Social Studies has the widest syllabus of any Class 6 subject. It covers History from ancient civilizations to medieval kingdoms, Geography from solar system basics to India’s physical features, and Civics from how governments work to how villages are administered. Economics concepts appear from Class 6 onward in Telangana and AP textbooks.
Yet Social Studies is almost always the last subject students study before an exam. They spend three days on Maths, two days on Science, and one evening on Social. Then they open the question paper and discover that History alone has five or six chapters worth of questions.
The 6th class Social Studies papers from 2018 to 2019 show exactly how this subject is tested across every major Indian board. This guide breaks down every board’s paper, every chapter that appeared, and every question type that carries marks. It also tells you exactly where to download the actual papers.
Board-Wise Overview: 6th Class Social Papers 2018 to 2019
| Board | Subject Name in Class 6 | Paper Format | Total Marks | Key Sources for 2018-19 Papers |
| Telangana (TSBIE) | Social Studies (integrated: History, Geography, Civics, Economics) | Single paper (SA1 and SA2) | 50 marks | telanganaboard.com (TSBIE paper code M-47 for Oct 2019 SA1) |
| Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) | Social Studies (Paper 1 and Paper 2) | Paper 1 + Paper 2 each exam | 50 marks (25+25) | teacherfriend.in (SA2 March 2018 keys), tlm4all.com (SA1 2018-19 keys) |
| Karnataka (KSEEB) | Social Science (History + Geography + Civics) | Single paper per SA | 80 marks | inyatrust.co.in (SA1 Oct 2018, SA2 Mar 2019 EV and KV) |
| CBSE (KV schools) | Social Science (SST): History + Geography + Civics | PT-I, PT-II, Term-I, Term-II papers | Varies: 20-80 marks | libkvgpj.blogspot.com (PT-I, PT-II, Term-II 2018-19 SST) |
| Tamil Nadu | Social Science (integrated) | Term 1 quarterly, Half-Yearly, Annual | 100 marks per term paper | padasalai.net (Term 1 2019 original with keys, TM and EM) |
| Kerala | Social Science | First Term (Onam) and Annual | Varies by exam | educationobserver.com (First Term 2018 and 2019 papers with keys) |
Telangana 6th Class Social Studies Question Paper 2018 to 2019 (TSBIE)
Telangana Class 6 Social Studies is taught as an integrated subject. Unlike Class 9 and 10 where Social Studies splits into Paper 1 (History and Civics) and Paper 2 (Geography and Economics), Class 6 Social Studies in Telangana uses a single combined paper for SA exams. This is confirmed by the SCERT Telangana teacher handbooks which state that social studies textbooks from Class 6 to 8 do not have divisions and are prepared using an inclusive method.
The official Telangana Board paper code for the 6th class Social Studies SA1 from October 2019 is TSBIE-CLASS-6-SOCIAL-STUDIES-ENGLISH-VERSION-M-47-OCT-2019, confirmed by telanganaboard.com. Papers from earlier years follow the same format and chapter structure with different question values.
Telangana SCERT Class 6 Social Studies: Chapter Structure 2018-19
The Telangana SCERT Class 6 Social Studies textbook is organized around themes. Based on the SCERT Telangana Class 6 Social Studies solutions framework from apboardsolutions.in and netexplanations.com, the chapters are grouped under Theme I covering Diversity on the Earth, starting with Reading and Making Maps and continuing through physical geography, ancient history, and civics.
| SA1 Chapters (2018-19 Session, Nov 2018) | SA2 Chapters (2018-19 Session, Apr 2019) |
| Reading and Making Maps | Diversity in India: Social and Cultural |
| Globe: A Model of the Earth | Village and Urban Livelihoods |
| The Earth and Its Landforms | Markets Around Us |
| Rivers and Plains | Public Facilities and Government |
| From Hunting and Gathering to Growing Food | Community and Society |
| The Earliest Cities | Understanding Laws and Justice |
| In the Earliest Cities (Harappa) | Major Landforms and Natural Regions of India |
Telangana 6th Class Social Studies Paper Structure 2018-19
| Section | Question Type | Questions | Marks Each | Total |
| Section I | Multiple Choice Questions | 5 | 1 mark | 5 marks |
| Section II | Fill in the Blanks | 5 | 1 mark | 5 marks |
| Section III | Short Answer Questions (3-5 lines) | 8 | 2 marks | 16 marks |
| Section IV | Long / Essay Answer (attempt 4 of 6) | 6 (attempt 4) | 4 marks | 16 marks (from 24 offered) |
| Total | 24 | 50 marks |
Telangana Class 6 Social Studies SA papers carry an important strategic feature: Section IV offers 6 long answer questions but students attempt only 4. This 4-from-6 choice means students can deliberately skip the two questions from their weakest chapters. Students who know this in advance plan their revision to ensure they can confidently answer at least 4 of the 6 offered questions.
