Solutions For Class 6 SST 2026-27

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Chapter 1: All about History

[A] Answer the following questions.

Question 1: What do you mean by Archaeological Sources?

Answer: Archaeological sources are the physical remains of the past that help us learn about history, such as tools, buildings, inscriptions, coins, and pottery.

Question 2: What are Material remains?

Answer: Material remains are objects left behind by people of the past, like weapons, ornaments, utensils, and ruins of houses and temples.

Question 3: What are called the Literary Sources of information?

Answer: Literary sources are written records of the past, such as books, manuscripts, religious texts, and historical writings.

Question 4: In which languages were the Buddhist and Jaina texts written?

Answer: Buddhist texts were mainly written in Pali, and Jaina texts were written in Prakrit.

Question 5: Name two epics.

Answer: Two famous epics are the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

Question 6: Who wrote Rajtarangini?

Answer: The Rajtarangini was written by Kalhana.

[B]. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

Question 1: The description of the military achievements of Samudragupta is Found in............

Answer: the Allahabad Pillar Inscription.

Question 2: The oldest inscription deciphered so far was issued by ......................

Answer: Ashoka

Question 3: Chinese pilgrim Hiuen-Tsang who visited India during the reign of............. .

Answer: Harsha

Question 4: The year 1 A.D. immediately follows the year 1 B.C. as there is no existence of any ...............year in the above consideration.

Answer: Zero Year

Question 5: ................is the first ever empire of ancient India.

Answer: Magadha

[C]. Write whether the following statements are true or false.

Question 1: Shaka ruler Rudradaman's achievements were recorded in Prakrit in the Rock Inscription.

Answer:False. - The famous rock inscription of Rudradaman I (Junagadh/Girnar inscription) was written in Sanskrit, not Prakrit. In fact, it is one of the earliest long inscriptions in classical Sanskrit.

Question 2: Vedas, Puranas etc. written in Sanskrit.

Answer: True. Ancient Indian texts like the Vedas and Puranas were primarily composed in Sanskrit.

Question 3: The birth year of Jesus Christ is considered to be the demarcating line between the B.C and the A.D.

Answer: True. The traditionally accepted birth year of Jesus Christ is used as the dividing line between B.C. (Before Christ) and A.D. (Anno Domini) in the Gregorian calendar system.

Question 4: BCE stands for Before Christian Era.

Answer: False.Although the calendar system is based on the birth of Jesus Christ, there is no year 0 in the system. The sequence goes from 1 B.C. directly to A.D. 1, so his exact birth year is not a precise “demarcating line.

Question 5: To understand our Future we need to know about our past.

Answer: False. BCE stands for “Before Common Era,” not “Before Christian Era.” It is a secular term used in place of B.C. (Before Christ).

[D]. Write down the answers in brief.

Question 1. Write a short note on the Archaeological Sources.

Answer: Archaeological Sources Archaeological sources are the material remains of the past that help historians understand ancient civilizations and cultures. These sources include monuments, buildings, inscriptions, coins, tools, pottery, sculptures, and ruins found during excavations. They provide valuable information about the lifestyle, economy, religion, and political systems of ancient people. Archaeological discoveries help verify historical facts and fill gaps where written records are not available.

Question 2. Discuss briefly about the importance of the geographical framework of any country

Answer: The geographical framework of a country plays an important role in shaping its history, culture, and development. Natural features such as mountains, rivers, plains, climate, and forests influence agriculture, trade, settlement patterns, and transportation. Geography also affects the defense and security of a country. For example, rivers support farming and provide water, while mountains can act as natural barriers against invasions. Thus, geography strongly influences the economic, social, and political life of a nation.

Question 3. Write a short note on the Literary Sources.

Answer: Literary sources are written records that provide information about the past. These include religious texts, historical books, biographies, poems, travel accounts, and official documents. Literary sources help historians understand the ideas, beliefs, culture, and events of different periods. Examples include ancient scriptures, chronicles, and writings of travelers. These sources are important for studying history, although they must be carefully examined to separate facts from opinions or myths.