KAUSHAL BODH CLASS 6 QUESTION-ANSWER NOTES

“Master Your Studies with Kaushal Bodh Notes – Class 6 Made Simple!”

The Kaushal Bodh Class 6 Question–Answer Notes are a complete guide to understanding and practicing concepts from the NCERT vocational curriculum. This book focuses on projects related to three important work forms — life forms, machines and materials, and human services — making learning both practical and engaging.

Through these projects, students not only strengthen their academic knowledge but also develop key skills, attitudes, and values that support their overall growth. The curriculum emphasizes ecological sensitivity, gender sensitivity, digital skills, and life skills, ensuring that learners are prepared for both exams and real-life challenges.

With these chapter-wise notes, activity solutions, and exercises, students can revise quickly, gain confidence, and perform better in exams. Whether for study material, exam preparation, or self-learning, these Kaushal Bodh Class 6 question-answer notes are a valuable resource for every learner.

Part 1: Work with Life Forms 1

Project 1: School Kitchen Garden

Q1. What is a kitchen garden?

A1. A kitchen garden is a small garden where fruits, vegetables, and herbs are grown to meet a family’s or school’s needs.

Q2. What are the benefits of a school kitchen garden?

A2. It provides fresh vegetables, teaches gardening skills, improves nutrition, and makes students responsible towards nature.

Q3. What will students learn in this project?

A3.

Identify gardening tools and their uses
Prepare soil in pots or beds
Sow seeds/plant seedlings
Use manure and organic fertilisers
Protect plants with fencing and organic pesticides
Harvest the produce

Q4. Name some common tools used in a kitchen garden.

A4. Garden trowel, hand cultivator, watering can, gloves, shears, spade, spray bottle, plant labels, manure, compost bin, neem leaves (for pesticide).

Q5. What safety precautions should be followed in gardening?

A5.

Lift heavy pots with help
Wear gloves and apron
Use tools carefully
Clean and store tools properly
Ask for help when unsure

Q6. What is vermicompost and how is it made?

A6. Vermicompost is organic fertiliser made by red earthworms (Eisenia fetida) feeding on kitchen and garden waste. It becomes dark, crumbly, and earthy-smelling within a few months.

Q7. How is soil prepared for planting?

A7. Soil is cleared of weeds, rocks, and debris, then mixed with manure or compost before sowing.

Q8. What is the method of sowing seeds?

A8.

Make furrows/holes in soil
Place seeds at proper depth and spacing
Cover with soil and pat gently
Water lightly

Q9. What is the method of planting seedlings?

A9.

Dig a hole larger than roots
Place seedling carefully
Fill with soil and press lightly
Add plant label with name and date

Q10. How are plants cared for in a kitchen garden?

A10.

Fencing to protect from animals
Staking for creepers
Regular watering in morning/evening
Mulching to retain moisture
Removing weeds
Using organic pesticides (e.g., neem water)

Q11. What is mulching?

A11. Covering soil with straw, leaves, or wood chips to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.

Q12. What activities are done to decorate the garden?

A12. Painting stones, making clay pots, creating sculptures from waste, and making scarecrows.

Q13. How do you track plant growth?

A13. By recording plant height, colour changes, flowers, pests, and keeping photos/sketches in a diary.

Q14. How is harvesting done?

A14.

Leafy greens → cut outer leaves
Root vegetables → pull gently with trowel
Fruits like brinjal/tomato → cut with shears

Q15. What is done with the harvested produce?

A15. It can be used in the school’s midday meal, given to families, or sold at a fair price.

Q16. What role does AI play in smart kitchen gardens?

A16. AI apps help in plant identification, deciding watering schedules, detecting pests, recording plant growth, and planning layouts.

Q17. What is geotagging in gardening?

A17. Adding location details (latitude, longitude) to photos or records of the garden using digital technology.

Q18. What traditional text gives knowledge of plants in India?

A18. Vrikshayurveda by Surapala (1000 CE) and Salihotra (400 BCE) – covering soil, water, fertilisers, and plant diseases.

Q19. What jobs are related to kitchen gardening?

