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Oceans and Continents — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science

What Oceans and Continents 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 Oceans and Continents

1

Oceans and Land on Earth

  • Almost three-fourths of Earth’s surface is covered with water.
  • Land covers a little over one-fourth of the globe.
  • Early astronauts called Earth the blue planet.
2

Distribution of Water and Land

  • Oceans and continents are not distributed equally between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
  • The Northern Hemisphere has more land than the Southern Hemisphere.
  • Seawater is salty and unfit for consumption by most land animals, including humans.
3

The Five Oceans

  • The five oceans are the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean.
  • The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean.
  • The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean.
4

Indian Ocean and India

  • The Indian Ocean is bounded by Asia in the north, Africa in the west, Australia in the east, and the Southern Ocean in the south.
  • The Arabian Sea lies to the west of India.
  • The Bay of Bengal lies to the east of India.

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Central concept: Oceans and Continents

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What are the important topics in Oceans and Continents for CBSE Class 6 Social Science?
Key topics in Oceans and Continents include Oceans and Land on Earth, Distribution of Water and Land, The Five Oceans, Indian Ocean and India. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise Oceans and Continents for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Oceans and Continents. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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