Food Sources and Feeding Habits
Learn about sources of food from plants and animals, feeding habits of different organisms, and basic food components.
Questions
Which of the following provides the basic components of food?
- Mango
- Tomato
- Rice
- Milk
Which of the following statements is false regarding food?
- It is the source of energy for all animals.
- It is a combination of various substances.
- It is obtained from both plants and animals.
- The food made from milk contains only proteins.
The white revolution is related to increase in the production of
- milk
- fish
- eggs
- wheat
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the vegetarian food?
- It is easily available.
- It is easily digestible.
- It lacks some of the components of food.
- It is cheaper in comparison to non-vegetarian food.
Which of the following is not a scavenger?
- Crow
- Parakeet
- Hyena
- Jackal
Which of the following foods can we get from milch animals?
- Eggs
- Honey
- Milk
- Flesh
What does 'ingredient' mean?
- It is a kind of simple carbohydrate.
- These are the substances used to prepare a special dish.
- A substance, which helps to prevent constipation.
- It is one of the nutrients of food.
Leaves of _________ plants are rich in iron. <o:p>
- spinach
- tea
- mint
- basil
Which of the following is a modified root of its plant?
- Turnip
- Onion
- Garlic
- Potato
Which of the following is a sanguivore?
- Cattle leech
- Monkey
- Cockroach
- Spider
Which of the following is a producer?
- Farmer
- Mother
- Plant
- Soil
Which of the following is not a cereal?
- Rice
- Wheat
- Gram seeds
- Millet
Which of the following is an omnivorous animal?
- Snake
- Ant
- Sheep
- Vulture
Which of the following is not a consumer?
- Rat
- Man
- Basil
- Cow
Which of the following beverages is obtained from the leaves of a plant?
- Coffee
- Tea
- Beer
- Cold drinks
Which of the following is an example of a modified stem?
- Radish
- Onion
- Carrot
- Sweet potato
The term 'Pisciculture' is associated with production of
- fishes
- honey
- vegetables
- cereals
Which of the following is a predator?
- Goat
- Cat
- Grasshopper
- Deer
Which of the following is a decomposer?
- Bacteria
- Tiger
- Pitcher plant
- Elephant
Which of the following ingredients is eaten to enrich the body by Vitamin B1?
- Rice
- Pulses
- Sugar
- Cardamom
Which of the following is not a poultry animal?
- Hen
- Duck
- Quail
- Sparrow
Which of the following is called 'queen of spices'?
- Cardamom
- Ginger
- Turmeric
- Pepper
Which of the following seeds can be sprouted and eaten?
- Mustard seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Moong seeds
- Maize seeds
Which of the following is not a function of food?
- It provides energy and helps in growth and development.
- It helps to overcome wear and tear of the body.
- It can effect the heredity of species.
- It protects the body against diseases.