Set 1: Science Question Paper

Class: VI | Subject: Science Maximum Marks: 60 | Total Questions: 34 Time: (Suggested 2.5 - 3
Hours)

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (1 × 12 = 12 Marks)

Attempt all questions.

1. Which part of the banana plant is NOT used as a food source? (a) Fruit (b) Flower (c) Root (d)
Stem

2. Which nutrient is required for the growth and repair of the body? (a) Carbohydrates (b) Fats
(c) Vitamins (d) Proteins

3. The process of separating cotton fibres from seeds is called: (a) Weaving (b) Knitting (c)
Spinning (d) Ginning

4. Which of the following is an opaque material? (a) Water (b) Glass (c) Butter paper (d)
Wooden board

5. The liquid which separates out after sedimentation is called: (a) Sediment (b) Filtrate (c)
Supernatant liquid (d) Saturated solution

6. Which of the following is a reversible change? (a) Burning of a candle (b) Cooking of food (c)
Melting of ice (d) Ripening of a fruit

7. The food prepared by the sun's energy using air, water, and chlorophyll is called: (a)
Omnivore (b) Scavenger (c) Plant products (d) Nectar

8. Which deficiency disease is caused by a lack of Vitamin C? (a) Beriberi (b) Rickets (c) Night
Blindness (d) Scurvy

9. Wool is obtained from: (a) Cotton plant (b) Silkworm (c) Sheep (d) Jute plant

10. Which material will sink in water? (a) Dry leaves (b) Feathers (c) Iron nail (d) Plastic ball

11. Which method is used to separate grain from chaff by wind? (a) Handpicking (b)
Sedimentation (c) Winnowing (d) Sieving

12. When you mix flour and water to make dough, the change is: (a) Irreversible (b) Reversible
(c) Physical (d) Chemical

Section B: Answer the following questions in 2 sentences. (2 × 6 = 12 Marks)

Attempt all questions. (6 Questions)

13. Define herbivores and give one example.

14. What is a balanced diet?

15. Differentiate between weaving and knitting.

16. Name two properties based on which materials are usually grouped.

17. How is the method of handpicking used in our daily life?

18. Give two examples of irreversible changes.

Section C: Answer the following questions in 3 sentences. (3 × 6 = 18 Marks)

Attempt any six (Any 6) questions. (10 Questions given)

19. Explain the role of roughage in our diet.

20. Why is water essential for our body?

21. Write a short note on Jute fibre.

22. Define lustre. Give one example of a lustrous and a non-lustrous material.

23. Why do we need to separate substances?

24. Explain the process of condensation.

25. Explain why the making of curd from milk is an irreversible change.

26. Describe the use of sedimentation and decantation to separate a mixture of sand and
water.

27. Write three characteristics of a translucent material.

28. Name any three vitamins and the diseases caused by their deficiency.

Section D: Case Study Questions (4 × 2 = 8 Marks)

Attempt all questions. (2 Questions)

29. Case Study on Deficiency Diseases (L2): In a village, the doctor noticed that many children had
swollen and bleeding gums, and their wounds took a long time to heal. The doctor advised their
parents to include more citrus fruits like oranges and lemons in their diet. (i) Which deficiency
disease is the doctor suspecting? (1) (ii) Name the vitamin lacking in the diet of these children. (1)
(iii) What is the main function of this vitamin in the human body? (2)

30. Case Study on Separation (L5): During a school trip to the beach, a student wanted to collect salt
from the seawater. The teacher explained that salt is dissolved in water and suggested a method to
separate it. (i) Which separation method should the student use to get salt from seawater? (1) (ii)
Define the process used in this separation. (1) (iii) Write the name of the change of state involved in
the process, and name the other substance obtained. (2)

Section E: Answer in Brief (5 × 2 = 10 Marks)

Attempt any two (Any 2) questions. (4 Questions given)

31. Explain the process of making cotton fabric from cotton bolls. (Mention ginning, spinning,
and weaving/knitting).

32. Give five reasons why grouping materials is useful.

33. Explain the difference between reversible and irreversible changes with two examples for
each.

34. Describe the test for the presence of starch in a food item.
Set 2: Science Question Paper

Class: VI | Subject: Science Maximum Marks: 60 | Total Questions: 34 Time: (Suggested 2.5 - 3
Hours)

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (1 × 12 = 12 Marks)

Attempt all questions.

