Class 6 Social Science

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 4 Panchayati Raj

NCERT Question And Answers

Question 1. What problem did the villagers in Hardas village face? What did they do to solve this problem?

Answer:

• The villagers in Hardas village faced the problem of water. This problem has become very acute. The water level in the hand pump was below the point to which the ground was drilled.
• Also, there was no water in the taps and the women had to go to the Suru River to get water. They solved this problem by deepening two handpumps and cleaning one well.
• They sought information about the scheme of watershed development from the Block Development Officer.

Question 2. What, in your opinion, is the importance of the Gram Sabha? Do you think all members should attend Gram Sabha meetings? Why?

Answer:

In my opinion, the importance of the Gram Sabha is

• The Gram Sabha is the elected body at the village level. It seeks to develop the programs for the village. It controls the funds received by the Gram Panchayat.
• The Gram Sabha is a key factor in making the Gr Panchayat play its role and be responsible.
• Yes, I think all members should attend the meeting of the Gram Sabha because it works for the welfare of the village and people’s direct participation also influences the Gram Sabha to do for the welfare of the village.

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Question 3. What is the link between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat?

Answer:

The link between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat are

• Gram Sabha is a meeting of all adult people who live in the area covered by the Panchayat.
• Members of the Gram Sabha elect the Gram Panchayat for a period of years.
• The Gram Panchayat’s Secretary is also the Secretary of Gram Sabha.
• The Gram Sabha is a key factor in the working of the Gram Panchayat.
• Gram Sabha prevents the Panchayat from doing wrong things like misusing money or favoring certain people.

Question 4. Take an example of any one task done by a Panchayat in your area/nearby rural area and find out the following

1. Why it was taken up?
2. Where does the money come from?
3. Whether or not the work has been completed.

Answer:

• In my locality, Panchayat has taken up repairs of drains.
• It was taken up because the drains were in damaged condition. Dirty water was spreading onto the streets and busy roads.
• The money came from taxes, funds, grants, and donations.
• The work is in process, it will be finished by the end of the year.

Question 5. What Is the difference between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat?

The difference between a Gram Sabha And A Gram Panchayat is

Question 6. Read the following news item.

Nimone is a village on the Chauphula-Shirur road. Like many others, this village has also been facing a severe water shortage for the last few months villagers depend on tankers for all their needs. Bhagvan Mahadeo Lad (35) of this village was beaten with sticks, iron rods, and axes by a group of seven men.

The incident came to light when some villagers brought a badly injured Lad to hospital for treatment. In the FIR recorded by the police, Lad said that he was attacked when he insisted that the water in the tanker must be emptied into the storage tanks, constructed as part of the water supply scheme by Nimone Gram Panchayat so that there would be equal distribution of water. However, he alleged that the upper caste men were against this and told him that the tanker water was not meant for the lower castes. Adapted from Indian Express, 1st May, 2004.

(1) Why was Bhagvan beaten?

Answer:

Bhagavan was beaten because he asked to empty the water from the tanker into the storage tanks constructed as a part of the water supply scheme by Nimone Gram Panchayat so that there would be an equal distribution of water.

(2) Do you think that the above is a case of discrimination? Why?

Answer:

Yes, it is a clear case of discrimination as the Bhagavan was beaten because he insisted on fair distribution of water. This was because the higher caste men were against sharing water with the lower castes.

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Question 7. Find out more about watershed development and how it benefits an area.

Answer:

The way of conserving water and recharging (refilling) is called watershed development.

It benefits an area in the following ways

• Trees are planted to check dams.
• Tanks are constructed to harvest rainwater.
• Barren lands are turned into green meadows.
• Water is easily available for drinking as well as for irrigation.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 4 Panchayati Raj Multiple Choice Questions And Answers

Question 1. Who among the following Isa members of the Gram Sabha?

1. Every citizen
2. Villagers
3. Every villager who has the right to vote
4. President of India

Answer: 3. Every villager who has the right to vote

Question 2. The right to vote is given to any citizen above the age of

1. 15
2. 18
3. 21
4. 25

Answer: 2. 18

Question 3. Who Is the President of Gram Panchayat?

1. Taluqdars
2. Zamindars
3. Sarpanch
4. Mayor

Answer: 3. Sarpanch

Question 4. Who among the following elects the Panchayat President?

1. Secretary
2. Members of the Legislative Assembly
3. Villagers
4. Members of Gram Sabha

Answer: 4. Members of Gram Sabha

Question 5. Whose name should be Included In BPL families?

1. Very poor person
2. Middle-class family person
3. High-income group
4. All of these

Answer: 1. Very poor person

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Question 6. Panchayat Samiti which level of a democratic government?

1. Second level
2. First level
3. Fourth level
4. Third level

Answer: 1. Second level

Question 7. Which of the following is the first tier of democratic government in rural areas?

1. Gram Panchayat
2. Panchayati Raj
3. Zila Parishad
4. Panchayat Samiti

Answer: 1. Gram Panchayat

Question 8. At which level does Zila Parishad actually make development plans?

1. District level
2. Village level
3. Block level
4. Central level

Answer: 1. District level

Question 9. Name the officer who implements the plans of Block Samiti.

1. Tehsildar
2. Patwari
3. Sarpanch
4. Block Development Officer

Answer: 4. Block Development Officer

Question 10. “Rahul wants to develop his village and build hospitals, and schools and provide water and electricity to his villagers’’. What according to you should be the best option for him to do these things?

1. Enter politics as a member of Parliament.
2. Enter politics as Sarpanch.
3. Do not enter politics and do it by collecting donations.
4. Do not enter politics and do it at his own expense.

Answer: 2. Enter politics as Sarpanch.

Question 11. Identify the level of government from the statements below.

1. It facilitates participatory democracy.
2. It promotes rural development.
3. It implements government schemes and empowers communities at the district level in India.

Options

1. Gram Sabha
2. Mandal Parishad
3. Zila Parishad
4. State Government

Answer: 3. Zila Parishad

Question 12. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Panchayati Raj System?

1. Zila Parishad is the apex body of the Panchayati Raj.
2. Gram Panchayat has a system of direct election.

Codes

1. 1 and 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. None of these

Answer: 1. 1 and 2

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Question 13. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

1. Sarpanch appoints the Secretary of Gram Sabha.
2. Gram Sabha has no role in making Gram Panchayat.
3. Gram Sabha prevents the Panchayats from doing wrong things.

Codes

1. 1,2 and 3
2. Both 1 and 2
3. Both 2 and 3
4. Only 3

Answer: 2. Both 1 and 2

Question 14. Arrange the following levels of government from bottom to top.

1. Zila Parishad
2. Gram Panchayat
3. Gram Sabha

Codes

1. 1,2,3
2. 2,1,3
3. 3,2,1
4. 2,3,1

Answer: 4. 2,3,1

Question 15. Arrange the following according to the level of power they hold in the Panchayati Raj System.

1. Block Development Officer
2. Sarpanch
3. Panch

Codes:

1. 1,2,3
2. 3,2,1
3. 2,3,1
4. 3,1,2

Answer: 1. 1,2,3

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 4 Panchayati Raj Match The Following

Question:

Answer: 2.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 4 Panchayati Raj Fill In The Blanks:

Question 1. The _____ problem in Hardas village has become very acute.

Answer: Water

Question 2. Amirchand was the earlier _______ of the village and still has control over a lot of _______.

Answer: Zamindar, Land

Question 3. With the help of Panchayat Samitis, ________ also regulates the money distribution.

Answer: Zila Parishad

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Question 4. The idea behind the Panchayati Raj System is to provide more and more space for people to ________ and _____ their voices.

Answer: Participate, Raise

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 4 Panchayati Raj True Or False

Question 1. The Gram Sabha forms committees to get the work done.

Answer: True

Question 2. The Zila Parishad actually makes development plans at the village level.

Answer: False

Question 3. Every village Panchayat is divided into wards, i.e. smaller areas.

Answer: True

Question 4. Sarpanch is directly elected by the members of the Gram Sabha.

Answer: True

Question 5. The Gram Panchayat does not collect local taxes

Answer: False

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 4 Panchayati Raj Assertion Reason

Question 1. Assertion (A) Gram Sabha has many things to do like construction and maintenance of water bodies, roads, drainage, etc.

Reason (R) Gram Sabha collects taxes and receives government funds and donations.

Codes

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Roth A and R are true, but R Is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Answer: 2. Roth A and R are true, but R Is not the correct explanation of A

Question 2. Assertion (A) The Gram Sabha Secretary calls the meeting of Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat

Reason (R) The Gram Sabha Secretary is not elected but appointed by the Sarpanch.

Codes

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Answer: 1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 4 Panchayati Raj Picture Based Questions

Question 1. Look at the picture given below and answer the question that follows.

The picture above is the scene of Gram Sabha discussing various things. Which of the following is not a work of Gram Sabha?

1. Electing members of gram Panchayat
2. Initiating development projects.
3. Approving the budget of the government.
4. None of the above

Answer: 4. None of the above

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Question 2. Look at the picture below and mark the tier of government responsible for watershed management.

1. First tier
2. Second tier
3. Third tier
4. Fourth tier

Answer: 1. First tier

Question 3. Look at the picture given below and answer the questions that follow.

(1) Who is seen in the picture?

Answer:

The village Panchs from Maharashtra are seen in the picture.

(2) What award were they given?

Answer:

They were awarded with the Nirmal Gram Puruskar.

(3) When and why was this award given?

Answer:

This award was given in 2005 for the excellent work done by them in the Panchayat.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 4 Panchayati Raj Case Based Questions And Answers

Question 1. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

During a Gram Sabha meeting in Hardas village, Tijia highlights the severe water scarcity issue. A suggestion to pipe water from the Suru River is met with concerns about expenses. Tijia emphasizes the need for a long-term solution due to declining groundwater levels. Anwar suggests watershed development, mentioning government funding. The meeting also discusses the BPL lists; objections arise over wealthy individuals being included. After debates, Om Prakash, a genuinely needy person, is considered for inclusion. The Sarpanch instructs a re-evaluation of his income for eligibility.

(1) The main barrier to piped water from the Suru River was

1. Distance from the village
2. Lack of technical expertise
3. Financial limitations
4. Environmental concerns

Answer: 3. Financial limitations

(2) What solution is suggested for increasing the water supply in the village?

1. Piping water from a distant river.
2. Constructing check dams and tanks.
3. Deepening handpumps and cleaning wells.
4. Planting more trees in the village.

Answer: 1. Piping water from a distant river.

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(3) What concept does Anwar introduce to the Gram Sabha as a possible solution for water conservation?

1. Tree plantation
2. Watershed development
3. Education programmes
4. Healthcare initiatives

Answer: 2. Watershed development

(4). The discussion on BPL lists highlighted the issue of

1. Pension schemes for senior citizen
2. Fund collection
3. Involvement of ineligible people
4. All of the above

Answer: 3. Involvement of ineligible people

Question 2. Read the passage given and answer the following questions.

• The Gram Sabha meeting begins with the Panchayat President (who is also called the Sarpanch) and the members of the Panchayat (the Panchs) presenting a plan for repairing the road that connects the village to the main highway. After this, the discussion moves to the subject of water and water shortages.
• A villager called Tijia begins the meeting by saying, “The water problem in Hardas has become very acute. The handpump water has gone well below the point up to which the ground has been drilled. We hardly get any water in the taps. Women have to go to the Suru River which is 3 km away to get water.”
• One of the members suggests piping water from the Suru and making an overhead tank in the village to increase the supply. But the others think that this will be expensive. It’s better, they feel, to deepen the handpumps and clean the wells for this season. Tijia says, “This is not enough”.

(1) What is described about the role of Gram Sabha in the above passage?

Answer:

From the above passage, we get to know that a Gram Sabha meeting is organized to discuss various needs and development projects to be taken up in the village. It also discusses new ideas and solutions to the problems.

(2) What problem can arise if there is a decline in the water level in handpumps?

Answer:

If the water level goes below the level of the hand pump it could create a shortage of water. The people would have to walk for long distances to bring water.

(3) Why piping water from Suru is not a sustainable option for the village?

Answer:

Piping water from the Suru River would require the construction of an overhead tank and this will prove to be expensive. Hence, it is not a sustainable option.

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(4) Why is cleaning of wells and deepening of handpumps not enough?

Answer:

Cleaning of wells and deepening of handpumps is riot enough because it is a temporary option. The groundwater is going down every year. More water is used than is seeping into the ground.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 4 Panchayati Raj Very Short Type Questions And Answers

Question 1. Who approves the list of people Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in a village?

Answer:

The Gram Sabha approves the list of people Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in the village.

Question 2. What are the three organs of the village Panchayat?

Answer:

Sarpanch, Panch and Secretary are the three organs of the village Panchayat.

Question 3. How are members of the village Panchayat elected?

Answer:

Members of the village Panchayat are elected through Universal Adult Franchise

Question 4. Who calls the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat?

Answer:

It is the Secretary, who calls the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat.

Question 5. Why is Nirmal Gram Puruskar awarded?

Answer:

The Nirmal Gram Puruskar is awarded to the village Panchs for the excellent work done in the Panchayat.

Question 6. Who received the Nirmal Gram Puruskar in 2005?

Answer:

This award was awarded to two village Panchs from Maharashtrain in 2005.

Question 7. Who is answerable to Gram Sabha?

Answer:

Gram Panchayat and Panchs are answerable to Gram Sabha.

Question 8. What is a Block Samiti?

Answer:

Block Samiti is called Panchayat Samiti or Janpad Panchayat under which many, Gram Panchayats work.

Question 9. How many levels of people’s participation are there In the Panchayati Raj System?

Answer:

There are three levels of people’s participation in the Panchayati Raj System, i.e. at the village level, at the block level, and at the district level.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 4 Panchayati Raj Short Type Questions And Answers

Question 1. How is Gram Sabha important? Dlksha

Answer:

Gram Sabha is important for various reasons like

• It carries out functions like maintaining peace and order.
• It controls the work of village Panchayats.
• It helps in the implementation of developmental Programmes.

