HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION 2022-23

ANSWER PAPER
Subject: Science Grade: VI
Marks: 60 Time:2 Hours
Name:____________ Date: 19.09.2022

General Instructions:
i. The question paper comprises four sections – A, B, C and D. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Section–A - Question Nos. 1 to 27- All questions and their parts are of 1 mark each. These questions contain
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Very Short Answer questions and Assertion - Reason type questions. Question
Nos. 1 to 4 are case-study based questions which have 4 sub-parts.
iii. Section–B - Question Nos. 28 and 29 are Very Short Answer Type questions, carrying 2 marks. Answers to these
questions should be in about 30 to 50 words.
iv. Section–C - Question Nos. 30 and 31 are Short Answer Type questions, carrying 3 marks. The answer to this
question should be in about 50 to 80 words.
v. Section–D - Question Nos. 32 to 35 are Long Answer Type questions carrying 5 marks each. Answers to these
questions should be in about 80 to 120 words.
vi. There is no overall choice. However, internal choices have been provided in some questions. Attempt only one of
the alternatives in such questions.
vii. Wherever necessary, neat and properly labeled diagrams should be drawn.
SECTION - A
1. A screw which is driven down in a wooden block will exhibit- [1]
a) rectilinear motion
b) rotatory motion and circular motion
c) circular motion
d) rectilinear and circular motion

1 Mark is given for any of the answers above as the correct answer should be Rectilinear and Rotational motion which is
not there in any of the options provided as answer.

2. SI unit of length is [1]

a) gram
b) meter
c) kilometer
d) kilogram

3. Area of an irregular shape can be measured using

a) a ruler and a string.
b) a measuring tape.
c) a graph sheet.
d) none of the above.
4. ___________ is NOT an example of man-made luminous object. [1]
a) Torch bulb

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b) Oil lamp
c) Firefly
d) Lit candle
5. Objects which allow light to pass through them are called - [1]
a) Opaque objects
b) transparent objects
c) translucent objects
d) none of the above
6. _____________ is an example of translucent object. [1]
a) A sheet of polythene
b) A sheet of paper
c) A sheet of carbon paper
d) A sheet of aluminium
7. _______ objects cast a clear shadow. [1]
a) Opaque
b) Transparent
c) Translucent
d) Both transparent and translucent
OR
_______ objects that do not cast a clear shadow.
a) Opaque
b) Transparent
c) Translucent
d) Both transparent and translucent

8. Which of the following is NOT a correct match? [1]

a) Modified leaf: Tendril in pea plant
b) Fibrous root: Reticulate venation in leaves
c) Grasses: Fibrous roots
d) Veins: Transport

9. Which of the following is NOT a correct match? [1]

a) petiole: attaches leaf to stem.
b) Lamina: green flat part of leaf.
c) Margin: gives shape to the leaf.
d) Veins: transpiration

10.Read the following sentences about photosynthesis. [1]

(i) Sunlight, carbon dioxide, chlorophyll and water are necessary.
(ii) Oxygen is absorbed.
(iii) Leaves carry out photosynthesis.
(iv) Proteins are made during photosynthesis. Choose the correct pair of sentences that are true to photosynthesis.

a) (iii) and (iv)

b) (i) and (iii)
c) (ii) and (iv)
d) (i) and (iv)
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11.A caterpillar coils when touched. [1]

a) It grows.
b) It reproduces.
c) It responds to changes in the environment.
d) It breathes through tiny pores on its bodies.

12.The picture shows different animals which animals in the picture live in the same habitat? [1]

Which animals in the picture live in the same habitat?

a) Earthworm and snail
b) Earthworm, ant and snail
c) Starfish and snail
d) Snail, starfish and earthworm
13.What is common to all the animals in the picture given in question no.12? [1]
a) They are all insects.
b) They all lay eggs.
c) They all respond to stimuli.
d) They all are carnivores.
14.A student measures the length of his classroom four times using a stick. [1]
1st time 9 sticks
nd
2 time 12 sticks
3rd time 9 sticks
4th time 9 sticks

Which measurement is likely to be wrong?

a) 4th time
b) 1st time
c) 3rd time
d) 2nd time

Question No. 15 is a case-study question which has 5 sub-parts, from (i) to (v). Attempt any four.
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 15. Kabir has four sheets made of varied materials. He tries to see a burning candle through each of the four sheets. The
table shows Kabir’s findings. [4]
Sheet What does Kabir find?
Sheet 1 Can see candle clearly
Sheet 2 Can see the candle hazily
Sheet 3 Can see nothing
Sheet 4 Can see the candle clearly

i. What can be concluded from Kabir’s activity?

a) Sheet 4 is made of a translucent material.
b) Sheet 1 and Sheet 4 are made of transparent materials.
c) Sheet 2 is made of transparent material.
d) Sheet 2 and Sheet 3 are made of opaque materials
ii. Which of these should Kabir keep the same for the activity?
a) Size of the sheets
b) Size of the candle
c) Thickness of the sheets
d) Distance of the eye from the sheet
iii. A burning candle emits light. Which of these objects can also emit light?
a) LED
b) Gold
c) Mirror
d) Water
iv. Which of these work on the principle of reflection of light?
a) Television
b) Periscope
c) Electric torch
d) Trafic signal
v. The diagram shows a light source, an opaque object and a screen.

