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All questions of Food & Nutrition for CTET & State TET Exam
Which of the following are modification of stems consumed as vegetables?- a)Potato and onion
- b)Cabbage and cauliflower
- c)Radish and carrot
- d)All of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Potato and onion
b)
Cabbage and cauliflower
c)
Radish and carrot
d)
All of the above
 | Prof. Sonal Sharma answered |
Potato is a stem tuber and onion is a modified stem. Radish and carrot are modified roots, not stems. Therefore, potato and onion are correct stem modifications.
Which of the following statements are correct?
I. Carbohydrates provide more energy than fats.
II. Vitamin C gets destroyed by heat during cooking.
III. Vitamins are required in small quantities.
IV. Cellulose is a carbohydrate that provides energy to human body.- a)I and IV
- b)II and III
- c)I and III
- d)I and II
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following statements are correct?
I. Carbohydrates provide more energy than fats.
II. Vitamin C gets destroyed by heat during cooking.
III. Vitamins are required in small quantities.
IV. Cellulose is a carbohydrate that provides energy to human body.
I. Carbohydrates provide more energy than fats.
II. Vitamin C gets destroyed by heat during cooking.
III. Vitamins are required in small quantities.
IV. Cellulose is a carbohydrate that provides energy to human body.
a)
I and IV
b)
II and III
c)
I and III
d)
I and II
 | Focus Academy answered |
Vitamin C is destroyed when heated during cooking. Vitamins are required only in small amounts for normal body functions. Carbohydrates provide less energy than fats, and cellulose does not provide energy.
Which of the following belongs to the separate group?- a)Scurvy
- b)Rickets
- c)Night-blindness
- d)Rabies
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Scurvy
b)
Rickets
c)
Night-blindness
d)
Rabies
 | Aspire Academy answered |
Scurvy, rickets and night blindness are deficiency diseases due to lack of vitamins. Rabies is an infectious viral disease caused by animal bite. Hence, rabies is different from the other three.
Carrot, radish, sweet potatoes are the modifications of- a)stems
- b)roots
- c)buds
- d)branches
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
stems
b)
roots
c)
buds
d)
branches
| | Focus Academy answered |
Carrot and radish are storage roots where food is stored. Sweet potato is also a modified root used for storage. Therefore, these are modifications of roots.
If someone uses a coal-stove for three-four hours in a closed room. The fatal effect will be- a)the temperature of room will increase abnormally
- b)the level of carbon dioxide will increase in the blood
- c)the level of carbon monoxide will increase in the blood
- d)the level of haemoglobin will increase in the blood
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
the temperature of room will increase abnormally
b)
the level of carbon dioxide will increase in the blood
c)
the level of carbon monoxide will increase in the blood
d)
the level of haemoglobin will increase in the blood
| | Focus Academy answered |
Burning coal in a closed room produces carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide binds strongly with haemoglobin and reduces oxygen supply to the body. This can cause suffocation and may be fatal.
Deficiency of which vitamin causes failure of blood clotting?- a)K
- b)B
- c)D
- d)A
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
K
b)
B
c)
D
d)
A
 | Skyhigh Academy answered |
Vitamin K is necessary for producing clotting factors in blood. Its deficiency leads to excessive bleeding as blood cannot clot properly. Therefore, Vitamin K deficiency causes failure of blood clotting.
Weighing and measuring food products are an examples of applying which of the following to the diet?- a)Variety
- b)Balance
- c)Moderation
- d)Nutrition fact
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Variety
b)
Balance
c)
Moderation
d)
Nutrition fact
| | Skyhigh Academy answered |
Weighing and measuring ensures correct quantity of food intake. It helps in maintaining proper proportion of nutrients in the diet. Hence, it represents the principle of balance.
Which of the following diseases spread through contaminated drinking water?- a)AIDS
- b)Typhoid
- c)Anaemia
- d)Tetanus
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
AIDS
b)
Typhoid
c)
Anaemia
d)
Tetanus
| | Focus Academy answered |
Typhoid spreads through contaminated food and drinking water. It is caused by bacteria Salmonella typhi. Therefore, contaminated water can spread typhoid disease.
Which of the following elements are present in all proteins?
I. Carbon
II. Hydrogen
III. Oxygen
IV. Nitrogen- a)II and III
- b)I, II and IV
- c)I, III and IV
- d)All of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following elements are present in all proteins?
