ASSET A QUESTION A DAY-CLASS VI

07/01/26

Subject: SCIENCE

Two identical iron spheres, X and Y were dropped onto a pit of soft sand as shown below. The iron sphere X made a deeper hole in the sand. Which of these could be the reason?

A Sphere X was bigger and heavier than sphere Y B Sphere X had more stored energy than sphere Y C The force of gravity on sphere X was more than on sphere Y D The sand beneath sphere X was softer than beneath sphere Y

31/12/25

Subject: SCIENCE

David and Peter start at the same time from P to go to Q. Finally, David reaches Q first. From this we can say that ______________.

A David was always moving faster than Peter B David was always ahead of Peter C David's average speed was higher than Peter's D David did not stop anywhere on the way

30/12/25

Subject: MATHS

How many tenths make 3⁄5?

A 3 B 5 C 6 D 10

Correct Answer: C

29/12/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Which sentence below means that Sohini has left nothing other than her bag in the school?

A Sohini has left her only bag in the school. B Only Sohini has left her bag in the school. C Sohini has left only her bag in the school. D Sohini has left her bag only in the school.

Correct Answer: C

27/12/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Identify this National Park situated on the foothills of Siwalik Range from the animals shown.

A Bharatpur B Kaziranga C Corbett D Gir Forest

Correct Answer: C

26/12/25

Subject: SCIENCE

The figure here shows a burglar alarm which uses infra-red light to help detect a burglar. Which of these correctly describes how?

A A beam of bright light across the poles makes the burglar visible. B An invisible beam will be blocked from reaching the other end. C Any person walking between the poles would get an electric shock. D The beam creates a force field that cannot be crossed at all.

Correct Answer: B

25/12/25

Subject: MATHS

What is the area of water on the surface of a swimming pool 50 m in length and 25 m across?

A 75 sq. m. B 125 sq. m. C 150 sq. m. D 1250 sq. m.

Correct Answer: D

24/12/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Study the flowchart given below. Under which category would you put diamond?

A A B B C C D D

Correct Answer: A

23/12/25

Subject: MATHS

If we multiply 2 prime numbers, the product will ALWAYS be

A a composite number. B an even number. C an odd number. D a prime number.

Correct Answer: A

22/12/25

Subject: ENGLISH

In which sentence does the word 'key' have the same meaning as the word 'main' in the sentence below. ''The teacher identified the main point of the lesson.''

A The old man opened the door with a huge key. B The guitarist tried to key his guitar to tune it. C One must remember the key words of a concept. D The teacher wrote the answer key on the board.

Correct Answer: C

20/12/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these factors contributes towards the food habits of the people of West Bengal?

A Bengal's extensive black soil which is rich in production of groundnut, spices and sugarcane. B Bengal's rivers, ponds and lakes which teem with many varieties of fresh-water fish. C Bengal's desert condition which is suitable for camel rearing producing camel milk. D Bengal's Eastern Ghats hill range which is a major source of a wild fruits and roots.

Correct Answer: B

19/12/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Due to which property of LPG are we asked to close the valve of the gas cylinder, in the kitchen of our homes?

A It is inflammable. B It is a liquid. C It has a bad smell. D It is a mixture.

Correct Answer: A

18/12/25

Subject: MATHS

A line-segment is named using its two extreme points. The line-segment above is named MN. In the figure WXYZ above, how many line-segments are there WHICH CAN BE NAMED?

A 4 B 5 C 6 D 11

Correct Answer: B

17/12/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Greg Chappell, the new Indian cricket coach, wanted to find out which type of surface has the best rebound bounce. For this, what should he NOT keep the same?

A the drop height B the type of ball C the type of surface D the measuring scale

Correct Answer: C

16/12/25

Subject: MATHS

Chintu has some coloured counters of different shapes which he has placed on a board. One counter is placed on each small square as shown: How many counters on the board are RED RECTANGULAR OR BLUE CIRCULAR ones?

A 3 B 5 C 6 D 12

Correct Answer: B

15/12/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option that completes the sentence below correctly. When the teacher returned to the class after the short break, she found that the students _________ in their places.

