DAV PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DELHI-NCR
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
MID TERM EXAMINATION-2025-2026
CLASS-VI
SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE
TIME ALLOTED: 3 HOURS
M.M.-80
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. There are 38 questions in all. All questions are compulsory. Question paper comprises of Sections A, B, C,
D, and E.
2. Marks are indicated against each question.
3. Write the question numbers as given in the question paper while answering a question in your answer book.
4. Section A- Question No. 1-20 are very short answer questions (MCQ) of 1 mark each.
5. Section B- Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer type questions, carrying 2 marks. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 40 words
6. Section C- Question No. from 27 to 32 are short answer type questions. Each question carries 3 marks.
Answer of these questions should not exceed 60 words.
7. Section D- Question No. 33-37 are long answer type questions. Each question carries 5 marks. Answer of
these questions should not exceed 120 words.
8. Section E-Question No. 38 is Map skill- based question with two parts 38(A) Geography (2 marks) and
38(B) History (3 marks). These question carries total 5 marks.
9. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an Internal choice has been provided in few
questions. Only one of the choices in such questions must be attempted.
10. 15 minutes time has been allocated to read this Question Paper.
SECTION A
Objective type questions (1X20=20)
1. 1
Identify the social reformer in the given picture -
A) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
C) Swami Dayanand Saraswati
D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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2. Fill in the blanks: 1
The male god worshipped by the Indus people was .
A) Lord Vishnu
B) Lord Krishna
C) Lord Shiva
D) Lord Brahma
3. If its noon at Greenwich, the local time at 60° E longitude will be- 1
A) 3:00 pm
B) 3:00 am
C) 4:00 pm
D) 4:00 am
4. The Early Aryans worshipped me as God of wind. Identify who am I 1
A) Indra
B) Surya
C) Vayu
D) Agni
5. Complete the analogy: 1
68°7’ E: Gujarat :: 97°25’ E:
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Sikkim
C) Nagaland
D) Meghalaya
6. Match column A with column B and choose the correct answer from options given below: 1
COLUMN A COLUMN B
A. 21st June i) winter in Northern Hemisphere
B. 21st March ii) summer in Northern Hemisphere
C. 22nd December iii) autumn in Northern Hemisphere
D. 23rd September iv) spring in Northern Hemisphere
Options are-
A) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii
B) A-i, B-iv, C-ii, D-iii
C) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
D) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii
7. Identify the undemocratic method of problem solving- 1
A) Debate
B) Discussion
C) Coercion
D) Persuasion
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8. Granaries have NOT been found in which of the following places- 1
A) Harappa
B) Lothal
C) Kalibangan
D) Chan- hu-daro
9. Find the incorrect statement about Mauryan administration- 1
A) The King was the Head of the State.
B) He had a Mantri Parishad to advise and assist him
C) The city administration was under Purohita.
D) The village administration was under a group of officers.
10. On 22nd December, the sun rays are vertical at the- 1
A) Tropic of Cancer
B) Tropic of Capricorn
C) Equator
D) Arctic Circle
11. The Directive Principles of State Policy are helpful in achieving our national goal like: 1
A) secularism
B) economic justice
C) population control
D) education for all
12. Complete the analogy: - 1
Before Sunrise: Dawn: Before Sunset:
A) Morning
B) Dusk
C) Evening
D) Night
13. Last leap year was observed in 2024. Which of the following year will be observed as the 1
next leap year-
A) 2019
B) 2023
C) 2028
D) 2026
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14. Choose the correct option that explains the reasons behind the cycle of seasons of the Earth 1
A) Gravitation
B) Rotation
C) Revolution
D) Equinox
15. Identify the factor which was NOT responsible for Green Revolution in India:
A) Fertilizers
B) Good quality seeds
C) Rural indebtedness
D) New agricultural implements
16. 1
Arrange the following statements related to varnas in hierarchical order -
I. Vaishyas were the cultivators and craftsman.
II. Kshatriyas protected the people from internal and external harm.
III. Brahmins looked after the religious matters.
IV. Shudras were the labourers.
OPTIONS-
A) I , II, III , IV C) II . III , IV , I
B) III , II , I, IV D) IV , I , II, III
17. 1
Identify the picture and choose the correct option with which it is related to:
A) Universal Elementary Education
B) Universal Adult Education
C) Universal Adult Franchise
D) Operation Blackboard
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18. Correct and rewrite the statement: 1
Democracy endeavours to solve the problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy and
unemployment, the main causes of equality in India.
19. Which one of the following is NOT a goal of democracy? 1
A) It aims at social, economic and political equality.
B) It roots out authoritarianism and dictatorship.
C) It does not help in maintaining peace.
D) It maintains harmony and balance in the society.
20. The Mauryan empire was run under whose guidance? 1
A) Kautilya
B) Bindusara
C) Ashoka
D) Bhimdeva
SECTION B
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTION (2x6=12)
21.
“Ashoka state was really a welfare state”. Justify the statement by giving two suitable 2
arguments.
OR
“ Kalinga war prove to be a turning point in the life of Ashoka” Justify the statement by
giving two suitable arguments
22. 2
Define the term Equinox. Also state the seasons indicated by it in both the hemispheres.
23. ‘School is an integral part of our community life’ 2
Explain how school helps us in nation building.
24. 2
Highlight two features of Representative Democracy
25. 2
“Cultural exchange help in community development”. Justify the statement by giving two
valid points.
26. 2
List any two advantages of a democratic setup in a situation of discord.
SECTION C
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (3×6=18)
27. Describe the three levels of democratic government. 3
28. State three points of difference between rural and urban communities. 3
29. Distinguish between Equator and Prime Meridian in three points. 3
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30. Describe any three reasons responsible for the decline of Harappan culture.
OR
Describe any three religious beliefs of the people of Indus valley.
Explain the Heat zones of the Earth. 3
31.
Explain any three types of architectural monuments that were prevalent during the 3
32. Mauryan period.
SECTION D
LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS ( 5X5=25)
33. “The vedic literature throws a light on the achievement of Aryans in the field of Science 5
and Mathematics.” In the light of the above statement , list 5 achievements of Aryans in
the field of science and mathematics .(3+2=5)
OR
“ The Upnishads divided man’s life into four Ashrams of 25 years each.” In light of the
Above given statement enlist the Four ashrams & Explain. ( 1+4=5)
34. ‘Seasons are reversed between the northern and southern hemisphere.’ Justify the 5
statement by giving three suitable argument. Also Demonstrate it with the help of a
diagram. (3+2)
35. 5
a) Mention two inequalities that are prevalent in India.
b) Highlight three Constitutional provisions which aim at bringing equality. (2+3)
OR
(a) State two factors that led migration of rural population to the cities.
(b) Mention three factors that make city life in India very difficult. (2+3)
36 List five characteristics of meridians of longitude. 5
OR
List five characteristics of parallels of latitudes. 5
37. Analyze the town planning system of the Indus valley civilization, highlighting five key 5
features of it.
SECTION E
MAP SKILL-BASED QUESTION (2+3=5)
38. 38(A) On an outline physical map of World, locate and label the following:
2+3
a) Prime Meridian
b) Antarctic circle
38(B) On an outline political map of India, locate and label the following:
a) A Harappan site in Rajasthan.
b) A place where a dockyard has been discovered.
On the same Outline political map of India, identify and label the marked area:
c) Capital of Mauryan Empire.