2. What is the work of Gram Panchayat in the Panchayati Raj System?

Answer:

The work of gram Panchayat in the Panchayati Raj System includes

• The construction and maintenance of water resources, roads, drainage, school buildings, and other common property resources.
• Levying and collecting local taxes.
• Executing government schemes related to generating employment in the village.

Question 3. From what sources does the Panchayat receive funds?

Answer:

The Panchayat receives funds from the following sources

• Collection of taxes on houses, marketplaces, etc.
• Government scheme funds are received through various departments of the government through the Janpad and Zila Panchayat.
• Donations for community works, etc.

Question 4. What are the three levels of Panchayats?

Answer:

Three levels of Panchayats are

• The Gram Panchayat is the first level of democratic government or the first tier of the Panchayats Raj system.
• The block level is the second level, which is also called the Janpad Panchayat or the Panchayat Samiti.
• The third level is the District Panchayat or the Zila Parishad, which makes developmental plans at the district level.

Question 5. What Is the importance of the Panchayati Raj system?

Answer:

The importance of the Panchayati Raj System is

• It teaches people the first lesson of democracy.
• It brings political awareness to rural India.
• People are able to solve their problems through mutual cooperation.

Question 6. Explain why we need local self-government.

Answer:

We need local self-government because

• To solve disputes among the villagers.
• To maintain peace in the village
• To have transparency between villagers and the government.
• To involve the people in the decision-making process.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 4 Panchayati Raj Long Type Questions And Answers

Question 1. What do you mean by Gram Sabha? How can anybody Dlksha

Answer:

The Gram Sabha is a meeting of all adults who live in the area covered by a Panchayat. This area could include only one village or more than one village.

• To be a member of the Gram Sabha, one must meet the following criteria
• A person must be an adult, meaning a person must be at least 18 years old.
• A person must be a resident of the village or group of villages that the Gram Sabha represents.
• The name of the person must be included in the electoral rolls of the Gram Panchayat.

Question 2. Describe the composition of a Gram Panchayat.

Answer:

• Gram Panchayat is a basic governing institution in Indian villages. Every village Panchayat is divided into wards, i.e. smaller areas.
• Each ward elects a representative who is known as the Ward Member (Panch). The Ward Panchs and the Sarpanch form the Gram Panchayat.
• The Sarpanch is the Panchayat President who is elected by all the members of the Gram Sabha. The Gram Panchayat has a Secretary who is also the Secretary of the Gram Sabha.
• This person is not elected but appointed by the government. The Secretary is responsible for calling the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat and keeping a record of the proceedings.

Question 3. “The Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate level of the Panchayati Raj System in India. It is responsible for the coordination of development activities at the block level and coordinates development activities at the block level, such as agriculture, education, health, and sanitation.” What is the main responsibility of the Panchayat
Samiti?

Answer:

• The Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate level of the Panchayati Raj System in India and is responsible for coordinating development activities at the block level.
• This includes agriculture, education, health, sanitation, and other important services. The Panchayat Samiti also plays a role in planning and implementing development projects and in monitoring the progress of these projects.

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Question 4. A Gram Sabha discusses matters related to development projects, budgets, social welfare programs, etc. It is the primary body of the Panch.”

(1) What is the purpose of a Gram Sabha?

Answer:

A Gram Sabha is a village assembly where all adults can come together to discuss and decide on matters related to their community, such as development projects, budgets, and social welfare programs.

(2) What is the significance of the Gram Sabha in the Panchayati Raj System?

Answer:

• The Gram Sabha is the primary body of the Panchayati Raj System, which is a system of decentralized government in India.
• This means that the Gram Sabha has the power to make decisions about the development of its community, and its decisions are binding on the elected representatives of the Panchayati Raj.

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NCERT Question And Answers

Question 1. Can you list three things that the government does, which have not been mentioned?
Answer:

The three things that the government does are as follows

1. It provides skill development training to youths.
2. It provides insurance facilities to the poor.
3. It provides jobs.

Question 2. Think of an example of another law. Why do you think it is important that people abide by this law?
Answer:

An example of another law is that it is illegal to kill some animals. Yes, I think this law is important because it provides protection to threatened species that otherwise would be killed and could become extinct.

Question 3. Who gives the government this power to make decisions and enforce laws?
Answer:

The power to make decisions and make laws depends on the form or type of government which are

In democracy, people elect the government through the process of elections.

In a monarchy, the King or the Queen has the power to make decisions and enforce laws. The monarch may have a small group to discuss matters but the final decision lies with the monarch.

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Question 4. Do you think it is important for people to be involved in decisions that affect them? Give two reasons for your answer.
Answer:

Yes, I think it is important for people to be involved in decisions that affect them and the reasons for this are

• These decisions have an impact on their lives. For example, people are affected by price rises if the prices of essential commodities are raised.
• The people know the ground realities and what they actually need.

Question 5. Which type of government would you prefer to have in the place you live in? Why?
Answer:

I would prefer to have a democratic form of government because people make decisions and laws in a democracy through their elected representatives.

Question 6. Which of the statements below is correct? Correct those sentences that you think need correction.

• In a monarchy, the country’s citizens are allowed to elect whomever they want.
• In a democracy, a king has absolute powers to rule the country.
• In a monarchy, people can raise questions about the decisions the monarch takes.

Answer:

None of the statements is true.

The correct form of these sentences is as follows

• In a monarchy, the country’s citizens are not allowed to eject whomever they want to. The King or Queen is chosen on a hereditary basis.
• In a democracy, a king does not have absolute power to rule the country because the country is ruled by representatives chosen by the people.
• In a monarchy, people cannot raise questions about the decisions the monarch takes.

Question 7. Can you believe that there was a time when governments did not allow women and the poor to participate in elections?
Answer:

Yes, I believe that there was a time when governments did not allow women and the poor to participate in elections because, in the earliest times, only men who owned property and were educated were allowed to vote. The country was governed by the rules and regulations that these few men made.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 3 What Is A Government Exercises

Question 1. What do you understand by the word ‘government’? List five ways in which you think the government affects your daily life.

Answer:

The word ‘government’ refers to a governing body that makes decisions and gets things done for the welfare of its citizens.

• The five ways in which the government affects our daily lives is
• Building infrastructure
•  Reducing the price of commodities when they get too
  expensive.
• Implementing several programs to help the poor.
• Running postal and railways services.
• Organizing aid and assistance camps for the affected people in times of natural disasters.

Question 2. Why do you think the government needs to make rules for everyone in the form of laws?
Answer:

The government needs to make rules for everyone in the form of laws for the following reasons

• To provide equality and justice to all.
• To maintain peace.
• To administer the country efficiently.

Question 3. Name two essential features of a democratic government.
Answer:

The two essential features of a democratic government are

• People’s participation in decision-making through their representatives.
• Government is answerable to the people i.e. it has to explain its decisions and actions to the people.

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Question 4. What was the suffrage movement? What did it accomplish?
Answer:

• The suffrage movement refers to the struggle for the right to vote. This movement was carried on to give voting rights to women and the poor.
• It accomplished the right to vote for women all over the world. The right to vote was granted to American women in 1920 and to UK women in 1928 on the same terms as men.

Question 5. Gandhiji strongly believed that every adult in India should be given the right to vote. However, a few people don’t share his views. They feel that illiterate people, who are mainly poor, should not be given the right to vote.

What do you think? Do you think this would be a form of discrimination? Give five points to support your view and share these with the class.

Answer:

• I think that all the people whether illiterate or literate, poor or rich, should have the right to vote.
• Yes, I think this would be a form of discrimination. Five points to support my views are
• India got independence because of the nationalist movement which was fought by the masses that had all kinds of people, so everyone should get the right to vote.
• Democracy talks of equality and justice for all. It would be an injustice if only some people were allowed to vote.
• Our Constitution provides equal voting rights to all citizens.
• Wealth is not a criterion for good judgment.
• Indian villages have been managed by the villagers themselves since ancient times. These villagers who are both illiterate and poor show that these people can make judgments.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 3 What Is A Government Multiple Choice Question And Answers

Question 1. The Indian Railways, Supreme Court, and Bharat Petroleum all belong to the 

1. Foreign agency
2. President
3. State government
4. Central government

Answer: 4. Central government

Question 2. Who will decide where to make a school? 

1. National government
2. State government
3. Local government
4. Foreign agency

Answer: 3. Local government

Question 3. A state-level government would cover

1. State administration
2. State Affairs
3. Panchayati systems
4. Both (1) and (2)

Answer: 4. Local government

Question 4. At which level does a government work for the entire country?

1. Provincial level
2. National level
3. State level
4. Local level

Answer: 2. National level

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Question 5. What does the government make for everyone to follow?

1. Decisions
2. Laws
3. Rules
4. All of these

Answer: 4. All of these

Question 6. Which of the following is an important part of the national-level government?

1. State Legislative Assembly
2. Parliament
3. Courts
4. Panchayat

Answer: 3. Courts

Question 7. In which type of government is the leader chosen by the people?

1. Monarchy
2. Dictatorship
3. Democracy
4. King or Queen

Answer: 3. Democracy

Question 8. The final decisions remain in the hands of the King/Queen. This is related with

1. Representative government
2. Democratic government
3. Monarchical government
4. All of the above

Answer: 3. Representative government

Question 9. Women in the UK got voting rights in the year

1. 1928
2. 1927
3. 1920
4. 1919

Answer: 1. 1928

Question 10. “Recently, a mega G20 summit was organized in New Delhi where various world leaders arrived and made the summit a success”.

Source The Times of India

Identify the level of government that has hosted this summit”.

1. Central government
2. State government
3. Local government
4. Foreign government

Answer: 1. Central government

Question  11.“Anamika was trying to contest an election as Sarpanch in her village in the upcoming local elections, therefore tick the option which might not come under her jurisdiction if she wins the election.” 

1. She can decide to establish a school in her village.
2. She can decide to build roads connecting to the city.
3. She can decide on the water availability in her village.
4. She can decide to employ her family members within the government.

Answer: 4. She can decide to employ her family members within the government.

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Question 12. “Rohan was a student of RK Public School and his teacher didn’t like him and made him sit at a different place from other students in the class.

When he went home he informed his parents and their parents about the matter to the principal but the issue was not resolved. Where should his parents go now to get justice.”

1. Court
2. Government
3. Police
4. Advocate

Answer: 2. Government

Question 13. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

1. The rule of Kings or Queens is called monarchy.
2. India’s International boundary is defended by the government of Delhi.
3. The laws made by democratic governments are not mandatory for citizens to follow.

Codes

1. Only 1
2. Both 1 and 2
3. Both 2 and 3
4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: 3. Both 2 and 3

Question 14. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. All persons need a license to drive vehicles.
2. The UK gave women’s right to vote before the USA.
3. India didn’t have the provision of a Universal Adult Franchise before Independence.

Codes

1. Only 1
2. Both 1, 2
3. Both 1, 3
4. 1, 2, 3

Answer: 3. Both 1, 3

Question 15. Arrange the following countries according to the year in which they gave, women’s right to vote, from earliest to newest.

1. America
2. UK
3. India

Codes

1. 1, 2, 3
2. 2, 1, 3
3. 3, 2, 1
4. 3, 1, 2

Answer: 1. 1, 2, 3

Question 16. Arrange the following works according to the level of government from smallest to largest.

1. Maintaining India’s relations with foreign countries.
2. To ensure water supply in factories.
3. To establish healthcare facilities.

Codes

1. 1, 2, 3
2. 2, 3, 1
3. 3, 1, 2
4. 1, 3, 2

Answer:

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 3 What Is A Government Match The Following

Codes

• A B C D

1. 4 3 2 1
2. 4 1 3 2
3. 3 4 2 1
4. 2 1 3 4

Answer: 2. 4 1   3 2

NCERT Solutions For Class 6  Civics Chapter 3 What Is A Government Fill in the Blanks

Question 1. The government also has the job of protecting the ______ of the country.
Answer: Boundaries

Question 2. _______ means that all adults in the country are allowed to vote.
Answer: Universal Adult Franchise

Question 3. In a _____ it is the people who give the government power.
Answer: Democracy

Question 4. ______ women gained the right to vote in 1920.
Answer: American

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Question 5. Democratic governments in our times are usually referred to as _______ democracies.
Answer: representative

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 3 What Is A Government True/False

Question 1. The government does important things such as running postal and railway services.
Answer: True

Question 2. A national-level government relates to an entire state like Haryana or Assam.
Answer: False

Question 3. American women got the right to vote in 1928.
Answer: False

Question 4. Democratic governments in our times are usually referred to as monarchy governments.
Answer: False

Question 5. Ambedkar wrote the journal ’Young India’.
Answer: False

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 3 What Is A Government Assertion Reason

Question 1. Assertion (A) India is a democracy.

Reason (R) It is the result of a long and eventful struggle of the Indian people.

Codes

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Answer: 1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Question 2. Assertion (A) The state government is responsible for establishing educational institutions.

Reason (R) The government also ensures that everyone has enough to eat and good health facilities.

Codes

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Answer: 2. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 3 What Is A Government Picture Based Questions

Question 1. Look at the picture given below and answer the question to follow.

As we know Indian Railways Is more than 150 years old, tick the option that might ho responsible for running trains.

1. Local government
2. State government
3. National government
4. All of these

Answer: 3. Notional government

Question 2. Look at the picture given below and answer the question that follows. Women’s Struggle to vote was strengthened during.