A was seated B is seated C are seated D were seated

Correct Answer: D

13/12/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The festival shown below is 'The Rathayatra of Lord Jagannath'. In which of the following states is it celebrated?

A Maharashtra B Punjab C Goa D Orissa

Correct Answer: D

12/12/25

Subject: SCIENCE

These trees need a lot of moisture and they normally grow up to a height of about 50 to 60 feet. The crown of deep green foliage is broad at the base but tapers to the top. Identify the habitat that these trees grow in.

A Deserts B Coastal areas C Grasslands D Mountains

Correct Answer: D

11/12/25

Subject: MATHS

If □ + 50 =△ and □- 50 = ○, what is the correct relation between △ and ○?

A 50 + ○ = △ B 50 - ○ = △ C 100 + ○ = △ D 100 - ○= △

Correct Answer: C

10/12/25

Subject: SCIENCE

When light falls on a body, three things can happen to it. Light can be reflected, absorbed or transmitted. If almost all the light that falls on an object is transmitted then the object is likely to be a/an _______________.

A small mirror B card board piece C piece of glass D oil paper

Correct Answer: C

09/12/25

Subject: MATHS

How many right angles are there in this figure?

A 1 B 2 C 4 D 5

Correct Answer: C

08/12/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these sentences shows a CAUSE and an EFFECT?

A Hamid walked home very dejectedly. B Greesha overslept and missed her classes. C Sohail climbed the mountain with ease. D Jui picked up her bag and left the room.

Correct Answer: B

06/12/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following places is situated in a DESERT region?

A Mumbai B Kolkata C Ladakh D Lucknow

05/12/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Four students are standing around a bucket of very hot water. Each student holds one end of a rod. The rods are identical in shape and size, but made of different materials - aluminium, plastic, wood and rubber. The students place the other end of the rod at the same time in the hot water. The student who will feel the heat first will be the one holding _______________.

A the aluminium rod B the plastic rod C the wooden rod D the rubber rod

Correct Answer: A

04/12/25

Subject: MATHS

In which figure can we find EXACT points corresponding to BOTH 1⁄ 3 and 1⁄4?

A B C D

Correct Answer: D

03/12/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Melting of ice to form water is called a reversible change because_______________.

A water can dissolve almost everything B ice can be formed again by freezing water C water vapour can be formed by heating water D it is a chemical change

Correct Answer: B

02/12/25

Subject: MATHS

Using any digit from 0 to 9 (without repeating any), which is the smallest odd number of five digits that can be formed?

A 20341 B 13579 C 10243 D 10234

Correct Answer: C

01/12/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these is a religious ceremony?

A right B write C wright D rite

Correct Answer: D

29/11/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these capital cities of modern India stands where the capital city of the Mauryan empire stood?

A Bangalore B Shimla C Patna D Jaipur

Correct Answer: C

28/11/25

Subject: SCIENCE

The density of water is 1g/cc. Mercury is denser and kerosene is less dense than water. None of the liquids mix with each other. What will a jar that has 20 ml of water, 10 ml of mercury and 30 ml of kerosene look like?

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

24/11/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the most suitable word to fill the blank. The consumer's complaint about the quality of the chocolates is most __________.

A worried B worry C worrying D worries

23/11/25

Subject: SCIENCE

One of the major cricket playing countries is an island in the Indian Ocean. Tea and fish are its main exports and Buddhism is its leading religion. Because of its scenic beauty early explorers referred to it as the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean'. Which is this country?

A Maldives B West Indies C Singapore D Sri Lanka

Correct Answer: D

20/11/25

Subject: MATHS

Which angle in the figure measures about 135o?

A A B B C C D D

20/11/25

Subject: MATHS

Which angle in the figure measures about 135o?

A A B B C C D D

20/11/25

Subject: MATHS

Which angle in the figure measures about 135o?

A A B B C C D D

19/11/25

Subject: SCIENCE

What information does the PIN code on a letter give?

A the house number of the person the letter is for B the town to which the letter is sent C the date on which the letter was posted D the time it will take for the letter to be delivered

18/11/25

Subject: MATHS

11111 - 1111 + 111 - 11 + 1 is

A 12345 B 10101 C 9901 D 102

Correct Answer: B

17/11/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Which suffix can change the word 'visual' into a word denoting an action?