Andhra Pradesh 6th Class Social Studies Question Paper 2018 to 2019 (BSEAP)
Andhra Pradesh 6th class Social Studies uses a Paper 1 and Paper 2 format for SA exams, unlike Telangana which uses a single combined paper. This is a structural difference that directly affects which paper a student should download.
The AP SA2 Social Studies March 2018 Principles of Evaluation (key papers) for 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th class are available on teacherfriend.in. The page specifically confirms availability of 6th Class Social Studies SA-II March 2018 key sheets in both Telugu medium and English medium. The AP SA1 Social Studies 2018-19 key sheets are available on tlm4all.com under the SA-1 2018 Social Studies 6th-10th Classes Key Sheets page.
AP 6th Class Social Studies: Paper 1 and Paper 2 Chapter Split
| Paper | Content Coverage | Topics in 2018-19 Papers |
| Paper 1 (History and Civics) | History chapters from the AP SCERT Class 6 Social textbook covering prehistoric and early civilization periods | Reading the Past, From Hunting and Gathering to Growing Food, In the Earliest Cities, Kingdoms Kings and Early Republic, New Questions and Ideas |
| Paper 2 (Geography and Economics) | Geography chapters covering physical features of Earth and India, plus basic Economics and Civics concepts | The Earth and Solar System, Globe and Maps, Major Landforms, Water Bodies, India Physical Features, Living Together, Diversity and Discrimination, Making a Living |
AP students must download both Paper 1 and Paper 2 for each SA exam. Downloading only one paper means missing half the Social Studies marks. The teachernews.in platform confirms that both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are available as separate downloads for AP SA1 and SA2 Social Question Papers across all classes including Class 6.
| AP SA2 March 2018 Social Studies: What the Key Paper Confirms
The teacherfriend.in page titled AP SA-2/SA-II March 2018 Social Studies 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Principles of Evaluation is one of the only sources that directly confirms the existence and availability of the 6th class Social Studies SA2 key paper from March 2018. It provides both Paper 1 and Paper 2 key sheets in Telugu medium (TM) and English medium (EM). This is the SA2 of the 2017-18 academic session. Students looking for the SA2 paper from that exam should search for AP SA2 Social March 2018 or AP Summative Assessment 2 Social Studies 6th class 2017-18. |
Karnataka 6th Standard Social Science Question Paper 2018 to 2019 (KSEEB)
Karnataka KSEEB conducts SA1 for Class 6 Social Science in October and SA2 in March. The 2018-19 session papers (SA1 October 2018 and SA2 March 2019) are available on inyatrust.co.in in English version (EV) and Kannada version (KV). Answer keys are included for most district versions.
Unlike Telangana and AP which use an integrated Social Studies textbook, Karnataka Class 6 Social Science has clearer delineations between History, Geography, and Civics sections within the same paper. The 80-mark Karnataka SA paper allocates marks proportionally across these three domains.
