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Olympiad (Class 6) General Knowledge — practice by topic

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General Knowledge topics

Language and Literature (63)Sports (61)Earth and its environment (59)Universe (55)India and the World (53)Plants and Animals (53)Media and entertainment (50)Science and Technology in India (47)Current Affairs (44)Social Studies (44)Life Skills (35)

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Leaves capture sunlight using which green pigment?Read the answer and worked solution →The scientific study of plants is called what?Read the answer and worked solution →Which cell has chloroplasts, a strong wall and a big central vacuole?Read the answer and worked solution →The plant cell wall is made mostly of which substance?Read the answer and worked solution →

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Leaves capture sunlight using which green pigment?

  1. Melanin
  2. Cellulose
  3. Chlorophyll
  4. Haemoglobin
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Correct answer: C. Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll inside chloroplasts absorbs light energy that drives sugar making.

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The scientific study of plants is called what?

  1. Geology
  2. Botany
  3. Ecology
  4. Zoology
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Correct answer: B. Botany

Botany is the branch of biology that deals with plants.

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Which cell has chloroplasts, a strong wall and a big central vacuole?

  1. Nerve cell
  2. Blood cell
  3. Leaf cell
  4. Muscle cell
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Correct answer: C. Leaf cell

Chloroplasts, a rigid wall and a large vacuole are features of plant cells, not animal cells.

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