A -ate B -ion C -fy D -ise

Correct Answer: D

15/11/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

An ''ancient monument'' is a man-made structure or place which has been in existence for not less than one hundred years, and has historical significance. Which of these World Heritage Sites can be called an ancient monument?

A Darjeeling Himalayan Train B Elephanta Caves C Sunderban National Park D Agra

Correct Answer: B

14/11/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the positions shown represents WINTER in Sydney, Australia?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

13/11/25

Subject: MATHS

Which of these numbers lies between fifteen thousand and twenty thousand?

A 151660 B 20100 C 18001 D 1999

Correct Answer : C

12/11/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Late in August, a bird called the arctic tern starts its long journey from the Arctic to the Antarctica region. The birds return to the Arctic only in mid-June. Why do birds like the arctic tern migrate?

A for food and warmth B to escape from predators C to move to cooler lands D to protect their young ones

Correct Answer: A

11/11/25

Subject: MATHS

How many crosses in the given figure are NEITHER in the circle NOR in the triangle?

A 2 B 3 C 5 D 6

Correct Answer: C

10/11/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of the words given below would appear THIRD if arranged alphabetically? lung lure luck luggage lump

A lung B luck C lump D lure

Correct Answer: C

08/11/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The person shown in the picture below is native to which of the following states?

A Jammu and Kashmir B Tamil Nadu C Rajasthan D West Bengal

Correct Answer: C

06/11/25

Subject: MATHS

Between 1 and 50 (excluding both these) how many numbers are there which will leave a remainder 1 when divided by 4?

A 10 B 12 C 13 D 15

Correct Answer: B

05/11/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these houses would be best for a low lying area receiving heavy monsoon rains?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

04/11/25

Subject: MATHS

An object X is weighed as shown below: Which of the following weighings is POSSIBLE with the same object?

A B C D

Correct Answer: C

03/11/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

A Anita said that she enjoyed reading alice in wonderland. B Anita said that ''she enjoyed reading, 'Alice in Wonderland'.'' C Anita said that she, enjoyed Reading 'Alice in Wonderland'. D Anita said that she enjoyed reading 'Alice in Wonderland'.

Correct Answer: D

01/11/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following states has a PORT?

A Chhatisgarh B Bihar C Goa D Rajasthan

Correct Answer: C

31/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Water plants can be of different types as shown here. Which of these is UNLIKELY to be a function of water plants?

A They provide food to water animals. B They provide cover and protection to water animals. C They provide oxygen to water animals. D They provide carbon dioxide to water animals.

Correct Answer: D

30/10/25

Subject: MATHS

The length of each side of each SMALL square in this grid is 4 cm. The area of this grid (in square cm) will be

A 4 B 8 C 16 D 64

Correct Answer: D

29/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

A large sheet of paper, a thick book and a heavy iron block are each dropped from a height of about 10 metres. In what order will they reach the ground? (The book is taped, so it does not open while falling.)

A The iron block, next the thick book, next the sheet of paper. B The iron block and thick book together, then the sheet of paper. C The sheet of paper first, then the thick book, then the iron block. D The thick book, next the iron block, next the sheet of paper.

Correct Answer: B

28/10/25

Subject: MATHS

A prime number is a number, which is not completely divisible by any number except 1 and itself. Using only the information in the table given here, which of the given numbers can we say with CERTAINTY, IS NOT a prime?

A only 63 B only 83 C only 91 D 63 and 91

Correct Answer: D

27/10/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the best word to fill in the blanks in the sentence below. Paddy and wheat are usually grown in __________.

A fields B feeleds C feilds D felds

Correct Answer: A

25/10/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following students' surname is linked with a dynasty of Ancient India?

A Shuvam Roy B Rajesh Gupta C Sangeeta Mishra D Subhalakshmi Iyer

Correct Answer: B

24/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Which force is responsible for the fact that a stone thrown with a catapult finally falls back on the ground?

A the force exerted by our muscles B the force exerted by the stone C the force exerted by the earth D the force exerted by the catapult

Correct Answer: C

23/10/25

Subject: MATHS

A clock in our house loses a second every half minute. How many minutes will it lose in a day?

