This question paper is based on Chapter 2, "Food," from the textbook The Living
World. It covers the sources of food, components of food (nutrients), deficiency
diseases, and the importance of a balanced diet.
SOCIAL SCIENCE QUESTION PAPER
Chapter 2: Food
I. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Tick (✓) the correct option:
1.
Which of these is considered the richest source of protein, containing
twice as much as meat? a. Eggs b. Milk c. Soyabean d. Wheat
2.
3.
A food sample turns blue-black when iodine solution is added. This
indicates the presence of: a. Protein b. Sugar c. Fats d. Starch
4.
5.
Which vitamin is easily destroyed by cooking? a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin B c.
Vitamin C d. Vitamin D
6.
7.
A child with "pigeon-chest" and "bow-legs" is likely suffering from a
deficiency of: a. Iron b. Vitamin D c. Vitamin K d. Iodine
8.
9.
Which of the following is a "milch animal"? a. Hen b. Duck c. Buffalo d.
Pig
10.
11.
The "translucent mark" test on paper is used to detect the presence of: a.
Carbohydrates b. Proteins c. Vitamins d. Fats
12.
II. Fill in the Blanks Complete the following sentences:
1. Green plants are called __________ because they prepare their own food through
photosynthesis.
2. __________ are known as energy-giving foods, while __________ are body-building foods.
3. Vitamins __________ and __________ are water-soluble, whereas others are fat-soluble.
4. Water forms approximately __________ per cent of our total body weight.
5. Iodine is essential for the synthesis of a hormone called __________ produced by the thyroid
gland.
6. The fibrous matter in food that cannot be digested but prevents constipation is called
__________.
III. Match the Following Match the nutrient or condition in Column A with its
correct description or deficiency in Column B:
Column A Column B
1. Iron a. Scurvy (bleeding gums)
2. Vitamin
b. Goitre (swelling in the neck)
A
3. Vitamin
c. Night blindness
C
d. Anaemia (pale skin and
4. Iodine
fatigue)
5. Vitamin
e. Rickets (weak bones)
B
6. Vitamin
f. Beri-beri (weak muscles)
D
IV. True or False State whether the following statements are true or false:
1. Vitamins and minerals provide a large amount of energy to the body. ( ______ )
2. Our skin can synthesize Vitamin D in the presence of sunlight. ( ______ )
3. Marasmus is caused by the deficiency of only proteins in infants. ( ______ )
4. A balanced diet must contain all essential nutrients in the right proportions. ( ______ )
5. Roughage helps in proper bowel movement. ( ______ )
6. Nitric acid is used to test for the presence of starch in food. ( ______ )
V. Sequencing and Classification Questions
1.
Sequence the steps for the "Test for Protein" (Number them 1 to 4):
2.
1. (____) Add a few drops of concentrated nitric acid.
2. (____) Crush bean seeds in a mortar and pestle.
3. (____) Observe if the suspension changes to yellow color.
4. (____) Make a suspension using water in a test tube.
3.
Classify these food items into "Food from Plants" and "Food from
Animals": (Honey, Pulses, Cheese, Maize, Meat, Spinach)
4.
1. Food from Plants: __________, __________, __________
2. Food from Animals: __________, __________, __________
VI. Short Answer Questions Answer the following based on the text:
1. What is "malnutrition" and what can happen if a person becomes obese?
2. Why is iron essential for our blood?
3. What are the three categories of food based on their functions?
4. Explain why iodine deficiency is more common in mountainous regions.
Answer Key
I. MCQs: 1(c), 2(d), 3(c), 4(b), 5(c), 6(d) II. Fill in the Blanks: 1. Producers (or
Autotrophs), 2. Carbohydrates/Fats; Proteins, 3. B and C, 4. 70, 5. Thyroxin, 6.
Roughage III. Match the Following: 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b, 5-f, 6-e IV. True/False: 1.
False, 2. True, 3. False (That is Kwashiorkor; Marasmus is proteins, carbs, and fats),
4. True, 5. True, 6. False (It tests for proteins) V. Sequencing/Classification:
1. Test Sequence: 1. Crush seeds, 2. Make suspension, 3. Add nitric acid, 4. Observe color
change.
2. Classification: Plants (Pulses, Maize, Spinach); Animals (Honey, Cheese, Meat). VI. Short
Answers:
3. Malnutrition is the lack of essential nutrients in the diet. Eating more than the body requires
leads to obesity.
4. Iron is essential for the formation of haemoglobin, which transports oxygen in the blood.
5. Energy-giving foods, Body-building foods, and Protective foods.
6. The soil and water in mountainous regions are often poor in iodine.
This comprehensive question paper is based on Chapter 2, "Food," from the textbook
The Living World. It covers all the major details from the sources, including nutrients,
food tests, deficiency diseases, and balanced diets.
