Class 6 Science Chapter 2 – Diversity in the Living World MCQ With Answers

Class 6 Science Chapter 2 MCQ – Diversity in the Living World

Class 6 Science Chapter 2 MCQs for “Diversity in the Living World” (based on NCERT textbook Curiosity ).

This includes All types of MCQs normally asked in school exams, tests, and NCERT exercises.

Which of the following best describes biodiversity?
a) Presence of only trees in a region
b) Variety of plants and animals in a region
c) Only animals living in a forest
d) Only plants living in a field
Answer: b
Who among the following could mimic bird calls during the nature walk?
a) Dr. Raghu
b) Sulekha Madam
c) Maniram Chacha
d) School Principal
Answer: c
What was the purpose of the nature walk?
a) To collect insects
b) To observe the beauty and variety of nature
c) To pluck flowers
d) To catch fish
Answer: b
Which item was NOT recommended to carry during the nature walk?
a) Water bottle
b) Notebook
c) Pen
d) Mobile games
Answer: d
Which of the following is an example of respecting nature?
a) Plucking leaves
b) Disturbing birds
c) Observing silently
d) Throwing stones
Answer: c

Grass is an example of which type of plant?
a) Tree
b) Shrub
c) Herb
d) Creeper
Answer: c
Which plant has hard, woody stems and grows very tall?
a) Tomato
b) Rose
c) Mango
d) Tulsi
Answer: c
Plants with multiple woody stems starting near the ground are called:
a) Herbs
b) Trees
c) Climbers
d) Shrubs
Answer: d
Soft and green stems are typical features of:
a) Shrubs
b) Trees
c) Herbs
d) Creepers
Answer: c
Plants like money plant that need support to grow are called:
a) Herbs
b) Trees
c) Creepers
d) Climbers
Answer: d

The pattern of veins on a leaf is called:
a) Rooting
b) Venation
c) Germination
d) Photosynthesis
Answer: b
Reticulate venation is observed in:
a) Banana
b) Grass
c) Hibiscus
d) Wheat
Answer: c
Parallel venation is seen in:
a) Mango leaf
b) Hibiscus leaf
c) Amla leaf
d) Banana leaf
Answer: d
Monocot plants generally show:
a) Reticulate venation
b) Parallel venation
c) No venation
d) Spiral venation
Answer: b
Which of the following pairs is correct?
a) Dicot → Parallel venation
b) Monocot → Taproot
c) Dicot → Reticulate venation
d) Monocot → Reticulate venation
Answer: c

Taproot system consists of:
a) Many roots of equal size
b) One main root with side roots
c) No roots
d) Floating roots
Answer: b
Fibrous roots are present in:
a) Mustard
b) Hibiscus
c) Grass
d) Neem
Answer: c
Dicot seeds have:
a) One cotyledon
b) Two cotyledons
c) Three cotyledons
d) No cotyledon
Answer: b
Monocot seeds include:
a) Chickpea
b) Pea
c) Maize
d) Bean
Answer: c
Which feature is common in monocots?
a) Taproot
b) Reticulate venation
c) Two cotyledons
d) Parallel venation
Answer: d

Plants can be grouped based on:
a) Colour of fruit only
b) Shape of flowers only
c) Similarities and differences
d) Height only
Answer: c
Shrubs differ from trees because shrubs:
a) Are taller
b) Have thick stems
c) Branch close to the ground
d) Have fibrous roots
Answer: c
Which is the correct group of herbs?
a) Tomato, Mint
b) Mango, Neem
c) Rose, Jasmine
d) Banyan, Neem
Answer: a
Grouping helps because it:
a) Creates confusion
b) Makes study easier
c) Reduces biodiversity
d) Stops exploration
Answer: b
Plants with reticulate venation usually have:
a) Fibrous roots
b) Taproots
c) No roots
d) Adventitious roots
Answer: b

Animals that can live on land and in water are called:
a) Reptiles
b) Amphibians
c) Birds
d) Mammals
Answer: b
Which animal uses fins for movement?
a) Goat
b) Fish
c) Sparrow
d) Ant
Answer: b
A pigeon moves using:
a) Only wings
b) Only legs
c) Legs and wings
d) Fins
Answer: c
Earthworms move by:
a) Walking
b) Crawling
c) Flying
d) Swimming
Answer: b
Which of the following correctly shows the movement of fish?
a) Walk
b) Jump
c) Crawl
d) Swim
Answer: d

The place where a plant or animal lives is called its:
a) Shelter
b) Home
c) Habitat
d) Nest
Answer: c
Camel survives in deserts because:
a) It drinks water every hour
b) It has long legs and wide hooves
c) It flies
d) It has fins
Answer: b
Which plant has thick stems to store water?
a) Neem
b) Cactus
c) Rose
d) Amla
Answer: b
Deodar trees survive in mountains because:
a) They are very short
b) They have conical shape and sloping branches
c) Their leaves are very large
d) They grow in water
Answer: b
Fish have streamlined bodies to:
a) Hide from predators
b) Swim easily in water
c) Climb trees
d) Walk on land
Answer: b

Biodiversity of a region may decline due to:
a) Protecting forests
b) Planting trees
c) Destroying habitats
d) Conserving wildlife
Answer: c
Which of the following animals declined due to habitat loss?
a) Cow
b) Cheetah
c) Crow
d) Goat
Answer: b
Sacred groves are protected by:
a) Government only
b) Local communities
c) Scientists
d) Police
Answer: b
Project Tiger was started in:
a) 2001
b) 1995
c) 2022
d) 1973
Answer: d
Sacred groves are important because they:
a) Allow tree cutting
b) Are used as playgrounds
c) Preserve biodiversity
d) Are empty forests
Answer: c