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6ஆம் வகுப்பு சமூக அறிவியல் – Term 1 Exercises Questions

6ஆம் வகுப்பு சமூக அறிவியல் முதல் பருவத்தில் இடம்பெற்றுள்ள கீழ்க்கண்ட பாடங்களின் EXERCISES பகுதியில் உள்ள வினாக்கள் மட்டும் இங்கே தொகுத்து வழங்கப்பட்டுள்ளன.

பாடங்கள்:
1. What is History?
2. Human Evolution
3. Indus Civilisation
4. Ancient Cities of Tamilagam
5. The Universe and Solar System
6. Land and Oceans
7. Understanding Diversity
8. Achieving Equality

1. What is History?

I. Choose the correct answer

  1. What was the step taken by the early man to collect his food?
    a. Trade   b. Hunting   c. Painting   d. Rearing of animals

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

  1. Statement: Pre historic man went along with the dog for hunting.
    Reason: Dogs with its sniffing power would find out other animals.
  2. Statement: The objects used by the early man are excavated. They are preserved to know the lifestyle of the people.
    Find out which of the following is related to the statement:
    a. Museum   b. Burial materials   c. Stone tools   d. Bones
  3. Find out the wrong pair.
    a. Old stone age – Stone tools
    b. Rock paintings – Walls of the caves
    c. Copper plates – A source of history
    d. Cats – First domesticated

III. Fill in the blanks

  1. The Old Stone Age man lived mostly in __________.
  2. __________ is the father of history.
  3. __________ was the first animal tamed by Old Stone Age man.
  4. Inscriptions are __________ sources.
  5. Ashoka Chakra has __________ spokes.

IV. State True or False

  1. Stone tools belonging to Old Stone Age have been excavated at Athtirampakkam near Chennai.
  2. The materials used by the ancient people are preserved in the museums by the Archaeological Department.
  3. During the period of Ashoka, Buddhism spread across the country.

V. Match the following

  1. Rock paintings – Copper plates
  2. Written records – The most famous king
  3. Ashoka – Devaram
  4. Religious Literature – To understand the lifestyle

VI. Answer in one word

  1. Can you say any two advantages of writing diary?
  2. How do we know the people’s lifestyle of the Old Stone Age?
  3. Is inscription a written record?
  4. What is proto history?
  5. Name an epic.

VII. Answer the following

  1. What is history?
  2. What do you know about the pre historic period?
  3. What are the sources available to know about the pre-historic period?
  4. Mention the places from where we got pre-historic tools.
  5. What are the benefits of a museum?
  6. Name some tools used by early man to hunt animals.
  7. Why were paintings drawn on rocks?
  8. Name any two artefacts?

VIII. HOTS

  1. How were dogs useful to pre historic men?
  2. Compare the lifestyle of Old Stone Age man with present day lifestyle.

IX. Student Activity

  1. Write down the important events of your family with years. Draw a timeline with the help of your teacher or with your classmates.
  2. Early man used stones as a weapon. Make an album showing the various uses of stone.
  3. Identify the category of the following sources of history:
    a. Urns excavated from Adhichanallur
    b. Copper plates of Velvikudi
    c. Mahabharatha
    d. Sanchi Stupa
    e. Pattinappaalai
    f. The earthernwares from Keezhadi
    g. Toys of Indus Civilisation
    h. Big Temple of Thanjavur

X. Life Skill

  1. Make some weapon models used by the Old Stone Age man using clay.
  2. Discuss with your grandpa, grandma, neighbours and teachers and collect information about your street, village, town or school. With that collected data, try to write its history titling your writing as “I am a Historian”.

XI. Answer Grid

  1. Early men scribbled and painted on me… Today they used me to build houses and lay roads. Who am I?
  2. Name any two archaeological sources?
  3. Name the types of literary sources?
  4. Expand BC (BCE).
  5. What is the meaning of the Greek word “Istoria”?
  6. Expand AD (CE).
  7. __________ is the study of inscriptions.
  8. __________ is the study of coins.
  9. I can help you to talk, see, hear, write and read. There is no world without me. Who am I?