What will be the shape of the shadow on the screen?

a) A
b) B
c) C

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d) D

16.Define transpiration.
The process of release of water from the stomata present in the leaves. [1]
17.Cactus has modified leaves into spines. How do these plants prepare food with spines? [1]
Stems perform the process of photosynthesis.
18.Write one characteristic of an image formed by a plane mirror. [1]
Ans- It is erect and laterally inverted.
19.What is a bio luminous object? State an example.
Any living organism which can produce light of its own is called a bio-luminous object. Ex. Firefly [1]
OR
Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon in which an organism produces and emits light due to a chemical reaction
where the chemical energy is converted into light energy. The sparkle of fireflies

20.Convert 5m into mm. [1]

Ans- 1m = 1000mm
Therefore 5m = 5000mm.

21.Cubit is an example of ancient/ traditional/ non-standard unit. [1]

22.Write two characteristic of organisms living in oceans and seas. [1]
Ans- they have streamlined body which help them to swim.
These animals have gills to help them use oxygen dissolved in water

23.Which characteristic of human beings is shown in the image given below? Answer with respect to the characteristics
of living organisms given in chapter 9. [1]

Ans- Growth

In Question Nos. 24 to 27, two statements are given - one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R).
Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:

a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.

24.Assertion- Pea plant has leaf tendrils. [1]

Reason- Some other plants such as cucumber have stem tendrils.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

25.Assertion: Light travels in a straight line. [1]

Reason: transparent objects allow light to pass through them.

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 b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

26.Assertion: Distance between two cities is measured in Kilometer. [1]

Reason: standard unit of measurement of time is minute.
C)A is true, but R is false.
27.Assertion: Aquatic plants have blade like leaves. [1]
Reasoning: They protect them from aquatic animals.
C)A is true, but R is false.

OR
Assertion: Broad leaves of rainforest plants help them survive in the habitat.
Reasoning: They help catch more rain water as there is scarcity of water.
C)A is true, but R is false.

SECTION B

28.What is the advantage of using standard measures in comparison with non-standard measures? State an example
under each category. [2]

Standard unit / measure : [½ X 4]

The result will be the same irrespective the person being measured

The tool / equipment can be / is calibrated

The measure is same everywhere/all over

There is uniformity

EX: meter

Non standard unit/ measure:

The result majorly depends on the person measuring the quantity

No standard tool or equipment. The measure varies from person to person

The body sizes differ and so do the measure/ unit differs

EX: cubit

29.List two functions of stem. Give two examples of stem modifications. [2]
OR
List two functions of roots. Give two examples of root modifications.

Ans- The main function of the stem is to support other parts of the plant and conduction of food, water and minerals.
...
Types of Modifications with Examples

 Underground – Rhizome, Bulb, Corm, Tuber.

 Subaerial – Runner, Sucker, Offsets, Stolon.

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  Aerial – Tendrils, Thorn, Bulbils, Cladode, Phylloclade.

OR

Its primary functions are anchorage of the plant, absorption of water and dissolved minerals and conduction of these
to the stem, and storage of reserve foods.

Roots are modified for support, storage of food, respiration. For support: Prop roots in banyan tree, stilt roots in maize
and sugarcane. For respiration: Pneumatophores in Rhizophora (mangrove). For storage of food: Fusiform (radish)

SECTION C

30.Describe the natural phenomenon: Lunar eclipse in terms of/ relation with – light and shadows. Draw and label the
diagram and mention when does this astronomical event occur? [3]

Lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, earth and moon are aligned in a straight line. In lunar eclipse the moon is covered by
shadow of the earth which blocks sunlight. [1]

During lunar eclipse the earth comes between the Sun and the moon. The regions where no light falls on moon or which
are completely dark, a total lunar eclipse can be seen. The regions which are partially shaded, a partial lunar eclipse can
be seen. [1]

Lunar eclipse occurs on full moon day

DIAGRAM [1]

31.Draw a well labelled diagram of a leaf and label at least four parts. [3]

4X1/2=2

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 SECTION D

32.State the Law of Propagation of light. Explain the Law through an experimental set up, observations and conclusions.
[5]

The property of light of travelling in a straight line is called rectilinear propagation of light.

