MCQ on Mindful Eating A Path to a Healthy Body Class 6
Class 6 Science Chapter 3 MCQ Mindful Eating A Path to a Healthy Body
Choose the correct option:
Question 1.
Primary source of energy is
(a) carbohydrates
(b) vitamins
(c) minerals
(d) proteins
Answer:
(a) carbohydrates
Question 2.
The colour of starch when treated with iodine solution becomes
(a) blue-black
(b) red
(c) yellow
(d) no change
Answer:
(a) blue-black
Question 3.
Which of the following is the source of stored energy?
(a) Fats
(b) Carbohydrates
(c) Proteins
(d) Vitamins
Answer:
(a) Fats
Question 4.
Amla is the richest source of
(a) vitamin A
(b) vitamin B1
(c) vitamin C
(d) vitamin D
Answer:
(c) vitamin C
Question 5.
Beriberi is a deficiency disease caused by the deficiency of
(a) iron
(b) vitamin B1
(c) vitamin C
(d) calcium
Answer:
(b) vitamin B1
Question 6.
Name the vitamin that gets destroyed by heat during cooking.
(a) Vitamin A
(b) Vitamin B
(c) Vitamin C
(d) Vitamin D
Answer:
(c) Vitamin C
Question 7.
When a few drops of dilute iodine solution are added to a food, then a blue-black colour is produced. This food fontains:
(a) starch
(b) protein
(c) fat
(d) carbohydrate
Answer:
(a) starch
Question 8.
Which one of the following will not give a violet colour with alkaline copper sulphate solution?
(a) milk
(b) white of an egg
(c) yellow of an egg
(d) cheese
Answer:
(c) yellow of an egg
Question 9.
A child has bow or bent legs. He is suffering from the deficiency disease known as :
(a) scurvy
(b) rickets
(c) anaemia
(d) goitre
Answer:
(b) rickets
Question 10.
Which one of the following is not a vitamin deficiency disease ?
(a) scurvy
(b) beri-beri
(c) rickets
(d) goitre
Answer:
(d) goitre
Question 11.
Which of the following is essential for body growth and formation of new cell?
(a) carbohydrates
(b) minerals
(c) proteins
(d) vitamins
Answer:
(c) proteins
Question 12.
The indigestible material in the food is known as :
(a) roughage
(b) carbohydrates
(c) proteins
(d) fats
Answer:
(a) roughage
Question 13.
Night blindness is caused due to the deficiency of :
(a) Vitamin D
(b) Vitamin C
(c) Vitamin B
(d) Vitamin A
Answer:
(d) Vitamin A
Question 14.
Name the vitamin that gets destroyed by heating during cooking:
(a) Vitamin B
(b) Vitamin D
(c) Vitamin A
(d) Vitamin C
Answer:
(d) Vitamin C
Question 15.
When an alkaline coper sulphate solution is added to a food item, then a violet colour is produced. The food item is :
(a) butter
(b) milk
(c) cooked rice
(d) potato
Answer:
(b) milk
Question 16.
Amla is the richest source of:
(a) Vitamin D
(b) Vitamin C
(c) Vitamin B-complex
(d) Vitamin A
Answer:
(b) Vitamin C
Assertion-Reason type Questions :
Directions (Q. No. 1 to 5): Each question below consists of an Assertion (A) and a Reason (R). Use the following key to choose the appropriate answer.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Question 1.
Assertion (A): Nutrients are components of food.
Reason (R): Main nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals.
Answer:
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Question 2.
Assertion (A): Vitamins are required in very small quantities and protect our body against diseases.
Reason (R): They provide energy.
Answer:
(c) A is true but R is false.
Question 3.
Assertion (A): The fibrous substances in our food are called roughage.
Reason (R): They provide nutrients to our body.
Answer:
(c) A is true but R is false.
Question 4.
Assertion (A): Scurvy is a type of disease that occurs due to the deprivation of vitamin ‘D’. Reason (R): Bleeding gums is the symptom of scurvy.
Answer:
(d) A is false but R is true.
Question 5.
Assertion (A): Water is an essential part of our diet.
Reason (R): Water helps the body absorb nutrients from food.
Answer:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R).
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Question 1.
Assertion (A) : Our body needs dietary fibres or roughage.
