Extra 30 short questions with answers from Chapter:1 Food: Where Does It Come From? (Class 6 CBSE Science):-

Short Answer Questions

Why do we need food?

 

Answer:

We need food for growth, energy, and to stay healthy. Food also

helps in body repair and protects us from diseases.

 

2. Name any two sources of food.
Answer: The two sources of food are:

Plants

(e.g., fruits, vegetables, grains)

Animals

(e.g., milk, eggs, meat)

 

What are herbivores? Give two examples.

 

Answer:

Animals that eat only plants are called

herbivores

. Examples: Cow, Deer.

 

What are carnivores? Give two examples.

 

Answer:

Animals that eat only other animals (meat) are called

carnivores

. Examples: Lion, Tiger.

 

 

What are omnivores? Give two examples.

 

Answer:

Animals that eat both plants and animals are called

omnivores

. Examples: Human, Bear.

 

What

are

plant-based food items? Give examples.

 

Answer:

Food obtained from plants is called plant-based food. Examples: Fruits (mango, apple), Vegetables (potato, spinach), Grains (wheat, rice).

 

 

What

are

animal-based food items? Give examples.

 

Answer:

Food obtained from animals is called animal-based food. Examples: Milk, Eggs, Meat, Honey.

 

Why is honey called a natural sweetener?

 

Answer:

Honey is a sweet liquid made by bees from flower nectar. It is a natural source of sugar and is used as a sweetener.

 

 

What are sprouts? How are they beneficial?

 

Answer:

Sprouts are germinated seeds (like moong,

chana

) that are rich in proteins and vitamins. They are easy to digest and highly nutritious.

 

Name any two food items that come from roots.

 

Answer:

Carrot and Radish.

 

 

Name any two food items that come from stems.

 

Answer:

Potato and Sugarcane.

 

Name any two food items that come from leaves.

 

Answer:

Spinach and Cabbage.

 

 

Name any two food items that come from seeds.

 

Answer:

Rice and Wheat.

 

Name any two food items that come from flowers.

 

Answer:

Cauliflower and Broccoli.

 

 

What is the function of food in our body?

 

Answer:

Food gives us energy, helps in body growth, repairs damaged cells, and protects us from diseases.

 

What is meant by edible parts of a plant?

 

Answer:

The parts of a plant that can be eaten are called edible parts. Example: Roots (carrot), Leaves (spinach), Fruits (mango).

 

 

Name an animal that provides us with both milk and meat.

 

Answer:

Goat provides us with both

milk and meat

.

 

Why is milk considered a complete food?

 

Answer:

Milk contains proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, making it a complete and nutritious food.

 

 

Name any three beverages we get from plants.

 

Answer:

Tea, Coffee, and Sugarcane Juice.

 

What are cereals? Give two examples.

 

Answer:

Cereals are grains that are a major source of food. Examples: Rice, Wheat.

 

 

Why should we eat different kinds of food?

 

Answer:

Different foods provide different nutrients. A balanced diet with a variety of foods keeps us healthy.

 

What is the main source of cooking oil?

 

Answer:

Cooking oils are obtained from seeds like

mustard, groundnut, and sunflower

.

 

 

Which plant gives us pulses? Give two examples.

 

Answer:

Pulses are obtained from

leguminous plants

. Examples: Moong dal, Chana dal.

 

Why do some people avoid animal food?

 

Answer:

Some people follow vegetarian diets for religious, ethical, or health reasons and avoid meat, fish, and eggs.

 

 

25. What are food habits? Give examples.
Answer: Food habits refer to the type of food a person or animal eats.

Herbivores eat plants (Cow)

Carnivores eat meat (Lion)

Omnivores eat both (Humans)

 

26. What is the difference between a vegetarian and a non-vegetarian diet?
Answer:

Vegetarian diet

includes only plant-based foods like vegetables, fruits, and grains.

Non-vegetarian diet

includes meat, fish, and eggs along with plant-based foods.

 

27. What is the source of sugar?
Answer: Sugar is mainly obtained from sugarcane and sugar beet plants.

 

28. Which part of the coconut is used as food?
Answer: The seed (white kernel) and coconut water inside the fruit are used as food.

 

29. Why should we eat fresh food instead of packaged food?
Answer: Fresh food is natural, more nutritious, and free from harmful preservatives, unlike packaged food.

 

30. Why should we not waste food?
Answer: Wasting food leads to loss of resources, affects the environment, and deprives needy people of food.