Measurement and Units of Measurement - Class 6
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Which of the following is a standard unit of length? a) Footstep b) Meter c) Handspan
2. Which of these is a non-standard unit of measurement?a) Kilogram b) Centimetre c) fathom
3. What is the standard unit of measuring mass? a) Litre b) Gram c) Foot
4. If you need to measure the length of a room, which unit would be most appropriate?
a) Millimetre b) Meter c) Centimetre
5. Which unit is used to measure the volume of liquid? a) Meter b) Kilogram c) Litre
6. What is the standard unit used for measuring temperature? a) Kilogram b) Celsius c) Meter
7. Which of these units would you use to measure the weight of a fruit? a) kg b) cm c) mm d) L
8. The length of a pencil is usually measured in: a) Meters b) Centimetres c) Litres
9. If you are measuring the height of a person, which unit would be most suitable? a) Millimetre b) Meter
Section B: Fill in the Blanks
1. The unit of measurement used for small lengths is ________.
2. A ________ is a non-standard unit of measurement that can be used to measure the length of a table.
3. The standard unit of measuring volume for liquids is ________.
4. When measuring the mass of an apple, you would use a ________.
5. A ruler is used to measure length in units such as ________ and ________.
Section C: True or False
1. A meter is a standard unit of measurement for length. (True/False)
2. Footsteps can be used as a standard unit of measurement. (True/False)
3. Liters are used to measure the mass of a solid object. (True/False)
4. Non-standard units of measurement are consistent and universally accepted. (True/False)
5. You would use a scale to measure the temperature of a room. (True/False)
Section D: Short Answer Questions
1. List two standard and two non-standard units of measurement for length.
2. Explain why standard units of measurement are important in daily life.
3. How can you measure the volume of a liquid using a standard unit?
4. Describe a situation where non-standard units of measurement might be used.
5. Convert 1500 milliliters to liters.
Section E: Application-Based Questions
1. If you need to measure the height of a plant, what unit would you use and why?
2. Imagine you are baking a cake and need to measure flour. Which unit of measurement would be most
appropriate and why?
3. A track is 400 meters long. How many kilometres long is the track?
4. If a road measures 6.7 kilometres, how many meters is it?