I. Carbon
II. Hydrogen
III. Oxygen
IV. Nitrogen
I. Carbon
II. Hydrogen
III. Oxygen
IV. Nitrogen
a)
II and III
b)
I, II and IV
c)
I, III and IV
d)
All of these
| | Aspire Academy answered |
Proteins are formed from carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. These elements are present in all protein molecules. Hence, all the given elements are correct.
The indigestible material in the food is known as- a)proteins
- b)fats
- c)carbohydrates
- d)roughage
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
proteins
b)
fats
c)
carbohydrates
d)
roughage
| | Focus Academy answered |
Roughage is the fibrous part of food that cannot be digested. It helps in smooth bowel movement and prevents constipation. Therefore, indigestible material is called roughage.
Which one of the following is a good cooking practice?- a)Washing the vegetables nicely and then cutting
- b)Cutting the vegetables and then washing these in running water
- c)Keeping the vegetables in sunshine for some time before cutting and cooking
- d)Cooking the vegetables by deep flying to kill bacteria
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Washing the vegetables nicely and then cutting
b)
Cutting the vegetables and then washing these in running water
c)
Keeping the vegetables in sunshine for some time before cutting and cooking
d)
Cooking the vegetables by deep flying to kill bacteria
| | Focus Academy answered |
Washing vegetables before cutting removes dirt and germs properly. Cutting first and then washing causes loss of nutrients in water. So, washing first and then cutting is the best practice.
After diagnosis a doctor says to a patient that there is less haemoglobin in his blood. Which of the following should be eat to make up the deficiency of iron?- a)Amla, green leafy vegetables, jaggery
- b)Rice, sugar, amla
- c)Green leafy vegetables, wheat, orange
- d)Jaggery, lemon, pea
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Amla, green leafy vegetables, jaggery
b)
Rice, sugar, amla
c)
Green leafy vegetables, wheat, orange
d)
Jaggery, lemon, pea
| | Prof. Sonal Sharma answered |
Less haemoglobin means iron deficiency leading to anaemia. Green leafy vegetables and jaggery are rich sources of iron. Amla helps in better absorption of iron, so option A is correct.
Which of the following is a source of protein?- a)Rice
- b)Wheat
- c)Sugar
- d)Meat
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Rice
b)
Wheat
c)
Sugar
d)
Meat
| | Skyhigh Academy answered |
Meat is rich in protein and helps in body building and repair. Rice and wheat mainly provide carbohydrates. Sugar is also an energy source but not a protein source.
Organisms depend on which of the following for food?- a)Producers
- b)Consumers
- c)Decomposers
- d)Both (A) and (B)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Organisms depend on which of the following for food?
a)
Producers
b)
Consumers
c)
Decomposers
d)
Both (A) and (B)
| | Prof. Sonal Sharma answered |
Producers make their own food and form the base of food chains. Consumers depend on producers and other animals for food. Therefore, organisms depend on both producers and consumers.
Which of the following is required for healthy bones?- a)Potassium and Vitamin K
- b)Calcium and Vitamin E
- c)Calcium and Vitamin C
- d)Calcium and Vitamin D
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Potassium and Vitamin K
b)
Calcium and Vitamin E
c)
Calcium and Vitamin C
d)
Calcium and Vitamin D
| | Skyhigh Academy answered |
Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium properly. Therefore, calcium and vitamin D are required for healthy bones.
Which of the following defines the term ‘balanced diet’ correctly?- a)It is a diet that has adequate spices for taste
- b)It is a diet that is cooked properly and has good aroma
- c)It is a diet containing all the essential nutrients in adequate amount
- d)It is a diet that is as per the weekly chart shared by a good cook
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
It is a diet that has adequate spices for taste
b)
It is a diet that is cooked properly and has good aroma
c)
It is a diet containing all the essential nutrients in adequate amount
d)
It is a diet that is as per the weekly chart shared by a good cook
| | Aspire Academy answered |
A balanced diet contains all nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. These nutrients must be present in proper proportion. Hence, option C correctly defines balanced diet.
Table salt provides which mineral?- a)Potassium
- b)Magnesium
- c)Phosphorus
- d)Sodium
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Potassium
b)
Magnesium
c)
Phosphorus
d)
Sodium
| | Focus Academy answered |
Table salt is sodium chloride (NaCl). It supplies sodium which is important for nerve and muscle functions. Hence, the mineral provided is sodium.
