CBSE Class VI Science Solutions

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Q1.

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  1. If a food material turns blue-black on addition of iodine solution, it confirms the presence of _______________.
    1. fats
    2. proteins
    3. starch
    4. vitamins
  2. Which of the following provide energy?
    1. vitamins
    2. minerals
    3. carbohydrates
    4. water
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  1. (c) starch
  2. (c) carbohydrates
Q2.

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  1. Which of the following minerals is essential for the formation of thyroxine hormone?
    1. calcium
    2. phosphorus
    3. iodine
    4. iron
  2. A pregnant woman needs more _______________ in her diet.
    1. carbohydrates
    2. proteins
    3. fats
    4. vitamin A
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  1. (d) iodine
  2. (b) proteins
Q3.

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  1. Which of the following is a source of fat?
    1. soya bean oil
    2. apple
    3. wheat
    4. none of these
  2. For protein test, we add _______________ solution along with caustic soda solution.
    1. copper sulphate
    2. magnesium sulphate
    3. calcium sulphate
    4. iodine
  3. Which of the following food items shows a positive starch test?
    1. butter
    2. egg
    3. rice
    4. oil
  4. Obesity is due to excessive intake of _______________.
    1. proteins
    2. fats
    3. minerals
    4. vitamins
  5. Spongy and bleeding gums are symptoms of _______________.
    1. beriberi
    2. scurvy
    3. rickets
    4. night blindness
  6. Which vitamin is essential for proper vision in darkness?
    1. vitamin D
    2. vitamin A
    3. vitamin C
    4. vitamin B
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  1. (a) soybean oil
  2. (a) copper sulphate
  3. (c) rice
  4. (b) fats
  5. (b) scurvy
  6. (b) vitamin A
Q4.

Fill in the blanks:

  1. _______________ and fats provide us energy.
  2. Carrot is a rich source of vitamin _______________.
  3. The fibrous indigestible material present in our food is called _______________.
  4. The diet that contains all components of food in the required proportion is called a _______________.
  5. Excessive loss of water from the tissues of the body is called _______________.
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  1. Energy
  2. A
  3. Fiber
  4. Balanced
  5. Dehydration
Q5.

Match the following:

Column AColumn B
1. Fluorine(a) beriberi
2. Iron(b) rickets
3. Vitamin B1(c) kwashiorkor
4. Protein deficiency(d) dental caries
5. Vitamin D(e) anaemia
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  1. (d) dental caries
  2. (e) anemia
  3. (a) beriberi
  4. (c) kwashiorkor
  5. (b) rickets