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XSEED Summative Assessment – Test 1

© XSEED Education Social Science | Grade 6

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6 Social Science, Test 1



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PART I – Short Answer Questions 30 Marks

1. Assign 0.5 marks for each correct answer.

A. goods

B. meteoroid

C. neighbourhood

D. Mercury

E. labour

F. punctuality

2. Assign marks as per the given criteria.

CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes any 1 feature each of the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn (1 mark each)

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B. Correctly marks the places on the grid using coordinates (0.5 marks each) 2

TOTAL (4 Marks) 4

A. a. Tropic of Cancer – It marks the northernmost point on the Earth that receives the

direct rays of the Sun.

b. Tropic of Capricorn – It marks the southernmost point on the Earth that receives the

direct rays of the Sun.

B.

2 + 2 = 4

6 × 0.5 = 3



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3. Assign 1 mark for each correct point of difference.

Answers may vary. Sample answer:

Mesolithic Age Neolithic Age

Fire was discovered in the Mesolithic Age. Farming was discovered in the Neolithic

Age.

In this Age, humans were hunters and

gatherers.

In this Age, humans learnt to lead a more

settled life.


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly identifies the planets (0.5 marks each) 1

B. Correctly writes any 1 feature of the outer planets 1

C. Correctly writes 2 reasons why Earth is the only planet which is known to support life (1 mark each)

2

TOTAL (4 Marks) 4

A.

Features of the planets Name the planet

This is the brightest planet in the night sky. Venus

This is the smallest planet in the solar system. Mercury

B. Answers may vary. Sample answer:

The outer planets are made up mainly of gases.

C. Answers may vary. Sample answer:

1. The Earth has a suitable temperature.

2. It has a breathable atmosphere.


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly labels the diagram (1 mark each) 2

B. Correctly writes the reason why the day on which the summer solstice occurs will be shorter or longer than the other summer days (1 mark for giving a reason and 1 mark for correctly drawing an inference)

2

2 + 2 = 4

1 + 1 + 2 = 4

1 × 4 = 4



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TOTAL (4 Marks) 4

A.


It will be longer. This is because during a solstice the midday sun shines directly

overhead at the Tropic of Cancer.


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly arranges the steps showing the process of distribution (0.5 marks each)

2

B. Correctly writes what the government will do to raise the standard of living (1 mark each)

2

TOTAL (4 Marks) 4

2 + 2 = 4



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Situations Write ANY 1 thing that government

can do to raise the standard of living.

In country A, the population growth is high. People do not earn enough money and don’t have access to basic amenities like food. This indicates a low standard of living.

Enforce laws on population control.

In country B, there is economic inequality. The labourers are not paid according to the amount of work they do and their per capita income and standard of living are low.

The government can implement an Act

where everyone is paid equally for the

amount of work that they do.

The shopkeeper pays the wholesaler.

The person who made the product pays the people from whom he bought the raw material.

The customer buys the product from the shopkeeper.

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3 The wholesaler pays the person who made the product and sold it to him.



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CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly identifies the statement as true or false (0.5 marks each) 2

B. Correctly writes any 2 ways in which villages were dependent on cities for trade (1 mark each)

2

TOTAL (4 Marks) 4

A. a. False

b. False

c. True

d. True


1. Cities provided a market for the villages’ goods.

2. Farmers could sell their extra food produce in the cities.


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes a reason 1

B. Correctly writes any 1 way each in which the responsibilities of family members differ in a joint and a nuclear family (1 mark each)

2

TOTAL (3 Marks) 3

A. Ratna belongs to a nuclear family because she lives with her parents and a brother.


B. a. Joint family

In a joint family, all the family members help, support and cooperate with one

another and share the responsibilities together.

b. Nuclear family

In a nuclear family, if both the parents go out to work in order to support the family,

the children are alone during the day and have to do many of the household tasks.

1 + 2 = 3

2 + 2 = 4



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PART II – Long Answer Questions 30 Marks


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes any 2 reasons why the study of history is important (1 mark each)

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B. Correctly writes any 1 advantage of archaeological sources 1

C. Correctly writes any 1 disadvantage of literary sources 1

D. Correctly writes any 1 kind of evidence each that archaeological and literary sources give us (1 mark each)

2

TOTAL (6 Marks) 6


A. 1. The study of history tells us about our past.

2. We learn about the origin of our society and beliefs.

B. Archaeological sources: These include material remains which last longer.

C. Literary sources: These sources decompose and decay over time.

D. Archaeological Sources: Remains of monuments/pottery/figures that show cows, sheep

and goats suggest that these animals were used by early humans.

Literary Sources: Written sources serve as records of kings and their activities, and

about the gods they believed in.


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes any 2 features of the Harappan cities based on the image (1 mark each)

2

B. Correctly writes about any 2 sources which give us information on the Harappan civilisation (1 mark each)

2

C. Correctly writes any 2 reasons for the disappearance of the Harappan civilisation (1 mark each)

2

TOTAL (6 Marks) 6


2 + 2 + 2 = 6

2 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 6



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A. 1. The houses in the Harappan cities were constructed along the streets and were built

of baked bricks.

2. The streets were laid out carefully, crossing each other at right angles.

B. 1. Archaeological sources like ruins of structures and buildings.

2. Crafts such as terracotta pots, ornaments and statues.

C. 1. Natural disasters such as an earthquake or the river Indus changing its course might

have caused the disappearance of the Harappan civilisation.

2. Attacks by invaders on many cities might have also caused the Harappan civilisation

to disappear.


TOTAL (6 Marks) 6

Divisions Role Played

6

2 + 2 + 2 = 6

Arasar

Vaishiyar

Vellalar

Protect the people/ Rule the country

Trading

Producing food



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CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes any 2 differences between a democratic and monarchical form of government (1 mark for each point of difference)

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B. Correctly writes any 2 reasons why we need a government (1 mark each) 2

TOTAL (6 Marks) 6


A.

Democracy Monarchy

People have the power of governing a

country, either directly or indirectly.

All the powers of governing a country lie

with the king or queen.

Elections are an important feature of a

democratic form of government.

There are no elections in this form of

government.

B. 1. A government maintains law and order in a country.

2. A government protects the people from any threats.

4 + 2 = 6



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CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes any 2 administrative and political features of the three dynasties of Sangam Age (1 mark each)

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B. Correctly writes any 1 feature of the economic life in the Sangam Age 1

C. Gives an opinion

Correctly writes 1 reason to support the answer

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Writes complete and well-formed sentences 1

TOTAL (6 Marks) 6


A. 1. The position of the king was hereditary.

2. These dynasties were constantly at war, so they maintained strong and organised

armies.

B. Agriculture, trade and crafts were the main occupations of people during that time.

C. Yes, Sangam literature is an important source to study Tamil history because it tells us

about the daily lives of the ancient Tamil people.

END OF QUESTIONS IN TEST PAPER

2 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 6

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