Class 6 Social Science Chapter 7: India’s Cultural Roots — practice questions with answers
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Q1. Why does the chapter compare Indian culture to an ancient tree?
- It has many roots nurturing a common trunk from which many branches grow
- It is made of wood
- It grows only in forests
- It never changes
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Answer: A. It has many roots nurturing a common trunk from which many branches grow
Why: Indian culture, like an ancient tree, has many roots feeding a common trunk and many branches — art, literature, science, religion and more. [p.106]
Why: Indian culture, like an ancient tree, has many roots feeding a common trunk and many branches — art, literature, science, religion and more. [p.106]
Q2. A group of thinkers who share similar ideas about human life and the world is called a ______.
- school of thought
- jana
- sabhā
- monastery
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Answer: A. school of thought
Why: The chapter calls such groups of thinkers or seekers ‘schools of thought’. [p.106]
Why: The chapter calls such groups of thinkers or seekers ‘schools of thought’. [p.106]
Q3. Who composed the Vedic hymns?
- Rishis and rishikas (male and female seers)
- Kings only
- Foreign travellers
- Harappan traders
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Answer: A. Rishis and rishikas (male and female seers)
Why: Vedic hymns were composed by rishis (male seers) and rishikas (female seers) in an early form of Sanskrit. [p.107]
Why: Vedic hymns were composed by rishis (male seers) and rishikas (female seers) in an early form of Sanskrit. [p.107]
Q4. Early Vedic society was organised into larger groups called ______.
- janas (clans)
- sanghas
- panchayats
- cities
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Answer: A. janas (clans)
Why: Early Vedic society was organised in janas or clans; the Ṛig Veda lists over 30, such as the Bharatas and Purus. [p.108]
Why: Early Vedic society was organised in janas or clans; the Ṛig Veda lists over 30, such as the Bharatas and Purus. [p.108]
Q5. What does the prayer beginning ‘sarve bhavantu sukhinah’ wish for?
- May all creatures be happy
- May my country win wars
- May I become rich
- May the rains stop
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Answer: A. May all creatures be happy
Why: The prayer wishes all creatures to be happy and free from disease and sorrow, as everything is connected. [p.110]
Why: The prayer wishes all creatures to be happy and free from disease and sorrow, as everything is connected. [p.110]
Q6. Where did Siddhārtha attain enlightenment?
- Under a pipal tree at Bodh Gaya
- At Vaiśhālī
- At Mohenjo-daro
- At Ujjayinī
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Answer: A. Under a pipal tree at Bodh Gaya
Why: After meditating for many days under a pipal tree at Bodh Gaya (Bihar), he attained enlightenment. [p.113]
Why: After meditating for many days under a pipal tree at Bodh Gaya (Bihar), he attained enlightenment. [p.113]
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