 2.
What is called the barter system?
Answer:

1. A system of exchanging goods for other goods is called a barter system.
2. Example: Exchange a bag or rice for enough clothes.

Question 3.
What are consumer goods?
Answer:
The finished goods which are brought from the market to fulfill the daily needs of the consumers are called consumer goods.

Question 4.
Who are cultivators?
Answer:
Persons who are involved in farming and grazing are called cultivators or farmers.

Question 5.
How are industries classified?
Answer:
Industries are classified on the basis of the:

1. Availability of raw materials
2. Capital
3. Ownership

Question 6.
Name the sectors that are helpful in the economic development of our country.
Answer:
Agriculture and Industries are helpful in the economic development of our country.

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Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Civics Solutions Term 2 Chapter 2 The Constitution of India

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science The Constitution of India Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct Answer

Question 1.
The Constitution Day is celebrated on ……………..
(a) January 26
(b) August 15
(c) November 26
(d) December 9
Answer:
(c) November 26

Question 2.
The Constituent Assembly accepted the Constitution of India in the year
(a) 1946
(b) 1950
(c) 1947
(d) 1949
Answer:
(d) 1950

Question 3.
There are …………….. amendments made in the Constitution of India till 2016.
(a) 101
(b) 100
(c) 78
(d) 46
Answer:
(a) 101

Question 4.
Which of the following is not a fundamental right?
(a) Right to freedom
(b) Right to equality
(c) Right to vote
(d) Right to education
Answer:
(c) Right to vote

Question 5.
An Indian citizen has the right to vote at ……………..
(a) 14 years
(b) 18 years
(c) 16 years
(d) 21 years
Answer:
(b) 18 years

II. Fill in the blanks

1. …………….. was selected as the chairman of the Constituent Assembly.
2. The farther of the Constitution of India is ……………..
3. …………….. protects our fundamental rights.
4. The Constitution of India came into existence on ……………..

Answer:

1. Mr. Rajendra Prasad
2. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
3. Law of the country
4. 26th January 1950

III. Match the following

Answer:
b) c d a b

IV. Answer the question given under the caption (Constituent Assembly)

Question 1.
In which year was the Constituent Assembly formed?
Answer:
Constituent Assembly was formed in the year 1946.

Question 2.
How many members were in the Drafting Committee?
Answer:
There are eight members in the Drafting Committee.

Question 3.
How many women were part of the Constituent Assembly?
Answer:
There were fifteen women participants in the constituent Assembly.

Question 4.
When was the Constitution of India completed?
Answer:
The Constitution of India was completed on 26th November 1949.

V. Answer the following questions

Question 1.
Why was January 26 adopted as Republic day?
Answer:

1. When the Congress met at Lahore in 1929, the members of the Congress unofficially declared the same day as the Day of Pooma Swaraj or the Day of complete self-governance.
2. The next year, 26th January 1930 was celebrated as Independence Day. That day has been observed as our Republic Day.

Question 2.
What is the Constitution of India?
Answer:

1. The constitution of India is the ultimate law.
2. We have to abide by it.
3. It explains the fundamental concepts of structure, methods, powers, and duties of Government bodies.
4. It also lists the fundamental rights and duties of the citizens.
5. Directive Principles are also mentioned in the constitution.
6. So it is holistic in nature.

Question 3.
List out the special features of the Constitution of India.
Answer:

1. The preface of the constitution is the Preamble.
2. According to it, India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular democratic republic.
3. The constitution has granted people the right to rule. Sovereignty refers to the ultimate power of the country.
4. The term secular refers to the freedom of worship.
5. The Constitution provides a Parliamentary form of Government, both at the center

Question 4.
What are the fundamental rights?
Answer:
Fundamental rights are the basic human rights of all citizens. They are

• Right to Equality
• Right to Freedom
• Right against exploitation
• Right to freedom of Religion
• Cultural and Educational Rights
• Right to Constitutional Remedies.

Question 5.
List out the fundamental duties that you would like to fulfill.
Answer:

1. Respecting the National flag and National Anthem.
2. Respect and protect the Constitution.
3. Readiness to serve our country if the need arises.
4. Treating everyone as brothers and sister
5. Avoid violence.
6. Protect government property etc.

Question 6.
What is Preamble?
Answer:

1. The Preamble of our constitution stresses justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.
2. The preface of the constitution is the preamble. According to it, India is a sovereign, socialists, secular democratic republic.

Question 7.
What do you understand by Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity?
Answer:

1. The preamble of the Indian constitution clearly says that
2. To achieve Justice-social, economic and political
3. Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship.
4. Equality of status and opportunity.
5. Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation.

Question 8.
Define: Sovereign
Answer:

1. The Constitution of India has granted the people the right to vote.
2. The members of the Parliament and the Legislative Assembly are elected by the people.
3. The right to decide is only in the hands of the representatives.
4. Sovereignty refers to the ultimate power of the country.
5. Sovereignty refers to India as an independent country.
6. India is not subject to any external power of influence.

VI. Projects and Activities

Question 1.
Let the students work individually or in a group to prepare rules for their class. From them discuss and form a list of rules and regulations for their class.
Answer:

1. Listen to the teacher
2. Respect each other
3. Respect other people’s property
4. Listen to others
5. Take care of our equipment

Question 2.
List your duties at
(a) School
(b) Home and
(c) Society
Answer:
(a) At School:

1. Participate in learning opportunities
2. Attend school regularly on time

(b) at Home:

1. Honour your father and mother
2. Simple hygiene – brush teeth, wash and dry hands, and brush hair.

c) At Society:

1. Teach the illiterate to read and write.
2. Take an active role in literacy campaigns

Question 3.
Discuss these topics:

1. Equality
2. Child labour
3. Right to Education

Answer:

1. Equality means equal rights for all the people and the abolition of all special rights and privileges.
2. Child labour refers to the employment of children in any work that deprives the children of their childhood.
3. The right to education is a fundamental human right. Every individual irrespective of race, gender, social origin, religion, or age are entitled to free elementary education.

Question 4.
Kailash Satyarti (India) and Malala Yusufsai (Pakistan) have been awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace (2014) Find out the reason why?
Answer:
“For their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education.

VII. Life Skill

Question 1.
Which of the fundamental rights do you like the most? Why?
Answer:
Fundamental rights and duties are guaranteed by the constitution. Look at the picture and share your opinions. Right against Exploitation. Traffic in Human beings and all forms of forced labour are prohibited.

Question 2.
Fundamental rights and duties are guaranteed by the constitution. Look at the picture and share your opinions. (For Students)
Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science The Constitution of India Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Fill in the blanks Answer

1. The Constitutions of nearly …………….. countries have been adopted by our Constitution.
2. …………….. refers to the ultimate power of the country.
3. …………….. is collectively responsible to the legislature.
4. The chief architect of the Drafting Committee was
5. The Constitution of India provides a …………….. form of government both at the centre and the state.

Answer:

1. 60
2. Sovereignty
3. Executive
4. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
5. Parliamentary

II. Answer the following questions

Question 1.
What is the Universal Adult Franchise?
Answer:
Universal Adult Franchise is every Indian citizen’s right to vote when they attain 18 years of age.

Question 2.
What are the Directive Principles?
Answer:
Directive Principles are certain guidelines to be followed while the government frame law.

Question 3.
What is Democracy?
Answer:
Democracy is a type of government in which representatives are elected by the people of that country.

Question 4.
What is Secular?
Answer:
Secular is a state which does not discriminate against anyone on a religious ground.

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Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science National Symbols Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct Answer

Question 1.
The National Song Vande Mataram was composed by …………….
(a) Pingali Venkayya
(b) Rabindra Nath Tagore
(c) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
(d) Gandhiji
Answer:
(c) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

Question 2.
Which is the National Anthem of India?
(a) Jana Gana Mana
(c) Amar Sonar Bangla
(b) Vande Mataram
(d) Neerarum kaduluduththa
Answer:
(a) Jana Gana Manal

Question 3.
Who wrote the most famous novel Anand Math?
(a) Akbar
(b) Rabindra Nath Tagore
(c) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
(d) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer:
c) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

Question 4.
_______ birthday is celebrated as the International Day of non violence.
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Subash Chandra Bose
(c) Sardar Vallabhai Patel
(d) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer:
(a) Mahatma Gandhi

Question 5.
The colour of the Asoka chakra found in our National flag is ……………..
(a) sky blue
(b) navy blue
(c) blue
(d) green
Answer:
(b) navy blue

Question 6.
The first flag ever flown after the Independence is stored in _______
(a) Chennai fort Museum
(c) Saranath Museum
(b) Delhi Museum
(d) Kolkata Museum
Answer:
(a) Chennai fort Museum

Question 7.
The National Anthem was written by ……………..
(a) Devandranath Tagore
(b) Bharathiyar
(c) Rabindranath Tagore
(d) Bala Gangadhar Tilak
Answer:
(c) Rabindranath Tagore

Question 8.
The time taken to play the National Anthem is _______
(a) 50 seconds
(c) 52 seconds
(b) 52 minutes
(d) 20 seconds
Answer:
(c) 52 seconds

Question 9.
“Vande Mataram” was first sung by at the 1896 session of the National Congress.
(a) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
(b) Rabindranath Tagore
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Sarojini Naidu
Answer:
(b) Rabindranath Tagore

Question 10.
_______ hoists the flag on Independence day in Delhi
(a) The Prime Minister
(c) Vice President
(b) The President
(d) Any Political leader
Answer:
(a) The Prime Minister

II. Fill in the blanks

1. The National emblem was adopted from the Ashoka pillar of ……………..
2. The National fruit of India is ……………..
3. The National Bird of India is ……………..
4. Our National tree is the ……………..
5. The flag which was flown in 1947 Independence day was weaved in ……………..
6. The Indian National Flag was designed by ……………..
7. …………….. Started the Saka Era.
8. The longest river in India is ……………..
9. The Indian Rupee symbol was designed by ……………..
10. The Chakra of the National Flag has …………….. spokes.

