DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOLRUBY PARK, KOLKATA SET I

Half Yearly Examination, 2020-2021

Class –VI
Time: 3 hours Subject: Science Maximum Marks: 80
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General Instructions:
• The question paper consists of three sections – Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
• All questions are compulsory.
• In each of Physics, Chemistry and Biology for the first 3 questions, you need to select the correct option.
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PHYSICS MAXIMUM MARKS: 28

Choose the correct option

1) When mass of the body balances the mass of a standard weight 1
a) The beam becomes vertical and pointer horizontal,
b) The beam becomes oblique and the pointer vertical
c) The beam turns right and pointer left,
d) The beam becomes horizontal and the pointer vertical.

2) The circumference of a cricket field can be measured with

a) divider b) measuring tape c) ruler d) protractor. 1

3) With respect to the moving bus, a bag below its seat is in a state of
a) motion b) periodic motion c) rest d) circular motion. 1

4) The height of a person is 165cm. Express this height in SI unit. 1

5) In what way is the quartz clock superior to the balance wheel clock? 1

6) Why is motion said to be relative? 1

7) a) Why is an elastic tape unsuitable for measuring distance?

b) Mention two points stating why a footstep or pace cannot be used as a standard unit of length. 1+2

8) a) Write down one similarity and one difference between a motion of a bicycle and a ceiling fan that has been
switched on.
b) Name the type of motion executed by a car that is moving up a hill. 2+1

9) a) Can a transparent medium form an image? Explain.

b) In what way is a shadow different from an image? 2+1

10) Observe the diagram and answer the question that follows.
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 a) State the principle governing the above device. 1
b) Mention two characteristics of the image. 1
c) Write down one precaution that is to be followed in order to ensure the formation of a bright image. 1

11) a) Which motion occurs, when you strike the membrane of a drum? State two features of this motion in
support of your answer.
b) Name the type of motion carried out by a simple pendulum. Mention two differences between motion of a
pendulum and motion of a plucked string of a guitar. (2.5+2.5)

12 a) Draw a diagram and name the eclipse that occur when the earth comes between the sun and moon.
b) When does this eclipse occur? What happens when the earth and moon interchange their position? (3+2)
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CHEMISTRY MAXIMUM MARKS: 26

1. Find the odd one based on the property of malleability 1

a) Copper b) Carbon c) Tin d) Steel

2. Alum helps in 1
a) filtration b) winnowing c) sedimentation d) churning

3. Stones are separated from sand by the process of ___________ in construction sites. 1
a) handpicking b) winnowing c) threshing d) sieving

4. What would you observe when quicklime is added to water? (Any 2 observations) 1

5. Give an example of a mixture that can be separated by using a separating funnel. 1

6. Nail polish gets dissolved in acetone. Name the solute and solvent in this case. 1

7. Define a homogeneous mixture. 1

8. a) Why do we classify materials? (Give 2 reasons).

b) State one way by which your mother uses her knowledge of classification in kitchen. 2+1

9. a) Can physical and chemical changes take place together? Explain with the help of an example.
b) When sugar is heated strongly, it produces carbon as black residue. Name the reactant and product in this
change. 2+1

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10. a) Mention any two properties of gold for which it is suitable for making jewellery.
b) Differentiate between transparent and opaque materials. (Any 2 points). 1+2

11. a) Mention the process by which the components of the given mixture can be separated:
i) iron powder and chalk dust ii) grain from stalk iii) tea leaves from tea iv) stone from rice
v) cream from milk vi) chaff from grains
b) What do you mean by supernatant liquid and filtrate? 3+2

12. a) Identify the following changes as physical or chemical changes.

i) burning of a kerosene lamp ii) dissolving honey in water iii) rusting of iron iv) blowing of a balloon
b) Give an example of a change where there is change in shape and size of the object. Is this change slow or fast?
c) Describe a reversible change that can be brought about by heating. 2+1+2

BIOLOGY MAXIMUM MARKS: 26

1. The organisms which can make their own food are called- 1
a. parasites b. scavengers c. heterotrophs d. autotrophs

2. Apiculture is the practice of breeding and rearing of- 1

a. fish b. goat c. honey bee d. ducks

3. Flat footed people find it difficult to walk long stretches because of the- 1
a. arrangement of bones of foot and ankle b. arrangement of knee cap
c. arrangement of bones of toes and muscles d. arrangement of big toe and ankle bones

4. State the function of the swim bladder in fishes. 1

5. State the cause of scurvy and mention one of its symptoms. 1

6. Plants respond to stimuli. Give an example of such a response in a plant and mention the stimulus. 1

7. Define the term ‘tissue’. 1

8. State one difference between- 3

a. sugar and starch b. tendon and ligament c. response and stimuli

9. State the function of- 3

a. ribcage b. ORS c. stomata

10. Justify the following statements- 3

a. The knee joint is a hinge joint.

b. Roughage is an important constituent of balanced diet.
c. Plants respond to sunlight.

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11. Name the following-

a. The above structure and state one of its functions. 2+2+1

b. The bones and the joint that make up the structure.
c. The bones that fit into the two depressions or sockets of this structure.

12.

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a. Which nutrient are these food sources rich in? 1+2+2
b. How can you test the presence of this nutrient in any food item?
c. State two functions of this nutrient.

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