1. Which of the following is NOT a food ingredient obtained from animals? (a) Egg (b) Honey (c)
Curd (d) Mustard oil

2. Which nutrient is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body? (a) Proteins (b)
Carbohydrates (c) Minerals (d) Vitamins

3. Sericulture is the rearing of: (a) Sheep (b) Jute plants (c) Silkworms (d) Cotton plants

4. Which of the following materials is generally transparent? (a) Book (b) Metal sheet (c) Air (d)
Cardboard

5. The process used to separate heavier and lighter components of a mixture by wind or air is
called: (a) Handpicking (b) Sieving (c) Winnowing (d) Evaporation

6. The change that results in a new substance being formed is generally a/an: (a) Physical
change (b) Irreversible change (c) Reversible change (d) Slow change

7. The main sources of fats in our diet are: (a) Fruits and vegetables (b) Oils and ghee (c) Pulses
and grams (d) Water and roughage

8. Which deficiency disease is caused by a lack of Vitamin D? (a) Goitre (b) Rickets (c) Beriberi
(d) Scurvy

9. Which of these is a synthetic fibre? (a) Silk (b) Wool (c) Jute (d) Nylon

10. Which of these properties is NOT used for grouping materials? (a) Transparency (b) Hardness
(c) Colour (d) Solubility

11. Which method is used to separate fine flour from bigger pieces of bran? (a) Handpicking (b)
Sieving (c) Winnowing (d) Filtration

12. When an iron tool is heated to be fitted onto a wooden handle, the change that occurs in
the iron ring is: (a) Irreversible (b) Reversible (c) Chemical (d) Fast

Section B: Answer the following questions in 2 sentences. (2 × 6 = 12 Marks)

Attempt all questions. (6 Questions)

13. What is the difference between a scavenger and a decomposer?

14. Why should cooking be done properly? (Relate to nutrients)

15. What are natural fibres? Give two examples.

16. Give two reasons why we need to group objects around us.

17. When is the method of evaporation used?

18. Give two examples of changes caused by the application of heat.

Section C: Answer the following questions in 3 sentences. (3 × 6 = 18 Marks)

Attempt any six (Any 6) questions. (10 Questions given)

19. Explain why the preparation of sprouts is beneficial to our health.

20. Why should our diet include a good amount of minerals?

21. Name the parts of the plant from which cotton and jute fibres are obtained.

22. Define solubility. Is sugar soluble in water or oil?

23. Describe the method of winnowing and state where it is commonly used.

24. How is the problem of making salt water a saturated solution solved?

25. State three differences between hard and soft materials.

26. Give three characteristics of an opaque object.

27. Write down three ways in which a change can be brought about in a substance.

28. Name the four major types of vitamins and their sources (one source for each).

Section D: Case Study Questions (4 × 2 = 8 Marks)

Attempt all questions. (2 Questions)

29. Case Study on Food (L1): Rahul visited his cousin who lives in a coastal region. He observed that
the primary food items consumed were fish, coconut, and rice. When Rahul returned home, his
mother, who lives in a plains region, mainly cooked wheat products, pulses, and root vegetables. (i)
Name two major food sources used in the coastal region mentioned above. (1) (ii) What is the edible
part of a rice plant and a wheat plant? (1) (iii) Why do people in different regions eat different types
of food? (2)

30. Case Study on Changes (L6): A blacksmith heats an iron blade until it becomes red-hot and soft.
He then hammers it to make a tool. Once the tool is made, he lets it cool down. (i) Is the initial
heating of the iron blade a reversible or irreversible change? Why? (2) (ii) What is the purpose of
heating the iron blade before hammering? (1) (iii) Name another change where heating is required
to change a material's shape. (1)