XII. Map Work

  1. Mark the following places in the political map of India:
    a. Delhi
    b. Chennai
    c. Tamil Nadu
    d. Andhra Pradesh
    e. Kerala
    f. Karnataka

2. Human Evolution

I. Choose the correct answer

  1. The process of evolution is __________.
    a. direct   b. indirect   c. gradual   d. fast
  2. Tanzania is situated in the continent of __________.
    a. Asia   b. Africa   c. America   d. Europe

II. Match the statement with the Reason

  1. Statement: Migration of man of different parts of the world resulted in changes of physic and colour.
    Reason: Climatic changes.

III. Find out the Right pair

  1. Australopithecus – Walked on both legs
  2. Homo habilis – Upright man
  3. Homo erectus – Wise man
  4. Homo sapiens – Less protruding face

IV. Fill in the blanks

  1. __________ unearthed the footprints of early humans in Tanzania.
  2. Millions of years ago, our ancestors led a __________ life.
  3. The main occupations of the ancient humans were __________ and __________.
  4. The invention of __________ made farming easier.
  5. Rock paintings are found at __________ in Nilgiris.

V. State True or False

  1. Anthropology is the study of coins.
  2. Homo erectus (Java man) had the knowledge of fire.
  3. The first scientific invention of humans was wheel.
  4. Goat was the first animal to be domesticated by humans.

VI. Answer in one word

  1. What method is used to find out the age of the excavated materials?
  2. What did early humans wear?
  3. Where did early humans live?
  4. Which animal was used for ploughing?
  5. When did humans settle in one place?

VII. Answer the following

  1. What is evolution?
  2. Write any two characteristics of Homo sapiens?
  3. Why did humans move from place to place?
  4. Describe the ancient methods of hunting?
  5. Why were axes made?
  6. How would you define archaeology?
  7. What do you know about anthropology?

VIII. HOTS

  1. Importance of invention of wheel from the ancient period to the modern period.

IX. Student Activity

  1. Prepare an album collecting the pictures of ancient humans of different ages.

X. Answer Grid

  1. The invention of __________ made pot making easier.
  2. Barter system means __________.
  3. Name any two weapons used by early human for hunting.
  4. Which is the best stone for making weapons?
  5. Towns and cities emerged because of __________ and __________.
  6. Which was the first scientific invention of humans?
  7. Identify the pictures in rock paintings.
  8. What do cave paintings tell us?
  9. Where did the early humans live?
  10. __________ is related to the field of archaeology.
  11. Name any two animals domesticated by early human.

XI. Life Skill

  1. Make pots and tools by using clay.
  2. Making informational charts and posters.

XII. Map Work

  1. On the outline map of India, mark the following places:
    a. Adichanallur
    b. Attirampakkam
    c. Bhimbetka
    d. Hunasagi Valley
    e. Lothal

3. Indus Civilisation

I. Choose the correct answer

  1. What metals were known to the people of Indus Civilization?
    a. Copper, bronze, silver, gold, but not iron
    b. Copper, silver, iron, but not bronze
    c. Copper, gold, iron, but not silver
    d. Copper, silver, iron, but not gold
  2. Indus Civilisation belonged to
    a. Old Stone age
    b. Medieval stone age
    c. New stone age
    d. Metal age
  3. River valleys are said to be the cradle of civilisation because
    a. Soil is very fertile.
    b. They experience good climate.
    c. They are useful for transportation.
    d. Many civilisations flourished on river valleys.
  4. Which of the following statements about Mohenjo-Daro is correct?
    a. Gold ornaments were unknown.
    b. Houses were made of burnt bricks.
    c. Implements were made of iron.
    d. Great Bath was made water tight with the layers of natural bitumen.
  5. Consider the following statements:
    1. Uniformity in layout of town, streets, and brick sizes
    2. An elaborate and well laid out drainage system
    3. Granaries constituted an important part of Harappan Cities
    Which of the above statements are correct?
    a. 1&2   b. 1&3   c. 2&3   d. all the three
  6. Circle the odd one: Oxen, sheep, buffaloes, pigs, horses
  7. Find out the wrong pair.
    a. ASI – John Marshall
    b. Citadel – Granaries
    c. Lothal – dockyard
    d. Harappan civilisation – River Cauvery

II. Match the Statement with the Reason

  1. Statement: Harappan civilization is said to be an urban civilization.
    Reason: It has well planned cities with advanced drainage system.
  2. Statement: Harappan civilization belongs to Bronze Age.
    Reason: Harappans did not know the use of iron.
  3. Statement: The engineering skill of Harappans was remarkable.
    Reason: Building of docks after a careful study of tides, waves and currents.

