Fun with Magnets – CBSE Class 6 Science MCQs
Fun with Magnets – CBSE Class 6 Science MCQs
Class: 6 | Subject: Science
Section 11: Magnetism
Topic: Fun with Magnets
Based on NCERT | CBSE Board Examination Pattern
Section 11: Magnetism
Topic: Fun with Magnets
Based on NCERT | CBSE Board Examination Pattern
1. A material that gets attracted towards a magnet is called:
Answer: B. Magnetic material
Magnetic materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are attracted by magnets because their internal domains align with magnetic fields.
Magnetic materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are attracted by magnets because their internal domains align with magnetic fields.
2. Which of the following is a magnetic material?
Answer: C. Iron
Iron is strongly attracted to magnets and is widely used to make magnetic objects.
Iron is strongly attracted to magnets and is widely used to make magnetic objects.
3. The two ends of a magnet are called:
Answer: B. Poles
Every magnet has two poles — North and South — where magnetic force is strongest.
Every magnet has two poles — North and South — where magnetic force is strongest.
4. Like poles of two magnets:
Answer: B. Repel
North–North or South–South poles push each other away due to similar magnetic fields.
North–North or South–South poles push each other away due to similar magnetic fields.
5. Unlike poles:
Answer: B. Attract
North and South poles pull each other due to opposite magnetic forces.
North and South poles pull each other due to opposite magnetic forces.
6. The property of a magnet to point North–South is called:
Answer: B. Directional property
A freely suspended magnet always aligns along Earth’s magnetic field.
A freely suspended magnet always aligns along Earth’s magnetic field.
7. The end pointing towards North is called:
Answer: B. North pole
This pole seeks Earth’s geographic North direction.
This pole seeks Earth’s geographic North direction.
8. A compass contains:
Answer: B. Magnetized needle
The needle aligns with Earth’s magnetic field to show directions.
The needle aligns with Earth’s magnetic field to show directions.
9. Which shape magnet is commonly used in compasses?
Answer: A. Bar magnet
Compass needles are thin bar magnets for accurate alignment.
Compass needles are thin bar magnets for accurate alignment.
10. Magnetic force is strongest at the:
Answer: B. Poles
Magnetic field lines are densest at poles, making force strongest.
Magnetic field lines are densest at poles, making force strongest.
11. A magnet broken into two pieces will form:
Answer: B
Each piece develops its own North and South poles.
Each piece develops its own North and South poles.
12. Temporary magnets are made of:
Answer: B
Iron loses magnetism quickly, so it is used for temporary magnets.
Iron loses magnetism quickly, so it is used for temporary magnets.
13. Permanent magnets are usually made of:
Answer: A
Steel retains magnetism for a long time.
Steel retains magnetism for a long time.
14. Which is a natural magnet?
Answer: A
Lodestone is a naturally occurring magnet.
Lodestone is a naturally occurring magnet.
15. Magnetic materials are used in:
Answer: A
Magnets keep refrigerator doors tightly closed.
Magnets keep refrigerator doors tightly closed.
16. A horseshoe magnet has poles at:
Answer: B
Poles lie at the two ends of the U-shape.
Poles lie at the two ends of the U-shape.
17. Which instrument shows directions?
Answer: B
A compass uses a magnetized needle to indicate directions.
A compass uses a magnetized needle to indicate directions.
18. Magnets attract objects made of:
Answer: B
Iron is ferromagnetic and strongly attracted.
Iron is ferromagnetic and strongly attracted.
19. The space around a magnet where force is felt is:
Answer: A
Magnetic field is the region where magnetic force acts.
Magnetic field is the region where magnetic force acts.
20. Rubbing iron with a magnet makes it:
Answer: B
This process aligns domains, magnetizing the iron.
This process aligns domains, magnetizing the iron.