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Atomic Energy Education Society

Annual Examination-2021-22
Class: VI Time: 3 Hours
Subject: Science Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. The paper consists of four parts, Part A, Part B , Part -C and Part -D.
2. Part -A contains 30 questions of 1 mark each.
3. Part -B contains 7 questions of 2 marks each, Part - C 7 questions of 3
marks each and Part-D 3 questions of 5 marks each.
4. Draw neat and labelled diagrams wherever necessary.
5. All questions are compulsory.

PART A
Part A consists of 15 multiple choice questions, 10 very short answer type questions
and 5 assertion reason type questions. ( 1 X 30 = 30 )
1. Shadows are: 1
a) Always smaller than the opaque body
b) Always bigger than the opaque body
c) Remains the same size as opaque body
d) Can be smaller or bigger than the opaque body.

2. 1

(A) (B) (C) (D)

In the given pictures, which one shows the correct sign positions?
a) A b) B c) C d)D
3. In the following arrangement the object which would not result in 1
glowing of the bulb when connected across the two ends A and B is-

a) a metallic spoon b) a metal key

c) a wooden scale d)a pipe made up of aluminium foil
4. A small iron ball is placed between three magnets of equal strengths, as 1
shown in the figure. The magnets are at equal distances from the ball.
The ball will move towards the point-

a) I b) II c) III d) IV
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5. Which of the following structures is not present in the alimentary canal of 1

red worms?
a)Intestine b)Gizzard c)Stomach d)Teeth

6. 1

In the given figure , three torches A,B and C are switched on one by one.
The light from which of the torches will form a shadow of the ball on the
screen?
a) A b) B c) C d) A and B both.
7. When is a body said to be in motion? 1
a) It remains at one place. b) It moves in a circular path.
c)It moves in a straight path. d ) b and c both

8. What is added to a paste of rice husk and paper to make papier-mâché? 1

a)Humus b)Water c)Alcohol d)Clay
9. Tiny bubbles seen on the surface of boiling water is - 1
a) dissolved air escaping when water is heated.
b) dissolved impurities in water escaping when water is heated.
c) dissolved minerals in water escaping when water is heated.
d) salt dissolved in water
10. When an opaque object comes in the path of light it forms 1
a)an image with colours b)shadow c)black and white image
d)shadow which depends on the colour of the light
11. To make a wall reflect as much light as possible, you should colour it 1
a)White b)Black c)Yellow d)Red
12. Which of the following processes does not help in recycling carbon 1
dioxide back into the air?
a)Respiration b)Combustion c)Photosynthesis d)Burning

13. 1

Motion of stone tied to a thread in the figure shown above is-

a) Linear b) Circular c) Periodic d) Linear and periodic

14. 1

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In the given circuit, the device which is used to function as switch is-
a) Cell b) bulb c) thermocol d) safety pin
15. Magnetism of a magnet is lost by doing which of the following acts. 1
a) Keeping in a box b)Heating c) Hammering d)Both b and c

Answer the follwing in one word or one sentence-

16. How do animals like whales and dolphins breathe? 1
17. Why can hand span or cubit not be used as a standard unit of length? 1
18. Name the device which we can use to measure circumference of a round 1
table?
19. A shopkeeper accidently mixes tea powder with iron filings. Suggest a 1
method to separate iron filings from tea powder.
20. Why we cannot see objects through a U-shaped pipe? 1

21. Where are the poles of a bar magnet located? 1

22. Why is ocean water unfit for drinking? 1
23. What would happen if north pole of a magnet is brought near the north 1
pole of a suspended magnet?
24. Write any two units used in the international system of measurement. 1
25. What type of waste is collected in green bins? 1
The questions from question number 26 to 30 consist of two statements.
Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option
given below:
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true.
26. Assertion: Evaporation is the process of conversion of water into water 1
vapours.
Reason: Ocean water is the major source of fresh water.
27. Assertion: Rubber is a non-magnetic material. 1
Reason: Rubber balls are not attracted by the magnet.
28. Assertion: Motion that repeats itself after some period of time is called 1
periodic motion.
Reason: Motion of sprinters in a 100 m race is an example of periodic
motion.
29. Assertion: The sun is a non-luminous object. 1
Reason: The sun emits light of its own.
30. Assertion: Trees in mountain region have sloping branches. 1
Reason: It helps to collect rain water.
PART -B
Answer the following in short- ( 2 X 7 = 14 )
31. Write any 2 points of difference between transparent and opaque 2
materials.
32. 2

