Class VI Science – Model Question Paper
Full Marks: 100 Time: 2 hours
Question 1: Multiple Choice Questions (25 Marks)
(Each question carries 1 mark. Circle the correct answer.)
1. Which of the following is an element?
A. Water B. Salt C. Sugar D. Gold
2. Which gas is essential for photosynthesis?
A. Oxygen B. Carbon dioxide C. Nitrogen D. Hydrogen
3. The sour taste of lemon is due to the presence of:
A. Base B. Salt C. Acid D. Water
4. Which process helps to remove salt from sea water?
A. Condensation B. Distillation C. Freezing D. Filtration
5. Which instrument is used to measure weight?
A. Beam balance B. Thermometer C. Spring balance D. Hydrometer
6. What causes objects to fall towards the Earth?
A. Air pressure B. Magnetism C. Friction D. Gravity
7. The image formed by a plane mirror is always:
A. Real and inverted B. Virtual and erect C. Real and erect D. Upside down
8. Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?
A. Rubber B. Glass C. Copper D. Plastic
9. Which part of the plant makes food?
A. Root B. Stem C. Leaf D. Flower
10.Which gas is released during respiration?
A. Nitrogen B. Carbon dioxide C. Oxygen D. Hydrogen
11.Amphibians can live:
A. Only on land B. Only in water C. Both on land and in water D. Underground
12.Which part of the tooth is used for tearing food?
A. Molar B. Incisor C. Canine D. Premolar
13.The sound with high pitch is produced by:
A. Drums B. Whistle C. Bell D. Guitar
14.Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy?
A. Solar B. Wind C. Coal D. Water
15.Which of these shows a chemical change?
A. Melting ice B. Cutting paper C. Burning wood D. Breaking glass
16.Which planet is known as the red planet?
A. Venus B. Earth C. Jupiter D. Mars
17.The shadow is formed because:
A. Light bends B. Light is absorbed C. Light is reflected D. Light travels in a
straight line
18.The lines joining equal points of temperature on a map are called:
A. Isobars B. Isotherms C. Latitudes D. Longitudes
19.Which of the following animals is cold-blooded?
A. Dog B. Crocodile C. Cow D. Elephant
20.Which part of the flower develops into a fruit?
A. Ovary B. Petal C. Stamen D. Sepal
21.What form of energy does a moving car have?
A. Potential B. Kinetic C. Solar D. Chemical
22.The Moon has no light of its own because it:
A. Is too far B. Reflects sunlight C. Has no atmosphere D. Is cold
23.Which of the following is an insulator?
A. Iron B. Aluminium C. Plastic D. Silver
24.What force slows down a rolling ball?
A. Gravity B. Magnetism C. Friction D. Air
25.Which one of the following occurs during lunar eclipse?
A. The Moon comes between the Sun and Earth
B. The Earth comes between the Sun and Moon
C. The Sun comes between the Earth and Moon
D. The Moon disappears permanently
Question 2: Fill in the Blanks (5 Marks)
(Each question carries 1 mark.)
1. The process of changing liquid water into vapour is called ____________.
2. The ____________ gives green colour to plants.
3. The energy possessed by moving objects is called ____________.
4. The smallest unit of matter is ____________.
5. The Moon takes about ____________ days to complete one revolution around the Earth.
Question 3: Match the Following (5 Marks)
(Write the correct letter in your answer sheet.)
Column A Column B
i. Acid a. Bar magnet
ii. Chlorophyll b. Gives sour taste
iii. Magnet c. Green pigment in plants
iv. Kinetic energy d. Due to movement
v. Reptiles e. Cold-blooded animals
Question 4: True or False (5 Marks)
(Write T for True and F for False.)
1. Energy cannot be changed from one form to another.
2. The image in a plane mirror is laterally inverted.
3. Plants take in oxygen during photosynthesis.
4. The Moon produces its own light.
5. The Earth rotates on its axis.
Question 5: Short Answer Questions (30 Marks)
(Each question carries 2–3 marks as shown below)
1. How can you test whether a substance is acidic or basic? — 3 marks
2. Differentiate between physical and chemical changes. — 3 marks
3. What is evaporation? Give one example. — 2 marks
4. Define gravity. How does it affect objects on Earth? — 3 marks
5. What is the difference between transparent and opaque objects? — 2 marks
6. What happens when an electric circuit is broken? — 2 marks
7. Define photosynthesis. Write its word equation. — 3 marks
8. Why do desert plants have thick leaves? — 2 marks
9. State two differences between vertebrates and invertebrates. — 3 marks
10.What are renewable sources of energy? Give two examples. — 3 marks
Question 6: Long Answer Questions (30 Marks)
(Each question carries 5 marks as shown below)
1. Describe the steps involved in the scientific process. — 5 marks
2. Explain how you would separate a mixture of salt and sand. — 5 marks
3. Discuss the relationship between mass and weight with examples. — 5 marks
4. What are the different forms of energy? Explain with examples. — 5 marks
5. Draw and explain the structure of a seed. — 5 marks
6. Describe the causes and effects of solar and lunar eclipses. — 5 marks