Class 6 Social Science Chapter 9 MCQ Family and Community
MCQ Questions for Class 6 Social Science SST Chapter 9 Family and Community
1. Choose the correct option in the following questions:
Question 1.
The basic unit of society is the:
(a) School
(b) Playground
(c) Family
(d) Market
Answer:
(c) Family
Question 2.
A family with parents and children is called a:
(a) Joint family
(b) Nuclear family
(c) Big family
(d) Extended family
Answer:
(b) Nuclear family
Question 3.
Which of the following is NOT a value we should practice within our family?
(a) Cooperation
(b) Respect
(c) Sharing
(d) Arguing constantly
Answer:
(d) Arguing constantly
Question 4.
A group of people living in the same place and sharing common interests is called a:
(a) Neighbourhood
(b) Playground
(c) Team
(d) Classroom
Answer:
(a) Neighbourhood
Question 5.
Which of the following is the element of a community?
(a) Park
(b) Dispensary
(c) Home
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(a) Park
Question 6.
It is important to participate in community activities because:
(a) It’s mandatory
(b) It helps us make friends only
(c) It contributes to the well-being of the community
(d) It gets us out of chores
Answer:
(c) It contributes to the well-being of the community
Question 7.
An example of a responsibility we might have towards our community is:
(a) Doing our homework
(b) Helping a neighbour in need
(c) Watching TV all day
(d) Littering in the park
Answer:
(b) Helping a neighbour in need
Question 8.
Strong families and strong communities are:
(a) Independent of each other
(b) Interdependent
(c) Completely separate
(d) Always in competition
Answer:
(b) Interdependent
Question 9.
The message of this chapter is to:
(a) Focus Anly on your family
(b) Value family, community, and social responsibility
(c) Ignore your neighbours
(d) Be selfish
Answer:
(b) Value family, community, and social responsibility
Question 10.
The basic unit of society that provides love, care, and support is the:
(a) School
(b) Playground
(c) Family
(d) Market
Answer:
(c) Family
Question 11.
Which of the following is a value we should practice within our family?
(a) Sharing
(b) Arguing constantly
(c) Ignoring each other
(d) Being disrespectful
Answer:
(a) Sharing
Question 12.
Responsibilities within a family can include:
(a) Helping with household chores
(b) Watching TV all day
(c) Arguing with siblings
(d) Disobeying parents
Answer:
(a) Helping with household chores
Question 13.
Strong families are built on a foundation of:
(a) Competition
(b) Love and respect
(c) Disagreement
(d) Ignoring each other’s needs
Answer:
(b) Love and respect
Question 14.
The two main parts of a chapter are:
(a) Playground and classroom
(b) Family and community
(c) School and library
(d) Market and hospital
Answer:
(b) Family and community
Question 15.
A value we should practice within our family is:
(a) Respect
(b) Arguing constantly
(c) Ignoring each other
(d) Being bossy
Answer:
(a) Respect
Question 16.
A place where we can buy groceries is an example of a:
(a) School
(b) Market
(c) Hospital
(d) Playground
Answer:
(b) Market
Question 17.
An element of a community can be;
(a) Library
(b) Park
(c) Playground
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above
Question 18.
Helping a neighbour in need is am example of:
(a) Family responsibility .
(b) Community responsibility
(c) School responsibility
(d) Playground responsibility
Answer:
(b) Community responsibility
Question 19.
John lives with his parents and younger sister. What type of family does John have?
(a) Extended family
(b) Nuclear family
(c) Big family
(d) Joint family
Answer:
(b) Nuclear family
Question 20.
Sarah helps her mother with chores like setting the table and cleaning her room. What value is Sarah demonstrating?
(a) Respect
(b) Laziness
(c) Disobedience
(d) Selfishness
Answer:
(a) Respect
Question 21.
The local park is overgrown with weeds. What can you do to help your community?
(a) Ignore the problem
(b) Organise a Neighbourhood clean-up day
(c) Vandalise the park equipment
(d) Complain to everyone but take no action
Answer:
(b) Organise a Neighbourhood clean-up day
Question 22.
