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CBSE VI | Mathematics 
Sample Paper 3 
 
     
CBSE Board 
Class VI Mathematics 
Term I 
Sample Paper 3 
Time: 2 ½ hours                          Total Marks: 80 
 
General Instructions: 
1. All questions are compulsory.  
2. Section A comprises of 12 questions carrying 1 mark each. 
3. Section B comprises of 12 questions carrying 2 marks each. 
4. Section C comprises of 8 questions carrying 3 marks each. 
5. Section D comprises of 5 questions carrying 4 marks each. 
 
Section A 
(Questions 1 to 12 carry 1 mark each) 
 
1. How many thousands make a crore? 
A. 10 
B. 100 
C. 1000 
D. 10000 
 
2. How many whole numbers are there up to 1000? 
A. 1001 
B. 1000 
C. 100 
D. 999 
 
3. (–42) + (–35) =  
A. –7 
B. 7 
C. –77 
D. 41 
 
4. Which is the fifth multiple of 18? 
A. 80 
B. 90 
C. 72 
D. 180 
 
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CBSE VI | Mathematics 
Sample Paper 3 
 
     
CBSE Board 
Class VI Mathematics 
Term I 
Sample Paper 3 
Time: 2 ½ hours                          Total Marks: 80 
 
General Instructions: 
1. All questions are compulsory.  
2. Section A comprises of 12 questions carrying 1 mark each. 
3. Section B comprises of 12 questions carrying 2 marks each. 
4. Section C comprises of 8 questions carrying 3 marks each. 
5. Section D comprises of 5 questions carrying 4 marks each. 
 
Section A 
(Questions 1 to 12 carry 1 mark each) 
 
1. How many thousands make a crore? 
A. 10 
B. 100 
C. 1000 
D. 10000 
 
2. How many whole numbers are there up to 1000? 
A. 1001 
B. 1000 
C. 100 
D. 999 
 
3. (–42) + (–35) =  
A. –7 
B. 7 
C. –77 
D. 41 
 
4. Which is the fifth multiple of 18? 
A. 80 
B. 90 
C. 72 
D. 180 
 
  
 
CBSE VI | Mathematics 
Sample Paper 3 
 
     
5. The improper fraction for 
1
3
3
 is________ 
A. 
10
3
 
B. 
3
10
 
C. 
1
3
 
D. 
3
1
 
 
6. The English alphabet Z represents a/an  ______ curve. 
A. closed 
B. open 
C. polygon 
D. triangle 
 
 
7. (–2) – (–5) =  
A. 7 
B. (–7) 
C. 3 
D. (–3) 
 
8. Arrange 3, (–3), 2, 0 and (–4) in the ascending order. 
A. 0, 2, (–3), 3, (–4) 
B. (–3), 3, 0, 2, (–4) 
C. (–4), (–3), 0, 2, 3 
D. (–3), 0, 2, 3, (–4) 
 
9. 
12
54
55
?? 
A. 
2
9
5
 
B. 
3
10
5
  
C. 
2
2
5
 
D. 
3
9
5
 
 
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CBSE VI | Mathematics 
Sample Paper 3 
 
     
CBSE Board 
Class VI Mathematics 
Term I 
Sample Paper 3 
Time: 2 ½ hours                          Total Marks: 80 
 
General Instructions: 
1. All questions are compulsory.  
2. Section A comprises of 12 questions carrying 1 mark each. 
3. Section B comprises of 12 questions carrying 2 marks each. 
4. Section C comprises of 8 questions carrying 3 marks each. 
5. Section D comprises of 5 questions carrying 4 marks each. 
 
Section A 
(Questions 1 to 12 carry 1 mark each) 
 
1. How many thousands make a crore? 
A. 10 
B. 100 
C. 1000 
D. 10000 
 
2. How many whole numbers are there up to 1000? 
A. 1001 
B. 1000 
C. 100 
D. 999 
 
3. (–42) + (–35) =  
A. –7 
B. 7 
C. –77 
D. 41 
 
4. Which is the fifth multiple of 18? 
A. 80 
B. 90 
C. 72 
D. 180 
 
  
 