Answer:

1. Sarnath
2. Mango
3. Peacock
4. Banyan tree
5. Gudiyatham
6. Pinglivenkayya
7. Kanishka
8. The Ganges
9. D. Udhaya Kumar
10. 24

III. Choose the Correct Answer

1. The Lion Capital is now in the _______ museum (Kolkata / Sarnath)
2. The National Anthem was adopted in _______ (1950 / 1947)
3. _______ is declared as our National Microorganism (Lactobacillus / Rhizobium)

Answer:

1. Sarnath
2. 1950
3. Lactobacillus

IV. Fill in the blanks

1. Saffron – Courage; White – ……………..
2. Horse – Energy; Bull – ……………..
3. 1947 – Independence day; 1950 – ……………..

Answer:

1. Honestly
2. Hard work
3. Republic day

V. Choose the Correct Option

Answer:
c) d a b c

VI. Match and Choose the Wrong pair

Answer:
1. – c
2. – d
3. – a
4. – b

VII. Choose the wrong sentence

Question 1.
The ratio of our National Flags length and breadth is 3:2
e. The Chakra has 24 spokes
f. The Chakra is Sky Blue in colour
Answer:
f. The Chakra is Sky Blue in colour

Question 2.
The National Flag was designed by pingali Venkayya
g. The First ever flown Flag after the Independence is stored in Kolkata Museum.
h. The First National Flag was weaved in Gudiyattam.
Answer:
g. The First ever flown Flag after the Independence is stored in Kolkata Museum.

VII. Choose the Correct sentence

(a) August 15 is celebrated as the Independence day.
(b) November 26 is celebrated as the Republic day
(c) October 12 is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti.
Answer:
(a) August 15 is celebrated as the Independence day

IX. Answer the following

Question 1.
What do the colours in our National Flag represent?
Answer:

1. The saffron at the top represents valour and sacrifice.
2. The green at the bottom represents fertility and prosperity.
3. The white band in between represents honesty, peace, and purity.
4. The Ashoka Chakra or the wheel in navy blue represents truth and peace.

Question 2.
What are the parts of our National emblem?
Answer:

1. The four lions on top of the Ashoka Pillar at Samath was chosen to be our National emblem.
2. ‘Satyameva Jayate” has been inscribed at its bottom. It means truth alone triumphs.
3. The National emblem consists of two parts the upper and lower parts.
4. The upper part has four lions facing the North, South, East and West. This is on a circular pedestal. One can see only three lions at a time.
5. The lower part has an elephant, a horse, a bull and a lion. The ‘Wheel of righteousness’ is placed between them.

Question 3.
What are the salient features of the National Anthem?
Answer:

1. ‘Jana Gana Mana’ is our National anthem.
2. It symbolizes the sovereignty and integrity of our Nation.
3. This anthem was written by Rabindranath Tagore in Bengali.

Question 4.
Draw and define the Indian Rupee symbol.
Answer:

1. The Indian currency is the Indian rupees.
2. The symbol of rupees is ?.
3. This was designed by D. Udhayakumar from Tamil Nadu in the year 2010

Question 5.
Where do we use our National emblem?
Answer:
The National emblem is found at the top of the Government Communication, Indian Currency and passport.

Question 6.
Who wrote the National pledge?
Answer:

1. “India is my country. All Indians are my brothers and sisters” is our national pledge.
2. The pledge was written by Pydimarri Venkata Subba Rao in Telugu.

Question 7.
What are the animals found at the bottom of the emblem?
Answer:
At the bottom of the emblem, we see an elephant, a horse, a bull, and a lion.

Question 8.
What are the natural national symbols?
Answer:
Tiger, Elephant, River dolphin of Ganges, Peacock, King cobra, Banyan tree, Mango, The Ganges, and Lotus are the natural national symbols.

Question 9.
Where is the peacock sanctuary located in Tamil Nadu?
Answer:
There is a peacock sanctuary at Viralimalai in the district of Pudukottai (Tamil Nadu).

X. Activities

Question 1.
Draw the natural National symbols as scenery / Frame a story. (For Students)

Question 2.
Prepare a logo for your class/school of your own. (For Students)

Question 3.
What should we do to protect endangered plants and animals? Discuss?
Answer:

1. Educate your family about endangered plants and animals in your area.
2. Recycle and buy sustainable products.
3. Reduce water consumption.
4. Do not buy plastic products.

Question 4.
Celebrate the national events in your school and prepare a news item for a local newspaper.
Answer:
A feast for the eyes:

1. Marchpastl drills and entertainment programme were part of the Independence day celebration held in
2. Angel public school R. T. Nagar.
3. Dances were choreographed to spread the message of unity in diversity and peace.

XI. Life Skill Activity

Question 1.
Why are certain organisms adopted as natural National symbols? Analyse.
Answer:

1. To cultivate a deep sense of pride in the hearts of Indian citizens.
2. To represent a quality unique to India and its citizens.

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science National Symbols Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Fill in the blanks Answer

1. Our government has released a postal stamp of Tirupur Kumaran to remember his ……………… and Sacrifice and dedication ……………… to the nation.
2. The first Indian flag was hoisted by ……………… on 15th August 1947 at Red fort (Delhi)
3. The currency released by Shershahsur in the sixteenth century was ………………
4. ……………… is known for its digestive quality and cooling capacity.
5. From August 1947 to 26th January 1950, the ……………… was the honorary head ot India.
6. ……………… a variety of mango was cultivated during the Mughal reign for the royal family.

Answer:

1. Sacrifice and dedication
2. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Rupiya
4. Curd
5. Queen of Britain
6. Imam pasand

II. Answer the following

Question 1.
What are the rules to be observed while singing the Anthem?
Answer:

1. Everyone should stand erect while singing the national anthem.
2. One should understand the meaning while singing.

Question 2.
List out Tamil Nadu’s Natural symbols.
Answer:

1. Animal – Nilgiritahr Bird
2. Flower – Gloriosa Superba Tree

Question 3.
Who has been given the right to manufacture the National flag?
Answer:
As of 2009, the Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha has been the sole manufacturer of the flag.

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Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Geography Solutions Term 2 Chapter 1 Resources

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Resources Text Book Back Questions and Answers

A. Match the following

B. Fill in the blanks

1. Sugarcane is processed to make ……………..
2. Conservation of resources is …………….. use of resources.
3. Resources which are confined to certain regions are called ……………..
4. …………….. resources are being used in the present.
5. …………….. resources are the most valuable resources.
6. Collection of resources directly from nature is called ……………..

Answer:

1. Sugar
2. Careful
3. Localized resources
4. Actual
5. Commercial
6. Primary activities

C. Write short notes on the following

Question 1.
Renewable resources
Answer:
After consumption, resources can be renewed with the period of time is called renewable resources.
Example: Air, Water, Sunlight

Question 2.
Human resources.

1. Human resources are groups of individuals who use nature to create more resources.
2. Though human beings are basically natural resources, we classify human beings separately.

Question 3.
Individual resources.
Answer:

1. Individual resources are resources privately owned by individuals.
2. Example: Apartments

Question 4.
Tertiary activities.
Answer:
Tertiary activities are basically concerned with the distribution of primary and secondary products through a system of transport and trade.
(e.g.) Banking, Trade, and Communications.

D. Give brief answers for the following

Question 1.
What are the resources?
Answer:

1. The resource is anything that fulfills human needs. When anything is of some use it becomes valuable.
2. All resources have value.
3. The value can be either commercial or non-commercial.

Question 2.
What are the actual resources?
Answer:
Actual resources are resources that are being used and the quantity available is known, (eg) Coal mining at Neyveli Lignite Corporation.

Question 3.
Define abiotic resources.
Answer:
Abiotic resources are non-living things. Land, Water, Air, and Minerals are abiotic resources.