III. Fill in the Blanks

  1. __________ is the oldest civilisation.
  2. Archaeological Survey of India was founded by __________.
  3. __________ were used to store grains.
  4. Group of people form __________.

IV. State True or False

  1. Mehergarh is a Neolithic site.
  2. Archaeological Survey of India is responsible for preservation of cultural monuments in the country.
  3. Granaries were used to store grains.
  4. The earliest form of writings was developed by Chinese.

V. Match the following

  1. Mohenjo-Daro – raised platform
  2. Bronze – red quartz stone
  3. Citadel – alloy
  4. Carnelian – mound of dead

VI. Answer in one or two sentences

  1. What are the uses of metal?
  2. Make a list of baked and raw foods that we eat.
  3. Do we have the practice of worshipping animals and trees?
  4. River valleys are cradles of civilisation. Why?
  5. Just because a toy moves doesn’t mean its modern. What did they use instead of batteries?
  6. Dog was the first animal to be tamed. Why?
  7. If you were an archaeologist, what will you do?
  8. Name any two Indus sites located in the Indian border.
  9. In Indus civilisation, which feature you like the most? Why?
  10. What instrument is used nowadays to weigh things?

VII. Answer the following

  1. What method is used to explore buried buildings nowadays?
  2. Why Indus Civilisation is called Bronze Age civilisation?
  3. Indus Civilisation is called urban civilisation. Give reasons.
  4. Can you point out the special features of their drainage system?
  5. What do you know about the Great Bath?
  6. How do you know that Indus people traded with other countries?

VIII. HOTS

  1. Observe the following features of Indus Civilisation and compare that with the present day.
    a. Lamp post
    b. Burnt bricks
    c. Underground drainage system
    d. Weights and measurement
    e. Dockyard
  2. Agriculture was one of their occupations. How can you prove this? (with the findings)
  3. Many pottery and its pieces have been discovered from Indus sites. What do you know from that?
  4. A naval dockyard has been discovered in Lothal. What does it convey?
  5. Can you guess what happened to the Harappans?

IX. Student Activity

  1. Prepare a scrap book containing more information about objects collected from Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa.
  2. You are a young archaeologist working at a site that was once an Indus city. What will you collect?
  3. Make flash cards.
  4. Draw your imaginary town planning in a chart.
  5. Make a model of any one structure of Indus Civilisation using clay, broken pieces of bangles, matchsticks, woollen thread and ice cream sticks.
  6. Can you imagine how toys have changed through the ages? Collect toys made of Clay → stone → wood → metal → plastic → fur → electric → electronic →???
  7. Crossword puzzle.
  8. Rapid Fire Quiz: Which crop did Indus people use to make clothes?
  9. Which was the first Indus city discovered?
  10. Where was Indus Civilisation?
  11. Which animal was used to pull carts?
  12. Which metal was unknown to Indus people?
  13. What was used to make pots?
  14. Which is considered the largest civilisation among four ancient civilisations of the world?

X. Life Skill

  1. Making an animal or a pot out of clay.
  2. Making terracotta toy with movable limbs.
  3. Pot painting (with geometric pattern).
  4. Make informational charts and posters.

XI. Map Work

  1. Mark any four Indus sites located within the Indian border.
  2. On the river map of India, colour the places where Indus civilisation spread.
  3. Mark the following places in the given India map:
    a. Mohenjo-Daro
    b. Chanhudaro
    c. Harappa
    d. Mehergarh
    e. Lothal

XII. Answer Grid

  1. What did Charles Masson see?
  2. List three things people used which we use today?
  3. What else has been found?
  4. Can you say three things unknown to Indus people?
  5. Which metal was unknown to Indus people?
  6. Which is the oldest civilisation in the world?
  7. Why dog was the first animal to be tamed?
  8. Who were the first people to grow cotton?
  9. Which institution is responsible for archaeological research?
  10. Was there any river valley civilisation found in TamilNadu?
  11. Name any two Harappan sites which were found in Indian border?
  12. Can we say the Indus cities as cities of children?