CBSE VI | Mathematics 
Sample Paper 3 
 
     
5. The improper fraction for 
1
3
3
 is________ 
A. 
10
3
 
B. 
3
10
 
C. 
1
3
 
D. 
3
1
 
 
6. The English alphabet Z represents a/an  ______ curve. 
A. closed 
B. open 
C. polygon 
D. triangle 
 
 
7. (–2) – (–5) =  
A. 7 
B. (–7) 
C. 3 
D. (–3) 
 
8. Arrange 3, (–3), 2, 0 and (–4) in the ascending order. 
A. 0, 2, (–3), 3, (–4) 
B. (–3), 3, 0, 2, (–4) 
C. (–4), (–3), 0, 2, 3 
D. (–3), 0, 2, 3, (–4) 
 
9. 
12
54
55
?? 
A. 
2
9
5
 
B. 
3
10
5
  
C. 
2
2
5
 
D. 
3
9
5
 
 
  
 
CBSE VI | Mathematics 
Sample Paper 3 
 
     
10. __________ passes through any two given points. 
A. Two line 
B. One and only one line 
C. No line  
D. Innumerable lines 
 
11. A right angle measures  
A. 60°  
B. 120°
 
 
C. 180°
 
 
D. 90°  
 
12. The smallest whole number is  
A. 1 
B. 0 
C. 4 
D. 2 
 
Section B 
(Questions 13 to 24 carry 2 marks each) 
 
13. Fill in the blanks with appropriate symbols ‘>" or ‘<". 
A.  –9 ___ –15 
B. –10 ___ 10 
C. 0 ___ 3 
D. –28 ____ 17 
14. Name the bigger angle in the pair.  
 
15. Which number is neither prime nor composite? 
16. Classify the numbers given below into numbers to the left of zero and to the right of 
zero on the number line. 
–9, +5, –28, –100, +81, –4, –1, +1, +72, –48, +65, –95 
17. How many exterior angles does a triangle have in all? 
 
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CBSE VI | Mathematics 
Sample Paper 3 
 
     
CBSE Board 
Class VI Mathematics 
Term I 
Sample Paper 3 
Time: 2 ½ hours                          Total Marks: 80 
 
General Instructions: 
1. All questions are compulsory.  
2. Section A comprises of 12 questions carrying 1 mark each. 
3. Section B comprises of 12 questions carrying 2 marks each. 
4. Section C comprises of 8 questions carrying 3 marks each. 
5. Section D comprises of 5 questions carrying 4 marks each. 
 
Section A 
(Questions 1 to 12 carry 1 mark each) 
 
1. How many thousands make a crore? 
A. 10 
B. 100 
C. 1000 
D. 10000 
 
2. How many whole numbers are there up to 1000? 
A. 1001 
B. 1000 
C. 100 
D. 999 
 
3. (–42) + (–35) =  
A. –7 
B. 7 
C. –77 
D. 41 
 
4. Which is the fifth multiple of 18? 
A. 80 
B. 90 
C. 72 
D. 180 
 
  
 
CBSE VI | Mathematics 
Sample Paper 3 
 
     
5. The improper fraction for 
1
3
3
 is________ 
A. 
10
3
 
B. 
3
10
 
C. 
1
3
 
D. 
3
1
 
 
6. The English alphabet Z represents a/an  ______ curve. 
A. closed 
B. open 
C. polygon 
D. triangle 
 
 
7. (–2) – (–5) =  
A. 7 
B. (–7) 
C. 3 
D. (–3) 
 
8. Arrange 3, (–3), 2, 0 and (–4) in the ascending order. 
A. 0, 2, (–3), 3, (–4) 
B. (–3), 3, 0, 2, (–4) 
C. (–4), (–3), 0, 2, 3 
D. (–3), 0, 2, 3, (–4) 
 
9. 
12
54
55
?? 
A. 
2
9
5
 
B. 
3
10
5
  
C. 
2
2
5
 
D. 
3
9
5
 
 
  
 
CBSE VI | Mathematics 
Sample Paper 3 
 
     
10. __________ passes through any two given points. 
A. Two line 
B. One and only one line 
C. No line  
D. Innumerable lines 
 
11. A right angle measures  
A. 60°  
B. 120°
 
 
C. 180°
 
 
D. 90°  
 
12. The smallest whole number is  
A. 1 
B. 0 
C. 4 
D. 2 
 
Section B 
(Questions 13 to 24 carry 2 marks each) 
 
13. Fill in the blanks with appropriate symbols ‘>" or ‘<". 
A.  –9 ___ –15 
B. –10 ___ 10 
C. 0 ___ 3 
D. –28 ____ 17 
14. Name the bigger angle in the pair.  
 
