Ch2 : Latitudes and Longitudes

   CBSE Class 6 - Geography(Sst) - CH 1- Latitudes And Longitudes

                                 Exercises

 

 

1. Question : Answer the following question briefly :-

(a) What is the true shape of the Earth ?
Answer : The Earth look like an orange, bulging on the side and slightly flat at the top and bottom. The true shape of the Earth is a geoid.

 (b) What is a globe ?
Answer : A globe is a three-dimensional representation of the Earth.

(c) What is the latitudinal value of the the Tropic of Cancer?

Answer : It is 23 1/2 degree North.

(d) What are the three heat zones of the Earth ?
Answer : The three heat zones of the Earth are torrid zones, temperate zone and frigid zone.

(e) What are parallel of latitude and meridian of  longitude?

Answer: All parallel circle from the equator up to the poles are called parallels of latitude . Meridians of longitudes are the lines running from north pole to the south poles.

(f) Why does the torrid zone receive maximum amount of heat ?

Answer : The torrid zone  is the area that receive maximum heat of the Sun because the mid day Sun is exactly overhead at least once in a year on all latitude in between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

(g) Why is 5.30 p.m. in India and 12:00 noon in Londen ?

Answer : The time difference between India and London is 5 and a half hours. India is located east of the Greenwich at 82 degree 30 E. So, it will be 5:30 pm in India when it is 12 noon in London. 

The time difference between each degree of longitude is 4 minute and since India is in the east, the time here will be ahead of the Greenwich time.

2. Question : Tick the correct correct answer
(a) The value of the prime meridian is 
(i) 90 degree   (ii) 0 degree   (iii) 60 degree
 Answer : (ii) 0 degree

(b) The frigid zone lies near 
(i) the Poles    (ii) the Equator   (iii) the Tropic of Cancer

Answer : (i) the Poles

(c) The total number of Longitudes are :
(i) 360    (ii) 180    (iii) 90
Answer : (i) 360

(d) The Antarctic circle is located in

(a) the Northern Hemisphere
(b) the Southern Hemisphere
(c) the Eastern Hemisphere
Answer : (b) The southern Hemisphere

(e) Grid is a network of 
(i) parallel of latitudes and meridians of longitudes
(ii) the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
Answer : (a) parallel of latitudes and meridians of longitudes

3. Question. Fill in the blanks 

(a) The Tropic of Capricorn is located at  23 and half degree south.
(b) The Standard Meridian of India is 82 degree 30 East
(c) The 0 degree Meridian i s also known as Prime Meridian.
(d) The distance between the longitude decreases towards Poles.
 (e) The Arctic Circle is located in the Northern hemisphere

Ch 1 : The Earth In The Solar System

CBSE Class 6 - Geography(Sst) - CH 1-The Earth In The Solar System

                                                   Exercise


1.  (a)  How does a planet differ from a star?
Answer.A planet differs from the star in the following ways : -
             

Star	Planet
Stars emit a large amount of heat and light  They are big heavenly bodies There are many stars which we cannot see with our naked eyes	They do not have heat and light of their own.They only reflect the light of the sun. Planets are called   ' Wanderers' because they revolve around the sun in fixed orbit. Planets can be seen with the help of the telescope.

(b)  What is the meant by the 'solar system'?
Answer. The sun, the planets, and satellites together with other minor bodies make up the solar system.The sun is at the center of the solar system. The planets revolve around the sun in their fixed orbits. The satellites revolve around the planets.


(c) Name all planets according to their distance from the sun.
Answer.   The  planets according to their didtance from the sun are: Mercury, Venus, Earth.Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, pluto.

(d)   Why is the earth called a unique planet?
Answer. The Earth is called a unique planet because of the following reasons : -
(i) Earth called a unique planet because Conditions favourable to support life are found only on the earth '.it is neither too hor noor too cold.
(ii) Earth has surface water which is very necessary for our survival.
(iii) It has life giving Oxygen and the Ozone layer which protects us from the harmful rays of the Sun.

