NCERT SOLUTIONS-FAMILY AND COMMUNITY-CLASS 6-SOCIAL SCIENCE

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NCERT SOLUTIONS-CHAPTER 9-FAMILY AND COMMUNITY-CLASS 6-SOCIAL SCIENCE

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Q1. What are some of the rules you follow in your family and neighbourhood? What are they important? 
Answer:- Some common rules followed in families and neighbourhoods include:- 
A.  Treating others with respect and kindness.
B.  Sharing responsibilities in household chores.  
C. Being on time for family meals or neighbourhood meetings. 
D. Keeping noise level down especially during late hours, ensure a peaceful environment for everyone.
E.  Offering help to family members and neighbours in times of need. 
 These rules are important because they create a cooperative, respectful and harmonious environment. It enhancing the quality of life and fostering strong supportive relationships within the family and community. 

 
Q2. Do you think some rules are unfair to a few people in the family or community? Why? 
Answer:-
 
Yes,
1. Some rules can be unfair to a few people in the family or community if they are biased or discriminatory.
 2. For example, rules that impose unequal responsibility based on gender or age can be unfair.  
3. It is important for rules to be inclusive and considerate everyone's need.

Q3. Describe several situations that you have observed where community support makes a difference.You can draw or write about these.
Answer:- 
1. Disaster Relief:-  After natural disasters like floods or earthquakes, communities often come together to provide immediate relief through donations, volunteer work and rebuilding efforts significantly adding recovery.
2. Health Crisis:-  During health crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, communities support each other by organising food drives, providing masks and sanitizers and offering emotional support to front line workers. 
3. Educational Support:-  Communities frequently create programs like to tutoring and scholarship funds to help students from underprivileged backgrounds succeed academically.
4. Elderly Care:- Neighbourhoods may establish senior centres or volunteer programs to provide companionship, assistance and social activities for the elderly, enhancing their quality of life.

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                                     EXTRA QUESTIONS
1. What is a joint family?
a)  A family consisting of a couple and their children.
b)  A family where only grandparents live with parents.
c)  A family with several generations living together.
d) A family that includes only siblings.

2. In which language do cousins typically not have a specific term being referred to as brothers and sisters?
a)  Hindi         b)  Tamil.        c) English.       d)  French

3. What is the primary value taught within the family according to the text?
a) wealth accumulation.         b) cooperation
c)  independence.                   d) competition

4. What does "Dharma" refer to in Indian culture?
a)  service.      b) duty.       c) charity.   d) non-violence

5. What does the term "halma" refer to in the Bhill community?
a)  a type of festival     b) a tradition of supporting individuals or families in crises
c)  a type of food         d)  a specific family role.

Answer:-      1- c.     2- b.     3- b.     4.- b.      5- b
 
Fill in the blanks:- 
1.  A .................. family consist of several generations living together.
2.  In English, there are not many terms to describe ................................... relationships.
3. The principle of doing one's ............... is an important concept in indian culture.
4. ..................... is a key value that involves selfless service to other.
5. The Bhil Community in Jhabua worked on....................... to conserve rainwater.
Answer:-  1. joint.    2. family.     3. duty.     4. Seva.   5. water harvesting 

True or False:-
1. A nuclear family Includes grandparents, parents, uncles and aunts.
2. "Dharma" refers to doing one's duty. 
3. The Bhill community is known for its tradition of planting trees and conserving water. 
4. Kamal Pramar provided underprivileged children with school supplies.
5. "Ahimsa" means charity in Indian culture.
 
Answer.       1. False.      2. True.   3. True.   4.  False.   5. False
 
Match the following:- 
 

1. Joint Family	(a) Couple and their children
2. Nuclear Family	(b) several generations living together
3. Ahimsa	(c) Paternal uncle
4. Acchamma	(d) Non-Violence
5. Chittappa	(e) Paternal grandmother

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

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