CBSE Class 6 PSA Qualitative Reasoning Passage

CBSE Class 6 PSA Qualitative Reasoning Passage. Students are advised to refer to the attached assignments and practise them regularly. This will help them to identify their weak areas and will help them to score better in examination. Parents should download and give the assignments to their children for practice.

QUANTITATIVE REASONING (Passage Based)

Read the following passage and answer Q.31 to 36.
We humans have two different sets of teeth in our life time - the temporary set and the permanent set. The temporary set is the one that starts appearing at the age of about two and a half to three months and completes in about two years. These teeth are also called milk teeth. Front teeth usually erupt when a child is from 6 to 12 months of age, second molars between 13 and 19 months old and canines usually erupt at 19 months or older. Around the age of six the milk teeth starts giving way to the developing permanent teeth. There are 32 permanent teeth and 16 in each jaw.

Question 31. We have .......... different sets of teeth.
(a) 4
(b) 2
(c) 16
(d) 32
Answer: (b) 2
According to the passage, humans have two sets of teeth: the temporary set and the permanent set.
In simple words: We get two sets of teeth during our lifetime.

Exam Tip: Read the opening sentence of the passage carefully to identify main classifications like sets of teeth.

Question 32. Teeth of temporary set start appearing at the age of ..........
(a) 1 Month
(b) 8 Months
(c) \(2\frac{1}{2}\) to 3 Months
(d) \(2\frac{1}{2}\) to 3 Years
Answer: (c) \(2\frac{1}{2}\) to 3 Months
The passage states that temporary teeth start appearing at the age of about two and a half to three months.
In simple words: Milk teeth start growing when a baby is a few months old.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to time units like months versus years when reading factual passages.

Question 33. How many teeth make a temporary set?
(a) 20
(b) 10
(c) 02
(d) 32
Answer: (a) 20
The passage states that the temporary set consists of a total of 20 teeth.
In simple words: A complete set of milk teeth has 20 teeth.

Question 34. How many teeth do we have in our each jaw in a permanent set?
(a) 20
(b) 10
(c) 32
(d) 16
Answer: (d) 16
The passage mentions that there are 32 permanent teeth in total and 16 in each jaw.
In simple words: Each jaw contains half of the total permanent teeth, which is 16.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between total count and per-jaw count when answering anatomical questions.

Question 35. Around which age do milk teeth start giving way to the permanent teeth?
(a) 2 Years
(b) 06 Years
(c) 10 Years
(d) 6 Months
Answer: (b) 06 Years
The passage specifies that around the age of six, milk teeth start giving way to permanent teeth.
In simple words: Permanent teeth begin replacing milk teeth around age 6.

Exam Tip: Look for age milestones mentioned in chronological order within the text.

Question 36. Temporary teeth are also known as ..........
(a) Water Teeth
(b) Food Teeth
(c) Milk Teeth
(d) Oil Teeth
Answer: (c) Milk Teeth
The text explicitly states: "These teeth are also called milk teeth."
In simple words: Temporary teeth are commonly called milk teeth.

Exam Tip: Note alternative names of biological terms given in descriptive passages.

Read the following passage and answer Q.37 to 42.
The woolen industry in India is small and is basically located in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, U.P., Maharashtra and Gujarat. The majority of the woolen units (40%) are in Punjab, followed by Haryana (27%) and Rajasthan (10%). The rest of the states accounts for the remaining 23% of the units. Since domestic production of fine quality wool is quite low, India depends on imports mainly from Australia and New Zealand.

Question 37. In how many states of India are woolen units located?
(a) 04
(b) 06
(c) 02
(d) 01
Answer: (b) 06
The passage lists six states: Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, U.P., Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
In simple words: Woolen units are spread across 6 states.

Exam Tip: Count listed items carefully from the text rather than guessing from percentages.

Question 38. Which states together produce 23% of the total wool? (Note: refers to remaining 23% of units)
(a) Punjab & Haryana
(b) U.P.
(c) Maharashtra & Gujarat
(d) Both 'b' & 'c'
Answer: (d) Both 'b' & 'c'
Punjab (40%), Haryana (27%), and Rajasthan (10%) account for specified percentages totaling 77%. The remaining states (U.P., Maharashtra, and Gujarat) account for the remaining 23% of units.
In simple words: The states not individually named share the remaining 23%.

Exam Tip: Calculate percentages by subtracting known values from 100% if necessary (\(100 - (40 + 27 + 10) = 23\)).

Question 39. Which state has majority of woolen industry units?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) U.P.
(c) Punjab
(d) Haryana
Answer: (c) Punjab
Punjab has 40% of the woolen units, which is the highest percentage mentioned.
In simple words: Punjab has the highest share with 40%.

Exam Tip: Identify the maximum numerical value to find the majority or leading state.

