Question 1: Which of the following is a primary source of energy for the body?

Answer: (c) Carbohydrates

Question 2: Which region of India is known for dishes like dosa and idli?
Answer: (d) Tamil Nadu

Question 3: Which of the following foods is rich in protein?

Answer: (b) Almonds

Question 4: What does “food miles” refer to?

Answer: (a) Distance travelled by food from farm to plate

Question 5: Which cooking advancement is NOT part of modern methods?

(c) Silbattas
(Silbattas are traditional grinding stones, not a modern method.)

Question 6: Which nutrient is crucial for the absorption of vitamins?

(b) Fats
(Fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K require fats for absorption.)

Question 7: Which of the following is a rich source of dietary fibre?

(c) Brown rice
(Brown rice contains the bran layer, which is high in fibre.)

Question 8: Which region of India is known for the dish “Vada pav”?
(d) Maharashtra
(Vada pav is a popular street food from Maharashtra, especially Mumbai.)

Question 9: What are millets known for?

(b) Being easy to cultivate and highly nutritious
(Millets are drought-resistant, easy to grow, and rich in nutrients like iron and fiber.)

Question 10. What is used to test for the presence of starch in food?
(a) Iodine solution
Iodine turns blue-black in the presence of starch.

Question 11. Which one of the following food items does not provide dietary fibre?
✅ (d) Milk
Milk does not contain dietary fibre; fibre is found in plant-based foods.
Question 12. Which of the following sources of protein is different from the others?
✅ (d) Cottage cheese (paneer)
Cottage cheese is animal-based, while the others are plant-based.

Question 13. Which of the following nutrients is not present in milk?

✅ (b) Vitamin C
Milk lacks Vitamin C but contains protein, calcium, and Vitamin D.

Question 14. Which of the above food items are “energy giving foods”?
✅ (c) (i) and (ii)
Wheat and Ghee are energy-giving foods (carbohydrates and fats).

Question

Assertion (A): A marathon runner drinks glucose water during and after a race.
Reason (R): Glucose is an instant energy-providing carbohydrate.

✅ Answer: (a) – Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation for A.

Question 2

Assertion (A): Sources of carbohydrates and fats are known as energy-giving foods.
Reason (R): Carbohydrates and fats help grow and repair our bodies.

✅ Answer: (c) – A is correct, but R is incorrect. Growth and repair is the function of proteins,
not carbohydrates and fats.

Question 3

Assertion (A): The gland present in our neck enlarges to cause a goitre.
Reason (R): Deficiency of iodine causes goitre.

✅ Answer: (a) – Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Question 4

Assertion (A): Vitamins and minerals are also called protective nutrients.
Reason (R): Vitamins and minerals are the nutrients that protect our body from diseases and
keep us healthy.
✅ Answer: (a) – Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Question 5

Assertion (A): Jowar, bajra, and ragi are highly nutritious grains called millets.
Reason (R): Millets are body-building foods that help grow and repair our bodies.

✅ Answer: (b) – Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A. Millets are
nutritious but not mainly for body-building.

Question 6

Assertion (A): Protein is needed for the growth of our body.

Reason (R): Proteins can be obtained from plants as well as animal foods.

✅ Answer: (b) – Both A and R are correct, but R is not the explanation of A.

Question 7

Assertion (A): Nutrients are components of food.

Reason (R): Main nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

✅ Answer: (a) – Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Question 8

Assertion (A): Scurvy is a type of disease that occurs due to the deprivation of vitamin D.
Reason (R): Bleeding gums are the symptom of scurvy.

✅ Answer: (d) – A is wrong (Scurvy is due to vitamin C deficiency, not D), but R is correct.

Assertion and Reason Questions:

Question 10:

 Assertion (A): Vitamins are required in very small quantities and protect our body
against diseases.
 Reason (R): They provide energy.
  Answer: A is true, R is false.
Reason: Vitamins protect against diseases but do not provide energy.

Question 11: Assertion (A): The fibrous substances in our food are called roughage.

 Reason (R): They provide nutrients to our body.

 Answer: A is true, R is false.
Reason: Roughage helps in digestion but does not provide nutrients.

Question 12: Assertion (A): Water is an essential part of our diet.

 Reason (R): Water helps the body absorb nutrients from food.
 Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Question 13:Assertion (A): Vitamins are essential for the growth and maintenance of our body.

 Reason (R): Our body can make only two vitamins, vitamin D and K.
 Answer: Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Question 14:

 Assertion (A): Fats have less energy compared to the same amount of carbohydrates.
 Reason (R): Fats are obtained either from animals or from plants.
 Answer: A is false, R is true.
Reason: Fats actually have more energy than carbohydrates.

Question 15:

 Assertion (A): Vitamin A promotes growth, helps normal night vision.

 Reason (R): Vitamin D aids normal reproduction.
 Answer: Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Question 16:
  Assertion (A): Our body needs dietary fibre or roughage.
 Reason (R): Roughage helps our body get rid of undigested food.
 Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

III. Fill in the Blanks:

1. Rickets is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D.

2. Deficiency of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) causes a disease known as Beriberi.
3. Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a disease known as Scurvy.