Question 4.
What is sustainable development?
Answer:

1. Development is necessary without affecting the needs of future generations.
2. If the present needs of resources are met and the conserving of resources for the future is balanced, we call it sustainable development.

E. Give short answers to the following questions

Question 1.
Differentiate universal and localized resources.
Answer:
Universal Resources

1. Universal resources are present everywhere.
2. Eg. Sunlight and air

Localized Resources

1. Localized resources are present in specific regions.
2. Eg. Minerals

Question 2.
Though human beings are natural resources, why are they classified separately?
Answer:

1. Though human beings are basically natural resources, we classify human beings separately.
2. Education, health, knowledge, and skill have made them valuable resources. Eg. Doctors, Scientists, and Teachers

Question 3.
Compare National and International Resources.
Answer:
National resources

1. National resources are resources within the political boundaries and oceanic areas of a country.
2. Eg. Tropical Forest Region of India

International resources

1. International resources are all oceanic resources found in the open ocean. Resources found in the region can be utilized only after an international agreement.
2. Eg. Ambergris.

Question 4.
What is the difference between man-made resources and human resources?
Answer:
Man-made resources

1. Natural resources are modified or processed by technology into man-made resources.
2. Eg. Sugarcane processed to get Sugar
3. All structures built by man can also be called man-made resources.
4. Eg. Bridges, Houses, Road.

Human Resources

1. Human resources are groups of individuals who use nature to create more resources.
2. Through human beings are basically natural resources, we classify human beings separately.
3. Education health knowledge and skill have made them a valuable resource.
4. Eg. Doctors, Teachers, Scientists.

Question 5.
Write the Gandhian thought on conservation of resources.
Answer:
Mahatma Gandhi blamed “human beings” for the depletion of resources because of

1. overexploitation of resources
2. Unlimited needs of human beings. So, conservation is very important.

F. Give detailed answers to the following questions. (100 – 120 words)

Question 1.
How are natural resources classified? Explain any three with examples.
Answer:
Natural resources are classified according to theirs.

1. Origin
2. Development
3. Renewability
4. Distribution
5. Ownership

Question I.
On the basis of origin – Biotic Resources and Abiotic Resources
Answer:

1. All living resources are Biotic resources. Example: Plants, Animals, Microorganisms.
2. Non-living resources are abiotic resources. Example: Land, Water, Air, Minerals

Question II.
On the basis of development – Actual Resources and Potential Resources
Answer:

1. The resources that are being used at present are Actual resources. The quantity is known. Example: Coal at Neyveli.
2. The resources that are not utilized at present are potential resources. The quantity and location are not known.
3. Example: Marine yeast (in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea)

Question III.
On the basis of Renewability – Renewable Resources and Non – renewable Resouces?
Answer:

1. After consumption, resources can be renewed with the period of time is called renewable resources. Example: Air, Water, Sun Light
2. Natural resources that have limited stock are non – renewable resources. Example: Coal, Petroleum, Natural gas, Minerals

Question 2.
How can resources be conserved?
Answer:

1. Careful use of resources is the conservation of resources.
2. Due to the rapid increase in population the resources are being utilized at a very fast rate.
3. To avoid this we need sustainable development. Sustainable development can take place when
   1. • Wastage and excess consumption is prevented
      • Reusable resources are recycled
      • Pollution is prevented
      • Environment is protected
      • Natural vegetation and wildlife are preserved.
4. The easiest way to conserve resources is to follow the “3R”s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

Question 3.
What is resource planning and why is it necessary?
Answer:

1. The technique or skill of proper utilization of resources is Resource Planning. Resource Planning is necessary because
2. Resources are limited and we have to use them properly. Also, we have to save the resources for our future generation.
3. Resources are unevenly distributed over the different parts of the world.
4. It is also essential for the production of resources to protect them from overexploitation.

Question 4.
Explain Primary secondary and tertiary activities.
resources, (eg.) Sunlight and air.

(a) Primary Activities

1. They are concerned with the production of raw materials for foodstuff and industrial use.
2. Primary activities include agriculture, cattle rearing, fishing, mining, collection of fruits, nuts, honey, rubber, resin, and medical herbs, etc.

(b) Secondary Activities

1. The raw materials obtained from the primary activities are converted into finished products through machinery on a large scale.
2. These activities are called secondary activities.

(c) Tertiary activities:

1. Tertiary activities are basically concerned with the distribution of primary and secondary products through a system of transport and trade.
2. (Eg): Banking, Trade, and communication.

G. Statements and inferences

Question 1.
Statement: Solar energy is the best substitute for thermal energy in tropical regions.
Inference 1: Coal and petroleum resources are receding.
Inference 2: Solar energy will never deplete.
Now choose the right answer.
(a) Only conclusion 1 follows
(b) Only conclusion 2 follows
(c) Neither 1 nor 2 follows
(d) Both 1 and 2 follow
Answer:
(d) Both 1 and 2 follow

Question 2.
Statement : If you don’t conserve resources, the human race may become extinct.
Inference 1 : You need not conserve resources.
Inference 2 : You need to conserve resources.
Now choose the right answer.
a) Only conclusion 1 follows.
b) Only conclusion 2 follows,
c) Neither 1 nor 2 follows.
d) Both 1 and 2 follow.
Answer:
(b) Only conclusion 2 follows

Question 3.
Statement : Man switched over to agriculture.
Inference 1 : Food gatherers experienced scarcity of food.
Inference 2 : Food gathered was not nutritious.
Now choose the right answer.
(a) Only conclusion 1 follows
(b) Only conclusion 2 follows
(c) Neither 1 nor 2 follows
(d) Both 1 and 2 follow
Answer:
(a) Only conclusion 1 follows

H. Given are three suggestions to conserve resources: Write the 3Rs in suitable places.

1. Giving your childhood cycle to your neighbour
2. Using a flush that consumes less water
3. Melting used plastic to lay roads

Answer:

1. Reuse
2. Reduce
3. Recycle

I. Cross word puzzle

Across left to right:

1. A development that balances time
2. Energy from the sun
3. All resources that belong to a country

Down:

1. A resource found everywhere
2. An international resource
3. A resource provided by nature
4. A resource restricted to specific areas

Across right to left:

1.  One of the 3Rs

Answer:
Across left to right :

1. SUSTAINABLE
2. SOLAR
3. NATIONAL

Down:

1. UNIVERSAL
2. AMBERGRIS
3. NATURAL
4. LOCALIZED

Across right to left:

1. REUSE

K. Identify the different economic activities and fill the table given below

L . Teacher’s Activities

1. Observe “Save Energy Day” Once a month at school/class level
2. Try making wall hangings with waste materials to decorate your school corridors.
3. Find out if there are any industries near your school. A field trip may be arranged.
4. Collect pictures based on
   • Fishing
   • Hunting
   • Food – gathering
   • Forestry
   • Mining
   • Agriculture
   • Cattle – rearing
   • Lumbering

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Resources Additional Important Questions and Answers

A. Fill in the blanks Answer

1. ……………… are two important factors that determine Time and Technology whether a substance is a resource or not.
2. All resources that have been directly provided by Natural resources nature are called ………………
3. Man mined precious metals simultaneously for making ………………
4. The non – renewable resources become ……………… after use and the time they take to replace does not match the life cycle.
5. Ambergris is used in ……………… industries.
6. Marine yeast has greater potential than ……………… yeast.

Answer:

1. Time and Technology
2. Natural resources
3. ornaments
4. exhausted
5. perfume
6. terrestrial

B. Write short notes on the following

Question 1.
Non – renewable resources.
Answer:

1. Natural resources that have limited stock are non – renewable resources.
2. Example: Goal, Petroleum

Question 2.
Community-owned Resources.
Answer:

1. Community-owned resources are resources which can be utilised by all the members of the community.
2. Eg. Public Parks.

Question 3.
World’s largest Pharmacy.
Answer:

1. Tropical rain forests are called the world’s largest pharmacy.
2. 25% of the natural vegetation are medicinal plants. Example: Cinchona.

