Class VI Science Chapter 1: Food: Where does it Come from?

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Chapter 1 Food: Where Does it Come From?

Very Short Answer Type Questions

1. Name any two animals which provide us milk.
Ans: Milk is a highly nutritious food that mammals produce through their
mammary glands. Milk becomes a primary source of nutrients for human
infants and new born animals who are unable to digest solid food due to its high
nutritional value and ease of digestion. The cow and the buffalo are two animals
that provide us with milk.

2. Name the common animals which provide us (a) eggs, and (b) meat.
Ans: (a) Female counterparts of many species, both birds and animals,
generally provide eggs. Although not all eggs are consumed by humans, eggs
from chicken, duck, quail, etc., are widely consumed in various parts of the
world.
(b) Meat is also consumed as an important component of many meals around
the world. Goats, lamb, and chicken are some of the animals that provide us
with meat.

3. What are the main sources of food?

Ans: Food comes from a variety of sources. Different sources provide us with
various types of food products with varying nutritional values. Food has been
typically obtained from plants and animals. Plants provide us with a variety of
food products such as apples, mangoes, and grapes, as well as grains such as
wheat, rice, millet, and others. Animals also provide a variety of foods that help
us keep our bodies in good shape and functioning properly. Animals provide a
variety of foods ranging from eggs to meat.

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4. Name any five 'plant parts' which are used as food.

Ans: Plants provide the majority of food for both humans and animals. Almost
all plant parts are edible.
The five parts of a plant that can be used as food are:
• Leaves: Humans consume a wide variety of leaves.
• Roots: Roots are beneficial to both humans and plants.
• Stem: There are a variety of edible plant stems.
• Fruits: The ovary of the gynoecium in flowers becomes fruits after
fertilization.
• Flowers: Flowers from various plants can be eaten.

5. Name two plant roots which are eaten as food.

Ans: Plants are the primary source of food, providing a variety of food items
ranging from leaves to stems to roots. Roots are beneficial to both humans and
plants. Some plant roots are edible, and they can be eaten to eliminate nutrient
deficiencies in our bodies. Beetroot and carrot are two common examples of
eatable roots. These have various nutritional values.

6. Name two plants whose stems are used as food.

Ans: There are a variety of edible plant stems. Potato and onion are two
common examples of plants whose stems are eatable. Because potatoes grow
underground, they are commonly referred to as roots. In reality, potatoes are the
stem. Because onions have a large number of leaves, they are classified as
modified stems.

7. Name two plants whose leaves are eaten as food (as vegetables).
Ans: Leaves are the flat green parts of plants that serve as the primary site of
photosynthesis. There are several plants with edible leaves. Humans consume a
wide variety of leaves. Spinach and mint are two plants whose leaves are eaten
as food. Spinach leaves can be consumed as a vegetable. Mint leaves are used as
a vegetable because mint is high in nutrients.

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8. Name two flowers which are eaten as food.

Ans: Flowers from various plants are commonly eaten as food all over the
world. Broccoli and cauliflower are two examples of flowers that are eaten as
food. Broccoli has been widely consumed all over the world due to its high
nutritional value and delicious taste. Cauliflower is indeed a great food option
because it is high in nutrients and easy to incorporate into our diet.

9. Name two fruits which are used as food.

Ans: There are many fruits that are eaten as food. Apple and mango are two
common examples of eatable fruits. They have a variety of nutritional and
health benefits.

10.Name five types of seeds of plants which are used for making food.
Ans: Some plant seeds are edible and very nutritious. Five types of seeds of
plants that can be used for making food are:
• Wheat: It is a popular grain that is used to make chapatis, parathas, and
various types of bread.
• Pea: Due to their ease of digestion, peas are an excellent food choice.
• Mustard: It is a common ingredient in many vegetable dishes.
• Rice: It is a good source of energy because it is high in carbohydrates.
• Lentils: They can be eaten up as sprouts, making them an even healthier
option.

11.Name the process in which seeds like moong (green gram) and chana
(Bengal gram) are allowed to germinate to obtain more nutritious
food.
Ans: These seeds, such as moong (green gram) and chana (Bengal gram), are
germinated by soaking them in water overnight. Because of the soaking, the
seeds develop a thin thread-like tiny tail that resembles a root. This is referred to
as sprouting. Sprouting is impossible in dehydrated conditions. So, soaking in
water is required for seed germination (sprouting).

