Explore topic-wise MCQs in 6th Class.

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51.

On a scale of map 1.5 cm represents 24 km. If the distance between two points on the map is 76.5 cm, then the actual distance between these points is ______.

A.  1071 km
B.  1224 km
C.  1377 km
D.  None of these
Answer» C.  1377 km
52.

Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5. When each of these numbers is increased by 10, their ratio becomes 5 : 7. Find the greater number.

A.  27
B.  15
C.  20
D.  25
Answer» E.
53.

The value of \[\frac{\text{3}}{\text{4}}\text{ }\!\!\div\!\!\text{ 2}\frac{\text{1}}{\text{4}}\text{ of }\frac{\text{2}}{\text{3}}\text{-}\frac{\frac{\text{1}}{\text{2}}\text{-}\frac{\text{1}}{\text{3}}}{\frac{\text{1}}{\text{2}}\text{+}\frac{\text{1}}{\text{3}}}\text{ }\!\!\times\!\!\text{ 3}\frac{\text{1}}{\text{3}}\text{+}\frac{\text{5}}{\text{6}}\text{is}\]

A.  \[\frac{7}{18}\]                                 
B.  \[\frac{49}{54}\]                   
C.  \[\frac{2}{3}\]                       
D.         \[\frac{1}{6}\]
Answer» D.         \[\frac{1}{6}\]
54.

Village Q is situated to the North of village P. Village R is situated to the East of village 0. Village S is to the West of village P. What is the position of village S with respect to village R?

A.  West
B.  South-West
C.  South
D.  North-West
Answer» C.  South
55.

The area of the shaded region in the figure is ___.

A.  \[\text{207 }{{\text{m}}^{\text{2}}}\]
B.  \[\text{158 }{{\text{m}}^{\text{2}}}\]
C.  \[\text{256 }{{\text{m}}^{\text{2}}}\]
D.  \[\text{60 }{{\text{m}}^{\text{2}}}\]
Answer» E.
56.

Rakhi travelled a total distance of 15 km. If she covered 4x km by walk, 2y km by cycle and remaining by bus. The distance she covered by bus (in an algebraic expression) is _______.

A.  \[(15+4x-2y)\text{ }km\]
B.  \[(15-4x-2y)\text{ }km\]
C.  \[(15-4x+2y)km\]
D.  \[(4x+2y-15)\text{ }km\]
Answer» C.  \[(15-4x+2y)km\]
57.

The least number of square tiles required to pave the ceiling of a room 15m 17 cm long and 9 m 2 cm broad, is ______.

A.  656
B.  738
C.  814
D.  902
Answer» D.  902
58.

On dividing a sum of ` 832 between A and B in the ratio\[\frac{1}{3}:\frac{1}{5}\], their shares are ____.

A.  ` 520, ` 312
B.  ` 500, ` 332
C.  ` 530, ` 302
D.  ` 490, ` 342
Answer» B.  ` 500, ` 332
59.

Pointing to a boy, Purnima says, "He is the son of the only sister of my brother". How is the boy related to Purnima?

A.  Brother
B.  Son
C.  Nephew
D.  Can't be determined
Answer» C.  Nephew
60.

Group the following figures into three classes using each figure only once.

A.  1, 2, 3; 4, 5, 6; 7, 8, 9
B.  1, 3, 4; 2, 5, 8; 6, 7, 9
C.  2, 4, 7; 5, 8, 9; 1, 3, 6
D.  2, 5, 8; 1, 4, 7; 3, 6, 9
Answer» C.  2, 4, 7; 5, 8, 9; 1, 3, 6
61.

A rectangular lawn \[\text{80 m  }\!\!\times\!\!\text{  60 m}\] has two roads each 10 m wide running in the middle of it, one parallel to the length and the other parallel to the breadth. Find the cost of gravelling the roads at ` 30 per square metre.

A.  ` 35000
B.  ` 42000
C.  ` 40000
D.  ` 39000
Answer» E.
62.

The fruit of this tree is green and succulent and is high in oil content. Its oil is a very healthy cooking medium. The branch of this tree is a symbol of peace. Which tree is it?

A.  Mango
B.  Olive
C.  Fig
D.  Eucalyptus
Answer» C.  Fig
63.

Animals like owls and badgers, which are active during the night, are said to be nocturnal. What are animals that are active during twilight called?

A.  Diurnal
B.  Crepuscular
C.  Matutinal
D.  Vespertine
Answer» C.  Matutinal
64.

Which among these children made an incorrect statement?

