Class 6 Science Chapter 4 MCQs

1. A magnet has how many poles?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: B

2. The two poles of a magnet are called:
A. East and West
B. North and South
C. Up and Down
D. Left and Right
Answer: B

3. Like poles of two magnets:
A. Attract each other
B. Repel each other
C. Do not move
D. Melt together
Answer: B

4. Unlike poles of two magnets:
A. Repel each other
B. Attract each other
C. Break easily
D. Have no effect
Answer: B

5. Which of the following is attracted by a magnet?
A. Plastic
B. Iron nail
C. Wood
D. Rubber
Answer: B

6. Which of the following is NOT attracted by a magnet?
A. Iron
B. Steel
C. Copper coin
D. Nickel
Answer: C

7. A freely suspended magnet always points towards:
A. East–West direction
B. North–South direction
C. Up–Down direction
D. Any direction
Answer: B

8. Which instrument works with the help of a magnet?
A. Compass
B. Thermometer
C. Scale
D. Stopwatch
Answer: A

9. The strongest magnetic force is found:
A. At the centre of the magnet
B. At the poles of the magnet
C. On the sides only
D. Everywhere equally
Answer: B

10. Which of the following is a natural magnet?
A. Plastic
B. Lodestone
C. Glass
D. Aluminium
Answer: B

11. Artificial magnets are made in different:
A. Colours only
B. Shapes and sizes
C. Smells
D. Tastes
Answer: B

12. Which shape of magnet is commonly used in schools?
A. Bar magnet
B. Wooden stick
C. Pencil
D. Chalk
Answer: A

13. A magnet can attract objects made of:
A. Iron and steel
B. Wood and plastic
C. Glass and paper
D. Cloth and rubber
Answer: A

14. Which of the following is NOT a magnetic material?
A. Iron
B. Steel
C. Nickel
D. Wood
Answer: D

15. Magnets are commonly used in:
A. Refrigerator doors
B. Compasses
C. Electric devices
D. All of these
Answer: D