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Class 6 EOY Assessment Part A & B Answer Key Active SST

Name: ____________________ Date:____________ Max. Marks: 80 Time: 120 min.

Instructions:
• Read the question paper carefully before you start writing.
• Write your name and the date on the question paper and the answer sheet.
• Write the answers on the answer sheet.
• Write only the question numbers followed by the answers. Do not write the questions.
• After filling the map, attach it to the answer sheet.
Note to the teachers: All text in brackets and italics, along with the images, is meant to provide
additional information to help understand the answers. Please do not evaluate the answers based on
this.
Choose the correct option. (7 × 1 = 7 marks)
1) Which of the following is NOT a teaching of Jainism?
(A) Do not kill any living being. (B) Own property.
(C) Do not steal. (D) Speak the truth.
Answer: (B) Own property.
Solution/Explanation:
(One of the five principles of Jainism teaches us to not own any property.)
Teacher instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct answer.

2) Which government body is found in very small but growing towns that were once villages?
(A) Gram Sabha (B) Municipal Corporation
(C) Zilla Parishad (D) Nagar Panchayat
Answer: (D) Nagar Panchayat
Solution/Explanation:
(Nagar panchayats are formed in very small towns that were once villages and are still
growing.)
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct answer.

3) Which of the following statements is TRUE about the oceans of the earth?
(A) The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean covering one-third of the earth’s surface.
(B) The Antarctic Ocean is connected to the Pacific Ocean by the Bering Strait.
(C) The Atlantic Ocean surrounds the North Pole.
(D) The Indian Ocean is shaped like a circle.
Answer: (A) The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean covering one-third of the earth’s surface.
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Solution/Explanation:
(Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean covering one-third of the earth’s surface. It is shaped
like a circle. The Mariana Trench, which is the deepest part of the earth, is located here at 11,034
metres below sea level.)
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct answer.

4) Which of the following parallels of latitudes is nearest to the North Pole?

(A) Equator (B) Tropic of Cancer
(C) Tropic of Capricorn (D) Arctic Cricle
Answer: (D) Arctic Circle
Solution/Explanation:
(The Arctic Circle is the nearest to the North Pole as it is 23.5° away from it.)
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct answer.

5) Why are one-third of the seats in a Gram Panchayat reserved for women?
(A) To promote gender equality (B) To ensure gender discrimination
(C) To involve Scheduled Castes (D) To exclude Scheduled Tribes
Answer: (A) To promote gender equality
Solution/Explanation:
(To ensure the representation of all communities, some seats in the Gram Panchayat are
reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Additionally, one-third (around 33%) of
the seats are reserved for women to promote gender equality.)
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct answer.

6) Why is most of the water on Earth not used for drinking?

(A) Because it is limited.
(B) Because it is saline.
(C) Because it is underground.
(D) Because it is in the form of water vapour.
Answer: (B) Because it is saline.
(Most of the water on Earth (around 97%) is found in oceans. Thus, it is saline and cannot be
used for drinking.)
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct answer.
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7) Which of the following activities can be categorised as tertiary occupations?

I. Banking
II. Forestry
III. Baking
IV. Teaching
(A) I and IV (B) II and III (C) I, II and IV (D) II, III and IV
Answer: (A) I and IV
Solution/Explanation:
(Occupations that involve providing services such as banking and teaching are called
tertiary occupations. They support the primary, secondary, and other tertiary occupations.)
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct answer.

8) Match the following. (1 × 4 = 4 marks)

Plains Location
(a) The Mississippi Basin (i) Northern India

(b) The Huang He Basin (ii) United States of America

(c) The Indo-Gangetic Plains (iii) Egypt
(d) The Nile Basin (iv) China

Answer:
(a) – (ii), (b) – (iv), (c) – (i), (d) – (iii)
Solution/Explanation:
Plains Location
(a) The Mississippi Basin (ii) United States of America
(b) The Huang He Basin (iv) China
(c) The Indo-Gangetic Plains (i) Northern India
(d) The Nile Basin (iii) Egypt
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for each correctly matched pair.
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9) Complete the table given below. (1 × 5 = 5 marks)

