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Family and Community

CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science

Complete topic list for Family and Community in CBSE Class 6 Social Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Family and Community

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1. Family and its importance

  • The family is the fundamental and most ancient unit of any society.
  • Family relationships are based on love, care, cooperation, and interdependence.
  • Cooperation means working together.
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2. Types of families

  • A joint family has several generations living together.
  • A joint family may include grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts, brothers, sisters, and cousins.
  • A nuclear family has a couple and their children, and sometimes one parent and children.
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3. Family roles and responsibilities

  • Each family member has a role and responsibility.
  • Parents take care of children and household needs.
  • Children help in the home and learn daily responsibilities.
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4. Family stories and values

  • Shalini lives in a town in Kerala with her family.
  • Shalini's family includes her father, mother, younger brother, grandmother Acchamma, Chittappa, Chitti, and cousin Chinni.
  • Chittappa is Shalini's father's brother, and Chitti is his wife.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Family and Community

FamilyTypes of FamilyFamily RelationshipsFamily RolesShalini's Family StoryTenzing's Family StoryCommunityCommunity Rules

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Family and Community for CBSE Class 6 Social Science?
Family and Community covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 6 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Family and Community — CBSE Class 6 Social Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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