Ms. Lopez notices her elderly neighbour struggling to carry groceries home. What is the most responsible course of action?
(a) Pretend you didn’t see anything
(b) Offer to help Ms. Lopez carry the groceries
(c) Make fun of Ms. Lopez for having too many groceries
(a) Tell everyone in the Neighbourhood about Ms. Lopez’s struggles
Answer:
(b) Offer to help Ms. Lopez carry the groceries
Question 23.
Strong families and strong communities benefit each other in many ways. How can a strong family contribute to a strong community?
(a) By isolating themselves from their neighbours
(b) By raising responsible and caring individuals
(c) By competing with other families in the community
(d) By gossiping about their neighbours
Answer:
(b) By raising responsible and caring individuals
Question 24.
Imagine you and your classmates want to plant a tree in the schoolyard. How can you get your community involved in this project?
(a) Keep it a secret and surprise everyone.
(b) Ask your classmates for help only.
(c) Put up posters around the Neighbourhood inviting everyone to participate
(d) Ask your teacher to handle everything.
Answer:
(c) Put up posters around the Neighbourhood inviting everyone to participate
Question 25.
Which of the following is unique about the Tamil language in terms of describing family relationships?
(a) It has only one term for all family members
(b) It has different terms for elder and younger siblings
(c) It has no terms for family relationships
(d) It has only English words for family relationships
Answer:
(b) It has different terms for elder and younger siblings
Question 26.
Which of the following is the significance of not having a specific term for ‘cousin’ in most Indian languages?
(a) It shows that cousins are not important in Indian culture
(b) It highlights the deep bond among all children in the family
(c) It indicates that cousins are not related by blood
(d) It means that cousins are not part of the family
Answer:
(d) It means that cousins are not part of the family
Question 27.
Parents play an important role in the life of the child by teaching them certain values.
What is one of the responsibilities of parents in a family?
(a) Only providing financial support
(b) Only raising children to become happy individuals and responsible members of society
(c) Only teaching children traditions and practices
(d) Only doing household chores
Answer:
(b) Only raising children to become happy individuals and responsible members of society
Question 28.
Which of the following is an important principle of Indian culture that is taught in a family?
(a) Following one’s own desires
(b) Ignoring duties and responsibilities
(c) Following our dharma or doing our duty
(d) Avoiding sacrifices and service
Answer:
(c) Following our dharma or doing our duty
Question 29.
Which of the following best describes a community?
(a) A single family living together
(b) A group of people and families connected with each other
(c) A group of individuals with no connection to each other
(d) A group of people living in a city
Answer:
(b) A group of people and families connected with each other
Question 30.
What is the purpose of the ‘rules’ in a community regarding shared natural wealth?
(a) To restrict access to resources
(b) To ensure secure access to resources for communities
(c) To assign duties only to individuals, not families
(d) To abolish the use of shared natural wealth
Answer:
(b) To ensure secure access to resources for communities
Question 31.
What is an example of a new type of community that has emerged in urban areas?
(a) Residents’ welfare associations
(b) Trading communities
(c) Municipal workers’ unions
(d) Religious communities
Answer:
(a) Residents’ welfare associations
Question 32.
What is the nature of the concept of community?
(a) Rigid
(b) Flexible
(c) Static
(d) Dynamic
Answer:
(b) Flexible
Question 33.
Which of the following can be the possible reasons behind the interdependence of the communities?
I. Because they are self-sufficient
II. Because they have no relation with each other
III. Because they depend on each other for different works
IV. Because they are isolated from each other
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) I, II and III only
(b) III only
(c) I, II and IV only
(d) I, II, III and IV
Answer:
(b) III only
Assertion-Reason Question :
1. Assertion (A) Joint families are common in Indian society.
Reason (R) Joint families allow for a sense of community and shared responsibilities among extended family members.
Codes
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is false, but R is true
(d) A is true, but R is false
Answer:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Assertion (A) Cooperation is an essential aspect of family relationships.
Reason (R) It involves doing work individually to achieve family goals.
