Class – 6 Science

                                                                                                             Sample Paper – 5 

General Instructions:

1. The question paper consists of 34 questions and is divided into four sections, A, B, C and D

2. All questions are compulsory.

3. Section A comprises question numbers 1 to 15. These are multiple choice questions carrying one mark each. You are to select one most appropriate response out of the four provided options.

4. Section B comprises question numbers 16 to 22. These are SAQs carrying two marks each.

5. Section C comprises question numbers 23 to 31. These are SAQs carrying four marks each.

6. Section D comprises question numbers 32 to 34. These are SAQs carrying five marks each.

 

                                                                         Section - A

Question 1:

Composition of milk is
(a) fat, lactose, protein and mineral
(b) fat, mineral, protein and vitamin
(c) fat, protein and carbohydrate
(d) fat, cellulose and carbohydrate

 

Question 2:

Protein helps us in
(a) body building
(b) making skin soft
(c) building immunity
(d) none of these

 

Question 3:

Choose the correct statement from the following.

(a) Decantation is the process of transferring the clear liquid without disturbing the sediments.

(b) Decantation is the process of separating an insoluble solid from a liquid using filter paper.

(c) Decantation is the process of settling down heavier, insoluble particles from a mixture

(d) Decantation is the process in which solid changes directly into a vapour state.

 

Question 4:

The process of separation of tea leaves by strainer is called

(a) filtration

(b) sedimentation

(c) evaporation

(d) condensation

 

Question 5:

Which is a shrub among the following?
(a) Spinach
(b) Mango tree
(c) Lemon
(d) Pipal

 

Question 6:

Which of the following are ball and socket joints?

A. Elbow

B. Shoulder joint

C. Knee joint

D. Hip joint

(a) A and B

(b) B and C

(c) A and C

(d) B and D

 

Question 7:
A device containing two plane mirrors which gives us a higher viewer than normal is:

(a) Stethoscope

(b) Microscope

(c) Periscope

(d) Telescope

 

Question 8:

Which of the following is not an example of response to stimulus?

(a)Watering in mouth when we see delicious food items

(b)Closing of leaves of ‘Mimosa’ plant when touched

(c)Shutting our eyes when an object is suddenly thrown in our direction

(d)A chick hatching out of an egg

 

Question 9:

A bicycle is moving on a straight road. Which of the following types of motion are exhibited by it?

(a) Periodic motion and Rotational motion

(b) Rotational motion and rectilinear motion

(c) Rectilinear motion and Circular motion

(d) Periodic motion and Circular motion

 

Question 10:

The part of a torch bulb which gives off light is the:

(a) Glass

(b) Filament

(c) Base

(d) Metal cover                                                      

 

Question 11:

The process of condensation is the reverse of:

(a) Evaporation

(b) Transpiration

(c) Freezing

(d) Sublimation

 

Question 12:

Which of the following statement is or are correct?

(a) Nitrogen gas is not essential for breathing or respiration.

(b) All the living things need nitrogen compounds for their growth.

(c) Nitrogen is needed by plants to make proteins.

(d) All the above

 

Question 13:

If the saturated solution of a substance at a particular temperature is cooled to a lower temperature, then the solubility of substances:

(a) Increase

(b) Decrease

(c) Remains same

(d) Little bit increase

 

Question 14:

Paheli is writing about the function of root of a plant. Choose the correct one(s).

(a) Roots anchor the plant to the soil.

(b) Roots absorbs water and minerals from the soil.

(c) Roots help in holding the soil together.

(d) All of the above.

 

Question 15:

As the sun rises in the sky, the shadow of a building:

(a) Lengthens

(b) Shortens

(c) Widens

(d) Darkens

 

                                                                                         Section - B

Question 16:

Name two hand-operated devices used for spinning.

 

Question 17:

What is the difference between creepers and climbers?

 

Question 18:

What is the difference between roots of terrestrial plants and aquatic plants?

 

Question 19:

What are slow and fast changes? Give examples.

 

Question 20:

A given bar magnet was broken into pieces. Where will be its North and South pole?

 

Question 21:

How many types of joints are there? List them.

 

Question 22:

What are the similarities between iron, copper and aluminium?

 

                                                                                                      Section - C

Question 23:

Why can we see our image in the mirror?

 

Question 24:

Write test for detecting the presence of starch.

 

Question 25:

Explain the adaptation of trees to live in mountain regions.

 

Question 26:

Draw and explain each part of a leaf.

 

Question 27:

Explain that sunlight is essential for photosynthesis.

 

Question 28:

How is a bird’s body adapted for flying?

 

Question 29:

Explain why,

1. Empty glass is not empty.

2. Breathing through mouth can harm.

 

Question 30:

How will you prove that air supports burning?

 

Question 31:

What happens if the percentage of carbon-dioxide increases in the air?

 

                                                               Section - D

Question 32:

Why do we need standard unit for measurement?

 

Question 33:

What are two major functions of the root? What are the different types of roots in plants? Draw them.

 

Question 34:

How is common salt obtained from sea?

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