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Term 2-Session Ending Examination-Class VI-Social Science

  Session Ending Examination  Class - 6  Subject Social Science  (60 Marks | 2:30 Hours) ******************************************************** Examinations are not just a test of memory; rather, they are a true measure of understanding, application, and confidence. Therefore,  practice papers  play a crucial role in preparing students for the  Session Ending Examination  of  Class 6 Social Science . In fact, solving well-designed practice papers helps students become familiar with the 6 0-mark paper pattern  and the 2:30  hours time limit . To begin with, practice papers help students understand the  structure of the question paper , including MCQs, short-answer questions, long-answer questions, and case-based questions. As a result, students learn how to allocate time wisely to each section. Moreover, regular practice improves writing speed and presentation skills, which are essential for scoring well. In addition, Soc...
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NCERT Solutions-Chapter 2-Understanding the Weather-Class 7-SST

 Exercise Question Answers-Subject Social Science-Chapter 2 Understanding the Weather

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Q1. Match the instrument with the weather element it measures.

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

Q2. Jyotsna is deciding what clothes to pack for her school trip to Mumbai in June. She looks at the weather forecast, which predicts 29°C and 84% humidity. What would be your advice to her?

Answer: 

  • Lightweight, breathable cotton clothes.

  • Carry an umbrella or raincoat (rain likely in June).

  • Avoid heavy or synthetic clothes.

  • Wear open footwear or sandals.

  • Stay hydrated and carry sunscreen.

3. Imagine that a small group of students is setting up a rain gauge.

Here are some options for the site.

1. The school vegetable garden.

2. The terrace of the school building.

3. Open ground with elevated platform.

4. Compound wall of school.

5. Verandah of the school laboratory.

Discuss in your group and finalise the site. Write down the

reasons for your decision.

Answer: Selected Site: Open ground with elevated platform

Reasons:

  • It is in an open area—no buildings or trees blocking rain.

  • Elevated platform prevents flooding or disturbance by animals.

  • Ensures accurate measurement of rainfall.

  • Away from walls or covered spaces that may give wrong data.

4. Below is a chart taken from IMD, Jammu and Kashmir.

Looking at the data available, write a short script to report the weather conditions in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir on the date shown. (Hint: Cover the temperature range, maximum and minimum temperatures, humidity, precipitation, etc.)

                                             Daily Weather Parameters

                                         Jammu & Kashmir (EVENING)

                                                    DATE: 01-02-2024


Note: ACT means actual; NOR means normal; DEP is departure from normal; R/F is rainfall; 

         S/N is snowfall; TR means trace amount.

Answer: Weather report based on the Jammu & Kashmir data (01-02-2024):

  • Srinagar: Max 6.5°C, Min 0.2°C, trace rainfall, 89% humidity.

  • Qazigund: Very cold; Max 3.2°C, Min -0.4°C, 11.8 mm rain, 22 cm snow, 97% humidity.

  • Pahalgam: Very chilly; Max 1.1°C, Min -4.1°C, 6.0 mm rain, 23 cm snow, 96% humidity.

  • Kupwara: Max 5.1°C, Min -0.7°C, slight rain, 10 cm snow, 97% humidity.

  • Kukernag: Max 2.6°C, Min -1.4°C, 12 mm rain, 30 cm snow, 97% humidity.

  • Gulmarg: Extremely cold; Max -2.6°C, Min -7.6°C, 8.2 mm rain, 35 cm snow, 100% humidity.

  • Muzaffarabad: Max 8.5°C, Min 5.6°C, 25.8 mm rain, 93% humidity.

Summary:

  • Most parts are experiencing low temperatures, snowfall, and high humidity.

  • Gulmarg is the coldest with heavy snow and 100% humidity.

  • Qazigund and Kukernag also received significant snowfall.

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