Worksheet-Diversity in the Living World-Class 6- Science

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         Diversity in the Living World       

Class-6                             Subject-Science

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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(Each question has four options, and the correct answer is marked in bold.)

1. Which of the following is an example of a shrub?
   a) Mango
   b) Tulsi
   c) Rose
   d) Grass

2. Plants with fibrous roots generally have which type of venation?
   a) Reticulate
   b) Parallel
   c) Spiral
   d) Circular

3. Which part of the plant is responsible for absorbing water and minerals from the soil?
   a) Stem
   b) Roots
   c) Leaves
   d) Flower

4. Which of the following animals can live both on land and in water?
   a) Fish
   b) Goat
   c) Frog
   d) Tiger

5. What is the term used for animals that eat both plants and animals?
   a) Herbivores
   b) Carnivores
   c) Omnivores
   d) Insectivores

6. Which of the following plants has a taproot system?
   a) Neem
   b) Maize
   c) Banana
   d) Grass

7. What is the main function of leaves in a plant?
   a) Absorption of water
   b) Photosynthesis
   c) Reproduction
   d) Transport of food

8. Which of these trees is commonly found in mountainous regions?
   a) Deodar
   b) Cactus
   c) Mango
   d) Banana

9. The place where an organism lives is called its:
   a) Shelter
   b) Habitat
   c) Niche
   d) Home

10. Which of the following is NOT an example of an aquatic animal?
    a) Whale
    b) Dolphin
    c) Elephant
    d) Shark

11. Which part of the plant helps in reproduction?
    a) Leaf
    b) Root
    c) Flower
    d) Stem

12. Camels store fat in which part of their body?
    a) Legs
    b) Tail
    c) Hump
    d) Stomach

13. What type of movement is used by fish to swim?
    a) Legs
    b) Fins
    c) Wings
    d) Tail

14. Which of these animals is NOT a bird?
    a) Pigeon
    b) Sparrow
    c) Bat
    d) Parrot

15. Which of the following is an adaptation of cactus to survive in the desert?
    a) Broad leaves
    b) Thick, fleshy stems
    c) Soft stems
    d) Long roots

16. Which feature helps birds to fly?
    a) Hollow bones
    b) Wings
    c) Feathers
    d) All of the above

17. Which of the following plants has reticulate venation?
    a) Mango
    b) Grass
    c) Wheat
    d) Rice

18. Which animal is known as the ‘Ship of the Desert’?
    a) Camel
    b) Elephant
    c) Lion
    d) Horse

19. Which of these trees has cones instead of flowers?
    a) Mango
    b) Pine
    c) Neem
    d) Banana

20. Which scientist is known as the ‘Birdman of India’?
    a) Salim Ali
    b) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
    c) C.V. Raman
    d) Jagdish Chandra Bose

21. What helps frogs to breathe underwater?
    a) Gills
    b) Skin
    c) Lungs
    d) Fins

22. Which of the following is a monocot plant?
    a) Pea
    b) Wheat
    c) Mango
    d) Rose

23. Which body part do snakes use to move?
    a) Legs
    b) Tail
    c) Whole body
    d) Fins

24. Which of these is a terrestrial habitat?
    a) Ocean
    b) River
    c) Desert
    d) Pond

25. What type of feet does a duck have?
    a) Clawed feet
    b) Webbed feet
    c) Flat feet
    d) Strong feet

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True/False

1. All plants have the same type of leaves and roots. (False)
2. Fish use fins to swim in water. (True)
3. Birds have hollow bones to help them fly. (True)
4. Plants with parallel venation have taproots. (False)
5. The place where an organism lives is called biodiversity. (False)

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Match the Following

Column A	Column B
Cactus	Ocean
Whale	Desert
Frog	Absorption of water
Deodar	Amphibian
Roots	Mountain

Answers:
1 → Desert
2 → Ocean
3 → Amphibian
4 → Mountain
5 → Absorption of water

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Assertion-Reason Questions

(For each question, choose the correct option:)

Options:
A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true, but R is false.
D) A is false, but R is true.

1. Assertion (A): Plants with fibrous roots have parallel venation.
   Reason (R): Fibrous roots help in better absorption of water.
   Answer: A

2. Assertion (A): Camels store water in their humps.
   Reason (R): Camels’ humps store fat, which can be used as an energy source.
   Answer: C

3. Assertion (A): Trees in cold mountainous regions have sloping branches.
   Reason (R): This helps snow to slide off easily and prevents damage.
   Answer: A

4. Assertion (A): Birds can fly because they have strong legs.
   Reason (R): Birds have hollow bones and wings that help in flight.
   Answer: D

5. Assertion (A): Amphibians can live in both water and on land.
   Reason (R): Amphibians have gills like fish throughout their lives.
   Answer: C

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