Literary sources Archaeological sources
(a) At first, the beliefs and ideas of Jainism (c) _________________ temples in Karnataka
were passed on from one person to have inscriptions about Mahavira and his
another teachings.
(a) ___________.
After Jain Guru Mahavira’s death, Jain (d) ________________ Caves in Maharashtra
monks met and wrote down all his have inscriptions talking about the lives of
teachings in 12 large books called Mahavira and other important monks.
(b) ___________________.
(e) _______________ Caves in Karnataka have
carvings of the 24 ‘tirthankaras’ of Jainism.
Answer:
Literary sources Archaeological sources
At first, the beliefs and ideas of Jainism (c) Aihole Rock-Cut Jain temples in
were passed on from one person to Karnataka have inscriptions about
another (a) orally. Mahavira and his teachings.
After Jain Guru Mahavira’s death, Jain (d) Ellora Caves in Maharashtra have
monks met and wrote down all his inscriptions talking about the lives of
teachings in 12 large books called Mahavira and other important monks.
(b) Agamas.
(e) Badami Caves in Karnataka have
carvings of the 24 ‘tirthankaras’ of Jainism.
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for each correctly filled blank.

Answer the following questions in brief. (6 × 2 = 12 marks)

10) What are Europe and Asia together called? Why are they considered as different continents
even though they are connected?
Answer:
(i) Europe and Asia are together called Eurasia.
(ii) Even though they are connected, Europe and Asia are considered as different
continents because of ethnic differences and geographical barriers.
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for each correctly answered question.

11) Shriya is a cotton weaver, while Anju is a teacher. Explain any two differences between
their occupations.
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Answer:
Shriya’s occupation Anju’s occupation

(i) Shriya practices a primary (i) Anju practices a tertiary occupation.

occupation.
(ii) Shriya’s occupation involves her using (ii) Anju’s occupation involves her
raw materials to make usable finished providing education as a service.
goods such as cloth.
Teacher Instruction: Accept any two relevant differences. Give 1 mark for each correct point of
difference.

12) Who is a municipal commissioner? Why are they essential for an urban local government?
Answer:
(i) A municipal commissioner is a government official who manages the overall
administration of an urban local government.
(ii) They are essential because they ensure that decisions made by the mayor and
councillors are implemented in their city or town.
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for each correctly answered question.

13) During the Later Vedic Age, a king named Anant ruled a mahajanapada. How would his rule
be different from that of a king who ruled during the Early Vedic Age? State any two
differences.
Answer:
Anant’s rule would be different from that of a king who ruled during the Early Vedic Age as
follows:
(i) Unlike a king of the Early Vedic Age, Anant would have more power as a ruler. For
example, the people in his mahajanapada could not elect their own rulers. As the ruler of
mahajanapada, Anant’s son would take his position after his death. He also would have
conquered other kingdoms and performed sacrifices and rituals to show his power.
(ii) Unlike a king of the Early Vedic Age, Anant would have had a regular army as the
rulers of mahajanapadas often went to war. Anant would also have fortified the capital
cities of his mahajanapada to protect them from enemy attacks.
(iii) Unlike a king of the Early Vedic Age, Anant would have collected taxes from the
people in his mahajanapada to pay the army and build large cities. Anant would also
have appointed various officials to perform duties like collecting taxes, maintaining peace,
and punishing those who broke the law.
Teacher Instruction: Accept any two relevant differences. Give 1 mark for each correct point.
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14) What is the lithosphere divided into? Why?

Answer:
(i) The lithosphere is divided into continents and ocean basins.
(ii) This is because apart from mountains, plains, and plateaus, certain landforms such
as islands and trenches also exist in waterbodies.
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the each correctly answered question.

15) City P has been divided into wards for the municipal corporation elections. How will the
mayor of City P be selected after this?
Answer:
The following next steps will be taken to select the mayor of City P:
(ii) Each voter in a ward will vote to choose their representative who is known as the
councillor.
(iii) All councillors will vote to choose the mayor, who is their head.
Teacher Instruction: Accept two relevant points. Give 1 mark for each correct point.

