Extra 40 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) CBSE Class 6 Science chapter:2 "Components of Food" :-

1. Which of the following is a major nutrient in our food?

a) Vitamins
b) Minerals
c) Proteins
d) All of these
✅ Answer: d) All of these

 

2. Which nutrient is mainly responsible for body-building?

a) Carbohydrates
b) Proteins
c) Fats
d) Vitamins
✅ Answer: b) Proteins

 

3. Which of these is an energy-giving nutrient?

a) Proteins
b) Carbohydrates
c) Vitamins
d) Minerals
✅ Answer: b) Carbohydrates

 

4. Which of the following foods is rich in carbohydrates?

a) Fish
b) Rice
c) Spinach
d) Eggs
✅ Answer: b) Rice

 

5. Which nutrient helps in repairing and growth of body tissues?

a) Carbohydrates
b) Fats
c) Proteins
d) Vitamins
✅ Answer: c) Proteins

 

6. Which of the following foods is rich in proteins?

a) Butter
b) Wheat
c) Pulses
d) Sugar
✅ Answer: c) Pulses

 

7. Fats provide more energy than carbohydrates.

a) True
b) False
✅ Answer: a) True

 

8. Which nutrient helps in keeping our body warm?

a) Proteins
b) Fats
c) Vitamins
d) Water
✅ Answer: b) Fats

 

9. Which of these foods is rich in fats?

a) Butter
b) Rice
c) Dal
d) Orange
✅ Answer: a) Butter

 

10. Which vitamin is essential for good eyesight?

a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin D
✅ Answer: a) Vitamin A

 

11. What is the function of Vitamin C?

a) Helps in blood clotting
b) Improves eyesight
c) Helps in healing wounds
d) Strengthens bones
✅ Answer: c) Helps in healing wounds

 

12. Which disease is caused by deficiency of Vitamin C?

a) Scurvy
b) Rickets
c) Night blindness
d) Beriberi
✅ Answer: a) Scurvy

 

13. Which vitamin helps in the absorption of calcium?

a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin D
✅ Answer: d) Vitamin D

 

14. Which disease is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin D?

a) Rickets
b) Scurvy
c) Beriberi
d) Night blindness
✅ Answer: a) Rickets

 

15. Which mineral is essential for strong bones and teeth?

a) Iron
b) Calcium
c) Iodine
d) Zinc
✅ Answer: b) Calcium

 

16. Iron deficiency causes which disease?

a) Goitre
b) Anaemia
c) Rickets
d) Beriberi
✅ Answer: b) Anaemia

 

17. Which of these foods is rich in iron?

a) Milk
b) Banana
c) Spinach
d) Butter
✅ Answer: c) Spinach

 

18. Which mineral prevents goitre?

a) Calcium
b) Iodine
c) Iron
d) Zinc
✅ Answer: b) Iodine

 

19. Which of these is a good source of iodine?

a) Salt
b) Bread
c) Rice
d) Sugar
✅ Answer: a) Salt

 

20. Which of these is NOT a function of water in our body?

a) Helps in digestion
b) Helps in transport of nutrients
c) Provides energy
d) Removes waste
✅ Answer: c) Provides energy

 

21. How much of our body is made up of water?

a) 25%
b) 50%
c) 70%
d) 90%
✅ Answer: c) 70%

 

22. Which of the following is a protective food?

a) Proteins
b) Carbohydrates
c) Vitamins and minerals
d) Fats
✅ Answer: c) Vitamins and minerals

 

23. Which vitamin is found in citrus fruits like orange and lemon?

a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin D
✅ Answer: c) Vitamin C

 

24. Which of these helps in digestion?

a) Proteins
b) Carbohydrates
c) Water
d) Vitamins
✅ Answer: c) Water

 

25. A balanced diet contains __________.

a) Only carbohydrates
b) Only proteins
c) All nutrients in proper amounts
d) Only vitamins and minerals
✅ Answer: c) All nutrients in proper amounts

 

26. Which disease is caused due to protein deficiency?

a) Kwashiorkor
b) Beriberi
c) Rickets
d) Scurvy
✅ Answer: a) Kwashiorkor

 

27. What is the main function of dietary fibre?

a) Builds muscles
b) Provides energy
c) Helps in digestion
d) Improves eyesight
✅ Answer: c) Helps in digestion

 

28. Which food is rich in dietary fibre?

a) Butter
b) Meat
c) Fruits and vegetables
d) Rice
✅ Answer: c) Fruits and vegetables

 

29. Which vitamin helps in blood clotting?

a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin K
✅ Answer: d) Vitamin K

 

30. Which of these foods is rich in Vitamin D?

a) Milk
b) Mango
c) Fish
d) Both a and c
✅ Answer: d) Both a and c

 

31. Which mineral helps in making red blood cells?

a) Calcium
b) Iron
c) Phosphorus
d) Sodium
✅ Answer: b) Iron

 

32. Which food group provides instant energy?

a) Proteins
b) Fats
c) Carbohydrates
d) Vitamins
✅ Answer: c) Carbohydrates

 

33. Which vitamin is also known as ascorbic acid?

a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin D
✅ Answer: c) Vitamin C

 

34. Which of these is NOT a nutrient?

a) Carbohydrates
b) Proteins
c) Fats
d) fibre
✅ Answer: d) Fibre

 

35. Which of these is known as roughage?

a) Proteins
b) Vitamins
c) Dietary fibre
d) Fats
✅ Answer: c) Dietary fibre

 

36. Deficiency of which vitamin causes night blindness?

a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin D
✅ Answer: a) Vitamin A

 

37. Which nutrient is needed for healthy skin?

a) Carbohydrates
b) Proteins
c) Vitamin E
d) Calcium
✅ Answer: c) Vitamin E

 

38. Which food is a rich source of Vitamin A?

a) Carrot
b) Potato
c) Bread
d) Fish
✅ Answer: a) Carrot

 

39. Which of the following is called "body-building food"?

a) Carbohydrates
b) Fats
c) Proteins
d) Vitamins
✅ Answer: c) Proteins

 

40. Which of these is an example of a junk food?

a) Fruits
b) Vegetables
c) Soft drinks
d) Pulses
✅ Answer: c) Soft drinks