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12.Name the major ingredients of idli.

Ans: Idli is indeed a popular South Indian dish that is typically served for
breakfast. Idli is made by steaming a batter made of rice and fermented black
lentils. The rice and black lentil mixture is soaked in water for some time. After
soaking, this mixture is ground to make a fine paste, which is then left overnight
to ferment. This fermented batter is then evenly cooked by steaming.

13.All the animals can be divided into three main groups on the basis of
their food habits. Name these three groups.
Ans: All animals are classified into three major groups based on the type of
food they consume. This categorization is done according to the fact that some
animals consume meat while others don't.
• Herbivores: They are living things that do not eat the meat of other
animals. These animals only eat plants and plant products.
• Carnivores: They are living things that eat only meat from other animals.
• Omnivores: They are living things that eat both meat from other animals
and plant-based foods.

14.What is the usual name of those animals:

a) which eat only other animals?
b) which eat only plants?
c) which eat plants as well as animals?
Ans:
a) Carnivores are living things that eat only the meat of other animals. These
animals catch and kill other animals for food.
b) Herbivores are living things that only eat plants. Herbivores can only
survive by eating plant fruits, stems, leaves, and roots.
c) Omnivores are living things that generally eat both plants and animals.
Omnivores have a diverse diet because they can consume both plants and
animals.

15.Name any four food products prepared from milk.

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Ans: Dairy products are food products that are made from milk. Yogurt is a
very well milk product that is made through the bacterial fermentation of milk.
Yogurt has been commonly made from cow and buffalo milk. Butter is indeed a
milk product that is created by separating fat globules from buttermilk and
churning it. Paneer is indeed a popular milk product made by curdling milk with
citrus fruit, such as lemon juice, and then pressing out the excess water.
Buttermilk is really a traditional dairy drink. It is the liquid that is left over after
churning cream or yogurt. It's both healthy and tasty.

16.Which term in the following includes the other three? Kingfisher,

Dragonfly, Carnivore, Snake
Ans: Carnivores seem to be animals that only eat other animals for food. The
kingfisher is a carnivore because it feeds on the meat of other insects.
Dragonflies eat other insects as well, so they are carnivores as well. A snake is a
carnivore because it feeds on small animals such as rats and insects. Because the
kingfisher, dragonfly, and snake are all carnivores. As a result, they have all
been classified as carnivores.

17.Fill in the following blanks with suitable words:

a) The ....................... which we drink comes from cows, buffaloes and
goat.
b) Milk is an....................... product.
c) Sugar is obtained from a plant called ..........................
d) The major sources of food are ........................ and ..........................
e) Bees make ........................ from nectar of flowers.
f) Tiger eats only meat, so it is a .................
g) Deer eats only plants, so it is a ..................
h) Human beings eat plant products as well as animals, so they
are.................
i) Parrots eat only................ products.
j) Plants make their own food by the process of ..................
Ans:
a) Milk: Cows, buffaloes, and goats are dairy animals raised for milk
production.

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b) Dairy product: Milk is obtained from farm animals in dairy farming,

which raises female cattle for milk production.
c) Sugarcane: Sugar is indeed a soluble carbohydrate with a sweet taste that
is widely used in food. It is commonly obtained from the stem of a plant
known as sugarcane.
d) Plants and animals: Food comes from a variety of sources. Food has been
typically obtained from plants and animals.
e) Honey: The main purpose of nectar in flowers is to attract bees, and it is a
raw material used by honeybees to produce honey.
f) Carnivores: Carnivores are living things that feed on the meat of other
animals. Because their bodies cannot digest plant products, tigers eat only
meat.
g) Herbivores: Herbivores are living things that eat only plants for food in
order to meet their energy requirements.
h) Omnivore: Omnivorous animals are living things that consume both plant
products and animal flesh.
i) Plant: Parrots primarily consume seeds, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. So, it
is a herbivore.
j) Photosynthesis: Plants are usually referred to as producers because they
can produce their own food. Plants can convert light energy into chemical
energy that can be stored within the food.

Short Answer Type Questions

18.What is food? Give five examples of food.
Ans: Food is a nutrient-rich substance that we can consume. The human body
receives adequate nutrition through food consumption. Food contains essential
nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, and vitamins, which
provide nutritional support to a living body when consumed. Fruits, vegetables,
bread, butter, and meat are five examples of food.