A.  Riya : A banana plant has a green, soft stem. It is a herb.
B.  Amit : Strawberry is a climber plant with weak stems that cannot stand upright.
C.  Saurav : Maize, wheat and barley are plants with fibrous roots.
D.  Priya : Stem, leaves, buds and flowers are included in the shoot system of the plant.
Answer» C.  Saurav : Maize, wheat and barley are plants with fibrous roots.
65.

This smallest fox lives in the deserts of North Africa, It has large ears that radiate body heat and help keep the fox cool. Name this animal.

A.  Fennec fox
B.  Red fox
C.  Grey fox
D.  Kit fox
Answer» B.  Red fox
66.

The bark of cinchona tree is medicinally active containing a variety of alkaloids like quinine and quinidine which are used to cure certain diseases. Which of the following diseases can be cured using quinine?

A.  Malaria
B.  Dengue
C.  Pneumonia
D.  Diabetes
Answer» B.  Dengue
67.

Plantation crops refer to monoculture crops which are cultivated on an extensive scale over a large area. Which of the following is usually grown in plantation farming?

A.  Coffee
B.  Wheat
C.  Rubber
D.  Both A and C
Answer» E.
68.

Which of the following statements is true about the rainforests?

A.  An estimated 50 percent of terrestrial biodiversity is found in rainforests.
B.  Most rainforest trees are covered with epiphytes, attached to trunk and branches of trees and absorb moisture from the surroundings.
C.  Over 2000 types of plants found in rainforests can be used to help in cancer treatment due to their anticancer properties.
D.  All of these
Answer» E.
69.

After a mother bird lays eggs, she must warm them till they hatch. What is the time from laying an egg to the hatching of the egg called?

A.  Gestation period
B.  Incubation period
C.  Quarantine period
D.  Procrastination period
Answer» C.  Quarantine period
70.

The change in the heritable traits of plants and animals over successive generations is called _____.

A.  Domestication
B.  Evolution
C.  Gestation
D.  Extinction
Answer» C.  Gestation
71.

The tails of many monkeys are said to be 'prehensile'. What does the word prehensile mean?

A.  Long
B.  Capable of grasping
C.  Furry
D.  Beautiful
Answer» C.  Furry
72.

These trees are massive and can grow to a height of 50-84 m with a circumference of 20-26 ft. The wood was used mainly for shingles and fence posts or even for making matchsticks. The largest of them is called the 'General Sherman' which is located in California. Which trees are we talking about?

A.  Sequoia
B.  Cedar
C.  Pine
D.  Maple
Answer» B.  Cedar
73.

This huge cactus is pleated like an accordion and expands as it soaks up water. Its flower is the state wildflower of Arizona. Identify it.

A.  Peyote
B.  Prickly pear
C.  Saguaro
D.  Mesquite
Answer» D.  Mesquite
74.

What is a common character of animals listed below? Ant, Spider, Octopus, Amoeba, Starfish

A.  They all live in water
B.  They all lack backbone
C.  They all have scales on their body
D.  They all lay eggs
Answer» C.  They all have scales on their body
75.

This nut can be sweet or bitter and its oil is used in cosmetics, aromatherapy and in making marzipan. USA is the top producer of it. Name this nut.

A.  Pine nut
B.  Groundnut
C.  Cashew nut
D.  Almond
Answer» E.
76.

Some plants have medicinal values that can cure ailments. Reshuffle the letters to get the name of plant and select the incorrect match from the following.                           

A. Plant Ailment it cures  VLCOE Toothache                
B. Plant Ailment it cures  UCIMN Indigestion                
C. Plant Ailment it cures  HBRNIRGJA Hair loss                
D. Plant Ailment it cures  None of these
Answer» E.
77.

Sharks are killers of the deep seas. Which of the following are the characteristics of the sharks?

A.  They are bony.
B.  They are cartilaginous.
C.  They are mostly warm-blooded.
D.  Gill slits are covered.
Answer» C.  They are mostly warm-blooded.
78.

Some dog breeds have more potential to cause injuries than other breeds and thus, they are said to be dangerous. Which among the following is the most dangerous breed of dogs?

A.  Husky
B.  German Shepherd
C.  Pit bull
D.  Rottweiler
Answer» D.  Rottweiler
79.

It is a major cereal grain grown in temperate climate. It was one of the first cultivated grains in Eurasia. Celebration, Lacey and Legacy are few of its six-row mailing varieties. Identify the crop.

A.  Maize
B.  Barley
C.  Millet
D.  Rice
Answer» C.  Millet
80.

This group of animals is warm-blooded. Their bodies are covered with hair or fur. They give birth to young ones that are carried in pouch and produce milk. What are they called?

