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Question 21.


Which of the following diseases are caused by lack of vitamins?


  1.     Beriberi
  2.     Scurvy
  3.     Ketosis
  4.     Night blindness
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Beriberi
:
A, B, and D
Night blindness, scurvy, beriberi are caused by deficiency of vitamins. Ketosis is caused by deficiency of carbohydrates. To remain healthy we must ensure that we have a balanced diet which includes vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins etc.
Question 22.


Which of the following body part(s) should we cover when we sneeze or cough?


  1.     Forehead
  2.     Nose    
  3.     Ears    
  4.     Mouth
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Nose    
:
B and D

Always use a hand towel or tissue to cover your mouth and nose when sneezing. Germs can travel in the air from our cough or sneeze. 
Which Of The Following Body Part(s) Should We Cover When We ...


Question 23.


Iron is a type of ____ present in the body.


  1.     carbohydrate
  2.     protein
  3.     mineral
  4.     fat
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> mineral
:
C

 Iron is an important part of the haemoglobin molecule. Haemoglobin in the red blood cells is responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to different parts of the body.


Question 24.


Which of the following methods can be used to keep our hands clean?


  1.     Washing hands with cream
  2.     Washing hands with water  
  3.     Washing hands with oil
  4.     Washing hands with soap
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Washing hands with water  
:
B and D

Washing hands with water and soap, using a clean towel to wipe off the water is a healthy habit to keep hands clean.
 
Which Of The Following Methods Can Be Used to Keep Our Hand...


Question 25.


Milk is usually adulterated by adding ____.


  1.     water
  2.     honey    
  3.     nectar    
  4.     sugar
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> water
:
A

The process of addition of another substance in food items which degrade the quality of the food is known as adulteration. Milk is usually adulterated by adding water. 


Question 26.


Which of the following food items is matched incorrectly with its type?
S. No.
Food
Type
1
Apple
Fibre
2
Chocolate
Minerals
3
Bread
Carbohydrates


  1.     1
  2.     2
  3.     3
  4.     1 and 3
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 2
:
B
Chocolates are rich in fats and carbohydrates.
Apples are rich in fibres, vitamins and minerals.
Breads are rich in carbohydrates.
So, chocolates is incorrectly matched.
Question 27.


Scurvy can be prevented by including _____ in the diet.


  1.     lemon
  2.     rice 
  3.     wheat
  4.     millet
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> lemon
:
A

Scurvy is caused by lack of vitamin C. Orange, lemon are rich in vitamin C. Rice, wheat, millet are cereals, they do not contain vitamin C.


Question 28.


Doughnuts and candies can be consumed on a regular basis as healthy snacks.


  1.     True
  2.     False
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B
Doughnuts and candies have high amount of sugar and fats which are not good for health when consumed regularly.
Doughnuts And Candies Can Be Consumed On A Regular Basis As ...
Question 29.


Fruits and vegetables should be consumed more than junk food.


  1.     True
  2.     False
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
To maintain a healthy body, fruits and vegetables should be consumed more as they provide fibres, vitamins and minerals.
Question 30.


Kwashiorkor can be prevented by including ______ in the diet.


  1.     ice cream
  2.     cold drink
  3.     egg
  4.     pizza
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> egg
:
C

Kwashiorkor is caused by lack of proteins. Protein rich food such as pulses, eggs, chicken should be included in diet to prevent this condition.


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