Science Test Paper
Grade: 6 Marks: 30 Time: 1 Hour
Section A
Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each) [5 × 1 = 5 marks]
1. What is the first step in the scientific method?
a) Guessing b) Observation c) Analysis d) Experiment
2. Which of the following plants has parallel venation and fibrous roots?
a) Mango b) Hibiscus c) Grass d) Tomato
3. The variety of living organisms found in a particular region is known as:
a) Ecosystem b) Biodiversity c) Classification d) Habitat
4. A camel’s ability to store water and food in its hump is an example of:
a) Respiration b) Reproduction c) Adaptation d) Movement
5. Who is known as the “Birdman of India”?
a) Salim Ali b) Janaki Ammal
c) C.V. Raman d) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Fill in the Blanks (1 mark each) [5 × 1 = 5 marks]
6. ________ is a step-by-step process used to find answers to scientific questions.
7. Plants that are short with soft green stems are called ________.
8. The thick and fleshy stem of a cactus helps it store ________.
9. A ________ is the place where a plant or animal lives.
10. Plants with two cotyledons in their seeds are called ________.
True or False (1 mark each) [5 × 1 = 5 marks]
11. Monocots have reticulate venation in their leaves. (______)
12. Science is only for scientists and cannot be used in daily life. (______)
13. The roots of the hibiscus plant are taproots. (______)
14. Observation helps in forming questions in science. (______)
15. Animals with wings cannot walk on land. (______)
Section B
Short Answer Questions (2 marks each)
Answer any 3 out of 4 [3 × 2 = 6 marks]**
16. Differentiate between herbs and shrubs with one example each.
17. Why is Curiosity essential to understanding science?
18. Mention two steps of the scientific method with a small example.
19. What are the different types of habitat for plants and animals? explain any two.
Long Answer Questions (3 marks each)
Answer any 3 out of 4 [3 × 3 = 9 marks]**
20. Write three differences between monocot and dicot plants.
21. How do animals move? Explain with any three examples and the body parts used.
22. Explain the importance of grouping plants and animals. Give two examples.
23. What relation do you observe among leaf venation, root types and the number of cotyledons in seeds of a plant?