Nutrients — Homi Bhabha Class 6 Biology MCQs with Solutions
Free Homi Bhabha Class 6 Biology Nutrients MCQs with step-by-step solutions (10 questions). Part of Food, Diet & Health. Practise online on Prepizo — no login needed.
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Questions with solutions
Q1 — Nutrients · easy · theory
Which nutrient mainly gives our body energy to work and play?
A. Water
B. Vitamins
C. Proteins
D. Carbohydrates ✓ Correct
Solution: Carbohydrates such as rice, roti and sugar are the main energy-giving nutrients.
Q2 — Nutrients · easy · theory
Which nutrient helps our body to grow and to repair worn-out parts?
A. Proteins ✓ Correct
B. Roughage
C. Fats
D. Water
Solution: Proteins are body-building nutrients that help us grow and mend injured parts.
Q3 — Nutrients · easy · theory
Oil, butter and ghee are rich in which nutrient?
A. Minerals
B. Vitamins
C. Proteins
D. Fats ✓ Correct
Solution: Oil, butter and ghee are fats, which store energy for our body.
Q4 — Nutrients · easy · theory
Which foods are the best sources of protein?
A. Butter and oil
B. Rice and sugar
C. Salt and water
D. Pulses, eggs and milk ✓ Correct
Solution: Pulses (dal), eggs and milk are protein-rich foods that help the body grow.
Q5 — Nutrients · medium · theory
Which two nutrients are needed in small amounts and protect us from diseases?
A. Proteins and starch
B. Vitamins and minerals ✓ Correct
C. Carbohydrates and fats
D. Water and roughage
Solution: Vitamins and minerals are called protective foods; small amounts keep us healthy.
Q6 — Nutrients · medium · theory
Which mineral makes our bones and teeth strong?
A. Iodine
B. Calcium ✓ Correct
C. Iron
D. Sodium
Solution: Calcium, found in milk and cheese, keeps our bones and teeth strong.
Q7 — Nutrients · medium · theory
To test whether a food contains starch, we put a few drops of iodine on it. Starch turns the iodine —
A. bright red
B. green
C. blue-black ✓ Correct
D. pure white
Solution: Starch reacts with iodine to give a blue-black colour, which shows starch is present.
Q8 — Nutrients · medium · theory
Roughage (fibre) does not give energy, but it helps our body by —
A. keeping us warm
B. helping us pass out waste easily ✓ Correct
C. making our bones hard
D. giving us strong muscles
Solution: Roughage adds bulk to food and helps the body get rid of waste, preventing constipation.
Q9 — Nutrients · hard · theory
A piece of food is rubbed on white paper and leaves an oily patch you can see light through. The food is rich in —
A. Starch
B. Fats ✓ Correct
C. Vitamins
D. Proteins
Solution: Fats leave a translucent (oily) mark on paper, so this simple test shows fat is present.
Q10 — Nutrients · hard · theory
About two-thirds of our body is made up of which nutrient, which gives no energy but is very important for life?
A. Protein
B. Water ✓ Correct
C. Sugar
D. Fat
Solution: Nearly two-thirds of the body is water; it carries nutrients and removes waste, but gives no energy.