Updated for 2026–27: this page provides a free SCO Class 6 Science Olympiad sample-paper PDF plus archived practice questions retained from an older School Connect paper. The indexed URL is preserved for search continuity, while the visible content now follows the current SCO preparation pathway.

At Class 6 level, Olympiad preparation starts becoming more analytical. Students should be able to classify materials, explain separation methods, interpret plant and circuit diagrams, reason about magnets, water, light and fibres, and apply science concepts to everyday situations rather than only recall definitions.

Class 6 Science Olympiad Sample Paper PDF — Free Practice

Current SCO Class 6 Science Resources for 2026

Use the current SCO resources before relying on any archived paper. The 2026 preparation path includes a syllabus page, current sample paper, answer key and a newer previous-year paper.

• Current SCO Class 6 Science Olympiad page — subject hub and current preparation resources.
• Class 6 Science Olympiad Syllabus (2026).
• Class 6 Science Sample Paper 1 (2026).
• Class 6 Science Sample Paper Answer Key (2026).
• Class 6 Science Previous Year Paper (2026).

Recommended order: syllabus → current sample paper → answer-key review → archived paper below → current previous-year paper → error analysis. Follow the live SCO exam calendar and current admit-card instructions for exam-day rules rather than older OMR directions.

Archived Class 6 Science Practice Questions

1. Identify P, Q and R respectively.

1. Lamina, Petiole, Stem
2. Petiole, Lamina, Stem
3. Stem, Petiole, Lamina
4. Lamina, Stem, Petiole

2. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

Statement 1: Air is an insulator.

Statement 2: Your body is a conductor of electricity.

1. Only statement 1
2. Only statement 2
3. Both statement 1 and 2
4. Neither statement 1 nor 2

3. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the given figure?

1. This method of separating components of a mixture is called winnowing. 
2. This method of separating components of a mixture is called sieving. 
3. It is used to separate heavier and lighter components of a mixture by wind or by blowing air.
4. This method is commonly used by farmers to separate lighter husk particles from heavier seeds of grain. 

4. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

1. North pole brought near to the north pole of another magnet which attracts.
2. The South pole brought near to the south pole of another magnet which attracts.
3. The South pole brought near to the north pole of another magnet which repels.
4. North pole is brought near the south pole of another magnet which attracts.

5. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

1. Although electricity is very useful, it can also be very dangerous.
2. If electric wires and electrical appliances are handled carelessly, then a person can get electric shock which may cause severe burns and even death.
3. We should never use electricity from power points for performing science experiments because it is very unsafe and dangerous to do so.
4. All of these

6. Shikha came from school on a hot, sunny day. She asked for a glass of water from her brother Mohit. He gave her a glass of ice-cold water. Shikha observed some water droplets on the outer surface of the glass and asked Mohit, How were these droplets of water formed? Which of the following should be her brother’s answer?

1. Evaporation of water from the glass
2. Water that seeped out from the glass
3. Evaporation of atmospheric water vapour
4. Condensation of atmospheric water vapour

7. Which one of the following is the most impure form of natural water?

1. 

2.  

3. 

4. 

8. The leaves of plants contain a green pigment called ________.

1. Chlorophyll
2. Stomata
3. Photosynthesis
4. All of these

9. Fill in the blanks: 

Cotton, wool, silk, and jute are some examples of _____, while nylon and polyester are some examples of _____.

1. natural fibres, synthetic fibres
2. khadi fibres, synthetic fibres
3. Both A and B
4. None of these

10. The plane mirror forms a _____________.

1. Virtual image
2. Real image
3. Inverted image
4. Magnified image

Answer Keys:

Ques. 1	(a)	Ques. 6	(d)
Ques. 2	(d)	Ques. 7	(d)
Ques. 3	(b)	Ques. 8	(a)
Ques. 4	(d)	Ques. 9	(a)
Ques. 5	(d)	Ques. 10	(a)

