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NCERT Solutions Class 6 Social Science History Practice MCQsLet's discuss some Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on History Class 6. 1. Magadha lies in the state of
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:
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:
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
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:
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?
Answer: (c) Grass Explanation: People use wood, stone, and bone to create different types of tools. 7. 'Hides' is a common term that means,
Answer: (b) Animal skin Explanation: Hides is also known as animal's skin. 8. Rock paintings in caves show the drawings of:
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
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
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:
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:
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
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
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
Answer: (d) All of the above Explanation: Faience was used to make beads, bangles, earrings, and he tiny vessels. 16. Harappans got copper from
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?
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?
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:
Answer: (a) Brahmins Explanation: Priest was also known as Brahmins, who performed various rituals. 20. People who composed hymns describe themselves as:
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?
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:
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?
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:
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:
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
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?
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?
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:
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?
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?
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:
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?
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:
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:
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?
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?
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:
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:
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:
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?
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:
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?
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:
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:
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?
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?
Answer: (c) Madurai Explanation: Madurai was the capital of the Pandyas. 48. What was the name of the most important ruler of the Satavahanas?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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:
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:
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?
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?
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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