Class 6 History and Civics – Daily Revision MCQ (English Medium)
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Which animal was the first to be domesticated by humans?
Chapter 2: Prehistoric Period
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Answer: C. Dog
In the Mesolithic Age humans began to tame dogs, goats and sheep; the dog was the first animal to be domesticated.By what other name was the famous Indo-Greek king Menander known?
Chapter 8: Kingdoms and Dynasties in Ancient India and Maharashtra
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Answer: A. Milinda
Menander, the most famous Indo-Greek king, was also called Milinda; the Milindpanha records his dialogue with monk Nagasena.The Shaka Samvat began in 78 CE. Using the textbook's method (CE year − 78), which Shaka year corresponds to 2000 CE?
Chapter 8: Kingdoms and Dynasties in Ancient India and Maharashtra
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Answer: D. 1922
2000 − 78 = 1922, just as 2026 − 78 = 1948 in the textbook's example.Who composed the 'Rajatarangini', the text that records the history of Kashmir?
Chapter 9: Cultural Heritage of Ancient India
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Answer: B. Kalhana
The Rajatarangini, a history of Kashmir, was composed by the poet Kalhana (Banabhatta wrote Harshacharita).By what name was the ancient Persian Empire known?
Chapter 10: Ancient India and World
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Answer: C. Achaemenid Empire
The Persian Empire, which included Gandhara and Sindh, was known as the Achaemenid Empire.Under Universal Adult Franchise, an Indian citizen gets the right to vote after reaching what age?
Chapter 13: Civics 3: The Preamble and Features of the Indian Constitution
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Answer: A. 18 years
Any Indian citizen who has completed 18 years of age has the right to vote; this is Universal Adult Franchise.What is the minimum age a candidate must have to contest a Gram Panchayat election?
Chapter 14: Civics 4: Local Self Government (Rural)
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Answer: D. 21 years
To contest a Gram Panchayat election, a candidate must be at least 21 years old (voting age is 18).Who is the administrative head of the Panchayat Samiti?
Chapter 14: Civics 4: Local Self Government (Rural)
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Answer: B. Block Development Officer
The Block Development Officer (BDO) is the administrative head of the Panchayat Samiti; one is appointed for each Panchayat Samiti.Who is the administrative head of a Municipal Council?
Chapter 15: Civics 5: Local Self Government (Urban)
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Answer: C. Chief Officer
The Chief Officer, a State Government officer, is the administrative head of the Municipal Council (a Commissioner heads a Municipal Corporation's administration).Cantonment Boards are established by which department?
Chapter 15: Civics 5: Local Self Government (Urban)
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Answer: A. Department of Defence, Government of India
Cantonment Boards are set up by the Department of Defence, Government of India, and work directly under the Central Government.
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All questions are written by PadhaiNotes in our own words from the chapters of the official Maharashtra State Board Balbharati textbook (ebalbharati.in). Each question shows its chapter.