Which of the following statements about Vitamins are false?
I. Vitamin C from cut fruits gets washed away as it is a water soluble nutrients.
II. People suffering from Beri-Beri disease have weak muscles and very little energy to do work. It is caused by Vitamin A.
III. Vitamin K that plays a major role in blood clotting is a water soluble nutrient.
IV. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin and deficiency of this vitamin can cause night blindness.- a)I and II
- b)II and III
- c)I and III
- d)III and IV
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following statements about Vitamins are false?
I. Vitamin C from cut fruits gets washed away as it is a water soluble nutrients.
II. People suffering from Beri-Beri disease have weak muscles and very little energy to do work. It is caused by Vitamin A.
III. Vitamin K that plays a major role in blood clotting is a water soluble nutrient.
IV. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin and deficiency of this vitamin can cause night blindness.
I. Vitamin C from cut fruits gets washed away as it is a water soluble nutrients.
II. People suffering from Beri-Beri disease have weak muscles and very little energy to do work. It is caused by Vitamin A.
III. Vitamin K that plays a major role in blood clotting is a water soluble nutrient.
IV. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin and deficiency of this vitamin can cause night blindness.
a)
I and II
b)
II and III
c)
I and III
d)
III and IV
| | Focus Academy answered |
Beri-beri is caused by Vitamin B1 deficiency, not Vitamin A deficiency. Vitamin K is fat soluble, not water soluble. Vitamin A deficiency can cause night blindness, so statement IV is correct.
A biochemical compound that readily combines with oxygen and distributes it throughout the human body is- a)urea
- b)haemoglobin
- c)water
- d)chlorine
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
urea
b)
haemoglobin
c)
water
d)
chlorine
| | Aspire Academy answered |
Haemoglobin is present in red blood cells in blood. It binds oxygen in the lungs and transports it to all body parts. Therefore, haemoglobin distributes oxygen throughout the body.
Deficiency of which vitamin causes Pellagra?- a)Vitamin D
- b)Vitamin B2
- c)Vitamin K
- d)Vitamin B3
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Vitamin D
b)
Vitamin B2
c)
Vitamin K
d)
Vitamin B3
| | Aspire Academy answered |
Pellagra is caused due to deficiency of niacin (Vitamin B3). It can lead to skin problems and weakness. Therefore, Vitamin B3 deficiency causes pellagra.
While discussing liking and disliking a student says, ‘I and my mother both love to eat snakes. Whenever we feel like eating snakes, we go to a nearby hotel and eat Ling-hu-fen.’ This student must belong to- a)Assam
- b)Hong Kong
- c)Orissa
- d)Arunachal Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Assam
b)
Hong Kong
c)
Orissa
d)
Arunachal Pradesh
| | Prof. Sonal Sharma answered |
Ling-hu-fen is a dish made from snake meat. This food habit is associated with Hong Kong region. Hence, the student most likely belongs to Hong Kong.
Deficiency of vitamins causes- a)kwashiorkor
- b)marasmus
- c)mental retardation
- d)rickets
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
kwashiorkor
b)
marasmus
c)
mental retardation
d)
rickets
| | Skyhigh Academy answered |
Rickets is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin D. It leads to weak bones and improper bone formation. Kwashiorkor and marasmus are caused due to protein-energy deficiency, not vitamin deficiency.
If you go to Ahmedabad (Gujarat) by train then at Ahmedabad railway station you will find that most of the vendors are selling- a)puri-shak and thanda doodh
- b)dhokla with chutney and lemon rice
- c)chholay-bhature and lassi
- d)Idli-chutney and vada-chatney
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
puri-shak and thanda doodh
b)
dhokla with chutney and lemon rice
c)
chholay-bhature and lassi
d)
Idli-chutney and vada-chatney
| | Aspire Academy answered |
Ahmedabad is famous for Gujarati food items like dhokla and lemon rice. These are commonly sold at stations and markets in Gujarat. Hence, option B is the correct answer.
Which of the following pairs are correct?
I. Vitamin B12 : Egg and meat
II. Vitamin K : Tomatoes
III. Vitamin B2 and B1 : Grains
IV. Iodine : Sea food- a)I, III and IV
- b)I, II and III
- c)II, III and IV
- d)All of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following pairs are correct?
