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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II [2012-2013]
SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE
CLASS : VI
ROLL NO
TIME ALLOWED : 3Hrs MAX. MARKS: 90
Candidates MUST write their Roll Number on the space provided above
before opening the seal.
Please check that the question paper contains 16 printed pages.
Candidate must write the Code No of the question paper on the answer
book.
Please write down the serial number of the question before attempting it.
15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper, the students
will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the
answer script during this period.
General Instructions:
1]. There are 39 Questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
2]. Marks for each question are indicated against the questions.
3]. Questions from serial number 1 TO 12 are Multiple choice questions
4]. Questions from serial number 13To 24 Are 2 mark questions. Answers to
these questions may be given in 40 to 60 words each.
5]. Questions from serial number 25 To 34 Are 3 mark questions. Answers to
these questions may be given in 60 to 80 words each.
6]. Questions from serial number 35To 38 Are 5mark questions. Answers to
these questions may be given in 80 to 120 words each.
7]. Question No. 39 is a map question. Attach map to your answer sheet.
1/2 Code No.
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EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Write your Roll Number, Class, section, subject, and Code number of question paper
on the answer sheet, additional sheet, Graph and map even if the paper is not
attempted. Write only the roll number on the question paper.
Read question paper carefully and Check the paper title.
Use only blue / Black pen to write the answers. Use colour pens only if instructed. Do
not use correction pen / whitener.
Mention the question number/ Sections correctly while answering each question. No
marks will be awarded if the question number changes with regard to question paper.
All the queries related to the question paper must be completed within 30 minutes
from the beginning of exam.
Revise your answer and submit the answer paper along with graph, maps....etc., as
instructed before you leave the exam room.
You are not allowed to change your seat during the exam for any reason without
permission from your invigilator.
Dラミげデ ヮ;ゲゲ ┞ラ┌ヴ ;ミゲ┘Wヴ ゲエWWデ ラヴ ケ┌Wゲデキラミ paper to anybody else.
Avoid give-take of a pen, pencil, scale etc.
Dear Candidate,
Remember the following:
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Dラミげデ ┘ヴキデW ;ミ┞デエキミェ on a question paper [ except roll number] , writing pad, compass,
body etc
You must not communicate with each other in any way in the examination room,
whether the exam is in progress or not. If you wish to talk to an invigilator, raise your
hand. If you wish to query an examination question you should raise your hand,
explain, and then work on other questions. If a correction to an examination paper is
necessary, you will be advised.
Conclusion of the examination
Candidate must cease writing immediately when instructed to do so and must remain
seated and silent until all answer books have been collected and the instruction to leave the exam
room has been given.
The Candidate who is in possession of any kind of
unauthorised materials [Used / Unused], improper use of
materials, unauthorised removal of materials from
examination rooms and bringing in any unauthorised
materials to the examination room or ignoring the
instructions given by supervisors will result in the students
being marked zero in the respective subjects or being
debarred from all other examinations.
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PART I
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:
1. Who were paid their wages from the temple treasury during
the Egyptian Civilization? [1 Mark]
A]. Farmers C ].Nobles
B]. Artisans/Craftsman D ].Common people
2. One who serves as a professional copyist is known as?
[1 Mark]
A]. Physicians C ].Archaeologist
B]. Lords D ].Scribes
3. Which civilization is considered as first urban civilization of
the world? [1 Mark]
A]. Egyptian Civilization C ].Indus Valley Civilization
B]. Ancient Greek Civilization D ].Mesopotamia Civilization
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4. Which Government provides a link between the people with
the State and the Central Governments? [1 Mark]
A]. Local Government C ]. State Government
B]. Central Government D ]. The Panchayati Raj
5. Who elects the members of the Gram Panchayat? [1 Mark]
A]. The Zila Parishad C ]. The Municipal councils
B]. The Gram Sabha D ]. The Local Government
6. Who elects the representatives of a democratic country?
[1 Mark ]
A]. Karta C ]. Citizens of the country
B]. Foreign citizens D ]. Members of Parliament
7. “Turning around the Earth on its axis from West to East”.