Reason : Roughage helps our body get rid of undigested food.
Answer:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Question 2.
Assertion (A) : Protein is needed for the growth of our body.
Reason : Proteins can be obtained from plants as well as animal foods.
Answer:
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Question 3.
Assertion (A) : Fats have labs energy as compared to the same amount of carbohydrates.
Reason : Fats are obtained either from animals and from plants.
Answer:
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Question 4.
Assertion (A) : Vitamins are essential for the growth and maintenance of our body.
Reason : Our body can make only two vitamins, vitamin (D) and K.
Answer:
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Question 5.
Assertion (A) : Vitamin A promotes growth, helps normal night vision.
Reason : Vitamin D aids normal reproduction.
Answer:
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
Fill in the Blanks :
Complete the following with a suitable word/ words:
1. The nutrient which provides us energy to keep our body warm is _________.
Answer:
fat
2. The body-building nutrient is ______.
Answer:
protein
3. Starch gives _________colour with iodine.
Answer:
blue-black
4. An oily patch on white paper shows the presence of _________.
Answer:
fat
5. Amla is the best source of Vitamin _________.
Answer:
C
6. Deficiency of Vitamin B1 causes a disease known as _________.
Answer:
beriberi
7. The main carbohydrates found in our food are _________and _________.
Answer:
starch, sugars
8. Components of food are called _________.
Answer:
nutrients
9. Groundnuts are rich in _________.
Answer:
fats
10. Iodine solution changes the colour of _________into blue-black.
Answer:
starch
11. Raw potato is a very good source of _________.
Answer:
starch
12. _________are needed for growth and repair of our body.
Answer:
proteins
13. Rickets is the disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin _______.
Answer:
D
14. Deficiency of iron in the diet causes a disease known as _______.
Answer:
anaemia
15. _______ is caused by deficiency of vitamin D.
Answer:
Rickets
16. Deficiency of vitamin C causes a disease known as _______.
Answer:
scurvy
17. A energy producing component of food is _______.
Answer:
carbohydrate
18. A diet containing all nutrients in the required proportions is called _______.
Answer:
balanced diet
19. The carbohydrates which is not digested by our body is _______.
Answer:
cellulose
20. Deficiency disease can be prevented by eating a _______ diet.
Answer:
balanced
21. Lemon and oranges help in curing _______ disease.
Answer:
scurvy
22. The distance travelled by a food item from the place of its production to the consumer is called _______ .
Answer:
fixed miles
23. Millets are known as _______ because they provide most of the nutrients required for the normal functioning of our bodies.
Answer:
nutri-cereals
True/False :
Write ‘true’ or ‘false’ against the following statements:
1. The components that are needed by our body are called nutrients.
Answer:
True
2. Roughage is a very good source of energy.
Answer:
False
3. Carbohydrates are called body-building foods.
Answer:
False
4. Beriberi is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D.
Answer:
False
5. Scurvy is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin B1.
Answer:
False
6. The disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin A is called night blindness.
Answer:
True
7. Ghee and various kinds of oils are grouped under fats.
Answer:
True
8. The richest sources of energy are the fats.
Answer:
True
9. Proteins are called energy-giving foods.
Answer:
False
10. Amla is the richest source of Vitamin A.
Answer:
False
11. Vitamins and minerals protect our body from diseases.
Answer:
True
12. A diet which contains all the components of food in a proper ratio is called balanced diet.
Answer:
True
13. A diet containing all the nutrients in their proper quantities is known as the balanced diet.
Answer:
True
14. Vitamins are body-building and energy giving foods.
Answer:
False
15. Carbohydrates are the compounds that have sweet taste.
Answer:
True
16. Calcium is essential for healthy development of bones and teeth.
Answer:
True
17. Our body needs 2-3 litres of water every day.
Answer:
True
18. Soyabean, pea, milk, egg, meat are the sources of carbohydrates.
Answer:
False
19. Almonds are the main and the cheapest source of energy for body.
Answer:
False
20. Grapes are better fruit than banana.
Answer:
False
21. Junk foods are unhealthy as they contain high levels of sugarcane fats but protein and minerals.
Answer:
True
22. Culinary practices have changed over time.
Answer:
True
Match the Following :
Match the following items given in column A with those in column B.
