CBSE Class 6 Science Diversity in the Living World (Class 6 NCERT New) Quiz 14

1. Maya talks about seeing plants with beautiful bright flowers, rhododendrons, in the Shola forests of Nilgiris. Here, rhododendrons are of shorter height and have smaller leaves to survive through the heavy winds on mountain tops. However, Pema, who is from Sikkim, has observed rhododendrons in the nearby mountains to be taller. So, even plants such as rhododendrons may exhibit different features in different regions to survive the conditions of those regions.

A Tall height B Short height and small leaves C Large leaves D No flowers

2. Fill in the blank: The streamlined body of fish helps them to ___ in water.

A swim B fly C jump D crawl

3. Which of the following features help camels to survive in the desert?

A They can preserve water in their bodies and excrete small amounts of urine. B They have thick fur to keep them warm in cold climates. C They eat only fresh green grass. D They need to drink water every day.

4. What is biodiversity?

A The variety of plants and animals found in a particular region or ecosystem B The process of grouping plants and animals C The study of plant stems D The classification of animals

5. Fill in the blank: Biodiversity refers to the rich variety of _______ and _______ found in a particular region or ecosystem.

A plants, animals B rocks, minerals C water, air D soil, sunlight

6. Based on plant size and structure, plants are divided into: Herbs and Shrubs. Herbs are ______ plants with ______ stems. Shrubs are ______-sized plants with ______ stems.

A Herbs are small plants with soft stems. Shrubs are medium-sized plants with woody stems. B Herbs are large plants with woody stems. Shrubs are small-sized plants with soft stems. C Herbs are medium plants with hard stems. Shrubs are small-sized plants with soft stems. D Herbs are medium plants with soft stems. Shrubs are large-sized plants with woody stems.

7. Why is maintaining biodiversity important?

A It supports ecological balance and ensures the survival of different species B It helps plants grow faster C It increases the number of animals D It makes plants and animals similar

8. Plants and animals can be classified based on their similarities and differences.

A True B False

9. Fill in the blank: Trees are ______ plants with strong trunks.

A large B small C weak D short

10. Fill in the blank: Monocots are plants with ______ seed leaf.

A one B two C three D four