Question Paper
Class / Subject: Class 6 (CBSE) · Science
Chapter: Chapter 3 — Chapter 3: Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body
Time Allowed: 18 minutes
Max Marks: 9
1. Which nutrient mainly provides energy? [1]
(A) Carbohydrates
(B) Vitamins
(C) Minerals
(D) Water
2. The iodine test is used to detect the presence of: [1]
(A) starch
(B) protein
(C) fat
(D) vitamins
3. A good source of protein is: [1]
(A) pulses
(B) rice
(C) ghee
(D) sugar
4. A balanced diet should include: [1]
(A) all nutrients in correct proportion
(B) only carbohydrates
(C) only protein
(D) only fruits
5. Growing children often need extra amounts of: [1]
(A) protein and calcium
(B) only sugar
(C) only fat
(D) only water
6. Completely avoiding fats in a diet can be unhealthy because: [1]
(A) fats help absorb certain vitamins
(B) fats have no function
(C) fats are harmful in any amount
(D) fats replace water
7. Scurvy is caused by the deficiency of: [1]
(A) Vitamin C
(B) Vitamin A
(C) Protein
(D) Iron
8. Goitre is caused by the deficiency of: [1]
(A) Iodine
(B) Vitamin C
(C) Protein
(D) Calcium
9. Anaemia, caused by iron deficiency, mainly results in: [1]
(A) tiredness and weakness
(B) bone deformity
(C) neck swelling
(D) bleeding gums