Class 6 Science Chapter 1: The Wonderful World of Science — practice questions with answers
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25 questions12 easy, 10 medium, 3 hardNCERT · CBSE · State boards
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Q1. According to the chapter, what is the most important thing needed to learn science?
- Curiosity
- A laboratory
- Memorising facts
- Expensive instruments
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Answer: A. Curiosity
Why: The chapter says the most important thing is to have ‘Curiosity’ — which is also where the book gets its title. [p.1]
Why: The chapter says the most important thing is to have ‘Curiosity’ — which is also where the book gets its title. [p.1]
Q2. The chapter describes science as ______.
- a way of thinking, observing and doing things to understand the world
- only a list of facts to memorise
- a subject done only in laboratories
- a set of finished answers
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Answer: A. a way of thinking, observing and doing things to understand the world
Why: Science is described as a way of thinking, observing and doing things to understand the world and uncover the secrets of the universe. [p.1]
Why: Science is described as a way of thinking, observing and doing things to understand the world and uncover the secrets of the universe. [p.1]
Q3. Science is found only in laboratories and outer space.
True or false?
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Answer: False
Why: The chapter says science is everywhere — from the ocean depths and outer space to the kitchen and the playground. [p.1–2]
Why: The chapter says science is everywhere — from the ocean depths and outer space to the kitchen and the playground. [p.1–2]
Q4. Which planet does the chapter describe as the only one we know that supports life?
- Earth
- Mars
- Venus
- Jupiter
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Answer: A. Earth
Why: The book starts by looking at our home, planet Earth — the only planet we know that supports life, with an environment we must protect. [p.3]
Why: The book starts by looking at our home, planet Earth — the only planet we know that supports life, with an environment we must protect. [p.3]
Q5. The way you worked out why your pen stopped writing is an example of the scientific ______.
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Answer: method
Why: The chapter says this step-by-step way of finding out is an example of the scientific method. [p.5]
Why: The chapter says this step-by-step way of finding out is an example of the scientific method. [p.5]
Q6. Who, according to the chapter, is working like a scientist?
- Anyone who follows the scientific method
- Only people with a science degree
- Only people who work in space
- Nobody except teachers
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Answer: A. Anyone who follows the scientific method
Why: Scientists follow the scientific method, but anyone who follows it is working like a scientist. [p.6]
Why: Scientists follow the scientific method, but anyone who follows it is working like a scientist. [p.6]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 6 Science Chapter 1: The Wonderful World of Science?
25 questions (12 easy, 10 medium, 3 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 6 Science syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.