C. Give brief answers for the following

Question 1.
How can natural resources be classified depending on?
Answer:

1. Origin
2. Development
3. Renewability
4. Distribution
5. Ownership

Question 2.
What is an abiotic resource?
Answer:

1. Abiotic resources are non-living things.
2. Land, Water, Air, and minerals are abiotic resources.

D. Mind Map

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Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science From Chiefdoms to Empires Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
The Kingdom which was most powerful among the four Mahajanapadas …………….
(a) Anga
(b) Magadha
(c) Kosala
(d) Vajji
Answer:
(b) Magadha

Question 2.
Among the following who was the contemporary of Gautama Buddha?
(a) Ajatasatru
(b) Bindusara
(c) Padmanabha Nanda
(d) Brihadratha
Answer:
(a) Ajatasatru

Question 3.
Which of the following are the sources of Mauryan period?
(a) Artha Sastra
(b) Indica
(c) Mudrafakshasa
(d) All
Answer:
(d) All

Question 4.
Chandra Gupta Maurya abdicated the thrown and went to Sravanbelgola along with Jina Saint ; .
(a) Badrabahu
(b) Stulabahu
(c) Parswanatha
(d) Rushabhanatha
Answer:
(a) Badrabahu

Question 5.
……………. was the ambassador of Seleucus Nicator.
(a) Ptolemy
(b) Kautilya
(c) Xerxes
(d) Megasthenese
Answer:
(d) Megasthenese

Question 6.
Who was the last emperor of the Mauryan Dynasty?
(a) Chandragupta Maurya
(b) Ashoka
(c) Brihadratha
(d) Bindusara
Answer:
(c) Brihadratha

II. Match the Statement with the reason/ Tick the appropriate answer

Question 1.
Statement (A) : Ashoka is considered as one of India’s greatest rulers.
Reason (R) : He ruled according to the principle of Dhamma.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
Answer:
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Question 2.
Which of the statements given below is/are correct?
Statement 1 : Chandragupta Maurya was the first ruler who unified entire India under one political unit.
Statement 2 : The Arthashastra provides information about the Mauryan administration.
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
(b) only 2

Question 3.
Consider the following statements and find out which of the following statement(s) is/are correct.
1. Chandragupta Maurya was the first king of Magadha.
2. Rajagriha was the capital of Magadha.
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
(c) both 1 and 2

Question 4.
Arrange the following dynasties in chronological order.
(a) Nanda – Sishunaga – Haryanka – Maurya
(b) Nanda – Sishunaga – Maurya – Haryanka
(c) Haryanka – Sishunaga – Nanda – Maurya
(d) Sishunaga – Maurya – Nanda – Haryanka
Answer:
(c) Haryanka – Sishunaga – Nanda – Maurya

Question 5.
Which of the following factors contributed to the rise of Magadhan Empire?
(1) Strategic location
(2)Thick forest supplied timber and elephant
(3) Control over sea
(4) Availability of rich deposits of iron ores
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) All of these
Answer:
(c) 1,2 and 4 only

III. Fill in the blanks

1. …………….. was the earliest capital of Magadha.
2. Mudrarakshasa was written by …………….
3. ……………. was the son of Bindusara.
4. The founder of the Maurya Empire was …………….
5. ……………. were appointed to spread Dhamma all over the empire.

Answer:

1. Rajagriha
2. Visakadatta
3. Ashoka
4. Chandragupta Maurya
5. Dhamma – mahamattas

IV. State True or False

1. The tittle Devanam Piya was given to Chandragupta Maurya.
2. Ashoka gave up war after his defeat in Kalinga.
3. Ashoka’s Dhamma was based on the principle of Buddhism.
4. The lions on the currency notes is taken from the Rampurwa bull capital.
5. Buddha’s relics were placed in the centre of the Stupas.

Answer:

1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True

V. Match the following

Answer:
(a) 3 4 1 2

VI. Answer in one or two sentences

Question 1.
Mention any two literary sources of the Mauryan period.
Answer:

1. Secular Literature
2. Religious Literature: Vedic, Jain, Buddhist texts and Puranas

Question 2.
What is a stupa?

1. A Stupa is a semi-spherical dome-like structure constructed on brick or stone.
2. The Buddha’s relics were placed in the centre of the dome.

Question 3.
Name the dynasties of Magadha.
Answer:
Four dynasties ruled over Magadha Empire.

1. The Haryanka dynasty
2. The Shishunaga dynasty
3. The Nanda dynasty
4. The Maurya dynasty

Question 4.
What were the sources of revenue during the Mauryan period?
Answer:
(i) The land was the most important source of revenue for the state. Ashokan inscription at Lumbini mentions Bali and bagha as taxes collected from people. The land tax (Bhaga) collected was 1/6 of the total produce.
(ii) Revenue from taxes on forests, mines, salt, and irrigation provided additional revenue to the government.

Question 5.
Who assisted Nagarika in the administration of towns?
Answer:
Sthanika and Gopa assisted Nagarika in the administration of towns.

Question 6.
What do you know from the Rock Edicts II and XIII of Ashoka?
Answer:

1. The horror of the Kalinga war was described by the king himself in the Rock Edict XIII.
2. The Rock Edicts II and XIII of Ashoka refer to the names of the three dynasties namely Pandyas, Cholas, the Keralaputras, and the Sathyaputras.

Question 7.
Which classical Tamil poetic works have the reference of Mauryans?
Answer:
Mamulahar’s poem in Agananuru gives the reference of the Mauryans.

VII. Answer the following

Question 1.
What did Ashoka do to spread Buddhism? (Write any three points)
Answer:

1. Ashoka sent his son Mahinda and daughter Sanghamitta to Srilanka to propagate Buddhism.
2. He also sent missionaries to West Asia, Egypt, and Eastern Europe to spread the message of Dhamma.
3. The Dhamma-mahamattas was a new cadre of officials created by Ashoka.
4. Their job was to spread dhamma all over the empire.
5. Ashoka held the third Buddhist council at his capital pataliputra.

Question 2.
Write any Hire causes for the rise off Mapdk
Answer:
The Causes for the Rise of Magadha

1. Magadha was located on the lower part of the Gangetic plain.
2. The plain was fertile which ensured the rich agricultural yield.
3. This provided regular and substantial income to the state.
4. The thick forests supplied timber for the construction of buildings and elephants for the army.
5. The abundance of natural resources especially iron enabled them to equip themselves with weapons made of iron.

VIII. HOTS

Question 1.
Kalinga war became a turning point in Ashoka’s life. How?
Answer:

1. In the war of Kalinga, many people died.
2. He understood that war only brings destruction to families.
3. The Kalinga war had incredible influence over the personal life and policy of Ashoka.
4. Hence Kalinga war proved to be a turning point in the life of Ashoka.
5. He found his consolation in Buddhism.
6. He was representing for his deeds. He embraced Buddhism and took the vow of inculcation ‘Dhamma’ to all men throughout his life.
7. He gave up the policy of Dig Vijay and adopted the policy of Dharma Vijay.

Question 2.
Write any five welfare measures you would do If you were a Mug like Ashoka?
Answer:
If I were a king like Ashoka

1. First I would have taken proper steps to help the cultivations, especially storing j the excess water available in rainy season for agriculture.
2. Monetary compensation would have been given during natural calamities.
3. Child protection act would be passed very effectively.
4. Stringent punishments would be given against corruption.
5. Suggestions would have been taken from the general public for quality improvement.

IX. Picture Study

This is the picture of Ashokan edicts.

Question a.
What are edicts?
Answer:
Edicts are official proclamations issued by authority or a king.

Question b.
How are Ashokan edicts useful?
Answer:
Ashokan edicts showed his belief in peace, righteousness, justice, and his concern for the welfare of his people.

Question c.
Where were these edicts inscribed?
Answer:
Edicts were inscribed on the pillars, boulders and cave walls.

Question d.
Name the script used in Sanchi Inscription.
Answer:
Brahmi

Question e.
How many Rock Edicts are there?
Answer:
33 Edicts

X. Who am I

Question 1.
I belonged to Haryanka dynasty. I extended territory by matrimonial alliances. My son is Ajatasatru – Who am I?
Answer:
Bimbisara

Question 2.
I played a significant role in the transformation of society. I am used to making ploughshare – Who am I?
Answer:
Iron

Question 3.
I was known as Devanampiya. I embraced the path of peace – Who am I?
Answer:
Ashoka

Question 4.
I established the first largest empire in India. I performed Sallekhana – Who am I?
Answer:
Chandragupta Maurya.

