| Board | CBSE |
| Textbook | NCERT |
| Class | Class 6 |
| Subject | Political Life (Civics) |
| Chapter | Questions of Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity |
| Chapter Name | Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity |
| Category | Worksheets |
Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity Questions and Answers for Grade 6 Social Science-Civics
Find below Important MCQ-based objective questions for Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity prepared for CBSE students. All the syllabus of Grade 6 Social Science-Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity is covered with questions and answers. Each question is explained with a detailed solution. The entire syllabus of Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity is covered in the following worksheet for Grade 6 Social Science-Civics. Do solve ncert questions with the help of NCERT solutions for class 6 Civics and get more worksheets for class 6.
Find below Grade 6 Social Science-Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity Questions & Answer
To check the answer and explanation click on the answer
Grade 6 Social Science-Civics Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity Questions & Answer Set-1
Political Science - MCQ on Understanding Diversity
Class VI
Q.1. People in the Ladakh region domesticate sheep to produce
a. sweaters.
b. Pashmina wool.
c. woolen quilt.
d. bed sheets.
Answer:
(b)
Explanation: People in Ladakh collect wool of the sheep and sell it to the traders from Kashmir. Pashmina shawls are woven in Kashmir.
Q.2. The state of Kerala is in the
a. east-west side of India.
a. south-west corner of India.
b. north-east part of India.
c. north-west part of India.
Answer:
(b)
Explanation: Kerala is surrounded by the sea on one side and hills on the other side. Spices like pepper, cloves and cardamom are grown on the hilly regions of Kerala.
Q.3. The Portuguese sailor, Vasco da Gama discovered the
a. Sea route to India.
b. Land route to America.
c. Trade route to Spain.
d. Sea route to India from Sri Lanka.
Answer:
(a)
Explanation: Vasco da Gama landed his ship at Calicut in India. He brought the merchants of Portugal into direct maritime touch with India and opened the way for their commercial relations with India.
Q.4. British troops under General Dyer fired upon the Indian people at an enclosed place called
a. Jallianwalla Bagh at Jallundar.
b. Jallianwalla Bagh at Amritsar.
c. Jallianwalla Bagh at Patiala.
d. Jallianwala Bagh at Ludhiana.
Answer:
(c)
Explanation: British troops under General Dyer fired 1,600 rounds of ammunitions into the unarmed crowd who had no means of exit.
Q.5. The main occupation of Ladakh people is
a. rearing of sheep and goat.
b. domestication of cow and fish.
c. rearing of sheep and buffalo.
d. domestication of dog and yak.
Answer:
(a)
Explanation: People of Ladakh also domesticate Yak and cow for their livelihood.
Q.6. During the ancient period, Ladakh had good trade and cultural relations with
a. China.
b. Tibet.
c. Mongolia.
d. Central Asia.
Answer:
(b)
Explanation: People from Tibet came to Ladakh through the passes. The rich and old traditional songs and poems of Ladakh were translated in Tibetan language. Tibetan national epic, i.e., Kesar Sagar, was performed and sung by Muslims and Buddhists in Ladakh.
Q.7. Kochi was an important port city of
a. northern Karnataka.
b. central Kerala.
c. central Tamil Nadu.
d. eastern West Bengal.
Answer:
(b)
Explanation: Kochi has a historical value; the name was mentioned in the writings of ancient travellers. The city remained as the important centre for trade of Indian spices for many centuries.
Q.8. The fishermen of Kerala use the Chinese fishing nets called
a. cheeni vala.
b. cheena–vala.
c. china.
d. kerala–cheeni vala.
Answer:
(b)
Explanation: The Chinese fishing nets (cheena vala) are fixed land fittings for an extraordinary form of fishing. Each net is operated by a team of six fishermen. Chinese fishing nets are an attraction among the tourists visiting Kerala.
Q.9. The Christians of Kerala believe that St.Thomas, the Apostle is the
a. father of Christianity in India.
b. follower of Jesus Christ.
c. founder of Christianity in Cochin.
d. preacher of Bible.