I. Vitamin B12 : Egg and meat
II. Vitamin K : Tomatoes
III. Vitamin B2 and B1 : Grains
IV. Iodine : Sea food
I. Vitamin B12 : Egg and meat
II. Vitamin K : Tomatoes
III. Vitamin B2 and B1 : Grains
IV. Iodine : Sea food
a)
I, III and IV
b)
I, II and III
c)
II, III and IV
d)
All of these
| | Skyhigh Academy answered |
Vitamin B12 is found in eggs and meat. Grains provide B vitamins and seafood provides iodine. Tomatoes are also listed as a source of vitamin K, so all pairs are correct.
The vitamin or a mineral content of a food compared to its nutritional contribution in total calories is referred as- a)natural density
- b)caloric density
- c)nutrient density
- d)physical density
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
natural density
b)
caloric density
c)
nutrient density
d)
physical density
| | Prof. Sonal Sharma answered |
Nutrient density means the amount of vitamins and minerals in food per calorie. Higher nutrient density foods provide more nutrition in fewer calories. Thus, the correct term is nutrient density.
Name of disease caused due to deficiency of Vitamin C.- a)Scurvy
- b)Beri beri
- c)Night blindness
- d)Fatigue
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Scurvy
b)
Beri beri
c)
Night blindness
d)
Fatigue
| | Aspire Academy answered |
Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy in humans. It results in bleeding gums, weakness and poor wound healing. Therefore, the correct disease is scurvy.
Consider the following statements
I. The components of the balanced diet remain same for all type of person.
II. Beside balanced diet one should do sufficient exercise, take fresh air, water and sunshine.
III. Mid-day meal programme was started in 2002.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?- a)I and II
- b)Only II
- c)II and II
- d)Only III
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Consider the following statements
I. The components of the balanced diet remain same for all type of person.
II. Beside balanced diet one should do sufficient exercise, take fresh air, water and sunshine.
III. Mid-day meal programme was started in 2002.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
I. The components of the balanced diet remain same for all type of person.
II. Beside balanced diet one should do sufficient exercise, take fresh air, water and sunshine.
III. Mid-day meal programme was started in 2002.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
a)
I and II
b)
Only II
c)
II and II
d)
Only III
| | Prof. Sonal Sharma answered |
Balanced diet components vary depending on age, activity and health, so statement I is wrong. Exercise, fresh air, water and sunshine are important for good health. Thus, only statement II is correct.
Which of the following pairs is incorrect?- a)Spinach : Iron
- b)Orange : Vitamin C
- c)Milk : Vitamin D, Calcium and Phosphros
- d)Banana : Vitamin A
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Spinach : Iron
b)
Orange : Vitamin C
c)
Milk : Vitamin D, Calcium and Phosphros
d)
Banana : Vitamin A
| | Prof. Sonal Sharma answered |
Spinach provides iron and orange is rich in Vitamin C. Milk contains calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D. Banana is not a good source of Vitamin A, so option D is incorrect.
Cooked rice can be preserved for longer time in a refrigerator because- a)moisture content in the food is reduced at low temperature
- b)refrigerators contain certain chemicals which kill the microbes
- c)microbes become inactive at low temperature
- d)microbes are destroyed and killed at low temperature
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
moisture content in the food is reduced at low temperature
b)
refrigerators contain certain chemicals which kill the microbes
c)
microbes become inactive at low temperature
d)
microbes are destroyed and killed at low temperature
| | Skyhigh Academy answered |
Microorganisms become less active at low temperature in the refrigerator. Their growth slows down, reducing food spoilage. Therefore, cooked rice stays fresh longer due to inactive microbes.
Weightlifters are generally required to make more muscles and body mass. For this purpose, they need to take a diet which is rich in- a)proteins
- b)carbohydrates
- c)fats
- d)vitamins
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
proteins
b)
carbohydrates
c)
fats
d)
vitamins
| | Prof. Sonal Sharma answered |
Proteins help in growth and repair of muscles. Weightlifters need extra protein to build body mass and strength. Therefore, they require a protein-rich diet.