Question 5.
I am found in the Lion Capital of Ashoka. I am at the centre of our national flag – Who am I?
Answer:
The Ashoka Chakra

XI. Decipher the code – The Mauryan Empire

Answer:

1. The first dynasty that ruled over Magadha was ……………… (8, 1, 18, 25, 1, 14, 11, 1)
2. ………………empire was the first largest empire. (13, 1, 21, 18, 25, 1)
3. ……………… laid the foundation of the new capital at Pataliputra. (21, 4, 1, 25, 9, 14)
4. ……………… was one of the main exports (19, 16, 9, 3, 5, 19)
5. ……………… bacame later the most renowned seat of learning. (14, 1, 12, 1, 14, 4, 1)
6. Revenue from agricultural produce was called ……………… (2, 8, 1, 7, 1)
7. The horror of war was described in ……………… (18, 15, 3, 11, 5, 4, 9, 3, 20)
8. Greeks called Bindusara as ………………  (1, 13, 9, 20, 18, 1, 7, 1, 20, 8.1)
9. The crowning element in Saranath Pillar is ……………… (4, 8, 1, 18, 13, 1, 3, 8, 1, 11, 18, 1)
10. Council of ministers were known as ……………… (13, 1, 14, 4, 18, 9, 16, 1, 18, 9, 19, 8, 1, 4)

Answer:

1. Haryanka
2. Maurya
3. Udayin
4. Spices
5. Nalanda
6. Rhaga
7. Rockedict
8. Amitragatha
9. Dharma Chakra
10. Mantriparishad

XII. Activity (For Students)

1. Field trip to Museum
2. Movie show – about Ashoka and Chandragupta

XIV. Life Skill (For Students)

1. Make a model of Ashoka Chakra
2. Make a model of Sanchi Stupa
3. Draw and colour our National Flag.

XV. Answer Grid

Question 1.
Name the two kinds of government in North India during 6th century B.C. (BCE)
Answer:
Gana – Sanghas and Kingdoms

Question 2.
Who conducted second Buddhist Council at Vaishali?
Answer:
Kalasoka

Question 3.
What is the modern name for Kalinga?
Answer:
Odisha

Question 4.
Town was administrated by …………….
Answer:
Nagarika

Question 5.
Where was the third Buddhist council convened by Ashoka?
Answer:
Pataliputra

Question 6.
Name any two major Mahajanapadas.
Answer:
Magadha, Avanti

Question 7.
Which inscription records the Construction of Sudarshana lake?
Answer:
Junagath Girnar

Question 8.
Who was the last Nanda ruler?
Answer:
Dhana Nanda Maurian period.

Question 9.
Name the silver coin which was in use during the Mauryan Period.
Answer:
Panas

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science From Chiefdoms to Empires Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
Mahajanapadas dotted the Indo – Gangetic plain in sixth century BC.
(a) Ten
(b) Fourteen
(c) Sixteen
(d) eighteen
Answer:
(c) Sixteen

Question 2.
Kosala, one of the Mahajanapadas belonged to
(a) Eastern Uttar Pradesh
(b) Allahabad
(c) Bihar
(d) Ujjain
Answer:
(a) Eastern Uttar Pradesh

Question 3.
The horror of the Kalinga war was described in the Rock Edict …………….
(a) X
(b) XI
(c) XII
(d) XIII
Answer:
(d) XIII

Question 4.
The Source of information about the Mauryan Empire is from
(a) Puranas
(b) Edicts of Ashoka
(c) Bihar
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above

II. Match the statement with the Reason / Tick the appropriate answer

Question 1.
Statement (A) : Magadha’s gradual rise to political supremacy began with Bimbisara.
Reason (R) : Bimbisara extended the territory by conquests and matrimonial alliances.
(a) A is true but R is false
(b) A is false but R is true
(c) Both A and R are true
(d) Both A and R are false
Answer:
(c) Both A and R are true

Question 2.
Consider the following statements and find out which of the following statement(s) is/are correct.
(1) Board of 40 members divided into eight committees. Each had 5 members to manage the administration of the city.
(2) Town administration was under Nagarika.
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
(b) only 2

III. Fill in the blanks

1. Chandragupta Maury a overthrew …………….
2. ……………. convened the first Buddhist council at Rajagriha.
3. The meaning of ……………. is explained in Ashoka’s – Pillar Edict II.
4. Council of ministers known as ……………. assisted the King.

Answer:

1. Dhana Nanda
2. Ajatasatru
3. Dhamma
4. Mantriparishad

IV. State True or False

1. Gold played a significant role in this transformation of society.
2. Magadha was located on the lower part of the Gangetic plain.
3. Mahapadma Nanda and his eight sons were known as Navanandas.
4. Ashoka held the third Buddist council at Kashmir.

Answer:

1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False

V. Match the following

Answer:
b) 4 3 2 1

VI. Answer in one or two sentences

Question 1.
What were the two kinds of government in North India during the sixth century BC?
Answer:

1. Gana – Sanghas (Non-monarchical states)
2. Kingdoms (Monarchies)

Question 2.
How were Mahajanapadas formed?
Answer:

1. Janapadas were the earliest gathering places of men.
2. Later, Janapadas became republics or smaller kingdoms. The widespread use of iron in the Gangetic plain created conditions for the formation of larger territorial^ units transforming the janapadas into Mahajanapadas.

Question 3.
What did Ashoka lay stress on?
Answer:

1. Compassion
2. Charity
3. Purity
4. Saintliness
5. Self – control
6. Truthfulness
7. Obedience and respect

VII. Answer the following

Question 1.
Give reasons for the decline of the Mauryan Empire.
Answer:

1. Ashoka’s successors were very weak.
2. Continuous revolts in different parts of the empire.
3. Invasion by the Bactrian Greeks weakened the empire.
4. Last Maurya ruler Brihadratha was killed by his commander Pushyamitra Sungha.
5. He established the Sungha dynasty.

Question 2.
What do you know about the Royal Art of Mauryan?
Answer:
Royal Art consists of palaces and public buildings, Monolithic pillars, Rock-cut Architecture and Stupas.

Stupas:

1. It is a semicircle dome constructed on brick or stone.
2. The Buddha’s relics were placed in the centre.
3. We can see the stupa at Sanchi near Bhopal.

Monolithic Pillar:

1. The crowning element in this pillar is ‘Dharma Chakra’.
2. We can see the pillar at Samath.

Rock cut Architecture:

1. Rock cut caves are in Barabar hills and Nagarjuna hills
2. They are to the north of Bodh Gaya.
3. 3 caves in Barabar hills have Ashoka’s inscriptions.
4. 3 caves in Nagarjuna hills have Dasharatha Maurya’s inscriptions, (grandson of Ashoka).

VII. Mind map

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Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Great Thinkers and New Faiths Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
What is the name of the Buddhist scripture?
(a) Angas
(b) Tripitakas
(c) Tirukkural
(d) Naladiyar
Answer:
(b) Tripitakas

Question 2.
Who was the first Tirthankara of Jainism?
(a) Rishabha
(b) Parsava
(c) Vardhamana
(d) Buddha
Answer:
(a) Rishabha

Question 3.
How many Tirthankaras were there in Jainism?
(a) 23
(b) 24
(c) 25
(d) 26
Answer:
(b) 24

Question 4.
Where was the third Buddhist Council convened?
(a) Rajagriha
(b) Vaishali
(c) Pataliputra
(d) Kashmir
Answer:
(c) Pataliputra

Question 5.
Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
(a) Lumbini
(b) Saranath
(c) Taxila
(d) Bodh Gaya
Answer:
(b) Saranath

II. Match the Statement with the Reason. Tick the appropriate answer

Question 1.
Statement : A common man could not understand Upanishads.
Reason : Upanishads were highly philosophical.
(a) Statement and its Reason are correct
(b) Statement is wrong
(c) Statement is true, but the Reason for that is wrong
(d) Both Statement and Reason are wrong
Answer:
(a) Statement and its Reason are correct

Question 2.
Statement: The Jatakas are popular tales,
Reason: Frescoes on the ceilings and walls of Ajanta caves depict the Jataka Tales.
(a) Statement and its Reason are correct.
(b) Statement is wrong.
(c) Statement is true, but the Reason for that is wrong.
(d) Both statement and Reason are wrong.
Answer:
(a) Statement and its. Reason are correct,

Question 3.
Find out the correct answer:
Buddha Viharas are used for
1. Education
2. Stay of Buddhist monks
3. Pilgrims stay
4. Prayer hall
(a) 2 is correct
(b) 1 and 3 are correct
(c) 1,2,4 are correct
(d) 1 and 4 are correct
Answer:
(b) 1 and 3 are correct

Question 4.
Consider the following statements regarding the causes of the origin of Jainism and Buddhism.
I. Sacrificial ceremonies were expensive.
II. Supertitious beliefs and practices confused the common man.
Which of the above statement (s) is / are correct?
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I & II
(d) Neither I nor II
Answer:
(c) Both I & II

Question 5.
Which of the following about Jainism is correct?
Which of the following about Jainism is correct?
(a) Jainism denies God as the creator of universe
(b) Jainism accepts God as the creator of universe
(c) The basic philosophy of Jainism is idol worship
(d) Jains accept the belief in Last Judgement. ,
Answer:
(a) Jainism denies God as the creator of universe

Question 6.
Circle the odd one:

Answer:
Parsava

Question 7.
Find out the wrong pair:
(a) Ahimsa – not to injure
(b) Satya – to speak truth
(c) Asteya – not to steal
(d) Brahmacharya – married status
Answer:
(d) Brahmacharya – married status

Question 8.
All the following statements are true of Siddhartha Gautama except:
(a) He is the founder of Hinduism
(b) He was bom in Nepal
(c) He attained Nirvana
(d) He was known as Sakyamuni
Answer:
(a) He is the founder of Hinduism

III. Fill in the blanks

1. The doctrine of Mahavira is called …………….
2. ……………. is a state of freedom from suffering and rebirth.
3. ……………. was the founder of Buddhism.
4. Thiruparthikundram, a village in Kanchipuram was once called …………….
5. ……………. were built over the remains of Buddha’s body.

