NSO Grade-6 2013-Paper: Mental Ability

NSO Grade-6 2013-Paper
Mental Ability
1. Which of the following statements is false?

(a) If a number is divisible by 2 and 3 both, then it is divisible by 6 also.
(b) A number with 3 or more digits is divisible by 4 if the number formed by its last two
digits (i.e., ones & tens) is divisible by 4.
(c) If the sum of the digits of a number is divisible by 9, then the number itself is divisible
by 9.
(d) If a number is divisible by 1 and 3 both, then it is not divisible by 6.
2. Which of the following is the missing number?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
3. Which shaded part best illustrates P + Q ?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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4. If all the vowels are removed from the series given below, which is the ninth to right of
twelfth letter from right end?
QEEEFEBULAMCDIPQORRRAPPWI
(a) R
(b) W
(c) I
(d) P
5. Select the wrong step in the steps of solving the equation below.
If 3 – [1.6 – {3.2 – (3.2 + 2.25 ÷ x)}] = 0.65, then the value of x is
   2.25  
Step-I : Let 3  1.6  3.2   3.2     0.65
   x  
  2.25 
Step-II : 3  1.6  3.2  3.2    0.65
  x 
 2.25 
Step-III : 3  1.6   0.65
 x 
2.25
Step-IV : 3  1.6   0.65
x
2.25
Step-V :  1.4  0.65
x
2.255
Step-VI : x  3
0.75
(a) Only step-IV
(b) Only step-II
(c) Both step-I & IV
(d) Only step-VI
6. The greatest number which on dividing 1657 and 2037 leaves remainders 6 and 5
respectively, is
(a) 123
(b) 127
(c) 235
(d) 305
7. Beena was facing the bookstore at the beginning. She turned anticlockwise to face north-
west. What angle did she turn through?
(a) 45º
(b) 135º
(c) 225º
(d) 230º
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8. Which of the following statements is true (figures not drawn to scale)?
(a) Area (Rectangle P) > Area (Rectangle Q)

(b) Area (Rectangle P) = Area (Rectangle Q)
(c) Perimeter (Rectangle P) < Perimeter (Rectangle Q)
(d) Perimeter (Rectangle P) = Perimeter (Rectangle Q)
9. Ratio of the number of cubes in figure I to figure II is
(a) 19 : 21
(b) 19 : 23
(c) 18 : 22
(d) 19 : 22
10. Which is the next figure?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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11. If represents the NATURAL NUMBERS, represents the WHOLE
NUMBERS, represents the ZERO, represents the NEGATIVE NUMBERS,
represents the INTEGERS, then which diagram best represents the number
system.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
12. Which squares must be shaded so that the figure has dotted line as a line of symmetry?
(a) R and S
(b) Q and R
(c) P and Q
(d) S and Q
13. Three friends played a game.

Garima : My number is the least common multiple of second and third multiple of 3.
Latika : My number is first odd prime number.
Rinki : My number is H.C.F of Latika's & Garima's number.
What is the Rinki's number?
(a) 18
(b) 6
(c) 3
(d) 1
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14. Find the value of P and Q respectively.
(a) 5, 7
(b) 7, 5
(c). 4, 2
(d) 2, 4
15. Which of the following options is the mirror image of figure (X)?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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16. A simple pendulum oscillates between point P and Q as shown in figure and its time
period is T. If time taken to go from R to Q is t, which of the following relation is correct?
(a) t  T
T
(b) t 
2
T
(c) t 
4
T
(d) t 
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17. Identify the symbols of electrical components used in the construction of the given
circuit.
X Y Z
(a) Switch Cell Bulb
(b) Bulb Switch Cell
(c) Cell Bulb Switch
(d) Cell Switch Bulb
18. A circular disk with a stick moving about its axis through the centre is shown in the
figure.
Which of the following type of motion is described by the stick?
(a) Rotatory motion

(b) Periodic motion
(c) Rectilinear motion
(d) Circular motion
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19. A small plotting compass is placed between two strong magnets. The tip of the arrow
represents the N-pole of the compass. What is the polarity of the end P of the right hand
side magnet?
(a) South
(b) North
(c) East
(d) West
20. Which of the following statements are correct?

