Practice Worksheet : History Chapter 9 – Family and Community Class 6 Social Science
(CBSE Class 6 Social Science – ‘Exploring Society: India and Beyond‘ Book)
Class 6 Social Science – History Chapter 9 Family and Community – Practice Worksheet
Class 6 Social Science – Exploring Society: India and Beyond
Theme D – Governance and Democracy
History Chapter 9: Family and Community
Complete Worksheet for Class 6 Social Science – Chapter 9 : Family and Community (Exploring Society: India and Beyond Textbook).
WORKSHEET
Name: ____________ Class: ______ Date: ____________
SECTION A – Multiple Choice Questions (1 × 10 = 10)
- A joint family usually includes
a) Only parents and children
b) Grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins
c) Only two people
d) Friends living together - A nuclear family consists of
a) Many generations
b) Only grandparents
c) Parents and their children
d) Neighbours and relatives - The family is called the __________ unit of society.
a) Newest
b) Temporary
c) Fundamental and ancient
d) Weakest - Cooperation means
a) Working alone
b) Working together
c) Refusing to help
d) Competing with others - Children learn values such as seva and tyaga mainly in the
a) Market
b) Playground
c) Family
d) Office - In many Indian languages, cousins are considered as
a) Distant relatives
b) Neighbours
c) Brothers and sisters
d) Strangers - The story of Shalini shows the value of
a) Competition
b) Sharing and support
c) Anger
d) Pride - Tenzing’s family lived in
a) Kerala
b) Gujarat
c) Meghalaya
d) Punjab - A community is a group of
a) Only family members
b) Connected people
c) Strangers
d) Only children - Residents’ Welfare Associations are mostly found in
a) Forests
b) Villages only
c) Urban areas
d) Mountains only
SECTION B – Fill in the Blanks (1 × 10 = 10)
- The family is the most __________ unit of society.
- A joint family has several __________ living together.
- Cooperation means __________ together.
- Children learn traditions from their __________.
- Shalini’s family was preparing for the festival of __________.
- Tenzing’s grandfather helped him with his __________.
- Communities often share natural __________ like water and forests.
- The Bhil community followed the __________ tradition.
- Kamal Parmar helped __________ children in Ahmedabad.
- Communities are __________ on one another.
SECTION C – True or False (1 × 10 = 10)
- A nuclear family includes many uncles and cousins.
- Family members depend on one another.
- Shalini was unhappy to help her relatives.
- Tenzing’s father shared household responsibilities.
- Grandparents have no role in a family.
- Communities celebrate festivals together.
- All community rules are always written down.
- The Bhils worked only for money.
- Kamal Parmar provided free education and food.
- A person can belong to many communities.
SECTION D – Match the Following (5 × 1 = 5)
Column A | Column B
Joint family | Many generations together
Nuclear family | Parents and children
Halma | Helping tradition of Bhils
Onam | Festival in Kerala
Residents’ Welfare Association | Urban community group
SECTION E – Very Short Answer Questions (2 × 5 = 10)
- What is a joint family?
- What does cooperation mean?
- Name one value children learn in the family.
- What is a community?
- Name one example of community help mentioned in the chapter.
SECTION F – Short Answer Questions (3–4 sentences) (3 × 5 = 15)
- How do families teach responsibilities?
- How did Shalini’s family show family values?
- What roles do grandparents play in a family?
- How do communities support each other in villages?
- What did Kamal Parmar do for his community?
SECTION G – Long Answer Questions (More than 6 sentences) (5 × 2 = 10)
- Explain the importance of family in a person’s life.
- Describe how community life encourages cooperation and responsibility.
SECTION H – Activity / Project Work (5 Marks)
- Draw a family tree of Shalini’s or Tenzing’s family.
- List five responsibilities you have at home and explain why they are important.
- Write about one example where your community helped people during a difficult time.
WORKSHEET ANSWERS
Name: ____________ Class: ______ Date: ____________
SECTION A – Multiple Choice Questions (1 × 10 = 10)
- A joint family usually includes
a) Only parents and children
b) Grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins
c) Only two people
d) Friends living together
Answer: b) Grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins - A nuclear family consists of
a) Many generations
b) Only grandparents
c) Parents and their children
d) Neighbours and relatives
Answer: c) Parents and their children - The family is called the __________ unit of society.
a) Newest
b) Temporary
c) Fundamental and ancient
d) Weakest
Answer: c) Fundamental and ancient - Cooperation means
a) Working alone
b) Working together
c) Refusing to help
d) Competing with others
Answer: b) Working together - Children learn values such as seva and tyaga mainly in the
a) Market
b) Playground
c) Family
d) Office
Answer: c) Family - In many Indian languages, cousins are considered as
a) Distant relatives
b) Neighbours
c) Brothers and sisters
d) Strangers
Answer: c) Brothers and sisters - The story of Shalini shows the value of
a) Competition
b) Sharing and support
c) Anger
d) Pride
Answer: b) Sharing and support - Tenzing’s family lived in
a) Kerala
b) Gujarat
c) Meghalaya
d) Punjab
Answer: c) Meghalaya - A community is a group of
a) Only family members
b) Connected people
c) Strangers
d) Only children
Answer: b) Connected people - Residents’ Welfare Associations are mostly found in
a) Forests
b) Villages only
c) Urban areas
d) Mountains only
Answer: c) Urban areas
SECTION B – Fill in the Blanks (1 × 10 = 10)
- The family is the most __________ unit of society.
Answer: ancient - A joint family has several __________ living together.
Answer: generations - Cooperation means __________ together.