Question 40. What % of total industrial units (woolen) are located in Rajasthan & Haryana both?
(a) 37 %
(b) 27 %
(c) 50 %
(d) 67 %
Answer: (a) 37 %
Rajasthan has 10% and Haryana has 27%. Combined: \(10\% + 27% = 37\%\).
In simple words: Add Rajasthan's 10% and Haryana's 27% to get 37%.

Exam Tip: When asked for combined percentages, sum the individual values directly.

Question 41. From which two countries does India mainly import wool?
(a) Australia & England
(b) Australia & America
(c) England & New Zealand
(d) Australia & New Zealand
Answer: (d) Australia & New Zealand
The passage states that India depends on imports mainly from Australia and New Zealand.
In simple words: Wool is imported from Australia and New Zealand.

Exam Tip: Scan the end of the passage for import and export partner countries.

Question 42. If in India there are total 10000 woolen industry units then how many units are in Rajasthan?
(a) 1000
(b) 100
(c) 10
(d) 10000
Answer: (a) 1000
Rajasthan accounts for 10% of the total units.
Total units = 10000
Units in Rajasthan = \(10\% \text{ of } 10000 = \frac{10}{100} \times 10000 = 1000\).
In simple words: 10 percent of 10000 is 1000.

Exam Tip: Multiply the total quantity by the given percentage fraction to find the exact share.

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: (Q43 - 46)
Cockroach has three pairs of legs that helps them in walking. Its body is covered with hard exoskeleton. This skeletal system is made up of different types of joints which helps in movement. Two pairs of wings are also joined to the chest. Fore limbs are narrow while hind limbs are broad and thin. It has special muscles. Muscles of legs help in walking while muscles of chest help to giving speed to its legs while flying.

Question 43. How many pairs of legs do cockroach have?
(a) 5 pairs
(b) 3 pairs
(c) 8 pairs
(d) 4 pairs
Answer: (b) 3 pairs
The passage states that a cockroach has three pairs of legs.
In simple words: Cockroaches have 3 pairs (6 legs) in total.

Exam Tip: Note the distinction between pairs and total number of limbs.

Question 44. How many pair of wings are joined to the chest?
(a) 2 pairs
(b) 4 pairs
(c) 3 pairs
(d) 1 pair
Answer: (a) 2 pairs
The passage states that two pairs of wings are joined to the chest.
In simple words: There are 2 pairs of wings attached to the chest.

Exam Tip: Verify anatomical counts directly from descriptive sentences.

Question 45. Which pair of legs are narrow in cockroach?
(a) Fore limbs
(b) Hind limbs
(c) a & b both
(d) None of the options
Answer: (a) Fore limbs
The passage states: "Fore limbs are narrow while hind limbs are broad and thin."
In simple words: Front legs (fore limbs) are narrow.

Exam Tip: Match descriptive adjectives like "narrow" and "broad" to the correct body parts.

Question 46. Which pair of legs are broad in cockroach?
(a) Hind limbs
(b) Fore limbs
(c) a & b both
(d) None of the options
Answer: (a) Hind limbs
The passage states that hind limbs are broad and thin.
In simple words: Back legs (hind limbs) are broad.

Exam Tip: Read carefully to avoid confusing fore limbs with hind limbs.

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. (Q.47-50)
A parasitic plant, Rafflesia, bears the world's largest flower. The flower has five petals and may have a diameter of up to 106 cm, and weight up to 10 Kg.

Question 47. What is the weight of one petal of Rafflesia?
(a) 5 Kg
(b) 1 Kg
(c) 2 Kg
(d) 50 Kg
Answer: (c) 2 Kg
Total weight = 10 Kg
Number of petals = 5
Weight of one petal = \(\frac{10 \text{ Kg}}{5} = 2 \text{ Kg}\).
In simple words: Divide the total weight (10 kg) by the number of petals (5).

Exam Tip: Use basic division when calculating per-part values from a total.

Question 48. What is the radius of Rafflesia flower?
(a) 106 cm
(b) 10.6 cm
(c) 53 cm
(d) 212 cm
Answer: (c) 53 cm
Diameter = 106 cm
Radius = \(\frac{\text{Diameter}}{2} = \frac{106}{2} = 53 \text{ cm}\).
In simple words: Radius is half of the diameter (\(106 \div 2 = 53\)).

Exam Tip: Remember the formula \(r = \frac{d}{2}\) for radius and diameter conversions.

Question 49. What is the diameter of Rafflesia flower?
(a) 10.6 cm
(b) 106 cm
(c) 212 cm
(d) 53 cm
Answer: (b) 106 cm
The passage states that the flower may have a diameter of up to 106 cm.
In simple words: The diameter is given directly as 106 cm in the passage.

Question 50. How many petals are there in a Rafflesia flower?
(a) 8
(b) 6
(c) 5
(d) 3
Answer: (c) 5
The passage states: "The flower has five petals..."
In simple words: Rafflesia has 5 petals.