Answer:

1. Jainism
2. Nirvana
3. Gautama Buddha
4. Jina Kanchi
5. Stupas

IV. True or False

1. Buddha believed in Karma.
2. Buddha had faith in caste system
3. Gautama Swami compiled the teachings of Mahavira.
4. Viharas are temples.
5. Emperor Ashoka followed Buddhism.

Answer:

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True

V. Match the following Answer

Answer:
1. – d
2. – a
3. – 4
4. – c
5. – b

VI. Answer in one or two sentences

Question 1.
What are the Tri-Ratna (three jewels) of Jainism?
Answer:
Triratna (Three Jewels) of Jainism are

1. Right Faith
2. Right Knowledge
3. Right action.

Question 2.
What are the two sects of Buddhism?
Answer:
The two sects of Buddhism are Hinayana, Mahayana.

Question 3.
What does Jina mean?
Answer:
Jina means conquering self and the external world.

Question 4.
Write any two common features of Buddhism and Jainism.
Answer:

1. Both Buddhism and Jainism denied the authority of Vedas.
2. Both believed in the doctrine of Karma.

Question 5.
Write a note on Buddhist Sangha.
Answer:

1. Sangha, meaning ‘association’ for the propagation of Buddha’s faith.
2. It was formed to propagate Buddha’s faith.
3. The members were called Bhikshus (monks).
4. They led a life of austerity.

Question 6.
Name the Chinese traveller who visited Kancheepuram in the seventh century AD. (CE).

1. Hieun Tsang visited Kanchipuram in the seventh century A.D. (CE).
2. There he noticed the presence of 100 feet stupa built by Ashoka.

Question 7.
Name the female Jain monk mentioned in Silapathikaram.
Answer:
Silapathikaram mentions that when Kovalan and Kannagi were on their way to Madurai, Gownthiyadigal a female Jain monk blessed the couple and accompanied them.

VI. Answer the following

Question 1.
Name the eightfold path of Buddhism?
Answer:

1. Right View
2. Right Thought
3. Right Speech
4. Right Action
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
7. Right Knowledge
8. Right Meditation

Question 2.
What are the five important rules of conduct in Jainism?
Answer:

1. Ahimsa – not to injure any living beings
2. Satya – to speak the truth
3. Asteya – not to steal
4. Aparigraha – not to own property
5. Brahmacharya – Celibacy

Question 3.
Narrate four noble truths of Buddha?
Answer:

1. Life is full of sorrow and misery.
2. Desire is the cause of misery.
3. Sorrows and sufferings can be removed by giving up one’s desire.
4. The desire can be overcome by following the right path (Noble eightfold path)

Question 4.
Write any three differences between Hinayana and Mahayana sects of Buddhism.
Answer:
Hinayana

1. Did not worship idols or images of Buddha.
2. Practiced austerity.
3. Believed that Salvation of the individual as its goal.
4. Used Prakrit language.
5. Confined to India.

Mahayana

1. Worshiped images of Buddha.
2. Observed elaborate rituals.
3. Believed that the salvation of all beings as its objective.
4. Used Sanskrit language.
5. Spread to Central Asia, Ceylon, Burma, Nepal, Tibet, China, Japan, where the middle path was accepted.

Question 5.
Jainism and Buddhism flourished in the Sangam period. Give any two pieces of evidence for each.
Answer:
(i) In ancient Tamil literature, Jainism is referred to as Samanam. There is a Samanar Hill or Samanar Malai in Keelakuyilkudi village, 15 km away from Madurai. The images of Tirthankaras created by Jain monks are found in the hill. It is a protected monument of the Archaeological Survey of India.

(ii) There is a reference to Aravor Palli, a place of living for Jain monks, in Manimegalai.

(iii) Buddhism spread to Tamil Nadu much later than Jainism. Manimekalai, one of the epics of the post-Sangam age is Buddhist literature.

(iv) There is an elaborate description of Kanchipuram in the classical epic Manimegalai.

VIII. HOTS

Question 1.
Karma – a person’s action. Name any 10 good actions (deeds).
Answer:

1. Help a friend in need
2. Let your first good deed be to a charity
3. Plant a tree
4. Donate an old cell phone
5. Donate blood
6. Decide to make one change in yourself that will make you a better person.
7. Swallow your pride and apologize for something you have done – whether big or small.
8. Donate school supplies to children from underprivileged homes.
9. Answer the phone in a cheerful voice.
10. When you are out buying food purchase, an extra item to donate to a food pantry or to a homeless person.

IX. Student Activity

Question 1.
Read any one story from Jatakas and write a similar story on your own.

Question 2.
Make a tabular column in the following 5 headings.
Answer:

Question 3.
Place the following words in the appropriate column.
Answer:
Words:

1. Jina
2. Mahay ana
3. Tirthankaras
4. Stupas
5. Nirvana
6. Digambara
7. Tripitaka’s
8. Agama

Question 4.
Task cards activity:
Make informative cards for the following religions. Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism
Answer:
Hinduism:

1. Dasavathara
2. Rudhthrava tandava
3. Siva – Vishnu
4. Maha Kumba Mela
5. Manu dharma

Christianity :

1. Crucified
2. Holy See
3. Nazareth
4. Sermon on the Mount
5. 12 Disciples

Islam:

1. Mecca
2. 786
3. Hijiri
4. The Quran
5. Mohamed Nabi

Buddhism:

1. Hinayana
2. Bodh Gaya
3. Dhamma
4. Tripitakkas
5. Stupas

Jainism :

1. Tirthankaras
2. Svethambara
3. Aravar Palli
4. Gownthiyadigal
5. Trirathnas

Question 5.
Make a Venn diagram to indicate similarities and dissimilarities of Jainism and Buddhism.
Answer:

Question 6.
Solve the puzzle
Answer:

Left to right:

1. One of the Tri Rathna: Right
2. Buddha’s teachings are referred to as
3. A great center of education
4. The place where Buddha attained enlightenment
5. Not to injure any living being

Right to left:

6. Mother of Siddhartha Maya
7. The Quality of man’s life depends on his deed

Top to bottom:

8. Lumbini is in
9. Buddhist prayer hall
10. A state of freedom from birth
11. Jain scripture compiled by Gautama Swami.

X. Life Skills (For Students)

Create a storyboard for Jainism / Buddhism in a chart Model.

XI. Answer Grid

Question 1.
The Jam monks who wear white clothes are called
Answer:
Svetambaras

Question 2.
What is the meaning of Buddha?
Answer:
The awakened or Enlightened.

Question 3.
Who is the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism?
Answer:
Mahavira

Question 4.
Who delivered Dharmachakra Pravartana?
Answer:
Buddha

Question 5.
How many noble truths are there in Buddhism?
Answer:
Four

Question 6.
Which religion’s teachings include four noble truth and eightfold path?
Answer:
Buddhism

Question 7.
Name the earliest Buddhist literature which deals with the stories of various births of Buddha?
Answer:
The Jatakas

Question 8.
Name any four places where Jain monasteries were located in Tamil Nadu.
Answer:
Puhar, Uraiyur, Madurai, Kanchi

Question 9.
Name one of the twin Indian’s Epics
Answer:
Silapathikaram

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Great Thinkers and New Faiths Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
Samanar Malai in Keelakuyilkudi is 15km away from ………………
(a) Trichy
(b) Chennai
(c) Pudukottai
(d) Madurai
Answer:
(d) Madurai

Question 2.
Kevala refers to
(a) Buddha
(b) Rishaba
(c) Mahavira
(d) Thirthankara
Answer:
(c) Mahavira

Question 3.
…………….. represents the Buddhist view of the world.
(a) The wheel of Dharma
(b) The wheel of law
(c) The wheel of Dhamma
(d) The wheel of life
Answer:
(d) The wheel of life

Question 4.
Asteya means
(a) Ahimsa
(b) Not to steal
(c) To speak the truth
(d) Celibacy
Answer:
(b) Not to steal

II. Match the Statement with the Reason/ Tick the appropriate answer

Question 1.
Statement: The sixth century B.C is a landmark period in the intellectual and spiritual development in India.
Reason: The exploitative practices that paved way for awakening.
(a) Statement is wrong
b) Both statement and reason are wrong
(c) Statement and its reason are correct
(d) Statement is true, but the reason for that is wrong
Answer:
(c) Statement and its reason are correct

Question 2.
Find the correct answer:
Vardhamana was:
1. Kshatriya prince
2. under twelve and a half years of penance
3. the real founder of Jainism
4. The first Tirthankara
(a) All are correct
(b) All are correct except
(c) All are wrong
(d) 3 and 4 are correct
Answer:
(b) All are correct except

III. Fill in the blanks

1. The famous Buddhist logician was …………….
2. Vardhaman means …………….
3. In ancient Tamil literature, Jainism is referred to …………….
4. The stepmother of Siddhartha was …………….

