SOF ISO (formerly NSO) Class 6 — Syllabus & Sample Questions
Preparing for the SOF ISO (formerly NSO) in Class 6? This guide covers the Class 6 syllabus scope and two illustrative sample questions with worked explanations, written by Tutors Parliament to help you get started — not official SOF material.
Class 6 ISO Syllabus
Broadly aligned with CBSE, ICSE/ISC and major state board syllabi for Class 6, plus ISO's logical-reasoning and application-based questions.
- Food & Nutrition
- Materials Around Us
- Living Organisms — Basic Classification
- Motion & Measurement
- Light, Shadows & Reflections
- Electricity & Circuits
Sample Questions
Two illustrative practice questions written by Tutors Parliament for Class 6 ISO — not official SOF questions. Tap a question to reveal the answer and explanation.
Question 1
Which of these is a natural source of light?
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Question 1
Which of these is a natural source of light?
- A. Mirror
- B. Moon
- C. Sun ✓
- D. Book
Question 2
Which gas do plants absorb from the air for photosynthesis?
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Question 2
Which gas do plants absorb from the air for photosynthesis?
- A. Oxygen
- B. Nitrogen
- C. Carbon dioxide ✓
- D. Hydrogen
Preparation Strategy for Class 6
- Revise NCERT/board Science topics for the current class thoroughly before attempting Olympiad-level questions
- Build a habit of connecting classroom concepts to everyday observations
- Practice simple science-reasoning questions that combine two related concepts
- Use diagrams and labelled illustrations to reinforce topics like the human body or plant parts
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics are covered in ISO for Class 6?
Class 6 ISO broadly follows that class's school syllabus for the subject, with added logical-reasoning and application-based questions. See the syllabus list on this page for the specific topics it covers.
Are the sample questions on this page official SOF questions?
No. These are original practice questions written by Tutors Parliament to illustrate the style and difficulty level of Class 6 ISO, not official SOF material. Refer to SOF's own sample papers for official practice content.
How can Tutors Parliament help with Class 6 ISO preparation?
A tutor can identify which topics from the Class 6 syllabus need the most attention and build focused practice around them, rather than generic revision.
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