(i) Milky Way is a spiral-shaped galaxy.
(ii) Planet Venus has 63 Moons.
(iii) Satellites are small heavenly bodies that revolve around the Sun.
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(iv) One revolution of the Earth is completed in about 365 days. This time period is
4
called a solar year.
(a) (i) and (iv)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (ii)
(d) (iii) and (iv)
21. In case of three plane mirrors meeting at a point to form a corner of a cube, if incident
light suffers one reflection on each other
(a) The emergent ray is antiparallel to incident one
(b) The emergent ray is perpendicular to incident one
(c) The incident ray cannot emerge
(d) None of these
22. Amit rolled a small steel ball at edge A of the glass bowl as shown in the figure. Which
of the following statement is true about the situation if there is no friction between the
surfaces of the ball and the bowl?
(a) The ball will roll out of the glass bowl near edge B.
(b) It will keep moving between point A and B and will never stop.
(c) It will not move at all since friction is required for movement.
(d) It will stop at centre point C.
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23. Which of the following statements is/are true?

(i) Moon is a luminous body.
(ii) An object which does not emit light is called a non-luminous.
(iii) A ray of light is the path along which light travels.
(iv) Translucent bodies do not form shadow.
(a) (ii) and (iii)
(b) (i) and (iv)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (i) and (iii)
24. A small compass is placed beside the middle of a bar magnet.
In which direction will the compass needle point?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
25. Kamya has a material X whose molecules are separated by large distances or spaces.
Nidhi has a material Y which takes the shape of its container.
Gagan has a material Z which has no definite volume.
Which of the three materials is/are in gaseous state?
(a) X
(b) Y
(c) Both X and Y
(d) Both X and Z
26. Identify X and Y in the given Venn diagram.
(a) X is wood.
(b) Y is glass. Lustrous X Hard Y Transparent
(c) X is iron.
(d) Both B and C
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27. The diagrams below show the arrangement of molecules in three different states of
matter.
If you could see the molecules in drinking water, which would they look like most?
(a) I
(b) II
(c) III
(d) All of the above
28. Naina loves wood working. She spent time carving a statue, sanding it smooth and
painting it. What type of changes occurred to the wood?
(a) Reversible change
(b) Irreversible change
(c) Undesirable change
(d) Periodic change
29. Given figure shows various changes in the states of matter.
Which of the following processes occur on cooling?

(a) 1 and R
(b) 2 and P
(c) 3 and P
(d) 2 and Q
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30. Observe the given figures carefully.
Identify X and Y respectively.

(a) Decantation, Sieving
(b) Sieving, Decantation
(c) Winnowing, Threshing
(d) Threshing, Winnowing
31. When a block of ice is dropped gently into a glass of juice, the liquid level in the glass
rises. We can conclude from this observation that the block of ice _______.
(a) Occupies space
(b) Has a fixed mass
(c) Can be compressed
(d) Has a definite shape
32. Which of the following is an example of reversible change?

(a) Dissolving salt in water for gargle.
(b) A glass falls from the table and shatters on the ground.
(c) Burning a piece of paper in fire.
(d) Baking a birthday cake for your mother.
33. Refer the given three plants P, Q and R.
Which of the following is a suitable statement for the given plants?

(a) P and R produce food, while Q does not
(b) P and Q produce oxygen, while R does not
(c) P is a shrub, Q is a herb, while R is a tree
(d) Leaves of P and Q show parallel venation, while that of R shows reticulate venation
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34. Which of the following shows the incorrect match of signs and symptoms of the
respective diseases?
Signs/Symptoms Diseases
(a) Stunted growth, – Marasmus
weakness, mental retardation
(b) Pale skin, laziness, – Anaemia
weakness
(c) Bleeding gums, wounds – Scurvy
take time to heal
(d) Brittle bones, bow shaped – Rickets
legs in children
35.
Which of the following statements is correct for the models shown in given figure?
(a) 'a' shows the functioning of hinge joint while 'b' shows the functioning of ball and
socket joint.
(b) 'a' is present in shoulder, while 'b' is seen in elbow.
(c) 'a' shows the functioning of pivot joint, while 'b' shows the functioning of gliding
joint.
(d) 'a' is present in forearm while 'b' is seen in neck.
36. Which of the following statements is correct regarding atmosphere?