Light travels along a straight path. [1]

Experiment : [2]

Materials required

Bent tube, straight tube, lighted candle /object, table

Procedure

Place the lighted candle on table at one end of the room

Condition A

Look at the candle through the straight tube

Condition B

Now take the bent tube and from the same place look at the candle

Observations:

Condition A:- Candle can be seen

Condition B: - Candle cannot be seen

Conclusions

Light travels in straight line.

Diagram- [2]

OR
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 OR
What is a shadow and how is it formed? How is it different from an image? Also state the features of the image
formed by a pinhole camera.
A shadow is a dark area where light from a light source is blocked by an opaque object. It occupies all of the three-
dimensional volume behind an object with light in front of it. [1]

Any one difference- [1]

Pinhole cameara : inverted image, small, blurred [1]

33.What is motion? Explain any 3 kinds of motion using examples. Identify and describe kind(s) of motion in a working
sewing machine exhibits. [5]
Motion is a kind of change in the position of an object with time.

Circular motion: distance between the object and the center remains same. [hands of a clock]

Periodic motion: an object repeats its motion after some time [pendulum]

Rectilinear motion: when objects move in a straight line [falling of a stone]

Periodic motion of needle

Circular motion of wheel

OR
Write the procedure to measure the length of a curved line. Find the thickness of the wire using the below diagram
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Ans
Total length of the wire = 1.5cm [15mm]

No of windings= 10

One winding / thickness of the wire = 1.5 divided by 10, [15/10] = 0.15cm or 1.5 mm

OR

Measuring the length of a curved line:

Material required: A piece of thread and a scale.

Procedure:

3. Take the thread and make a knot at its one end.

4. Place the thread with the end with the knot at one end of the curved line, and consider it as starting point.
5. Now, try to measure the small portion of the line which can be taken as straight.
6. Place the thumb at the end of the measured portion and measure the next straight part similarly.
7. Repeat the process till the end of the line is reached.
8. Make another knot in the thread at the end of the line.
9. Now, straighten the thread and measure the length between the two knots using the scale.

Conclusion:

Thus, with the use of thread and scale the length of a curved line can be easily measured.

34.Draw the diagram of a plant and label at least four parts in the diagram drawn. Explain the functions of the parts
labelled. [5]
OR
Draw a well labeled diagram of a typical flower and explain the structure of the male and the female reproductive
parts. Explain the process of fertilization.

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 The roots absorb water and minerals from the soil and anchor the plant in the ground.

The stem supports the plant above ground, and carries the water and minerals to the leaves.

The leaves collect energy from the Sun and make food for the plant, using an amazing process called photosynthesis.

The purpose of a flower is sexual reproduction. Only flowering plants can bear fruits, which contain the seeds.

The fruit's purpose is to protect and disperse the seeds.

OR

 Stamens: These are the male parts of a flower. Many stamens are collectively known as the androecium. They
are structurally divided into two parts:
Filament: the part that is long and slender and attached the anther to the flower.
Anthers: It is the head of the stamen and is responsible for producing the pollen which is transferred to the pistil
or female parts of the same or another flower to bring about fertilization.
 Pistil: This forms the female parts of a flower. A collection of pistils is called the gynoecium.
Style -is a long slender stalk that holds the stigma. Once the pollen reaches the stigma, the style starts to
become hollow and forms a tube called the pollen tube which takes the pollen to the ovaries to enable
fertilization.
Stigma– This is found at the tip of the style. It forms the head of the pistil. The stigma contains a sticky
substance whose job is to catch pollen grains from different pollinators or those dispersed through the wind.
They are responsible to begin the process of fertilization.
Ovary – They form the base of the pistil. The ovary holds the ovules.
Ovules– These are the egg cells of a flower. They are contained in the ovary. In the event of a favorable
pollination where a compatible pollen reaches the stigma and eventually reaches the ovary to fuse with the
ovules, this fertilized product forms the fruit and the ovules become the seeds of the fruit.
 In plants, fertilization is a process of sexual reproduction, which occurs after pollination and germination.
Fertilization can be defined as the fusion of the male gametes (pollen) with the female gametes (ovules) to form
a diploid zygote.
35.Imagine about an imaginary animal which can live in water, on land and in air. What features will be required to
breathe in all the 3 habitats? What will be the food of this animal according to you? Name your imaginary animal.
[5]

Ans- Breathing organs will be like frogs. [3] Animal will be omnivorous. [1](Open ended question. Answer will vary.[1]

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