Answer: working - Children learn traditions from their __________.
Answer: family - Shalini’s family was preparing for the festival of __________.
Answer: Onam - Tenzing’s grandfather helped him with his __________.
Answer: homework - Communities often share natural __________ like water and forests.
Answer: resources - The Bhil community followed the __________ tradition.
Answer: halma - Kamal Parmar helped __________ children in Ahmedabad.
Answer: underprivileged - Communities are __________ on one another.
Answer: interdependent
SECTION C – True or False (1 × 10 = 10)
- A nuclear family includes many uncles and cousins.
Answer: False - Family members depend on one another.
Answer: True - Shalini was unhappy to help her relatives.
Answer: False - Tenzing’s father shared household responsibilities.
Answer: True - Grandparents have no role in a family.
Answer: False - Communities celebrate festivals together.
Answer: True - All community rules are always written down.
Answer: False - The Bhils worked only for money.
Answer: False - Kamal Parmar provided free education and food.
Answer: True - A person can belong to many communities.
Answer: True
SECTION D – Match the Following (5 × 1 = 5)
Column A | Column B
Joint family | Many generations together
Nuclear family | Parents and children
Halma | Helping tradition of Bhils
Onam | Festival in Kerala
Residents’ Welfare Association | Urban community group
Answers:
Joint family – Many generations together
Nuclear family – Parents and children
Halma – Helping tradition of Bhils
Onam – Festival in Kerala
Residents’ Welfare Association – Urban community group
SECTION E – Very Short Answer Questions (2 × 5 = 10)
- What is a joint family?
Answer: A joint family is a family where several generations live together, including grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts and cousins. - What does cooperation mean?
Answer: Cooperation means working together to help one another. - Name one value children learn in the family.
Answer: Children learn values such as love, sharing, seva or tyaga. - What is a community?
Answer: A community is a group of connected people who support one another. - Name one example of community help mentioned in the chapter.
Answer: One example is the Bhil community planting trees and conserving water through the halma tradition.
SECTION F – Short Answer Questions (3–4 sentences) (3 × 5 = 15)
- How do families teach responsibilities?
Answer: Families teach responsibilities by giving members different roles. Parents take care of children and elders guide younger ones. Children also help in household chores as they grow older. This helps everyone learn cooperation and care. - How did Shalini’s family show family values?
Answer: Shalini’s family supported relatives who were facing financial problems. They bought clothes for everyone even though it meant Shalini had to choose a simpler dress. This showed sharing, sacrifice and love. It reflected strong family bonds. - What roles do grandparents play in a family?
Answer: Grandparents guide children with stories and wisdom. They help with studies and daily activities. They also share traditions and values. Their experience strengthens family unity. - How do communities support each other in villages?
Answer: In villages, people help each other in farming activities like sowing and harvesting. They share natural resources such as water and grazing land. Community members follow common practices to ensure fair use. This creates cooperation and harmony. - What did Kamal Parmar do for his community?
Answer: Kamal Parmar started free tuition classes for poor children. He also provided them with dinner. Teachers and students joined him in helping the children learn. His efforts improved the lives of many children.
SECTION G – Long Answer Questions (More than 6 sentences) (5 × 2 = 10)
- Explain the importance of family in a person’s life.
Answer: The family is the foundation of a person’s life. It is where children first learn values like love, respect and cooperation. Family members take care of one another and share responsibilities. Parents guide children and help them grow into responsible individuals. Grandparents pass on traditions and wisdom. In times of difficulty, families support each other emotionally and financially. Thus, families help shape a person’s character and provide security and belonging. - Describe how community life encourages cooperation and responsibility.
Answer: Community life brings people together for common purposes. Members celebrate festivals, organise events and help each other in times of need. In villages, people work together in farming and share natural resources. Traditions like halma show how communities protect the environment through collective effort. In cities, Residents’ Welfare Associations make rules for cleanliness and order. Such cooperation ensures that everyone benefits and learns responsibility toward others.
SECTION H – Activity / Project Work (5 Marks)
Q1. Family Tree of Tenzing’s Family (Example)
Tenzing lives in a loving family where members support one another.
Grandparents:
Tenzing’s grandfather and grandmother are the elders of the family. His grandfather helps him with homework and guides him with stories and advice.
Parents:
Tenzing’s father and mother take care of the household and share responsibilities. His father helps with housework, showing cooperation in the family.
Children:
Tenzing is one of the children in the family. He learns values, helps at home, and respects his elders.
Students can draw this as a tree diagram:
Grandparents at the top → Parents in the middle → Tenzing at the bottom.
Q2. Five Responsibilities I Have at Home
- Helping with household chores
I help in cleaning my room and arranging things. This keeps the house neat and teaches me discipline. - Taking care of younger siblings
I help them with homework or play with them. This supports my parents and builds love and bonding in the family. - Respecting elders
I listen to my parents and grandparents. This maintains peace and strengthens family relationships. - Managing my studies responsibly
I complete my homework on time without being forced. This makes me independent and reduces pressure on my parents. - Saving electricity and water
I switch off lights and taps when not in use. This helps the family save money and protects natural resources.
Q3. Example of Community Help During a Difficult Time
During the COVID-19 pandemic, my community came together to help people in need. Many families had lost their jobs and were struggling to buy food. Local volunteers collected groceries, rice, flour, and medicines and distributed them to poor families. Some people also arranged free meals for migrant workers. Teachers helped children continue studies by sharing books and notes. Doctors in the area gave free health advice and check-ups. This showed how a community supports one another in times of crisis. It made people feel safe, cared for, and united.