MCQ with Answers for Practice – History Chapter 9 – Family and Community
Class 6 Social Science – Exploring Society: India and Beyond
Theme D – Governance and Democracy
History Chapter 9: Family and Community
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – History Chapter 9: Family and Community
Multiple Choice Questions
- The family is considered the
a) Smallest unit of school
b) Fundamental unit of society
c) Largest social group
d) Government institution
Answer: b) Fundamental unit of society
- A family with grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts and children living together is called a
a) Small family
b) Nuclear family
c) Joint family
d) Modern family
Answer: c) Joint family
- A family consisting only of parents and their children is called a
a) Joint family
b) Community family
c) Tribal family
d) Nuclear family
Answer: d) Nuclear family
- Cooperation in family life means
a) Working alone
b) Working together
c) Earning money
d) Following strict rules
Answer: b) Working together
- The term dharma in family life refers to
a) Worship
b) Tradition
c) Duty
d) Wealth
Answer: c) Duty
- Which value means non-violence?
a) Dāna
b) Sevā
c) Tyāga
d) Ahimsa
Answer: d) Ahimsa
- The value of giving or charity in Indian culture is called
a) Dāna
b) Dharma
c) Seva
d) Yoga
Answer: a) Dāna
- In most Indian languages, cousins are often called
a) Friends
b) Neighbours
c) Brothers and sisters
d) Classmates
Answer: c) Brothers and sisters
- Who are usually responsible for raising children in a family?
a) Teachers
b) Parents
c) Neighbours
d) Government
Answer: b) Parents
- Which family type usually offers more independence and privacy?
a) Joint family
b) Nuclear family
c) Tribal family
d) Community family
Answer: b) Nuclear family
- In Shalini’s story, her family bought clothes for relatives to show
a) Wealth
b) Competition
c) Family support
d) Fashion
Answer: c) Family support
- Shalini accepted a simple dress because she understood the value of
a) Pride
b) Sacrifice
c) Anger
d) Luxury
Answer: b) Sacrifice
- In Tenzing’s story, his father helping with household work shows
a) Weakness
b) Laziness
c) Equality and cooperation
d) Strictness
Answer: c) Equality and cooperation
- Tenzing’s parents discuss special expenses together because
a) They are confused
b) They respect each other’s opinion
c) They are poor
d) They do not trust each other
Answer: b) They respect each other’s opinion
- Grandparents in a family often help by
a) Playing games only
b) Giving orders
c) Sharing stories and wisdom
d) Going to work
Answer: c) Sharing stories and wisdom
- A community is best described as
a) A political party
b) A group of connected families or people
c) Only people of one religion
d) A school group
Answer: b) A group of connected families or people
- Which of the following is an example of community cooperation?
a) Shopping alone
b) Celebrating festivals together
c) Watching TV
d) Playing video games
Answer: b) Celebrating festivals together
- In villages, communities often work together during
a) Exams
b) Harvesting and farming
c) Elections only
d) Shopping festivals
Answer: b) Harvesting and farming
- The Bhil community planted trees and built water structures to
a) Earn money
b) Help tourists
c) Serve their community and environment
d) Compete with cities
Answer: c) Serve their community and environment
- The tradition followed by the Bhil community for helping in times of need is called
a) Seva
b) Halma
c) Panchayat
d) Gram Sabha
Answer: b) Halma
- During the Chennai floods, many groups helped people by
a) Opening shops
b) Distributing food
c) Holding meetings
d) Building houses
Answer: b) Distributing food
- Kamal Parmar helped underprivileged children by
a) Giving them jobs
b) Teaching them after work hours
c) Sending them abroad
d) Building a school
Answer: b) Teaching them after work hours
- Kamal Parmar’s work shows the value of
a) Selfishness
b) Social service
c) Competition
d) Business skills
Answer: b) Social service
- Residents’ Welfare Associations are examples of
a) Schools
b) Joint families
c) Urban communities
d) Government offices
Answer: c) Urban communities
- Communities are called interdependent because
a) They fight with each other
b) They do not need anyone
c) They depend on one another for various needs
d) They follow the same religion
Answer: c) They depend on one another for various needs
- Which of the following is NOT a value taught in families?
a) Service
b) Sacrifice
c) Selfishness
d) Giving
Answer: c) Selfishness
- Which of the following groups can also be called a community?
a) A class in school
b) A sports club
c) A religious group
d) All of these
Answer: d) All of these
- Rules in a community are important because they
a) Create fear
b) Help the community function smoothly
c) Waste time
d) Are made for fun
Answer: b) Help the community function smoothly
- Families are important because they provide
a) Only food
b) Only shelter
c) Love, care and support
d) Only money
Answer: c) Love, care and support
- The main role of a community is to
a) Control people
b) Provide entertainment
c) Support and help its members
d) Compete with other communities
Answer: c) Support and help its members