Answer the following questions in detail. (3 × 4 = 12 marks)

16) 'Each early civilisation had its own culture and way of life, but all these civilisations had
certain common features.' List any four common features of early civilisations.
Answer:
The common features of early civilisations are as follows:
(i) Cities: The centres of most civilisations were developed and well-planned cities. The
cities would often have roads, wells, and sewer systems.
(ii) Government: Civilisations developed a form of government to make rules, maintain law
and order, and develop the cities further.
(iii) Religion: The people in the civilisations developed common religious beliefs and ideas.
They would worship the same gods and take part in religious ceremonies.
(iv) Division of work: People began to specialise in specific tasks. While some continued to
farm, others became crafts persons artists, priests, soldiers, and traders.
(v) Writing: The written word emerged in most civilisations perhaps as a way of keeping
records. Each civilisation developed its own form of writing using a set of symbols.
(vi) Art: Many civilisations had their own form of art and architecture. They built statues,
pottery, and even large monuments that required a lot of skill.
Teacher Instruction: Accept any four relevant points. Give 1 mark for each correct point.

17) Explain how volcanic mountains are formed. Name any one volcanic mountain on Earth.
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Answer:
(i) Volcanic mountains (usually conical) are formed due to volcanic activity.
(ii) When a volcano erupts, magma bursts out of the earth’s surface. The magma that
reaches the earth’s surface is called lava.
(iii) With every eruption, the lava cools and solidifies to form layers of rock which, over
time, become a mountain.
(iv) Some examples of volcanic mountains are Mt Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mt Fujiyama
in Japan.
Teacher Instruction: Give 3 marks for the correct explanation. Give 1 mark for any correct
example.

18) List the challenges faced by migrant workers in urban areas with regard to:
a) Basic facilities and language
Answer:
(i) As more and more people move to cities, the cities become overcrowded. As a result,
migrant workers find it difficult to access facilities such as housing, clean
water, and electricity.
(ii) They often face difficulties in understanding the language of the new place.
Teacher Instruction: Accept two relevant points. Give 1 mark for each correct point.

b) Work and family

(i) They often work in tough conditions and get low wages.
(ii) Most migrant workers leave their families behind in their villages. Often, they are
not able to save enough money to visit their families.
Teacher Instruction: Accept two relevant points. Give 1 mark for each correct point.
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Choose the correct option. (8 × 1 = 8 marks)

19) ____________________ are created when faults in the earth’s crust cause large areas of land to
be vertically displaced.
(A) Volcanic mountains (B) Young fold mountains
(C) Old fold mountains (D) Block mountains
Answer: (D) Block mountains
Solution/Explanation:
(Block mountains are created when faults in the earth’s crust cause large areas of land to
be vertically displaced. The raised blocks are the block mountains, which are also called horsts.
The lowered blocks form rift valleys, which are also called graben.)
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct answer.

20) Which of the following statements about the process of deposition is TRUE?
(A) It is the process by which mountains trap and store water in the form of snow.
(B) It is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces.
(C) It is the process by which eroded particles are left in a particular place.
(D) It is the process by which tectonic plates push against each other.
Answer: (C) It is the process by which eroded particles are left in a particular place.
Solution/Explanation:
(Deposition is the process by which eroded rock particles are left or deposited in a
particular place.)
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct answer.

21) Sarah runs a hotel for travellers in the mountains. This statement highlights how
mountains ____________________________
(A) create jobs and boost the local economy.
(B) make it easy to develop infrastructure on them.
(C) affect the climate of its surrounding regions.
(D) are easy places to live and work in.
Answer: (A) create jobs and boost the local economy.
Solution/Explanation:
(Due to their rugged terrain and extreme climate, few people live in the mountains. The uneven
terrain also makes it difficult to develop infrastructure on them. Despite that, mountains are
important to us in many ways. Some of them are as follows:
(i) They act as natural barriers against cold and hot winds. Thus, they significantly affect the
climate of the surrounding regions.
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(ii) Mountains attract tourists for their scenic beauty. This creates jobs for people and
boosts the local economy.)
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct answer.

22) Which of the following local government bodies is found at the village level in India?
(A) Zilla Parishad
(B) Panchayat Samiti
(C) Gram Sabha
(D) Nagar Panchayat
Answer: (C) Gram Sabha
Solution/Explanation:
(The Gram Sabha is local government body at the village level in India. It is a meeting in
which all the adults (18 years of age and above) of a village are present.)
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct answer.

23) What is the importance of universal adult franchise in a democracy?

(A) It helps citizens to become rich.
(B) It helps citizens to speak any language of their choice.
(C) It helps citizens to practise the religion of their choice in the country.
(D) It helps citizens to participate in the decisions related to the country.
Answer: (D) It helps citizens to participate in the decisions related to the country.
Solution/Explanation:
(Universal adult franchise is considered important in a democracy as it helps all citizens to
be a part of the decision-making processes of the country. It ensures that each citizen of the
country has the right to vote. This means that everyone gets to be a part of the country’s decision-
making.)
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct answer.

