Multilple Choice Questions Chapter Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body Class 6 Science
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
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Which of the following is a rich source of carbohydrates? a) Meat
b) Rice
c) Butter
d) Fish
Answer: b) Rice -
Which vitamin deficiency causes night blindness?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin D
Answer: a) Vitamin A -
The disease caused due to the deficiency of iodine is:
a) Scurvy
b) Beriberi
c) Goitre
d) Rickets
Answer: c) Goitre -
Which nutrient is known as a body-building nutrient?
a) Carbohydrates
b) Proteins
c) Fats
d) Minerals
Answer: b) Proteins -
Which of the following is an energy-giving food?
a) Pulses
b) Fruits
c) Butter
d) Milk
Answer: c) Butter -
What is the main function of roughage in our diet?
a) Provides energy
b) Builds muscles
c) Helps digestion
d) Strengthens bones
Answer: c) Helps digestion -
A food item that contains both protein and fat is:
a) Potato
b) Peanuts
c) Rice
d) Sugar
Answer: b) Peanuts -
Which of the following is NOT a source of vitamin C?
a) Orange
b) Amla
c) Milk
d) Lemon
Answer: c) Milk -
The modern method of cooking uses:
a) Chulha
b) Gas stove
c) Sil-batta
d) Firewood
Answer: b) Gas stove -
The Mid-Day Meal program was implemented to:
a) Increase school enrollment
b) Improve children's nutrition
c) Provide employment
d) Teach cooking skills
Answer: b) Improve children's nutrition -
A deficiency of calcium can cause:
a) Goitre
b) Rickets
c) Beriberi
d) Scurvy
Answer: b) Rickets -
Millets are also called:
a) Energy foods
b) Protective foods
c) Nutri-cereals
d) Junk foods
Answer: c) Nutri-cereals -
Which component is tested using iodine solution?
a) Proteins
b) Carbohydrates
c) Fats
d) Vitamins
Answer: b) Carbohydrates -
The presence of fat in food can be detected by:
a) Blue-black color
b) Oily patch on paper
c) Violet color
d) No change in color
Answer: b) Oily patch on paper -
Which of the following is a balanced meal?
a) Only rice
b) Only fruits
c) A mix of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
d) Only junk food
Answer: c) A mix of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats -
The primary source of energy for our body is:
a) Proteins
b) Vitamins
c) Carbohydrates
d) Fats
Answer: c) Carbohydrates -
Junk foods are high in:
a) Vitamins
b) Minerals
c) Sugar and fat
d) Roughage
Answer: c) Sugar and fat -
The process of adding nutrients to food is called:
a) Fortification
b) Digestion
c) Absorption
d) Cooking
Answer: a) Fortification -
The traditional Indian grinder used for grinding spices is called:
a) Chulha
b) Sil-batta
c) Mixer grinder
d) Gas stove
Answer: b) Sil-batta -
Which of the following drinks is common in Punjab?
a) Buttermilk
b) Coffee
c) Black tea
d) Lassi
Answer: d) Lassi Additional MCQs:
Which of the following is an example of a protective food?
a) Butter
b) Rice
c) Green leafy vegetables
d) Sugar
Answer: c) Green leafy vegetablesThe traditional food of Karnataka includes:
a) Makki di roti and Sarson da saag
b) Idli, dosa, sambhar
c) Rice and fish curry
d) Dal Bati Churma
Answer: b) Idli, dosa, sambharWhich of the following is a source of plant-based protein?
a) Chicken
b) Fish
c) Moong dal
d) Egg
Answer: c) Moong dalWhat is the main function of iron in the human body?
a) Strengthens bones
b) Helps in digestion
c) Helps in the formation of blood
d) Provides instant energy
Answer: c) Helps in the formation of bloodWhich of the following is an example of fortification?
a) Making a fruit salad
b) Mixing iodine in salt
c) Drying food in the sun
d) Cooking food in oil
Answer: b) Mixing iodine in saltWhat is the primary function of water in our body?
a) Builds muscles
b) Helps in absorption and digestion of food
c) Provides energy
d) Acts as a protective food
Answer: b) Helps in absorption and digestion of foodIn which state is ‘Makki di roti and Sarson da saag’ commonly eaten?
a) Gujarat
b) Rajasthan
c) Punjab
d) Kerala
Answer: c) PunjabWhat is the function of Vitamin D in our body?
a) Helps in blood clotting
b) Strengthens bones and teeth
c) Aids digestion
d) Increases energy levels
Answer: b) Strengthens bones and teethWhich of the following food items is a rich source of calcium?
