Class 6 Social Science Chapter 8: Unity in Diversity, or ‘Many in the One’ — practice questions with answers
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Q1. Why are rice, wheat, millets and pulses called ‘staple grains’?
- They are the basic food for most Indians
- They are grown only in one state
- They are rare and costly
- They are used only in festivals
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Answer: A. They are the basic food for most Indians
Why: These grains, common to almost every part of India, are the basic food for most Indians. [p.128]
Why: These grains, common to almost every part of India, are the basic food for most Indians. [p.128]
Q2. Which spices does the chapter say are used throughout the country? (Tick all that apply)
- Turmeric
- Cumin
- Cardamom and ginger
- Vanilla only
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Answer: A. Turmeric; B. Cumin; C. Cardamom and ginger
Why: Common spices such as turmeric, cumin, cardamom and ginger are used throughout India. [p.128]
Why: Common spices such as turmeric, cumin, cardamom and ginger are used throughout India. [p.128]
Q3. Women often use the sari for purposes beyond a dress.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: Fig. 8.4 shows creative uses of the sari beyond a dress. [p.130]
Why: Fig. 8.4 shows creative uses of the sari beyond a dress. [p.130]
Q4. Makara Sankrānti, celebrated around 14 January, marks what in many parts of India?
- The beginning of the harvest season
- The start of the monsoon
- The new financial year
- Independence Day
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Answer: A. The beginning of the harvest season
Why: Makara Sankrānti marks the beginning of the harvest season in many parts of India on or around 14 January. [p.131–132]
Why: Makara Sankrānti marks the beginning of the harvest season in many parts of India on or around 14 January. [p.131–132]
Q5. What is an epic?
- A long poem narrating the adventures of heroes and great figures of the past
- A short joke
- A map of India
- A kind of festival
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Answer: A. A long poem narrating the adventures of heroes and great figures of the past
Why: An epic is a long poem generally narrating the adventures of heroes and great figures of the past. [p.133]
Why: An epic is a long poem generally narrating the adventures of heroes and great figures of the past. [p.133]
Q6. In the Mahābhārata, whom do the Pāṇḍavas fight with Kṛiṣhṇa’s help?
- Their cousins, the Kauravas
- Rāvaṇa
- The Persians
- The Harappans
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Answer: A. Their cousins, the Kauravas
Why: The Pāṇḍavas, with Kṛiṣhṇa’s help, fight their cousins the Kauravas to recover their kingdom. [p.133]
Why: The Pāṇḍavas, with Kṛiṣhṇa’s help, fight their cousins the Kauravas to recover their kingdom. [p.133]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 6 Social Science Chapter 8: Unity in Diversity, or ‘Many in the One’?
26 questions (9 easy, 14 medium, 3 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 6 Social Science syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.