Karnataka 6th Std Social Science SA Paper Structure 2018-19
| Section | Question Type | Number | Marks Each | Total |
| Section A | MCQ and Objective | 8 | 1 mark | 8 marks |
| Section B | Fill in the Blanks | 8 | 1 mark | 8 marks |
| Section C | Short Answer (2-3 lines) | 8 | 2 marks | 16 marks |
| Section D | Long Answer (3-mark) | 6 | 3 marks | 18 marks |
| Section E | Essay / Map / Explanation (4-mark, with choice) | 4-5 | 4 marks | 16-20 marks |
| Total | 34+ | 80 marks, 3 hours |
Karnataka Class 6 Social Science: Chapter Coverage in 2018-19 SA Papers
History Section (approximately 25-30 marks in SA papers)
- What is History: Sources of history, types of sources (written, unwritten, archaeological)
- Before History: Prehistoric periods, Paleolithic and Neolithic ages, life of early humans
- Ancient Civilizations: Indus Valley Civilization, characteristics, town planning, trade
- Vedic Civilization: Early and Later Vedic periods, social structure, literature
- Jainism and Buddhism: Founders, teachings, spread, impact on Indian society
Geography Section (approximately 25-30 marks in SA papers)
- The Universe and Our Solar System: Planets, sun, moon, celestial bodies
- The Globe: Latitudes, longitudes, tropics, time zones, international date line
- Major Landforms: Mountains, plateaus, plains, valleys, deserts
- Water Bodies: Oceans, seas, rivers, lakes
- India: Physical Features, climate, natural vegetation
Civics and Social Life Section (approximately 15-20 marks in SA papers)
- Diversity in India: Languages, religions, food, festivals
- Discrimination and Equality: Understanding caste, gender, and religious discrimination
- Government and Democracy: Why we need government, types of government
CBSE 6th Class Social Science (SST) Question Paper 2018-19
CBSE replaced the old SA1 and SA2 system for Classes 6 to 8 with a new assessment pattern from the 2017-18 session. The 2018-19 papers available for CBSE Class 6 Social Science are: Periodic Test I (PT-I), Periodic Test II (PT-II), Term-I (Half-Yearly), and Term-II (Year-End) exams. All four paper types from the 2018-19 session are confirmed as available on the KV Gopalganj Library blog (libkvgpj.blogspot.com), listed as Class VI SST PT-I 2018-19, SST PT-II 2018-19, SST Term-II 2018-19.
CBSE Class 6 Social Science: What Each Assessment Covers in 2018-19
| Assessment Type | Chapters from History (Our Pasts I) | Chapters from Geography (The Earth Our Habitat) | Chapters from Civics (Social and Political Life I) | Marks |
| Periodic Test I (PT-I) | What, Where, How and When, On the Trail of the Earliest People | The Earth in the Solar System, Globe Latitudes and Longitudes | Understanding Diversity, Diversity and Discrimination | 20 marks |
| Periodic Test II (PT-II) | From Gathering to Growing Food, In the Earliest Cities, What Books and Burials Tell Us | Motions of the Earth, Maps, Major Landforms of the Earth | What is Government, Panchayati Raj | 20 marks |
| Term I (Half-Yearly) | PT-I and PT-II History chapters combined (first 6 chapters of Our Pasts I) | PT-I and PT-II Geography chapters combined (first 5 chapters) | PT-I and PT-II Civics chapters combined (first 4 chapters) | 80 marks |
| Term II (Year-End) | Kingdoms Kings and Early Republic, New Questions and Ideas, Ashoka the Emperor, Vital Villages, Traders Kings and Pilgrims, New Empires and Kingdoms, Buildings Paintings and Books | Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife, Our Country India, India Climate Vegetation and Wildlife | Rural Administration, Urban Administration, Rural Livelihoods, Urban Livelihoods | 80 marks |
CBSE Class 6 SST Paper Structure 2018-19 (Term Papers)
- Section A: 4 to 6 MCQ questions, 1 mark each. Source-based or factual questions from all three books.
- Section B: Short answer questions, 2 to 3 marks each. Requires 3 to 5 sentence answers with specific facts.
- Section C: Long answer questions, 4 to 5 marks each. Analytical and explanation-based answers.
- Section D: Map-based question, 3 to 5 marks. Students mark and identify features on an India outline map.
- Total marks for Half-Yearly and Year-End: 80 marks. Duration: 3 hours. All questions compulsory with some internal choice.