4.  Night blindness is caused by deficiency of Vitamin A in our food.

5.  Egg yolk is rich in fat, and egg albumin is rich in protein.
6.  Deficiency diseases can be prevented by taking a balanced diet.
7.  Eating too many fat-rich foods may lead to a condition called obesity.
8.  The component of food that does not provide any nutrients to our body and yet is
essential in our food is roughage.
9.  The vitamin that gets easily destroyed by heating during cooking is Vitamin C.
10.  Spinach is a good source of the mineral iron.
11.  Mango (fruit) is a rich source of vitamin A.
12.  Seafood is a rich source of iodine.
13.  Vaccine helps in protecting our body against diseases.
14.  A solution of copper sulfate and caustic soda is used to detect the presence of
proteins.
15.  Food containing proteins is often called the body-building foods.
14 (again). Vitamin E keeps our skin healthy. (Note: This question is also labeled 14 —
may be a typo.)
15 (again). Iron is essential for forming haemoglobin in the blood.
16.  Wounds take a longer time to heal when we have a deficiency of Vitamin C.
17.  A balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items.

Column A Column B
Vitamin A (vii) Loss of vision
Vitamin B₁ (iv) Beri Beri
Vitamin C (ii) Scurvy
Vitamin D (iii) Rickets
Calcium (vi) Bone and tooth decay
Iron (v) Anaemia
Iodine (i) Goitre
Question 5:
Name a vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight.
Answer: Vitamin A

Question 6:
Name a mineral that is required for keeping our teeth and bones healthy.
Answer: Calcium

Question 7:
Give two sources of protein-rich food.
Answer: Eggs and Pulses

Question 8:
Give two examples of millets.
Answer: Ragi and Bajra

Question 9:
Name the chemical substance used to detect the presence of protein in a given sample.
Answer: Copper sulfate and caustic soda (used in Biuret test)

Question 10:
Name the chemical substance used to detect the presence of sugar/glucose in a given sample.
Answer: Benedict’s solution

Question 11:
Name the condition that arises due to excessive eating of fat-rich foods.
Answer: Obesity

VI. Short Answer Questions

Question 1:
Define a balanced diet.
Answer:
A balanced diet is a diet that contains all the essential nutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, fats,
vitamins, and minerals—in the right proportions. It helps in the proper growth and maintenance
of the body.

Question 2:
How can you detect the presence of protein in a given food sample?
Answer:
Add a few drops of copper sulfate solution and caustic soda to the food sample. If the sample
turns violet, it indicates the presence of protein.
Question 3:
Rohit plays a lot of football matches at his school. Which nutrient does he require in greater
quantity and why?
Answer:
Rohit requires more carbohydrates because they provide the energy needed for physical activities
like playing football.

Question 4:
Culinary practices not only create delicious food but also preserve cultural heritage and foster
community and social bonding. Comment.
Answer:
Culinary practices reflect the culture and traditions of a community. Preparing and sharing meals
brings people together, strengthens relationships, and helps preserve the traditional recipes and
customs passed down through generations.

Question 5:
What is anaemia? What are its two symptoms?
Anaemia is a condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the
blood.
Two symptoms of anaemia are:

1. Tiredness or fatigue
2. Paleness or dizziness

VII. Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) (Critical Thinking)

Question 1:
People hear that coastal areas that eat seafood do not suffer from goitre. Explain.
Seafood contains a high amount of iodine, which is necessary for the proper functioning of the
thyroid gland.
Goitre is caused by iodine deficiency.
People in coastal areas get enough iodine from seafood, so they do not suffer from goitre.

Question 2:
On nutritional value and general health benefits, fresh fruits are preferred over canned
juices and fresh fruit juice. What could be the reason for this?
Fresh fruits contain natural fibers, vitamins, and minerals that are often lost in the processing of
canned juices.
Canned juices may also contain added sugar and preservatives, which are not healthy.
Fresh fruits are more nutritious and help in better digestion and immunity.

Question 3:
Why is eating a banana better for you than eating a packet of chips?
Bananas are rich in nutrients like potassium, fiber, and natural sugars.
They provide energy and help in digestion.
Chips are high in salt, fat, and calories but low in nutrients.
Eating chips regularly can lead to obesity and other health problems.

Question 4:
Pulkesh’s potato chips turned blue-black when a chemical fell on them.

(a) Identify the chemical solution.

Iodine solution

(b) Identify the nutrient present in potato chips responsible for the colour change.
Starch

(c) Give two examples of food items containing this nutrient (other than potato chips).

1. Rice
2. Bread

Question 5:
Ashmit broke his leg and was prescribed calcium and vitamin D.

(a) Why did the doctor prescribe calcium tablets to Ashmit?

Calcium is important for strong bones and helps in the healing of broken bones.

(b) What is the role of vitamin D syrup along with calcium tablets?
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium properly and strengthens the bones.

(c) Write down a few sources of calcium in Ashmit’s diet.

1. Milk
2. Curd
3. Cheese
4. Green leafy vegetables

5. Question 1.
What is the importance of milk in your diet?
Milk is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, especially calcium.
It helps in the growth and development of strong bones and teeth.
6.

7. Question 2.
Why did the teacher emphasise drinking milk?
 The teacher emphasised drinking milk to highlight its role in growth and development.
It provides essential nutrients that help in building strong bones and maintaining overall
health.
8.

9. Question 3.
Write three sources of protein-rich foods.
Eggs, lentils, and meat.