Consider the following statements
I. Vitamins are required in very small amount in our body.
II. Vitamins term is coined by Louis Pasteur.
III. By the polishing of rice thiamine is destroyed.
IV. Vitamin B and C are water soluble in nature.
Which of the statements given above are correct?- a)I, III and IV
- b)II, III and IV
- c)II, III and I
- d)All are correct
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Consider the following statements
I. Vitamins are required in very small amount in our body.
II. Vitamins term is coined by Louis Pasteur.
III. By the polishing of rice thiamine is destroyed.
IV. Vitamin B and C are water soluble in nature.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
I. Vitamins are required in very small amount in our body.
II. Vitamins term is coined by Louis Pasteur.
III. By the polishing of rice thiamine is destroyed.
IV. Vitamin B and C are water soluble in nature.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a)
I, III and IV
b)
II, III and IV
c)
II, III and I
d)
All are correct
| | Focus Academy answered |
Vitamins are needed in very small quantities, so statement I is correct. Polishing removes thiamine (Vitamin B1) and B & C are water soluble. The term vitamin was not coined by Louis Pasteur, making statement II incorrect.
Our body can produce which of the following vitamins?- a)D and K
- b)A and C
- c)B and C
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
D and K
b)
A and C
c)
B and C
d)
None of these
| | Skyhigh Academy answered |
Vitamin D is produced in the skin in presence of sunlight. Vitamin K is also synthesized by bacteria in the intestine. Hence, vitamins D and K can be produced in the body.
Fruits are eaten to get- a)vitamins
- b)sugar
- c)carbohydrates and minerals
- d)All of the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
vitamins
b)
sugar
c)
carbohydrates and minerals
d)
All of the above
| | Focus Academy answered |
Fruits are rich in vitamins which help protect the body from diseases. They contain natural sugars that give quick energy. Fruits also provide minerals and carbohydrates, so all options are correct.
It is necessary for our body but it is not a nutrient- a)water
- b)carbohydrate
- c)fat
- d)minerals
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
water
b)
carbohydrate
c)
fat
d)
minerals
| | Aspire Academy answered |
Water is essential for digestion, transport and body functions. It helps in removing waste products and maintaining temperature. But it is not classified as a nutrient like others here.
Which of the following pair of region and their food habit is correct?
I. Kashmir : Fish cooked in mustard oil.
II. Valsad : Batata vada
III. Udupi : Puri-shaak
IV. Mizoram : Rice- a)I, II and IV
- b)I, III and IV
- c)II, III and IV
- d)I, II and III
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following pair of region and their food habit is correct?
I. Kashmir : Fish cooked in mustard oil.
II. Valsad : Batata vada
III. Udupi : Puri-shaak
IV. Mizoram : Rice
I. Kashmir : Fish cooked in mustard oil.
II. Valsad : Batata vada
III. Udupi : Puri-shaak
IV. Mizoram : Rice
a)
I, II and IV
b)
I, III and IV
c)
II, III and IV
d)
I, II and III
| | Focus Academy answered |
Kashmir is known for fish cooked in mustard oil and Valsad for batata vada. Mizoram is known for rice as staple food. Udupi is famous for idli-vada, so statement III is wrong.
It has been observed that the process of digestion is faster inside the stomach than outside because- a)the digestive juices when kept outside the stomach become inactive
- b)the food is churned in the stomach thereby increasing the surface area for quicker enzyme action
- c)the digestive juices inside the stomach are acidic, while outside they are alkaline
- d)the amount of digestive juices produced in the stomach in the presence of food is much more
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
the digestive juices when kept outside the stomach become inactive
b)
the food is churned in the stomach thereby increasing the surface area for quicker enzyme action
c)
the digestive juices inside the stomach are acidic, while outside they are alkaline
d)
the amount of digestive juices produced in the stomach in the presence of food is much more
| | Skyhigh Academy answered |
The stomach churns food and mixes it well with digestive juices. Churning increases the surface area of food for enzyme action. This makes digestion faster inside the stomach than outside.
Which of the following statements about minerals are incorrect?- a)Minerals are used to make hormones and to maintain normal heart beat
- b)Minerals are required in large amount as carbohydrate and protein
- c)Calcium and phosphorus are important for good health of bones and teeth
- d)Iron is essential for the formation of haemoglobin in blood
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Minerals are used to make hormones and to maintain normal heart beat
b)
Minerals are required in large amount as carbohydrate and protein
c)
Calcium and phosphorus are important for good health of bones and teeth
d)
Iron is essential for the formation of haemoglobin in blood
| | Skyhigh Academy answered |
Minerals are micronutrients and needed only in small quantities. Carbohydrates and proteins are macronutrients needed in large amounts. Therefore, saying minerals are required in large amount is incorrect.