A 24 B 48 C 120 D 2880

Correct Answer: B

22/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Neeta, Usha and Ganesh make lists as follows: Neeta's list : Insects that have 4 stages in their life cycle Usha's list : Insects that spread diseases Ganesh's list : Animals that spread diseases through contaminated food and water . Which of the following animals would be in all their lists?

A Rats B Mosquito C Housefly D (No animal can be in all the lists.)

Correct Answer: C

21/10/25

Subject: MATHS

Dalbir has a rectangular plot. In order to pay off a debt, he decides to sell off a part of his plot. In what way will the PERIMETER of the plot change?

A It will be less than the original perimeter. B It will be the same as the original perimeter. C It will exceed the original perimeter. D We can't say unless the dimensions of his field and the plot sold off are known.

Correct Answer: B

20/10/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

A Anita said that she enjoyed reading alice in wonderland. B Anita said that ''she enjoyed reading, 'Alice in Wonderland'.'' C Anita said that she, enjoyed Reading 'Alice in Wonderland'. D Anita said that she enjoyed reading 'Alice in Wonderland'.

Correct Answer: D

18/10/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Man has used products from plants and animals throughout history. Which of these refers to a product or usage got from ANIMALS?

A a person living in a house made of bamboo B a priest blowing a conch shell in a temple C a boy eating roti and rice for lunch D a historian studying a manuscript on a palm leaf

Correct Answer: B

17/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

The figure given alongside gives the approximate break up of the waste from a household. If paper and cardboard, glass, metals and plastics can be recycled and the others cannot, Which graph BEST represents this waste distribution?

A A B B C C D D

Correct Answer: D

16/10/25

Subject: MATHS

A group of 4 children is playing in the park. Before leaving, each of them shake hands once with every other group member. How many handshakes altogether?

A 3 B 6 C 12 D 16

Correct Answer: B

15/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

The graph below shows the numbers of a species of fish in a small pond. What kind of animal has been added at point X?

A one that eats the fish B one that eats what the fish eat C one that the fishes eat D the same species of fish

Correct Answer: C

14/10/25

Subject: MATHS

How many hundredths make 1.64?

A 4 B 16.4 C 164 D 0.64

Correct Answer: C

13/10/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these rewrite the given sentence correctly? This book belongs to me.

A This is my book. B This book is for I. C This book is mines. D This is mine book.

Correct Answer: A

11/10/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Marwaris, a commercial and industrial community with origins in the region of Marwar in Rajasthan are said to have migrated to Bengal since the beginning of 17th century. What was the main cause of their migration?

A to do business and trade B to enjoy the scenic beauty of Bengal C to fight in battles against the British government D to establish temples and spread their culture

Correct Answer: A

10/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Sometimes oil which is being carried from one place to another by ship leaks, with disastrous consequences for aquatic life. Which of these is NOT a reason why oil slicks are so harmful?

A Oil does not evaporate easily. B Oil floats on water. C Aquatic animals need air to breathe D Oil is highly inflammable.

Correct Answer: D

09/10/25

Subject: MATHS

The line m is a line of symmetry for square PQRS. (That means that the parts of the figure on either side of the line are mirror images of each other) What is the measure of < PRS?

A 30o B 45o C 60o D 90o

Correct Answer: B

08/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

What temperature does this thermometer show? See carefully

A 10.4 degrees C B 14 degrees C C 10 degrees F D 14 degrees F

Correct Answer: B

07/10/25

Subject: MATHS

The number of boys and girls in 4 sections of class 6 in a certain school are shown below. In which two sections is the FRACTION OF GIRLS in the class the same?

A 6A and 6C B 6B and 6A C 6D and 6C D 6B and 6D

Correct Answer: B

06/10/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Which sentence BEST follows the sentence given below? I went to bed early last night.

A I had to sleep early the next day. B I had a lot to do the next day. C I did not like to get up early. D I had to meet someone the day after.

Correct Answer: B

04/10/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The mountain shown here is part of the Annapurna range. It is located in which neighbouring country of India?

