Class 6 NCERT • Exploring Society: Social Science Portal
Ch 01: Locating Places on the Earth
Select a topic or study module below to explore map components, latitudes and heat zones, longitudes and Ujjain’s Prime Meridian, IST time calculations, NCERT solutions, and quizzes.
Topic 01 • Maps & Components
Physical, Political & Thematic Maps: Scale, Cardinal Directions & Symbols
Topic 02 • The Globe & Grids
Spherical Earth, 3D Globe vs 2D Map & Chessboard Coordinate System
Topic 03 • Latitudes & Heat Zones
Equator (0°), Important Parallels & Torrid, Temperate and Frigid Zones
Topic 04 • Longitudes & Coordinates
Prime Meridian (Greenwich), Ancient Ujjain Meridian & Grid Coordinates
Topic 05 • Time Zones & IST
Local Time vs Standard Time, IST (82°30’E), GMT & International Date Line
Module 06 • Solutions & HOTS