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Family and Community — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science

What Family and Community covers in CBSE Class 6 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 6 Social Science syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 6 Social Science · 2026-27

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.

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Central concept: Family and Community

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

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What are the important topics in Family and Community for CBSE Class 6 Social Science?
Key topics in Family and Community include Family and its importance, Types of families, Family roles and responsibilities, Family stories and values. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise Family and Community for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Family and Community. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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