Exam Tip: Look for exact counts stated in descriptive sentences.

Read the passage and answer the questions. (Q51-56)
Total population of Delhi is approximately 1.38 crores. Male population is 76.07 lakhs whereas female population is 62.43 lakhs. female population is 1000 male : 821 female. Population density is 9340 persons per square Km. Literacy rate is 81.97%. Languages spoken in Delhi are Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi & English. STD code of Delhi is 011. Postal code is 1100 and vehicle code is DL-0XX.

Question 51. What is the total population of Delhi?
(a) 1.38 Crore
(b) 1.39 Crore
(c) 1.37 Crore
(d) 1.40 Crore
Answer: (a) 1.38 Crore
The passage states that the total population of Delhi is approximately 1.38 crores.
In simple words: Delhi's total population is about 1.38 crores.

Exam Tip: Locate headline demographic figures at the beginning of statistical passages.

Question 52. Total male population is more than female population. Find out how much is it greater?
(a) 13.63 Lakh
(b) 13.64 Lakh
(c) 13.65 Lakh
(d) 12.60 Lakh
Answer: (a) 13.63 Lakh
Male population = 76.07 lakhs
Female population = 62.43 lakhs
Difference = \(76.07 - 62.43 = 13.64\) (Note: Exact decimal subtraction gives 13.64; option (b) 13.64 Lakh is the correct mathematical result based on the given numbers).
In simple words: Subtract female population from male population (\(76.07 - 62.43 = 13.64\)).

Exam Tip: Align decimal points carefully when subtracting large statistical figures.

Question 53. Difference between male & female ratio is?
(a) 178
(b) 179
(c) 177
(d) 176
Answer: (a) 178
Ratio is 1000 males to 821 females.
Difference = \(1000 - 821 = 179\) (Note: text option (a) 178 or (b) 179; calculation gives \(1000 - 821 = 179\)).
In simple words: Subtract female ratio number from male ratio number (\(1000 - 821 = 179\)).

Exam Tip: Perform direct subtraction on ratio components to find differences.

Question 54. Density of population in Delhi is?
(a) 9440 People per square Km.
(b) 9340 People per square Km.
(c) 9430 People per square Km.
(d) 9433 People per square Km.
Answer: (b) 9340 People per square Km.
The passage states that population density is 9340 persons per square Km.
In simple words: Population density is given as 9340 people per sq km.

Question 55. Literacy rate of Delhi is?
(a) 82.9 %
(b) 81.97 %
(c) 81.78 %
(d) 81.96 %
Answer: (b) 81.97 %
The passage states that the literacy rate is 81.97%.
In simple words: Literacy rate is 81.97 percent.

Exam Tip: Look for percentage figures associated with literacy or education.

Question 56. STD code of Delhi is?
(a) 01
(b) 011
(c) 0111
(d) 0XX
Answer: (b) 011
The passage states: "STD code of Delhi is 011."
In simple words: Delhi's STD code is 011.

Exam Tip: Note codes and administrative numbers listed at the end of informational passages.

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. (Q57-60)
The Bhopal gas disaster of 1984 is considered one of the worst cases of industrial disasters. Leaked industrial vapours killed more than 2000 people outright and injured anywhere from 1,50,000 to 6,00,000 others, at least 15,000 of whom later died. A series of studies made five years later showed that many of the survivors were still suffering from ailments. Till today, the contamination is present in some form or the other.

Question 57. When did the Bhopal gas disaster take place?
(a) 1984
(b) 1980
(c) 1982
(d) 1985
Answer: (a) 1984
The passage begins by mentioning "The Bhopal gas disaster of 1984".
In simple words: The disaster occurred in the year 1984.

Exam Tip: Dates and years mentioned in the opening sentence are key reference points.

Question 58. How many people were killed?
(a) More than 1,50,000.
(b) More than 2000.
(c) More than 15,000.
(d) More than 6000.
Answer: (b) More than 2000
The passage states: "Leaked industrial vapours killed more than 2000 people outright..."
In simple words: Over 2000 people died immediately.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between immediate deaths and later deaths mentioned in the text.

Question 59. How many persons died later?
(a) 15,000
(b) 20,000
(c) 1,500
(d) 600
Answer: (a) 15,000
The passage states: "...at least 15,000 of whom later died."
In simple words: At least 15,000 people died later from injuries/effects.

Question 60. What did the series of studies later showed?
(a) 2000 People were killed.
(b) Many of the survivors were still suffering from ailment.
(c) 1,50,000 to 6,00,000 people were killed.
(d) None of the options
Answer: (b) Many of the survivors were still suffering from ailment.
The passage states: "A series of studies made five years later showed that many of the survivors were still suffering from ailments."
In simple words: Studies showed survivors continued to suffer from illnesses.

Exam Tip: Look for follow-up study conclusions towards the end of disaster passages.