NAME: _________________ MODEL TEST PAPER- (2024-25)

DATE: _________________ CLASS: VI TIME: 3 hrs.

SCIENCE M.M.:80

General Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them:
(i) This question paper contains 38 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question paper is divided into five sections –Section A, B, C, D and E.
(iii) Section A – question number 1 to 20 are multiple choice type question. Each question carries 1
mark.
(iv) Section B – question number 21 to 24 are very short questions carrying 2 marks each.
(v) Section C – question number 25 to 31 are short questions carrying 3 marks each.
(vi) Section D – question number 32 to 34 are long questions carrying 5 marks each.
(vii) Section E – question number 35 to 38 are case study-based questions carrying 4 marks each.

SECTION A
20x1=20
1. What are the small openings on the underside of leaves that allow gases to pass in and 1
out?
a) stomata
b) roots
c) petals
d) chloroplasts
2. Which of these can plants not absorb directly from atmosphere? 1
a) nitrogen
b) carbon dioxide
c) oxygen
d) all of these
3. Which mineral is important for the formation of strong bones and teeth? 1
a) iron
b) calcium
c) sodium
d) potassium
4. A bicycle is moving on a straight road. Which of the following types of motion are 1
exhibited by it?
a) periodic motion and rotational motion
b) rotational motion and rectilinear motion
c) rectilinear motion and circular motion
d) periodic motion and circular motion
5. The process of settling down of particles of a solid in a liquid is 1
a) filtration
b) evaporation
c) sedimentation
d) decantation

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 6. Which of the following is a major source of energy in our diet? 1
a) vitamins
b) carbohydrates
c) minerals
d) water
7. What is the function of fats in the body? 1
a) to provide quick energy
b) to build muscles
c) to store energy and protect organs
d) to help in digestion

8. What is the function of the stem in a plant? 1

a) to absorb water
b) to support the plant and transport nutrients
c) to produce flowers
d) to store food
9. The process by which butter can be separated from milk is . 1
a) sedimentation
b) decantation
c) filtration
d) churning
10. Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for making food through 1
photosynthesis?
a) flower
b) leaf
c) fruit
d) seed
11. What part of the plant is responsible for absorbing water and nutrients from the soil? 1
a) stem
b) leaf
c) root
d) flower
12. Which of the following is matter? 1
a) l
b) air
c) energy
d) signal
13. Most of the substances we see around us are 1
a) pure elements
b) pure compounds
c) mixtures
d) impure elements
14. Windmill blades show motion. 1
a) circular
b) linear
c) periodic
d) both a and c

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 15. If two objects have the same volume but different masses, how will their densities 1
compare?
a) they will have the same density.
b) the object with more mass will have a higher density.
c) the object with less mass will have a higher density.
d) density cannot be determined without temperature.
16. What process do plants use to release oxygen into the atmosphere? 1
a) respiration
b) photosynthesis
c) transpiration
d) evaporation
The questions below consist of an Assertion and a Reason. Choose the appropriate 1
option for the question-17-20.
17. Assertion(A): Footstep cannot be used as a standard unit of measurement. 1
Reason(R): Ancient units are not fixed in length and vary from person to person.
a) both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
b) A is true, but R is false.
c) both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
d) A is false, but R is true.
18. Assertion: Humans and animals need air to breathe. 1
Reason: Air contains oxygen, which is essential for respiration.
a) both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation for the
assertion.
b) both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation for
the assertion.
c) the assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
d) the assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.
19. Assertion: The roots of a plant absorb water from the soil. 1
Reason: The leaves of a plant carry out photosynthesis to produce food.
a) both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation for the
assertion.
b) both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation for
the assertion.
c) the assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
d) the assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.
20. Assertion: Air pollution is harmful to health. 1
Reason: Pollutants like smoke and chemicals can cause respiratory problems.
a) both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation for the
assertion.
b) both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation for
the assertion.
c) the assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
d) the assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

Section-B 4x2=8

21. Draw a labelled diagram of the apparatus used to distil out pure water from a solution. 2
22. Identify the wrong statements and correct them.
a) Filament is a part of the pistil. 1
1
b) Leaves perform the function of photosynthesis only.
23. List any four uses of air? 2

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 24. What are deficiency diseases? Name any two deficiency diseases and the associated 2
nutrients.

OR

Discuss the importance of roughage in our diet.

7×3=21
SECTION C

25. Fill in the blanks:

a) The blanket of surrounding the earth is called the atmosphere.
1
b) The major component of air is . 1
1
c) The percentage of present in air is 21% by volume.

