Family and Community Class 6 Question Answer Social Science Chapter 9
NCERT Class 6 Social Science SST Chapter 9 Family and Community Questions and Answers Solutions
Family and Community Class 6 Questions and Answers (InText)
Let’s Explore (Page 138)
Question 1.
What types of families do you see in your neighbourhood? List the type with the number of households for each type.
Answer:
I see the following types of families in my neighbourhood
- Children living with their parents
- Children living with a single parent
- Children living with their grandparents and parents
- Children living with their grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts and cousins
| Type of families in my neighbourhood | Number of households |
| 1. Children living with both parents | 5 |
| 2. Children living with a single parent | 1 |
| 3. Children living with their grandparents and parents | 3 |
| 4. Children living with grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts and cousins | 2 |
Question 2.
What types are more frequent? Why do you think this is so?
Answer:
The families in which children live with both of their parents are more frequent. I think this is because nowadays most people move out from their native places in search of better work opportunities. So, it is often difficult to maintain a big family.
Let’s Explore (Page 139)
Question 1.
Make a list of all the members of your family you can think of, including a few distant relatives. List their terms in your mother tongue or regional language and try to find the equivalent in English. Two examples are below for Hindi.
| Name | Term in Hindi | Description / Term in English |
| Rani | बहन | Mother’s brother’s daughter (cousin) (among other possible meanings) |
| Sameer | चाचा | Father’s younger brother (uncle) |
Notice how, quite often, a single word in your mother tongue or regional language, requires several words in English to give a precise definition.
Answer:
Tmhe list of all the members of my family that I can think of India my mother tongue (Hindi) with their English equivalent are as follows
| Name | Term in Hindi | Description / Term in English |
| Shalini | मम्मी | Mother/Mummy |
| Vinay | पापा | Father / Papa |
| Tushar | भईया | Brother |
| Reena | मौसी | Mother’s sister (aunt) |
| Ritu | मौसी | Maternal grandmother’ sister’s daughter (aunt) |
| Taru | भईया | Father’s sister’s son (cousin) |
| Kriti | दादा | Mother’s sister’s daughter (cousin) |
| Ram | ताऊ जी | Father’s elder brother (uncle) |
| Dheeraj | भईया | Maternal grandfather’s brother’s son’s eldest son (cousin) |
| Amar | ताऊ जी | Grandfather’s brother’s son |
| Name | फूफा जी | Father’s sister’s husband |
Let’s Explore (Page 140)
Question 1.
Answer these questions and compare your answers with a few classmates
A. Who in your family decides what is to be bought from the market?
Answer:
My mother decides what is to be bought from the market as she manages the home.
B. Who cooks food in your home?
Answer:
My mother usually cooks food in my home but sometimes my sister cooks food too.
C. Who is the oldest person in your family?
Answer:
My grandfather is the oldest person in my family.
D. Who cleans the floor in your home?
Answer:
Our maid cleans the floor in our home and in her absence, my mother sometimes cleans the floor.
E. Who washes utensils in your house?
Answer:
My mother and my sister wash utensils in my house.
F. Who helps you to do your homework?
Answer:
My elder sister and sometimes my father help me to do my homework.
Let’s Explore (Page 41)
Shalini lives with her family in a town in Kerala. Her father runs a small business and her mother is a teacher in a nearby school. Shalini has a younger brother. Her grandmother, Acchamma (father’s mother), Chittappa (father’s brother or paternal uncle) and her Chitti (aunt or uncle’s wife) live with them. They have a daughter, Shalini’s cousin, who she calls Chinni. Shalini’s uncle has just lost his job and her aunt is a homemaker.
The whole family was preparing for the festival of Onam. Acchamma told Shalini’s father that his brother was having financial difficulties, so they were not able to buy new clothes for the festival. When Shalini’s parents took her and her brother shopping, they bought new clothes not only for themselves, but also for Chithappa, Chitti and Chinni.
As a result, Shalini did not get the silk dress she had expected; she had to settle for a simple cotton one. Achamma explained to Shalini that this is how families support each other and share what they have. Shalini did not mind her simpler dress. She was happy that everyone could get some new clothes.
Question 1.
Draw a simple tree of this family of seven members.
Answer:
Do it yourself.
Question 2.
Why do you think Shalini’s parents bought clothes for everyone?
Answer:
Shalini’s parents bought clothes for everyone as Chittappa (Shalini’s paternal uncle) was facing financial difficulties and could not buy clothes. Families are expected to help each other and share what they have so they all can celebrate the festival happily.
Question 3.
What would you have done if you were in Shalini’s place?
Answer:
If I were in Shalini’s place I would have felt happy that my father bought clothes for everyone and at the same time I would not mind my simple dress instead of silk one.
Think About It (Page 142)
My name is Tenzing. I love the mountains we live in, though life is sometimes hard. My father runs a small grocery store. After my mother became busy in a local handicraft cooperative, making our beautiful traditional fabrics, wood carvings and other items for sale to tourists, my father joined in cleaning the house, taking care of our small vegetable garden and other household chores. Often, he helps my grandmother prepare food for us all.