24) ‘Urban local governments are responsible for improving the lives of people’ Support this
statement by choosing the function of an urban local government from the given options.
(A) Ensuring proper street lighting and traffic management
(B) Taking military action against a neighbouring country
(C) Handling nationwide lockdown due to a pandemic
(D) Maintaining the railway system of the country
Answer: (A) Ensuring proper street lighting and traffic management
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Solution/Explanation:
(Urban local government performs various functions that positively affect the lives of
people living in cities and towns, such as providing water supply, installing and maintaining
streetlights, maintaining cleanliness and providing healthcare.)
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct answer.

25) The ____________________ is the body of rural local government at the district level in India.
(A) Panchayat Samiti (B) Zilla Parishad
(C) Gram Panchayat (D) Gram Sabha
Answer: (B) Zilla Parishad
Solution/Explanation:
(In India, the rural local government at the district level consists of the zilla parishad.)
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct answer.

26) Which of the following is NOT a function of a municipal corporation in India?

(A) Running government schemes in villages (B) Providing healthcare services
(C) Maintaining parks (D) Managing waste
Answer: (A) Running government schemes in villages
Solution/Explanation:
(Municipal corporations are formed in big cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and
Bengaluru. They are not responsible for running government schemes in villages.)
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct answer.

Fill in the blanks. (1 × 2 = 2 marks)

27 a) Livelihood is the means through which a person earns an ______________ by pursuing various
occupations.
Answer: Livelihood is the means through which a person earns an income by pursuing
various occupations.
Solution/Explanation:
(Livelihood is the means through which a person earns an income by pursuing various
occupations. For example, cultivating crops or working in offices.)
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct answer.

b) Occupations that involve directly using or extracting natural resources, such as soil, water,
plants, and minerals, are called ______________ occupations.
Answer: Occupations that involve directly using or extracting natural resources, such as
soil, water, plants, and minerals, are called primary occupations.
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Solution/Explanation:
(Occupations that involve directly using or extracting natural resources, such as soil, water,
plants, and minerals, are called primary occupations.)
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct answer.

28) Identify the function performed by the Gram Panchayat of Sultana in the following
situations. (1 × 5 = 5 marks)
Situation Function
(a) It restored and maintained all the
kutcha roads of the village.
(b) It conducted a free eye check-up for
all the children of the village.
(c) It led a drive to clean all the public
places of the village.
(d) It helped the state government in
executing their employment
generation scheme in the village.
(e) It collected taxes from the people
living in the village on their land and
houses.
Answer:
Situation Function
(a) It restored and maintained all the They construct and maintain roads,
kutcha roads of the village. drains and street lights.
(b) It conducted a free eye check-up for They provide healthcare facilities and
all the children of the village. education.
(c) It led a drive to clean all the public They maintain public hygiene and
places of the village. sanitation.
(d) It helped the state government in They implement government schemes in
executing their employment villages.
generation scheme in the village.
(e) It collected taxes from the people They collect taxes from people to serve
living in the village on their land and the community.
houses.
Solution/Explanation:
(The major functions performed by the gram panchayats in rural India are as follows:
• They construct and maintain roads, drains and street lights.
• They provide clean drinking water by maintaining tanks and wells.
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• They provide healthcare facilities and education.

• They maintain public hygiene and sanitation.
• They implement government schemes in villages.
• They collect taxes from people to serve the community.)
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for each correctly stated function.

Answer the following questions in brief. (6 × 2 = 12 marks)

29) State one advantage and one disadvantage of living in a plain.
Answer:
(i) One advantage of living in a plain is that they provide fertile land to grow crops and
various opportunities to generate livelihoods.
(ii) One disadvantage of living in a plain is that floods and droughts are common there,
which can destroy crops and put people’s lives in danger.
Teacher Instruction: Accept two relevant points. Give 1 mark for each correct point.

30) Explain how small farmers and landless labourers fall into a cycle of debt.
Answer:
(i) Small farmers and landless labourers often borrow money from money lenders at
high interest rates to buy necessities or to deal with emergencies.
(ii) If they struggle to pay back the loan, they have to borrow more money, trapping
them in a cycle of debt.
Teacher Instruction: Accept any two relevant points. Give 1 mark for each correct point.

