Class 6 Science: Sample Paper -1 | Sample Papers For Class 6 PDF Download

Time: 3 hrs
Total Marks: 80
General Instructions:

• This question paper consists of 34 questions in total and all questions are compulsory.
• Questions 1-7 are multiple-choice questions and carry 1 mark each. Write the correct answer in your answer sheet.
• Questions 8-17 are very short answer questions and carry 2 marks each.
• Questions 18-28 are short answer questions and carry 3 marks each.
• Questions 29-34 are long answer questions and carry 5 marks each.

Section - A  [1 x 7 Marks]

Q1. Which planet in our solar system takes the longest to complete one orbit around the Sun?  
(a) Earth
(b) Mars
(c) Jupiter
(d) Neptune

Q2. Which of these processes involves a change from gas to liquid? 
(a) Evaporation
(b) Condensation
(c) Melting
(d) Freezing

Q3. Which nutrient deficiency causes night blindness? 
(a) Vitamin A
(b) Vitamin C
(c) Vitamin D
(d) Iron

Q4. Which of the following conditions is NOT essential for the germination of a seed? 

(a) Air
(b) Sunlight
(c) Water
(d) Soil

Q5. The SI unit of temperature is: 
(a) Celsius
(b) Fahrenheit
(c) Kelvin
(d) Gram

6. Which method separates a mixture of sand and iron filings? 
(a) Filtration
(b) Magnetic separation
(c) Sieving
(d) Decantation

7. Which of these is a non-renewable resource? 
(a) Solar energy
(b) Wind
(c) Coal
(d) Water

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Section - B  [2 x 9 marks]

Q8. How does a cactus adapt to survive in a desert? 

Q9. What is the role of observation in scientific discovery? 

Q10. Name two properties of a magnet that distinguish it from other objects. 

Q11. What happens to water when it reaches 100°C at standard pressure? 

Q12. Why do we use standard units like meters and seconds? 

Q13. Draw a labelled diagram of a tap root system and name one plant with this root type. 

Q14. Name two methods to separate a mixture of salt and sand. 

Q15. What are two characteristics of living creatures? 

Q16. Why is air considered a natural resource? 

Q17. What is the primary source of energy for Earth’s climate system? 

Section - C  [3 x 10 marks]

Q18. Explain how sedimentation and decantation together can purify muddy water. 

Q19. How do poles of a magnet interact with each other? 

Q20. Why is measurement of motion important in daily life? 

Q21. What happens to an object’s state when its temperature drops below its freezing point? 

Q22. How do animals in cold climates survive? 

Q23. Why do we need a balanced diet? 

Q24: Briefly describe the life cycle of a mosquito. 

Q25. How do constellations help us? 

Q26. What are the characteristics of living creatures that distinguish them from non-living things? 

Q27. Why should we conserve water? 

Q28. How does asking questions lead to scientific discoveries? 

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Section - D  [5 x 6 Marks]

Q29. (a) What is the water cycle?
(b) Explain three stages with examples.
(c) Why is it important? 

Q30. (a) What are natural resources?
(b) Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources with examples.
(c) Draw a diagram showing one resource cycle. 

Q31. (a) What is adaptation?
(b) Explain two animal adaptations with examples.
(c) How do these help survival? 

Q32. (a) What is rotational motion?
(b) Differentiate it from linear motion with examples.
(c) Draw an object showing rotational motion.  

Q33. (a) What are deficiency diseases?
(b) Name two with their causes and symptoms.
(c) How can they be prevented? 

Q34.  (a) What is the solar system? 
(b) Name its components and explain two. 
(c) Draw a labelled diagram of the solar system. 

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