Answer Explanations and Concept Review

1. Leaf parts — (a): the lamina is the broad flat part of a leaf, the petiole connects the leaf to the stem, and the stem supports leaves and other plant parts.
2. Conductors and insulators — (d): dry air is generally a poor conductor, while the human body conducts electricity because it contains water and dissolved salts. Both statements are therefore acceptable in this school-level context.
3. Winnowing — (b): the pictured method separates lighter husk from heavier grains using moving air. Calling it sieving is the incorrect statement.
4. Magnets — (d): unlike poles attract and like poles repel, so a north pole attracts a south pole.
5. Electrical safety — (d): electricity is useful but can cause severe injury if handled carelessly, and mains electricity should never be used for unsafe classroom experiments.
6. Condensation — (d): water vapour in the air cools near the cold glass and condenses into liquid droplets on the outside surface.
7. Natural water — archived key (d): this is image-dependent. Students should identify which pictured source is most exposed to suspended particles, microbes and surface contamination rather than memorising the letter alone.
8. Chlorophyll — (a): chlorophyll is the green pigment in leaves that absorbs light for photosynthesis.
9. Fibres — (a): cotton, wool, silk and jute are natural fibres; nylon and polyester are synthetic fibres.
10. Plane mirror — (a): a plane mirror forms a virtual, erect image that appears behind the mirror.

Fresh Class 6 Science Mini Challenge

1. Which separation method would best separate iron filings from sand?
   A. Filtration   B. Magnetic separation   C. Evaporation   D. Winnowing
2. Which change is reversible?
   A. Burning paper   B. Rusting iron   C. Melting ice   D. Cooking food
3. Which material is most likely to conduct electricity?
   A. Rubber   B. Dry wood   C. Copper   D. Plastic
4. Which pole of a compass needle points roughly toward geographic north?
   A. Its north-seeking pole   B. Its south-seeking pole   C. Both equally   D. Neither
5. Why does a wet cloth dry faster on a windy day?
   A. Wind increases evaporation   B. Wind freezes water   C. Wind turns water into ice   D. Wind stops evaporation

Answers: 1-B, 2-C, 3-C, 4-A, 5-A. Ask the student to justify each answer using a scientific idea or everyday example.

4-Week Class 6 Science Olympiad Practice Plan

Week	Focus	Goal
1	Read the current syllabus and revise food, fibres, materials, separation and changes around us.	Build strong classification and process understanding.
2	Revise plants, body movement, habitats, motion, light, electricity, magnets, water and air.	Connect concepts to diagrams and real-life applications.
3	Attempt the current 2026 SCO sample paper with a timer; use the answer key only after finishing.	Measure accuracy, speed and weak topics.
4	Attempt this archived paper and then the current 2026 previous-year paper.	Compare repeated errors and improve consistency.

Parent and Teacher Checklist

• Ask students to explain the principle behind an answer, not only select an option.
• Track diagram-reading and experiment-based mistakes separately from factual mistakes.
• Use safe demonstrations for magnets, circuits, evaporation and separation methods where appropriate.
• Do not treat an archived sample paper as the full current syllabus.
• Revise repeated weak chapters before giving another full paper.
• Use the current SCO answer key only after the student has attempted the paper honestly.

Class 6 Science Olympiad FAQs

Can Science Olympiad preparation help with later competitive exams?

It can strengthen scientific reasoning, accuracy, problem solving and conceptual foundations. However, a Class 6 Olympiad is not a substitute for later JEE or NEET-specific preparation.

How should I know the current Class 6 SCO paper format?

Use the current SCO Class 6 Science subject page, sample paper and live exam instructions. Do not assume that an older archived paper’s section labels or OMR rules are still current.

When should I use the answer key?

Only after completing the paper. Then classify mistakes as concept, calculation, diagram, reading or time-pressure errors and revise accordingly.

Current SCO Science Olympiad Opportunity

Current update — October 8, 2026: the live SCO exam calendar lists International Science Olympiad dates for Classes 1–12 on October 10, October 18, November 6, November 14, November 15, December 4, December 12 and December 20, 2026. Students should choose a suitable live slot during registration rather than relying on an old date printed on an archived subject page.

View current SCO exam dates  |  Register for SCO Olympiad

Related Class 6 Science Olympiad Resources

• Class 6 Science Olympiad Previous-Year Paper
• Class 5 Science Olympiad Sample Paper
• Class 7 Science Olympiad Previous-Year Practice
• Class-wise Olympiad Previous Papers