A.  Marsupials
B.  Ungulates
C.  Equines
D.  Chiropterans
Answer» B.  Ungulates
81.

If you see that someone has met with an accident then what should you do?

A.  Leave him there
B.  Call the ambulance
C.  Call the fire brigade
D.  Call your parents
Answer» C.  Call the fire brigade
82.

If a stranger knocks at your door then you should ______.

A.  Immediately open the door
B.  Ask him to go back
C.  Inform your parents
D.  Offer him a glass of water
Answer» D.  Offer him a glass of water
83.

The traffic sign shown in the picture is related to which of the following?

A.  School ahead
B.  Pedestrian crossing
C.  Hospital
D.  Cycling path
Answer» C.  Hospital
84.

When your teacher is teaching in the class then you should ______.

A.  Do your home work
B.  Talk to your friends
C.  Listen attentively
D.  Make fun of him
Answer» D.  Make fun of him
85.

Your friend borrowed your expensive bicycle and damaged it badly. You should

A.  Ask him to buy you the similar bicycle or pay for it
B.  Shout at him and make sure he feels bad
C.  Say it's okay, you need not worry or feel bad about it
D.  Break your friendship with him.
Answer» D.  Break your friendship with him.
86.

During examination, if you see that one of your classmates is cheating then what should you do?

A.  Inform the teacher
B.  Ignore it
C.  Help him by showing your answers
D.  None of these
Answer» B.  Ignore it
87.

If a student went to bed at 9 p.m, set a regular alarm to get up at 6 a.m in the morning in his alarm clock and got up when the alarm went off. How many hours of sleep did he get?

A.  7 hours
B.  8 hours
C.  9 hours
D.  None of these
Answer» D.  None of these
88.

Empathy is the ability to understand what another person is feeling. The benefits of empathy in education includes ______.

A.  Building positive classroom culture
B.  Help students to deepen relationships with classmates
C.  Strengthening community and build trust
D.  Ail of these
Answer» E.
89.

A monkey at the bottom of a well which is ten feet deep tries to climb out. Each hour he jumps up three feet and slips back two. At that rate, how long will it take the monkey to reach the top?

A.  6 hours
B.  7 hours
C.  8 hours
D.  None of these
Answer» D.  None of these
90.

Abhi was performing an experiment in the chemistry lab and he accidently mixed two chemicals which resulted in fire. What should Abhi do immediately?

A.  Inform the teacher
B.  Run out of the lab
C.  Wait for the fire to put itself out
D.  None of these.
Answer» B.  Run out of the lab
91.

What should we do to protect and conserve the environment?

A.  Plant trees
B.  Always use personal cars to travel
C.  Switch on all the lights even if not required
D.  Burn garbage in open fields
Answer» B.  Always use personal cars to travel
92.

If you are unhappy with someone's behaviour then which of the following is the best option?

A.  Hit that person
B.  Complain to your parents
C.  Stay calm
D.  Never talk to that person
Answer» D.  Never talk to that person
93.

Which of the following is not helpful in improving vocabulary?

A.  Newspaper
B.  Drawing
C.  Watching movies
D.  None of these
Answer» C.  Watching movies
94.

Which of the following is NOT an example of verbal communication?

A.  Telephone
B.  Meeting
C.  Writing
D.  Interview
Answer» D.  Interview
95.

Someone that you know very well tells you that you are short and also dark in complexion. He teases you that you are unattractive. You will

A.  Ignore him and walk away.
B.  Get depressed and stop going out.
C.  Tell the person that the comment was rude and that you didn't appreciate it and you feel hurt.
D.  Ask the person to just "shut up'.
Answer» D.  Ask the person to just "shut up'.
96.

Which of the following idioms means 'brief sudden success'?

A.  Fly off the handle
B.  Flash in the pan
C.  Eke out
D.  The fourth estate
Answer» C.  Eke out
97.

Give one word for 'one who loves mankind'.

A.  Philanthropist
B.  Narcissist
C.  Philistine
D.  Virtuoso
Answer» B.  Narcissist
98.

R.K. Narayan wrote a number of stories about which mischievous boy and his friends?

A.  Krishna
B.  Mowgli
C.  Raju
D.  Swami
Answer» E.
99.

Which of the following is not a novel by novelist Salman Rushdie?

A.  East, West
B.  The Jaguar Smile
C.  Fury
D.  The Sialkot Saga
Answer» E.
100.

Which among these is not a novel by Anita Desai?

A.  Talkative Man
B.  In Custody
C.  Journey to Ithaca
D.  Games at Twilight
Answer» B.  In Custody