19.
a) Name five food materials which come from plants.
b) Name five food materials which come from animals.
Ans:

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a) Plants absorb carbon dioxide, water, and minerals from their

surroundings and convert them into food. Because photosynthesis
prepares this food, plants are the primary source of food for all living
organisms. Many plant parts are consumed by humans. Cereals, fruits,
vegetables, oil, and pulses are five food materials derived from plants.
b) Food is the substance from which we obtain nutrients. Meat, milk, eggs,
honey, and oil are examples of animal-derived foods. Meat is derived
from animals such as chicken, goat, and fish. We get eggs from chicken,
milk from cow, honey from bees, and oil from fish.

20.Write the names of major ingredients of 'brinjal curry'. Which of the

ingredients of brinjal curry:
a) come from plants?
b) do not come from plants?
Ans:
a) Ingredients are the substances that are used to prepare a specific dish.
Brinjal, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, onion, mustard seeds, water, and salt
are the primary ingredients in brinjal curry. In these, brinjal, spices, and
oil come from plants.
b) The table salt we use in cooking is sodium chloride powder. This is
frequently combined with a variety of iodine and magnesium compounds.
Salt is an excellent source of minerals for the body. The salt in food helps
to enhance the flavours that appeal to our taste buds. Water is necessary
for the body as a solvent. It maintains the turgidity of the blood liquid and
cells. The only ingredients in brinjal curry that are not derived from
plants are salt and water.

21.What are the major ingredients of kheer? Which of these ingredients

come from plants and which from animals?
Ans: Rice pudding is another name for kheer. Kheer is made with rice, milk,
sugar, and nuts. These ingredients include rice derived from paddy plants, dry
nuts derived from trees, and milk derived from a cow.

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22.Name the most common food items provided by the following

animals:
a) Cow (or Buffalo)
b) Hen
c) Bees
d) Goat
e) Camel
Ans:
a) Cow (or Buffalo): The most common food item provided by the cow or
buffalo is milk. Milk contains proteins as well as calcium, which is
necessary for the human body's bones.
b) Hen: The most common food item provided by hens is eggs. Eggs contain
proteins that boost the human body's immunity.
c) Bees: The most common food item provided by bees is honey. Honey has
been used in a variety of foods. It is also referred to as natural medicine.
d) Goat: A goat is the most common food source of meat and milk. Meat is a
good source of vitamin D, which helps the body gain calories.
e) Camel: The most common food item provided by camel is camel milk.
Camel milk is mostly used to treat diseases like diarrhea.

23.What is the difference between a herbivore, a carnivore and an

omnivore?
Ans: All animals are classified into three major groups based on the type of
food they consume. This categorization is done according to the fact that some
animals consume meat while others don't. The difference between a herbivore, a
carnivore, and an omnivore is that a herbivore is an animal that only feeds on
plants, a carnivore is an animal that only feeds on flesh, and an omnivore is an
animal that feeds on both flesh and plants.

24.Classify the following into herbivores, carnivores and omnivores:

Dog, Tiger, Deer, Man, Lizard, Squirrel, Camel, Crow, Rabbit, Vulture
Ans: Herbivores are living things that only eat plants. Herbivores can only
survive by eating plant fruits, stems, leaves, and roots. Herbivore animals
include rabbits, camels, and deer.

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Carnivores are living things that eat only the meat of other animals. These
animals catch and kill other animals for food. Carnivore animals include tigers,
lizards, and vultures.
Omnivores are living things that generally eat both plants and animals.
Omnivores have a diverse diet because they can consume both plants and
animals. Omnivore animals include squirrels, dogs, men, and crows.

25.What is sprouting? Name any two types of seeds which are used for
making sprouts in our homes.
Ans: Sprouting is indeed a natural process in which seeds germinate and send
out shoots to form sprouts in the presence of moisture. It will take a few days
for the seeds to germinate and sprout. Whenever the seeds are soaked in water,
quiescence emerges. Beans and lentils are the most common seeds used to make
sprouts in our homes.

