At Bodhiclasses, we empower learners to go beyond textbooks. Understanding life begins with observing the world around us — and Chapter 10: Living Creatures: Exploring Their Characteristics brings this wonder to your classroom. To make revision easier and more effective, we’ve created extra questions and answers including MCQs, True/False, short answers, and higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) based on the NCERT syllabus for Class 6 Science.
Let’s dive into this lively chapter with insightful practice questions.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of Living Creatures
- Which of the following is not a characteristic of living beings?
A) Growth
B) Breathing
C) Shining
D) Reproduction
✅ Answer: C) Shining - What helps plants to breathe?
A) Roots
B) Leaves
C) Stomata
D) Flowers
✅ Answer: C) Stomata - Which plant folds its leaves when touched?
A) Rose
B) Peepal
C) Mango
D) Touch-me-not
✅ Answer: D) Touch-me-not - Which of these organisms undergoes metamorphosis?
A) Cat
B) Frog
C) Cow
D) Dog
✅ Answer: B) Frog - The presence of which of the following is essential for seed germination?
A) Air
B) Water
C) Warmth
D) All of these
✅ Answer: D) All of these - Which of the following stages is part of a mosquito’s life cycle?
A) Egg → Chick → Mosquito
B) Egg → Pupa → Tadpole
C) Egg → Larva → Pupa → Adult
D) Egg → Pupa → Frog
✅ Answer: C) Egg → Larva → Pupa → Adult - Which part of the plant grows towards gravity?
A) Stem
B) Leaves
C) Flowers
D) Root
✅ Answer: D) Root - A non-living thing cannot:
A) Move
B) Reproduce
C) Grow
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D) All of the above - Which scientist proved that plants respond to stimuli?
A) C.V. Raman
B) Homi Bhabha
C) Jagadish Chandra Bose
D) Aryabhata
✅ Answer: C) Jagadish Chandra Bose - What is the process of removing waste from the body called?
A) Respiration
B) Reproduction
C) Growth
D) Excretion
✅ Answer: D) Excretion
True or False Questions of Living Creatures
- All living beings reproduce. ✅
- Rocks grow and respire. ❌
- Plants do not respond to stimuli. ❌
- Movement is observed only in animals. ❌
- A car moves on its own, so it is living. ❌
- Seeds require oxygen and water to germinate. ✅
- A frog’s tail helps it swim during the tadpole stage. ✅
- Excretion occurs only in humans. ❌
- Plants need sunlight for germination. ❌
- A wooden log is non-living. ✅
One Mark Questions (with Answers)
- What are the seven characteristics of living beings?
✅ Movement, Growth, Nutrition, Respiration, Excretion, Response to stimuli, Reproduction - Name a plant that shows movement on touch.
✅ Touch-me-not (Mimosa) - What is the function of stomata in plants?
✅ Stomata help in respiration. - Which insect lays eggs in stagnant water?
✅ Mosquito - What is the name of the scientist who showed plants can respond?
✅ Jagadish Chandra Bose - What is the first stage in the life cycle of a plant?
✅ Seed - What is the stage of a frog’s life when it swims using its tail?
✅ Tadpole - Which process involves removal of waste in animals?
✅ Excretion - Do seeds need light to germinate?
✅ No - What happens to the shoot during seed germination?
✅ It grows upward, away from gravity.
Two Mark Questions (with Answers)
- Give two differences between living and non-living things.
✅ Living things grow and reproduce; non-living things do not. - Why do seeds need air and water to germinate?
✅ Air (oxygen) is needed for respiration; water softens the seed coat and activates enzymes. - Explain why a wooden table is considered non-living.
✅ It was once part of a living tree, but now it cannot grow, breathe, or reproduce. - How do frogs and mosquitoes differ in their life cycle stages?
✅ Frogs: Egg → Tadpole → Froglet → Adult
Mosquitoes: Egg → Larva → Pupa → Adult - How can we prevent mosquito breeding at home?
✅ Do not allow water to stagnate; use kerosene on water surfaces to block air entry.
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
- If a plant does not get sunlight but has water and air, will it germinate and grow well? Explain.
✅ It will germinate (sunlight not needed initially), but later growth will be stunted due to lack of photosynthesis. - Why do you think nature has designed metamorphosis in frogs and mosquitoes?
✅ It helps them adapt to both aquatic and terrestrial environments, reducing competition with adults for food. - Can a seed stored in dry, airtight containers still be considered living? Why or why not?
✅ Yes, because it is dormant. It shows no visible signs of life but can germinate when conditions are right. - You see a robot moving, responding to commands, and talking. Is it living? Justify.
✅ No, it is a machine. It cannot grow, reproduce, or carry out life processes on its own. - If a plant does not respond to any stimulus but is green and growing, is it alive? Why?
✅ Yes, it is alive. It may not respond visibly, but it shows growth and photosynthesis, which are signs of life.