Tamil Nadu 6th Standard Social Science Question Paper 2018 to 2019
Tamil Nadu Class 6 Social Science papers from 2018 and 2019 must be approached with an important distinction. The 2018 papers follow the old Samacheer Kalvi syllabus. The 2019 papers follow the revised Samacheer Kalvi syllabus introduced from the 2019 academic year. The chapter names, content, and marks distribution changed between these two years.
| Tamil Nadu 2018 vs 2019 Social Science: A Critical Difference
Tamil Nadu revised its Samacheer Kalvi syllabus for Class 6 starting from the 2019-20 academic year. The Term 1 Quarterly exam of September 2019 was the first exam to use the new syllabus. The 2018 annual exam used the older Samacheer Kalvi content. Students currently studying under the revised curriculum should prioritize 2019 onward papers. The padasalai.net platform specifically lists the 6th Social Term 1 Exam 2019 original question papers with answer keys in both Tamil Medium and English Medium as separate downloads, confirming the 2019 new syllabus papers are available. |
Tamil Nadu 6th Standard Social Science Term 1 Paper 2019 (New Syllabus)
The Term 1 quarterly paper from September 2019 covers the first third of the revised Samacheer Kalvi Class 6 Social Science syllabus. Under the new syllabus structure:
- History (Term 1): Understanding History, Early Humans, Ancient Civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt)
- Geography (Term 1): Solar System, The Earth, Latitudes and Longitudes, Lithosphere
- Civics (Term 1): Understanding Diversity, Government and Democracy, Central and State Government
Tamil Nadu 6th standard Social Science carries 100 marks. The paper includes MCQs, short answers, paragraph answers, and a map-based section. Papers in both Tamil medium and English medium are available on padasalai.net with teacher-prepared answer keys.
Kerala 6th Standard Social Science Papers 2018 and 2019
Kerala’s educationobserver.com forum specifically hosts 6th standard First Term Social Science previous year question papers from 2015 through 2023, including the 2018 and 2019 First Term (Onam Exam) papers with answer keys. Both years are available in English medium and Malayalam medium.
Kerala’s approach to Social Science at the Class 6 level integrates environmental studies, history, and civic education in a way that is distinct from NCERT-based boards. The questions are open-ended and application-based. Kerala does not use MCQs in its primary school exams. Every question requires written reasoning.
Complete Download Guide: 6th Class Social Papers 2018 to 2019
| Website | Board | What Is Specifically Available | Medium | Keys? |
| telanganaboard.com | Telangana TSBIE | Official SA1 and SA2 Social Studies papers. Code M-47 confirmed for Oct 2019 SA1 EM version. | English / Telugu | Yes (A suffix) |
| tlm4all.com | AP and Telangana | SA1 2018 Social Studies 6th-10th class key sheets (Nov 2018). Social model papers SA1 and SA2. | English / Telugu | Yes (key sheets) |
| teacherfriend.in | AP (BSEAP) | AP SA-2 March 2018 Social Studies 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th class Principles of Evaluation. Paper 1 and Paper 2 TM and EM. | Telugu / English | Yes (Principles of Evaluation) |
| teachernews.in | AP and Telangana | AP SA1 Social CCE Question Papers for 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th class including Paper 1 and Paper 2 TM and EM downloads. | English / Telugu | Yes |
| schools360.in | AP and Telangana | Summative Assessment 1 SA1 Social Question Papers 2017 onward for 6th-10th classes with answer keys. | English / Telugu | Yes |
| libkvgpj.blogspot.com | CBSE (KV schools) | Class VI SST PT-I 2018-19, SST PT-II 2018-19, SST Term-II 2018-19 confirmed available for download. | English | No (papers only) |
| mycbseguide.com | CBSE | CBSE Class 6 Social Science previous year papers 2018 and 2019 with chapter-wise questions and solutions. | English / Hindi | Yes (solutions) |
| inyatrust.co.in | Karnataka KSEEB | SA1 Oct 2018 and SA2 Mar 2019 Social Science papers in English Version and Kannada Version with blueprints and key answers. | English / Kannada | Yes (keys included) |
| padasalai.net | Tamil Nadu | 6th Social Term 1 Exam 2019 original question papers with answer keys (TM and EM). 2018 all subjects original paper also available. | English / Tamil | Yes (teacher-prepared keys) |
| educationobserver.com | Kerala | 6th std First Term Onam exam Social Science papers 2015-2023 including 2018 and 2019 with answer keys. | English / Malayalam | Yes |
What Was Tested in 6th Class Social Studies 2018-19: Marks Blueprint
This section breaks down how marks were distributed across the three Social Studies domains in the 2018-19 papers. No other source on the current SERP provides this level of detail for the 2018-19 papers specifically.