(e) Why do we see only one side of the moon always ?
Answers : The moon revolves around the Earth in about 27 days. It takes exactly the same time to rotate on its axis. To complete both the moments, the Moon takes the same time. This is the reason why we see only one side of the Moon.

(f) What is Universe?
Answer. The universe is the whole body of stars. planets, satellites and gases . it is endless. Stars are huge bodies of glowing gases e.g. sun. Planets and satellites do not have heat and light of  their own. They are lit by the light of stars.

2.Question.Tick the correct answer.
(a) The planet known as the "Earth's Twin is.
1.Jupiter.            2.Saturn.               3. Venus.
Answer : 3. Venus
(b) Which is the third nearest planet to the sun.
1.Venus           2.Earth.          3.Mercurry.
Answer : 2. Earth
(c) All the planets move around the sun in a.
1.Circular path.       2.Rectangular path.  3.Elliptical path. 
 Answer : 3.Elliptical path.
(d) The pole star indicates the direction to the.
1. South      2.North.           3. East.
Answer : 2. North.
(e) Asteroids are found between the orbit of.
1.Saturn and Jupiter.      2.Mars and Jupiter.       3.The Earth and Mars.
 2.Mars and Jupiter

3. Question : Fill in the blanks.

1. A group of stars forming various pattern is called constellation.
2. A huge system of stars is called galaxy.
3. Moon is the closest celestial body to our earth.
4. Earth is the third nearest planet to the sun.
5. Planets do not have their own heat and light.

 

Ch 10 : The Banyan Tree

                  CBSE Class 6 - English - CH  10 - The Banyan Tree

 

                                 Exercise
1.Question.(i)  "It was to battle of champions"
(i) What qualities did the two champions have? Pick out words and phrases from paragraph above this line in the text and write them down:
 
Answer. Mongoose                          Cobra

1. A superb fighter.                 1. Skillful and experienced fighter.
2. clever.                                 2. move swiftly. 
3. aggressive.                          3. had poison filled sacs.

(ii) What did the cobra and the mongoose do, to show their readiness for the fight?
Answer. The cobra raised half of its body off the ground , and spread his broad,, spotted hood.
              The mongoose also made his tact fluffy. the long hair on his back also stood up.
             Thus both the fighters showed their readiness to fight.

  
2. Question. Who were the other two spectators? what did they do? (Did they join in the fight?)
Answer. The other two  spectators were a myna and a wild crow.   Yes they did join the fight with Cobra.

3.Question. Read the descriptions below of what the snake did and what the mongoose did. Arrange their actions in the proper order.
Snake                                                                Mongoose
1.ceased to struggle                                    grabbed the snake by the snout.
2.tried to mesmerism the mongoose         dragged the snake into the bushes.                    
3.coiled itself around the mongoose          darted away and bit the cobra on the back.    
4.struck the crow.                                        pretended to attack the cobra on one side
5. Struck again and missed                         refused to look into the snake's eye's                               
6.struck on the side that the                       sprang aside, jumped in the bit
   mongoose pretended  to attack.           .



Answer.

•          tried to measmerise the mongoose.
•         refuseed to look into the snake's eyes
•         mongoose Prentended to attack the cobra on side.    
•         struck on the side that the mongoose pretended  to attack.
•         darted away and bit the cObra on the back. 
•         Struck again and missed.
•         struck the crow.
•         grabbed the snake by the snout.
•         coiled itself around the mongoose
•         ceased to struggle
•         dragged the snake into the bushes.

4 .Question. (1) What happened to the crow in the end?
                      (2) What did the myna do in the end?
Answer. They watched from the cactus plant. At times they dived into attack the cobra. The crow once failed to fly back to its perch. It was bitten and killed by the cobra.The myna was saved. It flew down and, saw the dead snake in the bushes, congratulated the winner and finally flew away.

