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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Vipul got his hand fractured while playing football. Doctor advised him to take a lot of milk. Why the doctor has advised him so?

  1. It contains protein.
  2. It contains sulphur.
  3. It contains sodium.
  4. It contains calcium.
  5. It contains carbohydrate.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which is the right way to consume fruits?

  1. Fruits should be washed well with clean water.
  2. Sliced fruits from roadside vendors should be avoided.
  3. One should wash fruits before peeling them.
  4. The best time to drink fruit juices is in the morning with empty stomach.
  5. All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Mentioned below are the five kinds of lifestyles and diets of five different children. Which of the following will remain healthy in life?

  1. Govind is a physically active boy and his diet is milk, chapattis, pulses, vegetables and fruits.
  2. Riya watches TV for hours and her diet is pizza, burger and fries.
  3. Rohan watches TV for hours and his diet is milk, chapattis, pulses and vegetables.
  4. Palak is a physically active girl and her diet is pizza, burger and fries.
  5. Gautam is physically inactive and does not like to eat green vegetables, fruits and pulses.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following methods of cooking is not healthy for our body?

  1. Frying
  2. Grilling
  3. Steaming
  4. Boiling
  5. Roasting
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is the odd one out?

  1. Refined oil
  2. Ghee
  3. Rice
  4. Butter
  5. Mustard oil
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

We should not wash fruits and vegetables after chopping because it leads to ________.

  1. loss of fat
  2. loss of proteins
  3. loss of vitamins and minerals
  4. loss of carbohydrate
  5. loss of calcuim
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is the odd one out?

  1. Anemia
  2. Night blindness
  3. Brittle bones
  4. Malaria
  5. Rickets
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is incorrect?

  1. Preservation of food helps to keep food good for a longer period of time.
  2. Pasteurisation of milk is a form of preservation.
  3. Preservation of food can be done for an indefinite period.
  4. Preservation of food keeps the food at low temperatures helping in preserving it for longer period.
  5. Salt and sugar are used as preservatives.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When fatty foods are consumed in excess of the body requirement, it can lead to problems. Which of the following problems caused due to fatty food is not correct?

  1. It causes obesity.
  2. It causes heart attack.
  3. The body feels more energetic since it has more energy.
  4. It causes diabetes.
  5. It causes hypertension.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Shreya loves cakes and muffins. What is the process used to prepare cakes and muffins called?

  1. Frying
  2. Baking
  3. Steaming
  4. Grilling
  5. Boiling
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is not correct about the balanced diet?

  1. Balanced diet consists of right proportion of carbohydrate, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water.
  2. It is defined as the right food with the right kind of physical exercise.
  3. It consists of junk food like pizzas, burger, fries and fizzy drinks.
  4. It is a diet that nourishes our body.
  5. A balanced diet helps kids grow up healthy.
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is incorrect about vitamins and minerals?

  1. They are essential part of our diet.
  2. They are required in very large quantity.
  3. They help in protecting the body.
  4. They can be obtained from nuts, green vegetables and fruits.
  5. Minerals provide strength to our body.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Why do growing children need more proteins?

  1. To make them taller.
  2. To grow and develop them in a healthy pace
  3. To prevent the children from falling ill frequently
  4. To make their bones stronger
  5. To give them more energy
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Match the following.

 
1. Lack of iron A. Kwashiorkor
2. Excess fat B. Brittle bones
3. Lack of protein C. Obesity
4. Lack of calcium D. Anemia
  1. 1 - D, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - B
  2. 1 - D, 2 - A, 3 - B, 4 - C
  3. 1 - C, 2 - B, 3 - A, 4 - D
  4. 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D
  5. 1 - B, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - C
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Match the following.

 
1. Proteins A. Gives energy
2. Carbohydrates and fats B. Gives strength
3. Vitamins C. Growth food
4. Minerals D. Protects our body from infection and diseases
  1. 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - B, 4 - D
  2. 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - B
  3. 1 - B, 2 - D, 3 - A, 4 - C
  4. 1 - D, 2 - B ,3 - A, 4 - C
  5. 1 - C, 2 - D, 3 - A, 4 - B