NCERT Solutions Class 6 Social Science History Practice MCQs

Let's discuss some Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on History Class 6.

1. Magadha lies in the state of

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Bihar
  3. Kerala
  4. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: (b) Bihar

Explanation: The area along the rivers to the south of the Ganga was known as Magadha. It lies in the state of Bihar.


2. India came from the word Indus, which is also known as:

  1. Marathi
  2. Telugu
  3. Sindhu
  4. None of the above

Answer: (c) Sindhu

Explanation: India came from the word Indus, also called as Sindhu in Sanskrit.


3. The earliest composition of Vedas in Sanskrit language is known as:

  1. Rigveda
  2. Yajurveda
  3. Samaveda
  4. Atharvaveda

Answer: (a) Rigveda

Explanation: Rigveda is the earliest composition of Vedas in the Sanskrit language.


4. The epics, poems, and plays in the past were written in language

  1. Sanskrit
  2. Tamil
  3. Prakrit
  4. All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

Explanation: The epics, poems, and plays in the past were written in the Sanskrit, Tamil, and the Prakrit languages.


5. A person who studies the remains of buildings, paintings, and sculptures is known as:

  1. Neurologists
  2. Archaeologists
  3. Ophthalmologists
  4. None of the above

Answer: (b) Archaeologists

Explanation: Archaeologists study the remains of buildings, paintings, and sculptures.


6. Which of the following is not used by people to make a tool?

  1. Wood
  2. Bone
  3. Grass
  4. Stone

Answer: (c) Grass

Explanation: People use wood, stone, and bone to create different types of tools.


7. 'Hides' is a common term that means,

  1. Tree bark
  2. Animal skin
  3. Chop Fruit
  4. Firewood

Answer: (b) Animal skin

Explanation: Hides is also known as animal's skin.


8. Rock paintings in caves show the drawings of:

  1. Trees
  2. Wild animals
  3. Domesticated animals
  4. Plants

Answer: (b) Wild animals

Explanation: Many of the caves in which early people lived shows the paintings of wild animals, drawn with great accuracy and skill.


9. The 'Mesolithic' period extends from

  1. 12000 years ago to 10000 years ago
  2. 2 million years ago to 12000 years ago
  3. 10000 years ago to 5000 years ago
  4. 10000 years ago

Answer: (a) 12000 years ago to 10000 years ago

Explanation: Mesolithic period extends from 12000 years ago to 10000 years ago. Palaeolithic period extends from 2 million years ago to 12000 years ago. Neolithic period extends about 10000 years ago.


10. Mehrgarh was the place where people learnt to grow

  1. wheat and rice
  2. barley and rice
  3. wheat and barley
  4. wheat and jowar

Answer: (c) wheat and barley

Explanation: Mehrgarh was the place where people learnt to grow wheat and barley and rear goats and sheep.


11. Archaeologists describe the west part of the Harappan cities as:

  1. Citadel
  2. Ritadel
  3. Lower town
  4. Brick town

Answer: (a) Citadel

Explanation: Archaeologists describes the west part of the Harappan cities as Citadel. It was smaller but higher. Lower town was the east part of the Harappan cities that was larger but lower.


12. The pattern of arranging the bricks to make strong walls is known as:

  1. Cross pattern
  2. Straight pattern
  3. Interlocking pattern
  4. Outer locking pattern

Answer: (c) Interlocking pattern

Explanation: The pattern of arranging the bricks to make strong walls is known as interlocking pattern. It helps the wall to survive for thousands of years.


13. The city of Lothal stood close to the

  1. Gulf of Kutch
  2. Gulf of Kambhat
  3. Gulf of Oman
  4. Gulf of Aden

Answer: (b) Gulf of Kambhat

Explanation: The city of Lothal stood beside a tributary of the Sabarmati, in Gujarat, close to the Gulf of Khambat.


14. The city of Dholavira was located in the

  1. Rann of Kutch
  2. Gulf of Kutch
  3. Gulf of Kambhat
  4. Gulf of Oman

Answer: (a) Rann of Kutch

Explanation: The city of Dholavira was located in the Rann of Kutch, which is also a seasonal salt Marsh located in the Thar Desert.


15. Faience was used to make

  1. Bangles
  2. Beads
  3. Tiny vessels
  4. All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

Explanation: Faience was used to make beads, bangles, earrings, and he tiny vessels.


