Practice Worksheet : Chapter 10 – Living Creatures – Exploring their Characteristics Class 6 Science
(CBSE Class 6 Science – Curiosity Book)
Class 6 Science – Chapter 10 Living Creatures – Exploring their Characteristics – Practice Worksheet
Complete Worksheet for Class 6 Science – Chapter 10: Living Creatures – Exploring their Characteristics (Curiosity Textbook).
SET – 1 (20 Marks)
Class Test – Chapter 10: Living Creatures – Exploring their Characteristics
Section A – MCQs (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
- Which of the following shows growth?
(a) Rock
(b) Plant
(c) Chair
(d) River - Which part of the seed protects the embryo?
(a) Root
(b) Seed coat
(c) Stem
(d) Pod - Tadpole breathes through:
(a) Lungs
(b) Skin
(c) Gills
(d) Spiracles - Which of the following is a stimulus?
(a) Sleeping
(b) Touch
(c) Growth
(d) Eating
Section B – Fill in the blanks (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
- Living beings remove waste through the process of __________.
- A mosquito pupa changes into an __________.
- Plants have tiny pores called __________ for breathing.
- A seed needs suitable amount of __________ and __________ to germinate.
Section C – Match the following (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a) Spawn | i) Responds to touch |
| b) Mimosa | ii) Frog eggs |
| c) Larva | iii) Protection for embryo |
| d) Seed coat | iv) Stage before pupa |
Section D – Short Answer (2 × 3 = 6 marks)
- State any two characteristics of living beings.
- Why should stagnant water be avoided near homes?
- What happens to a seed in moist soil during germination?
Section E – Long Answer (2 × 1 = 2 marks)
- Explain the role of sunlight and air in the growth of plants after germination.
ANSWER: SET – 1 (With Answers)
Class Test – Chapter 10: Living Creatures – Exploring their Characteristics (20 Marks)
Section A – MCQs (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
- Which of the following shows growth?
Answer: (b) Plant - Which part of the seed protects the embryo?
Answer: (b) Seed coat - Tadpole breathes through:
Answer: (c) Gills - Which of the following is a stimulus?
Answer: (b) Touch
Section B – Fill in the blanks (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
- Living beings remove waste through the process of excretion.
- A mosquito pupa changes into an adult.
- Plants have tiny pores called stomata for breathing.
- A seed needs suitable amount of air and water to germinate.
Section C – Match the following (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a) Spawn | ii) Frog eggs |
| b) Mimosa | i) Responds to touch |
| c) Larva | iv) Stage before pupa |
| d) Seed coat | iii) Protection for embryo |
Answer: a–ii, b–i, c–iv, d–iii
Section D – Short Answers (2 × 3 = 6 marks)
- State any two characteristics of living beings.
Answer: Living beings grow and respire / excrete / reproduce / respond to stimuli. - Why should stagnant water be avoided near homes?
Answer: Because mosquitoes lay eggs in stagnant water, which promotes breeding and diseases. - What happens to a seed in moist soil during germination?
Answer: The seed coat softens, the embryo absorbs water, root emerges downward and shoot grows upward.
Section E – Long Answer (2 × 1 = 2 marks)
Explain the role of sunlight and air in growth after germination.
Answer: Sunlight helps in photosynthesis, enabling food production, while air provides oxygen for respiration, supporting plant growth.
SET – 2 (20 Marks)
Class Test – Living Beings & Life Cycles
Section A – MCQs (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
- Which process helps plants to take in air?
(a) Excretion
(b) Reproduction
(c) Respiration
(d) Germination - A frog lays eggs in:
(a) Soil
(b) Water
(c) Leaves
(d) Burrows - Which stage comes after mosquito egg?
(a) Pupa
(b) Tadpole
(c) Larva
(d) Adult - Touch-me-not plant responds to:
(a) Water
(b) Air
(c) Touch
(d) Light
Section B – Fill in the blanks (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
- Plants respond to sunlight by bending __________ it.
- All living beings __________ and __________.
- Frog eggs are covered in a jelly-like mass called __________.
- During germination, the __________ grows downward.
Section C – Match the following (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a) Adult mosquito | i) Jelly-like egg mass |
| b) Spawn | ii) Tiny plant inside seed |
| c) Embryo | iii) Fully developed stage |
| d) Froglet | iv) Stage with legs and tail |
Section D – Short Answer (2 × 3 = 6 marks)
- Define respiration in living beings.
- Why do tadpoles need a tail?
- Mention two differences between living and non-living things.
Section E – Long Answer (2 × 1 = 2 marks)
- Draw and explain the life cycle of a frog OR mosquito.
