MSB VI | SCIENCE

Sample Paper – 2

Maharashtra State Board

Class VI Science
Sample Paper – 2
Time:2hrs Total Marks: 60

GeneralInstructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. The marks related to the question are marked at end of the question.

I. Choose the correct alternative: [15]

1. While riding a bicycle on a straight road, the motion of the

(a) wheels is in circular motion
(b) paddle is in circular motion
(c) rider is in rectilinear motion
(d) chain is in rectilinear motion

2. Which of the following lays eggs?

(a) Platypus and rat
(b) Kangaroo and rat
(c) Platypus and echidna
(d) Echidna and kangaroo

3. An artificial magnet which is used for finding geographical directions is

(a) bar magnet
(b) electromagnet
(c) horse-shoe magnet
(d) magnetic compass

4. X-ray technique is used to determine the shape of

(a) muscles
(b) bones
(c) backbone
(d) cartilage

5. Which synthetic fibre is known as artificial silk?

(a) Nylon
(b) Rayon
(c) Polyester
(d) Terylene

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6. When stung by a bee, applying some ___________neutralises the effect of the

sting.
(a) acid
(b) alkali
(c) ice
(d) oil

7. Find the odd one out:

(a) Water stored in a tank
(b) Wound up spring watch
(c) Stretched spring
(d) Speeding train

8. The lustre of a metal is due to

(a) its high density
(b) its highly polished surface
(c) its chemical inertness
(d) presence of free electrons

9. Nut cracker is a....................... class lever.

(a) I
(b) II
(c) III
(d) Both I and II

10. Repetition of sound reflected from a distant body is

(a) reverberation
(b) echo
(c) refraction
(d) oscillation

11. Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of

(a) Vitamin C
(b) Vitamin A
(c) Vitamin B
(d) Vitamin D

12. The major pollutant for ozone depletion is

(a) CO
(b) CO2
(c) NO2
(d) CFC

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13. Jane placed a candle in front of a mirror. The candle which appears behind the
mirror is ________ and the candle itself is ________.
(a) object, image
(b) shadow, image
(c) image, object
(d) shadow, object

14. The botanical name of the touch-me-not plant is

(a) Mimosa
(b) Bryophyllum
(c) Daffodil
(d) Jasmine

15. Steam escaping a pressure cooker occupies a large volume. Which of the
following effects of force does it establish?
(a) change in motion
(b) change in speed
(c) change in direction
(d) change in size and shape

II. Answer the following: [10]

16. What type of motion occurs when a bullet is fired from a gun? What do you
mean by oscillatory motion?
17. What are the products of crude oil?
18. How do wild animals cause harm?
19. What are natural and manmade materials?
20. What is green energy? Give one example.

III. Answer the following: [15]

21. List any three hazards of nuclear waste.
22. What is expansion of universe?
23. Mention any three functions carried out by the roots of a plant.
24. Mention the important functions of fixed joints.
25.

a. Define sublimate.
b. Where is a cotton plug placed in the sublimation apparatus? What is the use
of this cotton plug?

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IV. Answer in brief: [20]

26. Write a note on synthetic threads.

27. Define work. Give its relation with displacement and force.
28.
(i) Write the importance of the skull.
(ii) What is the function of the discs of cartilage present between the vertebrae
of the backbone?
29. Write the important functions of vitamins.
30. What do you mean by combined forces? Give one example explaining the
combined forces.

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