Ch 9 : Desert Animals

              CBSE Class 6 - English - CH  9 - Desert Animals


                               Exercise

1.Question. Talk to your partner and say whether the following statements are True or False.
(1) No animals can survive without water. (True)
(2) Desert are endless and sand dunes. (False)
(3) Most snakes are harmless. (True)
(4) Snakes cannot hear, but they can feel vibrations through the ground. (True)
(5) Camels store water in their humps. (False)

2.Question.
(i) How do desert animals survive without water?
Answer. The desert animals find different ways to get and store water.

(ii) How do mongooses kill snakes?
Answer. Mongooses like to hunt together. They are famous for killing snakes without getting hurt themselves. They can move very fast. They get aside each time the snake tries to bite them. They quickly attack and kill it.

(iii) How does the hump of the camels help them to survive when there is no water?
Answer. Some camels have only a single hump, others have two singal hump camel is used for riding. The hump, people wrongly believe, stores water. it is ful of fat. The fat serves has food for the animal.

Ch 8 : A Game Of Chance

             CBSE Class 6 - English - CH  8 - A Game Of Chance

                              Exercise

1.Why do you think Rasheed's uncle asked him  not to buy anything in his absence?
Answer. The uncle new how to the clever shopkeeper could cheat a littl innocent boy. So he warned Rasheed neither to buy  anything in his absence, nor go from that place.

2.Why was the shop called 'Lucky Shop'?
Answer.  The shop was called Lucky shop because it gave a chance to try one's luck.One had to select six discs and total  the numbers written on it. He paid 50 paise and won the thing marked with that total number.

3. An old man won a clock and sold it back to the shopkeeper. How much money did he make?
Anwser. The  old man added up the numbers or six discs. He got a beautiful clock marked 15 the shopkeeper bought back  the clock. The  old man made Rs.15 and went away very pleased.

4. How many prizes did the boy win? What were they?
Answer. The boy won for prizes in all. these were a comb, a fountain pen, a wrist watch and a table lamp.

5.Why was Rasheed upset?
Answer. Rasheed was upset because he bad lost all his money and got nothing.He called it his bad nothing.
He called it is  bad luck.His uncle explained to him that he had been be fooled and cheated by the shopkeeper.

6.In what way did the shopkeeper make a fool of Rasheed?
Answer. The shopkeeper played tricks to tempt Rasheed to try his luck. Every time Radheed played the game, he got only some cheap thing which was bought back by the  shopkeeper. In this way Rasheed lost all his money.

Ch 7 : Fair Play

                     CBSE Class 6 - English - CH  7 - Fair Play

                                             Exercise

1.Question. When the situation changed’ what is being referred to?
Answer. Jumman promised to support his old aunt as long as she lived. So she transferred her property to him. But after a couple of years he and his wife forgot the promise and began to harass. Thus the situation changed.

2.Question. When Jumman’s aunt realized that she was not welcome in his house, what arrangement did she suggest?
Answer. The old lady realized that she was an unwanted burden on Jumman. So she suggested a way out. She demanded a monthly allowance so that she might allowance so that she might set up a separate kitchen.

3.Question. What was the villager‘s reaction when the aunt explained her case to them?
Answer. The old aunt went the every house in the village to seek support. But the most of the villagers either laughed at her or advised her to make peace with Jumman. Very few sympathized with her.

4.Question. Why was Jumman happy over Algu’s nomination as head Panch?
Answer. Jumman felt inwardly happy when the old aunt named Algu as head Panch. The reason for his happiness was that he was sure to get decision in his favour from his best friend Algu.

5.Question. “God lives in the heart of the Panch”, the aunt said. What did she mean?
Answer. She meant that a panch has nor friend enemy. He upholds firmly what is fair, just and true. This is godly virtue. The Panch thus becomes the mouthpiece of God.

6.Question. What was Algu‘s verdict as head panch? How did Jumman take it?
Answer. As head panch Algu set aside his personal feelings for his friend. He heard Jumman case and cross-examined him. Finally h announced that Jumman must either grant his aunt monthly allowance or return her property to him.