16. Harappans got copper from

  1. Iran
  2. Afghanistan
  3. Rajasthan
  4. Karnataka

Answer: (c) Rajasthan

Explanation: Harappans got copper from present-day Rajasthan and Oman in West Asia.


17. What is the name of a plant from which a special drink was prepared?

  1. Indra
  2. Agni
  3. Rose
  4. Soma

Answer: (d) Soma

Explanation: The name Soma is mentioned in one of the oldest Vedas, i.e., Rigveda composed about 3500 years ago.


18. Which language was known as the Indo-European language?

  1. Hindi
  2. Sanskrit
  3. Gujarati
  4. Sindhi

Answer: (b) Sanskrit

Explanation: Sanskrit is a part of Indo-European languages, while Hindi, Gujarati, and Sindhi were the part of the Indian languages.


19. Priests were also known as:

  1. Brahmins
  2. Rajas
  3. Dasas
  4. Jana

Answer: (a) Brahmins

Explanation: Priest was also known as Brahmins, who performed various rituals.


20. People who composed hymns describe themselves as:

  1. Aryas
  2. Dasas
  3. Rajas
  4. Priests

Answer: (a) Aryas

Explanation: People who composed hymns describe themselves as Aryas. Dasas were the opponents of the Aryas.


21. Which animal was used as chariots in the battles?

  1. Goat
  2. Horse
  3. Sheep
  4. Dog

Answer: (b) Horse

Explanation: Horse was used as chariots in the battles.


22. The tax paid by the farmers to the raja of mahajanapadas was equal to:

  1. 1/4th of their production
  2. 1/5th of their production
  3. 1/6th of their production
  4. 1/8th of their production

Answer: (c) 1/6th of their production

Explanation: The tax paid by the farmers to the raja of mahajanapadas was equal to 1/6th of their production.


23. Which of the following has a capital city?

  1. Janapadas
  2. Mahajanapadas
  3. Priests
  4. Dasas

Answer: (b) Mahajanapadas

Explanation: Mahajanapadas has a capital city many of which were fortified.


24. A special type of pottery found at the places of janapadas was known as:

  1. Painted Grey Ware
  2. Painted White Ware
  3. Painted Red Ware
  4. Painted Black Ware

Answer: (a) Painted Grey Ware

Explanation: A special type of pottery found at the places of janapadas was known as Painted Grey Ware. These were the grey pots painted with different designs.


25. Purana Qila in Delhi was the settlement by the:

  1. Janapadas
  2. Mahajanapadas
  3. Priests
  4. Dasas

Answer: (a) Janapadas

Explanation: Archaeologists founded various settlements by the janapadas, such as Purana Qila in Delhi and Atranjikhera near Etah.


26. Buddha went to the Sarnath near Varanasi for the first time to

  1. Taught
  2. Study
  3. Play
  4. Worship

Answer: (a) Taught

Explanation: Buddha went to the Sarnath near Varanasi for the first time of taught.


27. What thinkers feel something permanent in the universe that would last even after death was?

  1. Atman
  2. Individual soul
  3. Slave
  4. Both (a) and (b)

Answer: (d) Both (a) and (b)

Explanation: Something permanent in the universe that would last even after death was Atman, also known as the individual soul.


28. What was the name of the woman thinker famous for her learning and debates held in royal courts?

  1. Damini
  2. Gargi
  3. Sohna
  4. Malviya

Answer: (b) Gargi

Explanation: Gargi was one of the famous woman thinkers known for her learning and debates held in royal courts.


29. The mother of Satyakama Jabla was a:

  1. Rajas
  2. Slave
  3. Janapadas
  4. Priests

Answer: (b) Slave

Explanation: The name of Satyakama Jabla was named after his mother Jabali, who was a slave.


30. At what age Vardhamana Mahavira left the home and went to live in the forest?

  1. 25
  2. 32
  3. 30
  4. 28

Answer: (c) 30

Explanation: Vardhamana Mahavira left the home and went to live in the forest at the age of 30.


31. What was the name of the association of those who left their homes to gain true knowledge?

  1. Paramas
  2. Sangha
  3. Pitaka
  4. None of the above

Answer: (b) Sangha

Explanation: Sangha was the name of the association who left their homes to gain true knowledge.


32. The system of ashramas was developed by:

  1. Brahmins
  2. Jainism
  3. Buddhism
  4. All of the above

Answer: (a) Brahmins

Explanation: The system of ashramas was developed by Brahmins. The monasteries build for the Jainism and Buddhism was known as viharas.