Answer:

1. Dinnaga
2. Prosperous
3. Samanam
4. Gautami

IV. True or False

1. The sacrificial ceremonies were expensive in the sixth century.
2. Uraiyur had a Buddhist monastery.
3. Buddha sat under a Neem tree and undertook a deep meditation.
4. Jainism remained in India only.

Answer:

1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True

V. Answer in one or two sentences

Question 1.
What are the two sects of Jainism?
Answer:

1. Digambaras
2. Svetambaras

Question 2.
Why is Mahavira Believed to be the real founder of Jainism?
Answer:

1. Mahavira reviewed the ancient Shamanic traditions and came up with new doctrines.
2. Therefore he is believed to be the real founder of Jainism.

Question 3.
What kind of life did the Buddha bhikshus lead?
Answer:
The Buddha bhikshus led a life of austerity.

Question 4.
Mention the four sorrowful sights seen by Siddharta
Answer:
The four Sorrowful sights seen by Siddharta were

1. An uncared old man in rags with his bent back.
2. A sick man suffering from an incurable disease.
3. A dead body being carried to the burial ground by weeping relatives, An ascetic.

VI. Answer the following

Question 1.
Write about the four great sights of Buddha.
Answer:
At the age of 29, Siddhartha saw four sorrowful sights. They were

1. An uncared old man in rags with his bent back.
2. A sick man suffering from an incurable disease.
3. A man’s corpse being carried to the burial ground by weeping relatives.
4. An ascetic.

VII. Mind map

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Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Vedic Culture in North India and Megalithic Culture in South India Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
Aryans first settled in …………… region.
(a) Punjab
(b) Middle Gangetic
(c) Kashmir
(d) Northeast
Answer:
(a) Punjab

Question 2.
Aryans came from
(a) China
(b) North Asia
(c) Central Asia
(d) Europe
Answer:
(c) Central Asia

Question 3.
Our National Motto “Sathyameva Jayate” is taken from ……………
(a) Brahmana
(b) Veda
(c) Aranyaka
(d) Upanishad
Answer:
(d) Upanishad

Question 4.
What was the ratio of land revenue collected during the Vedic Age
(a) 1/3
(b) 1/6
(c) 1/8
(d) 1/9
Answer:
(b) 1/6

II. Match the Statement with the Reason/ Tick the appropriate answer

Question 1.
Assertion: The Vedic age is evidenced by a good number of texts and an adequate amount of material evidence.
Reason: Shrutis comprise the Vedas, the Brahmanas, the Aranyakas, and the Upanishads.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Answer:
(d) A is false but R is true

Question 2.
Statement I: Periplus mentions the steel imported into Rome from peninsular India was subjected to duty in the port of Alexandria.
Statement II: Evidence for iron smelting has come to light at Paiyampalii.
(a) Statement I is wrong.
(b) Statement II is wrong.
(c) Both the statements are correct,
(d) Both the statements are wrong.
Answer:
(c) Both the statements are correct

Question 3.
Which of the statement is not correct in the Vedic society.
(a) A widow could re-marry.
(b) Child marriage was in practice.
(c) Father’s property was inherited by his son
(d) Sati was unknown
Answer:
(b) Child marriage was in practice

Question 4.
Which is the correct ascending order of the Rig Vedic society?
(a) Grama < Kula < Vis < Rashtra < Jana
(b) Kula < Grama < Vis < Jana < Rashtra
(c) Rashtra < Jana < Grama < Kula < Vis
(d) Jana Grama < Kula < vis < Rashtra
Answer:
(d) Jana Grama < Kula < vis < Rashtra

III. Fill in the blanks

1. Vedic culture was ……………. in nature.
2. ……………. was a tax collected from the people in the Vedic period.
3. ……………. system is an ancient learning method.
4. Adhichanallur is in ……………. district.

Answer:

1. Chalcolithic
2. Bali
3. Gurukula
4. Thoothukudi

IV. True or False

1. The Roman artifacts found at various sites provide evidence of Indo – Roman trade relations.
2. A Hero Stone is a memorial stone raised in remembrance of the honourable death of a hero.
3. The army chief was called Gramani.
4. The Black and Red ware pottery became the characteristic of the Megalithic period.
5. Evidence for iron smelting has come to light at paiyampalli.

Answer:

1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. True

V. Match the following

Answer:
(d) 1 2 3 4

VI. Answer in one or two sentences

Question 1.
Name the four Vedas.
Answer:
The four Vedas are Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva.

Question 2.
What were the animals domesticated by Vedic people?
Answer:
Horses, cows, goats, sheep, oxen, and dogs were domesticated. In the later Vedic period the Aryans tamed elephants also.

Question 3.
What do you know about Megalith?
Answer:
The term ‘Megalith’ is derived from Greek. ‘Megas’ means great and ‘lithos’ means stone. Using big stone slabs built upon the places of burial is known as Megalith.

Question 4.
What are Dolmens?
Answer:
Dolmens are Megalithic tombs made of two or more upright stones with a single stone lying across the burial site.

Question 5.
What are Urns?
Answer:
Urns are large pottery jars used for burying the dead.

Question 6.
Name the coins used for business transactions in the Vedic period.
Answer:
Nishka, Satmana (gold coins), and Krishna (silver coins) were used for business transactions.

Question 7.
Name some Megalithic monuments found in Tamil Nadu.
Answer:

1. Dolmens
2. Menhir

Dolmens are Megalithic tombs. Megalithic Dolmens have been found in Veeraraghavapuram village, Kanchipuram district, Kummalamaruthupatti, Dindigulfc, district, and in Narasingampatti, Madurai district.

VII. Answer the following

Question 1.
Write briefly about the archaeological site at Kodumanal.

1. Kodumanal is located in the Erode district.
2. More than 300 pottery inscriptions in Tamil – Brahmi have been discovered there.
3. Archaeologists have also discovered spindles, whorls (used for making thread from cotton)
4. Pieces of cloth, along with tools, weapons, ornaments, beads, particularly camelina also discovered here.
5. A Menhir found at the burial site is assigned to the Megalithic period.

Question 2.
Write about the Vedic women in a paragraph.
Answer:

1. In the Rig Vedic society, women relatively enjoyed some freedom.
2. The wife was respected as the mistress of the household.
3. She could perform rituals in her house.
4. In Rig Vedic period widows could remarry.
5. But they were denied to inherit parental property.
6. They played no role in public affairs.
7. In the later Vedic period women’s position declined, demand to perform rituals and marriage rules became more rigid.
8. Polygamy became common, and women were denied an education.

VIII. HOTS

Question 1.
Difference between the Gurukula system of education and the Modern system of education.
Answer:

1. Apart from the Modern system of education, the Gurukula system is an ancient learning method.
2. The shishas resided with their guru and served them and simultaneously learned and gained knowledge.
3. The students received education through oral tradition. They had to memorize everything.
4. Four Vedas, Ithihasas, Puranas, Grammar, Logic, Ethics, Astrology, Maths, and Military Science were the subjects taught.
5. Only Dvijas could be students and they were trained to lead a disciplined life.

IX. Pride any joy – Let us find out the fact

X. Student Activity

Question 1.
Sentence making by using these new words. Shruti, Gramani, Rashtras, Iron Age, Semi-nomadic, Barter
Answer:

1. The one that was transmitted orally through generations is Shruti.
2. Gramani was the leader of the village.
3. Many Janas formed the Rashtra.
4. Iron Age society in South India belongs to the Vedic period in North India.
5. Rig Vedic Aryans were Semi-nomadic.
6. The barter system was prevalent in the Rig Vedic Period.

Question 2.
Word Search

Answer:

1. KHYBER
2. SMRITI
3. VIS
4. GANA
5. SAMITI
6. AGNI
7. SATMANA
8. IRON AGE
9. URN

XI. Life Skill

1. Collect information from Newspapers about archaeological finds with the help of your teacher.
2. Site Visit: Visit any one of the archaeological sites near your locality.

XII. Answer Grid

Question 1.
Mention two Ithikasas:
Answer:

1. Ramayana
2. Mahabharatha

Question 2.
Vertical monolithic pillar planted in memory of the dead is called …………….
Answer:
Menhir

Question 3.
Name the ancient town in the Sivagangai district dating to the Sangam age.
Answer:
Keezhadi

Question 4.
Name any two Iron Age sites in Tamilnadu
Answer:

1. Paiyampalli
2. Porunthal

Question 5.
What method of agriculture was practiced by early Aryans?
Answer:

1. Slash and burn
2. agriculture

Question 6.
Name two large cities that emerged during the Vedic period.
Answer:

1. Ndraprastha
2. Ayodhya

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Vedic Culture in North India and Megalithic Culture in South India Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
The main occupation of the Aryans was ……………
(a) Agriculture
(b) Fishing
(c) Cattle rearing
(d) Hunting
Answer:
(c) Cattle rearing

Question 2.
The main source of wealth in the Rig Vedic period was ______
(a) Land
(b) Gold coins
(c) Cattle
(d) Rice
Answer:
(c) Cattle

Question 3.
The staple crop was ……………
(a) Barley
(b) Wheat
(c) Rice
(d) Cotton
Answer:
(a) Barley

Question 4.
Vishayapati was the head of a ______
(a) Rashtra
(b) Village
(c) Clan
(d) Jana
Answer:
(c) Clan

II. Fill in the blanks

1. Within the early Vedic Society there were …………… divisions.
2. When Aryans settled permanently they began to practice……………
3. The rules of …………… became much more complex and rigid.

