Free Food 01 Practice Test - 5th Grade 

Question 1

Which among the following food items is rich in protein?

 

A.

Apple

B.

Onion

C.

Cabbage

D.

Egg

SOLUTION

Solution : D

Chicken, egg, cottage cheese etc. are all rich sources of protein. These items provide strength to the body. Apples are rich in fibre. Cabbage is rich in vitamins.

Question 2

It is good to include a large amount of fat rich food in our diet every day.

A.

True

B.

False

SOLUTION

Solution : B

Fats provide us with energy but it is good only if consumed in proper quantity. If we consume too much fat, all the excess fat will be stored in our body and could, in the long run, lead to obesity and other dangerous heart diseases.

Question 3

Which of the following food items is matched incorrectly with its type?

S. No. Food Type
1 Apple Fibre
2 Chocolate Minerals
3 Bread Carbohydrates

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 1 and 3

SOLUTION

Solution : B

Chocolates are rich in fats and carbohydrates.
Apples are rich in fibres, vitamins and minerals.
Breads are rich in carbohydrates.

So, chocolates is incorrectly matched.

Question 4

Obesity can increase the risk of________.

A.

diabetes

B.

anaemia    

C.

scurvy    

D.

beri beri

SOLUTION

Solution : A

Diabetes is a lifestyle disease. This means that the disease can often occur as a result of a person's eating habits. Therefore, excessive consumption of junk food can result in obesity which in turn could increase the risk of diabetes.

Question 5

Milk is usually adulterated by adding ____.

A.

water

B.

honey    

C.

nectar    

D.

sugar

SOLUTION

Solution : A

The process of addition of another substance in food items which degrade the quality of the food is known as adulteration. Milk is usually adulterated by adding water. 

Question 6

Which of the following methods can be used to keep our hands clean?

A.

Washing hands with cream

B.

Washing hands with water  

C.

Washing hands with oil

D.

Washing hands with soap

SOLUTION

Solution : B and D

Washing hands with water and soap, using a clean towel to wipe off the water is a healthy habit to keep hands clean.
 

Question 7

Which of the following body part(s) should we cover when we sneeze or cough?

A.

Forehead

B.

Nose    

C.

Ears    

D.

Mouth

SOLUTION

Solution : B and D

Always use a hand towel or tissue to cover your mouth and nose when sneezing. Germs can travel in the air from our cough or sneeze. 

Question 8

Iron is a type of ____ present in the body.

A.

carbohydrate

B.

protein

C.

mineral

D.

fat

SOLUTION

Solution : C

 Iron is an important part of the haemoglobin molecule. Haemoglobin in the red blood cells is responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to different parts of the body.

Question 9

Which of the following diseases are caused by lack of vitamins?

A. Beriberi
B. Scurvy
C. Ketosis
D. Night blindness

SOLUTION

Solution : A, B, and D

Night blindness, scurvy, beriberi are caused by deficiency of vitamins. Ketosis is caused by deficiency of carbohydrates. To remain healthy we must ensure that we have a balanced diet which includes vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins etc.

Question 10

Scurvy can be prevented by including _____ in the diet.

A.

lemon

B.

rice 

C.

wheat

D.

millet

SOLUTION

Solution : A

Scurvy is caused by lack of vitamin C. Orange, lemon are rich in vitamin C. Rice, wheat, millet are cereals, they do not contain vitamin C.