Class 6 Science Sample Paper — Free PDF
This science sample paper covers physical science, life science, and earth science topics from the Class 6 curriculum. It emphasizes conceptual understandi
TL;DR: This science sample paper covers physical science, life science, and earth science topics from the Class 6 curriculum. It emphasizes conceptual unders…
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This science sample paper covers physical science, life science, and earth science topics from the Class 6 curriculum. It emphasizes conceptual understanding and observation skills.
Board: CBSE · Class: Class 6 · Subject: Science · Total: 80 marks · Time: 3 hours
Section A: Life Science — 25 marks
Answer questions about living organisms and life processes.
Q1. Name the five kingdoms of classification. (5 marks)
Answer: The five kingdoms are: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.
Q2. What is photosynthesis? Write the equation. (5 marks)
Answer: Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and CO2 to make food. Equation: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2
Q3. Describe the structure of a plant cell. (5 marks)
Answer: A plant cell contains a cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondria, chloroplasts, and vacuoles. The cell wall provides rigidity and protection.
Q4. What are the four types of teeth and their functions? (5 marks)
Answer: Incisors cut food, canines tear food, premolars crush food, and molars grind food. This helps in the first stage of digestion called mechanical digestion.
Q5. Explain the water cycle in brief. (5 marks)
Answer: Water evaporates from water bodies, condenses into clouds, and falls as precipitation (rain/snow). This cycle repeats continuously and is essential for life on Earth.
Section B: Physical Science — 25 marks
Answer questions on matter, energy, and forces.
Q1. Define force and give three examples. (5 marks)
Answer: Force is a push or pull that causes an object to move or change direction. Examples: gravity pulling objects down, friction between surfaces, and a person pushing a door.
Q2. What is the difference between speed and velocity? (5 marks)
Answer: Speed is the distance covered per unit time without direction, while velocity is the displacement per unit time with direction. Velocity is a vector quantity.
Q3. Explain the three states of matter with examples. (5 marks)
Answer: Solid has fixed shape and volume (ice). Liquid has fixed volume but takes the shape of container (water). Gas has no fixed shape or volume (steam).
Q4. What is friction? How is it useful in daily life? (5 marks)
Answer: Friction is the resistance between surfaces in contact. It is useful for walking, writing with a pen, car braking, and grip. However, it can also cause energy loss.
Q5. Describe the properties of magnetic materials. (5 marks)
Answer: Magnetic materials are attracted to magnets, contain iron or similar elements, have magnetic poles (North and South), and can be permanent or temporary magnets.
Section C: Earth Science and Environment — 30 marks
Answer questions about the Earth and its systems.
Q1. What is the atmosphere? What are its main layers? (5 marks)
Answer: The atmosphere is the layer of air surrounding Earth. Main layers from bottom to top are: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere.
Q2. Explain weather and climate. What is the difference? (5 marks)
Answer: Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is long-term weather patterns of a region over years. Weather changes daily; climate is relatively stable.
Q3. What causes earthquakes and volcanoes? (5 marks)
Answer: Both are caused by plate tectonics. Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates slide past each other. Volcanoes form where magma erupts through the Earths crust.
Q4. Describe the rock cycle. (5 marks)
Answer: Igneous rocks form from magma. Weathering breaks them into sediment. Sediment compacts to form sedimentary rocks. Heat and pressure transform these into metamorphic rocks. Melting completes the cycle.
Q5. What are renewable and non-renewable resources? Give examples. (5 marks)
Answer: Renewable resources can be replenished (solar, wind, water). Non-renewable resources cannot be easily replaced (coal, oil, natural gas, minerals).
Q6. How does soil formation occur? Why is soil important? (5 marks)
Answer: Soil forms through weathering of rocks and decomposition of organic matter over time. It is important for plant growth, water filtration, habitat for organisms, and agriculture.
FAQs
Does this paper follow the NCERT textbook?
Yes, this sample paper is aligned with the NCERT Class 6 Science curriculum.
Are diagrams required in this exam?
Yes, diagrams with proper labels are often required for answers in science to demonstrate understanding.
What topics should I focus on most?
Give equal emphasis to Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth Science as all three are important and carry equal marks.
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