6th Class Science Components of Food Question Bank

done Food and Its Components Total Questions - 20

• question_answer1)
  Reena took some moong seeds and soaked them overnight in water. Next day, after draining out the water, she wrapped the seeds in a wet cloth. After one day, she observed small white structures growing out of the seeds. These small white structures will develop into                       
  A)
  Stems               done clear
  B)
  Leaves             done clear
  C)
  Roots          done clear
  D)
  Flowers.     done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Select the option with the correct sequence of words to fill the blanks in the given sentences.                            

  (1) Cod liver oil is a rich source of ___(i)___.

  (2) Deficiency of vitamin C in body causes a disease known as ___(ii)___.

  (3) Goitre is caused by the lack of ___(iii)___ in the diet.

  (4) Deficiency of ___(iv)___ can leads to rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults.

             
  A)

  	(i)	(ii)	(iii)	(IV)
  	Vitamin D	Rickets	Potassium	Magnesium

                  done clear
  B)

  	(i)	(ii)	(iii)	(IV)
  	Vitamin A	Scurvy	Iodine	Calcium

                  done clear
  C)

  	(i)	(ii)	(iii)	(IV)
  	Vitamin C	Rickets	Iodine	Calcium

                  done clear
  D)

  	(i)	(ii)	(iii)	(IV)
  	Vitamin B	Scurvy	Potassium	Protein

  done clear
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• question_answer3)
  Green plants are known as producers. They prepare more food than they need. The extra food is stored in different parts of the plant. Identify the parts of the plant from which the following food items (P, Q, R and S) are obtained and select the correct option.                                                 
  A)

  P	Q	R	S
  Stem	Leaf	Flower	Seed

                  done clear
  B)

  P	Q	R	S
  Root	Flower	Leaf	Fruit

                  done clear
  C)

  P	Q	R	S
  Fruit	Leaf	Seed	Flower

                  done clear
  D)

  P	Q	R	S
  Leaf	Fruit	Stem	Root

  done clear
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• question_answer4)

  Read the following passage carefully. P helps to maintain strong eyesight and healthy skin. Q is required for normal growth of bones and teeth in children. R is essential for proper functioning of muscles and nerves. S is needed for natural clotting of blood.

  Identify P, Q, R and S and select the incorrect statement regarding these.

   
  A)
  Q is produced when the skin is exposed to sunlight.             done clear
  B)
  R is a mineral, deficiency of which causes spasms, poor digestion, anxiety and sleeplessness.             done clear
  C)
  Cod liver oil is a good source of both P and S.             done clear
  D)
  S is synthesized in our body by bacteria present in the gut.     done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Following are the properties of four minerals P, Q, R and S. identify them and select the correct option.

  P: It is required for proper functioning of thyroid gland.

  Q: It helps in maintaining body's water balance,

  R: It is important for haemoglobin formation.

  S: It strengthens bones and teeth and helps in blood clotting.

  A)
  Deficiency of P causes dryness of eyes and inflammation of tongue,   done clear
  B)
  O is also required for the proper functioning of nervous system.          done clear
  C)
  (c) Deficiency of R causes goitre.         done clear
  D)
  (d) S also helps to fight infections and keeps skin and mouth healthy. done clear
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• question_answer6)
  We eat different parts of plants as food. Refer to the given figure of a typical plant and select the option that correctly matches the labelled parts (P, O, R and S) with examples of plants in which they are edible.                                    
  A)
                      P-Hibiscus; Q-Sweet potato; R- Pepper; S-Spinach    done clear
  B)
         P-Broccoli; Q-Potato; R- Clove; S-Turnip done clear
  C)
              P-Cauliflower; Q-Onion; R- Pepper; S-Ginger             done clear
  D)
              P- Broccoli; Q- Radish; R-Asparagus; S-Brinjal          done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Select the incorrect match.            
  A)

  Minerals	Deficiency disease
  Iron	Anaemia

                  done clear
  B)

  Minerals	Deficiency disease
  Calcium	Rickets

                  done clear
  C)

  Minerals	Deficiency disease
  Iodine	Goitre

                  done clear
  D)

  Minerals	Deficiency disease
  Phosphorus	Marasmus

              done clear
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• question_answer8)
  Observe the given experimental figures carefully. What does this experiment prove?            
  A)
          Material X contains proteins. done clear
  B)
         Material X contains carbohydrates. done clear
  C)
  Material X contains fats. done clear
  D)
  Material X contains iodine. done clear
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• question_answer9)
  Consider the following statements (i)-(iv) and select the option that correctly identifies true (T) and false (F) ones.

  (i) Sucrose is the sugar found in milk.

  (ii) Saturated fats are solids at room temperature while unsaturated fats are liquids.

  (iii) Fat soluble vitamins are not stored in our body and need to be regularly supplied through food.

  (iv) Vitamin C is very sensitive to heat and is easily destroyed during cooking.

  (v) Our body can make two vitamins, i.e., vitamin K and vitamin D.

