Landforms and Life — Syllabus
CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science
What Landforms and Life 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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Topics in Landforms and Life
1. Main Landforms
- A landform is a physical feature on the surface of Earth that takes shape over millions of years.
- The three main landforms are mountains, plateaus, and plains.
- Deserts are an additional landform beyond the three main types.
2. Mountains
- Mountains are much higher than the surrounding land.
- Mountains have a broad base, steep slopes, and a narrow summit.
- Some mountains are snowcapped depending on height.
3. Mountain Life and Importance
- Montane forests on mountain slopes have conifer trees such as pines, firs, spruce, and deodar.
- At higher altitudes, trees give way to grasses, mosses, and lichen.
- Mountain fauna includes the golden eagle, peregrine falcon, Canadian lynx, snow leopard, ibex, Himalayan tahr, mountain hare, yak, grey fox, and black bear.
4. Plateaus
- A plateau rises from the surrounding land and has a more or less flat surface.
- Some sides of a plateau are often steep slopes.
- Plateaus can be young or old.
Key Concepts
Central concept: Landforms shape nature, climate, people, and occupations
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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