Class 6 Science Chapter 1 MCQs

1. Science is mainly a way of:
A. Guessing
B. Thinking, observing and experimenting
C. Memorising facts only
D. Drawing pictures
Answer: B

2. The first step in scientific learning is:
A. Ignoring questions
B. Curiosity and observation
C. Writing answers
D. Solving equations
Answer: B

3. Science helps us understand:
A. Only animals
B. Only plants
C. The world around us
D. Only machines
Answer: C

4. Which of the following is an example of observation?
A. Watching a seed grow into a plant
B. Sleeping
C. Watching TV
D. Playing a game
Answer: A

5. Which quality is most important for a scientist?
A. Curiosity
B. Laziness
C. Anger
D. Fear
Answer: A

6. Science encourages us to:
A. Ask questions
B. Avoid questions
C. Believe everything without proof
D. Never experiment
Answer: A

7. Which of the following is part of the scientific method?
A. Observation
B. Experiment
C. Conclusion
D. All of these
Answer: D

8. Which planet is known to support life?
A. Mars
B. Venus
C. Earth
D. Jupiter
Answer: C

9. Which natural resource is essential for all living things?
A. Water
B. Plastic
C. Glass
D. Iron
Answer: A

10. Science helps us solve:
A. Everyday problems
B. Nothing
C. Only maths questions
D. Only history questions
Answer: A

11. Experiments are done to:
A. Test ideas or hypotheses
B. Waste time
C. Decorate notebooks
D. Draw maps
Answer: A

12. Which of the following is a scientific tool?
A. Thermometer
B. Cricket bat
C. Football
D. Paintbrush
Answer: A

13. Good observations should be:
A. Careful and accurate
B. Random
C. Imaginary
D. Incomplete
Answer: A

14. Science is found:
A. Only in laboratories
B. Only in schools
C. Everywhere around us
D. Only in space
Answer: C

15. The main aim of science is to:
A. Understand nature and the world around us
B. Learn poems only
C. Play games only
D. Memorise without understanding
Answer: A