(a) Wind blows, clouds build up and weather changes take place in stratosphere.
(b) The ozone layer, which acts as huge shield, protecting us from the harmful ultraviolet
rays of the Sun lies in the thermosphere.
(c) Stratosphere is a clear, cloudless layer where the stars shine and aero planes fly.
(d) Exosphere is very thin and very hot layer and has electrically charged particles which
help radios to work.
37. Mr. Deepak wanted to boil some water. He took some water in an electronic kettle,
plugged it and switched it on. After some time, the water began to boil and he heard the
lid of the kettle rattling.
Which of the following shows the most correct conversion of energy that has taken place?
(a) Electrical energy + Light energy → Sound energy + Kinetic energy
(b) Electrical energy + Heat energy → Sound energy + Kinetic energy
(c) Mechanical energy + Light energy → Sound energy + Heat energy
(d) Mechanical energy + Electrical energy → Sound energy + Light energy
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38. The given graph shows the temperature of a beaker of water as it is subjected to variables
treatments.
Which of the following is correct for given graph?

(a) At point S, the amount of water will start decreasing.
(b) At point Q, water is freezing to form ice cubes.
(c) At point R, the water was changing into steam.
(d) At point P ice cubes were added to the beaker of water.
39. Which of the following is an incorrect match?

(a) Dormant volcano – Mt Kea in Hawaiian Island
(b) Active Volcano – Mt Etna of Italy
(c) Extinct Volcano – Mt Popa in Myanmar
(d) Hurricane – Strong tropical storm called in Japan
40.
Which of the following statements is/are correct for the given figures?
(i) Both are light and reproduce by spores.
(ii) Both are dispersed by wind.
(iii) Both will grow to form flowering plants.
(iv) Both have fine long hairs and wings around them.
(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (ii) only
(d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
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41.
Which of the following is correct for the part labelled X?

(a) It cuts the food into smaller pieces.
(b) It contracts and relaxes and mix the food with enzymes.
(c) It helps to create an acidic medium for the gastric enzymes to act.
(d) It contracts and relaxes to move food down the alimentary canal.
42.
The given food items shown in the figure are rich in nutrient X.
Read the given statements regarding X.
(i) 1 gram of X gives 4 calories of energy.
(ii) It helps in protecting our body against diseases.
(iii) Deficiency of X results in diseases such as kwashiorkor and marasmus.
(iv) Test for X is done using Benedict's solution.
Which of the above given statements are correct?
(a) (i) and (iv)
(b) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) None of the above
43. If P represents the fibre and Q represents the fabric, find out the correct order in which
Q is made from P.
(a) P, Weaving, Spinning, Obtained from source, Yarn, Q
(b) P, Obtained from source, Spinning, Weaving, Yarn, Q
(c) P, Obtained from source, Spinning, Yarn, Weaving, Q
(d) None of the above.
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44. Read the following adaptations of animals for grassland habitat.
(i) They have strong claws that can be withdrawn inside their toes.
(ii) They have eyes on the side of their heads.
(iii) They are light brown in color.
(iv) They have strong flat hind teeth for chewing.
(v) They move in herds.
(vi) They have eyes in front of their faces.
Select the option that correctly categorizes the given adaptations for predator and prey
animals.
Preys Predators
(a) (i), (ii), (vi) (iii), (iv), (v)
(b) (ii), (v) (i), (iii), (iv), (vi)
(c) (ii), (iv), (v) (i), (iii), (vi)
(d) (iii), (v), (vi) (i), (ii), (iv)
45. The given figure shows a bone with a part labeled as 'X'. Select the correct statement
regarding 'X'.
(a) Blood cells are formed in 'X'.

