4th Grade > Science
FOOD MCQs
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C
The first step in farming is ploughing the field and getting it ready for the seeds to be put. The next step is putting the seeds in the ground which is known as sowing.
Sowing is followed by irrigation which involves the controlled flow of water onto the ploughed fields.
Finally, when the crop is ripe it is harvested.
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C
Pulses are food crops which are rich in protein and fibre.
They help in the growth of our body. The other options contain cash crops which are not edible.
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A and B
Spices are food crops primarily used to add flavour to our food. Pepper and ginger are spices.
Tea is a beverage crop while cotton is a cash crop.
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A
Food preservation is the prevention of the growth of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms in food items, so that it can be used for a long time.
Different methods of food preservation are use of preservatives, air-tight packaging, freezing, etc.
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B
Harvesting is the process of collecting the ripe crop from the field. Sam's father is collecting onions from the field which means he is harvesting the onions.
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A, B, and D
Fruits like grapes, pears, and tomatoes have a thin outer cover and a smoother surface. While pineapples have a rough surface.
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C
Cash crops are majorly grown to be sold for profit and make money. Sugarcane is the cash crop because apart from being consumed, it can be sold for money. Maize, rice, pulses are food crops.
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B
We start farming by ploughing the land so that the soil gets mixed properly and it does not have any unwanted plants and weeds. It is only then that we sow the seeds.
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D
Mustard is a food crop which is processed to obtain mustard oil. This oil is commonly used for cooking in Indian households.
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B
Crops need to be irrigated regularly for getting good yield.
If the crops are not irrigated regularly, they will eventually die.