After completing the syllabus, Class 6 Social Science Question Paper Kerala Syllabus Set 5 test students’ understanding.
Kerala Syllabus 6th Standard Social Science Model Question Paper Set 5
Time: 2 hrs 15 minutes
Total Score: 40
Instructions:
- The first 15 minutes is cool-off time. Read the questions and plan your answers during this time.
- Answer 6 questions and its sub questions.
- For questions with internal choice, answer either A or B.
Question 1.
Water is one of the major components that retains life on the Earth,
a) Complete the flowchart related to Sources of water.

Answer:
i. Surface water sources
ii. Oceans, Lakes
iii. Underground water sources
iv. Springs, Wells
b) What percentage of the Earth’s surface is covered with water?
Answer:
Seventy one percent
Question 2.
The origin of the Indian Constitution is related to the history of India under the British rule.
a) Complete the flowchart.

Answer:
i. The First War of Indian Independence 1857
ii. Indian Councils Acts
iii. Freedom Movements
iv. Government of Indian Acts
b) Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly?
i. Jawaharlal Nehru
ii. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
iii. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
iv. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer:
iii. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Question 3.
(A) Map projection is the method by which the network of the lines of latitude and longitude (Graticule) is scientifically transferred to any flat surface.
a) Complete the concept map that includes the characteristics of Map Projections.

Answer:
(a) i. Conical Projection
ii. • Developable surface is conical.
• Mostly used for mid-latitude regions.
iii • Developable surface is cylindrical
• Used for equatorial regions.
IV. Zenithal Projection.
b) Write various day-to-day instances in which seuse GIS.
Answer:
- Monitoring weather forecasts and cyclones.
- Managing traffic control and road planning.
(B)
Lines of latitude are imaginary lines that connect the points in the same angular distance on both sides of the equator with reference to the earth’s centre.
a) Complete the table of important lines of latitude.
| Important lines of latitude | Measure in degrees |
| Equator | ____(i)____ |
| ____(ii)____ | 23 1/2° North |
| Tropic of Capricorn | ____(iii)____ |
| ____(iv)____ | 66 1/2° North |
| Antarctic Circle | ____(v)____ |
Answer:
| Important lines of latitude | Measure in degrees |
| Equator | 0° |
| Tropic of Cancer | 23 1/2° North |
| Tropic of Capricorn | 23 1/2° South |
| Arctic Circle | 66 1/2° North |
| Antarctic Circle | 66 1/2° South |
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Question 4.
In ancient Tamizhagam, people in each Tinai exchanged resources.
a) What were the trade centres called?
Answer:
Angadis (Markets)
b) How were ‘Allalavanam’ and ‘Nalangadi’ markets different from each other?
Answer:
- Allalavanam: Evening markets
- Nalangadi: Daytime markets
c) Who were the rulers of ancient Tamizhakam?
Answer:
The Chera, Chola and Pandya who ruled ancient Tamizhakam were collectively known as ‘Muvendar’ or ‘Muvarasar’. Although many ruling powers existed in Tamizhakam, the Muvendar had an authoritative position. These kings were referred to as Ko, Kon, and Kadumko.
Question 5.
(A) Jainism was a philosophy that emerged in India during the 6th century BCE.
a) Write the main ideals of Jainism.
b) What does the term ‘Jina’ mean?
Answer:
- All things have life
- No living things should be harmed (Ahimsa)
- Do not steal, do not lie
- Practice Right Belief, Right Knowledge, Right Action (Tri-Ratna)
(B)
In the 6th century BCE, among the sixteen Mahajanapadas, Magadha became a prominent force.
a) Write the factors that helped Magadha’s emergence as a prominent Mahajanapada.
Answer:
The conqueror of worldly desires.
- Powerful rulers and strong military.
- Fertility resulting from proximity to the Ganges and its tributaries.
- Progress in agriculture and trade.
- Presence of iron-ore Manufacture and use of iron weapons and tools.
b) Name any two prominent rulers of Magadha.
Answer:
- Presence of iron-ore Manufacture and use of iron weapons and tools.
- Bimbisara
- Ajatasatru
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Question 6.
When the factors of production work together, production takes place and products are made.
a) Complete the table related to Factors of production and Rewards.
| Factors of Production | Reward |
| Land | ____(i)____ |
| ____(ii)____ | Wages |
| Capital | ____(iii)____ |
| ____(iv)____ | Profit |
Answer:
| Factors of Production | Reward |
| Land | Rent |
| Labour | Wages |
| Capital | Interest |
| Organisation | Profit |
b) As consumers what all rights do we have while buying goods and using services? Write any two.
Answer:
- Quality
- After-sales service