(b) 'X' is the flexible tissue in the hollow interior of bones.
(c) Leukemia is a type of cancer of the blood that generally starts in 'X'.
(d) All of the above.
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46. The given graph shows the change in temperature of the water kept in two metal cans X
and Y. Can Y is covered with cotton wool
What is the difference between the temperatures of the water in both cans at 4 minutes?
(a) 5 °C
(b) 10 °C
(c) 15 °C
(d) 20 °C
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47. Ritika mixed lemon juice with water to prepare lemonade. She added ice to cool it. After
adding a few spoons of sugar to this solution, she found that _______ sugar can be
dissolved. The solution is now said to be _______. This is because ________ amount of
sugar dissolves in water on ________.
(a) More, pure, high, heating
(b) Less, saturated, low, heating
(c) Large, impure, more, cooling
(d) No more, saturated, less, cooling
48. Ali took four beakers P, Q, R and S and poured equal amounts of water in each of them.
He soaks same-sized piece of fabrics of cotton, wool, silk and polyester in beakers P, Q,
R and S respectively and kept them for five minutes. Now he removed all the fabric
pieces from the beakers and measured the amount of water left in each of the four beakers.
Which of the following is the correct observation of Ali?
(a) Maximum amount of water is left in beaker S, followed by beakers R, P and Q.
(b) Minimum amount of water is left in beaker S, followed by beakers R, P and Q.
(c) Maximum amount of water is left in beaker Q, followed by beakers P, R and S.
(d) Minimum amount of water is left in beaker Q, followed by beakers S, R and P.
49. Refer the given figure of different parts of a typical flower and select the correct
statements regarding it.
(i) After pollination, 'S' swells up and changes into a fruit and 'R' changes into a seed.
(ii) 'P' contains pollen grains.
(iii) The pollen grains are transferred from 'Q' to 'P' in self pollination.
(iv) 'U' is brightly colored and scented to attract insects that help in reproduction.
(v) Different flowers have 'T' of different colours.
(vi) 'P', 'V' and 'S' form the innermost part of a flower called pistil.
(a) (i), (ii), (iv) and (vi)
(b) (i), (iii), (v) and (vi)
(c) (ii) and (v)
(d) (iii), (iv) and (vi)
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50. People living on plains when go to high mountain regions, experiences breathless and
nauseated. This happens because mountains at a high altitude has low level of oxygen in
the atmosphere. Therefore, they have to breathe faster. After some days, they temporarily
change to adjust to the new changed conditions.
Read the given passage and answer the following questions.
a. What name is given to such feature of organism to temporarily change to overcome
changed conditions?
b. Select an another example of such feature.
a b
(a) Adaptation Thick layer of fur in polar bear
(b) Acclimatization Change in skin color due to climate
(c) Acclimatization Bending of plants towards sunlight
(d) Adaptation Streamlined body of birds
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Answer Key
1 d 2 d 3 d 4 d 5 a 6 b 7 b 8 c 9 d 10 a
11 a 12 c 13 c 14 a 15 c 16 c 17 d 18 a 19 b 20 a
21 a 22 b 23 a 24 d 25 d 26 d 27 b 28 b 29 c 30 d
31 a 32 a 33 d 34 a 35 a 36 c 37 b 38 a 39 d 40 b
41 d 42 d 43 c 44 c 45 d 46 b 47 d 48 a 49 b 50 b
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1. Which of the following statements is false?

2. Which of the following is the missing number?

3. Which shaded part best illustrates P + Q ?

8. Which of the following statements is true (figures not drawn to scale)?

(a) Area (Rectangle P) > Area (Rectangle Q)

9. Ratio of the number of cubes in figure I to figure II is

10. Which is the next figure?

NUMBERS, represents the ZERO, represents the NEGATIVE NUMBERS,

13. Three friends played a game.

14. Find the value of P and Q respectively.

(a) Rotatory motion

20. Which of the following statements are correct?

23. Which of the following statements is/are true?

24. A small compass is placed beside the middle of a bar magnet.

In which direction will the compass needle point?

26. Identify X and Y in the given Venn diagram.

29. Given figure shows various changes in the states of matter.

Which of the following processes occur on cooling?

Identify X and Y respectively.

32. Which of the following is an example of reversible change?

33. Refer the given three plants P, Q and R.

Which of the following is a suitable statement for the given plants?

36. Which of the following statements is correct regarding atmosphere?

Which of the following is correct for given graph?

39. Which of the following is an incorrect match?

Which of the following is correct for the part labelled X?

(a) Blood cells are formed in 'X'.

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