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NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Social Science Ch 7 India's Cultural Roots



Q 1. What did Siddhartha see that led him to seek enlightenment?
Ans. An old man, a sick man, a dead body and an ascetic.
Q 2. What are the primary goal of teaching in Jainism?
Ans. Moksha.
Q 3. Name the deity that is associated with fire in vedic ritual?
Ans. Agni.
Q 4. Define the primary focus of vedas?
Ans. Knowledge and Hymns.

Q 5. Name the place where Siddhartha attain enlightenment?
Ans. Bodhgaya.
Q 6. Define the key value that emphasized in vedic teaching?
Ans. Truth.
Q 7. Meaning of term " Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah" in common prayer?
Ans. May all creatures be happy.
Q 8. What is the meaning of term 'Ahimsa' in Buddhism?
Ans. Non-violence.
Q 9. "Four Noble Truths" were associated with?
Ans. Buddhism.
Q 10. Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Ans. Siddhartha Gautama.
Q 11. Who founded "Sangha" in Buddhism?
Ans. Buddha.
Q 12. What is the central concept of vedanta philosophy?
Ans. Tat Tvam Asi ( you are that)

Q 13. Name the oldest veda?
Ans. Rig Veda.
Q 14. Name the philosophical school emerged from the vedas around the Ist millennium BCE?
Ans. Yoga.
Q 15. Name that school of thought does not accept the authority of Vedas?
Ans. Buddhism.
Q 16. Who was the Siddhartha Gautama's teacher?
Ans. Arada Kalama.
Q 17. What concept did the upanishads introduced that relates to the actions and their results?
Ans. Karma.
Q 18. Number of Vedas are there?
Ans. 4.
Q 19. Name the profession mentioned in vedic texts?
Ans. Farmer.
Q 20. What is the meaning of word 'Veda'?
Ans. Knowledge.
Q 21. Who is the founder of jainism?
Ans. Mahavira.
Q 22. In which vedic texts the concept of rebirth and karma was introduced?
Ans. Upanishads.

Q 23. Define the term "Aparigraha" means in jain teaching?
Ans. Non-possession.
Q 24. What concept of Atman in Indian philosophy refers to?
Ans. Soul or self.
Q 25. What UNESCO recognition was given to vedic chanting?
Ans. Masterpiece of oral and intangible heritage.