Explore topic-wise MCQs in Science.

This section includes 6 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Science knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

A magnet in the form of a cube is placed on a piece of cork that floats on water. The cube is marked with four directions. W, X, Y and Z and the compass needle which points in the direction as shown in the figure. Which of the following denotes the N - pole and S - pole of the magnet?        

A. N-pole S-pole W X    
B. N-pole S-pole X Y    
C. \[24h\,\,m\]
D. N-pole S-pole Z W
Answer» D. N-pole S-pole Z W
2.

Read the following table and answer the questions from. P Q R Magnets Magnetic substances Non-magnetic substances Articles from which of these group(s) can be attracted by a magnet?

A.  Only P and Q
B.  Only Q and R
C.  revolves about the polar axis  
D.  R
Answer» B.  Only Q and R
3.

Two bar magnets suspended by string, are separated by a piece of metal. Which of the following statements best explain the outcome shown in the diagram?

A.  Only like poles attract.
B.  The magnets have lost their magnetic forces.
C.  2 hrs    
D.  The magnetic field of the magnets cannot pass through the metal.
Answer» E.
4.

Observe the given figure and identify the correct statements. (i) Poles 1, 3 and 5 are unlike poles. (ii) Poles 2, 4 and 6 are like poles. (iii) Pole 1 will attract pole 3 and 5. (iv) Pole 4 will be attracted by pole 1.

A.  Only (i) and (iii)
B.  Only (ii) and (iv)
C.  10   
D.  Only (iii) and (iv)
Answer» C.  10   
5.

Read the given statements and select the correct option.Statement 1: When a horseshoe magnet is brought close to a pile of iron filings, more filings will be attracted to the U shaped part of the magnet.Statement 2: Horseshoe magnet has only one pole that is its U-shaped part. 

A. Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1. 
B. Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.  
C.  1 s   
D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
Answer» E.
6.

How many north and south poles are present in a magnet if it is broken into 6 pieces without loss of magnetism?

A.  Six 
B.  Twelve 
C.  1 : 2  
D.  Zero
Answer» C.  1 : 2