1. World War I
2. World War II
3. India’s Independence Movement
4. landline lira

Answer: 1. World War I

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 3 What Is A Government Case Based Question

Question 1. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

In a democracy, it is the people who give the government this power. They do this through elections in which they vote for particular persons and elect them. Once elected, these persons form the government. In a democracy, the government has to explain its actions and defend its decisions to the people. Another form of government Is a monarch (king or queen) who has the power to make decisions and run the government. The monarch may have an email group of people to disease matters with, but the final decision-making power remains with the monarch. Unlike In a nomocracy, kings and arid queens do not have to explain their actions.

1. How is the government formed In a democracy?

1. By hereditary succession
2. By appointment from tin-military.
3. By elected representatives chosen by the people
4. By religious leaders.

Answer: 3. By elected representative chosen by the people

2. In a democracy, how does the government justify Its actions?

1. By force
2. By Ignoring public opinion.
3. By relying on tradition and custom.
4. By explaining its actions and decisions to the people.

Answer: 4. By explaining its actions and decisions to the people.

3. Which of the following Is not a difference between democracy and monarchy?

• In a democracy, people give the government its power while the monarch has it in inheritance.
• In a democracy, the government is accountable to the people while in a monarchy the ruler is not at all accountable to the people.
• In a democracy, people elect the government while monarchy Is not elected
• In a democracy, government is subject to the rule of law, and monarchy is subject to the rule of the people.

Answer: 4. In a democracy, government is subject to the rule of law, and monarchy is subject to the rule of the people.

NCERT Class 6 Civics Chapter 3 What Is A Government

4. Which of the following Is the most common form of democracy?

1. Direct democracy
2. Indirect democracy
3. Representative democracy
4. None of the above

Answer: 3. Representative democracy

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 3 What Is A Government Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. Who provides leadership in making decisions and implementing them?
Answer:

The government provides leadership in making decisions and implementing them.

Question 2. Who makes laws for the people?
Answer:

Government makes laws for the people and everyone who lives in the country has to follow them.

Question 3. At how many levels does the government work?
Answer:

The government works at three different levels which are

• National level
• State level
• Local level

Question 4. Which level of government maintains peaceful relations with neighboring countries?
Answer:

The national level of government maintains peaceful relations with neighboring countries.

Question 5. What is meant by government at the local level?
Answer:

The local-level government refers to the governance of a village, town, or locality.

Question 6. If a law is not being followed by a person, then who can give the order to do SO?
Answer:

If a law is not being followed by a person, then the court can give the orders to do so.

Question 7. What do you mean by monarchy?
Answer:

In a monarchy, the monarch has the power to make decisions and run the government.

Question 8. What is meant by women’s suffrage?
Answer:

The term ‘women suffrage’ denotes the movement led by women to get voting rights on an equal basis as men.

Question 9. India has which type of government?
Answer:

India has a democratic form of government.

Question 10. What do you mean by Universal Adult Franchise?
Answer:

Universal Adult Franchise means that all the adults in a country have the right to vote.

Question 11. In the earliest period, who were not allowed to vote?
Answer:

In the earliest period, women, the poor, property, and the uneducated were not allowed to vote.

Question 12. Who used to determine the fate of Indians before Independence?
Answer:

The British determined the fate of Indians before Independence.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 3 What Is A Government Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. Why do we need a government? Explain
Answer:

We need a government because it is necessary in every country for making decisions and getting things done. The decisions involve issues like building roads and schools, checking inflation of essential goods like onions, and potatoes, supply of water and electricity, etc. When human beings live and work together, there needs to be some amount of organization so that decisions can be made by the government.

Question 2. Describe the significance of the nitre
Answer:

The three levels of government are local, state, and toxic of these different levels of government

• Level The central government manages affairs that concern the entire country.
• State Level The state-level government governs a particular state of the country.
• Local Level The local level government governs the village, town, or district.

Question 3. What is the government’s power to enforce its laws? Who gives the government the power to decide and enforce laws?
Answer:

• The government’s power to enforce its laws is the ability to make sure that people follow the laws that have been passed. This power is essential for the government to function and protect the public.
• In a democracy, it is the people who give power to the government to run the country. They do this through elections in which they vote for particular persons and elect them. Once elected, these persons form the

Question 4. Mention the difference between democratic and monarchical forms of government.
Answer:

Differences between the democratic and monarchical forms of government are as follows

Question 5. What do you mean by representative democracy?
Answer:

Representative democracy is a kind of democracy, in which people participate indirectly. They choose their representatives during elections and these representatives meet and make decisions for the entire population. All adults in the country are eligible to vote according to the Universal Adult Franchise (UAF).

Question 6. Mention three important features of a democratic government.
Answer:

The three important features of a democratic government are as follows

• There is the procedure of election to elect a government.
• There is universal adult suffrage means everyone has the right to vote.
• Every citizen is equal in the eyes of the law.

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Question 7. Why do you think it is important for people to be involved in decisions that affect them?
Answer:

I think it is important for people to be involved in decisions that affect them as it is the right of the people to know what the government does.

• People know well about their needs and problems.
• So they should be involved in the decision-making process.

For example, if the government decides to raise the price of petrol or any other thing, it must explain its decisions.

Question 8. Discuss three problems highlighted by Gandhiji in the journal ‘Young India’.
Answer:

The problems highlighted by Gandhiji in his journal ‘Young India’ were as follows

• He didn’t like the idea that only wealthy and educated people were allowed to vote.
• A man who had good character, but no wealth was not allowed to vote.
• Hardworking and poor people were not allowed to vote.

Question 9. “India is a federal parliamentary democratic republic with a President as the head of state and a Prime Minister as the head of government. The government operates under the Constitution of India, which guarantees fundamental rights and divides powers between the central government and states.”

Question 1. What is the significance of the division of powers in India’s federal structure?
Answer:

The division of powers in India’s federal structure is significant because it establishes a clear distribution of responsibilities and authority between the Central and the State governments. The distribution helps to maintain a balance of power, preventing the concentration of authority in a single body.

Question 2. How does India’s democratic framework promote stability and accountability?
Answer:

• India’s democratic framework promotes stability and accountability through regular elections and the separation of powers. Elections allow citizens to choose their representatives.
• The separation of powers among the Executive, legislative, and judiciary branches prevents the concentration of authority and promotes the system of checks and balances.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1. Explain some of the functions of the government.
Answer:

Some functions of the government are as follows

• The government is involved in handling social issues like making several programmes for the poor. It also does some important things like running the railway services and postal services.
• The government has to protect the country’s boundaries and resolve disputes with other countries.
• The government is responsible for the health of the people and ensures that all citizens have enough food to eat.
• If natural disasters like earthquakes or tsunamis take place, then the government has to organize aid and assistance camps for affected people.
• The government makes laws for citizens of the country. If there is a dispute or someone has committed a crime, we find that person tried in the court of law. Courts are also a part of the government.

Question 2. When did the women’s struggle get strengthened and why was this struggle called the women’s suffrage movement? How did women get the right to vote?
Answer:

• Women’s struggle for the right to vote was strengthened during the First World War. During the war, many men were away for fighting, and because of this women were called upon to do the work earlier done by men.
• When people saw this, they began to realize that they had created many unfair stereotypes about women. Then women organized themselves and demanded equal rights as men. This movement is called the women’s suffrage movement as the term suffrage usually means the right to vote.
• All women demanded the right to vote for themselves and to get their demands heard, they chained themselves to railing in public places. Many suffragettes were imprisoned and went on hunger strikes. Finally, in 1920 America provided voting rights for women, and later in 1928 UK also gave them the right to vote.

Question 3. Explain how the earliest forms of government were not democratic.
Answer:

• The earliest forms of government were basically monarchies. So, the people’s participation was absent. In this kind of government, a small group of people led by the monarch made decisions for the people. The final decision-making power remained with the monarch.
• The King or Queen did not have to explain his/her actions or defend the decisions they took. In the UK and America, the government did not allow women and the poor to participate in elections.
• They allowed only men who owned property and were educated, to vote. The two countries were governed by the rules and regulations that these few men made. Thus, the earliest forms of government were not democratic government.

Question 4. “Women in government bring diverse perspectives, contribute to policy-making, and champion gender equality, fostering inclusive and progressive governance Worldwide.”

1. How has the participation of women in government evolved over the years and what impact has it had on policy-making?
Answer:

• Over the years, women’s participation in government has risen, breaking barriers and diversifying the political landscape.
• This shift has led to policies that better address gender-specific issues, emphasizing healthcare, education, and employment opportunities for women.
• Additionally, their presence fosters a more empathetic and holistic approach to governance, promoting social harmony and progressiveness in the country.

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2. Why is women’s participation in policy-making so important in a democratic country?
Answer:

Women’s participation in policymaking is important in a democratic country as it ensures that women’s points of view and experiences are considered. When women are involved in decision-making, policies are more likely to address the needs of the entire population. This inclusivity leads to better and more effective solutions.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 3 What Is A Government Picture Based Question

Question 1. Look at the newspaper headlines above and list the different kinds of activities that the government is reported to be doing in these newspaper headlines.

1. Isn’t this a wide range of activities?
Answer:

A list of the different kinds of activities that the government is reported to be doing in these newspaper headlines is as follows

• The government protects the rights of unorganized workers.
• The government fixes the price of onions when they are in short supply.
• The government plans to tackle natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, etc as soon as possible.
• The government revamps the coal and power sectors.

2. What do you think the government is? Discuss in class.
Answer:

The government is the organization that makes decisions with regard to

• Building roads and schools.
• Reducing the prices of essential commodities.
• Increasing the supply of electricity.
• Implementing several programs to help the poor.

Civics Chapter 3 What Is A Government Case Based Question

Question 1. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

• Nowhere in the world have governments willingly shared power. All over Europe and the USA, women and the poor have had to fight for participation in government. Women’s struggle to vote was strengthened during the First World War. This movement is called the women’s suffrage movement as the term suffrage usually means the right to vote.
• During the war, many men were away fighting, and because of this women were called upon to do work that was earlier considered men’s work. Many women began organizing and managing different kinds of work. When people saw this they began to wonder why they had created so many unfair stereotypes about women and what they were capable of doing. So women began to be seen as being equally capable of making decisions.
• The suffragettes demanded the right to vote for all women and to get their demands heard they chained themselves to railings in public places.
• Many suffragettes were imprisoned and went on hunger strikes, and they had to be fed by force. American women got the right to vote in 1920 while women in the UK got to vote on the same terms as men some years later, in 1928.

1. Which places were involved in the fight for participation in the government by the poor?
Answer:

Europe and the USA were involved in the fight for participation in the government.

2. Voting rights for women were provided after a movement in Europe and America. When and which places got these rights?
Answer:

American women got their right to vote in 1920 while women in the UK got to vote in 1928.

3. The responsibility of giving equal rights to all citizens lies with which authority?
Answer:

The national government has the responsibility to give equal rights to all citizens.

4. Who can change the elected government in a democracy?
Answer:

People can change the government in a democracy.

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NCERT Solutions For Class 6  Civics Chapter 3 What Is A Government Map Based Question

Question 1. Look at the map and answer the question that follows.

1. Who is responsible for maintaining the water boundaries of India?
Answer:

The Central Government is responsible for maintaining the water boundaries of India.

Question 2. Count the number of States/UTs having International boundaries.
Answer:

States and 2 UTs share international boundaries in India.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 7 Rural Livelihoods

NCERT Question And Answers

Question 1. Describe the work that Thulasi does. How is it different from the work Raman does?
Answer:

• Thulasi works in the paddy field from 8:30 in the morning till 4:30 in the evening. She transplants the paddy when they have grown a little. She does all the work at home like cooking, washing clothes, and cleaning the house. She also goes to the nearby forest to collect firewood.
• On the other hand, Raman is a laborer. He sprays pesticides on the saplings. When there is no work on the farm, he finds work outside, either loading sand from the river or stone from the quarry nearby. This is sent by truck to be used in nearby towns to make houses.

Question 2. Thulasi gets paid very little money for the work she does. Why do you think agricultural laborers like her are forced to accept low wages?
Answer:

Agricultural labourers are forced to accept low wages for their work because there is no other kind of work in the village for them and this work provides them assurance that they will be called again.

Question 3. In what ways would her way of earning a living have been different if Thulasi owned some farmland? Discuss.
Answer:

If Thulasi had owned some farmland, she would have cultivated her field. The whole produce and the money she got after selling would have belonged to her. If she had purchased fertilizers and seeds from the traders on loan, she would have had to pay them back

Question 4. What are the crops grown in your region or nearby rural areas? What kinds of work do agricultural laborers do?

Answer:

• Wheat is cultivated in my region.
• The laborers do activities like plowing the fields, filling the fields with water, weeding, and harvesting.

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Question 5. What work does Sekar’s family do? Why do you think Sekar does not usually employ laborers for doing farming work?
Answer:

Sekar’s family works in the fields cultivating and growing crops. Sekar does not usually employ laborers for farming work because he owns a very small plot of land and it is cultivated by him and his family. If outside help is needed at the time of harvesting, he takes the help of other small farmers and in turn, helps them harvest their fields.

Question 6. Why does Sekar not go to the town market to get a better price for his paddy?
Answer:

Sekar does not go to the town market to get a better price for his paddy because he gets about 60 bags of paddy. Some of these will be sold to settle the loan and the rest will be used in his home. He does not have a surplus to sell in the town market.

Question 7. What are the similarities and differences between Sekar and Thulasi’s lives? Your answer could be based on the land that they have, their need to work on the land that belongs to others, or loans that they need and their earnings
Answer:

The similarities and differences between Sekar and Thulasi are

• Thulasi and Sekar both are laborers and work on the land.
• They work from morning till evening in the paddy fields.
• Both of them need to take a loan
• Both have to work to get additional money. Sekar works for Ramalingam and Thulasi has to do all household chores like collecting firewood and fetching water. 0.10 again Sekar’s and Thulasi’s accounts.

Question 8. Read again Sekar’s and Thulasi’s accounts What do they say about Ramalingam, the large farmer? Together with what you have read fill in the details below

1. How much land does he have
2. What does Ramalingam do with the paddy grown on his land?
3. Apart from farming how else does he earn?