33. What was the name of the Ashoka's grandfather?

  1. the Bindusara
  2. the Chandragupta Maurya
  3. Chanakya
  4. Kautilya

Answer: (b) the Chandragupta Maurya

Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya was the Ashoka's grandfather. Bindusara was the son of the Chandragupta Maurya or the father of Ashoka. Chanakya or Kautilya were the supporters of the Chandragupta Maurya.


34. According to the Arthashastra, south India was known for:

  1. gold
  2. Blanket
  3. Precious stones
  4. Both (a) and (c)

Answer: (d) Both (a) and (c)

Explanation: South India was known for gold and precious stones, while North-west was known for the blankets.


35. Pataliputra, also known as modern Patna has:

  1. 64 towers 570 gates
  2. 560 gates 40 towers
  3. 570 towers 64 gates
  4. 560 towers 40 gates

Answer: (c) 570 towers 64 gates

Explanation: Pataliputra was a large city surrounded by 570 towers 64 gates.


36. Who was the first ruler that tried to take his message to the people through inscriptions?

  1. Akbar
  2. Chandragupta Maurya
  3. Ashoka
  4. Bindusara

Answer: (c) Ashoka

Explanation: Ashoka was the first ruler who tried to spread his message through inscriptions.


37. Ashoka decided to give up the conquest after winning the war. What was the name of the place where Ashoka won that war?

  1. Mewar
  2. Kalinga
  3. Magadha
  4. Pataliputra

Answer: (b) Kalinga

Explanation: After winning the war at Kalinga, the ancient name of Orissa, Ashoka gave up the conquest.


38. Ashoka was inspired by the teachings of:

  1. Buddha
  2. Jainism
  3. Both (a) and (b)
  4. None of the above

Answer: (a) Buddha

Explanation: Ashoka was inspired by the teachings of Buddha.


39. The landless labourers including slaves in the Tamil region were known as:

  1. Vellalar
  2. Uzhavar
  3. Nojawar
  4. Kadaisiyar

Answer: (d) Kadaisiyar

Explanation: There were different types of people living in different regions, which were known by a certain name. The landless labourers including slaves in the Tamil region were known as Kadaisiyar.


40. The ordinary ploughmen in the Tamil region were known as:

  1. Vellalar
  2. Uzhavar
  3. Nojawar
  4. Kadaisiyar

Answer: (b) Uzhavar

Explanation: There were different types of people living in different regions, which were known by a certain name. The ordinary ploughmen in the Tamil region were known as Uzhavar.


41. Who was the functional judge or the largest lanner in the northern part of the country?

  1. Grihapatis
  2. Dasa Karmakara
  3. Grama bhojaka
  4. None of the above

Answer: (c) Grama bhojaka

Explanation: Grama bhojaka was the head, functional judge, policeman, largest landowner of the village. Dasa Karmakara has to earn a living by working on the field owned by others. Grihapatis were the small landowners.


42. The Jatakas stories were preserved by the:

  1. Buddhist monks
  2. Jainism monks
  3. Mahavir monks
  4. All of the above

Answer: (a) Buddhism monks

Explanation: The Jatakas stories were preserved by the Buddhist monks and composed by the ordinary people.


43. What was the shape of the punch marked coins?

  1. Circular
  2. Square
  3. Rectangular
  4. All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

Explanation: The shape of the punch marked coins was rounded or circular, rectangular, and square.


44. The extremely fine pottery found by the archaeologists was known as:

  1. Northern White Polished Ware
  2. Southern White Polished Ware
  3. Northern Black Polished Ware
  4. Southern White Polished Ware

Answer: (c) Northern Black Polished Ware

Explanation: The extremely fine pottery found by the archaeologists was known as Northern Black Polished Ware because it is found in the northern parts of the region.


45. Black pepper valued in the Roman Empire was also known as the:

  1. White Gold
  2. Silver Gold
  3. Yellow gold
  4. Black gold

Answer: (d) Black down

Explanation: The value of black pepper was much that it was known as the black gold.


46. The sea routes explored by the traders were across which of the following?

  1. The Arabian Sea
  2. The Bay of Bengal
  3. Both (a) and (b)
  4. None of the above

Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)

Explanation: The sea routes explored by the traders were across both the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.


47. What was the capital of Pandyas?

  1. Cholas
  2. Cheras
  3. Madurai
  4. None of the above

Answer: (c) Madurai

Explanation: Madurai was the capital of the Pandyas.


