Panchayati raj — Social Studies STD 6 — Question

Read the following source and answer the questions that follow.
The Harappans were engaged in active trade, not only within their own civilisation (other cities nearby or far away), but with other civilisations and cultures within and outside India. They exported ornaments, timber, some objects of daily use, probably also gold and cotton and possibly some food items. The most favoured ornaments were beads of carnelian, a reddish semi precious stone found mostly in Gujarat. What the Harappans imported in exchange of the exported goods is not so clear. It probably included copper, since this metal was not so common back home.

To conduct such a trade, they used land routes and rivers, and the sea for more distant destinations this is the first intensive maritime activity in India. Indeed, quite a few Harappan settlements are located in the coastal regions of Gujarat and Sindh. Lothal, a small settlement in Gujarat. Harappan beads of carnelian beads excavated at Susa (present-day Iran).

(i) What does the evidence of Harappan carnellan beads found at Susa suggest about their trade activities ?
(a) The Harappans used carnelian beads only for local decoration.
(b) The Harappans had trade connections extending beyond the Indian sub-continent.
(c) Susa was a Harappan city known for bead-making.
(d) Carnelian was imported by the Harappans from Susa.

(ii) Why is the large basin found in Lothal significant in understanding Harappan trade practices ?
(a) It was used as a water reservoir for agricultural purposes.
(b) It indicates that Lothal was primarily a fishing village.
(c) It was likely a dockyard used for receiving and sending goods via boats.
(d) It was a ceremonial site for religious rituals.

(iii) What can be inferred about the Harappans’ expertise in working with materials like shell and carnelian ?
(a) They were only able to work with soft, easily shaped materials.
(b) They developed advanced techniques to handle hard and precious materials.
(c) Their crafts were limited to basic tools and implements.
(d) They imported all of their ornaments from other civilisations.

(iv) Which aspect of the Harappan civilisation indicates the beginning of maritime activities in India ?
(a) The construction of large temples.
(b) The crafting of ivory combs found in Oman.
(c) The presence of coastal settlements and a dockyard at Lothal.
(d) The development of inland water reservoirs.

What is the difference between evergreen forest and deciduous forest.

In the stories of Shalini and Tenzing, we see examples of joint families. What do you think are the aspects of modern living that make some couples opt for a nuclear family (i.e. living apart from older generations or other relatives)? What could be some advantages as well as disadvantages of the two kinds of families?

Given that every object or structure tells a story and is like a piece in a jigsaw puzzle, how do historians ensure they accurately reconstruct historical events from these diverse sources?

Describe some conflicts in our society and the role of the government in resolving them?

One lazy Sunday afternoon Mala and her friends Shankar, Jehangir and Rehana were playing a game of cricket in the street.
Shankar had bowled a good over and although he nearly managed to get Rehana out, she was still batting. Frustrated, he bowled a short ball and hoped she would hit it for an easy catch. Instead, Rehana hit the ball so hard and so high that the street light broke.
Rehana screamed, "Oh no, look what I've done!" Shankar said, "Yes! we forgot to make a rule that if you break the street light you are automatically out." But Mala, Jehangir and Rehana were more worried about what had happened and they told Shankar he'd better stop thinking about the wicket. Last week they had broken Nirmala Mausi's window and had spent their pocket money to have it replaced.
1. Would they have to dish out money again from their pockets ?
2. But who would they pay this to ?
3. To whom did the lights on the streets belong ?
4. Who changed them ?

The process of taking decisions, organizing? the society’s life with different sets of rules, and ensuring that they are followed, is called governance the group of individuals or the system that makes the rules and ensures that they are followed is called a government. Some of the more important rules are called laws.
(1) What is the definition of governance according to the passage?
(2) What are the individuals or systems called that make and ensure rules are followed?
(3) What term is used for the more important rules in society?
(4) Why are rules necessary in society according to the passage?

Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.
They are large masses of clouds. Such clouds bring rain to the continents; for instance, the monsoon rains we in India expect every summer originate in the ocean-without such rains, our agriculture and all life will suffer. But oceans often aiso give rise to stormsviolent events with extreme rainfall or very strong winds, such as cyclones, which can cause widespread damage to coastal regions of the world. A tsunami is another natural disaster that originates in the ocean. It is a huge and powerful wave generally caused by a strong earthquake or a volcanic eruption at the bottom of the ocean. Tsunamis can travel thousands of kilometres and submerge coastal areas, causing widespread damage.

(i) What natural phenomenon originating in the ocean is essential for agriculture in India dúring the summer ?
(a) Cyclones
(b) Tsunamis
(c) Monsoon rains
(d) Volcanic eruptions

(ii) How do large masses of clouds formed over oceans contribute to agriculture in regions like India ?
(a) By creating high-pressure systems
(b) By enhancing photosynthesis directly
(c) By providing essential rainfall during the monsoon season
(d) By reducing soil erosion

(iii) Why are monsoon rains important for India ?
(a) They bring strong winds
(b) They originate from the ocean
(c) They are essential for agriculture and life
(d) They cause cyclones

(iv) Cyclones are characterised by which of the following features ?
(a) Very strong winds and heavy rainfall
(b) Mila breezes and light rain
(c) Extremely low temperatures
(d) Gentle waves and calm weather

What is the primary sector? How is it different from the secondary sector? Give two examples.

Do you know the term for a society where people select their leaders? How do you think people can benefit from such a situation? What could happen if they live under leaders that they did not choose? Write your thoughts in a paragraph of 100-150 words.(Hint: Think back to what you're learning in the theme 'Governance and Democracy'!)