Answer:

• He owns about 20 acres of land.
• Ramalingam uses paddy to produce rice in the rice mill, which is then sold to traders in nearby towns.
• The other sources of ofRamalingam’s earnings are
• He gives loans to poor people and gets interest.
• He also owns a rice mill and buys paddy from
• within the village and nearby areas, so profit is earned by him

Question 9. From the figures would you say that a majority of the country’s farmers are quite poor? What do you think can be done to change this situation?
Answer:

In India, about 80 percent of rural families are agricultural labourers and they do not earn a sufficient amount so that they can meet their requirements. To improve their position, the government has to provide some facilities such as easy loans, some land, seeds, fertilizers, etc.

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Question 10. Why do both Sekar’s and Aruna’s families have to borrow? What similarities and differences do you find?
Answer:

Sekar’s family borrows money because he owns about 2 acres of land and produces about 60 bags of paddy, which is not sufficient for his family. During monsoon, Aruna’s family cannot go to the sea as this is the time when fish breed. Arana needs to borrow money so that they can survive during the monsoon months.

Similarities

• Both have to work very hard, from morning till evening to earn their living.
• Both are under the burden of the traders, from whom they have borrowed money.

Differences

• Sekar is a small farmer and Arana is a fisherwoman.
• Some additional work is done by Sekar while Arana does not need to.

Question 11. Have you heard of tsunamis? What is this and what damage do you think it might have done to the life of fishing families like Aruna’s?
Answer:

• Tsunami is a Japanese word that is made of two smaller words ‘tsu’ and ‘nami’.It is a killer wave. These waves gain both in height and speed when they reach the coast. They cause widespread destruction. Villages are washed away.
• The villages are flooded with water debris floating on the water. It takes away everything that comes in its way.
• The fishermen, who live near the coast, may have lost their huts and belongings.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 7 Rural Livelihoods Exercises

Question 1 You have probably noticed that people in Kalpattu are engaged in a variety of non-farm work. List five of these.
Answer:

The people of Kalpattu village are engaged in non-farm activities like

1. Making pots
2. Making basket
3. Making bricks
4. Making utensils
5. Making bullock-carts

Question 2 List the different types of people you read about in Kalpattu who depend on farming. Who is the poorest among them and why?
Answer:

• Landowners, farmers having small plots of land, and landless laborers are some of the people who depend on farming.
• Landless labor is the poorest among them because their earning depends on the availability of labor in farming or any other work that they can do

Question 3. Imagine you are a member of a fishing family and you are discussing whether to take a loan from the bank for an engine. What would you say?
Answer:

• If we were a member of a fishing family, I would say, we must take a loan from the bank to improve the condition of our occupation because
• The best quality net for fishing costs very high.
• Catamaran engines are very useful for fishing because, with the help of these, we can go far away to catch fish.
• Poor fishermen cannot purchase these items because they are very costly. So, we must take loans from the bank to improve our social status.

Question 4 Poor rural laborers like Thulasi often do not have access to good medical facilities, good schools, and other resources. You have read about inequality in the first unit of this text. The difference between her and Ramalingam is one of inequalities. Do you think this is a fair situation? What do you think can be done? Discuss in class.
Answer:

• No, it is not a fair situation.
• The government can take the following steps to improve this situation
• Provide assistance to poor farmers in buying seeds, fertilizers, etc.
• Provide water and electricity supply.
• Provide land for farming purposes to landless laborers.
• Provide loans at a low rate of interest to poor farmers.

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Question 5 What do you think the government can do to help farmers like Sekar when they get into debt? Discuss.

Answer:

The government can do the following things to help farmers like Sekar when they get into debt

Provide easy availability of loans from banks at low rates of interest.

Providing insurance of cultivation to farmers.

Seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides can be provided at reasonable prices.

Question 6 Compare the situation of Sekar and Ramalingam by filling out the table.

Answer:

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 7 Rural Livelihoods Review Exercise

Question 1. Kalpattu village is surrounded by which of the following land features? Or By which land features is the village Kalpattu surrounded?

1. High hills
2. Mountain ranges
3. Plain land
4. Low hills

Answer: 4. Low hills

Question 2. Which of the following villages is a fishing village?

1. Pudupet
2. Kuooalulam
3. Nagaland
4. Kslpattu

Answer: 1. Pudupet

Question 3. How do fishermen survive during the monsoon?

1. Borrowing from the traders
2. Working on wages
3. Move to other villages in search of jobs.
4. None of the above

Answer: 1. Borrowing from the traders

Question 4. What is the main occupation of people living in rural areas?

1. Working on non-farms
2. Working in banks
3. Working on farms
4. Working in the public sectors

Answer: 3. Working on farms

Question 5. Which of the following is not a farming activity?

1. Ploughing
2. Harvesting
3. Basket making
4. Weeding

Answer: 3. Basket making

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Civics Chapter 7 PDF

Question 6. “Rama is a landless laborer who works on the land of a rich peasant named Mohan. She took a huge debt from the landowner for the treatment of her sick husband. However, she was unable to repay her debt on time due to which Mohan is not giving her money for the work.

” What kind of support the government should provide for such laborers?

1. Provide land for agriculture at a low rate of interest.
2. Provide cheap credit facilities.
3. Generate awareness related to loan programs of banks.
4. All of the above

Answer: 4. All of the above

Question 7. Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps involved in paddy cultivation?

1. Land preparation → Sowing → transplanting → Harvesting
2. Sowing → Land preparation → Transplanting → Harvesting
3. Transplanting → Land preparation → Sowing → Harvesting
4. Harvesting → Land preparation → Sowing → Transplanting

Answer: 1. Land preparation → Sowing → transplanting → Harvesting

Question 8. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

1. Kalpattu is a village that’s far from the sea coast.
2. There are no blacksmiths, nurses, teachers, washermen, weavers, barbers, or cycle repair mechanics in Kalpattu

Codes

1. Only 1
2. Both 1 and 2
3. Only 2
4. None of the above

Answer: 2. Only 1

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 7 Rural Livelihoods Assertion Reason Question And Answers

Question 1. Assertion (A) Farmers in India are at risk of getting caught in a debt trap.

Reason (R) The crops can be ruined if the monsoon does not bring enough rain.

Codes:

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Answer:

Question 2. Assertion (A): People in villages near coastal areas earn their livelihood by farming.

Reason (R): Fishing is an important source of rural livelihood in coastal areas.

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Answer: 1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Rural Livelihoods Civics Class 6 NCERT Notes

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 7 Rural Livelihoods Fill In The Blanks

Question 1. If the _________________ are not good quality pets can attack the crops.

Answer: Seeds

Question 2. Two-thirds of India’s agricultural labourers are _________________labourers.

Answer: Landless

Question 3. Nearly _________________of all rural families are agricultural laborers in our country.

Answer: two – fifth

Question 4. Employment in the field in rural areas is _________________

Answer: Seasonal

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 7 Rural Livelihoods True/False

Question1. People in rural areas earn their living in various ways.
Answer: True

Question2. In India, 60 percent of farmers are large farmers.
Answer: False

Question3. Small farmers in rural areas borrow money from moneylenders.
Answer: True

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 7 Rural Livelihoods Picture Based Question

Question 1. Choose the following options on the basis of the picture given below. How many times does an agricultural laborer get to work in the paddy field in a year?

1. Once
2. Twice
3. Three Times
4. Four times

Answer: 3. Three Times

Question 2. Look at the picture given below and answer the questions that follow

1. Describe the works that you see people doing in the above picture.
Answer:

The work that people are doing in this picture follows

• Hawker
• Fishing
• Labourers carrying goods
• Labourers working in the fields
• Plucking fruits and vegetables
• Shopkeeper

2. Identify the different types of work that are related to farming and those that are not.
Answer:

• Works related to farming
• Labourers working in the fields
• Plucking fruits and vegetables

Works not related to farming are

• Hawker
• Labourers carrying goods
• Fishing
• Shopkeeper

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 7 Rural Livelihoods Case Based Question

1. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

• People in rural areas earn their living in various ways. Some work on farms while others earn their living on non-farm activities.
• Working on farms involves operations such as preparing the land, sowing, weeding, and harvesting crops. We depend on nature for the growth of these crops. Hence, life revolves around certain seasons.
• People are busy during sowing and harvesting and less so at other times. Rural people in different regions of the country grow different crops.
• However, we do find similarities in their life situations and in the problems that they face. How people are able to survive or earn will depend upon the land that they cultivate.
• Many depend on these lands for work as laborers. Most farmers grow crops both for their own requirements and also to sell in the market. Some have to sell to traders from whom they have borrowed money.
• For their survival, many families need to borrow money for their work or when no work is available. There are some families in rural areas that thrive on large acres of land, business, and other activities.
• However, most small farmers, agricultural laborers, fishing families, and craftspersons in the villages do not find enough work to keep them employed throughout the year.

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Question 1. What is/are the main way(s) in which people in rural areas earn their living?

1. Farming and non-farm activities
2. Farming only
3. Non-farm activities only
4. None of the above

Answer: 1. Farming and non-farm activities

Question 2. What is/are the main challenge(s) faced by people in rural areas?

1. Lack of employment
2. Poverty
3. Exploitation by middlemen
4. All of these

Answer: 4. All of these

Question 3. What are some of the operations involved in working on farms?

1. repairing the land
2. Sowing
3. Weeding
4. Harvesting

These

1. Both 1 and 2
2. 2, 3, and 4
3. 1, 2, and 4
4. All of these

Answer: 4. All of these

Question 4. Why do some farmers have to sell their crops to traders from whom they have borrowed money?

1. Because they don’t have enough land to grow their own food.
2. Because they need to repay their loans
3. Because they don’t have the time to market their crops themselves.
4. All of the above

Answer: 2. Because they need to repay their loans

2. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

• Terrace Farming in Nagaland This is a village called Chizami which is in Phek district in Nagaland. The people of this village belong to the Chakhesang community. They do terrace cultivation.
• This means that the land on a hill slope is made into flat plots and carved out in steps. The sides of each plot are raised in order to retain water. This allows water to stand in the field, which is best for rice cultivation. The people of Chizami have their own individual fields.
• But they also work collectively in each other’s fields. They form groups of six or eight and take an entire mountainside to clean the weeds on items Each group eats together once their work for the day is over. This goes on for several days until the work is completed.

NCERT Class 6 Civics Chapter 7 Rural Livelihoods

1. Give a brief description of the village place described in the above passage.
Answer:

The above passage describes a village called Chizami, which is in the Phek district of Nagaland. The people of this village belong to the Chakhesang community. They do terrace cultivation.

2. Discuss, how the villagers work in their fields.
Answer:

The villagers ofChizami have their own individual fields. But they also work collectively in each other’s fields. They form groups of six or eight and take an entire mountainside to clean the weeds on it. They work for several days until the work is completed.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 7 Rural Livelihoods Very Short Questions and Answers

Question 1. What is the work of people who reside in the village Kalpattu?
Answer:

In Kalpattu village, people are engaged in farming and also in many non-farm works such as making baskets, utensils, pots, bricks, bullock carts, etc.

Question2. What other crops are grown in the village Kalpattu apart from paddy?
Answer:

Apart from paddy, plants such as coconut groves, cotton, sugarcane, and plantain are also grown in Kalpattu village.

Question 3. What do you mean by harvesting?
Answer:

Harvesting is the act of picking and collecting the crops.

Question 4. Why do small farmers in rural areas have to borrow money?
Answer:

Small farmers in rural areas often borrow money from moneylenders to purchase seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.

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Question 5. How much rural families are dependent on agricultural labor?
Answer:

In India, about two out of every five rural families are agricultural laborer families. All of them depend on the work they do in other people’s fields to earn a living.

Question 6. What do you mean by terrace cultivation?
Answer:

In terrace cultivation, the land on a hill slope is made into flat plots and carved out in steps. The sides of each plot are raised in order to retain water. This method is best for rice cultivation.

Question 7. Name the major means of livelihood in rural areas
Answer:

The major means of livelihood in rural areas are fishing farming, dairy farming, poultry farming, etc.

Question 8. Give an example of non-farming activities.
Answer:

Non-farming activities are pot making, fishing, weaving, etc.

Question 9. In which state is Pudupet village situated?
Answer:

Pudupet village is situated in Tamil Nadu.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 7 Rural Livelihoods Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. Describe the problems faced by rural people in the country.
Answer:

The problems faced by rural people in the country follow

• The people have to go to the nearby forest to collect firewood.
• They work for long hours in the fields in tough conditions on very low wages.
• They need to borrow money when there is no livelihood.

Question 2. Discuss the situation of different groups of farmers in India.
Answer:

• In India, 80 percent of farmers belong to the small farmers group that possesses land that is barely enough to meet their needs.
• Only 20 percent of India’s farmers are large farmers. These large farmers cultivate most of the land in the villages. A large part of their produce is sold in the market.
• Many of them have started other businesses such as shops, moneylending, trading, small factories, etc.

Question 3. What are the problems faced by fishermen during the monsoon period?
Answer:

• The monsoon period is the most difficult period for fishermen to continue with their livelihood. It is the breeding period of fish. During this time the fishermen cannot go to the sea.
• They survive this period by borrowing money from the traders. Due to this they have to sell their fishes to the traders at low prices and cannot do their own auctions.

Question 4. Why do rural people spend time on non-earning work? Why do they need to do this work?
Answer:

• In rural areas, poor families spend most of their time in activities that do not earn them money like collecting firewood, getting water, etc. but they have to do them for their household.
• They need to do these activities as they are not able to survive on the little money earn’

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Question 5. Apart from working on the land, I do all the tasks at home. I cook food for my family, clean the house, and wash clothes. I go with other women to the nearby forest to collect firewood.

