Class 6 Science Chapter 4 Exploring Magnets MCQ Practice

01 Science

Magnets have two poles.

A True

B False

02 Science

A compass uses a small magnetized needle.

A True

B False

03 Science

Which of these is a source of information about Earth’s magnetism in daily life?

A compass direction

B spoon shape

C book colour

D plate size

04 Science

Why are magnets said to have poles in pairs?

A both north and south poles are always present together

B poles can exist separately in ordinary magnets

C only north poles exist

D only south poles exist

05 Science

A compass needle is a:

A small magnet

B plastic strip

C glass rod

D wooden pointer

06 Science

Which statement best compares a magnetic and a non-magnetic material?

A a magnetic material is attracted by magnets, while a non-magnetic one is not

B both are attracted equally

C only non-magnetic materials have poles

D only magnetic materials have mass

07 Science

The two poles of a magnet are:

A north and south

B east and west

C top and bottom

D left and right

08 Science

Iron filings gather more near the poles of a magnet.

A True

B False

09 Science

Which property helps separate iron filings from sand?

A magnetism

B transparency

C smell

D colour only

10 Science

Why do like poles repel?

A it is a basic magnetic property

B they turn into south poles

C they always break

D they stop being magnets