Updated on April 21, 2023
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Class 6 Science Chapter 10 MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) of Fun with Magnets. All the chapter 10 of class 6 science is now covered through MCQs with suitable answers for CBSE Session 2025-26. Practice here with these multiple choice objective questions with answers to prepare for exams and get good score in your upcoming tests.
Class 6 Science Chapter 10 MCQ Online Test for 2025-26
| Class: 6 | Science |
| Chapter: 10 | Fun with Magnets |
| Contents: | MCQ Online Test with Answers |
Class 6 Science Chapter 10 MCQ Test with Answers
Q1
Choose the wrong statement:
[A]. Heat can destroy magnetic properties of a magnet.
[B]. Magnets are made up of different materials and different shapes.
[C]. There is a maximum attraction in middle of a magnet.
[D]. Magnetite it does not show magnetic properties.
Q2
Attraction is seen between the poles of two bar magnet in the case of
[A]. North pole of one magnet with North pole of other.
[B]. North pole of one magnet with South pole of other
[C]. South pole of one magnet with South pole of other
[D]. All of these cases will show attraction
Q3
In a science quiz competition, Nancy are asked a question where she had to choose the statement which was/were incorrect?
[A]. One end of a freely suspended magnetite strip always pointed towards the north direction.
[B]. Due to this property, the freely suspended magnetite strip were used by sailors in the ships to find direction in olden times.
[C]. The pieces of magnetite rock are known as false magnets.
[D]. Some people believe that the natural magnet called magnetite was first discovered at a place called Magnesia in Turkey.
Q4
In the last year board examination, Rahul were asked a question where he had to choose the statement which was/were correct? Will you be able to answer this question?
[A]. Magnetic material can be magnetized which means that magnetic materials can be converted into magnets.
[B]. Those materials which are not attracted by a magnet are called nonmagnetic materials.
[C]. Most of materials around us are nonmagnetic materials.
[D]. All the above
Q6
It is a common observation that a pencil sharpener gets attracted by magnet through its plastic body:
[A]. As it is made of a special non-magnetic material.
[B]. As it is made of plastic.
[C]. As there is a steel blade.
[D]. As pencil sharpener body is made of cobalt and thermoplastic.
Q7
Which material can be made magnetic by hammering or stroking it with another magnet?
[A]. Glass rod
[B]. Copper wire
[C]. Iron nail
[D]. Lead tube
Q8
[A]. During any time of the day
[B]. Only after sunset and before sunset
[C]. Only before sunrise and after sunset
[D]. None of these
Q9
When iron fillings are kept near a magnet:
[A]. It aligns itself along magnetic field lines
[B]. It gets attracted towards north pole of magnet.
[C]. It gets attracted towards south pole of magnet
[D]. Nothing happens.
Q10
Naksh is doing his homework which is given by his teacher. Would you help him to choose the incorrect sentences?
[A]. The pull or attraction of a magnet cannot pass through magnetic materials like iron and steel objects.
[B]. The region of a magnet where the attraction of magnet is the strongest are called poles of the magnet.
[C]. One pole of the magnet is called north pole and the other pole of magnet is called south pole.
[D]. The pull or attraction of magnet cannot pass through non-magnetic materials, like plastic, paper etc.
Q11
Needle of a compass, if free to move will always orient:
[A]. In geographical north-south direction
[B]. In geographical east west direction
[C]. Along equator
[D]. In any arbitrary direction
Q12
Which one of the following things can be made into a magnet?
[A]. An eraser
[B]. A pencil
[C]. A plastic
[D]. A razor
Q13
Which of the following items cannot be picked up by a magnet?
[A]. Hair pins
[B]. Paper clips
[C]. Aluminum false
[D]. Iron nails
Q14
Which of the following in a ship helps to move it in the right direction?
[A]. Thermometer
[B]. Speedometer
[C]. An anchor
[D]. A compass
Q15
A magnet is made of:
[A]. Steel or copper
[B]. Steel or iron
[C]. Copper or aluminum
[D]. Aluminum or iron
Q16
The electromagnet is a:
[A]. Bar magnet
[B]. Damaged magnet
[C]. Temporary magnet
[D]. Permanent magnet
Q17
We can use a magnet to separate:
[A]. Rubber bands from pieces of aluminum foil
[B]. Pieces of copper wire from glass beads
[C]. Steel staples from sand
[D]. Steel bottle caps from iron fillings
Q18
A free-turning magnet will always rest in:
[A]. North-south direction
[B]. East west direction
[C]. South west direction
[D]. North east direction
Q19
What happens when we hit a magnet with a hammer?
[A]. It gains more magnetic force
[B]. It demagnetizes
[C]. The north and south poles change positions
[D]. Nothing happens
Q20
Arun appeared in class test but he confused to know the correct statement. Would you help him to know that?
[A]. Magnets are used to hold objects like stickers, refrigerator doors etc.
[B]. Magnets are used for making compass.
[C]. Magnets are used in telephones, doorbells, mixer and grinder, fans etc.
[D]. All the above
Q21
Ruhi is writing some statements, choose the incorrect statement and help him:
[A]. Magnet is used in refrigerator door to keep it tightly closed.
[B]. Magnets are used in some pencil boxes to keep their lids shut tightly.
[C]. Needle of a compass deflects when we brought a magnet near it.
[D]. Electromagnet is a permanent magnet.
Q22
In a science quiz competition, Nidhi are asked a question where she had to choose the statement which was/were incorrect?
[A]. The end of magnet which points towards the north direction is called north-seeking end or north pole of the magnet.
[B]. The end of magnet which points towards the south direction is called south-seeking end or south pole of the magnet.
[C]. Just like a freely suspended magnet, a freely pivoted magnet also always comes to rest along the north-south direction.
[D]. The global positioning system (GPS) navigation do not tells us about direction.
Q23
Which of the following statement is or are incorrect?
[A]. The same type of magnetic poles are called like poles.
[B]. The different types of magnetic poles are called unlike poles.
[C]. Like magnetic poles repel each other, unlike magnetic poles attract each other.
[D]. A freely suspended magnet always point in a west-south direction.
Q24
Neelima is writing some statements but she confused to know whether the statements are correct or not? If you know the answer to this question, then tell her:
[A]. Every magnet, whether big or small, has a north pole and south pole.
[B]. It is impossible to have a magnet having only one pole.
[C]. The maximum amount of iron filings sticks on the two ends or two poles of the bar magnet.
[D]. None of the above
Q25
Choose the correct statements:
[A]. A cylindrical magnet has only one pole.
[B]. Maximum iron filings stick in the middle of a bar magnet when it is brought near them.
[C]. Rubber is a magnetic material.
[D]. A nickel wire is attracted by magnet.
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Last Edited: April 21, 2023
