Grade 06 CIVIC EDUCATION PROVINCIAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NORTHWESTERN PROVINCE THIRD TERM TEST

PART I - Multiple Choice Questions (Questions 1–15)

1. Question: Construction and maintenance of roadways in one's region of operations is a duty of the...
2. Question: Sunlight, soil, and water are related to...resources.
3. Question: The standing Buddha statue near Kala Wewa is a stone creation known as...
4. Question: ...expresses the aim of the school that it proposes to achieve in the future.
5. Question: The...division is the smallest administrative unit in which your village belongs.

PART II - Fill in the Blanks (Questions 16–20)

1. Question: The social standards that have existed from the past are...

• Answer: Traditions.
• Explanation: Traditions refer to customs or practices passed down through generations, often shaping a community’s social norms and identity.

1. Question: The things we should not follow or refrain from are called...

• Answer: Manners.
• Explanation: In civic terms, manners refer to behavior standards distinguishing between acceptable and unacceptable actions within society.

1. Question: Rathnapura, famous for gems, is in the...province.

• Answer: Sabaragamuwa.
• Explanation: Sabaragamuwa Province in Sri Lanka is renowned for its gem mines, particularly in the town of Rathnapura, known as the "City of Gems."

Explanation and Answer for True/False (Questions 6–10)

1. Statement: A group can be produced that is endowed with self-respect by safeguarding traditions in a school.
2. Statement: Mental stress is increased by acting according to a plan.
3. Statement: A student can achieve his goal by avoiding sports and co-curricular activities.
4. Statement: The dignity of the school is safeguarded through using the resources of the school by safeguarding them.
5. Statement: Training courses are important to a person to build up their future professional world by enhancing one's skills and abilities.

PART III - Short Answer and Practical Application (Sample Explanation for Questions 11-20)

For example:

• Question 14: What is the most suitable action that you can take as a student to minimize the wastage of resources?Answer: Inculcate good attitudes regarding conservation of resources.Explanation: Building awareness about the importance of conserving resources helps students develop habits that prevent wastage, contributing to environmental preservation.

### PART I - Multiple Choice Questions (Questions 1–15)

1. Question: Construction and maintenance of roadways in one's region of operations is a duty of the...

- Answer: Village Council.

- Explanation: In most administrative setups, the responsibility for maintaining infrastructure like local roads falls on local governing bodies like village councils. The central government and divisional secretariats typically handle broader or more significant infrastructure projects.

2. Question: Sunlight, soil, and water are related to...resources.

- Answer: Natural resources.

- Explanation: Natural resources are those that occur naturally in the environment and are not created by humans. Sunlight, soil, and water are essential natural resources, as they are crucial for sustaining life and are available from nature.

3. Question: The standing Buddha statue near Kala Wewa is a stone creation known as...

- Answer: Aukana.

- Explanation: The Aukana Buddha statue is a well-known historical monument in Sri Lanka, standing near the Kala Wewa reservoir. It’s famous for its detailed craftsmanship and significance in Sri Lankan heritage.

4. Question: ...expresses the aim of the school that it proposes to achieve in the future.

- Answer: Vision.

- Explanation: A vision statement articulates the long-term goals or aspirations of an institution, such as a school, and outlines what it aims to accomplish in the future.

5. Question: The...division is the smallest administrative unit in which your village belongs.

- Answer: Grama Niladari.

- Explanation: In Sri Lanka, the Grama Niladari (GN) division is the smallest administrative unit, overseen by a government-appointed official responsible for local governance within the division.

### PART II - Fill in the Blanks (Questions 16–20)

16. Question: The social standards that have existed from the past are...

- Answer: Traditions.

- Explanation: Traditions refer to customs or practices passed down through generations, often shaping a community’s social norms and identity.

17. Question: The things we should not follow or refrain from are called...

- Answer: Manners.

- Explanation: In civic terms, manners refer to behavior standards distinguishing between acceptable and unacceptable actions within society.

18. Question: Rathnapura, famous for gems, is in the...province.

- Answer: Sabaragamuwa.

