Kerala Syllabus Class 6 Social Science Model Question Paper Set 3

After completing the syllabus, Class 6 Social Science Question Paper Kerala Syllabus Set 3 test students’ understanding.

Kerala Syllabus 6th Standard Social Science Model Question Paper Set 3

Time: 2 hrs 15 minutes
Total Score: 40

Instructions:

1. The first 15 minutes is cool-off time. Read the questions and plan your answers during this time.
2. Answer 6 questions and its sub questions.
3. For questions with internal choice, answer either A or B.

Question 1.
a) Oceans play a vital role in sustaining life on Earth.
A. a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
B. a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
C. a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii
D. a-i, b-iv, c-ii, d-iii
Answer:
B. a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii

b) Write the features of the Arctic Ocean.
Answer:

1. The Arctic Ocean is situated mostly within the Arctic Circle.
2. The North Pole is in the Arctic Ocean. This is the smallest and shallowest ocean.
3. This area is mostly frozen throughout the year.
4. The Molloy Deep is the deepest point in this ocean.
5. The Arctic Ocean is the northernmost border of Asia, Europe and North America.

Question 2.
Based on ownership, bank accounts can be mainly classified into three types.
a) Identify the type of bank account by analysing the given details.
i. An account opened in the name of an individual.
ii. An account opened in the name of an institution.
iii. An account opened by two or more individuals or institutions jointly.
Answer:
i. Individual Account
ii. Institutional Account
iii. Joint Account

b) Name the first bank established in India.
Answer:
The Bank of Hindustan

c) Where was the headquarters of Nedungadi Bank located?
Answer:
Kozhikode

Question 3.
(A) The idea of the Constitution grew from India’s need for a clear system to govern the country after independence.
a) Why is the Code of Hammurabi important?
Answer:
The Code of Hammurabi is one of the oldest legal codes in the world. This legal code dictates that no one has the authority to violate the fundamental laws of a kingdom.

b) Match the following.

A	B
Magna Carta	This led to the formation of Constitution that grants power to the Parliament in England.
Glorious Revolution	King and the government were not above the law.
American Declaration of Independence	Able to make the people aware of their power to remove the government.
French Revolution	Gave acceptance to the principle that supreme power rests with the people, not with the king.

Answer:

A	B
Magna Carta	King and the government were not above the law.
Glorious Revolution	This led to the formation of Constitution that grants power to the Parliament in England.
American Declaration of Independence	Able to make the people aware of their power to remove the government.
French Revolution	Gave acceptance to the principle that supreme power rests with the people, no with the king.

B. Which of the following features reflect the objectives set out in the Preamble of the Constitution?

Features	Objectives
The state has no official religion	(i)
The people are sovereign	(ii)
The headof the state is an elected person	(iii)
The power of the state to make decisions without external interference	(iv)
Reduces inequalities and ensures social justice.	(v)

Answer:
i. Secularism
ii. Democracy
iii. Republic
iv. Sovereignty
V. Socialism

Question 4.
In the 1870s, Japan began a new education system,
a) Complete the given flowchart.

Answer:
i. Education was made compulsory for both boys and girls.
ii. A curriculum based on Western models was developed.
iii. Emphasis was given to loyalty to the country and the study of Japanese history.
iv. Textbooks gave more importance to children respecting their parents and being loyal to the country. .

b) What does the term Fukoku Kyohel mean?
Answer:
Rich Country, Strong Army

Question 5.
(A) The government helps to keep the relationship dynamic between the people and the state.
a) Given below are the data collected by Kiran for comparing state and government. Arrange them suitably in the table given below.
• It has sovereignty.
• It keeps changing.
• It is a broad concept.
• It is a permanent institution.
• It is a component of the state.
• All people are included in this.
• Administrators and officials are included in this.
• Sovereignty is executed through this agency.

State	Government

Answer:

State	Government
It has sovereignty.	It keeps changing.
It has sovereignty.	It is a component of the state.
It is a broad concept.	Administrators and officials are included in this.
It is a permanent institution.	Sovereignty is executed through this agency.
All people are included in this.	Government

b) Write any two components of the state..
Answer:

1. Population
2. Territory

B. The nature of the modem state is entirely different from that of the earlier states.
a) Complete the worksheet about the origin and development of states.

In the hierarchical system of king-lords-farmers, the power of the king is limited.	(i)
Logical thinking, scientific temper, Industrial Revolution and national consciousness led to the formation of these states	(ii)
Bronze Age Civilization centres belong to this administrative system	(iii)
People being bom into same clan, having common interests and similar economic activities are the features of this type of state	(iv)
The administrative system, law and basic infrastructure showed similarities to that of modem states.	(v)

Answer:

In the hierarchical system of king-lords-farmers, the power of the king is limited.	(i). Feudal State
Logical thinking, scientific temper, Industrial Revolution and national consciousness led to the formation of these states	(ii). Nation State
Bronze Age Civilization centres belong to this administrative system	(iii). Oriental Administrative Systems
People being bom into same clan, having common interests and similar economic activities are the features of this type of state	(iv). Tribal State
The administrative system, law and basic infrastructure showed similarities to that of modem states.	(v). The Roman Empire

Question 6.
The emergence of independent and autonomous Naduvazhi Swaroopams significantly altered the socio-economic and political structures of medieval Kerala.
a) Name the System that controlled the socio-economic and political spheres in medieval Kerala.
Answer:
Janmi System

b) Complete the concept map including the major Naduvazhi Swaroopams.

Answer:
i. Kolathunadu
ii. Nediyiruppu
iii. Perumpadappu
iv. Trippappur