This MCQ module is based on: Exercises — Beginnings of Indian Civilisation
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Exercises — Beginnings of Indian Civilisation
🎓 Class 6
Social Science
CBSE
Theory
Ch 6 — The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation
⏱ ~15 min
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Chapter Exercises
NCERT Exploring Society: India and Beyond | Chapter 6: The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation
NCERT Textbook Exercises
Q1. Why Does This Civilisation Have Several Names?
Q2. Write a Brief Report (150–200 words) on Achievements
Q3. Travelling from Harappa to Kalibangan
Q5. Objects That Feel Familiar Today
Q6. What Does Dholavira's Reservoir System Reflect?
Q7. 700 Wells in Mohenjo-daro
Q8. The Harappans Had a High Civic Sense
🎲 Practice True/False & Match
True or False
The Harappans kept a large army and weapons of war.
FalseThere is no evidence of an army or weapons. It appears to have been a relatively peaceful civilisation.
Harappan cities had underground drainage systems.
TrueThe Dancing Girl figurine was made of gold.
FalseThe Dancing Girl is made of bronze (an alloy of copper and tin).
Climate change was one of the factors that caused the decline of Harappan cities.
TrueLothal's dockyard basin is about the same length as one football ground.
FalseLothal's basin was 217 metres long — roughly the length of TWO football grounds.
Match the Following
Banawali
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Clay plough model (Haryana)
Karanpura
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Terracotta whistle (Rajasthan)
Bronze
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Copper + Tin alloy
~1900 BCE
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Decline of the Harappan civilisation
Ghaggar-Hakra
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Modern name of the dried Sarasvati River
Creative / Open-Ended
✎NCERT Q4: Imagine a Harappan person being transported to an average kitchen in today's India. What are the four or five biggest surprises awaiting them? Think about familiar and unfamiliar foods, cooking methods, and utensils.
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Practice Competency-Based Questions
Scenario: Two students are debating. Student A says: 'The Harappan civilisation was destroyed by foreign invaders.' Student B disagrees: 'No, the decline was caused by environmental factors.' Their teacher asks them to use evidence from the chapter to support their positions.
Q1. Which student's position is better supported by archaeological evidence?
L2 UnderstandQ2. The chapter mentions that Harappan culture and technology 'survived and was passed on'. What evidence supports this claim?
L3 ApplyQ3. Analyse why the term 'Indus Valley civilisation' is now considered outdated. What does this tell us about how historical knowledge evolves?
L4 AnalyseCreative Q. Write a letter from a Harappan reservoir maintenance worker to the city administrator, requesting resources for cleaning and repairs before the monsoon season.
L6 CreateKey Harappan Sites — Distance from Indus River
L4 AnalyseChapter 6: Beginnings of Indian Civilisation — All Parts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important questions in NCERT Class 6 History Chapter 6?
NCERT Class 6 History Chapter 6 includes multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, and competency-based questions (CBQ). Students should focus on key concepts, definitions, and application-based reasoning from the chapter for thorough exam preparation.
How to prepare for Class 6 History Chapter 6 board exam?
To prepare effectively for Class 6 History Chapter 6, read the NCERT textbook carefully, understand key definitions and concepts, practise all exercise questions, attempt CBQ-style questions for higher-order thinking, and revise diagrams, timelines, or data tables from the chapter.
What is the marking scheme for Class 6 History in CBSE?
The CBSE marking scheme for Class 6 History typically includes 1-mark MCQs, 3-mark short answer questions, and 5-mark long answer questions. Competency-based questions (CBQ) involving case studies and data interpretation are also included as per NEP 2020 guidelines.
Are NCERT exercises sufficient for Class 6 History exams?
NCERT exercises form the foundation for Class 6 History exams. Most CBSE board questions are directly or indirectly based on NCERT content. Practising all in-text and end-of-chapter questions along with CBQ-format practice ensures comprehensive preparation.
What types of questions come from Chapter 6 in Class 6 History?
Chapter 6 of Class 6 History typically features objective-type MCQs, assertion-reason questions, short descriptive answers, map-based or diagram questions, and case-study based CBQ questions testing analysis and evaluation skills.
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