6thScience
Section A – Choose the Correct Option (10 × 1 = 10 Marks)
1. Which of the following is a source of protein?
a) Rice b) Pulses c) Sugar d) Oil
2. Which nutrient provides energy instantly?
a) Protein b) Carbohydrate c) Vitamins d) Fiber
3. Wool is obtained from
a) Goat b) Silkworm c) Sheep d) Cotton
4. Deficiency of Vitamin C causes
a) Night blindness b) Rickets c) Scurvy d) Anaemia
5. Cotton fibre is obtained from
a) Leaves b) Stem c) Seed d) Root
6. Silk is obtained from
a) Sheep b) Silkworm c) Goat d) Cotton
7. Coir fibre comes from
a) Cotton b) Coconut husk c) Jute d) Wool
8. Roughage is important for
a) Growth b) Digestion c) Energy d) Immunity
9. Milk is rich in
a) Protein and calcium b) Carbohydrate and fat
c) Iron and vitamins d) Fibre and fat
10. Which nutrient is stored as fat in our body?
a) Protein b) Carbohydrate c) Fat d) Fibre
Section B – True or False (10 × 1 = 10 Marks)
1. Proteins are not required for growth.
2. Roughage helps in proper digestion.
3. Silk comes from a plant.
4. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy.
5. Balanced diet includes all nutrients in proper amounts.
6. Wool is an animal fibre.
7. Jute is used to make ropes.
8. Fats provide more energy than carbohydrates per gram.
9. Cotton fibre is obtained from the seed of the cotton plant.
10. Vitamins have no role in the human body.
Section C – Short Answer Questions (5 × 2 = 10 Marks)
1. Define balanced diet and give one example.
2. Name two plant fibres used to make clothes.
3. Mention two sources of carbohydrates.
4. Write the function of proteins in the human body.
5. Give two examples of foods rich in vitamins.
Section D – Match the Pair (2 × 5 = 10 Marks)
1) Column A Column B
1) Silk a) Sheep
2) Wool b) Silkworm
3) Cotton c) Cotton plant
4) Jute d) Used to make ropes
5). Coir e) Coconut husk
Question 2
Column A Column B
1. Carbohydrate a) Growth
2. Protein b) Energy
3. Fats c) Energy storage
4. Iron d) Prevents anaemia
5. Roughage e) Helps in digestion
Section E – Long Answer Questions (5 × 4 = 20 Marks)
1) Explain the steps of obtaining silk from silkworms.
2) Describe how wool is obtained from sheep.
3) Explain the role of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in our body.
4) Differentiate between soluble and insoluble fibre with examples.
5) Write a short note on balanced diet and give two examples of a balanced meal.
Section F – Draw and Label Diagram (5 × 2 = 10 Marks)
1) Draw and label the food pyramid.
2) Draw a labelled diagram of cotton plant showing fibre-producing part.
3) Draw a labelled diagram of a silkworm.
4) Draw and label sources of animal fibres.
5) Draw a labelled diagram showing sheep and wool-bearing part.
Section G – Case Study Based Questions (2 × 4 = 8 Marks)
Case Study 1:
Ravi eats only rice and bread, avoiding fruits and vegetables. He feels weak and often falls
sick.
a) Which nutrients is he missing?
b) Name two foods he should include in his diet.
c) Explain why these nutrients are important.
d) Suggest a balanced meal for him.
Case Study 2:
A farmer collected fibres from different sources. He found that some were soft and some
coarse.
a) Identify plant-based and animal-based fibres.
b) Name one plant fibre for clothes and one for ropes.
c) Explain how silk is obtained.
d) Name one animal fibre used for warm clothes.
Section H – Assertion-Reason Questions (6 × 2 = 12 Marks)
For each question, choose the correct option:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
1) Assertion: Proteins are needed for growth of body.
Reason: Proteins are made up of amino acids which help in tissue repair.
2) Assertion: Cotton is a plant fibre.
Reason: Cotton is obtained from the leaves of the cotton plant.
3) Assertion: Roughage helps in proper digestion.
Reason: Roughage is insoluble in water.
4) Assertion: Wool is used to make warm clothes.
Reason: Wool is obtained from silkworm.
5) Assertion: Carbohydrates give instant energy.
Reason: Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose which gives energy.
6) Assertion: Vitamin C prevents scurvy.
Reason: Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits.