Nutrition Class 9 ICSE Biology MCQ Questions
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1) Identify the symptoms of diarrhea
a) loose bowel movements
b) nausea c) Fever d)All of them
Ans. All of them
2) Period of rapid growth and development called
a) Childhood b) Adulthood
c) Adolescence d) Both “a” and “b”
Ans.Adolescence
3) it’s a condition, where a person experiences hard faeces that are difficult to eliminate
a ) constipation b) ulcer c) diarrhea d) arthritis
Ans. Constipation
4) An animal that migrates great distances would obtain the greatest benefit from storing its energy as
a) Fats b) Carbohydrates c) Protein d) Minerals.
Ans Fats
5) The part of the intestine which is shaped like the letter C is
a ) jejunum b) ileum c) duodenum d) pancreas
Ans. Duodenum
6) Which of the following statements describes pepsin?
a) It is manufactured by the pancreas.
b) It helps stabilize fat-water emulsions.
c) It splits maltose into monosaccharides.
d) It begins the hydrolysis of proteins in the stomach.
Ans. It begins the hydrolysis of proteins in the stomach.
7) Stomach contains _____ acid which kills all the germs and bacteria
a ) sulphuric b) hydrochloric c) nitric d) none
Ans. Hydrochloric
8) In human digestive system trachea and oesophagus both connect to the
a) Large intestine b) Stomach c) Pharynx d) Rectum
Ans. Pharynx
9) All are sources of calcium except
a) Red meat b) Green leafy vegetables
c) Broccoli d) Nuts
Ans. Red meat
10) Process by which organisms obtain and use the nutrients required for maintaining life is called
a ) nutrition b) absorption c) assimilation d) excretion
Ans. Nutrition
11) Chemosynthesis is a mode of ______ nutrition
A ) heterotrophic b) autotrophic c) cannibalistic d) none
Ans. Autotrophic
12) In autotrophic mode of nutrition the organism
a ) derives its food from other organism
b) it’s derives its nutrients from the host organism
c) it’s prey on its own kind
d) it makes it’s own food
Ans. It makes it’s own food
13) Which one is not the condition required for photosynthesis
a ) carbon dioxide is required
b) chlorophyll should be present
c) oxygen should be available
d) water is also necessary
Ans. oxygen should be available
14) Cows , goats , sheepand deer are all examples of
a ) carnivore b) herbivore c) omnivores d) cannibals
Ans. Herbivore
15) The organisms which live on or inside other organisms are known as
a ) host b) guest c) scavengers d) parasites
Ans. Parasites
16) Only one of them is a saprophytic
a ) Cuscuta b) Tapeworm c)moulds d) Leech
Ans. Moulds
17) Human beings absorbs food via _____ nutrition
a ) Holozoic b) Saprotrophic c) Parasitic d) Autotrophic
Ans. Holozoic
18) In an amoeba it’s helps to capture food
a ) flagella b) pseudopodia c) cilia d) filaments
Ans. Pseudopodia
19) The nutrients which are required in large amount are called
a ) micronutrients b) nanonutrients c) macronutrients
d) mininutrients
Ans. Macronutrients
20) ______ is essential for plants to synthesize amino acid
a ) nitrogen b) Ammonia c) Zinc d) Magnesium
Ans. Nitrogen
21) The deficiency of this mineral in plant can cause interveinalchlorosi
a ) chlorine b) nickel c) magnesium d) boron
Ans. Magnesium
22) it’s an increase in chemical nutrients typically compounds containing nitrogen or phosphorus in an ecosystem
a ) eutrophication b) fertilization c) pollution d) acidification
Ans. Eutrophication
23) Identity the false statement concerning chemical fertilizers
a) it affects the nutrients holding capacity of soil
b) it’s decrease the acidity of the soil
c) it can cause pest problems
d) it may causes emission of green house gases
Ans. It’s decrease the acidity of the soil
24) Which nutrients is the primary source of energy in our body
a ) carbohydrates b ) fats c) protein d) vitamins
Ans. Carbohydrates
25) Identify the source of complex carbohydrates
a ) fruits, sugars and processed grains
b) white rice , flour
c) green or starchy vegetables
d) chicken , egg
Ans. green or starchy vegetables
26) Our body can sysntheize___ of the 20 amino acids
A ) 6 b) 7 c) 8 d) 9
Ans..9
27) The energy obtained from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats is measured in units called ______.
a ) joule b) calorie c) calorific d) cortisol
Ans. Calorie
28) It is the slowest source of energy but the most energy efficient food
A) carbohydrates b) vitamins c) fats d) protein
Ans. Fats
29) Except one all other are fat soluble vitamins
a ) A b) D c) E d) C
Ans. C
30) choose the false statement
a ) vitamin b and c are water soluble vitamins
b ) coming or hearing destroys water soluble vitamins
c) fat soluble vitamins are more easily destroyed then water soluble vitamins
d) all are true
Ans. Fat soluble vitamins are more easily destroyed then water soluble vitamins
31) Choose the symptom of calcium Deficiency
a ) Fainting b) Heart failure
c) Wheezing d) all of them
Ans.all of them
32) A balance diet should contain appropriate
A ) carbohydrates b) fats c) protein d) all of them
Ans. All of them
33) A person should take atleast ______ calories a day
a ) 2100 b) 2000 c) 2200 d) 2300
Ans. 2100
34) The full form of PEM is
a ) Protein Efficient Mode b) Protein Energy Malnutrition
c) Protein Efficient Meal d) Proper Energy Malnutrition
Ans. Protein Energy Malnutrition
35) Except for one all others are minerals deficiency diseases
a ) goiter b) Anemia c) night blindness d) Marasmus
Ans. Marasmus
36) Anemia is the condition in which the level of ____ blood cells decreases below a specific level
a ) red b) white c) platelets d) plasma
Ans. Red
37)It is a medical condition in which excess body fat has been accumulated in the body
a ) Constipation b) Obesity c) High cholesterol d) Diabetes
Ans. Obesity
38) An adult’s digestive tract is about
a ) 10 m b) 11 m c) 9 m d) 12 m
Ans. 9 m
39) A flexible flap of tissue called the ______ reflexively closes over the windpipe .
a ) glottis b) epiglottis c) sphincter d) valve
Ans. Epiglottis
40) The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the oesophagus is known as
a ) churning b) grinding c) swallowing d) peristalsis
Ans. Peristalsis
41) Which of the following is true of bile salts?
a ) They are enzymes
b ) They are manufactured by the pancreas
c ) They emulsify fats in the duodenum
d ) They increase the efficiency of pepsin action.
Ans. They emulsify fats in the duodenum
42) Which of the following vitamins is correctly associated with its use?
a )Vitamin K → Production of white blood cells
b ) Vitamin C → Curing rickets
c ) Vitamin E → Protection of skin from cancer
d )Vitamin A → Incorporated into the visual pigment of the eye
Ans. Vitamin C → Curing rickets
43) Deficiency of dietary protein, causes an imbalance in the gastro-intestinal system
a ) Marasmus b) Edema
c ) Diarrhea d) Kwashiorkor
Ans. Kwashiorkor
44) Deficiency of vitamin-k cause
a ) Rickets b) Anemia c) Scurvy d) Beriberi
Ans. Anemia