ANSWER: SET – 2 (With Answers)
Class Test – Chapter 10 – Living Creatures – Exploring their Characteristics (20 Marks)
Section A – MCQs
- Which process helps plants to take in air?
Answer: (c) Respiration - A frog lays eggs in:
Answer: (b) Water - Which stage comes after mosquito egg?
Answer: (c) Larva - Touch-me-not plant responds to:
Answer: (c) Touch
Section B – Fill in the blanks
- Plants respond to sunlight by bending towards it.
- All living beings grow and reproduce.
- Frog eggs are covered in a jelly-like mass called spawn.
- During germination, the root grows downward.
Section C – Match the following
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a) Adult mosquito | iii) Fully developed stage |
| b) Spawn | i) Jelly-like egg mass |
| c) Embryo | ii) Tiny plant inside seed |
| d) Froglet | iv) Stage with legs and tail |
Answer: a–iii, b–i, c–ii, d–iv
Section D – Short Answers
- Define respiration in living beings.
Answer: The process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide to release energy. - Why do tadpoles need a tail?
Answer: The tail helps them swim efficiently in water. - Mention two differences between living & non-living.
Answer: Living beings grow and respond to stimuli; non-living things do not.
Section E – Long Answer
Mosquito: Egg → Larva → Pupa → Adult
Draw and explain the life cycle of a frog or mosquito.
Answer:
Frog: Spawn → Tadpole → Froglet → Adult
SET – 3 (20 Marks)
Class Test – Living Beings & Life Cycles
Section A – MCQs (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
- Seed germination requires:
(a) Air and water
(b) Only water
(c) Only soil
(d) Only sunlight - Plants excrete extra water through:
(a) Stem
(b) Leaves
(c) Fruits
(d) Roots - A mosquito life cycle has __________ stages.
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5 - Froglet lives:
(a) Only on land
(b) Only in water
(c) On land and water
(d) In air
Section B – Fill in the blanks (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
- Plants produce new plants through __________.
- The downward growth of the seed is called __________.
- Air fills the spaces between __________ particles.
- Larva changes into __________ in mosquito life cycle.
Section C – Match the following (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a) Tadpole | i) Movement towards light |
| b) Shoot | ii) Stage with tail only |
| c) Seed germination | iii) Needs water and air |
| d) Stimulus | iv) Any event causing response |
Section D – Short Answer (2 × 3 = 6 marks)
- Why do all living beings need food?
- What change takes place in seed coat during germination?
- How does a plant respond to touch? Give one example.
Section E – Long Answer (2 × 1 = 2 marks)
- Explain the complete process of seed germination with labelled diagram.
ANSWER: SET – 3 (With Answers)
Class Test – Chapter 10 – Living Creatures – Exploring their Characteristics
Section A – MCQs
- Seed germination requires:
Answer: (a) Air and water - Plants excrete extra water through:
Answer: (b) Leaves - A mosquito life cycle has:
Answer: (c) 4 - Froglet lives:
Answer: (c) On land and water
Section B – Fill in the blanks
- Plants produce new plants through reproduction.
- The downward growth of the seed is called root formation.
- Air fills the spaces between soil particles.
- Larva changes into pupa in mosquito life cycle.
Section C – Match the following
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a) Tadpole | ii) Stage with tail only |
| b) Shoot | i) Movement towards light |
| c) Seed germination | iii) Needs water and air |
| d) Stimulus | iv) Any event causing response |
Answer: a–ii, b–i, c–iii, d–iv
Section D – Short Answers
- Why do living beings need food?
Answer: Food provides energy for growth, repair and body functions. - What happens to the seed coat during germination?
Answer: It softens and breaks open to allow the root and shoot to emerge. - How does a plant respond to touch?
Answer: Plants like mimosa fold their leaves when touched.
Section E – Long Answer
Explain the complete process of seed germination.
Answer: Seed absorbs water → seed coat breaks → root grows downward → shoot grows upward → new plant forms.
SET – 4 (20 Marks)
Class Test – Chapter 10: Living Creatures – Exploring their Characteristics
Section A – MCQs (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
- Which of the following is non-living?
(a) Dog
(b) Seed
(c) Book
(d) Fish - Roots grow:
(a) Upward
(b) Downward
(c) Sideways
(d) Any direction - The mosquito pupa looks like:
(a) Fish
(b) Comma-shaped structure
(c) Worm
(d) Tadpole - A froglet has:
(a) Tail only
(b) Legs only
(c) Legs and tail
(d) No tail
Section B – Fill in the blanks (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
- Plants release extra water through tiny droplets called __________.