- Explanation: Sabaragamuwa Province in Sri Lanka is renowned for its gem mines, particularly in the town of Rathnapura, known as the "City of Gems."

### Explanation and Answer for True/False (Questions 6–10)

6. Statement: A group can be produced that is endowed with self-respect by safeguarding traditions in a school.

- Answer: True.

- Explanation: Schools play a significant role in instilling cultural values and self-respect in students by educating them about traditions and customs, which fosters pride in their heritage.

7. Statement: Mental stress is increased by acting according to a plan.

- Answer: False.

- Explanation: Acting according to a plan usually helps reduce stress by providing structure and predictability, which can make handling responsibilities more manageable.

8. Statement: A student can achieve his goal by avoiding sports and co-curricular activities.

- Answer: False.

- Explanation: Participation in sports and co-curricular activities often promotes holistic development, including physical health, teamwork, and discipline, which supports academic and personal success.

9. Statement: The dignity of the school is safeguarded through using the resources of the school by safeguarding them.

- Answer: True.

- Explanation: Proper maintenance and responsible use of school resources help protect the school’s reputation and preserve its assets for future use.

10. Statement: Training courses are important to a person to build up their future professional world by enhancing one's skills and abilities.

- Answer: True.

- Explanation: Training courses develop necessary skills and abilities, helping individuals prepare for professional challenges and opportunities.

### PART III - Short Answer and Practical Application (Sample Explanation for Questions 11-20)

For example:

- Question 14: What is the most suitable action that you can take as a student to minimize the wastage of resources?

- Answer: Inculcate good attitudes regarding conservation of resources.

- Explanation: Building awareness about the importance of conserving resources helps students develop habits that prevent wastage, contributing to environmental preservation.

If you would like more detailed answers for each question, or explanations for questions in PART II and PART III, please let me know, and I can provide those as well.

Here are the answers to the questions provided for Part I:

### Select the correct answer for Questions (1) to (5):

1. Man-made objects in the natural environment belong to the built environment.

2. The things we should follow and shouldn't follow are called standards.

3. Using culturally inappropriate customs is a bad conduct in society.

4. Active listening means listening attentively and comprehensively.

5. The social customs that have existed from the past are called traditions.

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### For Questions (6) to (10), mark with a tick (?) if correct, or a cross (?) if incorrect:

6. As a result of traditions and rules related to the various stages of life, the well-being of both the person and society occurs - ?

7. The usage of resources is going down day by day due to the increase in population and complexity of social needs - ?

8. The mineral resources like coal, tin, and iron get depleted and they recover in a short period of time - ?

9. Both producer and customer can be proud of local products and local resources by appreciating them - ?

10. The technical knowledge and skills which Sri Lankans possessed in irrigation systems are as powerful as modern technology - ?

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### Underline the correct answer for Questions (11) to (15):

11. "Father of free education" is the term used for: (2) Mr. C. W. W. Kannangara.

12. Select the answer with only good qualities of a person: (3) Speaking pleasant words, kindness, truthfulness.

13. A favorable feature from planning and organization is: (4) Works become easy.

14. A feature of an unsystematic student is: (3) Postponing work.

15. A feature of public property is: (1) Available to everyone.

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### Answer Questions (16) to (20) based on the given picture:

16. Identify the situation in Picture A and write two reasons for that kind of incident:

- 1. Lack of public awareness.

- 2. Negligence of environmental rules.

17. Write two effects of the incident in Picture A:

- 1. Pollution of water sources.

- 2. Decrease in biodiversity.

18. There is an instance of a student working cooperatively in school in Picture B. Write two benefits of that:

- 1. Development of teamwork skills.

- 2. Improved relationships with classmates.

19. Two methods to appreciate others' talents:

- 1. Giving public recognition or awards.

- 2. Offering words of encouragement and praise.

20. Two things you feel when admired by others:

- 1. A sense of pride and confidence.

- 2. Motivation to continue improving.

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### Part II

1. Land as a natural resource:

- Two situations where the land is used:

- 1. Agriculture.

- 2. Housing.

2. Benefits of training human resources:

- 1. Enhances productivity.

- 2. Builds specialized skills.

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