Tag: sources of food and food habits of animals

Questions Related to sources of food and food habits of animals

Which group of plants show clear cut vegetative, reproductive and senescent phases in their life cycle?

evs sources of food and food habits of animals plants as food food and its sources sources of food

  1. Mustard , Radish, Mango

  2. Peepal , mango , banyan

  3. Wheat , Rice , cabbage

  4. Peepal , bryophyllum, Rice

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • Annuals complete their life cycle in one year while biennials complete in two years. Hence, vegetative, reproductive and senescent phases are clearly visible. Example : Wheat, Rice, cabbage.
  • Perenials are the plants which grow for more than two years.Since they grow for a longer time and does not die out after flowering, the demarcation of three phases is not clear and it is very difficult to identify these phases.
So, the correct option is 'Wheat, Rice, Cabbage'.

Which one of the following is not a correct pair

evs sources of food and food habits of animals plants as food food and its sources sources of food

  1. Cornish = English breed

  2. Cochin = Mediterranean breed

  3. Leghorn = Asiatic breed

  4. New hampshire = American breed

Show answer
Correct Option: A

________ came from Europe to India.

evs sources of food and food habits of animals plants as food food and its sources sources of food

  1. Chilli

  2. Coriander

  3. Carrot

  4. Cabbage

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cabbage is a leafy green biennial plant. From Europe, the variants of it was cultivated to Asia and Americas. It came to India around 14th century. India is the second largest producer of cabbage. Chilli came from Mexico to India. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

All of the following are originally grown in India except ______.

evs sources of food and food habits of animals plants as food food and its sources sources of food

  1. Mango

  2. Banana

  3. Orange

  4. Pea

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mango is originally grown in southern Asia, specifically in Burma and eastern India. It is an edible fruit. Banana is originally from South East Asia, mainly from India. It is rich source of vitamins, magnesium and calcium. Orange is a citrus fruit. It is originated in southeastern Asia, specifically in southern China and northeastern India. It is rich in vitamin C. Pea is native to western Asia and North Africa. It is an edible seed.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Which of the following crops are originally from India?

evs sources of food and food habits of animals plants as food food and its sources sources of food

  1. Banana

  2. Radish

  3. Brinjal

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Banana is a perennial plant. It is originally from South East Asia, mainly from India. It is rich source of vitamins, magnesium and calcium. Radish is a root vegetable. It is originated in India, Asia. It is used as salad. Brinjal is originally found Southern India and Sri Lanka. It is a herbaceous plant. It is rich in potassium, vitamin, fibre and some flavonoids.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Which of the following food crop came from other countries?

evs sources of food and food habits of animals plants as food food and its sources sources of food

  1. Potato

  2. Tomato

  3. Green chilli

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Potato is originated in the area of southern Peru and extreme northwestern Bolivia. It is an edible tuber which contains high amount of carbohydrates. Tomato is originated from Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador. It is an edible fruit. It is used in making salads, juice, sauces. Green chillies are originated in Mexico. It is used to spice up the food. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Which of the following crop is originated in Africa?

evs sources of food and food habits of animals plants as food food and its sources sources of food

  1. Chilli

  2. Bhindi

  3. Pea

  4. Potato

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chilli is originated in Mexico. It is used as both food and medicine. It is used to spice up the food. Bhindi is originated in West Africa and South Asian. It is used as vegetables in many countries. Pea is originated in western Asia and North Africa. It is an edible seed. Potatoes come from northern Spain. It is an edible tuber.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Settled agriculture began around

evs sources of food and food habits of animals plants as food food and its sources sources of food

  1. 1000 B.C.

  2. 8000 B.C.

  3. 4000 B.C.

  4. 1500 B.C.

Show answer
Correct Option: C

Cod and shark liver oil is a source of

evs sources of food and food habits of animals food material and source forests: our lifeline seed dispersal

  1. Energetic nutrients

  2. Constructive nutrients

  3. Energetic and constructive nutrients

  4. Protective nutrients

  5. Protective and constructive nutrients

Show answer
Correct Option: D

There is only one drone bee in bee hives.

evs sources of food and food habits of animals food material and source forests: our lifeline seed dispersal

  1. True

  2. False

Show answer
Correct Option: B