Which of the following belongs to the separate group?- a)Scurvy
- b)Rickets
- c)Night-blindness
- d)Rabies
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Scurvy
b)
Rickets
c)
Night-blindness
d)
Rabies
| | Aspire Academy answered |
Scurvy, rickets and night blindness are caused due to vitamin deficiencies. Rabies is a viral disease transmitted by infected animals. Hence, rabies belongs to the separate group.
Vitamins are substances- a)required in small quantities to prevent deficiency diseases
- b)that increase our metabolic rate leading to loss of weight
- c)required as medicines to make us healthy
- d)that build muscles to keep us strong
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
required in small quantities to prevent deficiency diseases
b)
that increase our metabolic rate leading to loss of weight
c)
required as medicines to make us healthy
d)
that build muscles to keep us strong
| | Aspire Academy answered |
Vitamins are micronutrients needed in very small amounts. Their deficiency causes diseases like scurvy, rickets and beri-beri. Hence, they prevent deficiency diseases when taken properly.
Food is directly cooked by utilising dry heat in- a)roasting
- b)frying
- c)boiling
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
roasting
b)
frying
c)
boiling
d)
None of the above
| | Prof. Sonal Sharma answered |
Roasting is a cooking method that uses dry heat directly. Boiling uses water and frying uses oil or fat as medium. Thus, roasting is the correct dry heat method.
Which of the following pairs is incorrect?- a)Carrot : Vitamin A
- b)Lemon : Vitamin C
- c)Banana : Vitamin E
- d)Turnip Green : Vitamin E
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Carrot : Vitamin A
b)
Lemon : Vitamin C
c)
Banana : Vitamin E
d)
Turnip Green : Vitamin E
| | Aspire Academy answered |
Carrot is a good source of Vitamin A and lemon contains Vitamin C. Turnip greens are considered a source of Vitamin E. Banana is not a major source of Vitamin E, so this pair is incorrect.
While teaching how different food items can be kept fresh for some time, Radha enumerated the following techniques:
I. Put it in a bowl and keep the bowl in an open container having cold water.
II. Wrap it in a damp cloth.
III. Spread it open in sunshine.
IV. Cut it into small pieces and keep it in the dark.
Which one of the following food items is she referring to, corresponding to technique ‘B’ above?- a)Cooked rice
- b)Onion, garlic
- c)Green coriander
- d)Kaju burfi
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
While teaching how different food items can be kept fresh for some time, Radha enumerated the following techniques:
I. Put it in a bowl and keep the bowl in an open container having cold water.
II. Wrap it in a damp cloth.
III. Spread it open in sunshine.
IV. Cut it into small pieces and keep it in the dark.
Which one of the following food items is she referring to, corresponding to technique ‘B’ above?
I. Put it in a bowl and keep the bowl in an open container having cold water.
II. Wrap it in a damp cloth.
III. Spread it open in sunshine.
IV. Cut it into small pieces and keep it in the dark.
Which one of the following food items is she referring to, corresponding to technique ‘B’ above?
a)
Cooked rice
b)
Onion, garlic
c)
Green coriander
d)
Kaju burfi
| | Prof. Sonal Sharma answered |
Cooked rice is a perishable food and spoils quickly in normal conditions. Cooling or wrapping helps slow down spoilage by microbes. Hence, the technique mentioned matches cooked rice.
Which of the following statements about fat is not true?- a)Fat produces energy in the body
- b)Fat gets stored in our body
- c)Fat has more oxygen as compared to carbohydrate
- d)Fat prevents rapid loss of heat
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Fat produces energy in the body
b)
Fat gets stored in our body
c)
Fat has more oxygen as compared to carbohydrate
d)
Fat prevents rapid loss of heat
| | Prof. Sonal Sharma answered |
Fat produces energy and also gets stored in the body. It helps prevent heat loss by insulating the body. Fats contain less oxygen than carbohydrates, so option C is false.