15. Which number is neither prime nor composite? 
16. Classify the numbers given below into numbers to the left of zero and to the right of 
zero on the number line. 
–9, +5, –28, –100, +81, –4, –1, +1, +72, –48, +65, –95 
17. How many exterior angles does a triangle have in all? 
 
  
 
CBSE VI | Mathematics 
Sample Paper 3 
 
     
18. Which is greater, 78712354 or 78721124? 
19. Shilpi bought 
2
5
kg of sugar and 
1
3
kg of rice. What was the total weight of ingredients 
bought by Shilpi? 
20. Write the opposite of each of the following: 
(a) Going 6 m to the East 
(b) A deposit of Rs. 100 
(c) 10 km above sea level 
(d) Earning Rs. 500 
21. Which two solid shapes have the same number of faces, vertices and edges? 
22. Use the divisibility test to determine whether the number 1258 is divisible by 6.  
23. Last year, Minu grew by 
th
3
5
 of an inch and her brother grew by 
th
2
5
 of an inch. How 
much more did Minu grow than her brother? 
24. Classify the following angles as acute, obtuse, right or reflex angles. 
(a) 35°    
(b) 185°   
(c) 90°    
(d) 92° 
 
Section C 
(Questions 25 to 32 carry 3 marks each) 
25. Compare the fractions 
7
12
 and
9
16
.  
26. Each corner of a cube is cut off, leaving a triangular face at each corner and an 
octagonal face in place of each face of the original cube. How many vertices and faces 
will the new polyhedron have? 
 
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CBSE VI | Mathematics 
Sample Paper 3 
 
     
CBSE Board 
Class VI Mathematics 
Term I 
Sample Paper 3 
Time: 2 ½ hours                          Total Marks: 80 
 
General Instructions: 
1. All questions are compulsory.  
2. Section A comprises of 12 questions carrying 1 mark each. 
3. Section B comprises of 12 questions carrying 2 marks each. 
4. Section C comprises of 8 questions carrying 3 marks each. 
5. Section D comprises of 5 questions carrying 4 marks each. 
 
Section A 
(Questions 1 to 12 carry 1 mark each) 
 
1. How many thousands make a crore? 
A. 10 
B. 100 
C. 1000 
D. 10000 
 
2. How many whole numbers are there up to 1000? 
A. 1001 
B. 1000 
C. 100 
D. 999 
 
3. (–42) + (–35) =  
A. –7 
B. 7 
C. –77 
D. 41 
 
4. Which is the fifth multiple of 18? 
A. 80 
B. 90 
C. 72 
D. 180 
 
  
 
CBSE VI | Mathematics 
Sample Paper 3 
 
     
5. The improper fraction for 
1
3
3
 is________ 
A. 
10
3
 
B. 
3
10
 
C. 
1
3
 
D. 
3
1
 
 
6. The English alphabet Z represents a/an  ______ curve. 
A. closed 
B. open 
C. polygon 
D. triangle 
 
 
7. (–2) – (–5) =  
A. 7 
B. (–7) 
C. 3 
D. (–3) 
 
8. Arrange 3, (–3), 2, 0 and (–4) in the ascending order. 
A. 0, 2, (–3), 3, (–4) 
B. (–3), 3, 0, 2, (–4) 
C. (–4), (–3), 0, 2, 3 
D. (–3), 0, 2, 3, (–4) 
 
9. 
12
54
55
?? 
A. 
2
9
5
 
B. 
3
10
5
  
C. 
2
2
5
 
D. 
3
9
5
 
 
  
 
CBSE VI | Mathematics 
Sample Paper 3 
 
     
10. __________ passes through any two given points. 
A. Two line 
B. One and only one line 
C. No line  
D. Innumerable lines 
 
11. A right angle measures  
A. 60°  
B. 120°
 
 
C. 180°
 
 
D. 90°  
 
12. The smallest whole number is  
A. 1 
B. 0 
C. 4 
D. 2 
 
Section B 
(Questions 13 to 24 carry 2 marks each) 
 
13. Fill in the blanks with appropriate symbols ‘>" or ‘<". 
A.  –9 ___ –15 
B. –10 ___ 10 
C. 0 ___ 3 
D. –28 ____ 17 
14. Name the bigger angle in the pair.  
 
