Sail E0 Webinar

6th Grade > Biology

FOOD WHERE DOES IT COME FROM MCQs

Total Questions : 100 | Page 8 of 10 pages
Question 71.


What is the major food item consumed in the southern part of India? [1 MARK]


 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. ->
:

Rice is the major food item consumed in the southern part of India.


Question 72.


Are all the parts of plants edible? [1 MARK]


 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. ->
:

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.


Question 73.


How do you classify human beings based on the food we eat? Explain. [2 MARKS]


 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. ->
:

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.


Question 74.


State whether the following statements are true or false, and justify [3 MARKS] : - 


i. The deer is an omnivorous animal.
ii. Human beings eat only plants.
iii. Tigers depend on other animals for food.


 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. ->
:

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.


Question 75.


What are the three types of edible seeds? Give examples [3 MARKS]


 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. ->
:

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.


Question 76.


Mention the ingredients used to prepare dal. Is it a vegetarian food? Justify. [3 MARKS]


 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. ->
:

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.


Question 77.


What are nutrients? What are the different nutrients necessary for human beings? [2 MARKS]


 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. ->
:

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.


Question 78.


Describe 5 animal food products and also mention the sources of the food products. [5 MARKS]


 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. ->
:

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.


Question 79.


Name the animals given below along with their proper classifications based on the type of food they eat. Define all the classifications you come up with. [5 MARKS]


Name The Animals Given Below Along With Their Proper Classif...
Name The Animals Given Below Along With Their Proper Classif...
Name The Animals Given Below Along With Their Proper Classif...
Name The Animals Given Below Along With Their Proper Classif...
Name The Animals Given Below Along With Their Proper Classif...
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. ->
:
Animal & classification: 1 Mark
Definition: 1 Mark each
 
Picture
     
Animal     
Classification
Name The Animals Given Below Along With Their Proper Classif...
 
Lion
Carnivore
Name The Animals Given Below Along With Their Proper Classif...
 
Horse
Herbivore
Name The Animals Given Below Along With Their Proper Classif...
 
Bear
Omnivore
Name The Animals Given Below Along With Their Proper Classif...
 
Snail
Decomposer
Name The Animals Given Below Along With Their Proper Classif...
 
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.
Question 80.


Classify the following food items into animal-based or plant-based. [5 MARKS]
Idlis
Dal
Chicken curry
Fried soya beans
Mutton biriyani


 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. ->
:

Each item: 1 Mark


Food ItemSourceIdlisPlant-BasedDalPlant-BasedChicken CurryAnimal-BasedFried Soya BeansPlant-BasedMutton BiriyaniAnimal-Based


Latest Videos

Latest Test Papers