Bihar TET · Environmental Studies (Paper I)
Sources of food, balanced diet and food preservation.
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Q1 · Food · EASY
A child's lunch box contains chapati, dal, salad and a banana. Which component of a balanced diet is missing from this meal?
Q2 · Food · MEDIUM
In many villages of Bihar, people dry vegetables like bitter gourd and brinjal in the sun and store them for later use. What is the main reason why sun-drying helps in preserving food?
Q3 · Food · EASY
A farmer grows rice, wheat and maize on his farm. His wife maintains a kitchen garden with tomatoes, spinach and carrots. They also keep two cows and some hens. Which of the following statements is correct about the sources of food in this family?
Q4 · Food · MEDIUM
A teacher explains that Vitamin A deficiency can cause night blindness and asks students to suggest foods rich in Vitamin A. Four students give the following suggestions: Student 1: Carrots and green leafy vegetables Student 2: Only citrus fruits like lemon and orange Student 3: White rice and white bread Student 4: Aerated drinks and packaged chips Which student has given the most scientifically correct suggestion?
Q5 · Food · MEDIUM
Which of the following food items is a good source of protein for growing children?