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Class 6 Science – Chapter: Exploring Magnets
Question Paper
Time: 45 minutes Marks: 30
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)
(Choose the correct option and write the answer)
[10 × 1 = 10 marks]
1.
Which of the following materials will be attracted by a magnet?
a) Plastic b) Wood c) Iron d) Glass
2.
Which of these is NOT a natural magnet?
a) Magnetite b) Loadstone c) Iron d) None of these
3.
Magnets always have:
a) One pole b) Two poles c) No poles d) Changing poles
4.
If you bring the north poles of two magnets close, they will:
a) Attract each other b) Repel each other c) Stick together d) Lose magnetism
5.
The region around a magnet where its force can be felt is called:
a) Magnetic area b) Magnetic zone c) Magnetic field d) Magnetic power
6.
Which of these is a property of magnets?
a) They lose weight in water
b) They attract only plastic
c) Like poles attract
d) Unlike poles attract
7.
A freely suspended magnet always comes to rest in which direction?
a) East–West b) North–South c) South–East d) West–North
8.
Which instrument uses a magnet to show direction?
a) Thermometer b) Barometer c) Magnetic clock d) Compass
9.
The process of making a magnet by rubbing it with another magnet is called:
a) Magnifying b) Magnetization c) Electrification d) Polishing
10.
Which of the following will not lose its magnetism easily?
a) Temporary magnet b) Electromagnet c) Soft iron d) Permanent magnet
Section B: Short Answer Questions
[4 × 2 = 8 marks]
11.
Name any two materials that are not attracted by a magnet.
12.
What happens when you break a bar magnet into two pieces?
13.
State one use of magnets in daily life.
14.
Why should we not store magnets near electronic devices?
Section C: Conceptual / Application-Based Questions
[3 × 4 = 12 marks]
15.
Rohan suspended a bar magnet freely. After some time, it came to rest in a particular
direction.
a) What direction does it point in?
b) What does this tell us about Earth?
c) What happens if he turns it to another direction and lets go?
d) Why is this useful for travelers?
16.
A student brings various objects near a magnet: a steel spoon, a plastic pen, a rubber band,
and a coin.
a) Which of these will be attracted?
b) How can she find out which object is most strongly attracted?
c) Can she use this to separate materials? Explain.
d) What type of metal is usually attracted to magnets?
17.
Explain how you can make a temporary magnet using an iron nail.
a) What materials are needed?
b) What steps would you follow?
c) How would you test if it became a magnet?
d) Will the nail remain a magnet forever?