Section E: Answer in Brief (5 × 2 = 10 Marks)

Attempt any two (Any 2) questions. (4 Questions given)

31. List the steps for testing the presence of protein in a food sample.

32. Explain the difference between soluble and insoluble substances, giving two examples for
each.

33. Explain the method of filtration with a diagram/description, and mention where it is used.

34. Explain how objects made of different materials, such as a metal cup and a glass tumbler,
can be grouped based on their transparency and hardness.
SECTION A

(Multiple Choice Questions)

[12×1=12 Marks]
Q1 to Q12: Attempt all 12.

1. Which of the following is NOT a source of carbohydrates?

a) Rice
b) Potato
c) Gram
d) Wheat

2. The process of separating grains from the chaff is called:

a) Winnowing
b) Threshing
c) Sieving
d) Handpicking

3. Which part of the plant absorbs water and minerals from the soil?
a) Stem
b) Root
c) Leaf
d) Flower

4. Which fibre is obtained from the flax plant?

a) Cotton
b) Jute
c) Linen
d) Silk

5. Which of the following is a translucent object?

a) A wooden door
b) A glass window
c) Butter paper
d) A steel plate

6. A material that does not allow electric current to pass through it is called:
a) A conductor
b) An insulator
c) A battery
d) A filament

7. The fixed path along which a planet revolves around the sun is called its:
a) Axis
b) Orbit
c) Pole
d) Rotation

8. Which of these is a magnetic material?

a) Plastic
b) Iron
 c) Paper
d) Wood

9. Which of the following is a reversible change?

a) Burning of paper
b) Melting of ice
c) Cooking of food
d) Ripening of a fruit

10. Which organ is part of the human circulatory system?

a) Lungs
b) Stomach
c) Heart
d) Brain

11. The process of conversion of water vapour into water is called:

a) Evaporation
b) Condensation
c) Sedimentation
d) Filtration

12. Which of these is a joint that allows movement in all directions?

a) Hinge joint
b) Pivot joint
c) Ball and socket joint
d) Fixed joint

SECTION B

[6×2=12 Marks]
Q13 to Q18: Attempt all 6. (Answer in about 2 sentences.)

13. Why are vitamins and minerals called protective foods?

14. Differentiate between threshing and winnowing.

15. List two functions of the stem in a plant.

16. What is a shadow? State one condition necessary for the formation of a shadow.

17. Differentiate between a conductor and an insulator of electricity. Give one example of each.

18. What are the two main components of our environment?

SECTION C

[6×3=18 Marks]
Q19 to Q26: Attempt any 6. (Answer in about 3 sentences.)

19. Explain the process of sedimentation and decantation with an example.

20. Draw a well-labelled diagram showing the different parts of a leaf.

 21. Describe the process of spinning fibres into yarn.

22. With the help of an example, explain what you mean by a reversible change.

23. List any three functions of the skeletal system.

24. How does an electric bell work? Explain briefly.

25. What are the different types of joints in our body? Give one example of each.

26. Why is the conservation of water important? Suggest any two methods to conserve water.

SECTION D

[2×4=8 Marks]
Q27 to Q28: Attempt both. (Case-Based Questions)

27. Observing the Sky:

Rohan observed that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west every day. He also noticed
that the moon changes its shape over a period of 15 days.
i) What is the daily motion of the sun called? (1)
ii) What causes the apparent movement of the sun across the sky? (1)
iii) What are the different shapes of the moon called? (1)
iv) Why does the moon appear to change its shape? (1)

28. Food Components:

A meal consists of rice, dal, a carrot and potato vegetable, and a banana.
i) Which component is mainly provided by rice? (1)
ii) What is the main nutrient we get from dal? (1)
iii) Carrot and banana are good sources of which nutrient? (1)
iv) Why is it important to include roughage in our diet? (1)

SECTION E

[2×5=10 Marks]
Q29 to Q31: Attempt any 2. (Answer in brief.)