4. Ancient Cities of Tamilagam

I. Choose the correct answer

  1. Which of the following region has a city more than 6500 years old?
    a. Iraq   b. Indus Valley   c. Tamilagam   d. Thondaimandalam
  2. Which one of the following is a Tamil city?
    a. Iraq   b. Harappa   c. Mohenjo-Daro   d. Kancheepuram
  3. Which city is not related to the Bay of Bengal?
    a. Poompuhar   b. Thondi   c. Korkai   d. Kancheepuram
  4. Water management system of Tamils are known from
    a. Kallanai
    b. Tanks in Kancheepuram
    c. Prakirama Pandyan Tank
    d. River Cauvery
    a. is correct b. is correct c. is correct d. a and b are correct
  5. Which is not the oldest city among the following ones?
    a. Madurai   b. Kancheepuram   c. Poompuhar   d. Chennai
  6. Which city is related to Keezhadi excavation?
    a. Madurai   b. Kancheepuram   c. Poompuhar   d. Harappa

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

  1. Statement: Goods were imported and exported from the city Poompuhar.
    Reason: Bay of Bengal was suitable for trading with neighbouring countries.
  2. Thirunavukkarasar said “kalviyil karaiillatha”. This statement refers to the city Kancheepuram.
    Hieun Tsang said, “Kancheepuram is one among the seven-sacred places of India”.
    Kalidasa said, “Kancheepuram is the best city among the cities”.
  3. Find out the correct statement.
    a. Naalangadi – Night shop
    b. Allangdi – Day-time shop
    c. Ancient Roman coin factory was found at Poompuhar.
    d. Pearls were exported from Uvari near Korkai.
  4. Find out the wrong statement.
    a. Megasthanese has mentioned Madurai in his account.
    b. Hien Tsang came to the Tamil city of Kancheepuram.
    c. Kovalan and Kannagi lived in Kancheepuram.
    d. Iraq is mentioned in Pattinappaalai.
  5. Find out the correct pair.
    a. Koodal Nagar – Poompuhar
    b. Thoonga Nagaram – Harappa
    c. City of Education – Madurai
    d. City of Temples – Kancheepuram
  6. Find out the wrong pair.
    a. Vadamalai – Gold
    b. Western Ghats – Sandal
    c. Southern Sea – Pearls
    d. Eastern Sea – Ahil

III. Fill in the blanks

  1. Kanchi Kailasanathar temple was built by __________.
  2. __________ is known as the city of temples.
  3. Masathuvan means __________.

IV. State True or False

  1. Cultural relationship with the outside world developed in Poompuhar because of its trade relationship with it.
  2. Women also purchased from Allangadi of Madurai without fear.
  3. Many rock cut temples were made during the Pallava period.
  4. Bodhi Dharmar belonged to Kancheepuram.

V. Answer in one word

  1. What do you know about the term ‘export’?
  2. Mention the epic and the sangam poem you read in this lesson.
  3. Which is the oldest city in Thondai Nadu?
  4. Point out any one difference between a village and a city.
  5. Which civilisation is associated with the city Lothal?
  6. Name the oldest civilization of the world.

VI. Answer the following

  1. Write a brief note on ancient cities of India.
  2. Mention the ancient cities of Tamil Nadu.
  3. Discuss the sources available to know about Tamil cities.
  4. Write about the kings who ruled Madurai.
  5. Mention the other names of Madurai.
  6. What is the difference between Naalangadi and Allangadi.
  7. Name the scholars who were born at Kancheepuram.
  8. Which is known as city of lakes? Why?

VII. HOTS

  1. Write a short note on Iraq.
  2. Write a paragraph about the city Poompuhar with special reference to trade.
  3. Write about the accounts given by scholars about Kanchi.
  4. City of temples. Give short notes.
  5. Kancheepuram was famous for education. Prove this statement.

VIII. Student Activity

  1. Make an album about Keezhadi excavations.
  2. Poompuhar was famous for trading activities. Discuss.
  3. Collect the pictures of Pallava temple architecture.
  4. Prepare a booklet describing the famous lakes of Tamil Nadu.
  5. Make a booklet about the famous cities of Tamil Nadu.
  6. Go to library and find out the places of importance in your district.