a) Rice
b) Banana
c) Milk
d) Fish
Answer: c) MilkWhat are food miles?
a) The distance a person walks to buy food
b) The energy required to cook food
c) The distance food travels from the farm to the consumer
d) The total weight of food consumed in a meal
Answer: c) The distance food travels from the farm to the consumerWhich of the following cooking methods helps retain maximum nutrients?
a) Boiling vegetables for a long time
b) Steaming vegetables
c) Frying food in oil
d) Cooking food at a high temperature
Answer: b) Steaming vegetablesThe traditional stone grinder used in Indian households is called:
a) Chulha
b) Sil-batta
c) Mixer grinder
d) Mortar and pestle
Answer: b) Sil-battaWhich component of food helps in the repair of body tissues?
a) Carbohydrates
b) Proteins
c) Fats
d) Vitamins
Answer: b) ProteinsWhy should fruits and vegetables be washed before eating?
a) To enhance their taste
b) To remove dirt, pesticides, and germs
c) To increase their freshness
d) To make them look shiny
Answer: b) To remove dirt, pesticides, and germsWhat is roughage also known as?
a) Body-building food
b) Protective food
c) Dietary fiber
d) Energy-giving food
Answer: c) Dietary fiberThe Mid-Day Meal program in India was introduced to:
a) Improve the attendance of students in school
b) Provide free food to everyone
c) Improve the health and nutrition of school children
d) Reduce food wastage in schools
Answer: c) Improve the health and nutrition of school childrenAmla, orange, and lemon are good sources of which vitamin?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin D
Answer: c) Vitamin CThe process of removing outer layers of grains, which reduces their fiber content, is called:
a) Grinding
b) Polishing
c) Cooking
d) Frying
Answer: b) PolishingWhich of the following is a deficiency disease caused by lack of Vitamin B1?
a) Scurvy
b) Beriberi
c) Goitre
d) Anaemia
Answer: b) BeriberiWhich of the following statements is true about millets?
a) They are unhealthy grains
b) They are also called nutri-cereals
c) They lack essential nutrients
d) They are only grown in cold regions
Answer: b) They are also called nutri-cereals
True or False:
- Vitamin C deficiency causes rickets. (False)
- Roughage provides energy to the body. (False)
- Iodine deficiency leads to goitre. (True)
- Proteins help in body growth and repair. (True)
- Millets are unhealthy foods. (False)
- Carbohydrates provide instant energy. (True)
- Junk foods contain high amounts of vitamins and minerals. (False)
- Cooking at high temperatures can destroy some vitamins. (True)
- Drinking enough water is important for digestion. (True)
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulates food quality in India. (True)
Match the Following:
Column A | Column B | |
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1. Vitamin A | a) Goitre | |
2. Vitamin C | b) Body-building food | |
3. Vitamin D | c) Energy-giving food | |
4. Calcium | d) Helps in digestion | |
5. Iodine | e) Night blindness | |
6. Protein | f) Scurvy | |
7. Carbohydrates | g) Rickets | |
8. Roughage | h) Strong bones and teeth | |
9. Fat |
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10. Junk Food | j) Provides stored energy |
Column A | Column B |
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Vitamin A | e) Night blindness |
Vitamin C | f) Scurvy |
Vitamin D | g) Rickets |
Calcium | h) Strong bones and teeth |
Iodine | a) Goitre |
Protein | b) Body-building food |
Carbohydrates | c) Energy-giving food |
Roughage | d) Helps in digestion |
Fat | j) Provides stored energy |
Junk Food | i) High in sugar and fats |
Assertion-Reasoning Questions:
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Assertion (A): Carbohydrates provide energy to the body.
Reason (R): Carbohydrates are stored as fat in the body.
Answer: (A is true, but R is false) -
Assertion (A): Junk food should be eaten frequently.
Reason (R): Junk food contains high sugar and fat with low nutrients.
Answer: (A is false, but R is true) -
Assertion (A): A balanced diet includes all essential nutrients.
Reason (R): A balanced diet prevents deficiency diseases.
Answer: (Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A) -
Assertion (A): Cooking vegetables for too long removes vitamins.
Reason (R): Some vitamins are destroyed by heat.
Answer: (Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A) -
Assertion (A): Eating only protein-rich foods is enough for a healthy body.
Reason (R): The body needs vitamins, minerals, and roughage as well.
Answer: (A is false, but R is true)
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