What does the above statement refer to? [1Mark]
A]. Revolution C ]. Earth Spins
B]. Rotation D ]. Celestial Sphere
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8. “Formed as a result of tectonic movements which cause
tectonic plates to move towards each other”. Which
mountain is explained in the below statement? [1 Mark]
A]. Block mountains C ]. Fold mountains
B]. Residual Mountains D ]. Volcanic Mountains
9. Which one of the following is not an advantages of the
plains? [1 Mark]
A]. Intense cultivation
B]. Cradle of civilization
C]. Less populated with small settlement
D]. Maximum concentration of economic activity
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10. “It is a method of exchange by which goods or services
are directly exchanged for other goods or services without
using a medium of exchange such as money”. Which is the
system mentioned in the above statement? [1 Mark]
A]. Money system C ]. Paper system
B]. Barter system C ]. Goods Exchange system
11. Which one of the following is not the disadvantage of
barter system? [1 Mark]
A ]. Need for presence of double coincidence of wants
B ]. Lack of standard for deferred payments
C]. Good in storing wealth
D]. Invisibility of certain goods
12. What is money? [1 Mark]
A]. Resources to make goods and services
B]. Direct trading of goods and services between people
C]. A medium exchange, a good that can be used to buy other
goods and services.
D]. The value of goods and services
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PART II
II. Answer the following in 40 to 60 words:
13. Why was the Harappan civilization called as an ’Urban
Civilization’. [2 Marks]
14. Howard Carter discovered the tomb of a young boy in
1922. Who was that young boy ? and why was he known
as one of the famous Pharaohs of Egypt? [2 Marks]
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15. Define the following terminology:
a) Pictography [1 Mark]
b) Civilization [1 Mark]
16. Every society whether rural or urban needs to be
governed. Define Governance and identify the different
levels of government. [2 Marks]
17. Name any four countries where the minimum age for
voting is 18yrs. [2 Marks]
18. Mention any two measures taken by the urban local
bodies to provide the amenities to the public which are very
essential for their well being. [2 Marks]
19. Panchayats have been established in India as per the 73rd
Amendment Act of 1993.
What is a Panchayat? [2 Marks]
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20. Define the term plateau? [2 Marks]
21. Name the 4 currencies in the world that have unique
symbols to represent them? [2 Marks]
22. What is a barter system? [2 Marks]
23. Money is important for living. State any two advantages of
money as a medium of exchange. [2 Marks]
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24. Under what circumstances was paper money made as a
medium of exchange? [2 marks]
III. Answer the following in 60 to 80 words:
25. During the Egyptian Civilization the Economy was centrally
organized and strictly controlled. Explain the administrative
system of Egyptian civilization. [3 Marks]
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26. Write any three important features of Harappa and
Mohenjo -daro civilization. [3 Marks]
27. The Egyptian pyramid is one of the ancient wonders of the
world.
Write a short note on Egyptian pyramid. [3 Marks]
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28. Explain the divisions of Village Panchayat. [3 Marks]
29. ‘People’s participation in the governance of its country is
very important’. State any three ways in which the people
of rural and urban society can participate in governance.
[3 Marks]
30. Draw a diagram of revolution of the Earth and explain
about perihelion and aphelion. [3 Marks]
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31. Explain three uses of mountains to man. [3 Marks]
32. How to conserve the plains? State two ways to conserve
the plain. [3 Marks]
33. Explain the development of money economy in the current
world. [3 Marks]
34. Is the barter system practicable today? Give important
reasons. [3 Marks]
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IV. Answer the following in 100 to 120 words:
35. Egypt is considered to be a middle power with significant
cultural, political and military influence in the
Mediterranean and the Middle East.
Why Egypt is called the ‘Gift of Nile’. [5 Marks]
36. What are the merits of Decentralization? Explain.
[5 Marks]
37. Give three basis of formation of plateaus by location and
explain in detail. [5 Marks]
38. Differentiate between the barter economy and money
economy. [5 Marks]
V. MAP
39. On the outline map of the world, mark any four major plains
of the world. [4 Marks]
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