A19. Farmer, gardener, agricultural scientist, equipment mechanic, nursery worker, and horticulturist.

Project 2: Biodiversity Register

Q1. What is biodiversity?

A1. Biodiversity is the variety of living things on earth, including plants, animals, birds, insects, fish, and microorganisms.

Q2. What is a biodiversity register?

A2. A biodiversity register is a record of living things in an area. It includes habitat, local/scientific names, food habits, uses, pests, and other details.

Q3. Why is recording biodiversity important?

A3. Because changes in land use, construction, farming, or climate can cause species to become endangered or extinct. The loss of any species affects ecosystems and humans.

Q4. What useful information can a biodiversity register provide?

A4.

Crop and animal knowledge
Medicinal plants
Pests and plant diseases
Best time for planting crops

Q5. What methods can be used to find information about unknown species?

A5.

Ask teachers/elders/experts
Use books in library
Search on internet
Use mobile apps (like Google Lens)

Q6. What are some key terms used in biodiversity studies?

A6.

Scientific name: Same name across all languages
Variety: Differences in a species (e.g., mango varieties)
Cropping season: Time of growing crops
Fruiting season: Time fruit trees bear fruits
Pests: Insects/animals harmful to plants
Pesticides & Weedicides: Used to control pests/weeds
GI tag: Geographical Indication for special crops

Q7. What will students learn in this project?

A7.

Record biodiversity systematically
Use different sources for information
Analyse and present biodiversity data

Q8. What materials are needed?

A8. Notebook, pen, scale, magnifying glass, camera/smartphone (with permission), and sketching supplies.

Q9. What safety precautions should be followed?

A9.

Wear shoes for field visits
Cover arms/legs to prevent insect bites
Do not disturb animals or damage plants
Avoid leaving garbage behind
Follow internet safety rules

Q10. What activities are included in this project?

A10.

Observe living things around you
Meet experts (forest officer, farmer, vaidya, conservationist)
Identify survey places (school, water bodies, farms, markets, parks)
Make repeated visits and record observations
Use AI tools (Google Lens) for identification
Prepare and present a biodiversity report

Q11. What kind of biodiversity data is recorded?

A11.

Crop plants (name, variety, use)
Fruit plants (season, GI tag if any)
Fodder plants (sowing time, use for animals)
Weed plants (features, uses/harm)
Pests (name, habitat, season of attack)

Q12. What are Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS)?

A12. Protected areas with unique biodiversity, e.g.:

Nallur Tamarind Grove (Karnataka)
Ameenpur Lake (Hyderabad)
Majuli River Island (Assam)
Mawphlang Sacred Grove (Meghalaya)

Q13. What other activities can be done?

A13.

Create a nature journal or scrapbook
Observe birds/urban wildlife
Compare biodiversity of past and present with elders’ knowledge.

Q14. What jobs are related to biodiversity work?

A14. Forest officer, scientist, conservationist, nursery worker, farmer, and environmentalist.

Part 2: Work with Machines and Materials

Project 3: Maker Skills

Q1. What are simple machines?

Ans. Simple machines are basic tools that make our work easier, e.g., wheel and axle, lever, pulley, inclined plane, etc.

Q2. Give two examples of simple machines in daily life.

Ans. Knife (for cutting) and vegetable peeler (for peeling).

Q3. Why are simple machines important?

Ans. They help us do difficult tasks easily, like lifting heavy loads or moving objects with less effort.

Q4. Name two toys that can be made using levers.

Ans. Catapult and robotic arm.

Q5. What is a propeller?

Ans. A propeller is a wheel with blades that helps movement in air or water, e.g., propeller boat.

Q6. Give two examples of toys made using wheel and axle.

Ans. Rubber band car and air balloon car.

Q7. Which simple machines are combined to make a windmill?

Ans. Propeller and wheel & axle.

Q8. Name four simple machines found in a bicycle.

Ans. Wheel, axle, lever, pulley.

Q9. Write any two functions of bicycle parts.

Ans.

Brakes → Stop or slow down the bicycle.
Chain → Transfers power from pedals to rear wheel.

