SKS WORLD SCHOOL

Sector-137, Noida
Periodic Test 2 (2023-24)
Class: VI Subject: Science
Time (Minutes):60 Total Marks: 30
Instruction: Read and attempt all the questions carefully
Section-A
Tick the correct option: [10X1=10]
Q1) The process of making yarn from fibre is called :
a) Hand picking c) Ginning
b) Spinning d) None of these

Q2) The cell that cannot be recharged is called :

a) Cell c) Primary cell
b) Secondary cell d) None of these

Q3) Which of the following is an example of synthetic fiber?

a) Polyester c) Barley
a) Wool d) Jute

Q4) Name the filament that is used in many electrical appliances.

a) Tungsten c) Iron
b) Aluminium d) Copper

Q5) The process of rearing of silkworms for the production of silk is called :
a) Apiculture c) Both a & b
b) Sericulture d) None of these

Q6) The woolly covering of the sheep or goat is called :

a) Fur c) Fleece
b) Hair d) Comb

Q7) The circuit that allows the electric current to pass through, are called :
a) Open c) Closed
b) Insulators d) Conductors

Q8) Machines used for weaving the clothes is called:

a) Retting c) Knitting
b) Yarn d) Loom

Q9) Our body is :

a) a good conductor of electricity
b) sometimes good and sometimes bad conductor
c) bad conductor of electricity
d) none of these

Q10) A device that breaks the circuit is called:

a) switch c) filament
b) Bulb d) battery
 Section-B

Q11) Define the following with suitable examples. [4]

a) Electric Current
b) Ammeter
c) Retting
d) Natural Fibres

Q12) Answer the following questions: [8]

1) Give two differences between conductors and insulators.
2) In which of the following circuits A, B and C given below, the cell will be used up very rapidly?
Give one reason.

3) Why cotton and jute bags being encouraged these days?

4) Explain a process of obtaining fabric from any fibre.

Q13) Fill in the blanks: [2]

1) Complete closed path for the electric current is called _______________.
2) In a bulb, electrical energy is converted into ______________.
3) ______ is also known as golden fiber.
4) Clothes made up of __________catches fire easily.

Q14) Answer in one word. [2]

1) A portable electric lamp containing two or more cells to light a small bulb is : T_________.
2) Things made of this material prevents a large current from passing your body : R_________.
3) Soil best for the growth of Cotton is : B _________.
4) Instruments used in the process of shearing hair from sheep are : C_________ .

Q15) Circle the odd one out. [2]

1) Cotton, Silk, Wool, Polyester
2) Wood, Steel, Rubber, Plastic
3) Wheat, Rice, Cotton, Barley
4) Switch, Battery, Cell, Current

Q16) Draw a closed circuit using symbols of an electric bulb, cell, switch, and connecting wires.
Show the direction of electric current with the help of arrows. [2]