IX. Answer Grid

  1. Poompuhar was located on which river bank?
  2. Name the ancient city which had Tamil Sangam.
  3. Name a Sangam literary work.
  4. Which Greek historian gave accounts about the Pandya kingdom?
  5. To which Tamil kingdom did the southern districts of Tamil Nadu belong to during the Sangam Age?
  6. Name the Chinese traveller who stayed and studied in Nalanda University.
  7. Thirunavukarasar mentioned Kanchi as __________.
  8. What is the name of evening market during the Sangam Age?
  9. Name the temple built by Pallava king Rajasimha at Kanchi.
  10. Which district is known as the district of lakes?
  11. What is trade?
  12. Name a port located on the shore of Bay of Bengal.

X. Life Skill

  1. Make a handout that shows the importance of the place where you live.

XI. Map Work

  1. Mark the following places in a South India map:
    Chennai, Madurai, Kancheepuram, Poompuhar, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean.

5. The Universe and Solar System

A. Fill in the blanks

  1. The Universe was formed after __________ explosion.
  2. __________ is the unit used to measure the distance between two celestial bodies.
  3. __________ is the centre of the solar system.
  4. The word planet means __________.
  5. __________ planet has many natural satellites.
  6. India’s first ever mission to the moon is __________.
  7. Earth is inclined by __________ degrees.
  8. The Equator faces the Sun directly on __________ and __________.
  9. At the time of Perihelion, the Earth is __________ to the Sun.
  10. The line which divides day and night on the Earth’s surface is __________.

B. Choose the best answer

  1. The movement of the Earth on its axis is called
    a. Revolution   b. Seasons   c. Rotation   d. Circulation
  2. The Tropic of Capricorn faces the Sun directly on
    a. March 21   b. June 21   c. September 23   d. December 22
  3. The galaxy in which our solar system is found is
    a. Andromeda   b. Magellanic clouds   c. Milky Way   d. Starburst
  4. The only celestial body where man has successfully landed
    a. Mars   b. Moon   c. Mercury   d. Venus
  5. Which of the following planets can float on water?
    a. Jupiter   b. Saturn   c. Uranus   d. Neptune

C. Circle the odd one out

  1. Venus, Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn
  2. Sirius, Andromeda, Milky way, Magellanic clouds
  3. Pluto, Eris, Ceres, Io
  4. Comet, Asteroids, Meteorites, Dwarf planets
  5. Rover, Orbiter, Aeroplane, Space shuttle

D. Match the following

  1. Hottest Planet – Venus
  2. Ringed Planet – Saturn
  3. Red Planet – Mars
  4. Somersaulting Planet – Uranus
  5. Coldest Planet – Neptune

E. Consider the following statements

  1. Venus rotates from east to west.
    The Tropic of Cancer faces the Sun on June 21.
    Mars has rings around it.
  2. Statement I: Earth is called a watery planet.
    Statement II: The rotation of the Earth causes seasons.

F. Name the following

  1. Cluster of stars.
  2. The nearest galaxy to the solar system.
  3. The brightest planet.
  4. The living sphere.
  5. The year which has 366 days.

G. Answer in brief

  1. Name the inner planets.
  2. Pluto is no longer a planet. Reason out.
  3. What is perihelion?
  4. How many times in a year would you find the Sun overhead if you lived on 20°N Latitude?
  5. Which celestial body shares its orbit with others? Give an example.

H. Give reasons

  1. Why is Uranus called the somersaulting planet?
  2. The surface of the moon has many craters.
  3. The velocity of the Earth’s rotation is zero at poles.

I. Answer in detail

  1. Distinguish between inner and outer planets.
  2. What are the effects of rotation and revolution?
  3. Explain the characteristics of the various spheres of the Earth.

J. Picture Study

  1. Study the picture and answer the given questions.
    a. Which is the closest planet to the Sun?
    b. Which is the largest planet?
    c. Which is the farthest planet from the Sun?
    d. Which is the second smallest planet?
  2. Look at the picture and answer the questions given below.
    a. Identify the planet.
    b. What is the colour of the planet?
    c. Why is it of this colour?