Q10. What are two common problems of a bicycle and their solutions?

Ans.

Rusting → Clean with sandpaper, apply oil/paint.
Flat tyres → Maintain proper air pressure.

Q11. How did ancient people use simple machines?

Ans. They used levers, pulleys, and inclined planes to build temples and lift heavy stones.

Q12. Name two jobs related to this project.

Ans. Bicycle mechanic and toy maker.

Q13. How does using a bicycle help us?

Ans. Improves health and protects the environment by reducing pollution.

Project 4: Animation and Games

Q1. What is the aim of Project 4: Animation and Games?

Ans. To help students create their own animations and games using a visual programming language like Scratch.

Q2. Who makes animations and games?

Ans. Artists create visual elements, and programmers do the coding.

Q3. What is Scratch?

Ans. Scratch is a visual programming language where instructions are given by moving blocks instead of writing code.

Q4. What can we do at the end of this project?

Ans.

Create a simple Scratch project with block programming.
Design games and animations using Scratch.

Q5. What is needed for this project?

Ans.

Computer/laptop with Internet
Scratch software
Notebook, pen/pencil
Loose papers, markers, cardboards

Q6. What safety rules should be followed while using computers and the Internet?

Ans.

Make a list of dos and don’ts with teacher/peers.
Limit screen time.
Balance computer use with outdoor activities.

Q7. What basic knowledge should a student have before starting this project?

Ans.

Using mouse and keyboard
Checking Internet connection
Browsing/searching
Downloading and installing software

Q8. What is a programme?

Ans. A programme is a series of instructions given to a computer or smartphone.

Q9. Name some programming languages.

Ans. Javascript, Python, C++, Scratch (visual).

Q10. What is a storyboard?

Ans. A storyboard is a plan showing characters, actions, dialogues, and sequence of events in a game/animation.

Q11. What are Sprites in Scratch?

Ans. Sprites are characters, objects, or figures used in games or animations.

Q12. What are some block categories in Scratch?

Ans. Motion, Looks, Control, Events, Sound, Sensing, Operators, Variables.

Q13. What activities are included in this project?

Ans.

Game design
Model your favourite game
Trying out online games
Preparing to make your own game
Building characters, objects and backdrops
Programming characters/objects
Making an animated birthday card
Designing your game with storyboard
Coding your game
Testing your game
Sharing your game

Q14. What is an AI image generator?

Ans. A tool that creates images from text prompts (e.g., “A cat flying in the sky”).

Q15. What jobs are related to this project?

Ans. Programmer, Software developer, Game developer, 3D animator.

Q16. What precautions should be taken for health while using computers?

Ans. Avoid excess screen time, play outdoor games, and maintain physical and mental health.

Part 3: Work in Human Services

Project 5: School Museum

Q1. What is a museum?

A museum is a place where artefacts are kept to help us understand history, culture, art, science, and traditions.

Q2. What are artefacts?

Artefacts are objects made by humans that are old, unique, and related to traditions, culture, or daily life.

Q3. How do museums help us?

Museums preserve history, show us ancient lifestyles, and help us learn about present cultures and scientific knowledge.

Q4. What are some examples of artefacts?

Old coins, telephones, manuscripts, vessels, furniture, radios, cameras, traditional clothes, sculptures, and stamps.

Q5. What should we keep in mind while handling artefacts?

Handle with care, avoid direct contact, follow museum rules, and preserve them properly.

Q6. What is an archaeological site?

It is a place where remains of ancient human societies are found, excavated, and preserved in nearby museums.

Q7. What are some tools used to learn about artefacts?

Google Lens, OCR apps (Microsoft Office Lens, Adobe Scan), Bhashini Anuvaad, Google Translate.

Q8. How can AI tools help in museums?

They help identify artefacts, translate old documents, give virtual museum tours, and provide extra information.

Q9. How should artefacts be preserved?

Brass articles → polished.
Wooden objects → dusted with soft brush.
Clothes → stored safely away from sharp objects.
Photos → kept in envelopes.

Q10. What are activities to set up a school museum?

