Class 6 Social Science Family and Community

1. What is a family?

👉 People living together, sharing responsibilities

2. Name the types of families.

👉 Nuclear and joint family

3. What is a nuclear family?

👉 Parents and children living together

4. What is a joint family?

👉 Extended family living together

5. Name one advantage of a joint family.

👉 Support and shared responsibilities

6. Name one advantage of a nuclear family.

👉 Privacy and independence

7. Who are immediate family members?

👉 Parents and siblings

8. Who are extended family members?

👉 Grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins

9. What is a community?

👉 Group of people living in one area

10. Name types of communities.

👉 Urban, rural, tribal

11. What is urban community?

👉 People living in towns or cities

12. What is rural community?

👉 People living in villages

13. What is tribal community?

👉 Indigenous people with unique culture

14. How do families help individuals?

👉 Care, education, support

15. How do communities help people?

👉 Safety, social life, cooperation

16. What is a responsibility of family members?

👉 Helping, caring, respecting each other

17. What is a responsibility of community members?

👉 Cooperation, following rules, helping others

18. What is social life?

👉 Interaction with people in family and community

19. Name one festival celebrated in families.

👉 Diwali, Eid, Christmas

20. Why are traditions important in families?

👉 Preserve culture and values

21. How do families celebrate special occasions?

👉 Gather, eat, perform rituals

22. What is a neighborhood?

👉 Area where families live close together

23. How do neighbors help each other?

👉 Support, guidance, shared resources

24. What role do elders play in a family?

👉 Guidance, teaching values

25. How do children contribute to family?

👉 Helping, studying, following rules

26. What is interdependence in a family?

👉 Family members depend on each other

27. What is interdependence in a community?

👉 People cooperate for common needs

28. How do communities solve problems?

👉 Discussion, cooperation, local councils

29. Name one government body that helps communities.

👉 Panchayat (village), Municipality (town)

30. Why is family and community important?

👉 Provide support, identity, and guidance


📌 Quick Revision Box

Family Types:

  • Nuclear: Parents + children
  • Joint: Extended family

Community Types:

  • Urban: City/town
  • Rural: Village
  • Tribal: Indigenous groups

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Family → Care, support, values
  • Community → Cooperation, safety, problem-solving