Neha used a broken scale to measure length of her pencil. She keeps
pointed end of the pencil at 2cm mark and the other end is kept at 17cm.
What is the actual length of the pencil?
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33. Write the adaptation in aquatic plant due to which submerged leaves can 2
bend and float in water.
34. a) One metre is________ millimetres. 2
b) Arrange the following in increasing order of length-
2000m, 1km, 100 cm, 200mm
35. We should not add wastes containing salts, pickles, oil, vinegar in 2
vermicomposting pits. Why?

36. Why do mountaineers carry oxygen cylinders while climbing high 2

mountains?
37. What are the special features present in a deer that help it to detect the 2
presence of predators?
Answer the following in 3 to 4 lines each question . ( 3 X 7 = 21 )
38. What are artificial magnets? Draw the different shapes in which artificial 3
magnets are made?

39. 3

The plant shown in the figure has spines and roots go deep inside the
ground.
a) The plant shown could possibly be-
a)Mango tree b)Rose plant c)Opuntia (Cactus) d)Apple tree
b) Why do such plants have long roots?
c) Which features in such plants help in reducing transpiration?
(Write any two features.)
40. 3

Draw an electric circuit using the components given above and show the
direction of current flowing through it?

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41. 3

a) Identify the part which glows when electric current passes through it.
b) Identify the parts which are the two terminals of the bulb.
c) When is an electric bulb said to be fused?

42. a) Separate the following garbage into two groups: Those which do 3
not rot and those which rot when buried.
Dried leaves, leftover food, plastic toys, vegetable waste,
glass jar, aluminium wrappers, fruit peels, used tea leaves
b) Write one difference between composting and vermicomposting?

43. 3

A farmer named Shyam collected dry leaves, husk and part of crop plants
from his field and burnt them.
a) Is burning a good practice to dispose farm waste? Give reason to
support your answer.
b) How could this waste be converted to something useful? Suggest.
44. Answer the following in one word/ phrase: 3
a) Example of a plant which can reproduce from a bud.
b) A life characteristic which is essential for living organisms
toproduce their own kinds.
c) Example of a plant which can reproduce through cutting.
d) The process of getting rid of body wastes by living organisms.
e) An example of a plant responding to stimuli.
f) One characteristic of frog which helps them swim in water.
Answer the following in 4 to 5 lines each question - ( 5 X 3 = 15 )
45. Observe the given figure and answer the questions. 5

(a) Why is Sahil not able to see through the wall?

a)The wall is transparent. b)The wall is translucent.
c)The wall is opaque. d)The wall is reflective
(b) Can we use cardboard instead of a plane mirror in this device?
Give a reason for your answer.
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(c) Name the device. What kind of image is formed in this device,
erect or upside down?

46. 5

a) The name of the cycle depicted in the given figureis__________.

b) State the names of processes A and B.
c) Out of the two processes A and B which one helps in drying up
of wet clothes.
d) Name two sources of ground water.
e) Name the two processes by which water vapours enter air.
47. P, Q and R are the three gaseous components of air. Gases P and Q can 5
dissolve in the water of rivers, lakes and seas, but gas R does not dissolve
in water. The organism S which lives in the water uses gas P dissolved in
water to make its food by the process of photosynthesis. All the
organisms which live in water use gas Q dissolved in water for releasing
energy from food. Gas R is the major component of air.
a) Name the gases P and Q?
b) What is the organism S?
c) Name the gas R which does not dissolve in water.
d) List four activities that are possible due to the presence of air.

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