6th Grade > Biology
FOOD WHERE DOES IT COME FROM MCQs
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Rice is the major food item consumed in the southern part of India.
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No, not all the parts of plants are edible. Some parts of the plant contain substances which are toxic. Some parts cannot be digested by humans.
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Classification: 1 Mark each
Based on the food we eat, human beings can be classified into two - vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
Vegetarians are people who eat only plants and plant products. Vegetarians generally eat pulses, grains, cereals, fruits, vegetables, etc.
Non-vegetarians are people who eat animals or animal products. The non-vegetarian diet includes eggs, meat, fish, poultry, etc.
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Statement+Justification: 1 Mark each
i. False. Deers are herbivores since they eat only plants.
ii. False. Human beings are omnivores which means they eat both plants and animals.
iii. True. Tigers depend on other animals for food since they are carnivores.
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Types: 1 Mark each
Based on the type of food we get from seeds, there are three classifications: Grains, pulses, and oilseeds.
1. Grains include rice, wheat, jowar, maize and ragi.
2. Pulses include grams, peas and beans.
3. Oilseeds include groundnut, sesame, mustard, coconut and sunflower seed.
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Ingredients: 1 Mark
Statement: 1 Mark
Justification: 1 Mark
1. Ingredients:
Pulses, water, salt, oil, ghee, and spices are the ingredients used in the preparation of dal.
2. Statement:
Dal is a vegetarian food.
3. Justification:
It is a vegetarian food because the ingredients of dal contain only plant-based food and not animal-based food.
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Definition: 1 Mark
Nutrients: 1 Mark
A nutrient is a substance that provides nourishment that is essential for the maintenance of life and for growth.
The different nutrients that human beings require are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
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Food products: 1 Mark each
1. Milk: Animals like cow, buffalo, goat and camel provide us milk. Milk is rich in proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. It is called as a complete food as it has all the necessary nutrients.
2. Eggs: Eggs are a rich source of proteins. We get eggs from birds like hen and duck.
3. Meat: Flesh of animals is called as meat. We get this from hen, duck, sheep, goat, pig and cow.
4. Seafood: Fish, prawn and crab provide us their meat as food.
5. Honey: This is the food product obtained from honey bees. They collect nectar from different flowers, mix it with a secretion from their mouth and convert it into honey. Bees store this honey in their beehives.
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Animal & classification: 1 Mark
Definition: 1 Mark each
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Animal
Classification
Lion
Carnivore
Horse
Herbivore
Bear
Omnivore
Snail
Decomposer
Crow
Omnivore
Definitions:
Carnivores: Animals that only eat the flesh of other animals are called carnivores
Herbivores: Animals that only eat plant materials like leaves and fruits are called herbivores.
Omnivores: Animals that eat both plant materials and animal flesh are called omnivores.
Decomposers: Animals that consume dead or decaying matter are called decomposers.
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Each item: 1 Mark
Food ItemSourceIdlisPlant-BasedDalPlant-BasedChicken CurryAnimal-BasedFried Soya BeansPlant-BasedMutton BiriyaniAnimal-Based