| Social Studies Domain | Telangana/AP (50 marks) | Karnataka (80 marks) | CBSE Half-Yearly (80 marks) | Tamil Nadu (100 marks) |
| History (Ancient India and World) | 18-22 marks | 25-30 marks | 28-32 marks | 30-35 marks |
| Geography (Physical and Human) | 16-20 marks | 25-30 marks | 24-28 marks | 30-35 marks |
| Civics (Government and Society) | 10-14 marks | 15-20 marks | 16-20 marks | 20-25 marks |
| Economics / Livelihoods | 3-6 marks | Not separate | Not separate | 10-15 marks |
| Map Work | Not in Telangana SA | 5-8 marks | 5-8 marks | 5-10 marks |
How to Prepare Using the 6th Class Social Papers from 2018 to 2019
Social Studies is the one subject where reading matters more than practice problems. But reading without structure leads to forgetting within two days. The 2018-19 papers show a consistent pattern across boards: short answer questions test specific facts, long answer questions test understanding and sequence, and map questions test spatial memory.
Step 1: Do a Question-by-Question Chapter Audit
Open the 2018 or 2019 Social Studies paper and write beside every question the chapter it belongs to. Then tally how many marks come from each chapter. In Telangana and AP papers, History chapters consistently carry 40 to 45 percent of total marks. In CBSE papers, History and Geography are weighted roughly equally. Karnataka spreads marks more evenly across all three domains.
This 10-minute audit tells you exactly where the marks are. Revise the highest-marks chapters first.
Step 2: Build a Fact Card for Every History Chapter
History questions in the 6th class Social papers from 2018-19 consistently tested four types of information: names (rulers, cities, places), dates or time periods, causes (why something happened), and significance (what effect it had). For each History chapter, make a four-row fact card with these four categories.
For example, for the Harappan chapter: Names: Harappa, Mohenjo-daro, Lothal, Dholavira. Time period: 2500 BCE. Causes: river valleys provided fertile land and water. Significance: first planned cities in India, evidence of organized governance and trade.
Step 3: Practice Geography from Maps, Not Paragraphs
Geography comprehension in Class 6 cannot come from reading alone. The 2018-19 papers across Karnataka and CBSE included map questions where students marked landforms, rivers, and regions on an outline map of India. Students who practiced marking maps scored full marks. Students who only read about geography in text form often could not locate features correctly.
Print or draw a blank map of India and practice marking at least five features from every Geography chapter: mountain ranges, river systems, states, and major physical regions.
Step 4: Answer Civics Questions in Point Form, Not Paragraphs
Civics and Social Life questions in 6th class Social papers typically ask students to explain why something exists, how something works, or what would happen if something were different. These are 2-mark to 4-mark questions. The most effective format for these answers is two or three short points rather than one long paragraph.
Examiners reading Social Studies answer sheets in large quantities respond better to clearly numbered points than to long continuous paragraphs that bury the key information.
Step 5: Use Section IV Choice Wisely in Telangana and AP Papers
The Telangana and AP Class 6 Social Studies SA papers offer 6 long answer questions in Section IV but require students to attempt only 4. Many students attempt the questions in order without reading all 6 first. This wastes the strategic advantage the choice gives.
Read all 6 questions before starting Section IV. Circle the 4 from your strongest chapters. Then answer those 4 first. If time permits, add to the other two.
Chapter-Wise Preparation Tips for 6th Class Social Studies
History: Prehistoric Period and Early Civilizations
This is the highest-marks History section across every board. The 2018-19 papers consistently included at least one long answer question about the Harappan Civilization or early human life. Students frequently confuse the characteristics of Paleolithic (old stone age), Neolithic (new stone age), and Chalcolithic (copper and stone age) periods.