SOCIAL SCIENCE COMPREHENSIVE QUESTION
PAPER
Chapter 2: Food
I. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Choose the correct option:
1. Which nutrient is primarily responsible for the "wear and tear" of body tissues at all ages?
a. Carbohydrates b. Proteins c. Fats d. Vitamins
2. Which solution is used to test for the presence of sugar in a food sample? a. Iodine solution
b. Nitric acid c. Benedict's solution d. Copper sulphate
3. Which of these is the richest source of Vitamin C? a. Milk b. Carrot c. Indian gooseberry
(amla) d. Wheat
4. A deficiency of which mineral leads to a condition known as Anaemia? a. Calcium b.
Phosphorus c. Iron d. Iodine
5. Which of these nutrients provides more than double the amount of energy provided by the
same weight of carbohydrates? a. Proteins b. Fats c. Vitamins d. Minerals
6. "Knock-knees" and "bow-legs" are characteristic symptoms of which deficiency disease? a.
Scurvy b. Beri-beri c. Rickets d. Goitre
7. Which animal product is considered a "complete food"? a. Honey b. Meat c. Milk d. Eggs
II. Fill in the Blanks Complete the following sentences:
1. __________ are made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and small quantities of
sulphur and phosphorous.
2. Vitamins __________ and __________ are water-soluble.
3. Iodine is required for the synthesis of a hormone called __________, produced by the
thyroid gland.
4. The condition caused by a deficiency of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats in infants is called
__________.
5. A food sample containing starch will turn __________ in colour when iodine solution is
added.
6. Water is essential for maintaining a uniform body temperature by distributing __________.
7. __________ are the primary energy-giving foods in our diet.
III. Match the Following Match the nutrients or conditions in Column A with their
correct descriptions in Column B:
Column A Column B
1. Vitamin K a. Swelling in the neck region
2. Vitamin A b. Helps in blood clotting
c. Needed for healthy eyes and
3. Goitre
skin
4.
d. "Pigeon-chest" deformity
Phosphorus
5. Vitamin D e. Growth of bones and teeth
6. Scurvy f. Spongy and bleeding gums
IV. True or False State whether the following statements are true or false:
1. Vitamins provide a large amount of energy for biochemical changes. ( ______ )
2. Vitamin C is easily destroyed by the process of cooking. ( ______ )
3. Roughage consists of cellulosic dietary fibres that cannot be digested by our body. ( ______
)
4. Iodine deficiency is more common in coastal areas because of sea food. ( ______ )
5. A balanced diet can be either vegetarian or non-vegetarian. ( ______ )
6. Kwashiorkor is caused specifically by a deficiency of fats in the diet. ( ______ )
7. Soyabean contains twice as much protein as meat. ( ______ )
V. Sequencing and Classification Questions
1.
Number the steps for the "Test for Sugar" in the correct order (1 to 4):
2.
1. (____) Carefully heat the test tube.
2. (____) Add a few drops of Benedict's solution to the sample.
3. (____) Observe if the solution turns orange.
4. (____) Take the given food sample in a test tube.
3.
Classify these foods into three functional groups: Energy-giving, Body-
building, and Protective: (Eggs, Rice, Spinach, Butter, Pulses, Papaya)
4.
1. Energy-giving: __________, __________
2. Body-building: __________, __________
3. Protective: __________, __________
VI. Short Answer Questions
1. Why is a person suffering from Anaemia usually pale and weak?
2. What is the main function of "Roughage" in our digestive system?
3. Explain why infants suffering from Kwashiorkor often have swollen faces and feet.
Answer Key
I. MCQs: 1(b), 2(c), 3(c), 4(c), 5(b), 6(c), 7(c) II. Fill in the Blanks: 1. Proteins, 2.
B-complex and C, 3. Thyroxin, 4. Marasmus, 5. Blue-black, 6. Heat, 7. Carbohydrates
III. Match the Following: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-e, 5-d, 6-f IV. True/False: 1. False (They
do not provide energy), 2. True, 3. True, 4. False (It is common in mountainous
regions), 5. True, 6. False (It is a deficiency of proteins), 7. True V.
Sequencing/Classification:
1. Sugar Test: 1. Take sample, 2. Add Benedict's, 3. Heat, 4. Observe orange color.
2. Classification: Energy-giving (Rice, Butter); Body-building (Eggs, Pulses); Protective (Spinach,
Papaya). VI. Short Answers:
3. Because iron is essential for haemoglobin, which transports oxygen; lack of it leads to fatigue
and paleness.
4. It helps in bowel movement and prevents constipation.
5. The swelling (oedema) is caused by water retention due to a severe deficiency of proteins.