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on April 21, 2023, 9:35 AM
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Class 6 Science Chapter 8 MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) of Light, Shadows and Reflections. Practice all intext as well exercises questions here in the format of MCQs with suitable answers and explanation. All the questions are confined to NCERT Textbook only. Class 6 Science Chapter 8 MCQ Online Tests help the students during the exams also. It provides more revision in less time interval and help to score more in the exams.
Class 6 Science Chapter 8 MCQ Online Test for 2024-25
| Class: 6 | Science |
| Chapter: 8 | Light, Shadows and Reflections |
| Contents: | MCQ Online Test with Answer |
Class 6 Science Chapter 8 MCQ Tests with Answer
Q1
Which of the following statement is or are correct?
[A]. Light is a form of energy.
[B]. We need a source of light to make the object visible.
[C]. An object which gives out light is called a source of light.
[D]. All the above.
Q2
There is a light on earth even on a dark, cloudy day. This is because clouds are:
[A]. Opaque
[B]. Transparent
[C]. Translucent
[D]. Luminous
Q3
A device containing two plane mirrors which gives us a higher viewer than normal is:
[A]. Stethoscope
[B]. Microscope
[C]. Periscope
[D]. Telescope
Q4
Rikki is writing some statements, choose the incorrect statement and help him:
[A]. The planets can be seen in the sky because they are reflectors of sunlight.
[B]. The non-luminous objects can be seen only when light coming from a luminous object falls on them.
[C]. In day time, we can see a flower because it reflects sunlight falling on it into only our eyes.
[D]. We see most of the objects around us by the reflected light.
Q5
The plane mirror forms a:
[A]. Virtual image
[B]. Real image
[C]. Inverted image
[D]. Magnified image
Q6
Virendra is doing his homework which is given by his teacher. Would you help him to choose the correct sentences?
[A]. We can see many things kept in a room during the day on which sunlight does not fall directly.
[B]. We cannot see an object if light from that object does not reach our eyes.
[C]. We can see the tree, wall, book etc. because they reflect the light falling on them, in all directions.
[D]. All the above
Q7
As the sun rises in the sky, the shadow of a building:
[A]. Lengthens
[B]. Shortens
[C]. Widens
[D]. Darkens
Q8
Pragya is completed her science chapter where she wrote some statements. She wants to know whether the statements are correct or not? Pragya wants to take help from you:
[A]. We can see clearly through the transparent materials.
[B]. Those materials which allow all the light to pass through them are called transparent materials.
[C]. If we are able to see through an object clearly it is allowing all the light to pass through it and hence it is a non-transparent object.
[D]. None of the above
Q9
Priyanshi 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]. We cannot see anything through an opaque object.
[B]. Those materials which do not allow any light to pass through them are called opaque materials.
[C]. If we cannot see through an object at all, it is not allowing any light to pass through it and hence it is an opaque object.
[D]. All the above
Q11
In the last year board examination, Rahul were asked a question where he had to choose the statement which was/were incorrect? Will you be able to answer this question?
[A]. The formation of shadow by a source of light also suggests that the light travels in straight lines.
[B]. The fact that we cannot see around a corner also shows that light travels in a straight line.
[C]. The property of light travelling in straight lines is called rectilinear propagation of light.
[D]. None of the above
Q12
Recently, in a science class test, you are asked a question where you have to say whether the statements are correct or not?
[A]. Shadows are formed when light is stopped by an object.
[B]. An object forms shadow on the opposite side to the source of light.
[C]. The sunlight also forms shadow of the objects which are on the ground or near the ground.
[D]. Our shadow is shortest before the candle at night.
Q13
Which of the following characteristics is not exhibited by the shadow of an object?
[A]. Right side up
[B]. Same color as object
[C]. Can be formed on a screen
[D]. Can be bigger than the object
Q14
Paheli is writing some sentences about the requirement of the shadow of an object. Choose the correct statements:
[A]. A sources of light
[B]. An opaque object for obstruct the path of light
[C]. A screen on which the shadow can be seen
[D]. All the above.
Q15
We can see objects in a bright room because:
[A]. The objects give of light to the air
[B]. The objects reflect the light falling on them
[C]. The objects send light away from our eyes
[D]. Our eyes give of light to the objects
Q16
When the bird is flying high up in the air, even then the bird obstructs the sunlight falling on it but its shadows is not seen on the ground because:
[A]. Birds are too small to create the shadow.
[B]. The shadow of the bird can be seen from far away ground.
[C]. Shadow of the birds blends with the air particles where carbon absorb the shadow.
[D]. Ground is very far below the bird.
Q17
The sun in the early morning can cause a building to form a shadow. The shadow will be:
[A]. Fat
[B]. Long
[C]. Thin
[D]. Short
Q18
Which of the following material allows light to pass through it?
[A]. Copper
[B]. Wood
[C]. Rubber
[D]. Glass
Q19
Which of the following statement is or are incorrect?
[A]. A narrow beam of light is called a ray.
[B]. The process of sending back the light rays which fall on the surface of an object, is called reflection of light.
[C]. The objects having polished, shining surfaces reflect more light than objects having unpolished, dull surfaces.
[D]. None of the above
Q20
Consider the following statements and choose the incorrect one:
[A]. The image formed in a plane mirror is at the same distance behind the mirror as the object is in front of it.
[B]. The image in the plane mirror is of the same size as the object, neither large not diminished.
[C]. The image formed in a plane mirror is virtual.
[D]. The image in the plane mirror is inverted.
Q21
Vikas is doing his homework which is given by his teacher. Would you help him to choose the incorrect sentences?
[A]. The regular reflection of light by the smooth surface of a plane mirror produces an image of our face when we look into the mirror.
[B]. The image which can be obtained on a screen is called a real image.
[C]. A real image can be formed on a screen because light rays actually pass through it.
[D]. The image formed in a pinhole camera is an example of virtual image.
Q22
Rohit appeared in class test but he confused to know the correct statement. Would you help him to know that?
[A]. The virtual image is just an illusion.
[B]. The image which cannot be obtained on a screen is called a virtual image.
[C]. It is not possible to obtain a virtual image on the screen because light rays actually do not pass through it.
[D]. All the above.
Q23
Two students while sitting across a table looked down onto its top surface. They notice that they could see their own and each other’s image. The table top is likely to be made of:
[A]. Unpolished wood
[B]. Red stone
[C]. Glass sheet
[D]. Wood top covered with cloth
Q24
In a quiz competition, you are asked a question where you have to choose the statement which is/ are correct?
[A]. The dark part of the shadow is called umbra.
[B]. The partially dark part of the shadow is called penumbra.
[C]. Irrespective of the color of the object the shadow is always black.
[D]. All the above.
Q25
In a science quiz competition, Payal are asked a question where she had to choose the statement which was/were incorrect?
[A]. When the distance between the object and the source of light is decreased the shadow becomes larger.
[B]. When the distance between the object and the source of light is increased the shadow becomes smaller.
[C]. When the distance between the object and the screen is decreased the shadow become smaller.
[D]. None of the above
Practice here with the MCQ given above to prepare for terminal exams as well as final exams. Now MCQ are the main questions in most of the exams.
Last Edited: April 21, 2023