Answer:

1. three
2. agriculture
3. marriage

III. True or False

1. Rig Vedic Aryans worshipped mostly the earthly and celestial gods.
2. True Education was denied to women.
3. The term ‘Megalith’ is derived from Latin.

Answer:

1. True
2. True
3. False

IV. Match the following

Question 1.

Answer:
(b) 2 4 1 3

V. Answer in one or two sentences

Question 1.
Name the metals known to Rig Vedic People.
Answer:

1. Gold (Hiranya)
2. Iron (Shyama)
3. Copper / Bronze (Ayas)

Question 2.
What are Shrutis?
Answer:

1. The Shmtis comprise the four Vedas, the Brahmanas, the Aranyakas, and the ’ Upanishads.
2. They are considered sacred, eternal, and unquestionable truth.

Question 3.
Name the occupations of Rig Vedic Aryans.
Answer:

1. Cattle rearing
2. Carpenters
3. Chariot makers
4. Potters
5. Smiths
6. Weavers
7. Leather Workers

VI. Mind map

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Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Achieving Equality Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
Which one of the following is not the reason for Prejudice?
(a) Socialization
(b) Economic Benefits
(c) Authoritarian personality
(d) Geography
Answer:
(d) Geography

Question 2.
Discrimination done on the basis of gender is referred to as
(a) gender discrimination
(b) caste discrimination
(c) religious discrimination
(d) inequality
Answer:
(a) gender discrimination

Question 3.
Gender-based stereotypes are often portrayed in …………….
(a) films
(b) advertisements
(c) TV serials
(d) All the these
Answer:
(d) All the these

Question 4.
Name the book/s written by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
(a) India 2020
(b) Wings of Fire
(c) Ignited Minds
(d) All of these
Answer:
(d) All of these

Question 5.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was conferred Bharat Ratna in the year …………….
(a) 1997
(b) 1996
(c) 1995
(d) 1994
Answer:
(a) 1997

Question 6.
Viswanathan Anand became India’s first grandmaster in the year.
(a) 1985
(b) 1986
(c) 1987
(d) 1988
Answer:
(d) 1988

Question 7.
In which sport Ilavazhagi excels …………….
(a) Chess
(b) Wrestling
(c) Carrom
(d) Tennis
Answer:
(c) Carrom

Question 8.
Which article of the Constitution says discrimination against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them is not permitted?
(a) 14(1)
(b) 15(1)
(c) 16(1)
(d) 17(1)
Answer:
(b) 15(1)

Question 9.
B.R. Ambedkar was conferred Bharat Ratna in the year …………….
(a) 1990
(b) 1989
(c) 1988
(d) 1987
Answer:
(a) 1990

Question 10.
As per the 2011 Census the highest literate district in Tamil Nadu
(a) Namakkal
(b) Salem
(c) Kanyakumari
(d) Sivagangai
Answer:
(c) Kanyakumari

II. Fill in the blanks

1. People have false belief and ideas on others is called …………….
2. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was born in …………….
3. ……………. was the first recipient of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, India’s highest Sport honour.
4. ……………. was the independent India’s first Law Minister.
5. As per the 2011 census the lowest Sex ratio was in …………….

Answer:

1. Prejudice
2. 1931
3. Viswanathan Anand
4. Dr.B.R.Ambedkar
5. Dharmapuri

III. Match the following

Answer:
1. – e
2. – d
3. – b
4. – c
5. – a

IV. Answer the following questions

Question 1.
What is Prejudice?
Answer:

1. Prejudice means to judge other people in a negative or inferior manner, without knowing much about them.
2. It happens when people have false beliefs and ideas.

Question 2.
What is a stereotype?
Answer:

1. A stereotype is a false view or idea about something.
2. For example, girls are not good at sports.
3. When prejudice gets stronger, it develops into a stereotype.

Question 3.
What is discrimination?
Answer:

1. Discrimination can be defined as negative actions towards people.
2. Discrimination can happen on the basis of colour, class, religion, and gender, etc.

Question 4.
What are the articles that are discussing equality in the Indian constitution?
Answer:

1. Article 14 of the constitution
2. Article 15(1) of the constitution

V. Answer the following in detail

Question 1.
What are the causes of prejudice?
Answer:

1. Socialization
2. Conforming behaviours
3. Economic benefits
4. Authoritarian personality
5. Ethno – centrism
6. Group closure
7. Conflicts

Question 2.
Write any two types of discrimination?
Answer:
(a) Gender discrimination:

1. Gender discrimination refers to health, education, economic and political inequalities between men and women in India.
2. For example a girl is not allowed to go to college after finishing her schooling.
3. Most of the girls are not allowed to select a career of their choice, rather they are forced into marriage.
4. In some families, girls are not allowed to wear modem dresses while boys in such families often wear modem dresses.

(b) Religious discrimination:

1. Religious discrimination is unequal treatment of an individual or group based on their beliefs.
2. Religious discrimination has been around for a long time.
3. There have been problems between people of different religions for thousands of years.
4. Some people are not allowed to enter in public places; especially the places of worship, because they belong to another religion.
5. Some religious people often end up in conflict with each other because of their rituals and way of life.

Question 3.
Explain the solution to the removal of inequality and discrimination in Indian society.
Answer:
The remedial measures for abolishing inequality and discrimination in Indian society are as follows.

1. Wider access to quality based services like healthcare and education for all.
2. Be aware of current gender bias.
3. Make women more visible in public life and institution to eradicate gender disparity.
4. Be open to learning about other religions.
5. Promoting community dining in the classroom may help the students to sit together without any bias of caste, religion, or gender.
6. Socialise with people of all types outside the home.
7. Effective implementation of laws.

VI. Projects and Activities

1. Split the class into small groups, discuss with your peer group on discrimination and write a report on it.
2. Collect information about any two famous personalities who faced prejudice and discrimination.

VII. HOTS

Question 1.
Various discrimination in India. Discuss.
Answer:

1. The different forms of inequalities such as caste inequality, religious inequality, race inequality, or gender inequality give rise to discrimination.
2. Discrimination can happen on the basis of colour, class, religion gender, etc.
3. Treating dark-skinned people differently from fair-skinned people, giving more importance to people of higher than to those of lower caste, and thinking boys are smarter than girls are all thoughts of discrimination.
4. Article 15(1) of the constitution states that the State not to discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any of them.

VIII. Life Skill

1. How can you fight against prejudice and discrimination in your village?

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Achieving Equality Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
Apartheid was practiced in ……………
(a) Germany
(b) Australia
(c) South Africa
(d) India
Answer:
(c) South Africa

Question 2.
Viswanathan Anand was born in _______
(a) Chennai
(b) Bengaluru
(c) Thiruvananthapuram
(b) Vishakapatnam
Answer:
(a) Chennai

Question 3.
The chairman of the Drafting Committee of India’s constituent Assembly was ……………
(a) Nehru
(b) Dr. Ambedkar
(c) Mount Batten
(d) Dr. Abdul kalam
Answer:
(b) Dr. Ambedkar

Question 4.
Apartheid, the racist policy was brought to an end by _______
(a) Martin Luther
(b) Nelson Mandela
(c) Mother Theresa
(d) Tagore
Answer:
(b) Nelson Mandela

Question 5.
Mr. Viswanathan Anand won the World Junior Championship in ……………
(a) Chess
(b) Carrom
(c) Cricket
(d) High jump
Answer:
(a) Chess

II. Answer the following questions

Question 1.
Mention the types of prejudice
Answer:

1. Gender prejudice
2. Racial prejudice
3. Class prejudice
4. Disability prejudice

Question 2.
Name the books written by Dr. APJ Abdul Kaiam.
Answer:
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam wrote many books. The famous among them are –

1. India 2020
2. Wings of Fire
3. Ignited Minds
4. The Luminous Sparks
5. Mission India.

Question 3.
What is meant by constitution?
Answer:
A constitution is a set of rules and regulations guiding the administration of a country.

Question 4.
What does Article 15(1) of our constitution state about discrimination?
Answer:
The state shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex and place of birth or any of them.

Question 5.
What does Article 14 of our constitution state about equality?
Answer:
Article 14 provides equality before law or equal protection within the territory of India and prohibits unreasonable discrimination between persons.

III. Mind map