26.Explain how, the milk which we get from cow actually comes from
the plants.
Ans: Cows are herbivores that eat grass in order to produce milk. Milk can be
found in a variety of foods. Cows consume grass, a cellulose-rich plant-based
food. Cows can digest cellulose in their stomach. Because it has anaerobic
bacteria in its stomach, it can digest cellulose. This is how the milk we get from
cows is derived from plants. So, cow milk is actually derived from plants, as
cows eat grass and produce milk.

27.What do the following eat?

1. Cow
2. Tiger
3. Cat
4. House lizard
5. Butterfly
6. Rat
7. Fish
8. Sparrow
9. Frog

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10.Human beings
Ans:
1. A cow can eat grass, leaves, grains, vegetable peels, and so on.
2. The tiger is really a carnivorous animal, implying it hunts and consumes
the flesh of other animals.
3. Cats are carnivores by nature, but a domesticated cat can be fed milk and
some plant-based products (such as roughage) in addition to the flesh of
other small animals such as mice and fish.
4. House lizards are insectivores, which indicates they eat small insects such
as spiders, houseflies, and cockroaches.
5. Butterflies are nectarivorous, indicating they feed on the nectar of
flowers.
6. Rats are primarily scavengers. Their diet consists primarily of grains,
seeds, fruits, and any food material found in a typical household.
7. Most fish eat a variety of foods and are omnivorous in nature. Some fish
eat insects or other small worms.
8. Sparrows primarily consume seeds and plant-based foods such as flower
buds, small bulbs, and so on, but hatchlings primarily consume worms
and small insects for nutrition.
9. Frogs seem to be carnivorous in nature, and their diet consists primarily
of insects, small slugs, and worms, among other things.
10.Humans are omnivorous in nature, consuming both plant-based foods
such as fruits, vegetables, and seeds, as well as animal products such as
meat, fish, eggs, and milk.

28.Match the items given in column A with those given in column B:

Column A Column B

(i) Milk, Curd, Cheese, Ghee (a) eat other animals

(ii) Spinach, Cauliflower, Carrot (b) eat plant and plant products

(iii) Lions and Tigers (c) are vegetables

(iv) Herbivores (d) are all animal products

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Ans: Milk, curd, cheese, and ghee are all dairy products, meaning they are
made from animal milk, typically cow, buffalo, or goat milk. The curd is a
coagulated product derived from the curdling of milk through bacterial
fermentation (lactobacilli). Cheese is made by coagulating milk with lactic acid.
Ghee or clarified butter is also made from milk by heating the milk butter in a
hydrogenation reaction to produce the liquid fat.
• Vegetables include spinach, cauliflower, and carrots. The leaves of
spinach are edible, as are the stems and leaves of the cauliflower. Carrot
underground roots can be eaten.
• Lions and tigers are carnivores, which means they hunt other animals and
eat their flesh.
• Herbivorous animals include cows, goats, deer, and others. They can only
eat plant-based foods.
The correct match between the items in column A and the items in column B is:

Column A Column B

(i) Milk, Curd, Cheese, Ghee (d) are all animal products

(ii) Spinach, Cauliflower, Carrot (c) are vegetables

(iii) Lions and Tigers (a) eat other animals

(iv) Herbivores (b) eat plant and plant products

Long Answer Type Questions

29.What are 'food producers' and 'food consumers'? Give one example
of each type.
Ans: Food producers are plants that synthesize food for their own consumption
as well as that of other organisms. Green plants use photosynthesis to prepare
food by absorbing water and nutrients from the soil, carbon dioxide from the
air, and energy from the sun. Food is produced by all green leafy plants. Food
consumers are organisms that do not prepare their own food and instead rely on
food prepared by Producers. Animals do not prepare their own food and must
rely on plants or other animals. Carnivorous animals, such as the lion and tiger,

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consume other animals, whereas herbivorous animals, such as the giraffe and
horse, consume plants.

30.What is meant by 'herbivores'? Write the names of five herbivores.

Ans: All animals can be classified into different groups based on their eating
habits. Herbivores are organisms that only consume plant material. Green
leaves, seeds, flowers, and plant stems are among the plant materials.
Herbivorous animals include goats, rabbits, horses, cows, and giraffes.

31.What are 'carnivores'? Give five examples of carnivores.

Ans: Carnivores are living things that eat only the meat of other animals. They
are also known as meat-eaters. These animals catch and kill other animals for
food. Carnivorous animals include the lion, tiger, leopard, snake, and wolf.

