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  In -Text Question Answers(All Chapters)  Class-6 Subject-Social Science --------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Friends This Site https://www.cometolearn.in provides In-Text Question Answers for Class 6 for Subject Social Science in very simple language. If it is useful for students, please Comment in Comment Box and give suggestions to improve the Content. Please share with students. ------------------------------------------------ To Learn Chapterwise In-Text Question Click Below 👇 ------------------------------------------------ Chapter-1.   Locating Places on the Earth     Chapter-2.   Oceans and Continents   Chapter-3.   Landforms and Life   Chapter-4.   Timeline and Sources of History Chapter-5.   India, That Is Bharat Chapter-6.   The Beginnings of Indian Civilization Chapter-7.   India's Cultural Roots Chapter-8.   Unity in Diversity, or 'Many in the One' ...

  Chapter-Timeline and Sources of History Class - 6 Subject-Social Science In-Text Question Answer ------------------------------------------------------- 1. How do we measure historical time? Historical time is measured using: Calendars : Example, the Gregorian calendar. Timelines : Show the order of events. Centuries and Millenniums : A century = 100 years. A millennium = 1,000 years. 2. How can various sources help us understand history? Sources of history include: Objects : Tools, coins, pottery, ornaments. Monuments : Buildings and structures. Writings : Books, manuscripts, inscriptions. Oral traditions : Stories, songs, and folklore. These help us know about past events, cultures, and lifestyles. 3. How did early humans live? Early humans: Lived in caves or rock shelters. Were hunters and gatherers, relying on nature for food. Used fire and basic tools like stone axes. Created cave paintings and simple ornaments. Stayed in groups for safety and support. 4. What is your earlie...

Chapter-Oceans and Continents Class - 6 Subject-Social Science In-Text Question Answer ------------------------------------------------------- 1. What are oceans and continents? What are their names and distribution? Oceans : Large water bodies covering about three-fourths of Earth. Names: Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean Southern Ocean Arctic Ocean Continents : Large landmasses covering one-fourth of Earth. Names: Asia Africa North America South America Antarctica Europe Australia 2. How do oceans and continents impact life on Earth, including human life? Oceans : Provide rain through the water cycle. Regulate climate and produce oxygen. Support marine life (fish, dolphins, algae, etc.). Used for trade, travel, and food (fishing). Continents : Provide land for living, farming, and building. Have forests, rivers, and minerals that support life. Affect weather patterns like monsoons. 3. What are the circular lines in each map called, and what are the lines radiating from the po...

Chapter-Locating Places on the Earth Class - 6 Subject-Social Science In-Text Question Answer ------------------------------------------------------- 1. What is a map, and how do we use it? What are its main components? Map : A map is a drawing that shows the location of places on a flat surface, like a piece of paper. Use : It helps us find directions and locations of cities, roads, rivers, etc. Main Components : Distance : The scale tells us the real distance between places on the map. Direction : Maps show cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) to help us navigate. Symbols : Small drawings or signs represent important places like roads, rivers, and schools. 2. What are coordinates, and how can latitude and longitude mark locations? Coordinates : They are like an address for any place on Earth, using two numbers: latitude and longitude. Latitude : Imaginary lines running east to west, parallel to the Equator. For example, 29°N for Delhi. Longitude : Imaginary lines running fr...

Family and Community Class - 6 Subject-Social Science-In-Text Question Answer ----------------------------------------- The Big Questions? 1. Why is the family unit important? Answer : The family unit is important because:- a. It provides emotional support. b.  It nurtures Personal development. c. It ensures economic stability and foresters Socialisation. d. It acts as a foundational social structure, offering love, care and guidance. e. It instilling values, traditions and sense of identity in its members. 2. What is a community and what its role? Answer: -  A Community:-                                         A community is a group of people living in the same area or sharing common interest, values and goals.  Its role:-  a.  To provide social support. b. To foster a sense of belonging. c. To  facilitate cooperation and mutual aid. d. To create a...

Economic Activities Around Us  Class - 6 Subject-Social Science In-Text Question Answer ---------------------------------------- The Big Questions? 1. How are economic activities classified? Answer: Economic activities are classified into three sectors:    - Primary sector: Involves direct use of natural resources (e.g., farming, fishing).    - Secondary sector: Processes raw materials into finished goods (e.g., factories, construction).    - Tertiary sector: Provides services supporting the other two sectors (e.g., transportation, banking). 2. What differentiates these activities to be grouped into sectors?   Answer: They are grouped based on:    - Primary sector: Directly uses nature.    - Secondary sector: Transforms raw materials.    - Tertiary sector: Supports and connects the first two sectors. 3. How are the three sectors interconnected? Answer: Example: Milk production (Primary) → Processing milk into butter (...

  Grassroots Democracy–Part 1 Governance(Class-6-Social Science) Class-6 Subject-Social Science ******************************* 1.  What is the meaning of ‘governance’? Answer: The process of taking decisions, organizing the society's life with different sets of rules, and ensuring that they are followed, is called governance. 2. Why do we need a government? Answer:  To maintain law and order in society and to avoid conflict. It Provide basic and essential public services like hospitals and school/ colleges. To protect environment, forests, birds and other species. To provide security to the country from foreign enemies. 3. What is the meaning of ‘democracy’? Why is it important? Answer:The word ‘democracy’ comes from two Greek words — dēmos meaning ‘people’, and kratos meaning ‘rule’ or ‘power’; so ‘democracy’ literally means the ‘rule of the people’. 4. Describe the two pictures given in Fig. 10.1 on page 151 — What differences do you see between them? Answer: The two p...

India's Cultural Roots Class - 6 Subject-Social Science In-Text Questions ********************************  1. What are the Vedas? What is their message? The Vedas are ancient texts of India, composed in Sanskrit. There are four Vedas: Ṛig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sāma Veda, and Atharva Veda. They contain hymns, prayers, and rituals and were passed down orally. The message of the Vedas emphasizes truth, unity, and harmony with nature and the universe. 2. What new schools of thought emerged in India in the 1st millennium BCE? What are their core principles? Vedanta : Teaches about oneness with a universal essence, called brahman. Yoga : Focuses on physical and mental discipline to connect with the divine. Buddhism : Founded by Buddha, emphasizes ahimsa (non-violence), inner discipline, and freedom from suffering. Jainism : Teaches ahimsa, non-attachment (aparigraha), and truth (anekāntavāda). 3. What is the contribution of folk and tribal traditions to Indian culture? Tribal traditions int...