Codes
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is false, but R is true
(d) A is true, but R is false
Answer:
(d) A is true, but R is false
3. Assertion (A) Communities have rules regarding the use of shared natural wealth.
Reason (R) These rules are meant to restrict access to resources for communities.
Codes
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is false, but R is true
(d) A is true, but R is false
Answer:
(d) A is true, but R is false
4. Assertion (A) The system of rules in a community assigns specific duties to all families and individuals.
Reason (R) This is done to ensure the smooth functioning of the community.
Codes
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is false, but R is true
(d) A is true, but R is false
Answer:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
5. Assertion (A) Shri Mahesh Sharma received the Padma Shri Award in 2019.
Reason (R) He received the award for his work in creating water harvesting structures.
Codes
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is false, but R is true
(d) A is true, but R is false
Answer:
(d) A is true, but R is false
6. Assertion (A) A student is a part of many communities in a school.
Reason (R) A student can only be part of one community.
Codes
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is false, but but R is true
(d) A is true, but R is false
Answer:
(d) A is true, but R is false
2. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:
Question 1.
The basic unit of society:
Answer:
Family.
Question 2.
A family with parents and children:
Answer:
Nuclear.
Question 3.
A value to practice in family:
Answer:
Respect/ Sharing Love (any acceptable value).
Question 4.
Responsibility within a family:
Answer:
Chores/Helping.
Question 5.
Foundation of strong families:
Answer:
Love & Respect.
Question 6.
A group of people in the same area with common interests:
Answer:
Neighbourhood.
Question 7.
Places like schools and hospitals are elements of.
Answer:
Community.
Question 8.
Participating in community activities:
Answer:
Cleaning/Helping.
Question 9.
Responsibility towards the community
Answer:
Helping neighbours.
Question 10.
Relationship between strong families and communities:
Answer:
Interdependent
Question 11.
The two main parts of the chapter.
Answer:
Family & Community.
Question 12.
A value to practice within family:
Answer:
Respect (or any other appropriate value).
Question 13.
An example of a place in the community:
Answer:
Market (or School, Hospital, etc.)
Question 14.
An element of a community:
Answer:
Library/Park/Playground ,(any one).
Question 15.
Helping a neighbour in need is:
Answer:
Community responsibility.
Question 16.
Strong families and strong communities are:
Answer:
Interdependent.
Question 17.
The message of the chapter is:
Answers:
Value of family, community and social responsibility.
Fill in the Blanks :
1. The Hindi language has specific terms like bua, tau, tai, chacha, mausi, nana, nani and many more to describe _______ relationships.
Answer:
family
2. In many homes, children learn the _______ and practices that their family has been following for generations.
Answer:
traditions
3. In some villages, people help each other in agricultural operations such as preparation of land, _______ and harvesting.
Answer:
sowing
4. Resident’s welfare associations are dependent on the _______ community for the supply of different products.
Answer:
trading
5. Residents’ welfare associations in many _______ areas are examples of communities that make their own rules and regulations.
Answer:
urban
6. Cooperation means _______ together.
Answer:
working
True or False :
1. The concept of joint family is unique to Indian society.
Answer:
False
2. Hindi language has only a few terms to describe family relationships.
Answer:
False
3. Children in a family do not have any responsibilities.
Answer:
False
4. The family teaches children to prioritise their own needs over the family’s needs.
Answer:
False
5. The rules regarding shared natural wealth are rarely written down.
Answer:
True
6. Shri Mahesh Sharma received the Padma Shri award for his work with the Bhil Community in 2019.
Answer:
True
7. A student is only part of one community in school.
Answer:
False
Match the Following :
1. Match the value with its description.
| List I | List II |
| A. Ahimsa | 1. Non-violence |
| B. Dana | 2. Giving |
| C. Seva | 3. Sacrifice |
| D. Tyaga | 4. Service |
Codes
A B C D
(a) 2 1 3 4
(b) 1 2 4 3
(c) 3 2 1 4
(d) 4 1 2 3
Answer:
| List I | List II |
| A. Ahimsa | 1. Non-violence |
| B. Dana | 2. Giving |
| C. Seva | 4. Service |
| D. Tyaga | 3. Sacrifice |