After completing the syllabus, Class 6 Social Science Question Paper Kerala Syllabus Set 4 test students’ understanding.
Kerala Syllabus 6th Standard Social Science Model Question Paper Set 4
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.
It is essential to conserve the marine ecosystem, which is home to a great variety of animals and plants ranging from micro-organisms to the blue whale.
a) Write some ways to conserve Oceans.
Answer:
- Prevent plastic, chemicals etc., from reaching the oceans.
- Keep the coast free from pollution.
- Create awareness on conservation of ocean.
- Control unsustainable fishing.
- Preserve the marine ecosystem
Question 2.
Fraudulent activities are common in cyber space.
a) What are the Precautions to be adopted for recognising and defending the fraudulent activities?
Answer:
- Do not share ATM PIN and OTP.
- Do not open suspicious online links.
- Do not respond to phone messages asking for account details.
- Do not keep ATM PIN on phone.
- Use strong passwords. Change password frequently.
Question 3.
a) Complete the worksheet on the geographical characteristics of the African continent.
The largest hot desert
The highest mountain
The river basin with Tropical rainforests
Vast grasslands
Answer:
i. Sahara Desert
ii. Kilimanjaro
iii. Congo River Basin
iv. Savannah
b) Explain the Human Life of Africa.
Answer:
The majority of people in Africa live in villages and engage in agriculture. Africa is a land, rich in cultures, languages and history. The Egyptian civilization, which was one of the ancient civilizations, originated in Africa. Egyptian pyramids exist as an evidence of ancient architectural expertise.
B)
a) Complete the worksheet related to the geographical features of Australia.
| Desert | (i) |
| Region which is made up of coral reefs | (ii) |
| A fertile river basin | (iii) |
| Mountain range | (iv) |
| Important animal species | (v) |
Answer:
| Desert | I. The Great Victoria |
| Region which is made up of coral reefs | II. The Great Barrier Reef |
| A fertile river basin | III. Murray Darling |
| Mountain range | IV. Great Dividing Range |
| Important animal species | V. Marsupials |
B. a) Complete the worksheet.
| JAPAN | |
| Literature | (i) |
| (ii) | Traditional religious belief |
| Food | (iii) |
Answer:
i. Kojiki
ii. Shintoism
iii. Rice
b) Write the factors leading to economic development.
• The first railway line in Japan was constructed between Tokyo and the port of Yokohama in 1870-72.
• Weaving machines were imported from Europe.
Answer:
- Foreign technicians were appointed to train the workers
- Japanese students were sent abroad for education
Question 5.
(A) Our culture is formed by factors such as our food, clothing and language.
a) Classify and list the following as material culture and non-material culture. (Malayalam, Shirt, Book, Religious beliefs)
Answer:
| Material Culture | Non-Material Culture |
| Shirt, Book | Malayalam, Religious beliefs |
b) Write any two features of culture.
Answer:
• Culture is Learnt
• Culture is Shared
c) Define Socialisation.
Answer:
Socialisation is the learning process through which we leam how to behave and interact within the society we live in.
(B)
Cultural changes means the transformation that happens in both material and non-material elements of culture across time.
a) Complete the flowchart related to cultural change.
Answer:
i. Cultural diffusion
ii. Acculturation
iii. Cultural assimilation
iv. Cultural innovations
v. Environmental changes
Question 6.
A constitution can be classified into different types,
a) Match the following.
| 1. Written Constitution | a. United Kingdom |
| 2. Flexible Constitution | b. Australia |
| 3. Evolved Constitution | c. New Zealand |
| 4. Rigid Constitution | D. India |
A. 1 – d, 2 – c, 3 – a, 4 – b
B. 1 – b, 2 – a, 3 – d, 4 – c
C. 1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – b, 4 – a
D. 1 – b, 2 – c, 3 – d, 4 – a
Answer:
| 1. Written Constitution | d. India |
| 2. Flexible Constitution | c. New Zealand |
| 3. Evolved Constitution | a. United Kingdom |
| 4. Rigid Constitution | b. Australia |
b) Identify the Qualities of the Constitution from the given hints.
i. The constitution should be precise with essential provisions.
ii. It must be suitable for meeting people’s needs and aspirations.
iii. It should be able to make timely changes according to changing circumstances.
iv. The powers of the government and the rights and duties of the citizens should be comprehensively stated.
Answer:
i. Brevity
ii. Suitability
iii. Dynamic
iv. Comprehensiveness