CBSE Class 6 Science Components of Food MCQs

6. COMPONENTS OF FOOD

Question. The essential components of our food are called ___________ .

(a) fats

(b) nutrients 

(c) minerals

(d) roughage

 Answer : B

Question. Which of the following is a protective food?

(a) milk

(b) oils & fats 

(c) fruits

(d) cereals

  Answer : C

Question. The food component present in sugar is

(a) fats

(b) proteins

(c) vitamins

(d) carbohydrates

  Answer : D

Question. The percentage of water in the human body is

(a) 65

(b) 70 

(c) 40

(d) 80

  Answer : B

Question. Foods like pizza, burger and noodles are rich in

(a) carbohydrates

(b) protiens 

(c) vitamins

(d) minerals

  Answer : A

Question. _________ provide more than double the energy provided by carbohydrates or protiens in human body.

(a) vitamins

(b) fats 

(c) minerals

(d) starch

  Answer : B

Question. The component of food which help our body to fight against infections is

(a) protiens

(b) fats 

(c) carbohydrates

(d) starch

  Answer : A

Question. ___________ is essential for forming haemoglobin in the blood.

(a) calcium

(b) iron 

(c) phosphorous

(d) magnesium

  Answer : B

Question. The disease caused by the deficiency of iron is

(a) anaemia

(b) desentry

(c) chicken pox

(d) malaria

Answer : A

Question. The mineral which controls the functioning of thyroid is

(a) phosphorous

(b) calcium 

(c) magnesium

(d) iodine

  Answer : D

Question. The disease caused by the deficiency of iodine is

(a) anaemia

(b) goitre 

(c) chicken pox

(d) swine flu

  Answer : B

Question. ________ helps to maintain a constant body temperature in our body.

(a) water

(b) roughage 

(c) vitamins

(d) energy giving food

  Answer : A

Question. Our body needs ____ litres of water every day.

(a) 1/2

(b) 2-3 

(c) 7-8

(d) 10 -15

  Answer : B

Question. Deficiency of protiens and carbohydrates in infants leads to

(a) maramus

(b) goitre 

(c) obesity

(d) typhoid

  Answer : A

Question. Rickets is caused by the deficiency of

(a) vitamin A

(b) vitamin B1

(c) vitamin C

(d) vitamin D

  Answer : D

Question. Excessive body weight due overnutrition leads to

(a) kwashiorker

(b) rickets 

(c) maramus

(d) obesity

  Answer : D

Question. Vitamins and minerals are

(a) protective food

(b) body building food 

(c) energy giving food

(d) none of these

  Answer : A

Question. Jaggery is a good source of

(a) fats

(b) protiens

(c) vitamins

(d) carbohydrates

 Answer : D

Question. The highest concentration of minerals are found in

(a) bones and teeth

(b)skin

(c) arms and legs

(d) none of these

 Answer : A

Question. Iodine is used to test the presence of ________ in the food.

(a) protiens

(b) carbohydrates

(c) starch

(d) fats

 Answer : C

Question. Which of the following is a protien source of plant origin?

(a) egg

(b)soyabean

(c) cheese

(d) milk

 Answer : B

Question. The mineral we get from fish is

(a) iodine

(b) magnesium

(c) iron

(d) none of these

 Answer : A

Question. Which of the following does not contain sugar?

(a) glucose

(b) apple

(c) potato

(d) grapes

 Answer : C

Question. Night blindness is caused by the deficiency of

(a) vitamin A

(b)vitamin C

(c) vitamin D

(d) vitamin B1

 Answer : A

Question. Benedict's solution is used to test the presence of _____ in food.

(a) sugar

(b) starch

(c) fat

(d) water

  Answer : A

Question. The ingredients of food contain some components that are needed by our body. These components are called ____________ 

a. Nutrients 

b. Energy giving 

c.  Body building 

d. Resistance giving 

 Answer : A

Question. The major nutrients in these foods are 

a. Fats  

b. Carbohydrates 

c.  Proteins  

d. Vitamins and minerals  

 Answer : D

Question. The major nutrients present in the following food stuff is 

a. Fats  

b. Carbohydrates 

c.  Proteins  

d. Vitamins and minerals 

 Answer : A

Question. Take a small quantity of a food item or a raw ingredient. Put 2‐3 drops of dilute iodine solution on it (Fig. 2.1). Observe if there is any change in the colour of the food item. If it turns blue‐black it shows the presence of _____________. 

a. Starch 

b. Carbohydrates 

c.  Proteins  

d. Vitamins and minerals 

 Answer : A

Question. The main carbohydrate found in our food is in the form of___________&__________. 

a. Vitamins and minerals 

b. Starch and sugars 

c.  Dhals and grams 

d. Oil and ghee 

 Answer : B

Question. Grind or mash a small quantity of the food item. Put some of this in a clean test tube, add 10 drops of water to it and shake the test tube. Now, using a dropper, add two drops of solution of copper sulphate and ten drops of solution of caustic soda to the test tube. Shake well and let the test tube stand for a few minutes. A violet colour indicates presence of__________in the food item. 

a. Starch 

b. Protein 

c.  Fats  

d. Minerals 

 Answer : B

Question. Main function of Carbohydrates and fats in our body is  

a. To provide Energy  

b.  Body building 

c.  Protecting body against diseases 

d. Keeps bones and teeth healthy

 Answer : A

Question. Dietary fibres are also known as ___________. 

a. Starch 

b. Protein 

c.  Fats  

d. Roughage 

 Answer : D

Question. Main function of Roughage in our body is: 

a. To provide Energy  

b. Body building 

c.  To get rid of undigested food. 

d. Keeps bones and teeth healthy

 Answer : C

Question. For growth and maintenance of good health, our diet should have all the nutrients that our body needs, in right quantities. The diet should also contain a good quantity of water and roughage. Such a diet is called as __________. 

a. Obesity 

b. A balanced diet 

c.  Deficiency disease 

d. Fruits and vegetables 

 Answer : B

Question. Some nutrients get lost in the process of cooking and preparations. If the vegetables and fruits are washed after cutting or peeling them, it may result in the loss of some  

a. Starch 

b. Carbohydrates 

c.  Proteins  

d. Vitamins  

 Answer : D

Question. Which vitamin is lost during cooking? (Hence it is important to include some fruits and raw vegetables in our diet) 

a. Vitamin A 

b. Vitamin B  

c.  Vitamin C  

d. Vitamin D  

 Answer : C

Question. ____ People have less fat in their body. 

a.  Giant 

b.  Thin 

c.   Obese 

d.  Dwarf 

 Answer : B

Question. Which of the following is a source of both calcium and phosphorus? 

a. Leafy vegetables 

b.  Sugar 

c.  Milk 

d.  Banana

 Answer : C