Multilple Choice Questions Chapter Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body Class 6
Science
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
1. Which of the following is a rich source of carbohydrates?
a) Meat
b) Rice
c) Butter
d) Fish
2. Which vitamin deficiency causes night blindness?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin D
3. The disease caused due to the deficiency of iodine is:
a) Scurvy
b) Beriberi
c) Goitre
d) Rickets
4. Which nutrient is known as a body-building nutrient?
a) Carbohydrates
b) Proteins
c) Fats
d) Minerals
5. Which of the following is an energy-giving food?
a) Pulses
b) Fruits
c) Butter
d) Milk
6. What is the main function of roughage in our diet?
a) Provides energy
b) Builds muscles
c) Helps digestion
d) Strengthens bones
7. A food item that contains both protein and fat is:
a) Potato
b) Peanuts
c) Rice
d) Sugar
8. Which of the following is NOT a source of vitamin C?
a) Orange
b) Amla
c) Milk
d) Lemon
9. The modern method of cooking uses:
a) Chulha
b) Gas stove
c) Sil-batta
d) Firewood
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11. Additional MCQs:
21. Which of the following is an example of a protective food?
a) Butter
b) Rice
c) Green leafy vegetables
d) Sugar
22. The 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
23. Which of the following is a source of plant-based protein?
a) Chicken
b) Fish
c) Moong dal
d) Egg
24. What 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
25. Which 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 salt
26. What 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 food
27. In which state is ‘Makki di roti and Sarson da saag’ commonly eaten?
a) Gujarat
b) Rajasthan
c) Punjab
d) Kerala
Answer: c) Punjab
28. What 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 teeth
29. Which of the following food items is a rich source of calcium?
a) Rice
b) Banana
c) Milk
d) Fish
Answer: c) Milk
30. What 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 consumer
31. Which 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 vegetables
32. The traditional stone grinder used in Indian households is called:
a) Chulha
b) Sil-batta
c) Mixer grinder
d) Mortar and pestle
Answer: b) Sil-batta
33. Which component of food helps in the repair of body tissues?
a) Carbohydrates
b) Proteins
c) Fats
d) Vitamins
Answer: b) Proteins
34. Why 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 germs
35. What is roughage also known as?
a) Body-building food
b) Protective food
c) Dietary fiber
d) Energy-giving food
Answer: c) Dietary fiber
36. The 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 children
37. Amla, orange, and lemon are good sources of which vitamin?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin D
Answer: c) Vitamin C
38. The process of removing outer layers of grains, which reduces their fiber
content, is called:
a) Grinding
b) Polishing
c) Cooking
d) Frying
Answer: b) Polishing
39. Which of the following is a deficiency disease caused by lack of Vitamin
B1?
a) Scurvy
b) Beriberi
c) Goitre
d) Anaemia
Answer: b) Beriberi
40. Which 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:
1. Vitamin C deficiency causes rickets. (False)
2. Roughage provides energy to the body. (False)
3. Iodine deficiency leads to goitre. (True)
4. Proteins help in body growth and repair. (True)
5. Millets are unhealthy foods. (False)
Match the Following:
Column A Column B
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.
g) Rickets
Carbohydrates
8. Roughage h) Strong bones and teeth
9. Fat i) High in sugar and fats
10. Junk Food j) Provides stored energy
Assertion-Reasoning Questions:
1. 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)
2. 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)
3. 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)
