CBSE Class 6 Mathematics Question Paper

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This is a CBSE Class 6 Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper, carrying a total of 90 marks and a duration of 3 hours. The paper is divided into four sections: A, B, C, and D. Section A contains 4 questions worth 1 mark each. Section B includes 6 questions, each carrying 2 marks. Section C comprises 10 questions, with each question valued at 3 marks. Section D consists of 11 questions, each worth 4 marks. All questions are compulsory, and students are instructed to read the paper carefully and answer legibly. The use of calculators is not permitted. Solving this board question paper will help students understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, thereby enhancing their preparation for the final examinations.

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BoardCBSE
Class6
SubjectMathematics
LanguageEnglish
TypePrevious Year Question Paper
Exam typeBoard Exam

Paper pattern

The question paper consists of 31 questions divided into four sections A, B, C and D. Section A comprises of 4 questions of 1 mark each, section B comprises of 6 questions of 2 marks each, Section C comprises of 10 questions of 3 marks each and Section D comprises of 11 questions of 4 marks each.

Topics covered

Paper topics

  • Geometry
  • Number Theory
  • Integers
  • Fractions
  • Decimals
  • Mensuration
  • Data Handling
  • Algebra

Important topics

  • Geometry
  • Number Theory
  • Integers
  • Fractions
  • Decimals
  • Mensuration
  • Data Handling
  • Algebra

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Mathematics

Date:

Class: VI M. M: 90

Time: 3 hrs General Instructions:

  1. Read the question paper carefully and answer legibly.
  2. All questions are compulsory.
  3. The question paper consist of 31 questions divided into four sections A,B,C and D Section A comprises of 4 question of 1 mark each, section B comprises of 6 questions of 2 marks each, Section C comprises of 10 questions of 3 marks each and Section D comprises of 11 questions of 4 marks each
  4. Use of calculators is not permitted.

Section – A

Q1. Write the number of faces of a cuboid. Q2. What will be the HCF of two consecutive odd numbers? Q3. Give an example of a regular quadrilateral. Q4. Write the greatest negative integer.

Section – B

Q5. a) Find the product of the successor and predecessor of 999. 1

  1. How many whole numbers are there between 25 and 49? 1

Q6. a) What is 8 more than (-9) equal to? 1

  1. Write the successor of (-5) 1 Q7. Write the number names for:
  2. 765,490,786 1
  3. 24,58,782 1

Q8. Shikha is rowing a boat due north west. In which direction will she be rowing if she turns it 2

through:

  1. A straight angle
  2. A complete angle

Q9. Find the product of the smallest prime number and smallest composite number. 2

Q10. Draw a rough diagram of two angles such that they have one ray in common. 2

Section – C

Q11. Arrange the following integers in descending order: 3

-53, 15, 35, -23, 0, -12 Q12. Using divisibility rules find:

  1. 715689 is divisible by 11 or not. 1.5
  2. 29834 is divisible by 6 or not. 1.5

Q13. Draw a rough sketch of a pentagon and draw its diagonals. Write the number of the diagonals 3

it has. Q14. After simplifying put appropriate sign in the blank. 3

<math>(-25) + (-15)</math> 25 - (-15)

VI B 1 of 2

Q15. The number of sheet of paper for making a notebook is 6000. Each sheet makes 12 pages of a 3

notebook. Each notebook has 400 pages. Find how many notebooks can be made from the paper available. Q16. Find using suitable properties: 3

  1. <math>8 \times 1099 \times 125</math>
  2. <math>239 \times 98</math>

Q17. Three pieces of wood measuring 70 m, 105 m and 175 m long have to be divided into planks 3

of equal length. What is the greatest possible length of each plank? Q18. Draw a rough diagram for each of the following:

  1. A closed curve that is not a polygon. 1.5
  2. An open curve made up entirely of line segments. 1.5

Q19. a) Look at your watch. How many right angles do the minute hand moves between 8 a.m. 2

to 11.30 a.m.?

  1. Name the type of triangle in two different ways: <math>\triangle PQR</math> with <math>\angle Q = 90^{\circ}</math> and <math>PQ = QR</math>. 1

Q20. The sum of two integers is (-45). If one of them is 90, find the other? 3

Section – D

Q21. Draw a circle and mark: 4

  1. its centre b) its radius d) a sector e) an arc

Q22. a) Using divisibility rules determine whether 55395 is divisible by 12 or not. 3

  1. I am the smallest number, having three different prime factors. Find me. 1

Q23. a) Estimate the sum by rounding off to the nearest hundreds: 2671 + 3321 + 1529 3

  1. Write 499 in Roman Numerals. 1

Q24. Find the smallest 4-digit number which when divided by 6, 15 and 18 leave remainder 5 in 4

each case. Q25. a) Draw an angle of 135<sup>0</sup> using protractor. 3

  1. Write the measure of a right angle. 1

Q26. a) Use number line to find <math>(-7) + 5</math> 2

  1. Find the value, without using number line: <math>(-34) + (-21) - (-20)</math> 2

Q27. Write the number of faces, edges and corners/vertices of a triangular pyramid. What is another 4

name of a triangular pyramid? Q28. Draw a quadrilateral PINK. Label it properly. State: 4

  1. Two pairs of opposite angles
  2. Two pairs of adjacent sides

Q29. a) Find the HCF of 75, 60 and 100 by long division method. 3

  1. Express 24 as the sum of two odd primes. 1

Q30. A businessman started a business of bats and balls. He bought each bat at a cost of Rs. 1875 3

and a ball at a cost of Rs. 125. If he bought 675 bats and 675 balls. Find the total amount he has spent. He then sold a bat at Rs. 2100 and offered a ball free to every customer. What can you say about this businessman? Describe his quality which you can observe through this act 1

of his. Q31. a) The town newspaper is published every day. One copy has 12 pages. Everyday 12,280 <math>2 + 2</math>

copies are printed. Find how many total pages are printed every day?

  1. A vessel contains 3 l and 500 ml of milk. Find in how many glasses, each of 35 ml capacity, can it be filled?

VI B 2 of 2

Frequently asked questions

What is this document?

This document is a CBSE Class 6 Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper, designed for students to practice for their board examinations.

What is the total marks and time duration for this paper?

The paper has a total of 90 marks and a time duration of 3 hours.

How is the question paper structured?

The paper is divided into four sections (A, B, C, D) with a varying number of questions and marks per section, ranging from 1-mark to 4-mark questions.

Why is solving previous year question papers important?

Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and time management, which is crucial for improving their scores.

What are the general instructions for the exam?

Students must read the question paper carefully, answer legibly, and attempt all questions. The use of calculators is not permitted.

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