General Knowledge Class 6 - Entertainment Notes
Comprehensive study notes for Class 6 - Entertainment olympiad preparation

Entertainment
Welcome to the chapter on Entertainment for Class 6. In this chapter, you will learn about different forms of entertainment, famous personalities, and how entertainment has changed over time. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to talk about movies, music, sports, and other fun activities!
Introduction
Entertainment means activities that help us relax and have fun. People enjoy entertainment in many ways, such as watching movies, listening to music, playing games, reading books, and attending events.
Types of Entertainment
- Movies and Television: Watching films and TV shows is a popular way to relax.
- Music: Listening to songs, playing instruments, and singing.
- Sports: Playing and watching games like cricket, football, and tennis.
- Books and Comics: Reading stories, novels, and comics.
- Video Games: Playing games on computers, consoles, or mobile phones.
- Theatre and Dance: Watching plays and dance performances.
- Social Media: Sharing and viewing content online.
Famous Personalities in Entertainment
- Amitabh Bachchan – Actor
- Lata Mangeshkar – Singer
- Sachin Tendulkar – Cricketer
- J.K. Rowling – Author
- A.R. Rahman – Music Composer
How Entertainment Has Changed
- Earlier, people enjoyed folk dances, puppet shows, and storytelling.
- Today, we have movies, TV, and online streaming.
- Video games and social media are new forms of entertainment.
Fun Activity: Entertainment Survey
Ask your friends and family about their favorite form of entertainment. Make a chart and see which is most popular!
Summary
- Entertainment helps us relax and enjoy life.
- There are many types of entertainment like movies, music, sports, and books.
- Famous personalities inspire us in different fields.
Practice Questions
- Name two types of entertainment.
- Who is a famous singer from India?
- How has entertainment changed over time?
- What is your favorite way to relax?
- Name a famous author.
Challenge Yourself
- Write a short paragraph about your favorite movie or book.
- List three new forms of entertainment that did not exist 50 years ago.
Did You Know?
- The first movie ever made was in 1888!
- India produces the largest number of films in the world every year.
Glossary
- Entertainment: Activities that help us relax and have fun.
- Personality: A famous person in a field.
- Streaming: Watching videos or listening to music online.
Answers to Practice Questions
- Movies, music (any two: sports, books, video games, etc.).
- Lata Mangeshkar.
- From folk dances and puppet shows to movies, TV, and online streaming.
- (Any personal answer, e.g., reading, watching TV, playing games.)
- J.K. Rowling.
Entertainment makes life joyful! Explore new ways to have fun and learn.
Quick Navigation
- Plants and Animals
- India and the World
- Science and Technology
- Earth and Its Environment
- Universe
- Language and Literature
- Entertainment
- Social Studies
- Sports
- Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning
- Current Affairs
- Life Skills (Empathy, Effective Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Coping with Stress, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Managing Emotions, Self-awareness)