K. Solve the puzzle

  1. Across:
    1. A dwarf planet.
    2. Equal days and nights.
    3. I am a gas found in the Sun.
    4. I appear once in 76 years.

    Down:
    1. I am the morning star.
    2. India’s first moon mission.
    3. I have two natural satellites.
    4. I am the farthest planet.
    5. An imaginary line passing through the centre of the Earth.

6. Land and Oceans

A. Choose the correct answer

  1. Which of the following is the smallest ocean on Earth?
    a. The Pacific Ocean
    b. The Indian Ocean
    c. The Atlantic Ocean
    d. The Arctic Ocean
  2. The Malacca Strait connects
    a. The Pacific and Atlantic Oceans
    b. The Pacific and Southern Oceans
    c. The Pacific and Indian Oceans
    d. The Pacific and Arctic Oceans
  3. Which of the following oceans is the busiest ocean?
    a. The Pacific Ocean
    b. The Atlantic Ocean
    c. The Indian Ocean
    d. The Arctic Ocean
  4. The frozen continent is
    a. North America   b. Australia   c. Antarctica   d. Asia
  5. A narrow strip of water that connects two large water bodies
    a. A Strait   b. An Isthmus   c. An Island   d. A Trench

B. Fill in the blanks

  1. The world’s largest continent is __________.
  2. __________ is the mineral rich plateau in India.
  3. The largest ocean is __________.
  4. Deltas are __________ order landforms.
  5. The Island continent is __________.

C. Circle the odd one out

  1. Africa, Europe, Australia, Sri Lanka
  2. The Arctic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the Indian Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean
  3. Plateau, Valley, Plain, Mountain
  4. The Bay of Bengal, the Bering Sea, the China Sea, the Tasman Sea
  5. The Andes, the Rockies, the Everest, the Himalayas

D. Match the following

  1. The South Sandwich Trench
  2. The Milwaukee Trench
  3. The Mariana Trench
  4. The Eurasian basin
  5. The Java Trench

E. Consider the following statements

  1. Plains are formed by rivers.
  2. The ‘South Sandwich Trench’ is found in the Indian Ocean.
  3. Plateaus have steep slopes.
  4. Statement I: Mountains are second order landforms.
    Statement II: The Mariana Trench is the deepest trench in the world.

F. Answer in a word

  1. Which is the highest plateau in the world?
  2. Name a second order landform.
  3. Which ocean is named after a country?
  4. Name the island located in the Arabian Sea.
  5. What is the deepest part of the ocean called as?

G. Answer in brief

  1. What is a continent?
  2. Name the continents which surround the Atlantic Ocean.
  3. What are oceans?
  4. List out the names of continents according to their size.
  5. Name the oceans which surround North America and South America.

H. Distinguish between

  1. A Mountain and a Plateau
  2. An ocean and a sea

I. Answer the following questions in detail

  1. Mention the classification of land forms.
  2. Write a note on plateaus.
  3. Plains are highly populated. Give reasons.
  4. Give the important features of the Pacific Ocean.
  5. Write about the importance of oceans.

J. Picture Study

  1. Name the landform.
  2. What order of a landform is this?
  3. By which activity of river is this landform formed?

K. Activity

  1. Trip to the nearby area to appreciate the physical features of any kind of landform.
  2. Conduct a quiz on landforms and oceans.
  3. Give examples for the following using an Atlas.
    a. Bay: __________, __________, __________
    b. Gulf: __________, __________, __________
    c. Island: __________, __________, __________
    d. Strait: __________, __________, __________
  4. Map reading (with the help of an atlas):
    a. A sea in the east of India
    b. Continents in the west of Atlantic Ocean
    c. Continents in the south of Arctic Ocean
    d. A strait between India and Sri Lanka
    e. Oceans which surround Australia
    f. Find out the Isthumuses
  5. On the given outline map of the world, label the continents and mountain ranges.
  6. On the given outline map of the world, label oceans, seas, isthumus and straits.