29. Explain the process of photosynthesis. Draw a labelled diagram to show the process.

30. Describe an activity to show that air and water are necessary for the rusting of iron. Write
the word equation for rusting.

31. With the help of a labelled diagram, explain the structure and function of an electric torch.

**Science (Class VI)

Question Paper - Set 2

Maximum Marks: 60
Time: 2 Hours**

General Instructions: (Same as Set 1)

SECTION A

(Multiple Choice Questions)

[12×1=12 Marks]
Q1 to Q12: Attempt all 12.

1. Which nutrient is primarily used by our body for growth and repair?
a) Carbohydrates
b) Fats
c) Proteins
d) Vitamins

2. The method used to separate pebbles from sand is:

a) Filtration
b) Handpicking
c) Winnowing
d) Sieving

3. Which part of the plant is known as its food factory?

a) Root
b) Flower
c) Leaf
d) Fruit

4. Wool is obtained from the ______ of sheep.

a) Skin
b) Hair
c) Horns
d) Feet

5. An object that allows light to pass through it completely is called:

a) Opaque
b) Translucent
c) Transparent
d) Luminous

6. An electric cell has two terminals: one is positive, the other is:
a) Negative
b) Neutral
c) Positive
d) Ground

7. The Earth rotates on its axis from:

a) East to West
b) West to East
c) North to South
d) South to North

8. Like poles of a magnet ______ each other.

a) Attract
 b) Repel
c) Ignore
d) Combine with

9. Which of the following is an irreversible change?

a) Stretching a rubber band
b) Melting a chocolate
c) Burning a piece of wood
d) Freezing water

10. The bones in our body form the:

a) Muscular system
b) Skeletal system
c) Nervous system
d) Digestive system

11. The process where a solid changes directly into a gas is called:
a) Evaporation
b) Condensation
c) Sublimation
d) Fusion

12. The joint present in our knee is a:

a) Ball and socket joint
b) Hinge joint
c) Pivot joint
d) Gliding joint

SECTION B

[6×2=12 Marks]
Q13 to Q18: Attempt all 6. (Answer in about 2 sentences.)

13. What is a balanced diet? Name the major components of food.

14. Why is sieving used to separate a mixture of sand and wheat flour?

15. Name two plants whose roots are eaten as food.

16. State two differences between a shadow and an image.

17. What is a magnetic compass? How is it useful?

18. Name the two main gases present in air.

SECTION C

[6×3=18 Marks]
Q19 to Q26: Attempt any 6. (Answer in about 3 sentences.)

19. Explain how filtration is used to separate a mixture of water and sand.
 20. Describe the process of making jute fabric from jute plants.

21. What are the different types of motion? Give one example of each.

22. Explain why we see lightning before we hear thunder.

23. List three ways in which water is useful to plants.

24. Describe the process of soil formation.

25. What are the different states of matter? Give one example of each.

26. How does a plant make its food? Name the process.

SECTION D

[2×4=8 Marks]
Q27 to Q28: Attempt both. (Case-Based Questions)

27. The Fibre Story:

Priya bought a sweater made of wool and a shirt made of cotton.
i) From which animal is wool commonly obtained? (1)
ii) Which part of the cotton plant gives us cotton fibre? (1)
iii) Why are woollen clothes hot? (1)
iv) Why is cotton preferred for making summer clothes? (1)

28. Electric Circuit:

Ravi connected a bulb to an electric cell using copper wires, but the bulb did not glow.
i) Draw a diagram of a simple electric circuit. (2)
ii) State two possible reasons why the bulb might not be glowing. (2)

SECTION E

[2×5=10 Marks]
Q29 to Q31: Attempt any 2. (Answer in brief.)

29. Describe the various steps involved in getting fabric from fibre.

30. Explain the different stages of the water cycle with the help of a labelled diagram.

31. Draw a neat and labelled diagram of the human digestive system and explain the journey of
food.