31) Tanu lives in a big city but does not get proper water supply at home. Discuss two ways in
which she can express her concerns as a citizen.
Answer:
(i) Tanu can peacefully protest about the improper water supply.
(ii) She can file a complaint with the grievance redressal cell of her municipal
corporation to resolve her issue.
(iii) Tanu can talk to local government officials to provide feedback or raise her
concerns about the water supply.
Teacher Instruction: Accept two relevant points. Give 1 mark for the correct answer.

32) Describe a timeline. Arrange the following events on a horizontal timeline.

• The Birth of Gautama Buddha: 623 BCE
• The completion of the Taj Mahal: Around 1653 CE
• Crucifixion of Jesus Christ: 30 CE
Answer:
A timeline is a tool used to represent the sequence of events over a period of time.
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The given events would be arranged on a horizontal timeline as follows:

623 BCE 30 CE 1653 CE

The Birth of Crucifixion of The completion of

Gautama Buddha Jesus Christ the Taj Mahal
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct definition and 1 mark for the events correctly
arranged on a horizontal timeline.

33) Explain how evaporation and condensation occur in the water cycle.
Answer:
(i) The water cycle begins when the sun heats up the water in rivers, lakes, and
oceans and turns it into water vapour. This process is known as evaporation.
(ii) The water vapour rises into the sky and forms clouds. This process is known as
condensation.
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for each correct point.

34) List any two functions of a Zilla Parishad.

Answer:
The functions of a Zilla Parishad are as follows:
(i) It serves as a link between the village panchayat, the panchayat samiti, and the
state government.
(ii) It provides a platform for panchayat samitis to exchange ideas and learn from each
other.
(iii) It prepares development plans for the district and actively helps improve
educational and health related services.
(iv) It plans, implements, and monitors rural development schemes in the district.
(v) It approves the plans and budgets of panchayat samitis and distributes the funds
received from the union government and state governments.
Teacher Instruction: Accept any two relevant functions. Give 1 mark for each correct point.

Answer the following questions in detail. (2 × 4 = 8 marks)

35) How different was life in the Mesolithic Age as compared to the Neolithic Age? Mention any
four points.
Answer:
Basis Mesolithic Age Neolithic Age
(i) Clothes Humans during the Humans during the
Mesolithic Age wore animal Neolithic Age wore linen
skins and fur. and cotton along with the
animal skins and fur.
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(ii) Methods of Getting They would get food by They would get food by
food hunting animals or growing crops, fishing,
gathering food from plants. hunting, and taking care of
domestic animals.
(iii) Technology They would use small stone With the discovery of
tools, bows and arrows. agriculture, they invented
and used technology such
as the wheel for transport
and pottery, and ploughs
for farming.
(iv) Shelter They would live in the caves They built permanent
or treetops. houses made of wood, hay,
mud, and stones.
(v) Food They ate meat (from They ate meat and milk
hunting), fruits, roots, and (from domestic animals),
berries (from gathering). fish (from fishing), grains,
berries, and fruits grown on
farms.
(vi) Jobs and Trade They were hunters and They engaged in farming,
gatherers and did not trade. pottery, fishing with tools,
jewellery making, basket
weaving, making clothes.
They also began exchanging
goods with one another.
Teacher Instruction: Accept any four relevant differences. Give 1 mark for each correct point
of difference.

36) What are plateaus? Describe the three types of plateaus.

Answer:
Plateaus, or tablelands, are vast areas of flat, elevated land that are generally
bounded by steep slopes. They have one or more sides with steep slopes.
Based on their formation, plateaus can be classified into three types. These are as follows:
(i) Intermontane Plateaus: These plateaus are totally or partially surrounded by
mountains. Example: The Tibetan Plateau in China.
(ii) Lava Plateaus: These plateaus are formed when lava flows out of fissures and spreads
thickly over large areas. Example: The Deccan Plateau in India.
(iii) Continental Plateaus: These plateaus are vast areas of tableland that rise abruptly
from the coast or surrounding plains. Example: The Western Plateau in Australia.
Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for the correct definition. Give 1 mark for each correctly
described type of plateau.
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Map Work (1 × 5 = 5 marks)

37) Locate and label the following continents on the given world map.
(A) Asia
(B) Europe
(C) Africa
(D) Australia
(E) North America
Answer:

Teacher Instruction: Give 1 mark for each correctly labelled continent.