What is the passage's view on new discoveries?

They don't change our understanding

Why is the Earth unique according to the passage?

It is the only planet with life

What does the passage suggest about the scientific method?

It is about following a process

Why does the passage emphasize curiosity?

Because it is the basis of science

Because it is necessary for science

Because it makes learning science enjoyable

Why does the passage mention the kitchen, playground, and outer space?

To highlight scientific connections

To show that science is unpredictable

To emphasize that science is everywhere

To show the diversity of science

Why does the passage mention a leaf of grass or a vast forest?

To discuss biological diversity

NCERT Solutions Class 6 Science Chapter 1 – The Wonderful World of Science

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Chapter Introduction

Science is a journey of curiosity and discovery, helping us explore the world through questions, observations, and experiments. It’s all around us — from daily life to the vast universe — and anyone with a questioning mind can think like a scientist!

हिंदी में (Hindi)

विज्ञान जिज्ञासा और खोज की एक यात्रा है, जो हमें सवाल पूछने, निरीक्षण करने और प्रयोग करने के माध्यम से दुनिया को समझने में मदद करता है। विज्ञान हमारे चारों ओर है — चाहे वह दैनिक जीवन हो या विशाल ब्रह्मांड — और जो कोई भी सवाल करने वाला मन रखता है, वह वैज्ञानिक की तरह सोच सकता है!

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Q1. How does the passage describe science?

Q2. What quality is essential for learning science, according to the passage?

Q3. What is science compared to in the passage?

Q4. Why is science considered a big adventure?

Q5. What does the passage suggest about the nature of science?

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Tough Words (Glossary)

Curious

Meaning: Eager to know or learn

अर्थ: जिज्ञासु

"Children are naturally curious."

Exploring

Meaning: Travelling to learn or discover

अर्थ: अन्वेषण करना

"He loves exploring new places."

Fascinating

Meaning: Extremely interesting

अर्थ: रोमांचक

"Space is a fascinating subject."

Universe

Meaning: All space and everything in it

अर्थ: ब्रह्मांड

"The universe is vast."

Secrets

Meaning: Things kept hidden

अर्थ: रहस्य

"The book reveals old secrets."

Adventure

Meaning: An exciting experience

अर्थ: साहसिक कार्य

"Climbing mountains is an adventure."

Massive

Meaning: Very large

अर्थ: विशाल

"A massive elephant walked by."

Mysteries

Meaning: Things difficult to understand

अर्थ: रहस्य

"The sea holds many mysteries."

Unravel

Meaning: Solve or explain

अर्थ: सुलझाना

"Scientists unravel mysteries."

Groundbreaking

Meaning: New and important

अर्थ: क्रांतिकारी

"He made a groundbreaking discovery."

Vastness

Meaning: Very great size

अर्थ: विशालता

"The vastness of space amazed him."

Puzzle

Meaning: A game or problem to solve

अर्थ: पहेली

"This puzzle is very hard."

Discovery

Meaning: Finding something new

अर्थ: खोज

"The discovery of fire changed life."

Knowledge

Meaning: Information or understanding

अर्थ: ज्ञान

"Books give us knowledge."

Thought-provoking

Meaning: Making you think deeply

अर्थ: विचारोत्तेजक

"It was a thought-provoking story."

Experiment

Meaning: A test to learn something

अर्थ: प्रयोग

"He did an experiment in class."

Connected

Meaning: Linked or related

अर्थ: जुड़ा हुआ

"All subjects are connected."

Environment

Meaning: The surroundings we live in

अर्थ: पर्यावरण

"We must protect the environment."

Survive

Meaning: Continue to live

अर्थ: जीवित रहना

"Animals need food to survive."

Transform

Meaning: To change completely

अर्थ: रूपांतरित करना

"The caterpillar transforms into a butterfly."

Cuisine

Meaning: Style of cooking

अर्थ: पाक शैली

"Italian cuisine is tasty."

Substance

Meaning: A type of material

अर्थ: पदार्थ

"Water is a liquid substance."

Freeze

Meaning: Turn into ice

अर्थ: जमना

"Water freezes at 0°C."

Steam

Meaning: Hot water vapour

अर्थ: भाप

"Steam rises from hot tea."

Materials

Meaning: Matter from which things are made

अर्थ: सामग्री

"Wood and plastic are materials."

Ignite

Meaning: Start burning / excite

अर्थ: सुलगाना / प्रज्वलित करना

"The idea ignited his interest."

