Worksheet Solutions: Living Creatures: Exploring their Characteristics | Science Class 6 PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Which of the following is a characteristic of living things?
(a) They can fly
(b) They grow and reproduce
(c) They can change color
(d) They can be moved by wind
Ans: (b) They grow and reproduce

Living things grow and reproduce as part of their life processes, unlike other characteristics like flying or being moved by the wind, which do not apply to all living things.

Q2: What process do living beings use to obtain energy from food?
(a) Photosynthesis
(b) Respiration
(c) Excretion
(d) Germination
Ans: (b) Respiration

Respiration is the process by which living beings break down food to release energy, essential for survival.

Q3: What do plants excrete during photosynthesis?
(a) Carbon dioxide
(b) Oxygen
(c) Water
(d) Nutrients
Ans: (b) Oxygen

During photosynthesis, plants release oxygen as a by-product, which is essential for most living organisms on Earth.

Q4: Which of the following is an example of a non-living thing?
(a) Dog
(b) Tree
(c) Rock
(d) Bird
Ans: (c) Rock

A rock is an example of a non-living thing as it does not show any characteristics of life, such as growth, movement, or reproduction.

Q5: What is the first stage of a mosquito's life cycle?
(a) Larva
(b) Adult
(c) Egg
(d) Pupa
Ans: (c) Egg

The mosquito life cycle begins with the egg stage, followed by larva, pupa, and finally the adult mosquito stage.

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: All living things need __________ for energy and growth.
Ans: food

Q2: __________ is the process of removing waste from the body.
Ans: Excretion

Q3: Plants show movement by __________ towards sunlight.
Ans: bending

Q4: __________ is necessary for seed germination to activate enzymes.
Ans: Water

Q5: The life cycle of a frog includes the stages of egg, __________, froglet, and adult.
Ans: tadpole

True or False

Q1: All living things can move from one place to another. (True/False)
Ans: False

Q2: Plants do not need air to germinate. (True/False)
Ans: False

Q3: Animals excrete waste products through various organs. (True/False)
Ans: True

Q4: Living beings can reproduce to ensure the continuity of their species. (True/False)
Ans: True

Q5: A mosquito goes through three stages in its life cycle. (True/False)
Ans: False

Match the Following

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