48. What was the name of the most important ruler of the Satavahanas?

  1. Gautami Balashri
  2. Gautam Shri Satakarni
  3. Dakshinapatha
  4. Chariots

Answer: (b) Gautam Shri Satakarni

Explanation: Gautam Shri Satakarni was the most important ruler of the Satavahanas. Gautami Balashri was the mother of the Gautam Shri Satakarni. He and other Satavahanas rulers were known as the Dakshinapatha.


49. Which cloth type became the fashion amongst rulers and rich people in Rome?

  1. Silk
  2. Cotton
  3. Rayon
  4. Polyester

Answer: (a) Silk

Explanation: Silk cloth type became the fashion amongst rulers and rich people in Rome because it was very expensive and imported from China.


50. What is the name of the oldest form of Buddhism?

  1. Mahayana Buddhism
  2. Bodhisattvas
  3. Mahavira
  4. Theravada Buddhism

Answer: (d) Theravada Buddhism

Explanation: Theravada Buddhism is the oldest form of Buddhism. Mahavira was the Jainism and Bodhisattvas was the person who has attained enlightenment. Mahayana Buddhism was one of the new forms of Buddhism.


51. What was the type of ruler that describes the twelve rulers who surrendered to Samudragupta after being defeated?

  1. Aryavarta
  2. Dakshinapatha
  3. The inner neighbouring states
  4. The outlying areas

Answer: (b) Dakshinapatha

Explanation: Dakshinapatha describes the twelve rulers who surrendered to Samudragupta after being defeated.


52. Banabhatta wrote the biography of which of the following ruler?

  1. Chandragupta
  2. Ashoka
  3. Harshavardhana
  4. Samudragupta

Answer: (c) Harshavardhana

Explanation: Banabhatta was the court poet of the Harshavardhana, who wrote the biography named Harshacharita in Sanskrit.


53. What is the name of the best known Chalukya ruler?

  1. Ravikirti
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Harshavardhana
  4. Pulakeshin II

Answer: (d) Pulakeshin II

Explanation: Pulakeshin II was the best known Chalukya ruler, while Ravikirti was his court poet.


54. What is the meaning of kumar amatya?

  1. Important minister
  2. Important Ruler
  3. Minister of war and peace
  4. Minister of deference

Answer: (a) Important minister

Explanation: Harishena was known as the kumar amatya, animportant minister.


55. The iron pillar at Mehrauli is present in which of the following city?

  1. Delhi
  2. Kolkata
  3. Mumbai
  4. Patna

Answer: (a) Delhi

Explanation: The iron pillar at Mehrauli is present in Delhi.


56. The iron pillar in Delhi has the inscription of which ruler?

  1. Chandra
  2. Ashoka
  3. Akbar
  4. None of the above

Answer: (a) Chandra

Explanation: The iron pillar in Delhi has the inscription of Chandra, who belongs to the Gupta dynasty.


57. The name of a path laid around the stupa is known as:

  1. Dakshina patha
  2. Pradakshina patha
  3. Peerdakshina patha
  4. Tridakshina patha

Answer: (b) Pradakshina patha

Explanation: The name of a path laid around the stupa is known as Pradakshina patha surrounded by railings.


58. A hall in the temple where people could assemble is known as:

  1. Shikhara
  2. Garbhagriha
  3. Mandapa
  4. All of the above

Answer: (c) Mandapa

Explanation: Mandapa was the hall in the temple where people could assemble. Shikhara is the name of the tower and Garbhagriha was built on the top of the tower.


59. Which of the following famous Tamil epic was composed by the poet named Ilango around 1800 years ago?

  1. Manimekalai
  2. Silappadikaram
  3. Puranas
  4. Dakshinapal

Answer: (b) Silappadikaram

Explanation: Silappadikaram was the famous Tamil epic was composed by the poet named Ilango. Manimekalai was also the famous epic, but composed by the Sattanar around 1400 years ago. Puranas were the Hindu religious stories.


60. What was the war throne to capture Hastinapura around 1500 years ago?

  1. Mahabharata
  2. Ramayana
  3. Kalinga war
  4. None of the above

Answer: (a) Mahabharata

Explanation: Mahabharata was the war fought between the two cousins, the Kauravas and Pandavas. It was a war to gain the control of the Kurus and their capital Hastinapura.






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