Extra 40 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on the chapter:8 "Body Movements" for Class 6 Science (CBSE):
Which of the following is a ball and socket joint?
a) Knee joint
b) Elbow joint
c) Shoulder joint
d) Skull joint
Answer:
c) Shoulder joint
Which of these is an example of an immovable joint?
a) Hip joint
b) Skull joint
c) Shoulder joint
d) Ankle joint
Answer:
b) Skull joint
Which of these helps in movement of the body?
a) Bones
b) Joints
c) Muscles
d) All of the above
Answer:
d) All of the above
The human skeleton is made up of approximately how many bones?
a) 106
b) 206
c) 306
d) 406
Answer:
b) 206
Which of the following connects bones to muscles?
a) Tendons
b) Ligaments
c) Cartilage
d) None of these
Answer:
a) Tendons
What is the function of the rib cage?
a) Protects the heart and lungs
b) Helps in digestion
c) Helps in respiration
d) None of these
Answer:
a) Protects the heart and lungs
Which type of joint allows movement in all directions?
a) Hinge joint
b) Pivot joint
c) Ball and socket joint
d) Fixed joint
Answer:
c) Ball and socket joint
Which of the following is NOT a type of joint?
a) Hinge joint
b) Ball and socket joint
c) Fixed joint
d) Elastic joint
Answer:
d) Elastic joint
Which joint is present in the elbow?
a) Ball and socket joint
b) Hinge joint
c) Pivot joint
d) Gliding joint
Answer:
b) Hinge joint
Which part of the skeleton protects the brain?
a) Ribs
b) Skull
c) Spine
d) Pelvis
Answer:
b) Skull
The longest bone in the human body is the:
a)
Humerus
b) Tibia
c) Femur
d) Radius
Answer:
c) Femur
Which of the following is a hinge joint?
a) Shoulder
b) Hip
c) Elbow
d) Neck
Answer:
c) Elbow
The backbone is also called the:
a) Rib cage
b) Spine
c) Skull
d) Femur
Answer:
b) Spine
The movement of earthworms is due to:
a) Legs
b) Muscular contractions
c) Bones
d) Joints
Answer:
b) Muscular contractions
Which animal moves with the help of pseudopodia?
a) Fish
b) Snail
c) Amoeba
d) Cockroach
Answer:
c) Amoeba
Which part of the body moves when you nod your head?
a) Shoulder joint
b) Pivot joint
c) Ball and socket joint
d) Hinge joint
Answer:
b) Pivot joint
Which animal has an exoskeleton?
a) Snake
b) Dog
c) Cockroach
d) Human
Answer:
c) Cockroach
Which joint allows rotation of the head?
a) Ball and socket joint
b) Pivot joint
c) Hinge joint
d) Fixed joint
Answer:
b) Pivot joint
How do birds move in the air?
a) Walking
b) Jumping
c) Flying
d) Crawling
Answer:
c) Flying
What connects two bones together?
a) Tendons
b) Ligaments
c) Muscles
d) Cartilage
Answer:
b) Ligaments
Which part of the skeleton helps us in standing upright?
a) Skull
b) Spine
c) Ribs
d) Pelvis
Answer:
b) Spine
Which of these animals move by slithering?
a) Fish
b) Snail
c) Snake
d) Frog
Answer:
c) Snake
Which body part does a cockroach use for movement?
a) Legs
b) Wings
c) Both a and b
d) None of these
Answer:
c) Both a and b
How does a fish move in water?
a) By its fins and tail
b) By its legs
c) By its wings
d) By crawling
Answer:
a) By its fins and tail
The skeletal system gives our body:
a) Shape
b) Support
c) Protection
d) All of the above
Answer:
d) All of the above
What helps earthworms move?
a) Legs
b) Feet
c) Muscular body
d) None of these
Answer:
c) Muscular body
Which of these animals move by crawling?
a) Birds
b) Fish
c) Snakes
d) Kangaroo
Answer:
c) Snakes
What is the function of the skull?
a) Helps in movement
b) Protects the brain
c) Produces blood
d) Helps in respiration
Answer:
b) Protects the brain
Which joint is found in the knee?
a) Ball and socket
b) Hinge
c) Pivot
d) Fixed
Answer:
b) Hinge
The body part that helps a fish move forward is:
a) Gills
b) Tail
c) Wings
d) Tentacles
Answer:
b) Tail
Which body part helps a bird to fly?
a) Tail
b) Feathers
c) Beak
d) Legs
Answer:
b) Feathers
Which system works with the skeletal system to help in movement?
a) Digestive system
b) Muscular system
c) Respiratory system
d) Nervous system
Answer:
b) Muscular system
How many bones are present in the skull?
a) 20
b) 22
c) 26
d) 30
Answer:
b) 22
Which joint is present in our fingers?
a) Ball and socket
b) Pivot
c) Hinge
d) Gliding
Answer:
c) Hinge
Which of these animals have an internal skeleton?
a) Fish
b) Cockroach
c) Snail
d) Earthworm
Answer:
a) Fish
Which part of the skeleton protects the spinal cord?
a) Ribs
b) Skull
c) Vertebral column
d) Pelvis
Answer:
c) Vertebral column
Which of these has a shell for protection?
a) Fish
b) Snail
c) Frog
d) Lion
Answer:
b) Snail
Muscles work in:
a) Groups
b) Pairs
c) Singles
d) None of these
Answer:
b) Pairs
Which part of our body contains the most bones?
a) Arms
b) Skull
c) Legs
d) Hands and feet
Answer:
d) Hands and feet
Which part of the skeleton helps in running?
a) Skull
b) Ribs
c) Spine
d) Legs
Answer:
d) Legs
