Manav Rachna International School

Sector 14,Faridabad
Session 2023-24
Grade – VI
Subject - Science

Focus- Revision Test I M.M- 19 marks

Ch- 2
1. Tick the correct option – ( 2 marks)
i) Which of the following food items does not provide any nutrient?
a) Milk b) water c) orange juice d) tomato soup

ii) Which of the following is a function of fat in our diet?

a) Protection b) Insulation c) Giving energy d) All of them

2. a) One day Rohan’s maid brings her 1 year old son, Monu with her. Rohan finds that Monu has
sunken eyes, dry and wrinkled skin, a very weak and thin body .He requests his mother to give
him some milk and eggs.

i) Which disease do you think Monu is suffering from ? ( 1 mark)

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b) Our grandmothers often advise that new born babies should be exposed to sunlight. Does this
have any scientific reason? Explain (1 mark)
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b) It is said that milk is a wholesome food as it contains most of the nutrients. Do you think that you
can remain healthy by consuming only milk as your regular diet? ( 2 marks)

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3. Why does obesity in children has become a common problem these days? ( 1 mark)

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 4. Fill in the blanks- ( 3 marks)
i) Extra carbohydrates in our diet get stored in the body as _________
ii) ________ mineral is present in salt.
iii) When ________ is lost from our body ,it leads to dehydration.

5. Who am I? ( 3 marks)
i) I am the instant energy provider ________________
ii) Growing children must take me liberally for developing strong bones and teeth.__________
iii) I am required in small quantities in diet. I am also called protective food._________

6. Give reasons for the following- ( 1 mark)

Roughage must form an important part of our diet.
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7. The following statements are false. Rewrite the correct statement for each. ( 2 marks)

i) Presence of sugar in a food sample can be tested using iodine.

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ii) A computer operator needs more calories than an athlete.

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8. Give one method of cooking that destroy nutrients in food. (1 marks)

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9. Is a balanced diet an expensive diet ? Give reasons to support your answer. ( 2 marks)

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