Social Science Notes Class 6 English Medium 2026-27

Social Science Chapter 9. Family and Community

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Chapter 9. Family and Community

Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is the fundamental and most ancient unit of society?

   1. School
   2. Family
   3. Market
   4. Government

2. Which type of family generally consists of a couple and their children?

   1. Joint family
   2. Nuclear family
   3. Extended community
   4. Village family

3. Which principle means doing one's duty?

   1. Ahimsa
   2. Dāna
   3. Dharma
   4. Tyāga

4. Which of the following means selfless service?

   1. Sevā
   2. Dāna
   3. Tyāga
   4. Dharma

5. Which value means non-violence?

   1. Dāna
   2. Ahimsa
   3. Sevā
   4. Tyāga

6. What do children learn in the family?

   1. Only academic subjects
   2. Values, traditions and responsibilities
   3. Only games
   4. Only occupations

7. Which of the following is a shared natural resource?

   1. Personal diary
   2. Water
   3. School uniform
   4. Personal mobile phone

8. Halma is associated with which community?

   1. Bhil community
   2. Sikh community
   3. Parsi community
   4. Garo community

9. The Halma tradition is mainly based on:

   1. Competition
   2. Collective action and service
   3. Individual profit
   4. Trade

10. Jhabua is located in which state?

    1. Gujarat
    2. Rajasthan
    3. Madhya Pradesh
    4. Maharashtra

11. Which tradition helped the Bhil community address the water crisis around Jhabua?

    1. Onam
    2. Halma
    3. Bihu
    4. Pongal

12. Which organisation is an example of a modern urban community?

    1. Residents' Welfare Association
    2. Family council
    3. Village panchayat only
    4. Joint family

13. What does interdependence mean?

    1. Living completely independently
    2. Depending on one another
    3. Avoiding other people
    4. Competing with everyone

14. Which of the following can be a basis for forming a community?

    1. Religion
    2. Occupation
    3. Common interest
    4. All of these

15. During which disaster did many groups come forward to help people in Chennai?

    1. Chennai floods of 2015
    2. Chennai earthquake of 2010
    3. Chennai drought of 2005
    4. Chennai cyclone of 2000

Section B – Fill in the Blanks

1. Family is the __________ and most ancient unit of society.
2. A family in which several generations live together is called a __________ family.
3. The principle of doing one's duty is called __________.
4. Non-violence is known as __________.
5. Selfless service is called __________.
6. The Bhil tradition of collective action is called __________.
7. Water, grazing lands and forest produce can be __________ resources.
8. Modern urban communities may be organised through Residents' Welfare __________.
9. Depending on one another is called __________.
10. A community may be formed on the basis of religion, region, occupation or common __________.

Section C – True or False

1. Family is an important foundation of human society.
2. Only joint families can teach values to children.
3. Every family member has certain roles and responsibilities.
4. Dharma means doing one's duty.
5. Communities never share natural resources.
6. Halma is associated with the Bhil community.
7. Community service always requires personal financial gain.
8. Residents' Welfare Associations are examples of urban communities.
9. A person can belong to more than one community.
10. Different communities can be interdependent.

Section D – Answer in One or Two Sentences

1. What is a family?
2. What is a joint family?
3. What is a nuclear family?
4. Why is family called a school of values?
5. What is meant by cooperation?
6. What is dharma?
7. What is a community?
8. What are shared natural resources?
9. What is Halma?
10. What is community service?
11. What is interdependence?
12. What is a Residents' Welfare Association?

Section E – Short Answer Questions

1. Explain the importance of family in human society.
2. Write any four differences between a joint family and a nuclear family.
3. Explain the roles and responsibilities of family members.
4. How does a family teach children values and traditions?
5. Explain the importance of sharing and cooperation in family life.
6. Explain the meaning of ahimsa, dāna, sevā and tyāga.
7. How do communities cooperate in using shared natural resources?
8. Explain the importance of community rules and responsibilities.
9. How did the Bhil community use the Halma tradition to address the water crisis?
10. How do communities help people during natural disasters and emergencies?
11. Explain the role of Residents' Welfare Associations in urban communities.
12. Why are different communities described as interdependent?

Section F – Long Answer Questions

1. Explain how family acts as the foundation of society. Discuss the importance of love, care, cooperation, sharing and responsibility in family life.

2. Compare joint families and nuclear families. Explain the advantages and challenges associated with both types of families.

3. What is a community? Explain the different ways in which people can form communities and give suitable examples.

4. Describe the Halma tradition of the Bhil community. How did collective action help in water conservation and environmental protection around Jhabua?

5. Explain the meaning of interdependence. How do people and communities depend on one another in everyday life?

Section G – Case-Based Questions

Case Study 1: A family has several generations living together. Grandparents look after the children, parents manage their work and children help with household activities. The family shares food, resources and responsibilities.

1. What type of family is described here?
2. How does sharing responsibility help the family?
3. What values can children learn from such a family?

Case Study 2: A group of people in a village decides to conserve water. They work together to dig trenches and create water-harvesting structures. Nobody expects payment for the work.

1. What value is demonstrated by the people?
2. Which Bhil tradition is related to such collective action?
3. How can such activities benefit the environment?

Case Study 3: Residents of an apartment complex make rules regarding waste disposal, cleanliness of common areas and the care of pets.

1. What type of community is described here?
2. What organisation may make such rules?
3. Why are such rules necessary?

Section H – Think and Answer

1. Why should family responsibilities not always be left to one person?
2. How can children contribute to their family?
3. Why is it important to protect shared natural resources?
4. Can a person belong to several communities at the same time? Give examples.
5. How can students contribute to their school community?
6. What can we learn from the Halma tradition?
7. How does community cooperation help during emergencies?
8. Why is interdependence important in modern society?

Section I – Activity

1. Draw a simple family tree showing at least three generations of your family.
2. Make a list of five responsibilities that family members share at home.
3. Identify three communities to which you belong and write one common feature of each.
4. Make a poster on “Cooperation Makes a Community Strong”.
5. Prepare a short report on how people in your locality manage a shared resource such as water, roads, parks or waste.

Answer Key – MCQs