26. Ravi has become so thin that loose folds of skin can be seen all over his body.
(a) Which deficiency disease is he suffering from? 1
(b) Which food component may be lacking in his diet? 1
(c) Suggest some food items that he should include in his diet (any two). 1
27. a) Explain the function of the leaf.
2
b) Name the type of venation present in tap root and fibrous root plants. 1

28. State whether True or False.

a) The solubility of common salt increases rapidly with rise in temperature.
1
b) Soluble solids can be separated from liquids by evaporation. 1
c) Grain and husk can be separated with the process of filtration. 1

29. Mention the precautions to be taken while measuring the length of a line segment with a 3
scale.
OR
Name the two different types of translatory motion and explain each with examples. 3
30. Give the main role of each of the following:
a) Prop root 1
b) Stigma 1
1
c) Veins
31. Explain the difference with one example of each.
1.5
a) transparent and an opaque objects.
b) miscible and immiscible liquids. 1.5
SECTION D
3×5=15

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 32. You have a piece of string that is bent into the shape of a curved line. To measure the 4
length of this curved line accurately, you need to use a ruler and a piece of string.
a) Explain the steps you would take to measure the length of the curved line with
diagram.
b) After measuring, you find that the length of the curved line is 12 cm. If you need to 1
cut a ribbon of the same length, how long should the ribbon be?

33. In a science class, students are learning about different methods used to separate
substances in a mixture. They have been provided with different scenarios where these
separation methods are used.
a) Identify the appropriate separation method for each scenario.
Scenario A: Separating wheat grains from husks after harvesting. 3
Scenario B: Removing large stones from a pile of sand.
Scenario C: Picking out pieces of broken glass from a mixture of rice.
b) Describe any two methods used in the above scenarios.
2
OR
Answer the following questions:
a) Why is water considered as an important solvents?
b) Explain with the help of a diagram how can a mixture of oil and water be separated. 2.5
2.5
34. A class of 6th graders is learning about the different components of food and their
importance for the body. Their teacher has given them a variety of foods and asked them
to analyze what nutrients are present in each food and how those nutrients benefit their
health.
a) Identify the nutrients present in each of the following foods and describe their 4
functions in the body:
Food A: Apples
Food B: Chicken breast
Food C: Bread
Food D: Milk

b) Explain why it is important to include each of these foods in a diet. 1

SECTION E 4×4=16

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 35. In their science class, the students are exploring the concept of motion. They have been
given different scenarios involving motion and need to analyze the type of motion
occurring in each scenario and understand the related concepts.
Scenarios:
Scenario A: A car driving on the straight road.
Scenario B: A child swinging back and forth on a swing.
Scenario C: A bicycle moving on a circular road.
Scenario D: A pendulum of clock.
What type of motion is occurring in each scenario? Describe the characteristics of these 4
type of motion.

OR
4
What is rotational and periodic motion? Explain with the help of two examples of each.

36. Your class is working on a project to create a flower garden at school. The goal is to
understand the different parts of a flower and how each part contributes to the plant's
reproduction. The garden will feature several types of flowers, including lilies, roses,
and daisies.
a) How do the petals of a flower assist in the reproduction process? 1
b) Explain the role of sepal in overall health and development of a flower. 1
c) In the context of the flower garden, describe the role of the following flower parts:
stamen and pistil. 2
OR
c) Draw the labelled diagram of Flower of the plant. 2

37. A group of 6th-grade students is studying air pollution and its effects on the environment
and health. They are provided with a scenario where they need to identify sources of air
pollution and discuss its impact on living organisms.
Scenario: In a city, there are several sources of air pollution, including smoke from
vehicles, emissions from factories, and burning of trash in open areas. The students are
asked to analyze these sources and their effects.
a) Identify the sources of air pollution in the scenario and explain how they contributes 2
to air pollution.
b) Discuss the impact of air pollution on both the environment and human health. 2

OR

b) How does the atmosphere help to maintain the right temperature on the earth? 2

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 You are given a collection of four items: a glass marble, a piece of wood, a transparent
38. plastic sheet, and a cotton ball. Your task is to sort these items based on their density,
floatation, transparency, and texture.

Answer the following questions:

a) Density: Which item is the most dense and which is the least dense? 1
b) Floatation: Which items will float or sink if placed in water? 1
c) Transparency: Which items are transparent, and which are not? 1
d) Texture: Describe the texture of each item and how they differ from one another. 1

OR
d) Describe what is matter with example.
1

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