Inquiry

Meaning: Act of asking questions

अर्थ: जिज्ञासा / पूछताछ

"He made an inquiry about the train."

Scientific

Meaning: Based on science

अर्थ: वैज्ञानिक

"He gave a scientific reason."

Method

Meaning: A way of doing something

अर्थ: विधि

"We need a new method."

Analyse

Meaning: Examine carefully

अर्थ: विश्लेषण करना

"She analysed the problem."

Electrician

Meaning: One who fixes electrical things

अर्थ: बिजली मिस्त्री

"The electrician repaired the fan."

Situation

Meaning: A set of conditions

अर्थ: स्थिति

"The situation is serious."

Capabilities

Meaning: Abilities / skills

अर्थ: क्षमताएँ

"He has great capabilities."

Observe

Meaning: To watch carefully

अर्थ: निरीक्षण करना

"Observe the stars at night."

Embark

Meaning: Start a journey

अर्थ: यात्रा आरंभ करना

"They embarked on a trip."

Exciting

Meaning: Full of fun and energy

अर्थ: रोमांचक

"It was an exciting game."

Journey

Meaning: A trip or travel

अर्थ: यात्रा

"They went on a long journey."

Delightful

Meaning: Very pleasant

अर्थ: मनमोहक

"It was a delightful evening."

Fever

Meaning: High body temperature

अर्थ: बुखार

"He has a high fever."

Magnet

Meaning: A thing that attracts iron

अर्थ: चुंबक

"This magnet is strong."

Team

Meaning: Group working together

अर्थ: दल

"Our team won the match."

Beyond

Meaning: On the other side / further

अर्थ: परे / आगे

"The park is beyond the river."

Figure

Meaning: Number or shape

अर्थ: आकृति / संख्या

"He drew a triangle figure."

Daily

Meaning: Everyday

अर्थ: दैनिक

"This is my daily routine."

Wonders

Meaning: Amazing things

अर्थ: आश्चर्य

"The world is full of wonders."

Spirit

Meaning: Energy or feeling

अर्थ: भावना / उत्साह

"He has a strong spirit."

Together

Meaning: With others

अर्थ: साथ में

"We worked together."

Amazing

Meaning: Very surprising

अर्थ: अद्भुत

"The magician did an amazing trick."

Wondering

Meaning: Feeling curious

अर्थ: सोचते रहना / आश्चर्य करना

"She kept wondering about the mystery."

Ch 2: Diversity In The Living World

NCERT Solutions Class 6 Science Chapter 1 – The Wonderful World of Science

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Important Points

Practice MCQ Questions (33 questions)

Q1. How does the passage describe science?

Q2. What quality is essential for learning science, according to the passage?

Q3. What is science compared to in the passage?

Q4. Why is science considered a big adventure?

Q5. What does the passage suggest about the nature of science?

Q6. What is the passage's view on new discoveries?

Q7. Why is the Earth unique according to the passage?

Q8. What is one example of a daily life situation where the scientific method is applied?

Q9. Why do scientists work in teams, as mentioned in the passage?

Q10. What is the passage's suggestion for when you can't find an answer yourself?

Q11. According to the passage, what is important for understanding the world?

Q12. What does the passage suggest about the scientific method?

Q13. Why does the passage emphasize curiosity?

Q14. What is a common example of applying the scientific method in the passage?

Q15. What should we do when we encounter something unknown, according to the passage?

Q16. What is one of the activities suggested in the passage?

Q17. What does the passage suggest about questions?

Q18. Why does the passage mention that science is rarely done alone?

Q19. What does the passage compare to a giant unending jigsaw puzzle?

Q20. Why does the passage mention the kitchen, playground, and outer space?

Q21. What does the passage suggest about food in India?

Q22. How does the passage describe water?

Q23. What does the passage suggest about materials?

Q24. What is an example of a natural phenomenon mentioned in the passage?

Q25. Why does the passage mention a leaf of grass or a vast forest?

Q26. What is the significance of the title of the book mentioned in the passage?

Q27. What is the main focus of the book described in the passage?

Q28. What is an example of a scientific observation mentioned in the passage?

Q29. What is the passage's suggestion for making new discoveries?

Q30. What is the first step of the scientific method described in the passage?

Q31. What happens when a piece of the "science puzzle" is misplaced?

Q32. What transforms into a butterfly, as mentioned in the passage?

Q33. What is needed to grow, besides food?