CISCE Board - Class 6 previous year questions (PYQ)

2026 (1617 questions)

Q1.

In Physics, consider the Phenomenon responsible for the twinkling of stars in the night sky. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

Dispersion of light by water droplets

(B)

Atmospheric refraction of starlight through turbulent air layers of varying refractive indices

(C)

Diffraction of light by interstellar dust

(D)

Total internal reflection inside clouds

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Q2.

In Physics, consider the Speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum according to Maxwell. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

c = \mu_0 \varepsilon_0

(B)

c = \frac{\mu_0}{\varepsilon_0}

(C)

c = \sqrt{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}

(D)

c = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}} \approx 3 \times 10^8 \text{ m/s}

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2025 (225 questions)

Q1.

In Chemistry, examine the topic of Periodic trend of electronegativity across a period from left to right. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)

Electronegativity remains constant across representative elements

(B)

Electronegativity first decreases then sharply increases

(C)

Electronegativity increases due to increase in effective nuclear charge ($Z_{\text{eff}}$) and decrease in atomic radius

(D)

Electronegativity decreases due to shielding effect

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Q2.

In Chemistry, examine the topic of Avogadro's number and definition of one mole of a substance. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)

6.022 \times 10^{22} particles

(B)

6.022 \times 10^{23} elementary entities (atoms, molecules, or ions)

(C)

602 \times 10^{-19} particles

(D)

011 \times 10^{23} particles

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2024 (493 questions)

Q1.

First War of Independence (1857): What was the immediate military trigger in 'Water Bodies: Oceans, Seas, Lakes and Rivers'?

(A)

Introduction of the Enfield rifle with greased cartridges offensive to Hindu and Muslim sepoys (Water Bodies: Oceans, Seas, Lakes and Rivers)

(B)

Treaty of Bassein

(C)

Abolition of Sati alone

(D)

None of these

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Q2.

Solve the linear equation for $x$: $8x + 5 = 61$.

(A)

x = 7

(B)

x = 6

(C)

x = 9

(D)

x = 8

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2023 (204 questions)

Q1.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Highest peak in India located in the Karakoram range.

(A)

Kamet (7,756 m)

(B)

Kanchenjunga (8,586 m)

(C)

K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen, 8,611 m)

(D)

Nanda Devi (7,816 m)

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Q2.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Highest peak in India located in the Karakoram range.

(A)

Kamet (7,756 m)

(B)

Kanchenjunga (8,586 m)

(C)

K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen, 8,611 m)

(D)

Nanda Devi (7,816 m)

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2022 (202 questions)

Q1.

Solve the linear equation for $x$: $2x + 3 = 19$.

(A)

x = 10

(B)

x = 8

(C)

x = 7

(D)

x = 9

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Q2.

In Physics, consider the SI unit of electric current and magnetic flux density. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

Volt (V) and Weber (Wb)

(B)

Ohm (Ω) and Henry (H)

(C)

Ampere (A) and Tesla (T)

(D)

Coulomb (C) and Gauss (G)

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2021 (225 questions)

Q1.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Sector of the Indian economy that includes agriculture, dairy, fishing, and forestry.

(A)

Tertiary Sector (Services & Banking)

(B)

Primary Sector, directly dependent on exploitation of natural resources

(C)

Secondary Sector (Manufacturing & Industry)

(D)

Quaternary Sector (Research & Information)

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Q2.

In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Process by which green plants release water vapor into the atmosphere primarily through stomata.

(A)

Guttation

(B)

Imbibition

(C)

Respiration

(D)

Transpiration, which drives sap ascent and cools plant tissues

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2020 (180 questions)

Q1.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Active to Passive voice transformation: 'The government has constructed a new bridge across the river.'.

(A)

A new bridge was constructed across the river by the government.

(B)

A new bridge has been constructed across the river by the government.

(C)

A new bridge had been constructed across the river by the government.

(D)

A new bridge is being constructed across the river by the government.

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Q2.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Appropriate preposition: 'He was thoroughly accustomed _____ working under strict deadlines.'.

(A)

in

(B)

for

(C)

to

(D)

with

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2019 (186 questions)

Q1.

In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Structural and functional filtration unit of the human kidney.

(A)

Hepatic lobule

(B)

Nephron, consisting of glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, and renal tubule

(C)

Neuron

(D)

Alveolus

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Q2.

In Physics, consider the Condition for Total Internal Reflection (TIR) to occur at an interface. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

Light must be monochromatic and linearly polarized

(B)

Light travels from rarer to denser medium with $i < i_c$

(C)

Light must travel from an optically denser to rarer medium and angle of incidence must exceed critical angle ($i > i_c$)

(D)

Angle of incidence must equal angle of refraction ($i = r$)

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2018 (215 questions)

Q1.

In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Structural and functional filtration unit of the human kidney.

(A)

Hepatic lobule

(B)

Alveolus

(C)

Nephron, consisting of glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, and renal tubule

(D)

Neuron

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Q2.

In Chemistry, examine the topic of Type of chemical bond formed by complete transfer of electrons between atoms of high electronegativity difference. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)

Electrovalent (Ionic) Bond

(B)

Covalent Bond

(C)

Hydrogen Bond

(D)

Coordinate (Dative) Bond

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2017 (197 questions)

Q1.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Year of the historic Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha) led by Mahatma Gandhi.

(A)

1920 (Non-Cooperation Movement)

(B)

1930 (commenced from Sabarmati Ashram on March 12, 1930)

(C)

1919 (Rowlatt Satyagraha)

(D)

1942 (Quit India Movement)

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Q2.

In Chemistry, examine the topic of Reagent used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)

Neutral FeCl3 solution

(B)

Lucas reagent

(C)

Tollens' reagent (Ammoniacal Silver Nitrate) which gives a silver mirror with aldehydes

(D)

Ninhydrin reagent

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2016 (205 questions)

Q1.

In Physics, consider the Phenomenon responsible for the twinkling of stars in the night sky. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

Diffraction of light by interstellar dust

(B)

Total internal reflection inside clouds

(C)

Atmospheric refraction of starlight through turbulent air layers of varying refractive indices

(D)

Dispersion of light by water droplets

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Q2.

In Physics, consider the Conservation principle underlying Kirchhoff's Junction Rule (Current Law). Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

Conservation of Energy

(B)

Conservation of Linear Momentum

(C)

Conservation of Electric Charge ($\sum I_{\text{in}} = \sum I_{\text{out}}$)

(D)

Conservation of Angular Momentum

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2015 (211 questions)

Q1.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Central Bank of India established in 1935 responsible for monetary policy and currency issuance.

(A)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

(B)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

(C)

State Bank of India (SBI)

(D)

NITI Aayog

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Q2.

In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Powerhouse of the eukaryotic cell responsible for cellular respiration and ATP synthesis.

(A)

Golgi apparatus, packaging lipids

(B)

Mitochondria, containing enzymes for the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation

(C)

Ribosomes, synthesizing proteins

(D)

Lysosomes, digesting cellular debris

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