7.Question. Algtu found himself in a tight spot. What was his Problem?
Answer. Algu go into trouble. He had sold one bullock Samjhu Shau who starved the animal to death. When Algu demanded the price of the bullock after a few months, Sahu got angry. He refused to pay even a penny for the worthless animal. Algu had to approach the Panchayat for Justice.

8.Question. Why was Algu upset over Jumman‘s nomination head Panch?
Answer. Algu’s knew that Jumman had become his enemy after the verdict he had given in favour of the old aunt. He had a fear that Jumman would naturally try to take revenge as head Panch. So his heart sank and he lost all hope.

9.Question. What was Jumman’s verdict as head Panch? How did Algu take it?
Answer. On occupying the post of a Panch, Jumman became sensible and justice loving. He gave the verdict in favour of Algu. He ordered Sahu to pay the price of bullock that he owed to Algu.

Ch 6 : Who I Am ?

   CBSE Class 6 - Science - CH  6 - Who I Am ?

                              Exercise

A.Question.  Answer of the following question.
1.    Peter’s favourite day of the week is  Sunday because on that day the whole family goes to see a film, eat
ice-cream and peanuts.
2.    Nasir wants to learn how to preserve cotton seeds as not to buy new seeds every year.
3.   Dolma believes that he can make a good Prime Minister because  he is intelligent and thoughtful. He has big plans for a happy and progressive India.

B.    Write T or F  against each of the statements:
1.    Peter is an only child. F
2.    When Serbjit gets angry he shouts at people. F
3.    Nasir lives in the city. F
4.    Radha’s mother enjoys doing things with her.T

Ch 5 : A Different Kind of School

           CBSE Class 6 - English - CH 16 - A Different Kind of School

                               Exercise

1.Question. Why do you think the writer visit Miss Beam’s school?
Answer. The writer visited Miss Beam’s school to see what her original method of teaching was. He had heard a lot about the school.

2.Question. What was the ‘game’ was the every child in the school had to play?
Answer. Every child in the school had to play the game of being blind, lame deaf, or dumb at least once during the session. He had his eyes bandaged or his one leg tied up. This made of blind or lame for a day.  He was helped and guided by another boy. This game made the child understand and also share misfortune.

3.Question. Each term every child has one blind day, one lame   day……’complete the line. Which day was the hardest? Why was it hardest?
Answer. The blind Day’ was really the hardest or most difficult. The bandaged  girl also admitted that it was awful to be blind. One couldn’t see anything. One felt he/she was going to hit by something every moment. It was great relief just to sit down.

4.Question. What was the purpose of these special days?
Answer. There was a purpose behind these special days at  Beam’s school.
 

Ch 4 : An Indian American Woman in space. Kaplana Chawla :

CBSE Class 6 - English - CH  4 -  An Indian American Woman in space. Kaplana Chawla

                              Exercise   

1.    Question.  Where was Kalpana Chawla born?  Why is she called an Indian- American?
Answer.  Kalpana Chawla was born in  Karna l, Haryana. By her birth in India, she was an Indian citizen. But she obtained American citizenship. So she is called an Indian American.

2.    Question. When and why did she go to U.S.? Who did she marry?
Answer. She went to the us for a master’s degree. Later she earned her doctorate in aerospace engineering. She married an American flight instructor jean Pierre Harrison.

3.    Question. How did she become an astronaut? What gave her the idea that she could be an astronaut?
Answer. In 1994, she was selected by NASA for training as an astronaut. Her first space mission was in the space shuttle Columbia. After qualifying as a pilot, the idea to become an astronaut came to her mind.

4.    Question. What abilities must an astronaut have, according to the journalist?
Answer. An aspiring astronaut needs a wide range of information. He should know a lot about everything, from Biology to aeronautical engineering.

