ODISHA ADARSHA VIDYALAYA MASANIMUNDA KESINGA
PERIODIC TEST- 1( 2026-27)
SUB -SCIENCE FULL MARK - 40
CLASS -VI TIME -1.30
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General Instructions
Section A contains 18 MCQs of 1 mark each.
Section B contains 4 questions of 2 marks each.
Section C contains 4 questions of 3 marks each.
Section D contains 1 question of 5 marks.
Attempt all questions.
SECTION A
Choose The Correct Option 1 × 15 = 15
1. The main objective of the nature walk was to: a) Collect flowers and leaves b)
Experience the beauty and diversity of plants and animals c) Catch insects d) Play
games
2. The conical shape and sloping branches of deodar trees help them: a) Bear more
fruits b) Shed snow easily c) Grow faster d) Absorb more water
3. Which of the following is the main reason for the loss of biodiversity? a) Natural
pollination b) Habitat destruction c) Seed dispersal d) Germination
4. The pattern of veins in a leaf is called: a) Lamina b) Petiole c) Venation d)
Margin
5. Hibiscus leaves show: a) Parallel venation b) Reticulate venation c) No
venation d) Circular venation
6. Grass has: a) Taproots b) Fibrous roots c) Aerial roots d) Prop roots
7. Which plant is a shrub? a) Grass b) Tomato c) Rose d) Mango
8. A plant with a soft, green stem is called a: a) Tree b) Herb c) Shrub d) Climber
9. Plants with weak stems that need support are called: a) Trees b) Herbs c) Climbers
d) Shrubs
10. Chickpea is an example of a: a) Monocot b) Dicot c) Gymnosperm d) Fern
11. A maize seed contains: a) Two cotyledons b) Three cotyledons c)
One cotyledon d) No cotyledon
[Link] move in water with the help of: a) Legs b) Wings c) Fins d) Tail only
13. Animals that can live both on land and in water are called: a) Reptiles b)
Amphibians c) Mammals d) Birds
14. The thick fleshy stem of a cactus helps it to: a) Produce flowers b) Store water c)
Make food quickly d) Produce seeds.
15. Biodiversity means: a) Variety of non-living things b) Variety of plants and animals
in a region c) Only different animals d) Only different plants
SECTION – B
Short Answer Questions 2×4=8
16. Differentiate between taproot and fibrous root with one example of each.
17. State two differences between monocot and dicot plants.
18. Why should we not disturb plants and animals during a nature walk? Give any two
reasons.
19. Write two adaptations of cactus that help it survive in the desert.
SECTION – C
Short Answer Questions 3 × 4 = 12
20. Classify the following plants into herbs, shrubs, and trees and write one
characteristic of each group:
Tulsi,Neem,Tomato,Mango,Rose,Grass
21. Explain three adaptations of the camel that help it survive in the hot desert.
22. What is biodiversity? Explain three reasons why biodiversity differs from one region
to another.
SECTION – D
Long Answer Question 5×1=5
23. What is leaf venation? Draw a neat and labelled diagram of a leaf showing its
different parts. Differentiate between reticulate venation and parallel venation with one
example of each.
OR
Different animals move in different ways. Explain any five types of animal movement
and their body parts used with examples.