Sainik School Entrance Exam – Class 6

General Knowledge Practice Paper (25 MCQs)

Preparing for the Sainik School Entrance Examination (AISSEE) requires strong basics in General Knowledge. This practice paper is designed for Class 6 aspirants, covering science, history, geography, civics, and current awareness at a primary level.

📘 Section D: General Knowledge (25 Questions)

Instructions:
Choose the correct answer for each question.

Questions

1. Which instrument is used to measure body temperature?
(a) Barometer
(b) Thermometer
(c) Lactometer
(d) Speedometer

2. The largest planet in our solar system is:
(a) Earth
(b) Mars
(c) Jupiter
(d) Saturn

3. Which organ in the human body purifies our blood?
(a) Heart
(b) Lungs
(c) Kidneys
(d) Liver

4. “Vande Mataram” was written by:
(a) Rabindranath Tagore
(b) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
(c) Sarojini Naidu
(d) Bhagat Singh

5. Which gas is essential for humans to breathe?
(a) Carbon dioxide
(b) Nitrogen
(c) Oxygen
(d) Helium

6. The deficiency of Vitamin A causes:
(a) Scurvy
(b) Rickets
(c) Night Blindness
(d) Beriberi

7. Which is the fastest animal on land?
(a) Lion
(b) Leopard
(c) Cheetah
(d) Horse

8. Which of the following is a leap year?
(a) 2021
(b) 2022
(c) 2023
(d) 2024

9. The capital of Uttarakhand is:
(a) Dehradun
(b) Lucknow
(c) Shimla
(d) Patna

10. The process by which plants make their own food is called:
(a) Respiration
(b) Digestion
(c) Photosynthesis
(d) Evaporation

11. Who is known as the “Iron Man of India”?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Subhash Chandra Bose

12. Which festival is known as the “Festival of Lights”?
(a) Holi
(b) Eid
(c) Diwali
(d) Christmas

13. What is the boiling point of water?
(a) 0°C
(b) 50°C
(c) 100°C
(d) 150°C

14. How many states are there in India currently?
(a) 27
(b) 28
(c) 29
(d) 30

15. Which organ is used by fish to breathe underwater?
(a) Nose
(b) Skin
(c) Gills
(d) Lungs

16. The first Prime Minister of India was:
(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(d) Indira Gandhi

17. Which part of the plant grows under the soil?
(a) Stem
(b) Leaf
(c) Root
(d) Flower

18. The “White Revolution” is associated with the production of:
(a) Rice
(b) Wheat
(c) Milk
(d) Eggs

19. Where is the “Gateway of India” located?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Kolkata
(d) Chennai

20. Which is the smallest continent in the world?
(a) Asia
(b) Africa
(c) Australia
(d) Europe

21. The “Pink City” of India is:
(a) Jodhpur
(b) Jaipur
(c) Udaipur
(d) Bikaner

22. Which imaginary line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
(a) Tropic of Cancer
(b) Tropic of Capricorn
(c) Equator
(d) Arctic Circle

23. Who invented the light bulb?
(a) Alexander Graham Bell
(b) Thomas Alva Edison
(c) Isaac Newton
(d) Albert Einstein

24. Which is the longest bone in the human body?
(a) Humerus
(b) Femur (Thigh bone)
(c) Tibia
(d) Spinal cord

25. The classical dance form “Kathakali” belongs to which state?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Kerala
(c) Karnataka
(d) Odisha

✅ Answer Key – General Knowledge Section

  1. (b)

  2. (c)

  3. (c)

  4. (b)

  5. (c)

  6. (c)

  7. (c)

  8. (d)

  9. (a)

  10. (c)

  11. (b)

  12. (c)

  13. (c)

  14. (b)

  15. (c)

  16. (b)

  17. (c)

  18. (c)

  19. (b)

  20. (c)

  21. (b)

  22. (c)

  23. (b)

  24. (b)

  25. (b)

🎯 How to Use This Paper

  • Ideal for Class 5 students preparing for Sainik School 

  • Attempt questions first, then check answers

  • Revise weak areas (Science, History, Geography)

  • Practice daily for speed and accuracy

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