| Column A | Column B |
| (i) Starch | (a) Oils |
| (ii) Fats | (b) Vitamin C |
| (iii) Pulses | (c) Vitamin A |
| (iv) Scurvy | (d) Beriberi |
| (v) Night blindness | (e) Iron |
| (vi) Proportionate components in food | (f) Carbohydrates |
| (vii) Vitamin B1 | (g) Proteins |
| (viii) Fibrous substances | (h) Balanced diet |
| (ix) Deficiency of iodine | (i) Roughage |
| (x) Anaemia | (j) Goitre |
Answer:
| Column A | Column B |
| (i) Starch | (f) Carbohydrates |
| (ii) Fats | (a) Oils |
| (iii) Pulses | (g) Proteins |
| (iv) Scurvy | (b) Vitamin C |
| (v) Night blindness | (c) Vitamin A |
| (vi) Proportionate components in food | (h) Balanced diet |
| (vii) Vitamin B1 | (d) Beriberi |
| (viii) Fibrous substances | (i) Roughage |
| (ix) Deficiency of iodine | (j) Goitre |
| (x) Anaemia | (e) Iron |
Quiz Time :
1. Name the disease caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin B1.
Answer:
Beriberi
2. Write the two components of food which provide energy.
Answer:
i. Carbohydrates
ii. Fats
3. Name the component of food which is called body-building food.
Answer:
Proteins
4. Write two sources of proteins in our food.
Answer:
1. Pulses
2. Eggs/Milk
5. What is the main symptom of the disease beriberi?
Answer:
Swelling, tingling or burning sensation in feet and hands.
6. List five sources of roughage.
Answer:
Green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, whole grains, pulses and nuts.
7. A food item gives blue-black colour with iodine. Which nutrient is present in the food?
Answer:
Starch
8. Which mineral is necessary for the formation of haemoglobin?
Answer:
Iron
9. Which food item provides both proteins and iodine?
Answer:
Fish
10. Roughage does not provide energy yet it is very essential component of food. Why?
Answer:
Roughage is necessary for the removal of undigested food from the body.
Self-Assessment :
Question 1.
Which of the following is the source of stored energy?
(a) Fats
(b) Carbohydrates
(c) Proteins
(d) Vitamins
Question 2.
Amla is the richest source of:
(a) vitamin A
(b) vitamin B1
(c) vitamin C
(d) vitamin D
Question 3.
Primary source of energy is:
(a) carbohydrates
(b) vitamins
(c) minerals
(d) proteins
Question 4.
Assertion (A): Vitamins are required in very small quantities and protect our body against diseases. Reason (R): They provide energy
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A .
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A .
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Question 5.
Match the items in column A with those in column B.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Night Blindness | (a) Vitamin B1 |
| 2. Beriberi | (b) Vitamin C |
| 3. Scurvy | (c) Vitamin A |
| 4. Goitre | (d) Iodine |
(A) 1.-(c),(i i)-(a),(i i i)-(b),(i v)-(d)
(B) 2.-(b), 1.-(d), 3.-(a), 4.-(c)
(C) 3.-(b), 2.-(d), 1.-(c), 4.-(a)
(D) 1.-(c), 2.-(b), 3.-(d), 2.-(a)
Question 6.
Name two substances which are the richest sources of carbohydrates.
Question 7.
Name the putrient whose main source is amla.
Question 8.
What do you mean by roughage?
Question 9.
Name a nutrient that helps to repair damaged cell in the body.
Question 10.
Do all the foods contain all the required nutrients?
Question 11.
Explain balanced diet.
Question 12.
Write the test for detecting presence of starch in a given food item.
Question 13.
Write the names of major nutrients.
Question 14.
Write the functions of proteins in our body.
Question 15.
Why are you advised to eat a variety of food?
Question 16.
Name the deficiency disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D.
Question 17.
Water does not provide any nutrient but it is essential in our diet. Comment.
Question 18.
Draw a diagram to show some food items which are the main sources of Vitamin C.
Question 19.
Why do we need to eat protein in diet?
Question 20.
Why millets are known as nutri-cereals?
Question 21.
What are various types of nutrients? Write the functions of each.
Question 22.
How can you test presence of proteins in a given food item?
Question 23.
What are vitamins? Name the various kinds of vitamins and write the functions of each in our body.