15. Which number is neither prime nor composite? 
16. Classify the numbers given below into numbers to the left of zero and to the right of 
zero on the number line. 
–9, +5, –28, –100, +81, –4, –1, +1, +72, –48, +65, –95 
17. How many exterior angles does a triangle have in all? 
 
  
 
CBSE VI | Mathematics 
Sample Paper 3 
 
     
18. Which is greater, 78712354 or 78721124? 
19. Shilpi bought 
2
5
kg of sugar and 
1
3
kg of rice. What was the total weight of ingredients 
bought by Shilpi? 
20. Write the opposite of each of the following: 
(a) Going 6 m to the East 
(b) A deposit of Rs. 100 
(c) 10 km above sea level 
(d) Earning Rs. 500 
21. Which two solid shapes have the same number of faces, vertices and edges? 
22. Use the divisibility test to determine whether the number 1258 is divisible by 6.  
23. Last year, Minu grew by 
th
3
5
 of an inch and her brother grew by 
th
2
5
 of an inch. How 
much more did Minu grow than her brother? 
24. Classify the following angles as acute, obtuse, right or reflex angles. 
(a) 35°    
(b) 185°   
(c) 90°    
(d) 92° 
 
Section C 
(Questions 25 to 32 carry 3 marks each) 
25. Compare the fractions 
7
12
 and
9
16
.  
26. Each corner of a cube is cut off, leaving a triangular face at each corner and an 
octagonal face in place of each face of the original cube. How many vertices and faces 
will the new polyhedron have? 
 
  
 
CBSE VI | Mathematics 
Sample Paper 3 
 
     
27. Three boys step off together from the same spot. Their steps measure 63 cm, 70 cm 
and 77 cm respectively. What is the minimum distance each should cover so that all 
can cover the distance in complete steps? 
28. From the following figure, indentify the angles: 
 
(a) Name three acute angles. 
(b) Name three obtuse angles. 
(c) Name two straight angles. 
29. From 300 feet below sea level, Rocky took off in his helicopter and ascended 900 feet. 
Which integer represents Rocky's elevation now?  
30. Use the divisibility tests to determine whether the number 378 is divisible by 2, 3, 4, 
5, 6, 9 or 11. 
31. Look at the figure and answer the following questions: 
 
(i) Name all the triangles in the figure. 
(ii) Name all the triangles having the vertex O. 
(iii) Name all the triangles having the vertex A. 
32. Give a rough estimate (by rounding off to nearest hundreds) and also a closer 
estimate (by rounding off to nearest tens): 4, 89, 348 – 48, 365 
 
 
 
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1. What types of questions come in CBSE Class 6 Math sample papers and how should I prepare for them?
Ans. CBSE Class 6 Math sample question papers include multiple-choice questions, short-answer problems, and long-answer questions covering arithmetic, geometry, data handling, and algebra concepts. Students should practise previous year sample papers to understand question patterns, difficulty levels, and time management strategies. Using flashcards and mind maps helps reinforce key formulas and problem-solving techniques before attempting full practice tests.
2. How do I solve geometry problems in Class 6 Math exams without making common mistakes?
Ans. Geometry problems in Class 6 require careful attention to angle properties, symmetry, and shape identification. Common mistakes include miscounting angles, confusing parallel and perpendicular lines, and incorrect area calculations. Students should draw diagrams accurately, label all measurements clearly, and verify answers using alternative methods. Practising visual worksheets strengthens spatial reasoning and reduces calculation errors.
3. What's the difference between data handling questions and probability questions in Class 6 CBSE exams?
Ans. Data handling focuses on collecting, organizing, and interpreting information using tables, graphs, and pictographs to find patterns and averages. Probability in Class 6 introduces likelihood and simple chance concepts. Data handling questions require reading and constructing charts; probability questions assess understanding of certain, impossible, and likely events. Both appear in sample papers but target different mathematical thinking skills.
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Ans. Word problem failures typically stem from misreading the question, skipping key information, or solving the wrong operation. Students should underline given data, identify what's being asked, and check if their answer makes sense contextually. Breaking multi-step problems into smaller stages prevents calculation errors. Reviewing sample question papers with detailed solutions reveals where interpretation gaps occur most frequently.
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