1. In which activities did the poor people spend most of their time?
Answer:

Poor people in rural areas often spend a lot of time every day collecting firewood, getting water, and grazing their cattle. These activities occupy more time than working on land.

2. Do they benefit financially from these activities? If not, then why do they do them?
Answer:

No, they do not benefit financially from these activities. Even though they do not earn any money from these activities they have to do them for the household. The family needs to spend time doing this as they are not able to survive on the little money they earn

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 7 Rural Livelihoods Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1. Give a brief account of rural livelihoods.
Answer:

There are several ways to earn a living in rural areas.

These are farming and non-farming activities.

• The farming activities are
• Preparing the land
• Harvesting
• Transplanting

People of rural areas are dependent upon the seasons, sometimes they face problems such as the failure of crops, etc.

• Non-farming activities are
• Making baskets
• Making pots
• Making bullock-carts

Some of the people have shops such as a blacksmith’s shop, tea shop, grocery shop, barber shop, cycle repair shop, etc.

Question 2. What are the reasons that can lead to crop failure? How a farmer be caught in debt because of crop failure?

Answer:

• Crops can be destroyed if the seeds are not of good quality or if pests attack the crop. Sometimes, the crops of the farmers are destroyed if the monsoon does not bring enough rain. When this situation takes place, farmers sometimes are unable to pay back their answer:
• To survive their families, farmers may have to borrow more money and finally, the amount of loans becomes very large. During these times, when they are unable to repay the loan, they are caught in debt.
• In recent years, debt has become a major cause of distress among farmers due to which many farmers have committed suicide
• Kalpattu is the village of Pudupet. People here earn their living by fishing. Their houses are close to the sea and one finds rows of catamarans and nets lying around.

Describe the life of the fishing community in Pudupet.

Answer:

• The life of the fishing community in Pudupet is both challenging and rewarding. They depend on the sea for their livelihood, and their lives are closely linked to the seasons
• They have to take a loan from the bank to purchase equipment like the engine which is fixed onto the catamaran. The fish are sold in an auction to the small buyers and the traders.
• During the months of monsoon, fishing cannot be done because it is the time when fish breed. During these months, the fishing families survive by borrowing from the trader due to which they have to sell the fish later to the trader, and cannot auction

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination

NCERT Question And Answers

Question 1. Do you have a prejudice against rural or urban people? Find out if this is shared by others and discuss the reasons why people have these prejudices.

Answer: Selfattempt.

Question 2. Can you list some of the prejudices that you have noticed around you? How do they affect the ways in which people treat each other?

Answer:

List of some prejudices that I have noticed around me are

• Prejudice against caste and creed
• Prejudice against color, eating habits, and living style
• Prejudice against gender

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Civics Chapter 2

Question 3. Arrange the statements given below in these two sections, according to what you think is appropriate for the section.

1. They are well-behaved.
2. They are soft-spoken and gentle.
3. They are physically strong.
4. They are naughty.
5. They are good at dance and painting.
6. They don’t cry.
7. They are rowdy.
8. They are good at sport.
9. They are good at cooking.
10. They are emotional.

Now check, with your teacher’s help, who has put which statement where. Find out and discuss people’s reasons for doing this. Are the qualities you put in for boys something that boys are born with?

Answer:

No, the qualities that we have put in for boys are not something that boys are born with, however, they assume they have these qualities because they constantly hear these things.

Question 4. You can take other statements such as They are soft and gentle or They are very well-behaved’ and discuss ‘ these are applied to girls. Do girls possess these qualities at birth, or do they learn such behavior from others? What do YOU think about girls who are not soft and gentle and those who are naughty?

Answer:

• Yes, I want to ink most of the guys who are soft and center bv both. Aster-wands, are taught to be well-behaved and have bare manners.
• there is nothing wrong with some girls who are naughty and so soft and sen tie because every human being is different and the inherent qualities decide the nature of an individual

Question 5.  What is the difference between discrimination and stereotypes?

Answer:

The differences between discrimination and stereotypes are as follows

Question 6. How do you think a person who is discriminated against might feel?

Answer:

A person who is discriminated against might feel the following things

1. Inferior to upper classes.
2. His dignity will be hurt
3. Insulted by others.
4. They might revolt against society.

Question 7. ’Despite the children offering money, the cartmen refused them’. Why?

Answer:

Despite the children offering money, the cartmen refused them because they were Mahars, the untouchable caste of the Bombay President’.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Exercises

Question 1. Match the following statements in a way that challenges stereotypes.

Answer:

Question 2. How can the stereotype that girls are a burden on their parents affect the life of a daughter? Imagine this situation and list at least five different effects that this stereotype can have on the way daughters get treated in the house.

Answer:

1. The stereotype that girls are a burden on their parents affects the lives of daughters in the following ways
2. They are not given nutritious food because parents think that it is not important for a girl to be strong.
3. They are not allowed to attend school as the parents don’t want to spend money on them.
4. They are not properly cared for.
5. They are thrown into child marriage and household work.
6. They are not allowed to participate in sports activities.

Answer:

Diversity and Discrimination NCERT Solutions Class 6

Question 3. What does the Constitution say with regard to equality? Why do you think it is important for all people to be equal?

Answer:

• The Constitution says the following things regarding equality
• The Constitution ensures that all the people of India are considered equal.
• Everyone has equal rights and opportunities to choose any kind of work they want.
• Government jobs are open to all people.
• The Constitution abolishes ‘untouchability and declares it illegal.

It is important for all people to be equal so that no person is discriminated against any other. The presence of discrimination poses a threat to the unity of such a diverse nation as India.

Question 4. Sometimes people make prejudiced comments in our presence. We are often not in a position to do anything about this because it is difficult to say something right then and there. Divide the class into groups and each group discuss what they could do in one of the following situations

• A friend begins to tease a classmate because he is poor.
• You are watching TV with your family and one of them makes a prejudicial comment about a particular religious community.
• Children in your class refuse to share their food with a particular person because they think she is dirty.
• Someone tells you a joke that makes fun of a community because of their accent.
• Some boys make remarks about girls not being able to play games as well as them.

Discuss in class what the different groups have suggested for the above situations, and also talk about the problems that can come up when raising the issue.

Answer:

1. For the above-mentioned situations, the following types of suggestions can be given in the class
2. The classmate should be stopped from doing this as it is wrong to tease anyone on the basis of inequality.
3. I would stop him or her at the first instance and try to make them understand that this is their prejudice and that it may or may not be true.
4. They would be asked to see her qualities of head and heart and not of her dirtiness.
5. Advise him/her not to do so because this is a prejudice.
6. They would be asked not to do so because that is a stereotype and not the truth.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Multiple Choice Question And Answers

Question 1. How many languages are there that are people’s mother tongues?

1. More than 1500
2. More than 16000
3. More than 1600
4. More than 1400

Answer: 3. More than 1600

Question 2. Which of the following means to judge other people negatively or see them as inferior?

1. Stereotypes
2. Discrimination
3. Dalits
4. Prejudice

Answer: 4. Prejudice

Question 3. Which of the following is a stereotype related to Girls?

1. They are rowdy.
2. They are well-behaved.
3. They are good at sport,
4. They are physically strong.

Answer: 2. They are well-behaved.

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Question 4. One of the stereotypes related to boys is that they do not cry because

1. they are weak.
2. they are strong.
3. they are angry.
4. they are happy.

Answer: 2. they are strong.

Question 5. Which of the following groups of people are called untouchables?

1. Stronger people
2. Worthy people
3. Unworthy people
4. Superior

Answer: 3. Unworthy people

Question 6. The people of lower caste were not allowed to

1. enter the temples.
2. sit with upper-caste people.
3. take water from the village well.
4. All of the above

Answer: 4. All of the above

Question 7. Who is known as the Father of the Constitution of India?

1. Pt Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar
3. Dr Rajendra Prasad
4. Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee

Answer: 2. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar

Question 8. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar belonged to which community?

1. Muslims
2. Mahar
3. Brahmin
4. Sikh

Answer: 2. Mahar

Question 9. For what purpose did Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar go to England?

1. To become a lawyer
2. To travel
3. To become a leader
4. None of these

Answer: 1. To become a lawyer

Question 10. What happened to discrimination after the Constitution came into force?

1. The discrimination has been prohibited.
2. The discrimination has been intensified.
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None of the above

Answer: 1. The discrimination has been intensified.

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Question 11. The Constitution ensures that all the people of India are considered as

1. marginal communities
2. equal
3. superior
4. religious

Answer: 2. equal

Question 12. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

1. Diversity and discrimination are the same.
2. Only Hindus and Muslims live in India.
3. Life in the city is easy and it’s not a prejudice.

Codes

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. Both 2 and 3
3. Both 1 and 3
4. Only 2

Answer: 1. 1, 2 and 3

Question 13. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Prejudices and stereotypes are the reasons for discrimination.
2. Dalits are called ‘Untouchables’ by the government.
3. Dr Ambedkar urged Dalits to take up government jobs.

Codes

1. 1, 2, and 3
2. Both 1 and 2
3. Both 1 and 3
4. Only 2

Answer: 3. Both 1 and 3

Question 14. “Arjun comes from the Kshatriya caste, known for warriors and rulers, while Ekalavya is from the Dalit caste, considered the lowest in the social hierarchy. Both Arjun and Ekalavya are exceptionally talented in archery and aspire to become skilled archers”.

What challenges might Ekalavya face due to his caste while pursuing archery?

1. He may receive support and training from the community.
2. He may face discrimination and limited opportunities.
3. He may be automatically granted higher social status.
4. He may become a respected leader in his village.

Answer: 2. He may face discrimination and limited opportunities.

Question 15. “The State Government has asked degree colleges and universities to form monitoring committee cells at educational institutions to address the issue of access of transgenders to different services and Violence against them.”

Source: The Times of India

Which of the following reasons is/are responsible for the denial of rights to transgenders?

1. Prejudice
2. Stereotype
3. Discrimination
4. All of these

Answer: 4. All of these

Question 16. Identify the kind of provision that is being discussed in the below Statements.

1. India’s Constitution guarantees equality before the law for all its citizens.
2. The right to equal pay for equal work is a fundamental principle of Indian labor laws.
3. India’s anti-discrimination laws protect marginalized communities from caste-based discrimination.

Options

1. Discrimination
2. Equality
3. Stereotypes
4. Diversity

Answer: 2. Equality

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Match The Following

Codes

• A  B  C  D

1. 1  2  3  4
2. 4  1  2 3
3. 2  1  4  3
4. 3  4  1  2

Answer: 2. 4  1  2 3

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Fill in the Blanks

Question 1. ……….. stop us from looking at each person as a unique individual with his/her unique qualities.

Answer: Stereotypes

Question 2. Caste rules were set which did not allow the so-called ………. to take on work other than what they were meant to do.

Answer: untouchables

Question 3. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar was one of the ……….. of India.

Answer: greatest leaders

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Question 4. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar had gone to Koregaon with his ……..  and ……… to meet his father.

Answer: brothers, cousins

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination True/False

Question1. Stereotypes and prejudice both make discrimination stronger.

Answer: True

Question 2. People may experience both kinds of discrimination when they are both poor and untouchable.

Answer: True

Question 3. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar was the second person from his caste who completed a college education.

Answer: False

Question 4. Dalits are referred to as Scheduled Castes by the government.

Answer: True

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Question 5. We have more than 2600 languages that are people’s mother tongues.

Answer: False

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Assertion Reason

1. Assertion (A) In cities families spend little time with each other.

Reason (R) Prejudice means to judge other people negatively.

Codes

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Answer: 2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

2. Assertion (A) Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar was a pioneer of Dalit rights.

Reason (R) He encouraged Dalits to send their children to schools and colleges.

Codes

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Answer: 1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Picture Based Question And Answers

Question 1. Observing the image, what do you think he/she faces on a daily basis?

1. Kindness
2. Gifts from people
3. Stereotyped dialogues
4. Help from friends

Answer: 3. Stereotyped dialogues

Question 2. Which of the following is not correct in relation to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar?

1. He was a lawyer.
2. He was a Dalit activist.
3. He was one of the constitutional makers.
4. He was discriminated against in Parliament.

Answer: 4. He was discriminated against in Parliament.

NCERT Class 6 Civics Chapter 2 Diversity and Discrimination

Question 3. Look at the picture given below and answer the questions that follow.

The children you see in the illustrations here were seen as ‘disabled’. This term has been changed and now the term used is ‘children with special needs’. Common stereotypes about them are given in large letters. Their own feelings and thoughts too are given.

Discuss what these children are saying about stereotypes regarding them and why. Do you think children with special needs should be a part of regular schools or study in a separate school? Give reasons for your answer.

Answer:

In Picture 1, the boy is tense and sad because people make fun of him because

• he limps.
• he tries to make people understand how they would feel if they were in his place.
• it could happen to anyone.

In Picture 2, The person feels shy because

• the people find him different.
• he wants to hide himself from the people who stare at him.

In Picture 3, The child wonders why people consider her mentally weak as well when she is physically weak she says-

• her legs are wobbly.
• people think her mind is wobbly too.

These children are speaking about stereotypes because they understand the attitudes of the people around them. They mock them and they comment on them.

Yes, I think that children with special needs should be a part of regular school and should not study in a separate school because they would learn many things in regular school and will not feel degraded.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Case Based Question And Answers

1. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

• Long did we wait, but no one turned up. An hour elapsed and the station-master came to enquire. He asked us for our tickets. We showed them to him.
• He asked us why we tried. We told him that we were bound for Koregaon and that we were waiting for Father or his servant to come, but neither had turned up and that we did not know how to reach Koregaon.
• We are well-dressed children. From our dress or talk no one could make out that we were children of the untouchables. Indeed, the station master was quite sure we were Brahmin children and was extremely touched at the plight in which he found us.
• As is usual among the Hindus, the station master asked us who we were. Without a moment’s thought, I replied that we are Mahars. Mahar is one of the communities which were treated as untouchables in the Bombay Presidency. He was stunned. His face underwent a sudden change.
• We could see that he was overpowered by a strange feeling of repulsion. As soon as he heard my reply, he went away to his room and we stood where we were. Fifteen to twenty minutes elapsed; the Sun was almost setting.
• Our father had not turned up nor had he sent his servant, and now the station master had also left us. We were quite bewildered, and the joy and happiness, which we felt at the beginning of the journey, gave way to a feeling of extreme sadness.

