Class 6 Social Science Chapter 8 Solution (English Medium) – Our India | SEBA Assam

SEBA Class 6 Social Science (English Medium) Chapter 8 – “Our India” Summary & Solutions

SEBA Class 6 Social Science (English Medium) Chapter 8 – “Our India” solutions are available at Ospin Academy. We provide SCERT-based textbook answers, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and a detailed chapter summary to assist students in their exam preparation.

📖 Chapter Overview:

This chapter introduces students to India’s geographical diversity, political divisions, and cultural heritage, emphasizing its unity in diversity.

• Geographical Diversity: India has mountains, plateaus, plains, and coastal regions.
• Political Divisions: India is divided into 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
• Rivers and Water Bodies: Major rivers include the Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, and Godavari.
• Culture and Heritage: India is home to diverse languages, festivals, and traditions.
• Assam’s Perspective: Assam’s role in India’s cultural and geographical diversity.

📌 Key Topics Covered:

• ⭐ What are India’s major physical features?
• ⭐ How is India politically divided?
• ⭐ What are the important rivers of India?
• ⭐ How does India’s cultural diversity contribute to its identity?
• ⭐ What is Assam’s significance in India?

📝 How Ospin Academy Assists in Exam Preparation:

• ✅ Comprehensive Solutions: Detailed answers based on the SCERT Class 6 Social Science English Medium textbook.
• ✅ Practice Questions: MCQs and additional exercises to reinforce learning.
• ✅ Conceptual Clarity: Simplified explanations with examples relevant to Assam.
• ✅ Quick Revision: Concise notes for efficient last-minute study sessions.

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Exercise

1. Answer the following questions:

(a) Name four major physiographic divisions of India.

Ans: The 4 physiographic divisions of India are Himalayas, Northern Plains, Indian Desert, Islands.

(b) Name four major rivers of southern India.

Ans: The four major rivers of southern India are Narmada, Tapi, Godavari, Krishna.

(c) Name the 7 neighbouring countries of India sharing common boundaries with India.

Ans: The seven neighbouring countries of India sharing common boundaries are: Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka,

(d) How many States and Union Territories are there in India.

Ans: India has 28 States and 8 Union Territories.

(e) Why is the density of population very high in North Indian plains.

Ans: The density of population is very high in the North Indian plains because they are formed by the fertile deposits of Himalayan rivers like the Indus and Ganga. This region benefits from rich alluvial soil, abundant water supply, a favourable climate, and an extensive transportation network, which together support high agricultural productivity and attract large populations.

(f) Find out the differences between the East and the West coast of India.

Ans: The differences between the East and the West coast of India are:

East coast of India	West coast of India
The Eastern Coastal Plain is divided into two stretches: the Northern and Southern sections. The Southern part is known as the Coromandel Coast, while the Northern stretch is called the Northern Circar.	The Western Coastal Plains are divided into three sections: the southern part, known as the Malabar Coast; the central part, referred to as the Karavali or Kanara; and the northern part, called the Konkan.
The Eastern Coastal Plain lies between the Bay of Bengal and the Eastern Ghats	The Western Coastal Plain is situated between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats
Eastern Coastal Plain is broader	Western Coastal Plains are very narrow

(g) Why is India called a ‘land of diversity’?

Ans: India is called the ‘land of diversity’ because of its various types of food, languages, religions, cuisines, festivals, and traditions. This rich variety reflects the country’s cultural, social, and geographical differences.

2. Match the following:

(i) Mt. Everest	(a) a neighbouring country of india
(ii) Tapti	(b) a health resort
(iii) Andaman and Nicobar	(c) highest peak of the world
(iv) Nepal	(d) an archipelago in Bay of Beral
(v) Nainital	(e) a South Indian river

Ans:

(i) Mt. Everest	(c) highest peak of the world
(ii) Tapti	(e) a South Indian river
(iii) Andaman and Nicobar	(d) an archipelago in Bay of Beral
(iv) Nepal	(a) a neighbouring country of india
(v) Nainital	(b) a health resort

3. Fill up the gaps:

(a) The southernmost place of mainland of India is_________ (Cape of Comorin/Pondicherry)

Ans: Cape of Comorin.

(b) ______ (Equator/Tropic of Cancer/Tropic of Capricorn) divides India into two equal parts.

Ans: Tropic of Cancer.

(c) The source of Ganga is_______ (TamsuKhambab/Gongotri) in India.

Ans: Gongotri.

(d) ________(Suez Canal/Panama Canal/Palk strait) separates Sri Lanka from India.

Ans: Palk strait.

4. Find out the answers with the help of atlas:

(a) Two important rivers drained into the Arabian Sea.

Ans: Two important rivers draining into the Arabian Sea are the Indus River and the Tapti (Tapi) River.

(b) Three countries of the Himalayan mountain.

Ans: Three countries of the Himalayan mountain range are India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

(c) What is the neighbouring island country of India.

Ans: The neighbouring island country of India is Sri Lanka.

(d) Name the east flowing and the west flowing rivers of India.

Ans: East-flowing rivers of India include the Ganges and the Godavari. West-flowing rivers include the Indus and the Tapti (Tapi).

5. Prepare a list of the names of the states and union territories of India along with its capitals by studying the map no. 7.

Ans:

Union Territory	Capital
Andaman and Nicobar Islands	Port Blair
Chandigarh	Chandigarh
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu	Daman
Delhi	Delhi
Jammu and Kashmir	Srinagar (Summer) and Jammu (Winter)
Ladakh	Leh
Lakshadweep	Kavaratti
Puducherry	Puducherry

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