Visit/virtual tour of a museum.
Learn family & local history.
Identify artefacts at home.
Select five artefacts for display.
Keep artefacts safe.
Prepare presentations.
Organise an exhibition.

Q11. What kind of presentations can be made?

Videos, posters, digital slides, oral stories, blogs, or charts.

Q12. What jobs are related to museums?

Archaeologist, historian, museum curator, and tour guide.

Q13. How do museums preserve artefacts?

By proper cleaning, careful storage, safe display, and using protective methods against damage.

Q14. How do museums help in learning about heritage?

They display historical evidence, connect us to our traditions, and help us imagine the past.

Q15. What did you learn from this project?

How to identify and preserve artefacts.
How to work in a group.
How museums connect history with present life.

Project 6: Cooking without Fire

Q1. What is meant by cooking without fire?

It is preparing dishes without using heat, by mixing, spreading, or assembling ingredients.

Q2. Why is cooking without fire healthy?

Because raw fruits and vegetables retain maximum nutrients as they are not exposed to heat.

Q3. What are the benefits of cooking?

It gives pleasure, develops teamwork, promotes creativity, and encourages mindful eating.

Q4. What will you learn from this project?

Use basic kitchen tools.
Prepare tasty dishes without fire.
Present dishes attractively.
Dispose of waste in eco-friendly ways.

Q5. What tools are needed for cooking without fire?

Tray, bowls, chopping board, knife, peeler, grater, whisk, measuring cups, weighing scale, and Maadhani.

Q6. Name some ingredients used.

Fruits, vegetables, pulses, lentils, milk, curd, puffed rice, bread, peanuts, butter.

Q7. What are safety rules while cooking?

Wash hands, handle sharp tools carefully, clean spills immediately, and follow kitchen safety rules.

Q8. What is a recipe?

A recipe is a set of instructions that includes ingredients and steps to prepare a dish.

Q9. What are the main methods of cooking without fire?

Mixing (salads, beverages).
Spreading (butter, chutney).
Assembling (bhel puri, sprouts chaat).

Q10. Name some dishes made without fire.

Buttermilk, Jaljeera, Lemonade, Kokam sherbet, Fruit chaat, Salad, Bhel puri, Sprouts, Sandwich, Koshimbir, Shrikhand, Coconut chocolate balls, Cucumber Raita.

Q11. How should food be presented?

Use colourful ingredients, arrange neatly, and add garnish like mint leaves or Sev.

Q12. How should ingredients be stored?

Grains/legumes → airtight containers.
Fruits/vegetables → fridge or cool place.
Milk/bread → refrigerator.
Spices → airtight jars, away from heat/light.

Q13. How should kitchen waste be managed?

Segregate waste into wet and dry, compost organic waste, recycle plastics and papers.

Q14. What are beverages? Give examples.

Any drink other than water. Examples: Buttermilk, Lemonade, Jaljeera, Kokam sherbet.

Q15. What jobs are related to this project?

Cook, chef, food artist, nutritionist, kitchen assistant.

Q16. What are the advantages of a Food Mela?

It showcases teamwork, creativity, food presentation, and gives experience in organisation and hygiene.

Q17. How can AI tools help in cooking?

By reading barcodes on food packets (nutritional info, expiry date) using apps like Google Lens.

Q18. What did students learn from this project?

Measuring and handling ingredients.
Teamwork and sharing ideas.
Hygiene and safe cooking.
Creating healthy dishes without fire.

The KAUSHAL BODH CLASS 6 QUESTION-ANSWER NOTES cover a wide range of practical projects that connect learning with real-life experiences.

Part 1: Work with Life Forms introduces students to nature through the School Kitchen Garden and Biodiversity Register.
Part 2: Work with Machines and Materials builds creativity and technical skills with Maker Skills and Animation & Games.
Part 3: Work in Human Services develops responsibility and teamwork through the School Museum and Cooking without Fire.

By engaging in these projects and practicing with the question–answer notes, students develop not just academic knowledge but also essential life skills, digital skills, ecological awareness, and sensitivity towards society.

These notes will help learners revise quickly, prepare effectively for exams, and apply concepts meaningfully in daily life.

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