Question 1. Name the personality whose story is discussed in the above passage.

1. Pt Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar
3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
4. Subhash Chandra Bose

Answer: 2. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar

Question 2. Why did the person in the above story have to face that discrimination?

1. Because he was a lawyer.
2. Because he was from the Mahar community.
3. Because he was too young to travel by train.
4. Because he was very rude.

Answer: 2. Because he was from the Mahar community.

Question 3. What did the word Dalit mean to the backward community?

1. Mahar
2. Broken
3. Untouchable
4. Schedule Caste

Answer: 2. Broken

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Question 4. India became a secular state. What does this mean to the common citizens?

1. It means that all religions and faiths have equal value.
2. They are not affected by this provision.
3. It means that they can now be discriminated against.
4. It means that taxes would be charged to their community.

Answer: 1. It means that all religions and faiths have equal value.

2. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

Ambedkar’s Story

• Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, one of the greatest leaders of India shares his first experience of caste-based discrimination which took place in 1901 when he was just 9 years old.
• He was going to meet his father with his brothers and cousins in Koregaon which is now in Maharashtra. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar belonged to the Mahar class the people of who were treated as untouchables.
• The sense of discrimination was so great that the station master who met them refused to entertain them once he got to know their caste. Later, when the bullock cart drivers came to know this, even they refused to carry them and afford to get polluted.
• No bullock cart driver was prepared to demean himself carrying passengers of the untouchable classes. They offered even double the fare, but Ambedkar found that money did not work.
• The extract is from Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s writings and speeches, Volume 12, Edited Vasant Moon, Bombay Education Department, Government of Maharashtra. After going through Ambedkar’s story we realize how difficult it would be if people could not move easily from one place to the other, and how insulting and hurtful it is to have people move away.
• This small incident also shows how the simple task of going from one place to another became very hectic. All the cartmen and station masters acted in a discriminatory manner.
• So clearly, as this story shows us, caste-based discrimination is not only limited to preventing Dalits from undertaking certain economic activities but it also denies them the respect and dignity given to others.

Question 1. How did people at the station discriminate against Dr Ambedkar and his brothers?

Answer:

People at the station discriminated against Dr Ambedkar and his brothers when they got to know that they were from the Mahar community. The station master suddenly changed his behavior towards them, and the cartmen refused to carry them.

Question 2. How do you think Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar felt as a child when he saw the station master’s reaction to his statement that they were Mahars?

Answer:

I think Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar felt very hurt and disappointed when he saw the station master’s reaction to his statement that they were Mahars.

Question 3. Have you ever experienced prejudice or witnessed an incident of discrimination? How did this make you feel?

Answer:

• Yes, I experienced prejudice when I was a child. I was treated badly by some people at a wedding function because of my darker skin color.
• It made me feel disappointed and sad.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination  Very Short Answer Type Question And Answers

Question 1. How many major religions are there in the world?

Answer: There are eight major religions in the world.

Question 2. What do you understand by prejudices?

Answer: Prejudices refer to the practice of judging other people negatively or seeing them as inferior.

Question 3. Why the boys don’t cry?

Answer: Boys don’t cry because they think that others will laugh at them because it is a stereotype about boys that only girls cry.

Question 4. When does discrimination happen?

Answer: Discrimination happens when people act on their prejudices or stereotypes.

Question 5. Name four occupations that are considered of less value in society.

Answer: Cleaning, washing, cutting hair, and picking garbage occupations are considered as less value in the society.

NCERT Solutions for Civics Chapter 2 Class 6

Question 6. Who is Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar?

Answer: Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar is considered as the Father, of the Indian Constitution and is also known as the greatest leader of the Dalits.

Question 7. What is Mahar?

Answer: Mahar is one of the backward class communities that were treated as untouchables in the Bombay Presidency.

Question 8. What were the demands of women?

Answer: Women demanded that they should have as much as the right to education as men had.

Question 9. What does the first page of our Constitution proclaim?

Answer: The first page of our Constitution proclaimed that all Indians are entitled to equality of status and opportunity.

Question 10. What can bring unity among the Indians?

Answer: It is the equality of all persons that can unite all Indians.

Question 11. What is equality?

Answer: Equality means that all people are equally protected by the law and all human beings are equal in the eyes of the law, irrespective of their caste, religion, sex, etc.

Question 12. What did the writers of the Constitution say with respect to diversity?

Answer: The writers of the Constitution said that respect for diversity is a significant element in ensuring equality.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Short Answer Type Question And Answers

Question 1. What are the main characteristics about which we are prejudiced? What happens due to prejudice?

Answer:

We can be prejudiced about many things such as

People’s religious beliefs

1. The colour of their skin
2. The region they came from
3. The accent they speak in
4. The clothes they wear

Our prejudices about others are so strong that we do not want to form friendships with them. At times, we may even act in ways that hurt them. We often disrespect other people who have different ways of doing things when we think one particular way is best.

Question 2. How are people discriminated on the basis of their economic situation?

Answer:

• People without enough money for basic needs like food, clothes, and shelter face discrimination based on their economic situation.
• They experience discrimination in offices, hospitals, schools, etc where they are treated badly because they are poor.
• For example, they might not get hired for a job because they don’t have nice clothes, or they might not get the best medical care because they can’t afford it. This unfair treatment shows how economic inequality can affect people’s lives in different ways.

Question 3. How do some people experience both economic and cultural discrimination?

Answer:

• Some people may experience both economic discrimination as well as cultural discrimination because they are poor and belong to groups whose culture is not valued.
• For example, tribals or certain other religious communities. Cultural discrimination takes place when people are discriminated against because their customs or practices may be seen as inferior. Economic discrimination takes place when people are discriminated against due to their economic backgrounds.

Question 4. What kinds of deprivation did the Mahar caste suffer?

Answer:

• Mahar caste suffered the following kinds of deprivation
• Mahars were very poor, they owned no land.
• Children born to them also had to do the work that their parents did.
• Mahar caste had to be settled outside of the villages. They were not allowed into the village.

Question 5. How did the drafters of our Constitution ensure that all people of India were considered equal?

Answer:

• The drafters of our Constitution were aware of the discrimination that had been practiced in our society and how people had struggled against this.
• They also said that respect for diversity was a significant element in ensuring equality. They felt that people must have the freedom to their religion, languages, etc and to express themselves freely. Thus, they made the provisions of the constitution in such a way that all people of India were considered equal.

Question 6. How did India become a secular country?

Answer:

• The writers of the Constitution advocated respect for diversity and ensured equality irrespective of citizens belonging to different communities, religions, languages, etc.
• They further advocated that no one language, religion or festival should become compulsory for all to follow and government must treat all religions equally.
• Thus, India become a secular country where people of different religions and faiths have the freedom to practice and follow their religion without any fear of discrimination.

Question 7. Why do we have to strive for equality even today? What do we need to do?

Answer:

We have to strive for equality even today because every effort has been made to remove inequality and discrimination from society but we failed. All kinds of evil practices should be removed.

• We need to do the following for this
• We have to make an effort.
• Positive actions have to be taken.
• The government also has to make an effort and make rules and implement them.

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Question 8. “Diversity and discrimination coexist in India, reflecting a complex tapestry of cultures, religions, and traditions, where unity and prejudice often Collide.”

(1) How does India’s diverse cultural and religious landscape contribute to its unique social fabric?

Answer:

India’s diverse culture and religion create a rich social fabric by promoting inclusivity and celebrating differences.

(2) What are some common forms of discrimination prevalent in India, and how is the government working to address them?

Answer:

Discrimination in India takes various forms, including caste-based, religious, and gender biases. The government addresses these issues through affirmative action, anti-discrimination laws, and awareness campaigns, but challenges remain in achieving full social justice.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Long Answer Type Question And Answers

Question 1. Explain about prejudices and how they are formed. Also, mention the things about which prejudices can be formed.

Answer:

• When the opinions of people about other people are always negative, then these become prejudices. Prejudice means judging other people negatively or seeing them as inferior.
• When people think that only one particular way is the best and right way to do things, they often disrespect other people who may have different ways of doing things.
• For example, if one thinks that English is the best among all languages, he/she starts to judge other languages negatively. As a result, he/she might not respect people who speak languages other than English.
• Prejudice can be formed about many things like people’s religious beliefs, the color of their skin, the region they come from, the accent they speak in, the clothes they wear, etc. Sometimes, people may get hurt because of strong prejudices.

Question 2. What are the unfortunate situations of the Dalits? What efforts were made by Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar to improve these situations?

Answer:

Dalit people face several unfortunate situations such as

• They are forced to pick up garbage.
• They remove dead animals from the village.
• They are not allowed to enter the homes of upper castes.
• They cannot take water from the village well or hand pumps.

Dr. Ambedkar encouraged Dalit children to get an education and urged them to take on different kinds of government jobs in order to move out of the caste system.

• He led many efforts of Dalits to gain entry into temples. Later in life, he converted to Buddhism in his search for a religion that treated all members equally.
• Dr Ambedkar believed that Dalits must fight the caste system and work towards a society based on respect not just for a few but for all persons.

Question 3. How did Dalits, women, tribals, and peasants strive for equality?

Answer:

• Dalits, women, tribals, and peasants strive for equality in many ways as the struggle for freedom from British rule also included it the struggle of large groups of people who not only fought against the British but also fought to be treated more equally. They also fought against the inequalities they experienced in their lives.
• Many Dalits organized themselves to gain entry into temples. Women demanded that they should have as much as the right to education as men did. Peasants and tribals fought to release themselves from the grasp of the moneylender and the high interest they were charged.

Question 4. After the independence of India, what provisions were included while framing the Constitution to prevent discrimination?

Answer:

India became independent on 15th August 1947, but discrimination and existed in our society. The framers of the Constitution were determined to create a society free from discrimination and justice They included the following provisions to achieve this goal

According to Constitution ‘Untouchability’ is a crime and has been legally abolished by law.

• People are free to choose the kind of work they wish to do.
• Government jobs are open to all people, i.e. equal opportunity for all.
• The Constitution placed responsibility on the government to take specific steps to realize the right to equality for the poor and other such marginal communities.
• The Constitution does not allow discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
• The writers of the Constitution advocated respect for diversity and ensured equality irrespective of citizens belonging to different communities, religions, languages, etc.

Question 5. “Striving for equality means ensuring that all people have the same rights and opportunities, regardless of their background or circumstances. It means working to eliminate discrimination and create a society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.”

What is the core principle behind striving for equality in society? Describe how can we strive for equality.

Answer:

• The core principle behind striving for equality in society is to ensure that all individuals are granted the same rights, opportunities, and respect, irrespective of their backgrounds or circumstances, thus eliminating discrimination and promoting fairness.
• We can strive for equality by working together for those people who are devoid of equality, i.e. the Dalits, the poor people, and the women.
• As our national leaders took steps to guarantee equality for every citizen of India, we have to just follow their steps and open opportunities and our hearts for the marginalized communities.
• Thus, diversity in India should be respected in such a way that people feel appreciated.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity

NCERT Question And Answers

Question 1. Look around you in the classroom, do you see anyone who looks exactly like you do?

Answer:

No, no one around me in the classroom looks exactly like me.

Question 2. What does diversity add to our lives?

Answer:

Diversity adds to our lives a variety of languages, a variety of religions, and a variety of cultures.

Question 3. How did India become like this? Are all kinds of differences a part of diversity?

Answer:

India became like this because of the arrival and settlement of different people from different places. Yes, all kinds of differences are a part of diversity.

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Question 4. Can diversity also be a part of unity?

Answer:

Yes, diversity can also be a part of unity.

Question 5. Fill out the following information about yourself.

1. When I go out I like wearing ________.
2. At home, I speak in __________.
3. My favorite sport is _________.
4. like reading books about _______.

Answer:

1. Shirt, pants, socks and shoes
2. Hindi and English
3. Football
4. Drama and personalities.

Question 6. Name three ways in which Samir Ek and Samir Do were different.

Answer:

Three ways in which Samir Ek and Samir Do were different are as follows

• Samir Ek was a Hindu, and Samir Do was a Muslim.
• Samir Ek was more familiar with English, and Samir Do spoke Hindi. Samir Ek was a student while Samir Do was a newspaper hawker.

Question 7. Did these differences prevent them from becoming friends?

Answer:

No, these differences, these differences did not prevent them from becoming friends. They tried to communicate with each other despite these differences and became friends. references and became friends.

Question 8. Make a list of the festivals that might have been celebrated by the two boys.

1. Samir EK :
2. Samir Do:

Answer:

A list of the festivals that might have been celebrated by the two boys are

1. Samir Ek- Holi, Diwali, Durgapuja, Janmashtami, etc.
2. Samir Do- Eid-ul-fitr, Eid-ul-Zuha, Muharram, etc.

Question 9. Can you think of a situation in which you made friends with someone who was very different from you? Write a story that describes this.

Answer:

• Yes, I made a friend who is very different from me. She is my neighbor Elina. She is a Christian while I am a Hindu.
• She celebrates festivals like Christmas, Easter, etc while I celebrate Diwali, Holi, Dussehra, etc. She mostly speaks in English while I speak Bhojpuri. Despite these differences, we are very good friends.

Question 10. Why do you think Samir Do did not attend school? Do you think it would have been easy for him to attend school if he wanted to? In your opinion is it a fair situation that some children get to go to school and others don’t?