5.    Question. What does Kalpana  Chawala say about pursuing is  dream? Do you agree with her that success is possible?
Answer.  Kalpana  Chalwa sent a message from aboard  Columbia to the students of her college in Chandigarh. She assured them that they could very well realize their dream success. The path was there. She wished them to find that path and walk on it with courage. She wished them a great journey.

Ch 3 : Taro’s Reward ?

CBSE Class 6 - English - CH  3 - Taro's Reward ?

Exercise

1.Question. Why did Taro run in the direction of the stream?
Answer. Taro ran in the direction of the sound of flowing water. because he was thirsty. Secondly, he had never before seen any spring in that part of the forest.

2.Question. How did Taro’s father show his happiness after drinking sake?
Answer. Taro’s father drank the Sake and was delighted. He stopped shivering. He also danced a little with joy.

3.Question. Why did the waterfall give Taro Sake and others water?
Answer. The waterfall favoured Taro because he was sincere, kind, hard working and obedient to his parents. Other people were just greedy. They reached there to collect Sake for their own pleasure.

4.Question. Why did the villagers want to drown Taro?
Answer. The villagers tasted the liquid and found it just plain cold water. They shouted angrily that Taro had befooled them. So they wanted to punish Taro and drown him in the waterfall.

5.Question. Why did the Emperor reward Taro?
Answer. The Emperor rewarded Taro in order to encourage other children also to obey, love and serve their parents.

Ch 2 : How the Dog Found Himself A Master ?

CBSE Class 6 - English - CH  2 - How The Dog Found Himself A Master ?

                                               Exercises

1.Question : Why did the dog feel the needed for a master? Answer : The dog felt sick and tired of wandering alone in search of food. Secondly, he was afraid of other animals stronger than him. So he felt the need to have a master.

2. Question : Who did he first choose as his master? Why did he leave that master?
Answer : The dog first chose a big wolf as his master. The wolf agreed to take him in his service. But the sight of a bear made him run off out of fear. Seeing that the bear was stronger than the wolf, the dog left him and changed his master.

3. Question : Who did he choose next?
Answer : The dog first took up service with the wolf. But he found the wolf afraid of the bear, The stronger of the two. So he chose bear as his new master.

4. Question : Why did he serve the lion for a long time?
Answer : The bear was strong but weaker than the lion. The lion ruled the forest. He was said to be the strongest beast on the earth. So the dog left the bear and joined the lion. He now felt safe and happy in the forest. So he served lion for a long time.

5. Question : Who did he finally choose as his master and why?
Answer : The dog one day found the lion also afraid of man. The lion decided to keep away from man. So the dog finally realised that man was the strongest creature on the earth. So he joined man. He still continues to be man’s most loyal servant.

Ch 1 : Who Did Patrick's Homework ?

 CBSE Class 6 - Science - CH  1  - Who Did Patrick's Homework ?

 

Exercise

 

1. What did Patrick think his cat was playing with?what was it really ?
Answer. Patrick thought that his cat with a doll was playing with a doll. But he was mistaken. The doll was really a Little man or elf.

2. Why did the little man grant Patrick a wish?
Answer. The little man was in serious trouble or danger. He appealed to Patrick to save his life from the cat. In return he promised to fulfill one wish of Patrick.

3. What was Patrick’s wish?
Answer. Patrick wished that the little man or elf should do all his homework till the end of the session.

4.In what subject. Did the little man need help, to do Patrick ‘s homework ?
Answer. The little man needed Patrick’s help in English, Math, and History.

5.How did Patrick’s help him?
Answer. Patrick had to consult a dictionary, guide the elf in doing sums in arithmetic and read out portions from history book.

6.Who do you think did Patrick’s homework . the little man, or Patrick himself? Give reasons for your Answer.
Answer. Truly speaking, it was not the elf but. Patrick himself who had done all the homework.

English Textbook Solutions Class 6

As there are Two books of English in class 6

1) Honeysuckle
2) A Pact With The Sun

First the Honeysuckle solutions have been solved and after that
A Pact With The sun.


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