Class 6 Social Science Chapter 7 | India's Cultural Roots | Question Answers | NCERT Solutions | 2026–27
Ans. The word Veda comes from the Sanskrit word Vid, which means knowledge.
Q2. How many Vedas are there?
Ans. There are four Vedas—Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, and Atharva Veda.
Q3. Which is the oldest Veda?
Ans. The Rig Veda is the oldest of the four Vedas.
Q4. What are the Vedas?
Ans.
(a) The Vedas are the oldest sacred texts of India.
(b) They contain hymns, prayers, and songs.
(c) They were passed down orally.
(d) They were composed by rishis and rishikas in early Sanskrit.
(e) They mention many gods, professions, and early assemblies.
Q5. What are the Upanishads?
Ans.
(a) The Upanishads explain ideas like karma, rebirth, and atman (self).
(b) They teach that all living beings are connected.
(c) They promote peace and happiness for everyone.
Q6. What is the full form of UNESCO?
Ans. UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Q7. Write a short note on Buddhism.
Ans.
(a) Siddhartha Gautama was born about 560 BCE in Lumbini (Nepal).
(b) He attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya and became the Buddha.
(c) He taught ahimsa (non-violence) and said that ignorance and attachment cause suffering.
Q8. Write a short note on Jainism.
Ans.
(a) Jain means conqueror.
(b) Vardhamana Mahavira gained supreme wisdom after 12 years of hard meditation.
(c) His birthplace was near the city of Vaishali, in modern-day Bihar.
(d) Jainism teaches Ahimsa, Anekantavada, and Aparigraha.
Q9. How many tribes were there in India according to Census 2011?
Ans. According to the 2011 Census, India had 705 tribes.
Q10. What is the contribution of folk and tribal traditions to Indian culture?
Ans.
(a) Jagannath is worshipped at Puri (Odisha).
(b) The Toda tribe in Tamil Nadu worships the Nilgiri hills.
(c) The Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh worship Donyipolo, a combined form of the Sun and the Moon.
(d) The Munda and Santhal tribals worship Singbonga.
Q11. Where are the Ellora Caves located?
Ans.
The Ellora Caves are located in Maharashtra and they
were cut into rock between the 6th and 10th centuries CE. They include Hindu,
Buddhist, and Jain caves.
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