MID TERM EXAM (2025–26)

CLASS – VI
SET-1
SUBJECT – SCIENCE

Time Allowed: 3 Hours M.M.: 80

General Instructions:

1. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.

2. All questions are compulsory.

3. The marks for each question are indicated against it.

4. Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.

SECTION – A (Q1–20, 1 mark each)

1. Which of the following is NOT a branch of science?

(a) Physics. (b) Chemistry (c) Geography (d) Biology

2. Which of these is a living organism?

(a) Stone. (b) Butterfly (c) Plastic bottle (d) Pen

3. Which part of plant prepares food?

(a) Root. (b) Stem (c) Leaf (d) Flower

4. Which nutrient provides instant energy?

(a) Carbohydrates (b) Proteins (c) Fats. (d) Minerals

5. Vitamin C deficiency causes –

(a) Night blindness (b) Goitre. (c) Scurvy. (d) Rickets

6. Magnet always has –

(a) Only one pole (b) Two poles. (c) No poles (d) Changing poles

7. Which of the following materials will NOT be attracted by a magnet?

(a) Iron nail. (b) Copper coin (c) Steel pin (d) Safety pin

8. Direction of a freely suspended bar magnet is –

(a) East-West. (b) North-South. (c) Up-Down (d) Random

9. Standard unit of length is –

(a) Centimetre (b) Metre (c) Foot (d) Inch

10. Which of the following shows periodic motion?

(a) A child running (b) Swing of a pendulum (c) Car moving on road (d) Man walking

11. Which instrument is used to measure length of small objects?

(a) Thermometer (b) Ruler. (c) Compass. (d) Magnet

12. Which of these is an example of man-made material?

(a) Cotton. (b) Wool. (c) Plastic. (d) Jute

13. Which of these is soluble in water?

(a) Sand. (b) Sawdust. (c) Sugar (d) Chalk powder

14. Which is the hardest natural substance?

(a) Gold. (b) Diamond (c) Iron (d) Aluminium

15. Which of these is used to test directions?

(a) Thermometer. (b) Compass. (c) Barometer (d) Magnetometer

16. Which food item is rich in proteins?

(a) Rice. (b) Egg. (c) Sugar (d) Butter

17. A magnet is cut into two pieces. Each piece will –

(a) Have only north pole (b) Have only south pole (c) Have both poles (d) Have no poles

18. Which gas is essential for breathing?

(a) Nitrogen (b) Carbon dioxide (c) Oxygen. (d) Hydrogen

19. Glass is –

(a) Opaque (b) Transparent (c) Translucent (d) None of these

20. Which of these is non-metal?

(a) Copper (b) Aluminium (c) Iron (d) Sulphur

SECTION – B (Q21–26, 2 marks each)

21. Write any two differences between living and non-living things.

OR

Suppose the distance between your school and home is 20 Km . Express it in metres .

22. Name two food items rich in carbohydrates and two rich in proteins.
23. State any two uses of magnets in daily life.

24. Why are standard units of measurement necessary?

OR

What is Roughage?

25. Write two examples each of transparent and opaque materials.

26. Why should we include fruits and vegetables in our diet?

SECTION – C (Q27–33, 3 marks each)

27. State three differences between natural things and man made things with examples.

28. Write three differences between metals and non-metals.

29. Explain with example: Reticulate Venation and Parallel Venation.

30. Why is water essential for our body? Give three reasons.

OR

What happens as we discover more and more ?

31. Living things show movement in different ways. Explain any three examples.

OR

Why are gold and silver shiny in nature compared to iron ?

32. Differentiate between climbers and creepers .

33. Give two examples each for linear, circular and oscillatory motion.

SECTION – D (Q34–36, 5 marks each)

34. Explain classification of living organisms into plants and animals with suitable examples.

35. Draw a neat diagram of a bar magnet showing its poles. Write three properties of magnets.

OR

As the population grows and people want more comfortable lives , forests ,are being cut down to
meet various need. How do you think we can address this challenge ?

36. What is a balanced diet? Write its importance. Suggest one balanced meal for a school-going
child.

SECTION – E (Q37–39, Case-based, 4 marks each)

37. Read the passage and answer the following questions:

Tina and her classmates were given a box of items – a glass tumbler, wooden block, copper wire,
plastic bag, and a steel spoon. They were asked to group the objects based on their transparency
and hardness. Tina found that only the glass tumbler was transparent, and most other objects
were hard.

Answer the following:

a. Name two hard materials from the passage.

b. Which object is transparent?
c. What property makes an object transparent?
d. How does grouping help in understanding materials better?
38. Read the passage and answer the following questions:

During a science activity, students were shown pictures of various animals and plants living in
different regions — camels in deserts, pine trees in mountains, frogs in ponds, and cactus plants.
Their teacher asked how these living beings survive in such different conditions.

Answer the following:

a. What do we call features that help organisms survive in their environment?

b. How does a cactus survive in a dry desert?
c. Why do camels have thick eyelashes and long legs?
d. What is meant by habitat?

39 . Ravi prefers eating only burgers and chips every day. He soon feels weak and tired. His
doctor advises him to add rice, dal, fruits and vegetables in his meals.

(a) Ravi’s diet is lacking in –

(i) Carbohydrates (ii) Proteins (iii) Fats (iv) Water

(b) Which food group protects us from diseases?

(i) Carbohydrates (ii) Minerals & Vitamins (iii) Proteins (iv) Fats

(c) Which nutrient helps in body-building?

(i) Protein (ii) Carbohydrates (iii) Vitamins (iv) Minerals

(d) Which food item should Ravi reduce?

(i) Vegetables (ii) Chips (iii) Fruits (iv) Dal