Unit Test: Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body | Science for Class 6 PDF Download

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Attempt all questions. Time: 1 hour, M.M. 30

Question numbers 1 to 7 carry 1 mark each.
Question numbers 8 to 12 carry 2 marks each.
Question numbers 13 to 15 carry 3 marks each.
Question number 16 carries 4 marks.

Q1: What does the Sanskrit saying 'annena jatani jivanti' mean? (1 Mark)
A. Food gives life to living beings
B. Food is just for taste
C. We need food for survival only
D. Food is not necessary for growth

Q2: What is the term for the distance traveled by food items from farm to plate? (1 Mark)

Q3: The practice of supplementing common salt with iodine to prevent __________ disease in certain regions was introduced in India. (1 Mark)

Q4: What is the main reason for food diversity across different regions of India? (1 Mark)
A. Different tastes and preferences
B. Availability of different food crops based on local climate and soil
C. Availability of fast food outlets
D. Influence of foreign cuisines

Q5: In the Himalayan region, a common deficiency disease is caused by the lack of __________. (1 Mark)

Q6: What is a traditional food item consumed in Punjab? (1 Mark)
A. Dosa
B. Makki di roti, sarson da saag
C. Biryani
D. Idli

Q7: The __________ in our food helps get rid of undigested food and ensures smooth passage of stools. (1 Mark)

Q8: The use of __________ and __________ in traditional food practices helps in providing energy during the winter. (2 Marks)

Q9: What is a significant factor that causes variation in food habits across different regions? (2 Marks)

Q10: Why is the traditional food of a region usually based on the crops grown there? (2 Marks)

Q11: How do food choices vary from region to region in India? (2 Marks)

Q12: Explain why carbohydrates are important for our diet. (2 Marks)

Q13: How do traditional and modern cooking practices differ? Explain with examples. (3 Marks)

Q14: How can eating local, plant-based food contribute to both personal health and the environment? (3 Marks)

Q15: Why is it important to avoid junk food in our diet? Provide examples of junk food and suggest healthier alternatives. (3 Marks)

Q16: What changes would you make to your diet to ensure it is balanced and nutritious? (4 Marks)