Grandmother always has all sorts of interesting stories to tell me, with humour and wisdom; no one seems to understand people better than her! Grandfather helps me with my homework and takes me to the school bus stop. He is also actively involved in social work in our colony and is always offering his help to others. For example, when there is a power failure in our area, he goes and registers a complaint at the nearby office.
When our neighbours’ house got damaged in a storm, he collected some money from the whole neighbourhood to help with repairs. We are lucky that my parents can take care of our basic necessities like food and clothing. When any special expenses come up, I have often seen that they discuss them together. Mother says that we should always try to save some money for any unexpected needs that may arise in the future.
Question 1.
Why does Tenzing’s father consult his wife for special expenses?
Answer:
Tenzing’s father consulted his wife for special expenses because they both earn and discussion makes it easier to manage the expenses efficiently as well as save some money for any unexpected needs in future.
Question 2.
How do you feel about his participation in household chores?
Answer:
His participation in the household chores shows that he does not hesitate in doing household work if his wife is busy at work. His support to his wife enables the family to take care of the basic necessities of the family.
Question 3.
What roles do the grandparents fulfil?
Answer:
The grandparents fulfil the following important roles in Tenzing’s family
- The grandmother cooks food for the family in the absence of Tenzing’s mother.
- She tells stories to Tenzing which have humour as well as wisdom.
- Tenzing’s grandfather helps him in his homework as well as takes him to the school bus stop.
- The grandfather is also involved in social work by helping other families in the colony.
Let’s Explore (Page 143)
Question 1.
Create a story of a family somewhere in India, where we see some family values practised. Share it with your class either through writing or drawing.
Answer:
Ramesh, his wife, Sita and their two children, Ravi and Priya, lived in a small village in India. One day, Ramesh’s mother, who lived with them, fell ill. Everyone became concerned about her health. Sita took care of her by looking after her needs, cooking her favourite food and giving her medicine. Ravi and Priya helped their mother in the household chores. Ramesh worked hard in a nearby construction site to earn money for her treatment.
When Ramesh’s mother recovered, the family was happy. They sat together, shared food, and thanked each other for their support. Ramesh said, “We are strong because we are together.” Sita added, “We help each other, that’s what family is for.” Ravi and Priya learned that family values like love, care and support are important.
This family showed values like
- Respect for elders
- Care for each other
- Teamwork
- Gratitude
They proved that simple acts of love and kindness make a family strong.
Question 2.
Stage a small drama with all your classmates around two or three families. The play you write could include some challenging situations that the families faced and show how they are resolved.
Answer:
Title of the drama : “Together We Stand” Characters
- Family 1: Mr. Kumar, Mrs. Kumar and their son, Rohan
- Family 2: Mr. Patel, Mrs. Patel and their daughter, Kiara
- Family 3: Mrs. Sharma (a widow) and her son, Aryan
Act 1: (The scene opens with the three families living in the same neighbourhood. Mr. Kumar loses his job and Mrs. Patel falls ill.)
Mr. Kumar: (worried) I don’t know how I’ll take care of my family now.
Mrs. Kumar: (supportively) We”ll face this together.
Mrs. Patel: (weakly) I’m sorry, I can’t cook for my family today.
Kiara: (helpfully) I’ll cook, mom.
Act 2: (Mrs. Sharma’s son, Aryan, makes friends with Rohan and Kiara. They decide to help each other’s families.)
Rohan: (kindly) My mom can cook for your family, Kiara.
Kiara: (gratefully) Thanks, Rohan!
Aryan: (helpfully) I can help Mr. Kumar find a new job.
Act 3: (The families come together to support each other. Mr. Kumar finds a new job and Mrs. Patel recovers.)
Mr. Kumar: (gratefully) Thanks, friends, we did it together!
Mrs. Patel: (happily) We’re strong because we have each other!
Mrs. Sharma: (proudly) Our children showed us the power of unity!
(All families come together, hold hands and smile.) Values shown by this drama
- Support and encouragement
- Kindness and help
- Unity and togetherness
This drama shows how families can come together to face challenges and support each other in times of need.
Question 3.
In the stories of Shalini and Tenzing, we see examples of joint families. What do you think are the aspects of modern living that make some couples opt for a nuclear family (i.e. living apart from older generations or other relatives)? What could be some advantages as well as disadvantages of the two kinds of families?
Answer:
The aspects of modern living that makes some couples opt for a nuclear family are as follows
- Nuclear family allows greater freedom and privacy.
- Nuclear family makes it easy to move to other places for work and study.
- Nuclear families put less financial, burden on the earning individual.
- It is easier to make decisions in a nuclear family without multiple opinions.
