Chapter-India’s Cultural Roots(Worksheet) Subject Social Science Class VI
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India’s Cultural Roots
Class-6 Subject-Social Science
1 Which is the oldest Veda?
a) Sāma Veda b) Atharva Veda
c) Ṛig Veda d) Yajur Veda
2. The Vedic hymns were composed by:
a) Kings and warriors b) Rishis and Rishikas
c) Monks d) Tribal leaders
3. What language were the Vedas written in?
a) Hindi b) Prakrit
c) Sanskrit d) Tamil
4. Siddhārtha Gautama became the Buddha after attaining enlightenment at:
a) Lumbini b) Varanasi
c) Bodh Gaya d) Sarnath
5. What is the meaning of the term “Veda” in Sanskrit?
a) Knowledge b) Truth
c) Wisdom d) Life
6. Jainism focuses on:
a) Conquest of kingdoms
b) Conquest of ignorance and attachment
c) Worship of gods
d) Building temples
7. Which saying is attributed to Mahāvīra?
a) “You are That”
b) “May all beings be happy”
c) “All living beings should not be harmed”
d) “Conquer yourself to win the world”
8. How long did Mahāvīra practice asceticism before enlightenment?
a) 6 years b) 12 years
c) 20 years d) 30 years
9. How many tribes are officially listed in India?
a) 500 b) 705
c) 1000 d) 1200
10. Tribal and Hindu belief systems have influenced each other through:
a) Conflict b) Ritual borrowing
c) Storytelling d) Mutual exchange
11. What is a “Jataka” tale?
a) A story of the Buddha’s past lives
b) A Vedic hymn
c) A Jain scripture
d) A Vedic ritual
12. Which term refers to the concept of “many-sidedness” in Jainism?
a) Anekāntavāda b) Ahimsa c) Aparigraha d) Sangha
13. What is the primary goal of Yoga according to Vedic tradition?
a) Physical fitness b) Material success
c) Realization of Brahman d) Social status
14. Which mantra translates to “I am Brahman”?
a) Tat tvam asi b) Aham brahmāsmi
c) Ekam sat d) Sarve bhavantu sukhinah
15. What does the Vedic statement “ekam sat viprā bahudhā vadanti” signify?
a) The soul is eternal b) Unity in diversity
c) Worship of nature d) Rebirth and karma
Match the Following:
Column – A | Column – B |
16). Charvaka | a). Non-violence |
17). Jainism | b). Materialism |
18). Buddhism | c). Sacred hymns |
19). Vedanta | d). Enlightenment |
20). Vedas | e). Unity with Brahman |
Answer: 16-b, 17-a, 18-d, 19-e, 20-c
State Whether True or False:
21. The Sangha in Buddhism refers to a community of monks.
22. Vedic hymns were originally written on palm-leaf manuscripts.
23. The term “ahimsa” in Jainism means non-violence and is central to its teachings.
24. The Buddha attained enlightenment under a banyan tree at Bodh Gaya.
25.Folk and tribal traditions in India have had no interaction with mainstream Hindu beliefs.
Answer:
21- True
22- False
23- True
24- False
25- False
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