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Food - Where Does It Come from ?

Description: The test will enhance the scientific ability of the learner.The learner will be able to know the sources of food, feeding habit of man and animals.They will be prepared for the next class in near future.
Number of Questions: 25
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Tags: Food Nutrients Herbivorous Carnivorous Scavenger Autotroph Decomposer Root Stem Flower etc Food: Where Does It Come From?
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Which of the following plants contributes to fixation of atmospheric nitrogen?

  1. Tulsi

  2. Alfalfa

  3. Cereals

  4. Weeds


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. Alfafa is a leguminous plant.  These plants fix the atmospheric nitrogen.

Which of the following provides the basic components of food?

  1. Mango

  2. Tomato

  3. Rice

  4. Milk


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. Milk is known to provide all the basic components of food. It contains carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamin and mineral. It is rich in calcium.

Which of the following statements is false regarding food?

  1. It is the source of energy for all animals.

  2. It is a combination of various substances.

  3. It is obtained from both plants and animals.

  4. The food made from milk contains only proteins.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yes, it is the incorrect statement. Milk not only contains proteins but also some nutrients such as carbohydrates fats, vitamins and minerals.

The white revolution is related to increase in the production of

  1. milk

  2. fish

  3. eggs

  4. wheat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. The white revolution is known for the increase in the production of milk. Operation flood resulted in making India the largest producer of milk. Hence, it is called the White Revolution of India.

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the vegetarian food?

  1. It is easily available.

  2. It is easily digestible.

  3. It lacks some of the components of food.

  4. It is cheaper in comparison to non-vegetarian food.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is incorrect to say that the vegetarian food lacks some necessary components of food. Actually, they are highly nutritious. Milk, fruits, cereals contain all the components of food, which are necessary to be called as a balanced diet.

Which of the following is not a scavenger?

  1. Crow

  2. Parakeet

  3. Hyena

  4. Jackal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. It does not feed on dead animals. It feeds on only plants.

Which of the following foods can we get from milch animals?

  1. Eggs

  2. Honey

  3. Milk

  4. Flesh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Those animals which provide us milk are known as milch animals. Cow, buffalo, camel, goat, etc. are some of the examples of milch animals.

What does 'ingredient' mean?

  1. It is a kind of simple carbohydrate.

  2. These are the substances used to prepare a special dish.

  3. A substance, which helps to prevent constipation.

  4. It is one of the nutrients of food.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. The substances, which are combined to make a particular dish are called ingredients. For example, a dish of dal can be made by using many ingredients such as pulses, salt, spices, oil and water.

Leaves of _________ plants are rich in iron.

  1. spinach

  2. tea

  3. mint

  4. basil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. The leaves of spinach that we eat are rich source of iron and oxalic acid.

 

Which of the following is a modified root of its plant?

  1. Turnip

  2. Onion

  3. Garlic

  4. Potato


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. It is a modified root of its plant.

Which of the following is a sanguivore?

  1. Cattle leech

  2. Monkey

  3. Cockroach

  4. Spider


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. Animals that feed on another living creatures' blood are known as blood suckers or sanguivores. Cattle leech is one of the members of sanguivores. 

Which of the following is a producer?

  1. Farmer

  2. Mother

  3. Plant

  4. Soil


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. Plants are known as producers. They have well developed system to carry out the process of photosynthesis. Plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, water and minerals to prepare the food. 

 

Which of the following is not a cereal?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Gram seeds

  4. Millet


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. It is used to prepare pulse. It is not a cereal and not used as staple diet.

Which of the following is an omnivorous animal?

  1. Snake

  2. Ant

  3. Sheep

  4. Vulture


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. It is considered as an omnivorous animal. It eats sugar, butter, fruits and tiny insects.

Which of the following is not a consumer?

  1. Rat

  2. Man

  3. Basil

  4. Cow


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. Basil is a plant. It can produce their own food and so it is a producer.

Which of the following beverages is obtained from the leaves of a plant?

  1. Coffee

  2. Tea

  3. Beer

  4. Cold drinks


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. Tea is obtained from the leaves of tea plants. It is known to contain tannic acid. It is also a nerve stimulant. It increases the metabolic rates in the body.

Which of the following is an example of a modified stem?

  1. Radish

  2. Onion

  3. Carrot

  4. Sweet potato


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. It is a modified stem. It is used as spice to make food tasty. It is used in salad. 

 

The term 'Pisciculture' is associated with production of

  1. fishes

  2. honey

  3. vegetables

  4. cereals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. The practice of rearing of fishes is known as pisciculture.

Which of the following is a predator?

  1. Goat

  2. Cat

  3. Grasshopper

  4. Deer


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. The carnivorous animals are called predators. They have sharp teeth to tear the flesh.

Which of the following is a decomposer?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Tiger

  3. Pitcher plant

  4. Elephant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. Bacteria are known as decomposers. They decompose the dead and rotten substance into usable form.

Which of the following ingredients is eaten to enrich the body by Vitamin B1?

  1. Rice

  2. Pulses

  3. Sugar

  4. Cardamom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rice is a good source of Vitamin B1.

Which of the following is not a poultry animal?

  1. Hen

  2. Duck

  3. Quail

  4. Sparrow


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. It is a bird but is not reared commercially to obtain eggs and flesh.

Which of the following is called 'queen of spices'?

  1. Cardamom

  2. Ginger

  3. Turmeric

  4. Pepper


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. It is known as the 'queen of spices'. It gives the food a tasty aroma. Allepy green is its best variety. 

Which of the following seeds can be sprouted and eaten?

  1. Mustard seeds

  2. Sunflower seeds

  3. Moong seeds

  4. Maize seeds


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. When the seeds develop tiny roots after the germination, then these tiny roots are known as sprouts. These sprouts contain vitamins and minerals and make the seeds more nutritious. Moong seeds are widely used to make sprouts.

Which of the following is not a function of food?

  1. It provides energy and helps in growth and development.

  2. It helps to overcome wear and tear of the body.

  3. It can effect the heredity of species.

  4. It protects the body against diseases.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. Food has no role in the change of heredity. The genes present in DNA are responsible for this change.

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