Test 1-Locating Places on the Earth-Class 6-Social Science

 Social Science Test

(Total Marks: 25)      

Chapter-1 (Locating Places on the Earth)             

Class 6

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Instructions:

• All questions are compulsory.
• Answer neatly and to the point.
• Marks are assigned as per question type.

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) [1 × 5 = 5 marks]

Choose the correct option:

1. Which of the following is a component of a map?
   a) Distance
   b) Symbols
   c) Direction
   d) All of the above
2. What is the longitude of the Prime Meridian?
   a) 0°
   b) 90°
   c) 180°
   d) 45°
3. Which is the largest parallel of latitude?
   a) Tropic of Cancer
   b) Equator
   c) Tropic of Capricorn
   d) Arctic Circle
4. Which body determines the time zones of the world?
   a) International Date Line Organization
   b) Greenwich Observatory
   c) United Nations
   d) World Time Committee
5. Which type of map shows mountains, rivers, and plains?
   a) Political Map
   b) Thematic Map
   c) Physical Map
   d) Road Map
   

Section B: Very Short Answer Questions (1 Mark Each) [1 × 5 = 5 marks]

6. What are cardinal directions?

7. What is an atlas?

8. What is the importance of the International Date Line?

9. What is the latitude of the North Pole?

10. Why do we use symbols on maps?

Section C: Short Answer Questions (2 Marks Each) [2 × 2 = 4 marks]

11. What is the difference between local time and standard time

12. Explain why India follows only one time zone despite its large size.

Section D: Long Answer Questions (3 Marks Each) [3 × 2 = 6 marks]

13. Why is the Equator called the “greatest circle” on Earth

14. How do latitudes and longitudes help us locate places on Earth?

Section E: Long Answer Question (5 Marks) [5 × 1 = 5 marks]

(Attempt any ONE of the two questions.)

15. Explain the significance of time zones and how they are determined using longitudes.                                                                           OR

16. Describe the three main types of maps and their uses.

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