Advantages and disadvantages of a nuclear family are as follows
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| More space and privacy | Feeling of isolation and loneliness. |
| Less financial burden on the family. | Fewer members means lesser help when needed. |
| Easier to move for work or education. | Children miss out on learning from grandparents . and other relatives. |
| More deeper bonding of parents with children. | If parent lose their job it is hard to manage the family. |
Advantages and disadvantages of joint family are as follows
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| More members to take care of the children. | Less privacy and space. |
| Finance or the family may be divided between the members. | Supporting a large family is difficult financially. |
| All the members celebrate festivals together. | More conflicts because of multiple opinions. |
| More people to look after children if both of the parents work. | More household responsibilities on females. |
Questions Based on Story (Page 146-147)
More than 20 years ago, in an area of Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Kamal Parmar, owner of a small autofabrication workshop, noticed a group of underprivileged children on the street. Some had dropped out of school, while others had never been to school. Kamal started giving them tuition from 5: 30 to 9:30 pm every day, after his regular work hours. He also provided the kids with a free dinner. Soon, 150 children were attending those classes regularly and were deeply interested in the lessons! A few teachers from a local school noticed the classes and joined the teaching for a while.
One of them observed, “These children don’t get proper benches to sit on, have no ‘silence zone’ classrooms and the vehicles passing by make lots of noise, yet they pay all their attention to what the teachers tell them. This touched my heart. The love and affection I got from them was unbelievable.” Some older children who were attending regular schools also joined as volunteers to teach in Kamal’s classes. One of them remarked, “We went there to teach, instead we learnt a lot from them.”
Question 1.
Discuss this story in your class. What kind of attitude towards the community does it reveal?
Answer:
This story revealed the empathetic and supportive attitude of the people towards this community.
Question 2.
What values get reflected in Kamal Parmar’s initiative?
Answer:
Values of empathy, kindness, responsibility, compassion, inclusivity, supportiveness and volunteerism are reflected in Kamal Parmar’s initiative.
Question 3.
Think about those underprivileged children. Do you think society has been unfair to them?
Answer:
Yes, society has been unfair to underprivileged children in many ways. They often face
- Limited access to quality education and resources.
- Poverty and economic instability.
- Lack of healthcare and nutrition.
- Discrimination and stigma.
Despite having the ability to succeed in life, this unfairness makes it difficult for them to achieve their goals.
Question 4.
What should society do to make sure that all children get access to education?
Answer:
A society can do the following to make sure that all children get access to education
- By building more schools.
- By providing an opportunity for free education.
- By helping families to educate their children as per our capabilities.
- By raising awareness among people about the importance of education.
- By volunteering to provide free tuition classes to poor children.
Let’s Explore (Page 147)
Question 1.
Make a list of all people outside your family that are supporting you through their work in one way or another.
Answer:
People outside my family that support us through their work in one way or another are as follows
Farmers They support us by growing crops on the farm. Teachers They support us by providing education.
Doctors They support us by providing treatment to us when we are sick.
Police They support us by providing safety.
Let’s Explore (Page 148)
Question 1.
What types of communities are you part of?
Answer:
I am a part of the following communities
- Hindu community
- Hindi speaking community
- North Indian community
- Student’s community
Question 2.
is there a club that you are a part of in school? How does it function?
Answer:
Yes, I am a part of the eco club at my school. This club functions by organising eco-friendly events and functions such as the following
- Organising campaigns such as tree planting and cleanliness drives.
- Create garden or green spaces at school.
- Promoting recycling of school waste.
- Conducting workshops and seminars.
Class 6 SST Family and Community Question Answer (Exercise)
Question 1.
What are some of the rules you follow in your family and neighbourhood? Why are they important?
Answer:
Some of the rules that I follow in my family are as. follows
- Share household chores and responsibilities.
- Respect elders and maintain a healthy relationship with everyone.
- Wake up early and sleep early.
- Keep the house clean.
Some of the rules that I follow in my neighbourhood are as follows
- Throw garbage at designated places.
- Avoid creating unnecessary noise.
- Respect elders and help them.
- Follow parking and traffic rules.
These rules are important to maintain a harmonious relationship in the family and neighbourhood.
Question2.
Do you think some rules are unfair to a few people in the family or community? Why?
Answer:
Yes, some rules can be unfair to a few people.
It is because
- Rules might not consider everyone’s needs or situations.
- Some people might not have a say in making the rules.
- Rules can be too strict or controlling.
- Rules can be unfair to certain groups, like women or children.
- Rules can be outdated and not relevant anymore.
- Rules can be unclear or confusing.
- Rules can be made with biases or stereotypes.
Question 3.
Describe several situations that you have observed where community support makes a difference. You can draw or write about these.
Answer:
Some of the situations where I have observed that community support makes a difference are as follows:-
- Distributing free food to poor people during religious ceremonies or through food banks.
- Construction of shelter homes for the homeless during winters.
- Creating a helping unit where people keep their old clothes and other stuffs for needy people.
- Several tribal communities help each other by taking responsibilities during weddings.