Motion and Measurement of Distances – MCQs Class 6
Motion and Measurement of Distances – MCQs Class 6
Class: 6 | Subject: Science | Section: Motion & Measurement | Topic: Motion and Measurement of Distances | CBSE Board Examination
Instructions: These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are designed strictly as per the NCERT syllabus, making them ideal for CBSE Class 6 Science examination standard. Each answer includes detailed explanation for concept clarity.
1. Motion means:
Answer: b) Change in position
An object is said to be in motion if its position changes with time relative to a reference point.
An object is said to be in motion if its position changes with time relative to a reference point.
2. Which of the following shows motion?
Answer: b)
A flying bird changes position continuously.
A flying bird changes position continuously.
3. SI unit of length is:
Answer: b)
Meter is the standard SI unit.
Meter is the standard SI unit.
4. Distance between two cities is measured in:
Answer: c)
Kilometers are suitable for long distances.
Kilometers are suitable for long distances.
5. 1 meter =
Answer: b)
1 m = 100 cm.
1 m = 100 cm.
6. Which instrument measures length?
Answer: b)
Scale/ruler measures length.
Scale/ruler measures length.
7. Tailor uses:
Answer: b)
Tape is flexible for body measurements.
Tape is flexible for body measurements.
8. Motion of a swing is:
Answer: c)
It repeats at equal intervals.
It repeats at equal intervals.
9. Motion in straight line:
Answer: c)
Straight path motion.
Straight path motion.
10. Earth revolves in:
Answer: b)
Orbit is nearly circular.
Orbit is nearly circular.
11. Device to measure very small length:
Answer: b)
Measures small dimensions accurately.
Measures small dimensions accurately.
12. Odometer measures:
Answer: b)
Installed in vehicles.
Installed in vehicles.
13. Motion of fan blades:
Answer: a)
Rotates about axis.
Rotates about axis.
14. Standard unit avoids:
Answer: a)
Ensures uniformity worldwide.
Ensures uniformity worldwide.
15. Handspan is:
Answer: b)
Varies person to person.
Varies person to person.
16. Motion of pendulum:
Answer: b)
Back-and-forth motion.
Back-and-forth motion.
17. Distance is always:
Answer: c)
It is scalar magnitude.
It is scalar magnitude.
18. Motion of bees:
Answer: a)
No fixed path.
No fixed path.
19. Unit used by scientists globally:
Answer: c)
International System of Units.
International System of Units.
20. Measuring curved line uses:
Answer: a)
Thread follows curve then measured on scale.
Thread follows curve then measured on scale.