32.What are 'omnivores'? Write the names of five omnivores.

Ans: Omnivores seem to be animals that can eat both plants and other animals
to survive. Omnivorous animals include monkeys, cats, bears, dogs, pigs, and
humans. Humans consume plant material such as seeds, fruits, and leaves, as
well as animal products such as meat and milk. Similarly, animals such as cats,
bears, and dogs consume both meat and plant material.

33.Describe the process of making sprouts from moong (green gram).

Ans: Sprouting is the process by which seeds germinate and develop tiny roots.
These tiny roots are nutrient-dense and edible. Green Gram and Bengal Gram
can be germinated to produce vitamin-rich sprouts. Seed sprouting usually takes
36 hours. The first step is to soak the seeds in water overnight, followed by 24
hours in a wet muslin cloth. It is necessary to keep the cloth moist by sprinkling
a few drops of water on it every few hours. After a day, tiny roots will emerge
from the seeds.

34.Name the insects which make honey. How do they make honey?

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Ans: Honey bees produce honey. Honey is an edible animal product with a very
sweet flavour. It is eaten by humans and other animals. Honey can be eaten raw
or used as a sweetener in cooking. Honey bees collect sweet liquid from flowers
called nectar and store it in beehives. Honeycombs are beehives that contain
honey. Honeycombs can be found hanging from tall trees or buildings. The
nectar stored in beehives is converted into honey by bees.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

35.Which one of the following is not a 'food producer'?
a. wheat plants
b. green grass
c. grasshopper
d. mango tree
Ans: Plants are referred to as producers. Wheat is indeed a plant that uses
photosynthesis to produce its own food. The grass is a plant that uses
photosynthesis to produce its own food. Green plants are producers of food for
animals. The mango tree is a self-sustaining plant. So, it is a food producer.
Animals rely on plants for food because they cannot produce their own.
Because animals can only consume food made by others, they are referred to as
food consumers. So, the grasshopper is not a food producer.
Hence, the correct answer is option c) grasshopper.

36.One of the following organisms is not a consumer. This organism is:

a. giraffe
b. grasshopper
c. goat
d. grass
Ans: Consumers are living things that eat food produced by others. Animals
rely on plants for food because they cannot produce their own. So, giraffes,
grasshoppers, and goats are consumers. Green grass is indeed a type of plant.
Photosynthesis allows it to produce its own food. Green plants are producers of
food for animals. Food produced by producers is the primary source of energy
for all organisms.
Hence, the correct answer is option d) grass.

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37.Which of the following seeds are not used for making sprouts in our
homes?
a. moong
b. moth
c. makka
d. chana
Ans: Sprouts form when seeds start to grow by developing tiny roots, a process
known as sprouting. Green gram is another name for moong. Its seeds are used
in our homes to make sprouts for snacks. The sprouted moong seeds are eaten
raw or in salads. Moth seeds are similar to the pulse seeds used to make sprouts
in our homes. Their sprouts are eaten raw or used in salads. Makka is also
known as maize or corn. Its seeds are edible but cannot be transformed into
sprouts. Bengal gram is another name for chana. Its seeds are used to make
sprouts in our homes, and it is a vitamin-rich food.
Hence, the correct answer is option c) makka.

38.One of the following foods is not obtained from animals. This food is:
a. honey
b. milk
c. maize
d. mutton
Ans: The majority of food comes from plants and animals. Insects produce
honey as a food source (bees). Milk has been obtained from animals such as
cows, goats, sheep, and buffalo. Maize, also known as corn, is a plant. It is
indeed a grain that can be eaten. Mutton is the meat from a goat, which is an
animal.
Hence, the correct answer is option c) maize.

39.Which one of the following is not a stem of its parent plant?

a. ginger
b. potato
c. sweet potato
d. onion

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Ans: Ginger is a modified underground stem of its plant that stores food. Such a
stem is being used as food. A potato is an underground stem that has been
modified to store food. This is a food material. Food is stored in the roots of
some plants. These roots can be used to make food. Sweet potato is an example
of a modified tuberous root. The onion is an underground stem that has been
modified to store food.
Hence, the correct answer is option c) sweet potato.