Cereals, sugar, fats, oils etc. are examples of- a)energy providing foods
- b)body building foods
- c)regulatory foods
- d)protective foods
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
energy providing foods
b)
body building foods
c)
regulatory foods
d)
protective foods
| | Skyhigh Academy answered |
Cereals and sugar mainly provide carbohydrates that give energy. Fats and oils also supply energy in concentrated form. Hence, these are called energy-providing foods.
Rina has separated the garbage waste into two piles depending on the criteria- a)are household/industrial waste
- b)have odour/are odourless
- c)can be decomposed/cannot be decomposed
- d)can be recycled/cannot be recycled
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
are household/industrial waste
b)
have odour/are odourless
c)
can be decomposed/cannot be decomposed
d)
can be recycled/cannot be recycled
| | Skyhigh Academy answered |
Biodegradable waste like peels and leaves can decompose naturally. Non-biodegradable items like plastic do not decompose easily. Hence, she separated waste based on decomposable and non-decomposable criteria.
These are three R’s to save our environment which are- a)reduce, recycle and reform
- b)reuse, restructure and reform
- c)reduce, recycle and reuse
- d)reduce, recycle and restructure
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
reduce, recycle and reform
b)
reuse, restructure and reform
c)
reduce, recycle and reuse
d)
reduce, recycle and restructure
| | Aspire Academy answered |
The three R’s are Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. These steps help in lowering waste generation and conserving resources. Therefore, option C is correct.
Food is essential- a)to live
- b)for growth of the body
- c)for working
- d)All of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
to live
b)
for growth of the body
c)
for working
d)
All of these
| | Focus Academy answered |
Food is necessary for survival of all living beings. It supports growth and repair of body tissues. It also provides energy for doing work and daily activities.
How milk is pasteurised?- a)By heating it at 100°C for 15 min or at 90°C for 5 min
- b)By heating it at 100°C for 15 min or at 90°C for 32 min
- c)By heating it at 71°C for 15 min or at 62°C for 5 sec
- d)By heating it at 71°C for 15 sec or at 62°C for 32 min
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
By heating it at 100°C for 15 min or at 90°C for 5 min
b)
By heating it at 100°C for 15 min or at 90°C for 32 min
c)
By heating it at 71°C for 15 min or at 62°C for 5 sec
d)
By heating it at 71°C for 15 sec or at 62°C for 32 min
| | Focus Academy answered |
Pasteurisation is a method of heating milk to kill harmful microorganisms. Standard pasteurisation is done at 71°C for 15 seconds or 62°C for 32 minutes. Hence, option D is correct.
If a teacher employs the examples of potato, rice, bread and sugar, what he intends to teach?- a)Vitamins
- b)Carbohydrate
- c)Proteins
- d)Minerals
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Vitamins
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Proteins
d)
Minerals
| | Focus Academy answered |
Potato, rice and bread contain starch which is a carbohydrate. Sugar is also a carbohydrate that gives quick energy. Hence, these examples represent carbohydrates.
Consider the following statements
I. Foodstuffs are cooked in boiling water in boiling type of cooking method.
II. Rice, eggs, dals, potatoes, meat etc. are cooked by boiling method mainly.
III. In a pressure cooker, food is cooked under pressure and with increase in pressure the temperature also increases.
IV. Sauteing is a method of dry heat cooking method.
Which of the statements given above are correct?- a)I, II and III
- b)I, II and IV
- c)IV, II and III
- d)All of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Consider the following statements
I. Foodstuffs are cooked in boiling water in boiling type of cooking method.
II. Rice, eggs, dals, potatoes, meat etc. are cooked by boiling method mainly.
III. In a pressure cooker, food is cooked under pressure and with increase in pressure the temperature also increases.
IV. Sauteing is a method of dry heat cooking method.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
I. Foodstuffs are cooked in boiling water in boiling type of cooking method.
II. Rice, eggs, dals, potatoes, meat etc. are cooked by boiling method mainly.
III. In a pressure cooker, food is cooked under pressure and with increase in pressure the temperature also increases.
IV. Sauteing is a method of dry heat cooking method.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a)
I, II and III
b)
I, II and IV
c)
IV, II and III
d)
All of these
| | Skyhigh Academy answered |
Boiling method cooks food directly in boiling water, so statement I is correct. Many foods like rice and potatoes are cooked by boiling, so II is correct. Pressure cooker increases pressure and temperature, so III is correct, while sauteing is not dry heat.
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