Class 6 Science Question Paper
CBSE Pattern – Moderate Level
Chapters:
1. Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body
2. Diversity in the Living World
3. The Wonderful World of Science
Time: 2 Hours Maximum Marks: 40
Section A – MCQs (1 mark each) [8 × 1 = 8 marks]
1. Which nutrient gives energy to our body?
a) Vitamins b) Carbohydrates c) Minerals d) Water
2. Which of the following is a healthy eating habit?
a) Skipping breakfast b) Eating very fast c) Washing hands before meals d) Eating junk food daily
3. Plants that grow in deserts usually have:
a) Broad leaves b) Needle-like leaves c) Floating roots d) Weak stems
4. Which of the following is a herb?
a) Mango tree b) Rose plant c) Wheat plant d) Banyan tree
5. A scientist mainly uses ______ to understand nature.
a) Guesswork b) Observation c) Luck d) Magic
6. Which of these animals can live both on land and in water?
a) Fish b) Frog c) Camel d) Pigeon
7. Eating too much oily food may lead to:
a) Good health b) Strong bones c) Health problems d) Better digestion
8. The process of asking questions and finding answers is called:
a) Farming b) Experimentation c) Painting d) Travelling
Section B – Differentiate Between (2 marks each) [4 × 2 = 8 marks]
9. Differentiate between: Herbs and Shrubs
10. Differentiate between: Healthy food and Junk food
11. Differentiate between: Observation and Experiment
12. Differentiate between: Terrestrial animals and Aquatic animals
Section C – Short Answer Questions (3 marks each) [4 × 3 = 12 marks]
13. Why is a balanced diet important for our body?
14. Write any three steps to maintain good eating habits.
15. Explain how scientists help us in daily life with examples.
16. What is diversity in living organisms? Give examples.
Section D – Long Answer Questions (6 marks each) [2 × 6 = 12 marks]
17. Explain the different types of plants with examples. (Include herbs, shrubs, trees, climbers and creepers.)
18. Describe the scientific method. Explain its steps with an example.
Internal Choice
19. a) Explain the importance of water and roughage in our diet.
OR
b) Describe the adaptations of desert plants and animals.
Answer Key (For Teachers)
Section A Answers: 1-b, 2-c, 3-b, 4-c, 5-b, 6-b, 7-c, 8-b
Section B Sample Points:
Herbs – soft stem; Shrubs – hard woody stem
Healthy food – nutritious; Junk food – less nutritious
Observation – noticing carefully; Experiment – testing ideas
Terrestrial – live on land; Aquatic – live in water