7. Understanding Diversity

I. Choose the correct answer

  1. India consists of ____ States and _____ Union territories.
    a. 27, 9   b. 29, 7   c. 28, 7   d. 28, 8
  2. India is known as a
    a. Continent   b. Sub continent   c. Island   d. None of these
  3. Mawsynram, the land of highest rainfall is located in
    a. Manipur   b. Sikkim   c. Nagaland   d. Meghalaya
  4. Which one of the following religion is not practised in India?
    a. Sikhism   b. Islam   c. Zoarastrianism   d. Confucianism
  5. Recognised official languages of India, as per VIIIth Schedule of Indian Constitution
    a. 25   b. 23   c. 22   d. 26
  6. Onam festival celebrated in
    a. Kerala   b. Tamil Nadu   c. Punjab   d. Karnataka
  7. Mohiniyattam is a classical dance of
    a. Kerala   b. Tamil Nadu   c. Manipur   d. Karnataka
  8. ‘Discovery of India’ – a book was written by
    a. Rajaji   b. V.O.C   c. Nethaji   d. Jawaharlal Nehru
  9. The phrase ‘Unity in Diversity’ was coined by
    a. Jawaharlal Nehru
    b. Ambedkar
    c. Mahathma Gandhi
    d. Rajaji
  10. V.A. Smith called India as _________.
    a. Great Democracy
    b. Unique land of diversities
    c. Ethnological museum
    d. Secular nation

II. Fill in the blanks

  1. Geographical features and climatic conditions determine the __________ activities of a region.
  2. Jaisalmer, the land of lowest rainfall is located in __________.
  3. Tamil was declared as classical language in the year __________.
  4. Bihu festival is celebrated in __________ state.

III. Match the following

  1. Negroids – Religion
  2. Coastal areas – India
  3. Zoroastrianism – Fishery
  4. Unity in diversity – Indian race

IV. Answer the following questions

  1. Define diversity.
  2. What are the types of diversity?
  3. Why is India called a sub continent?
  4. Write the names of three major festivals celebrated in India.
  5. List out some of the classical dances of India.
  6. Why is India called the land of unity in diversity?

V. Answer the following in detail

  1. Explain: Linguistic diversity and cultural diversity.
  2. “India is a land of diversity, yet we are all united”. Explain.

VI. Projects and Activities

  1. “The occupation of people depends on the landform of a place”. Give some examples.
  2. Read about a state of your choice and make an album to show the culture and tradition of people who live in that state.
  3. Collect the pictures to show the art and architecture of Tamil Nadu.

VII. HOTS

  1. List out the various festivals celebrated in different states.

VIII. Life Skill

  1. Suggest measures to bring unity in your school.

8. Achieving Equality

I. Choose the correct answer

  1. Which one of the following is not the reason for Prejudice?
    a. Socialization
    b. Economic Benefits
    c. Authoritarian personality
    d. Geography
  2. Discrimination done on the basis of gender is referred to as
    a. gender discrimination
    b. caste discrimination
    c. religious discrimination
    d. inequality
  3. Gender-based stereotypes are often portrayed in
    a. films   b. advertisements   c. TV serials   d. All of these
  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
  5. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was conferred Bharat Ratna in the year
    a. 1997   b. 1996   c. 1995   d. 1994
  6. Viswanathan Anand became India’s first grandmaster in the year.
    a. 1985   b. 1986   c. 1987   d. 1988
  7. In which sport Ilavazhagi excels?
    a. Chess   b. Wrestling   c. Carrom   d. Tennis
  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)
  9. B.R. Ambedkar was conferred Bharat Ratna in the year
    a. 1990   b. 1989   c. 1988   d. 1987
  10. As per the 2011 Census the highest literate district in Tamil Nadu
    a. Namakkal   b. Salem   c. Kanyakumari   d. Sivagangai

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 _____________.

III. Match the following

  1. Prejudice – abolition of untouchability
  2. Stereotype – treating someone less fairly than others
  3. Discrimination – equality before law
  4. Article 14 – false view or idea about something
  5. Article 17 – judge other people negatively

IV. Answer the following questions

  1. What is Prejudice?
  2. What is stereotype?
  3. What is discrimination?
  4. What are the articles that are discussing the equality in the Indian Constitution?

V. Answer the following in detail

  1. What are the causes of Prejudice?
  2. Write any two types of discrimination?
  3. Explain the solution to the removal of inequality and discrimination in Indian society?

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

  1. Various discrimination in India. Discuss.

VIII. Life Skill

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