Here we are providing case study questions for class 6 social science latest book Exploring Society India and Beyond. In this article we are covering case study questions based on Class 6 Social Science Chapter 5 India, that is Bharat.
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Passage 1:
Read the following source and answer the following questions:
The most popular reference to a geographical area being described as Bharat is in the Vishnu Purana: “Uttaram yat samudrasya, Himadreschaiva dakshinam, varsham tad Bharatam nama Bharati yatra santatih”, meaning, the country that lies to the north of the ocean and to the south of the snowy mountains is called Bharata as there dwell the descendants of Bharat. In Hindu scriptures, Bharatvarsha is identified as part of a larger geographical entity called Jambudweepa. Bharata, whose descendants were said to be living in a particular area in Vishnu Purana, is commonly thought to be King Bharata, the son of Dushyant and Shakuntala, and an ancestor of Kauravas and Pandavas. That also explains the name of the ‘Mahabharata’ which chronicles the war between Bharata’s descendants. In the Vedas, Bharata is the name of a tribe. King Sudasa of the Bharata tribe fights a war against the Puru tribe of which the Bharta tribe was a part. Later, Kuru dynasty emerged from the Bharata lineage in which King Bharata was born. Source: The Economic Times
Q. 1. What is the geographical location of Bharat, according to the Vishnu Purana?
(a) North of the snowy mountains and south of the ocean.
(b) North of the ocean and south of the snowy mountains.
(c) East of the snowy mountains and west of the ocean.
(d) West of the snowy mountains and east of the ocean.
Ans. Option (b) is correct.
Explanation: The Vishnu Purana describes Bharat as lying to the north of the ocean and to the south of the snowy mountains.
Q. 2. The term ‘Bharatavarsha’ was mentioned in which ancient text?
(a) Rig Veda
(b) Mahabharata
(c) Vishnu Purana
(d) None of these
Ans. Option (b) is correct.
Explanation: ‘Bharatvarsha’ was mentioned in the Mahabharata to describe the entire Indian subcontinent.
Q. 3. In Hindu scriptures, Bharatvarsha is identified as a part of which larger geographical entity?
(a) Jambudweepa
(b) Aryavarta
(c) Indraprastha
(d) Bharata
Ans. Option (a) is correct.
Explanation: Bharatvarsha is identified as a part of the larger geographical entity called Jambudweepa in Hindu scriptures.
Q. 4. In Vishnu Puaran, who is commonly thought to be the ‘Bharata’?
(a) A Vedic sage
(b) An ancient tribe
(c) A king from the Kuru dynasty
(d) The son of Dushyant and Shakuntala
Ans. Option (d) is correct.
Explanation: In Vishnu Purana, ‘Bharata’ is commonly thought to be the son of Dushyant and Shakuntala and an ancestor of Kauravas and Pandavas.
Q.5. According to the Vedas, which dynasty emerged from the Bharata lineage?
(a) Gupta dynasty
(b) Chola dynasty
(c) Kuru dynasty
(d) Maurya dynasty
Ans. Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: According to the Vedas, Kuru dynasty emerged from the Bharata lineage in which King Bharata was born.
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What is Case Study Question for Class 6 Social Science?
Case study questions in Class 6 Social Science are scenario-based or passage-based questions that assess students’ analytical and reasoning skills. These questions present a real-life or hypothetical situation related to the chapter and ask students to answer based on their understanding of concepts.
Features of Case Study Questions:
- Context-Based: Questions are framed around a given passage, historical event, or social scenario.
- Application-Oriented: They test how well students can apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
- Conceptual Understanding: Instead of direct recall, students must think critically to answer.
- Multiple Question Types: They can be in the form of MCQs, short answers, or descriptive responses.
Example:
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:
“India is a diverse country with different languages, religions, traditions, and food habits. People from different regions celebrate unique festivals and have distinct ways of life. However, despite these differences, they live together peacefully.”
- How does diversity make India unique?
- Give an example of cultural diversity in your own state.
- Why is it important to respect different cultures and traditions?
Case study questions help students develop a deeper understanding of Social Science concepts and improve their problem-solving skills.
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A1: Case study questions are scenario-based questions where students analyze a real-life or hypothetical situation related to the chapter and answer based on their understanding of concepts.
A2: These questions improve critical thinking, problem-solving, and application-based learning by making students connect textbook knowledge with real-world situations.
A3: Case study questions can be:
– Passage-based questions
– Data interpretation questions
– Situation-based reasoning questions
– MCQs or descriptive questions based on a scenario
A4: Students should:
1. Carefully read the given passage or scenario.
2. Identify key facts and concepts related to the question.
3. Analyze the information critically before answering.
4. Support their answers with relevant concepts from the textbook.
A5: You can find case study questions in NCERT books, school worksheets, online educational websites, and practice sets designed for CBSE Class 6 Social Science.
