DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, GOMTI NAGAR EXT, LUCKNOW

PERIODIC ASSESSMENT-II
SESSION 2023-24
CLASS: VI
SUBJECT: SCIENCE
SAMPLE PAPER
TIME: 90 Min M.M. 30
General Instructions:
• Read the questions carefully.
• All questions are compulsory.
• Descriptive answers should be answered in points.

SECTION A

1) Evaporation is the process of separation of a mixture containing________. 1

a) Insoluble liquids c) Insoluble solids

b) Soluble liquids d) Only liquids

2) Which is not a multicellular organism ? 1

a) Amoeba c) Human

b) Bird d) Mango tree

3) Answer the following in one word :- 2

a) A simple device which is used for breaking or making an electric circuit._______

b) Green colour pigment in leaves . _______

I. Assertion Reason based questions :-

4. Assertion A :- The handles of screwdrivers and testers used by electricians are usually made of 1
Wood or hard plastic.
Reason R :- Insulators like wood and plastic does not allow electricity to pass through them.

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.

5.Assertion A :- filtration is a method of separating substances . 1

Reason R :- filtration is effective in separating Insoluble solids from liquids.
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.
 SECTION B
[Answer the following questions briefly]

6) A car despite of moving like other living organisms is not considered as one . Why? 2

7) (a) Why water is known as universal solvent ? 1

(b) Define solvent . 1

8) Suppose we use a cotton thread instead of a metal wire to make a circuit . Do you think that the 2

bulb will light up in such a circuit ? And why?

SECTION C
[Answer the following questions ]

9) You are given four spoonful of salt to dissolve in a cup of water.

a) Will you be able to dissolve it ? 2

b) If not then can you think of another way to dissolve it ? 1

10) Why are excretion and reproduction important features of living things? 3

11) Classify the consumers on the basis of their food habits and explain them also. 3

12) Draw the symbols of following components used in electric circuits :- 3

(a) Battery

(b) Lamp

(c) Cell

13) (a) Why will the electric bulb not glow in the given setup? 2
 ( b) What is the benefit of using an electric switch in a circuit ? 1

14) Label the following diagram :- 3