- The response to a stimulus is called __________.
- New plants grow from __________ inside seeds.
- Seed germination will not occur without __________.
Section C – Match the following (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a) Respiration | i) Removal of waste |
| b) Excretion | ii) Producing young ones |
| c) Reproduction | iii) Breathing in and out |
| d) Growth | iv) Increase in size |
Section D – Short Answer (2 × 3 = 6 marks)
- What happens when a plant is kept in sunlight from only one side?
- List any two differences between a tadpole and a froglet.
- Why do plants and animals respond to stimuli?
Section E – Long Answer (2 × 1 = 2 marks)
- Describe the life cycle of a frog with labelled stages.
ANSWER: SET – 4 (With Answers)
Class Test – Chapter 10 – Living Creatures – Exploring their Characteristics
Section A – MCQs
- Which of the following is non-living?
Answer: (c) Book - Roots grow:
Answer: (b) Downward - Mosquito pupa looks like:
Answer: (b) Comma-shaped - A froglet has:
Answer: (c) Legs and tail
Section B – Fill in the blanks
- Plants release extra water through tiny droplets called guttation.
- The response to a stimulus is called reaction.
- New plants grow from embryo inside seeds.
- Seed germination will not occur without water.
Section C – Match the following
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a) Respiration | iii) Breathing in and out |
| b) Excretion | i) Removal of waste |
| c) Reproduction | ii) Producing young ones |
| d) Growth | iv) Increase in size |
Answer: a–iii, b–i, c–ii, d–iv
Section D – Short Answers
- What happens when plant gets sunlight from one side?
Answer: Shoot bends towards the direction of sunlight. - Differences between tadpole and froglet.
Answer:- Tadpole: Has tail, no legs
- Froglet: Has legs and tail
- Why do plants & animals respond to stimuli?
Answer: To protect themselves and adapt to surroundings.
Section E – Long Answer
Describe the life cycle of a frog.
Answer: Spawn → Tadpole (with tail) → Tadpole (with legs) → Froglet → Adult Frog.
SET – 5 (20 Marks)
Class Test – Living Beings & Life Cycles
Section A – MCQs (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
- A seedling needs __________ to grow.
(a) Soil only
(b) Water and air
(c) Light only
(d) Food only - Which structure appears first during germination?
(a) Leaf
(b) Flower
(c) Root
(d) Fruit - Mosquito eggs are laid:
(a) On leaves
(b) On land
(c) On stagnant water
(d) In soil - What helps tadpoles swim?
(a) Legs
(b) Tail
(c) Wings
(d) Fins
Section B – Fill in the blanks (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
- The ability to sense surroundings is called __________.
- Plants take in air through __________.
- The stage between larva and adult mosquito is __________.
- Young ones of frogs are called __________.
Section C – Match the following (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a) Froglet | i) Stage with tail only |
| b) Pupa | ii) Stage with legs and tail |
| c) Tadpole | iii) Stage before adult mosquito |
| d) Adult frog | iv) Lives on land and water |
Section D – Short Answer (2 × 3 = 6 marks)
- What is excretion? Give one example each for plants and animals.
- Why do mosquito larvae come to the water surface?
- What conditions are essential for seed germination?
Section E – Long Answer (2 × 1 = 2 marks)
- Explain any four characteristics of living beings with examples.
ANSWER: SET – 5 (With Answers)
Class Test – Chapter 10 – Living Creatures – Exploring their Characteristics
Section A – MCQs
- A seedling needs __________ to grow.
Answer: (b) Water and air - Which structure appears first during germination?
Answer: (c) Root - Mosquito eggs are laid:
Answer: (c) On stagnant water - What helps tadpoles swim?
Answer: (b) Tail
Section B – Fill in the blanks
- The ability to sense surroundings is called response.
- Plants take in air through stomata.
- The stage between larva and adult mosquito is pupa.
- Young ones of frogs are called tadpoles.
Section C – Match the following
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a) Froglet | ii) Stage with legs and tail |
| b) Pupa | iii) Stage before adult mosquito |
| c) Tadpole | i) Stage with tail only |
| d) Adult frog | iv) Lives on land and water |
Answer: a–ii, b–iii, c–i, d–iv
Section D – Short Answers
- What is excretion? Give examples.
Answer: Removal of waste; animals excrete urine, plants release excess water as droplets. - Why do mosquito larvae come to water surface?
Answer: To breathe air. - What conditions are essential for seed germination?
Answer: Air, water, suitable temperature.
Section E – Long Answer
Explain any four characteristics of living beings.
Answer: Living beings grow, respire, excrete, reproduce, respond to stimuli.