MCQs-The Wonderful World of Science-Class 6-Science

Multiple Choice Questions-Chapter 12 (The Wonderful World of Science)-Class 6-Subject Science

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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):

What is science?
a) A way of memorizing facts
b) A method to ask questions and explore the world
c) A collection of random experiments
d) A subject about planets only
Answer: b) A method to ask questions and explore the world
Which quality is most important for a scientist?
a) Strength
b) Speed
c) Curiosity
d) Silence
Answer: c) Curiosity
What do scientists do when they find a wrong discovery?
a) Ignore it
b) Change their understanding
c) Stop researching
d) Destroy old research
Answer: b) Change their understanding
Science can help us understand:
a) Only plants and animals
b) Everything in our surroundings
c) Only planets and stars
d) Only history and geography
Answer: b) Everything in our surroundings
Which of these is an example of using the scientific method?
a) Guessing an answer without checking
b) Testing a broken pen to find out why it stopped working
c) Reading without thinking
d) Ignoring mistakes in an experiment
Answer: b) Testing a broken pen to find out why it stopped working
The scientific method involves:
a) Asking questions
b) Making guesses
c) Conducting experiments
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Where can we apply science in daily life?
a) Cooking food
b) Repairing a bicycle
c) Understanding the weather
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
What is the first step in the scientific method?
a) Experimenting
b) Asking a question
c) Finding answers immediately
d) Guessing randomly
Answer: b) Asking a question
Which of these is NOT an example of a scientific approach?
a) Observing plants growing
b) Trying to understand why a bulb is not working
c) Following superstitions without questioning
d) Testing a method to make food last longer
Answer: c) Following superstitions without questioning
Which of the following is an important part of learning science?
a) Being afraid to ask questions
b) Accepting everything without proof
c) Observing and experimenting
d) Memorizing facts only
Answer: c) Observing and experimenting
What is a hypothesis?
a) A final answer
b) A random thought
c) A possible explanation that can be tested
d) A conclusion without any test
Answer: c) A possible explanation that can be tested
Which of these is an example of science in nature?
a) A butterfly transforming from a caterpillar
b) A car running on fuel
c) A robot working in a factory
d) A plane flying in the sky
Answer: a) A butterfly transforming from a caterpillar
Which tool is commonly used for scientific observation?
a) A microscope
b) A pen
c) A hammer
d) A telephone
Answer: a) A microscope
What do we call a person who studies and explores science?
a) A historian
b) A scientist
c) A poet
d) A farmer
Answer: b) A scientist
What should a scientist do if an experiment fails?
a) Quit science
b) Change the data
c) Learn from mistakes and try again
d) Hide the results
Answer: c) Learn from mistakes and try again
Which of these is a scientific question?
a) What is the capital of India?
b) Why does ice melt in the sun?
c) Who is the best cricket player?
d) Which is the best movie?
Answer: b) Why does ice melt in the sun?
Which of these is an example of a scientific observation?
a) "The plant grows taller with sunlight."
b) "The moon is beautiful."
c) "Chocolate is the best flavor."
d) "Music makes me happy."
Answer: a) "The plant grows taller with sunlight."
What do scientists use to test their ideas?
a) Magic
b) Experiments
c) Guesswork
d) Luck
Answer: b) Experiments
How is science related to technology?
a) Science helps in creating new technology
b) Technology does not need science
c) Science only studies nature
d) Science and technology are completely separate
Answer: a) Science helps in creating new technology
What is the purpose of an experiment in science?
a) To prove that we are always right
b) To test ideas and gather information
c) To confuse others
d) To make random guesses
Answer: b) To test ideas and gather information

Additional MCQs:

Which of the following best describes a scientist?
a) Someone who only memorizes facts
b) Someone who asks questions and tests ideas
c) Someone who always knows the answers
d) Someone who never makes mistakes
Answer: b) Someone who asks questions and tests ideas
Which branch of science studies living organisms?
a) Physics
b) Chemistry
c) Biology
d) Astronomy
Answer: c) Biology
Which of the following is an example of scientific thinking?
a) Believing everything without proof
b) Testing a method to grow plants faster
c) Guessing answers without checking
d) Ignoring new evidence
Answer: b) Testing a method to grow plants faster
Why do scientists repeat their experiments?
a) To prove they are never wrong
b) To ensure accuracy and reliability
c) To confuse others
d) To waste time
Answer: b) To ensure accuracy and reliability
Which of the following is an example of an invention made using science?
a) Gravity
b) Light bulb
c) Rainfall
d) Photosynthesis
Answer: b) Light bulb
What do we call the process of making careful guesses based on observations?
a) Experiment
b) Hypothesis
c) Conclusion
d) Measurement
Answer: b) Hypothesis
Which of the following tools is used to measure temperature?
a) Microscope
b) Thermometer
c) Ruler
d) Weighing scale
Answer: b) Thermometer
How does a scientist record their observations?
a) By making guesses
b) By writing and drawing results
c) By ignoring unexpected results
d) By memorizing everything
Answer: b) By writing and drawing results
Why do we use units like meters and kilograms in science?
a) To make things confusing
b) To ensure accuracy and consistency
c) To change the results
d) To guess measurements
Answer: b) To ensure accuracy and consistency
Which of the following is NOT an example of using science in daily life?
a) Cooking food
b) Watching television
c) Sleeping at night
d) Using electricity
Answer: c) Sleeping at night

True or False:

Science is only about memorizing facts. (False)
Observation is an important step in science. (True)
Scientists never change their ideas. (False)
Science helps us understand the world around us. (True)
Asking questions is not important in science. (False)
Technology is based on scientific discoveries. (True)
Science can be applied in daily life. (True)
Experiments always give correct results the first time. (False)
Curiosity is important for scientific discoveries. (True)
Science is only used in laboratories. ( False)

Match the Following

Column A	Column B
Hypothesis	A possible explanation
Experiment	A way to test an idea
Observation	Watching and noting changes
Curiosity	Asking questions
Microscope	Tool to see tiny objects
Scientist	A person who studies science
Conclusion	Final decision after testing
Invention	A new discovery or creation
Sun	Main source of energy
Scientific method	A step-by-step process to test ideas

Assertion and Reasoning Questions:

Assertion (A): Science helps us find answers to questions.
Reason (R): Science follows a systematic process called the scientific method.
Answer: (Both A and R are true, and R explains A.)
Assertion (A): Observations are important in science.
Reason (R): Observations help scientists collect information for experiments.
Answer: (Both A and R are true, and R explains A.)
Assertion (A): The scientific method always gives correct answers.
Reason (R): Science is a continuous process and new discoveries can change past ideas.
Answer: (A is false, but R is true.)
Assertion (A): Technology is not related to science.
Reason (R): Technology is developed using scientific knowledge.
Answer: (A is false, but R is true.)
Assertion (A): Asking questions is important in science.
Reason (R): Questions help scientists explore and discover new things.
Answer: (Both A and R are true, and R explains A.)