Answer:

1. Samir Do did not attend school because he had to earn his own livelihood and for his mother. He did not have enough time to join a school.
2. No, I think it would have been difficult for him to attend school even if he wanted to. He would not get time to study in school while selling newspapers. He could find it difficult to pay the school fees.
3. In my opinion, it is not a fair situation that some children go to school and others do not. Every child must go to school.

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Question 11. Make a list of the food that you have eaten from different parts of India.

Answer:

A list of some foods that I have eaten from different parts of India is as follows

Question 12. Make a list of the languages besides your mother tongue that you can speak at least one or two words of.

Answer:

The list of languages besides our mother tongue that I can speak is as follows

1. Hindi
2. Punjabi
3. Urdu
4. English

Question 13. Imagine that you are a writer or an artist who lives in the place described. Either write a story or draw a picture of your life here.

Answer:

• If I was a writer and living in the place described, I would have included very limited characters in the story.
• I could write about only deer and cats and no other animal. Every story would have revolved around these two animals and people playing the only game snake and ladder.
• If I was an artist, I would have painted with only red and white colors. As both an artist and a writer, my imagination would have been very limited.

Question 14. Do you think you would enjoy living in a place like this? List five different things that you would miss the most if you lived here.

Answer:

No, I would not enjoy living in a place like this because it is very boring to see and eat the same things every day. The following five things I would miss the most if I lived here

• Pink and yellow flowers
• Badminton and cricket
• My pet dog
• Tomatoes and cauliflower
• My blue colored dress

Question 15. List at least three different ways in which people in India do the following. One of the possible answers has been provided for you already.

Answer:

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Question 16. Do you know the story of the Indian flag?

Answer:

Yes, I know the story of the Indian flag. The flag was used as a symbol of protest against British rule by the people of India everywhere. It underwent many changes before assuming the present form.

Question 17. India’s National Anthem, composed by Rabindranath Tagore, is another expression of the unity of India. In what way does the national anthem describe this unity?

Answer:

India’s National Anthem, “Jana Gana Mana” composed by Rabindranath Tagore, reflects unity in diversity as it develops a sense of shared identity among the citizens of India.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 1 Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity Exercises

Question 1. Draw up a list of the different festivals celebrated in your locality. Which of these celebrations are shared by members of different regional and religious communities?

Answer:

Different festivals celebrated in our locality are

• Independence Day
• Gandhi Jayanti
• Id-ul-Fitr
• Dusshera
• Buddha Purnima
• Lohri
• Teej
• Good Friday
• Raksha Bandhan
• Holi
• Republic Day
• Diwali
• Eid-al-Adha
• Pongal
• Makar Sankranti
• Vaishakhi
• Guru Nanak Jayanti
• Mahavir Jayanti
• Muharram
• Christmas

Among these festivals, national festivals like Independence Day, Republic Day, and Gandhi Jayanti are shared by members ofdifferent regional and religious communities.

Question 2. What do you think living in India with its rich heritage of diversity adds to your life?

Answer:

• Living in India with its rich heritage of diversity adds the following things to our lives
• Different kinds of festivals and celebrations.
• Different kinds of foods.
• Different kinds of places to visit for a tour.

Question 3. Do you think the term ‘unity in diversity’ is an appropriate term to describe India? What do you think Nehru is trying to say about Indian unity in the sentence quoted above from his book ‘The Discovery of India’?

Answer: 

• Yes, I think the term ‘unity in diversity’ is an appropriate term to describe India because of the following reasons.
• The people in India have different languages, different cultures, and different religions yet they fought together against British rule.
• The Britishers failed to divide Indians on the basis of differences.
• Despite diversity, they live in the same community and share each other’s joys and sorrows.
• They celebrate different festivals together despite different religions.
• Jawaharlal Nehru in his book said that unity in diversity is not imposed on Indians rather it is something that is developed internally. In India, every culture, beliefs, and customs were acknowledged and welcomed.

Question 4. Underline the line in the poem sung after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which according to you, reflects India’s essential unity.

• Don’t forget the days of blood, O friend
• In the midst of your happiness remember to shed a
• tear for us The hunter has torn away every single flower
• Do plant a flower in the desert garden dear friend
• Having fallen to bullets we slept in Jallianwala Bagh
• Do light a lamp on this lonely grave O friend
• The blood of Hindus and Muslims flows together today
• Do soak your robe in this river of blood, dear friend
• Some rot in jails while others lie in their graves
• Do shed a few tears for them friend.

Answer:

According to me, the following line reflects India’s essential unity

“O, friend! The blood of Hindus and Muslims flow together today, Do soak your robe in this river of blood, dear friend.”

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity Multiple Choice Questions And Answers

Question 1. Differences among people on the cultural basis are known as

1. Climate diversity
2. Racial diversity
3. Cultural diversity
4. Religious diversity

Answer: 3. Cultural diversity

Question 2. Where are Pashmina shawls woven?

1. Kashmir
2. Haryana
3. Punjab
4. Himachal Pradesh

Answer: 1. Haryana

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Question 3. Which of the following regions is located in the South-West corner of India?

1. Ladakh
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Kerala
4. Punjab

Answer: 3. Kerala

Question 4. Onam festival is celebrated in which state?

1. Kerala
2. Punjab
3. Karnataka
4. Jammu and Kashmir

Answer: 1. Kerala

Question 5. The climate of Kerala is

1. Hot
2. Moderate
3. Hot and Humid
4. Cold

Answer: 3. Hot and Humid

Question 6. What is cheena-vala?

1. Utensil
2. Fishing nets
3. Fishing bowl
4. None of these

Answer: 2. Fishing nets

Question 7. ‘Discovery of India ‘ was written by

1. Indira Gandhi
2. Pt Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
4. Mahatma Gandhi

Answer: 4. Mahatma Gandhi

Question 8. The National Anthem and National Flag are icons of 

1. India’s Unity
2. India’s Diversity
3. India’s Tradition
4. Religion

Answer: 1. India’s Unity

Question 9. North-East India has rich cultural diversity, I ush landscapes and unique traditions, blending ancient heritage and modern life harmoniously”.

Choose the correct option that describes the diversity of the North-East in the best possible way.

1. It has cultural uniformity.
2. It fosters unique traditions and practices.
3. It discourages interaction with other regions.
4. It hinders social cohesion.

Answer: 2. It fosters unique traditions and practices.

Understanding Diversity Civics Class 6 NCERT Notes

Question 10. Identify the place that is being discussed in the below statements and mark your answer accordingly.

1. It is surrounded by sea on one side and hills on the other.
2. A number of spices like pepper cloves and cardamoms are grown on the hills.
3. It has different religious practices like Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, etc.

Options

1. Ladakh
2. Gujarat
3. Kerala
4. China

Answer: 3. Kerala

Question 11. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

1. India is a country with many diversities.
2. Kerala is a desert in the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir.
3. Kesar saga is performed and sung by both Buddhists and Muslims.
4. The Chinese fishing nets are used in Kerala

Codes

1. Both 1 and 3
2. Only 2
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. Both 2 and 3

Answer: 2. Only 2

Question 12. Which of the following statements is correct?

1. The utensils used for frying fish in Kerala are called Cheena-vala.
2. Onam is celebrated in Ladakh.
3. India’s diversity has always been recognized as a source of its strength.
4. Mahatma Gandhi wrote our National Anthem, i.e. ‘Jana Gana Mana.’

Codes

1. Both 1 and 2
2. Both 2 and 3
3. Only 3
4. Only 4

Answer: 3. Only 3

Question 13. Arrange the given terms mentioned in our National Anthem, ‘Jana Gana Mana’, in order of their place from first to last.

1. Ganga
2. Yamuna
3. Himachal
4. Vindhya

Codes

1. 1,2,3,4
2. 2,1,3,4
3. 4,3,2,1
4. 4,2,1,3

Answer: 3. 4,3,2,1

Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity Match The Column

Question 1.

Answer:

Codes:

• A  B  C  D

1. 1   4  3  2
2. 2   1  4  3
3. 2   1  3  4
4. 1   3  2  4

Answer: 2. 2  1  4  3

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity Fill In The Blanks:

Question 1. Samir Ek and Samir Do come from different religious and ______ backgrounds.

Answer: Culture

2. Habitat is associated with the one lives in _________.

Answer: Geographical area

3. Local versions of the Tibetan national epic the _________ are performed by both Muslims and Buddhists.

Answer: Kesar Saga

Question 4. The Apostle of Christ _______ is believed to have come to Kerala nearly 2000 years ago.

Answer: St. Thomas

Question 5. Indian’s _______ has always been recognized as a source of its strength.

Answer: Diversity

Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity True Or False

Question 1. The geography of Ladakh allows the cultivation of wheat.

Answer: False

Question 2. The caste system is an example of inequality.

Answer: True

Question 3. Ibn Battuta was a Greek traveler who came to Kerala.

Answer: False

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Question 4. Samir Ek belongs to the Islam religion.

Answer: False

Question 5. The people of Ladakh mostly eat fish and rice.

Answer: False

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity Assertion Reason

Question 1. Assertion (A) Very little agriculture is possible in Ladakh.

Reason (R) Ladakh does not receive any rain and is covered in snow for a large part of the year.

Codes

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Answer: 1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Question 2. Assertion (A) Diversity exists when people adapt their lives to the geographical area in which they live.

Reason (R) Diversity means differences in religion, caste, language, living style, profession, etc.

Codes

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Answer: 2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity Picture Based Questions:

Question 1. Look at the picture given below and answer the question that follows.

The people living in this region eat

1. Rice
2. Meat
3. Milk and Mik products
4. Both (2) and (3)

Answer: 3. Milk and milk products

Question 2. The people of Kerala use cheena-vala for fishing as shown in the picture below. Name the place from where this fishing net probably comes from.

1. Nepal
2. China
3. Sri Lanka
4. Bangladesh

Answer: 2. China

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity Case Based Questions

Question 1. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

• Often, people went in search of new lands, or new places to settle in, or for people to trade with. And because it took so long to travel, once they got to a place, people stayed there, often for a long time.
• Many others left their homes because there were famines and drought, and they could not get enough to eat.
• Some went in search of work while others left because there was a war. Sometimes, as they began to make their homes in new places, people began to change a little and at other times they managed to do things in the old ways.
• So their languages, food, music, and religions become a mix of the old and the new, and out of this intermixing of cultures, came something new and different.
• The history of many places shows us how many different cultural influences have helped to shape life and culture there. Thus, regions became very diverse because of their unique histories.
• Similarly, diversity also comes about when people adapt their lives to the geographical area in which they live. For example, living near the sea is quite different from living in a mountainous area.

(1) How did the inter-mixing of cultures impact languages, food, music, and religions?

1. They remained unchanged
2. They became entirely new and unrelated
3. A mix of old and new culture emerged
4. Only the new elements survived

Answer: 3. A mix of old and new cultures emerged

(2) The passage mainly talks about people moving from one place to another. What is the main reason for moving?

1. For economic opportunities
2. For searching land
3. Establishment of permanent settlements
4. All of the above

Answer: 4. All of the above

NCERT Class 6 Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity

(3) Which of the following is one of the reasons for the diversity found in a region?

1. People belonging to the same religion.
2. Unique history of the region.
3. The monotonous life of the people.
4. The recent origin of the region.

Answer: 2. Unique history of the region.

(4) Which of the following Is/are correct?

1. Adaptation of people in a geographical area results in diversity.
2. History has no role to play in creating diversity.
3. Diversity forms when one culture dominates another culture.
4. All of the above

Answer: 1. Adaptation of people in a geographical area results in diversity.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity Very Short Type Questions And Answers

Question 1. Give an example of diversity in India.

Answer:

An example of diversity in India is the different languages that are spoken by the people.

Question 2. Mention the different religions that are practiced in Ladakh.

Answer:

The people of Ladakh mainly practice Islam and Buddhist religions.

Question 3. How many different religions are practiced in Kerala?

Answer:

There are five different religions practiced in Kerala.

Question 4. What did Ibn Battuta write about Kerala?

Answer:

In his travelogue, Ibn Battuta described the lives of Muslims and different communities of Kerala. He mentioned that Muslims were a highly respected community.

Question 5. What are the constant reminders of our rich traditions of respecting diversity?

Answer:

The constant reminders of our rich traditions of respecting diversity are the songs and symbols that emerged during the freedom struggle.

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Question 6. Why was the Indian flag used during the freedom struggle?

Answer:

The Indian flag was used for protesting against the British, during the freedom struggle. It was used as a symbol of protest.

Question 7. Name the major religions in the world.

Answer:

The major religions in the world are Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and Sikhism.

Question 8. Who wrote the National Anthem of India?

Answer:

Rabindranath Tagore wrote the National Anthem of India.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity Short Type Questions And Answers

Question 1. How does the caste system bar equality?

Answer:

• The caste system bar equality as the society was divided into different groups depending upon the work that people did and they were supposed to remain in those groups.
• If one’s parents were potters, then that person could only become a potter and one’s profession denoted his or her caste. So this created a situation of inequality.

Question 2. Explain the term diversity in two points.

Answer:

The term diversity in two points would be as follows

• The meaning of the term diversity is the different opinions and beliefs of the people of the same country or region.
• Diversity refers to the presence of a wide range of different elements or characteristics within a group, community, or environment.

Question 3. How does the intermixing of culture bring about something new and different? Explain.

Answer:

• When people belonging to one place go to another place, then their languages, cultures, and religions also follow them. They start to change a little but they also manage to do things in their old ways.
• Their language, food, music, etc become a mix of the old and new. Therefore, the intermixing of cultures brought something new and different

Question 4. Describe any two reasons for diversity in India. Diksha

Answer:

The two reasons for diversity in India could be

• India is very rich in terms of the presence of different religions. Every major religion in the world is practiced in India. Each of these religions has the freedom to operate freely and each one of them is equally respected.
• India has the presence of great language diversity. There are over 1600 languages that are people’s mother tongues. Each state of India has a different language and even in the same state there are different variations of language.