- Paleolithic: Stone tools, nomadic life, hunting and gathering, cave paintings, no agriculture
- Neolithic: Polished stone tools, settled life, agriculture, animal domestication, pottery making
- Harappan Civilization: Planned cities with drainage, granaries, standardized weights and measures, trade with Mesopotamia, pictographic script not yet deciphered
Long answer questions on the Harappan Civilization that appeared in 2018-19 papers asked students to describe the town planning and drainage system, the evidence of trade, and reasons for the civilization’s decline. Prepare a 6 to 8 point answer covering all three aspects.
Geography: Globe, Maps, and Landforms
Globe and map questions are tested as both MCQs and short answers in every board’s 2018-19 Social Studies paper. The most common MCQ topics are the definition of the Equator, the Prime Meridian (0 degrees longitude, passing through Greenwich), the Tropic of Cancer, and the time zones concept.
- Latitude lines run east to west, measure distance north or south of Equator. Equator is 0 degrees latitude.
- Longitude lines run north to south, measure distance east or west of Prime Meridian. Prime Meridian is 0 degrees longitude.
- India lies between 8 degrees 4 minutes North and 37 degrees 6 minutes North latitude and between 68 degrees 7 minutes East and 97 degrees 25 minutes East longitude.
- Map skill questions: Know the four cardinal directions, map scale definition, and the difference between a globe and a flat map.
Civics: Government, Diversity, Discrimination
Class 6 Civics in the 2018-19 papers tested two main topics: the structure of government (national, state, local) and social issues (diversity, discrimination, equality). These topics are tested as 2-mark short answers and occasionally as 4-mark analytical questions.
- Why do we need government: To make laws, enforce rules, maintain order, provide services, protect rights. Prepare a 4-point answer.
- Diversity in India: India has diversity in language (22 official languages, hundreds of dialects), religion (Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism), food, clothing, and festivals. All diversity is a strength, not a weakness.
- Discrimination: Treating people unequally based on caste, gender, religion, or wealth. The Constitution of India prohibits discrimination. Article 15 specifically prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
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Common Mistakes Students Make in 6th Class Social Studies Exams
- Writing dates incorrectly for ancient civilizations. The Harappan Civilization is dated to approximately 2500 BCE, not 2500 AD. Students who write AD instead of BCE reverse the entire historical timeline.
- Confusing latitudes with longitudes. Latitude lines are horizontal (east-west). Longitude lines are vertical (north-south). The Equator is a latitude line. The Prime Meridian is a longitude line.
- Skipping the map question in Karnataka and CBSE papers because it seems complicated. Map questions carry guaranteed marks for students who have practiced. They are avoidable zero marks for students who have not. The 2018-19 Karnataka SA papers included map questions worth 5 to 8 marks.
- Writing the same answer for 2-mark and 4-mark questions. A 2-mark question needs two specific points. A 4-mark question needs four to six points with explanation. Writing the same length answer for both loses 2 marks on every 4-mark question.
- Not downloading both Paper 1 and Paper 2 for AP Social Studies. AP splits Social Studies into Paper 1 (History and Civics) and Paper 2 (Geography and Economics). Students who only practice from Paper 1 are unprepared for half the exam.
- Memorizing definitions without understanding the context. Social Studies examiners in the 2018-19 papers increasingly asked application questions: What would happen if there were no laws? How does discrimination affect society? Why did ancient people settle near rivers? These questions require understanding, not memorization.
Preparation Checklist: 6th Class Social Studies Papers 2018 to 2019
- Confirm your board and download the correct paper type: SA1, SA2, Term 1, Half-Yearly, or Annual
- For AP, download both Paper 1 (History and Civics) and Paper 2 (Geography and Economics) separately
- Run a chapter audit: write chapter names beside every question and count marks per chapter
- Build fact cards for the three highest-marks History chapters
- Practice marking features on a blank India map for Geography chapters
- Learn latitude/longitude definitions, Prime Meridian, Equator, and Tropic of Cancer
- Attempt the full SA paper under timed conditions: 50-mark papers in 1.5 hours, 80-mark papers in 3 hours
- Mark your paper using the available answer key or Principles of Evaluation sheet
- Identify every wrong answer and its chapter
- Revise those specific chapters using your textbook, not a guide
- Practice the map question separately with a printed outline map of India
- Night before exam: review fact cards and key geography definitions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the AP 6th class Social Studies SA2 March 2018 question paper?
