STUDY EDUCATION - MP Board Solutions

NCERT Class 6 Social Science Chapter 4 Timeline and Sources of History MCQ Questions with Answers Class 6 Social Science Chapter 4 MCQs 1. A timeline helps us to: A. Measure distance B. Arrange events in chronological order C. Draw maps D. Measure temperature Answer: B 2. History is mainly the study of: A. Future events B. Past events C. Weather only D. Plants only Answer: B 3. Which of the following is an archaeological source? A. Coins B. Pottery C. Monuments D. All of these Answer: D 4. Which source provides written information about the past? A. Inscriptions B. Oral traditions only C. Rocks only D. Trees only Answer: A 5. People who study ancient objects are called: A. Scientists B. Archaeologists C. Engineers D. Doctors Answer: B 6. Which of the following is a literary source of history? A. Manuscripts B. Coins C. Tools D. Pottery Answer: A 7. Manuscripts were generally written on: A. Palm leaves and birch bark B. Plastic sheets C. Glass plates D. Metal pipes Answer: A 8. W...

NCERT Class 6 Social Science Chapter 4 Questions and Answers Timeline and Sources of History Question 1. As a project, write the history of your family (or village if you live in one), using sources of history at your disposal. Ask your teacher to guide you. Answer: We live in a small village called Roshanpur in U.P. Through the Gram Panchayat we came to know various historical facts about the village. The village ancestors first moved in around 1500 years back, i.e., around 500 A.D. Question 2. Can we compare historians to detectives? Give reasons for your answers. Answer: Yes, historians can be compared to detectives for several reasons including their Investigative approach, their way of analysing evidence, the way they construct narratives, the manner they give attention to detail and also for their problem-solving skills. We can further detail this as Aspect Historians Detectives Primary Focus Study and interpret past events and societies. Solve crimes and uncover facts re...