  A)

  i-T

  ii-F

  iii-F

  iv-T

  v-T

  done clear
  B)

  i-F

  ii-T

  iii-F

  iv-T

  v-T

  done clear
  C)

  i-T

  ii-T

  iii-F

  iv-T

  v-T

  done clear
  D)

  i-F

  ii-F

  iii-F

  iv-T

  v-T

  done clear
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• question_answer10)
  Which of the following options contains foods obtained from roots of the plant?            
  A)
  Spinach, Cabbage, Coriander done clear
  B)
  Potato, Mango, Broccoli done clear
  C)
  Sugarcane, Onion, Beetroot done clear
  D)
  Radish, Turnip, Carrot done clear
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• question_answer11)
  A child is suffering from a deficiency disease.             He shows the following symptoms:      

  (i)  Swelling of ankle, feet and belly

  (ii) Diarrhoea

  (iii) Scaly skin

  (iv) Mental retardation

              Identify the deficiency disease and the deficient nutrient in the child's body.            
  A)

  Deficiency disease	Deficient nutrient
  Kwashiorkor	Proteins

                  done clear
  B)

  Deficiency disease	Deficient nutrient
  Goitre	Iodine

                  done clear
  C)

  Deficiency disease	Deficient nutrient
  Anaemia	Iron

                  done clear
  D)

  Deficiency disease	Deficient nutrient
  Rickets	Vitamin D

  done clear
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• question_answer12)
  Refer to the given groups (i)-(iii). Each group contains an odd member. Identify the odd ones in each group and select the correct option,                     

  (i) Calcium	Potassium	Iodine	Sodium
  (ii) Vitamin A	Vitamin B	Vitamin D	Vitamin E
  (iii) Oil	Cheese	Butter	Ghee

             
  A)
         

  (i)	(ii)	(iii)
  Calcium	Vitamin D	Butter

              done clear
  B)
        

  (i)	(ii)	(iii)
  Iodine	Vitamin B	Oil

              done clear
  C)

  (i)	(ii)	(iii)
  Sodium	Vitamin E	Cheese

              done clear
  D)

  (i)	(ii)	(iii)
  Potassium	Vitamin K	Ghee

  done clear
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• question_answer13)

  Aarushi took two food samples X and Y in separate test tubes. She added 2-3 drops of Benedict's solution in food sample X and heated it while she added two drops of copper sulphate solution and few drops of caustic soda solution in food sample Y. She observed that sample X turned brick- red while sample Y turned purple.

  Which of the following is correct regarding X and Y?

   
  A)
  X consists of protein while Y consists of starch,                            done clear
  B)
  X consists of sugar while Y consists of protein.                         done clear
  C)
  X consists of starch while Y consists of protein,                           done clear
  D)
  X consists of sugar while Y consists of starch,                            done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Study the given table.

  Vitamin	Source	Deficiency
  \[{{B}_{1}}\]	(i)	Beri-Ber
  (ii)	Carrot	Night blindness
  D	Sunlight	(iii)
  C	Orange	(iv)

              Select the correct option for (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv).            
  A)

  (i)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)
  Milk	A	Scurvy	Rickets

                  done clear
  B)

  (i)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)
  Milk	E	Rickets	Scurvy

                  done clear
  C)

  (i)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)
  Whole grains	A	Rickets	Scurvy

  done clear
  D)

  (i)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)
  Whole grains	A	Scurvy	Rickets

  done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

  (i) Fats deposited in our body act as shock absorbers and protect us from injury.

  (ii) Kwashiorkor is caused by deficiency of protein, carbohydrate and fat.

  (iii) Roughage neither releases energy nor helps in tissue or body building.

  (iv) Starch containing food item turns bluish black in colour on undergoing iodine test.

  A)
  (i) and (ii) only   done clear
  B)
  (ii) only done clear
  C)
  (iii) only          done clear
  D)
  (ii) and (iv) only done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Given below are the four food components (P-S) and their corresponding sources.

  P - Meat, Fish, Egg

  Q - Butter, Ghee, Margarine

  R - Bread, Biscuit, Potato

  S - Amla, Tomato, Orange

  Select the incorrect statement regarding them.
  A)
  Deficiency of P causes marasmus in children whereas deficiency of Q causes kwashiorkor in adults. done clear
  B)
  Among P, Q, R and S, 1 gram of Q produces the maximum energy. done clear
  C)
  Excess of R gets stored in body cells and is used for production of energy whenever required.      done clear
  D)
  Deficiency of S leads to a disease in which gums swell up and bleed.     done clear
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• question_answer17)
  Refer to the given Venn diagram and select the correct statement regarding X, Y and Z.
  A)
  Deficiency of X and Y causes night blindness and scurvy, respectively. done clear
  B)
  X helps in the normal growth of bones in children while Y keeps reproductive system healthy.                    done clear
  C)
  Deficiency of Z causes pellagra i.e., vitamin complex.                   done clear
  D)
  Y is a group of several vitamins.    done clear
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• question_answer18)

  Refer to the given flow chart.

  Identify X, Y and Z and select the incorrect option regarding them.

   
  A)
  X is formed in leaves of plants during photosynthesis.                     done clear
  B)
  Z is essential for the normal functioning of thyroid gland.                    done clear
  C)
  Consumption of excess of Y can lead to obesity and heart related problems. done clear
  D)
  Z helps in formation of haemoglobin in the body. done clear
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• question_answer19)
  Identify the figures (W- Z) and select the incorrect statement regarding these.
  A)
  W is a modified tap root which serves as a storage organ. done clear
  B)
  Edible part of X is the same as edible part of onion. done clear
  C)
  Y is a fruit which is eaten as a vegetable. done clear
  D)
  Edible part of Z is the same as the edible part of potato. done clear
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• question_answer20)
  Refer to the given dichotomous key and select the correct option.

  I. (a) It is categorised as energy giving food. - Go to II

  (b) It is categorised as protective food. - Go to III

  II. (a) It is soluble in water. - [P]

  (b) It is insoluble in water. - [Q]

  III. (a) It is needed for clotting of blood. - [R]

  (b) It helps in formation of haemoglobin. - [s]

   
  A)
  Q could be glucose which is instant source of energy. done clear
  B)
  Deficiency of S causes anaemia characterised by pale body colour, body fatigue etc. done clear
  C)
  R causes osteoporosis in adults while S causes goitre in adults. done clear
  D)
  P occurs in the cell wall of plant cells and in fibres. done clear
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