The AP SA2 March 2018 Social Studies Principles of Evaluation (answer key and paper details) for 6th class are available on teacherfriend.in under the page AP SA-2/SA-II March 2018 Social Studies 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Principles of Evaluation. The key sheets are available in both Telugu medium and English medium for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The actual question papers are available on tlm4all.com and schools360.in.
Does the Telangana 6th class Social Studies paper have optional questions?
Yes. The Telangana Class 6 Social Studies SA paper Section IV offers 6 long answer questions but students are required to attempt only 4. Each long answer carries 4 marks, so students can earn 16 marks by answering 4 questions from their strongest chapters. Attempting all 6 is not required and wastes exam time.
What is the difference between AP and Telangana Class 6 Social Studies papers?
Andhra Pradesh splits Class 6 Social Studies into Paper 1 (History and Civics) and Paper 2 (Geography and Economics), each carrying 25 marks for a total of 50 marks per SA exam. Telangana uses a single integrated Social Studies paper covering History, Geography, Civics, and Economics combined in one 50-mark paper. Students must confirm which format their board uses before downloading papers.
Which chapters are covered in the SA1 Social Studies paper for Class 6?
For Telangana and AP, the SA1 (November 2018) covers the first half of the Social Studies syllabus including early human history, prehistoric periods, ancient civilizations like Harappa, and basic Geography chapters on the Earth, globe, maps, and landforms. For Karnataka SA1 (October 2018), the coverage includes prehistoric history, ancient Indian civilizations, the solar system, globe, major landforms, and diversity in India. For CBSE, the Term I paper covers the first six chapters from each of the three NCERT books.
Are the Tamil Nadu 2018 and 2019 Class 6 Social Science papers interchangeable?
No. Tamil Nadu revised its Samacheer Kalvi syllabus for Class 6 from the 2019-20 academic year. The 2018 annual exam paper uses the older syllabus. The 2019 Term 1 quarterly exam is the first paper under the new revised syllabus. Students currently studying under the revised curriculum should use 2019 onward papers. Students wanting to understand the old syllabus for any reason can use the 2018 paper, but chapter names and content differ.
How many marks is the 6th class Social Studies SA exam?
It varies by board. Telangana: 50 marks (single paper). AP: 50 marks (Paper 1 at 25 marks and Paper 2 at 25 marks). Karnataka: 80 marks (single paper). CBSE Half-Yearly and Year-End: 80 marks. CBSE Periodic Tests: 20 marks each. Tamil Nadu Term exams: 100 marks. Kerala First Term: varies but typically 80 marks.
Is the CBSE Class 6 Social Science SST PT-I paper from 2018-19 available online?
Yes. The KV Gopalganj Library blog (libkvgpj.blogspot.com) specifically lists Class VI SST PT-I 2018-19, SST PT-II 2018-19, and SST Term-II 2018-19 as available downloads. These are KV school papers that represent the standard CBSE-affiliated school approach for Class 6 Social Science assessments in the 2018-19 session.
What question types appear in the 6th class Social Studies SA papers 2018-19?
MCQ questions carry 1 mark each and test factual recall (dates, names, definitions, map identification). Fill-in-the-blank questions test specific terminology from each chapter. Short answer questions (2 marks) require 3 to 5 sentences with specific facts. Long answer questions (3 to 4 marks) require structured paragraph responses covering causes, characteristics, or comparisons. Map questions require marking and labeling physical or political features on an outline map of India.
Conclusion
The 6th class Social Studies papers from 2018 to 2019 reveal a consistent truth across every board: History chapters carry the most marks, Geography questions are the most predictable, and Civics is the most frequently under-prepared section.
Students who download the right paper for their board and session, run a chapter audit to identify where the marks sit, and practice map work separately will consistently outperform students who simply read through the textbook without a target.
The papers are available for free on the platforms listed in this guide. The preparation method described here costs nothing except focused time. The combination of the right paper and the right method is what produces exam results worth the effort.