40.One of the following plants has two parts which can be eaten as food.
This plant is:
a. wheat
b. maize
c. mustard
d. Bengal gram
Ans: There are several parts of the plant that can be used as food. Wheat is a
plant whose seeds contain food. Wheat grains are ground into flour and used to
make chapati, among other things. Maize is a plant whose seeds contain food.
Maize grains are ground into flour. Mustard is a plant that comes in two
varieties. Its leaves are consumed as a vegetable known as Sarson ka saag. Its
seeds are extracted to produce mustard oil, which is used in cooking. Bengal
gram, also known as chana, is a plant that stores food in its seeds. It is
consumed as food and is high in protein.
Hence, the correct answer is option c) mustard.

41.One of the following animals takes only liquid food. This animal is :
a. vulture
b. squirrel
c. lizard
d. butterfly
Ans: Vultures eat the flesh of dead animals. It is a carnivore that only eats other
animals. Squirrels are herbivores, meaning they only eat plants or plant
products. It eats solid foods such as fruits, leaves, nuts, seeds, and so on. Lizards
are carnivores, meaning they only eat other animals. It eats insects such as ants,

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grasshoppers, and cockroaches. Butterfly suck nectar from plant flowers. The
nectar glands of flowers produce a sugary fluid called nectar.
Hence, the correct answer is option d) butterfly.

42.Which one of the following foods is not a root of its parent plant?
a. carrot
b. radish
c. onion
d. turnip
Ans: The carrot plant stores food in its roots. Carrot is a type of root. It can be
consumed raw or cooked. The roots of radish plants store food. Radish is a type
of root that has been modified. It is a vegetable plant that can be eaten raw. The
onion plant's stems store food. Onion is a type of underground stem that has
been modified. A plant's stem is consumed as food. The roots of turnip plants
store food. Turnip is a cultivated root. It is consumed as food.
Hence, the correct answer is option c) onion.

43.The leaves of one of the following plants are not eaten as food. This
plant is:
a. mustard
b. mango
c. cabbage
d. lettuce
Ans: Mustard is a plant that comes in two varieties. Its leaves are consumed as a
vegetable known as Sarson ka saag. Its seeds are extracted to produce mustard
oil, which is used in cooking. The leaves of a mango tree are not used as food.
Cabbage is a leafy vegetable that is eaten for its leaves. Lettuce is a type of
leafy vegetable whose leaves are eaten.
Hence, the correct answer is option b) mango.

44.The flowers of which of the following plant are not eaten as food?
a. banana
b. gladiolus

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c. bougainvillea
d. pumpkin
Ans: Flowers of the banana plant are eaten as vegetables in many parts of the
world. Bananas can also be eaten as a fruit. The flowers of the gladiolus plant
are consumed as food. Gladiolus flowers are delicious when cooked lightly and
sweetened. Bougainvillea is a pink-flowered plant. It is an ornamental plant, and
its flowers are not eaten. The flowers of the pumpkin plant are consumed as
food. The flowers are dipped in rice paste before being fried and eaten as food.
Hence, the correct answer is option c) bougainvillea.

45.Which one of the following is a herbivore?

a. kingfisher
b. camel
c. cat
d. hawk
Ans: All animals can be classified into different groups based on their eating
habits. Herbivores are organisms that only consume plant material. The
kingfisher is a carnivorous bird. Camels are animals that only eat plants or
plant-derived products. Cats are omnivorous creatures. The hawk is a carnivore.
Hence, the correct answer is option b) camel.

46.One of the following is a carnivore. This one is:

a. monkey
b. bear
c. elephant
d. lion
Ans: Carnivores are living things that eat only the meat of other animals. They
are also known as meat-eaters. These animals catch and kill other animals for
food. Monkeys are herbivorous organisms. It only consumes plants or plant
products. The bear is an omnivore. Omnivores consume both plants and meat.
Elephants are herbivorous animals, so they only eat plants or plant products.
Lions are carnivorous because they eat the flesh of rabbits, goats, deer, and
other animals.

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Hence, the correct answer is option d) lion.

47.Which one of the following is an omnivore?

a. hen
b. frog
c. parrot
d. rabbit
Ans: Omnivores seem to be animals that can eat both plants and other animals
to survive. A hen is a bird that eats both plant food and animal flesh. So, hen is
an omnivorous animal. Frogs can only eat meat from other animals. Plants or
plant products are the only foods that parrots consume. Rabbits eat only plants
or plant products such as grass, leaves, grains, fruits, and tree bark.
Hence, the correct answer is option a) hen.