Answer:
(a)
Explanation: According to the ancient traveller’s records, St.Thomas, the Apostle came to Craganore in Kerala in 52 AD. He found seven Churches in Kerala. He preached the principles of Christianity and many people converted to Christianity during his time in Kerala.
Q.10.Ibn Battuta was a/an
a. Christian traveller of 14th century.
b. Jewish traveller of 12th century.
c. Islamic traveller of 14th century.
d. Buddhist traveller of 10th century.
Answer:
(c)
Explanation: He travelled Africa, the Middle East, India and South East Asia. In India, he sailed to Kozhikode (Calicut) and there he visited a Mosque on the shore of Calicut. In 1341, Ibn Battuta was appointed by the Delhi Sultan to lead a diplomatic mission to the court of the Mongol emperor of China.
Q.11.In the past, Kerala was considered to be the
a. Capital of India.
b. Spice capital of the world.
c. Wheat producer of India
d. Paddy cultivator of India.
Answer:
(b)
Explanation: The state is very rich in producing cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, ginger and turmeric. The Phoenicians (ancient civilization) came to Kerala to trade spices, ivory and sandalwood.
Q.12.The two great mountain ranges that surround Ladakh are the
a. Great Himalaya and the Karakoram.
b. Shivalik and the Aravali.
c. Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.
d. Great Himalaya and the Shivalik.
Answer:
(a)
Explanation: The Himalaya and Karakoram are the highest mountain ranges in the world.
Q.13.The term Ladakh derives from the
a. Tibetan term “ La-tags”.
b. Chinese word Ladakhs.
c. Indian word Leh-lahs.
d. Tibetan term Lataks.
Answer:
(a)
Explanation: The meaning of “La-tags” is the land of the passes. In the past, the region was the crossroads of important trade routes.
Q.14.India is a land of diverse/
a. languages, cultures and music.
b. cultures, dance and festivals.
c. communities, dance and religion.
d. cultures, religion and communities.
Answer:
(d)
Explanation: There is a great diversity in people’s traditions, manners, habits, tastes and customs. Every region in India has different traditions and customs.
Q.15.The distinctive feature of Indian culture is
a. unity in diversity.
b. communalism.
c. factionalism
d. regionalism
Answer:
(a)
Explanation: India’s diversity has been counted as a source of its strength when the British ruled India. Inspite of diversity, people of India live in peace and harmony.
Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity Questions & Answer Set-2
Q.16.During the struggle for independence, all the sections of the people came together to oppose the
a. British rule in India.
b. Slavery in India.
c. Mughal rule in India.
d. English rule in India.
Answer:
(a)
Explanation: People from different sections of the society worked together to decide joint actions, went to jail together and found different ways to oppose the British rule in India.
Q.17.Diversity enriches our life and
a. country.
b. tehsil.
c. villages.
d. town.
Answer:
(a)
Explanation: People living in different parts of the country are considered to be Indians. Although, they follow different languages, living styles and culture, still they are united. Diversity has created a sense of unity among the Indians.
Q.18.People of Ladakh cultivate
a. paddy, pepper and wheat.
b. vegetables, cloves and bajra.
c. barley, wheat and peas.
d. pepper, cloves and cardamom.
Answer:
(c)
Explanation: The agricultural lands in Ladakh are not suitable for large scale agriculture. The staple crop of Ladakh is barley and in certain areas wheat, peas and vegetables are also grown.
Q.19.The most common Ladakhi dress is
a.Goncha.
b. Dhoti.
c. Lacha.
d. saree.
Answer:
(a)
Explanation: Goncha is a voluminous robe of thick woollen cloth with a colourful cummerbund (waist sash) at the waist, loose pyjamas, a top hat and long boots complete the dress as a whole. It is the traditional dress of both men and women of Ladakh.
Q.20.Ladakhi women wear an attractive headgear called
a. perak.
b. paghri.
c. turban.
d. robes.
Answer:
(a)
Explanation: Ladakhi women wear an attractive headgear called perak, mode of black lamb skin studded with semi precious turquoise stones, covering the head like a cobra’s hood and tapering a thin tail reaching down the back.