Class 6 Science Chapter 6: Materials Around Us — practice questions with answers
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34 questions12 easy, 15 medium, 7 hardNCERT · CBSE · State boards
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Q1. Any substance that is used to create an object is called a ______.
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Answer: material
Why: The chapter defines material as any substance used to create an object — paper, wood, cloth, glass, metal, plastic, clay and so on. [p.102]
Why: The chapter defines material as any substance used to create an object — paper, wood, cloth, glass, metal, plastic, clay and so on. [p.102]
Q2. The method of arranging objects into groups is called ______.
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Answer: classification
Why: Arranging objects into groups based on a common property is called classification. [p.103]
Why: Arranging objects into groups based on a common property is called classification. [p.103]
Q3. Why can a tumbler made of cloth not be used to store water?
- Cloth cannot hold water
- Cloth is too shiny
- Cloth is too heavy
- Cloth is transparent
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Answer: A. Cloth cannot hold water
Why: A material for a tumbler must be able to hold water; cloth lets water through. [p.104]
Why: A material for a tumbler must be able to hold water; cloth lets water through. [p.104]
Q4. One object can be made of several different materials, such as a pen made of plastic, metal and ink.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: Different materials may be used for different parts of an object, like a pen. [p.104]
Why: Different materials may be used for different parts of an object, like a pen. [p.104]
Q5. Materials that have shiny surfaces are said to be ______.
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Answer: lustrous
Why: Materials with shiny surfaces have a lustrous appearance; such materials are usually metals. [p.107]
Why: Materials with shiny surfaces have a lustrous appearance; such materials are usually metals. [p.107]
Q6. Which of these are non-lustrous materials? (Tick all that apply)
- Paper
- Wood
- Rubber
- Freshly cut aluminium
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Answer: A. Paper; B. Wood; C. Rubber
Why: Paper, wood, rubber and jute are non-lustrous; aluminium is a metal with lustre. [p.107]
Why: Paper, wood, rubber and jute are non-lustrous; aluminium is a metal with lustre. [p.107]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 6 Science Chapter 6: Materials Around Us?
34 questions (12 easy, 15 medium, 7 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.