Question 5. Why does Ladakh have very little agricultural activities? Why it was considered a good trade route?

Answer:

• Ladakh is a desert in the mountains of the Eastern part of Jammu and Kashmir, where very little agriculture is possible.
• This is because this region does not receive any rain and is covered with snow for most part of the year. There are very few trees that can grow in the region.
• Ladakh was considered a good trade route because it had many passes through which caravans traveled to Tibet. The caravans carried textiles, spices, raw silk and carpets.

Question 6. Why is India’s diversity always recognized as a source of its strength?

Answer:

India’s diversity is always recognized as a source of its strength because

1. People from different religions, languages, and cultural backgrounds fought together to oppose the British.
2. The Indians united against the British and they cherished the same goal to banish the British from India as soon as possible.
3. The Britishers were unsuccessful in dividing the nation in terms of diversity

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Question 7. “India’s diversity encompasses languages, religions, cultures, and landscapes fostering a unique tapestry of traditions, beliefs and co-existence.”

(1) What are the key aspects of India’s diversity?

Answer:

The key aspects of India’s diversity are different languages, various kinds of foods, celebrating ofdifferent festivals, and practicing different religions. There are so many different things that are similar among various groups living in India. However, each of them does it in different ways.

(2) How does India’s diversity contribute to its cultural richness?

Answer:

India’s diversity fosters a unique variety of traditional beliefs and coexistence contributing to its cultural richness and heritage.

NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity Longer Type Questions And Answers

Question 1. Why do you think it is important for all to be equal? Explain in three points.

Answer:

I think it is important for all to be equal because of the following reasons

• Equality of all persons is seen as a key value that unites us all as Indians. If there is inequality in our society then we might not see the other person with the same respect and this will be a threat to the unity of India.
• Equality is important so that no one will be discriminated against on any social or economic ground. The presence of inequality gives birth to discrimination and domination of one group over another.
• Equality is important to maintain a peaceful and healthy environment in the country. Without equality, there will be a situation of chaos in society. The dominant groups will try to subjugate the other groups. In this situation both the groups can resort to violence.

Question 2. Compare life in Kerala and Ladakh in your own words.

Answer:

The comparison of life in Kerala and Ladakh is as follows

Question 3. Explain in detail how India is a perfect example of unity in diversity.

Answer:

• India is a perfect example of unity in diversity where diversity has been recognized as a source of the country’s strength.
• When the British ruled over India, men and women both participated in the Indian struggle for freedom even though they were from different religions, cultures, castes, etc.
• Songs and symbols that represent rich traditional cultures were also used as a symbol of protest against the British by Indians everywhere.
• The Britishers thought that they would continue to rule over Indians by dividing them because of their differences. But Indians showed that though they were different, they were united in their fight against the Britishers.
• They worked together to decide joint actions, even they went to jail together and they found different ways to oppose the British.
• In his book ‘The Discovery of India’, Jawahar Lai Nehru coined the phrase “Unity in diversity” to describe India.

Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity Case Based Question And Answers

Question 1. Read the source given below and answer the following questions.

• While Kerala and Ladakh are quite different in terms of their geographical features, the history of both regions has seen similar cultural influences.
• Both regions were influenced by Chinese and Arab traders It was the geography of Kerala which allowed for the cultivation of spices and the special geographical location of Ladakh and its wool that drew traders to these regions.
• Thus history and geography are often tied to the cultural life of a region. The influence of diverse cultures is not merely a thing of the past.
• Our present lives are all about moving from place to place for work and with each move our cultural traditions and way of life slowly become part of the new place we are in.
• Similarly in our own neighborhoods, we live close to people from several communities. Our daily lives are about the ways in which we do things together and hear stories about each other’s lives, customs, and traditions.

(1) What attracted the Chinese and Arab traders to come to Ladakh?

Answer:

The Chinese and Arab traders were drawn to Ladakh because of its geographical location and its wool.

(2) What historical influences have both Kerala and Ladakh experienced?

Answer:

Both Kerala and Ladakh were influenced by the Chinese and Arab traders.

(3) According to the passage, is the influence of diverse cultures limited to the past?

Answer:

No, the passage suggests that the influence of diverse cultures continues in our present lives.

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(4) What role do Chinese and Arab traders play in the history of Kerala and Ladakh?

Answer:

Chinese and Arab traders influenced Kerala and Ladakh by contributing to their cultural exchange and carrying out economic activities.

Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity Map Based Questions And Answers

Question 1. Look at the map of India in an Atlas and locate Kerala and Ladakh. Can you list three ways in which the different geographical locations of these two regions would influence the following?

1. The food people eat
2. The clothes they wear
3. The work they do.

Answer:

Yes, we can list three ways in which the different geographical locations of these regions (Kerala and Ladakh) would influence the following things.

History

• Chapter 1 Introduction: What, Where, How and When ?
• Chapter 2 From Hunting – Gathering To Growing Food
• Chapter 3 In the Earliest Cities
• Chapter 4 What Books and Burials Tell Us
• Chapter 5 Kingdoms, Kings and an Early Republic
• Chapter 6 New Questions and Ideas
• Chapter 7 From A Kingdom To An Empire
• Chapter 8 Villages, Towns and Trade
• Chapter 9 New Empires and Kingdoms
• Chapter 10 Buildings, Paintings and Books

Civics

• Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity
• Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination
• Chapter 3 What Is A Government
• Chapter 4 Panchayati Raj
• Chapter 5 Rural Administration
• Chapter 6 Urban Administration
• Chapter 7 Rural Livelihoods
• Chapter 8 Urban Livelihoods

Geography

• Chapter 1 The Earth In The Solar System
• Chapter 2 Globe Latitudes And Longitudes
• Chapter 3 Motions Of The Earth
• Chapter 5 Major Domains Of The Earth
• Chapter 6 Our Country India

NCERT Notes For Class 6 Civics Chapter 5 Rural Administration

Rural Administration Facts To Remember

Every area comes under the jurisdiction of its police station. Matters like theft, fights, and accidents should be reported at that police station only.

• The police of the area enquire, investigate, and take action on every complaint it receives. A police station is headed by an area SHO.
• Land records are kept by the village of Patwari.
• Patwari measures the land and keeps records of land and crops. He also collects revenue, if applicable.

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• Senior officers of the revenue department like the Tehsildar supervise the work of Patwari.

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• The district collector is the head of a district.
• Sub-divisions of a district are also known as Tehsil, Taluka.
• Hindu Succession Act of 2005 gives equal share to daughters, sons, and spouses in the property of a deceased person.

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NCERT Notes For Class 6 Civics Chapter 5 Rural Administration Objective Type Questions And Answers

Question 1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

(1). There are approximately _______ villages in India.

Answer: Six lakh

(2). _________ is the head of the district.

Answer: District Collector

(3). Kanungo is another name for __________.

Answer: Patwari

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(4). Patwari maintains records of land and __________ in the village.

Answer: Crops

Question 2. State whether the given statements are true or false.

(1). The district collector is also known as Lekhpal.

Answer: False

(2). Mohan has taken over Raghu’s land.

Answer: Answer:

(3). The daughter has a share in the property of the father.

Answer: True

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(4). Patwari organizes the collection of revenue.

Answer: True

Question 3. Match the contents of Column A with that of Column B.

Answer: 1-(c), 2-(b), 3-(a), 4-(d)

NCERT Notes For Class 6 Civics Chapter 2  Diversity And Discrimination

Diversity And Discrimination Facts To Remember

Geographical conditions and historical background affect the way we speak, eat, wear or believe.

• Our diversity includes about 1600 languages, over a hundred dance forms and about eight major religions.
• Sometimes we are prejudiced about things and people different from us. We feel secure with the people or situations known to us.
• Stereotypes are also created about religion, sex race background etc. In turn, we hurt people.

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• As a result of prejudice and stereotyping discrimination takes place.
• The caste system or label of untouchables was created because of discrimination.
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar fought for his rights for his experience of caste-based discrimination. He is considered as the father of the constitution.

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NCERT Notes For Class 6 Civics Chapter 2  Diversity And Discrimination Objective Type Questions And Answers

Question 1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

(1). There are about ________ languages spoken in India.

Answer: 1600

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(2). India became independent in the year ___________.

Answer: 1947

(3). ________ is known as the father of Indian constitution.

Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

(4). Lower castes are also referred as _________.

Answer: Dalits

Question 2. Stale whether the given statements are true or false.

(l). Dr B.R. Ambedkar belonged to, the Mahar caste.

Answer: True

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(2). Koregaon is located in Kerala.

Answer: False

(3). There are four major religions in the world.

Answer: False

(4). Dr. B.R. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism.

Answer: True

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Question 3. Match the contents of Column A with that of Column B.

Answer: 1-(c), 2-(a), 3-(d), 4-(b)

NCERT Notes For Class 6 Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity

Understanding Diversity Facts to Remember

Aspects like looks, behavior, culture, religion, and language; distinguish people from each other.

• Diversity means a lack of uniformity.
• Inequality comes from having different access to resources and opportunities.
• Caste, religion, financial status, education, etc. are different forms of inequalities.
• India is a land of diversities geographical, cultural, religious, and regional.

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• People differ in customs, religions, languages, habits, dress, etc.
• Despite these diversities, some similarities unite us.
• During the freedom struggle the whole country was united despite diversities.
• Our flag reminds us of our unity in diversity.
• Our national anthem also reminds us of our unity in diversity.

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NCERT Notes For Class 6 Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity Objective Type Questions And Answers

Question 1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

(1). Pashmina shawls are woven at ___________.

Answer: Himadri

(2). Life of Muslims is described in a travelogue written by ________.

Answer: Vindhyas, Satpuras

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(3). Yak-cows are also called __________.

Answer: India, China

(4). _______ and _________ traders visited Kerala and Ladakh.

Answer: 2933 km

(5). Corals are _______ of polyps.

Answer: skeletons.

Question 2. Match the contents of Column A with that of Column B.

Answer: 1-(d), 2-(e), 3-(c), 4-(a), 5-(b), 6-(f)

Question 3. State whether the following statements are true or false.

(1). Peninsular plateau is triangular.

Answer: True

(2). The Great Indian Desert lies to the east of India.

Answer: False

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(3). Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal.

Answer: True

(4). Sun rises 3 hours earlier in the east (Arunachal Pradesh) than in the west (Gujarat).

Answer: False

(5). Eastern ghats are also known as Sahyadris.

Answer: False

NCERT Notes For Class 6 Civics Chapter 7 Rural Livelihoods

People in a village follow Different Occupations to earn their living.

• They do farming and nonfarming works like weaving, loading, pottery, etc.
• There are people who have no land and work for others, like Thulasi.
  • There are farmers with small pieces of land, like Sekar.
  • There are people like Ramalingam who own large tracts of land. Farming involves preparing land, sowing, weeding, and harvesting.

NCERT Notes For Class 6 Civics Chapter 7

• 80% of farmers are poor and work for others and only 20% are well-off.
• Other occupations are fishing, forestry, animal husbandry, etc.

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NCERT Notes For Class 6 Civics Chapter 7 Rural Livelihoods Objective Type Questions

Question 1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

1. The majority of rural Indians engage in _______ to earn a living.
Answer: farming

2. The percentage of large farms in India is about __________ %.
Answer: 20

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3. In some villages of central India farming and _______ are important sources of livelihood.
Answer: collection from forest

4. ________ is the main crop of Kalpattu village.
Answer: Paddy.

Question 2. State whether the given statements are true or false.

1. Ramalingam distributes his rice produce amongst the poor.
Answer: False

2. Thulasi is a landless agricultural labourer.
Answer: True

3. Sekar does not take the help of other farmers at the time of harvesting.
Answer: False

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4. Labourers earn about? 40/- per day in Kalpattu village.
Answer: True

Question 3. Match the contents of Column A with that of Column B.

Answer: 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b

NCERT Notes For Class 6 Civics Chapter 7 Rural Livelihoods Multiple Choice Questions

Choose The Correct Answer:

Question 1. In which state of India is the village Kalpattu located?

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Mumbai
3. Delhi
4. Kamal

Answer: 1. Tamil Nadu

Question 2. Which type of food do the people of Tamil Nadu eat?

1. Idli
2. Dosa
3. Upma
4. All of these

Answer: 4. All of these

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Question 3. By which land features is the village surrounded?

1. By low hills
2. By high mountains
3. A group of rivers
4. By streams

Answer: 1. By low hills

Question 4. What is the main crop of village Kalpattu?

1. Paddy
2. Wheat
3. Sweet com
4. Sugarcane

Answer: 1. Paddy

Question 5. What is the working time in Paddy fields in Kalpattu?

1. 8.30 AM – 4.30 PM
2. 10.00 AM – 5.00 PM
3. 7.00 AM – 2.00 PM
4. None of these

Answer: 1. 8.30 AM – 4.30 PM

Question 6. How much land does Ramalingam have

1. 20 acres
2. 30 acres
3. 40 acres
4. 2 acres

Answer: 1. 20 acres

Question 7. Who is the supervisor of the field?

1. Ramalingam
2. Ramalingam’s wife
3. Karuthamma
4. All of these

Answer: 2. Ramalingam’s wife

Question 8. Giving water to the crops is known as

1. Weeding
2. Harvesting
3. Planting
4. Irrigation

Answer: 4. Irrigation

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Question 9. How much did Ramalingam pay to his workers?

1. 100 rupees per day
2. 50 rupees per day
3. 40 rupees per day
4. 30 rupees per day

Answer: 3. 40 rupees per day

Question 10. Which animal milk does Ramalingam sell to local milk cooperatives?

1. Of hybrid – Cow
2. Ordinary cow
3. Of hybrid – Camel
4. Of hybrid – Buffalo

Answer: 1. Of hybrid – Cow