history, geography, civics class 6

What does the term 'prehistory' refer to?

The period before writing was invented.

Which was the first metal used by humans?

Copper.

What are manuscripts?

Handwritten books usually on palm leaves or bark.

Name any two sites where early humans lived.

Bhimbetka and Hunsgi.

What is the meaning of the term ‘subcontinent’?

A large and distinct part of a continent.

What do archaeologists study?

The remains of buildings, tools, pottery, etc. from the past.

Name one famous stone-age painting site in India.

Bhimbetka.

Which river is associated with the Harappan civilization?

Indus River.

What is the name of the script used by Harappans?

The Harappan script (undeciphered).

What were the main occupations of Harappans?

Agriculture, trade, and craft making.

Which is the longest river in India?

The Ganga.

Name the mountain range that separates India from Central Asia.

The Himalayas.

What is democracy?

Rule by the people.

What are the three components of Social Science?

History, Geography, and Civics.

What is a tributary?

A river or stream that flows into a larger river.

Name the season in India from June to September.

The Monsoon season.

Who were the janapadas?

Ancient kingdoms in India.

What is the purpose of a map?

To show geographical features of the Earth.

What is an atlas?

A collection of maps.

What is a compass?

A tool to find directions.

Name four cardinal directions.

North, South, East, West.

What is the Earth’s shape?

Geoid or spherical.

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

Gautama Buddha.

What does AD stand for in history?

Anno Domini (in the year of the Lord).

What is the full form of BCE?

Before Common Era.

What are the three heat zones of the Earth?

Torrid, Temperate, and Frigid zones.

Name any two grasslands of the world.

Prairies (USA), Steppes (Eurasia).

What is a republic?

A country where the head is elected.

Which Indian king embraced Buddhism after a war?

Ashoka.

Name a famous Mauryan ruler.

Chandragupta Maurya.

What is meant by ‘monarchy’?

Rule by a king or queen.

What are natural resources?

Resources found in nature like water, air, and minerals.

What is a plateau?

A flat-topped landform that rises above the surrounding land.

Name the oldest Veda.

Rigveda.

What is meant by archaeology?

Study of ancient ruins and artifacts.

What is a peninsula?

Land surrounded by water on three sides.

What are maps with symbols called?

Thematic maps.

What is meant by 'government'?

A group of people who govern a country or state.

Name the three main forms of government.

Monarchy, Democracy, Dictatorship.

What is Panchayati Raj?

Rural local self-government system in India.

What is the capital of India?

New Delhi.

What are lines of latitude?

Horizontal lines on a map from east to west.

What are longitudes?

Vertical lines on a map from north to south.

What is the Equator?

The 0° latitude line.

What is a grid?

A network of lines on maps to locate places.

Name any two continents.

Asia and Africa.

What is a desert?

A dry area with very little rainfall.

Name a cold desert in India.

Ladakh.

What are forests rich in biodiversity called?

Tropical rainforests.

What is the name of the Indian Constitution’s author?

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

What is weather?

The day-to-day condition of the atmosphere.

What is climate?

The average weather condition of a place over a long time.

What is vegetation?

Natural plant life in an area.

What are minerals?

Naturally occurring substances in the earth.

What is the solar system?

The Sun and its eight planets.

Name the smallest planet in the solar system.

Mercury.

Name the largest planet in the solar system.

Jupiter.

What is the Moon’s surface made of?

Rocks and dust.

What is a satellite?

A body that revolves around a planet.

What are the major domains of the Earth?

Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere.

What is soil made of?

Minerals, organic matter, water, and air.

What is a valley?

A low area between hills or mountains.

What is urban administration?

Management of towns and cities.

What is a census?

The official count of a population.

What is a port?

A place on the coast where ships load/unload goods.

What are crops?

Plants grown for food or other use.

What is irrigation?

Artificial watering of plants.

What is a Constitution?

A set of rules that guides how a country works.

What is diversity?

Differences in language, religion, culture, etc.

What does secular mean?

Respecting all religions equally.

What is inequality?

Unequal treatment or access to resources.

What is discrimination?

Unfair treatment based on caste, religion, gender, etc.

What are public services?

Services provided by the government.

What is the function of a municipal corporation?

To manage large cities.

What is a ward?

A division of a city for administrative purposes.

What is a fair wage?

A wage enough to maintain a decent standard of living.

Who was Rani Lakshmi Bai?

Queen of Jhansi who fought in the 1857 revolt.

What are empires?

Large kingdoms with many territories.

What is an ecosystem?

Interaction of living and non-living things.

What is the purpose of the Lok Sabha?

To make laws and represent the people.

What is a historian?

A person who studies history.

Name the two houses of Indian Parliament.

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

What is the importance of Ashoka’s edicts?

They spread messages of peace and dharma.

What is a village panchayat?

Local self-government in rural areas.

What is an inscription?

Writings engraved on hard surfaces.

Who maintains law and order in a city?

Police.

What is taxation?

Money collected by the government for public services.

What is meant by 'urban'?

Relating to cities and towns.

What is meant by 'rural'?

Relating to villages and countryside.

Name any one tribal community in India.

Santhal.

What is a drought?

A long period without rainfall.

What is a flood?

Overflow of water onto land.

What is a cyclone?

A violent rotating storm.

Name any two renewable resources.

Solar energy and wind energy.

What is a glacier?

A large mass of ice that moves slowly.

What is meant by pollution?

Harmful changes in the environment.

What are the main layers of the Earth?

Crust, Mantle, Core.