48.Buffalo is:
a. a carnivore
b. a herbivore
c. an omnivore
d. none of these
Ans: Carnivore refers to an organism that only consumes animal meat or flesh.
For example, lion, tiger, frog, vulture, and so on. Herbivores are animals that
only eat plants or plant products. Buffalo is classified as a herbivore because it
eats only plants. An omnivore is a creature that can consume both plants and
animals.
Hence, the correct answer is option b) a herbivore.

49.Which part of its parent plant is potato which we eat as a vegetable?

a. stem
b. root
c. branch
d. bud
Ans: Potato is a modified stem of the parent plant that is grown underground. It
is a vegetable made from a modified stem. The potato plant contains roots, but

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the roots are not eaten as vegetables. The branch of the parent plant is not eaten
as a vegetable. Each potato has numerous buds. It is a type of sprout that is also
known as potato eyes. Buds are not considered vegetables.
Hence, the correct answer is option a) stem.

50.Which part of its parent plant is sweet potato which we eat as a food?
a. flower
b. bud
c. root
d. stem
Ans: Flowers of sweet potato are really not edible. Bud is a small reddish blob
found on either end of a sweet potato. However, it is not consumed as food. The
root is the edible part of the sweet potato. It is really a modified root. It has an
orange flesh colour and a high sugar content. It is essential in the human diet.
Sweet potato stems have thickened. Sweet potato stems are not edible.
Hence, the correct answer is option c) root.

Questions Based on High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

51.The green plants make their own food by the process A by combining
water (and nutrients like nitrogen), carbon dioxide gas and energy.
a. What is the name of process A?
b. From where do the green plants get carbon dioxide for making food?
c. From where do green plants get energy for making food?
d. What name is given to green plants which make their own food?
Ans:
a. The atmospheric carbon dioxide molecules are fixed in the dark reaction
during photosynthesis, and glucose molecules are produced. Water and
oxygen are byproducts of photosynthesis. During photosynthesis,
chlorophyll molecules trap sunlight and convert it into chemical energy.
During the light reaction, glucose is converted into fructose and glucose
and fructose molecules from sucrose and starch molecules. These sucrose
molecules are carried by the phloem to non-green parts of the body for

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use and storage. Photosynthesis is the process denoted by A in the

question.
b. The earth differs from all other planets in that it has an atmosphere in
which living organisms can breathe molecular oxygen. This enables life
on Earth to flourish. Plants also synthesise food, which traps solar energy
as chemical energy. They use this chemical energy to convert carbon
dioxide from the air into six simple sugars containing carbon. This sugar
provides energy to all non-photosynthetic organisms. That is, the
atmosphere is a source of carbon dioxide from green plants, which is
required for food synthesis.
c. Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants convert solar energy
into chemical energy. The chlorophyll in the plant's leaves absorbs light
energy. To convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen,
solar energy is required. The sunlight provides energy for green plants to
produce food.
d. Photosynthesis is indeed the process by which green plants produce their
own food. Sunlight provides the energy needed to produce food. Green
plants use photosynthesis to create food by absorbing water and nutrients
from the soil, carbon dioxide from the air, and energy from the sun.
Because plants can produce their own food, they are referred to as food
producers or producers.

52.The seeds of X or Y are put in a vessel containing water and kept

overnight. The seeds are then removed from water, wrapped in a
piece of wet cloth and kept aside for one day. Water is sprinkled on
the piece of cloth from time to time. On opening the wrap, it is found
that the seeds are converted into Z having tiny white structures.
a. What could the seeds X and Y be?
b. What is the general name of Z?
c. What are the tiny white structures in Z which grow out of the seeds?
d. In what way Z is a more nutritious food than X and Y?
Ans:
a. There are some seeds that begin to germinate when kept in water. Tiny
roots developed from the seeds are called sprouts. Chana and moong are
converted into sprouts in our homes to make snacks. So, the seeds X and
Y could be chana and moong.