A Sri Lanka B Bangladesh C Pakistan D Nepal

Correct Answer : D

03/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

According to the food chart shown below, spinach (palak) would be a good source of

A Carbohydrates B Fats C Proteins D Minerals

Correct Answer: D

02/10/25

Subject: MATHS

Which square has LESS THAN HALF of its area shaded?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

01/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

'Stomata' are small openings on the surface of leaves and help in transpiration. However, in certain plant species, stomata are found sunken or located in crypts. These species are most likely to be found

A in water B near the poles C on marsh lands D in deserts

Correct Answer: D

30/09/25

Subject: MATHS

An equilateral triangle is one having all sides equal. Which set of sticks shown here can form an equilateral triangle?

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

27/09/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Mr. Tripathy, a retired Government of India employee, wants to apply for a housing loan from a public sector organisation. He should send his application to

A Reserve Bank of India. B General Post Office. C State Bank of India. D Bank of America.

26/09/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Shown here is the picture of an ink filler. When this ink filler is dipped into a beaker of water and the bulb is pressed, air bubbles appear in the water. Why does this happen?

A Air in the atmosphere forms the bubbles. B The air in the ink filler is released to form bubbles. C The liquid rushes into the filler forming bubbles. D The air in the water forms bubbles.

Correct Answer: B

25/09/25

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following decimals has the greatest value?

A 4 tenths B 6 hundredths C 8 thousandths D 2 tenths and 5 hundredths

Correct Answer: A

24/09/25

Subject: SCIENCE

August 11, 1999 was a bright, clear day. But in the evening in the town of Dholka in western India, it gradually became very dark for a few minutes and then became bright again. What could have caused this incident?

A A comet B A lunar eclipse C A solar eclipse D A power cut

Correct Answer: C

23/09/25

Subject: MATHS

5⁄2 lakh can be written as

A 25000 B 40000 C 250000 D 520000

Correct Answer: C

22/09/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the correct option, which is closest in meaning to the underlined words. One question in the exam was so complicated that she was still trying to get her head round it.

A forget the mistakes she made B understand something difficult C avoid being criticised or blamed D work or study very hard

Correct Answer: B

20/09/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The wall painting shown here is drawn in Madhubani style. Madhubani is a folk art form of Mithila region of Bihar. Probably, the theme of this painting is __________.

A a wedding ceremony in rural India B spread of new technologies in rural India C success of literacy mission in rural India D religious customs in rural India

Correct Answer: B

18/09/25

Subject: MATHS

This is the position of the pointer of a weighing scale when there is no weight on it. How much does the object placed on this scale weigh?

A 380 g B 380 g C 420 g D 450 g

17/09/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Calorie is a unit of energy. Some food items mention on their label a certain number of calories. What is the reason for this?

A Food is used to measure energy. B The calorie figure indicates how much energy the food would give when eaten. C The calorie figure indicates how much energy was used to make the food item. D Food items having more than a certain number of calories are banned.

Correct Answer: B

16/09/25

Subject: MATHS

This is the logo of a TV channel. Which of these will it look like when it is magnified?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

15/09/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the correct expression that conveys the meaning of the underlined words in the given sentence. Harini felt down in the dumps as she had lost her favourite bangle.

A angry and stupid B calm and composed C sad and gloomy D unsure and unsettled

Correct Answer: C

13/09/25

Subject: SOCIAL SCIENCE

The figures shown here depict four animals about which people of Indus Valley Civilisation had some knowledge. Which one of these was domesticated during Indus Valley Civilisation?

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

12/09/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Galaxies have been classified by Edwin Hubble as shown on the figure on the left. Identify to which classification the galaxy shown above belongs.

A SO B SBa C SBc D Sc

Correct Answer: A

11/09/25

Subject: MATHS

/21is a fraction in its lowest form. The value of can be

A 6 B 7 C 14 D 16

Correct Answer: D

13/08/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Manu wanted to verify if fertilizers help plants to grow well. He took a potted plant, mixed fertilizer to the soil and took good care of the plant. He also maintained a record of the growth of the plant. The error in Manu's experiment was ___________________.

A mixing fertilizer to the soil B maintaining a growth chart C not growing a similar plant without fertilizer D watering the plant regularly

12/08/25

Subject: MATHS