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b. There are a few plants that store food in their seeds. Whenever these
seeds are kept in water overnight and then in a wet cloth, tiny white
structures have grown out of the seeds. Such seeds with tiny roots are
called sprouts. So, the general name of Z is sprout.
c. When the seeds germinate, they begin to develop roots. Germination
takes place when seeds are kept in water or soil. There are a few seeds
that germinate in water to form a nutritious structure called sprouts. The
tiny white structures in Z that grow out of the seeds are roots.
d. Sprouts have been formed when seeds begin to grow or germinate by
developing white-coloured tiny roots on them. Sprouting is indeed the
process of growing sprouts from seeds. More vitamins are found in sprout
Z, which has tiny white structures. Z is more nutritious than X and Y in
this case because it contains more vitamins A, B, and C.

53.A, B, C and D are all living organisms. A, B and C need ready made
food whereas D can make its own food by a natural process E. The
organism A can eat B as well as D. The organism B eats only D or its
products whereas organism C eats only organisms like B.
a. What is organism A? Give one example of A.
b. Name the organism B. Give one example of B.
c. What are organisms like C called? Give one example of C.
d. What is the general name of organisms like D? Give one example of
D.
e. Name the process E.
Ans:
a. Organism A requires ready-to-eat food. It is capable of producing its own
food. Other organisms can consume it as well. So, A is omnivorous. Man
(Human being) is an example of an omnivore because he consumes both
plant food (pulses, vegetables, and fruits) and animal meat (chicken, fish).
b. Organism B requires ready-to-eat food. It cannot produce its own food.
Other organisms can consume it as well. B is thus a herbivore. A goat is
an example of a herbivore because it only eats plants or plant products
such as grains for food.
c. Organism C requires ready-to-eat food. It cannot produce its own food. It
can also consume other organisms. C is thus a carnivore. The lion is an

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example of a carnivore because it only eats the flesh of other animals

such as deer and rabbits.
d. organism D does not require prepared food. It produces its own food
through photosynthesis. It is also attained by other organisms. D is thus a
producer. Food producers are plants that produce their own food through
photosynthesis.
e. Photosynthesis is indeed the process by which green plants convert the
sun's solar energy into chemical energy. The chlorophyll in the plant's
leaves absorbs light energy. To convert carbon dioxide and water into
glucose and oxygen, solar energy is required. Photosynthesis is the name
given to the process E.

54.Food material X is a syrup-like, thick and sweet liquid which is made

by a kind of insects by collecting nectar from flowers. On the other
hand, food material Y is a thin liquid which can be converted into
yogurt.
a. What do you think is food X?
b. Name the insects which make food X.
c. Name the food Y.
d. Name two animals which provide us food Y.
Ans:
a. Honeybees forage among the flowers, collecting nectar. This sweet
secretion of a flower's nectar glands is converted into honey by an
enzymatic reaction inside the bees' stomach. When they return to the
honeycomb, they vomit this fluid into the wax-sealed compartments.
Honey is mostly composed of water, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins,
and minerals. We eat honey, use it to sweeten food, and use it as
medicine. Honey is the food X mentioned in the question.
b. Honeybees are insects that produce honey. Honey is a combination of
flower nectar, pollen, and enzymes. It has a high concentration of
sucrose, fructose, vitamins, and minerals. Honeybees forage around
flowers to collect nectar. Enzymatic reactions inside their stomach
convert this nectar into honey. The food referred to as X is honey, which
is produced by honeybees.
c. Lactose, a disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose, is found in
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acid production curdles milk and yoghurt production. Yogurt contains a

lot of vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Yogurt aids digestion by
increasing the number of intestinal bacterial flora. Milk is the food
mentioned in the given question as Y.
d. New mothers secrete milk from their mammary glands. The sole purpose
of this liquid is to nourish the newborn. As a result, milk contains all of
the major food groups, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins,
and minerals. The two animals that provide us with food Y, milk, are the
cow and the goat.

55.P and Q are two plants. The flowers of plant P are eaten as a
vegetable whereas its fruit is a nutritious food. On the other hand the
leaves of plant Q are eaten as a vegetable whereas its seeds provide
an edible oil which is used as a cooking oil in the preparation of food.
Name the plants P and Q.
Ans: The banana flower is consumed as a vegetable throughout India. Banana
flower is used to make delectable curries and fritters. The banana's underground
stem is also consumed as a vegetable. The banana fruit contains carbohydrates,
proteins, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. It provides the body with
instant energy. The mustard plant's leaves and young stems are eaten as a
vegetable. It is used to make curries and fritters. P is a banana plant, and Q is a
mustard plant.

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