Nutrition MCQ Quiz – Part 2
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This Nutrition MCQ Quiz helps aspirants revise important concepts related to types of nutrition, nutrients, and their functions in the human body, which are frequently asked in competitive exams. Regular practice of nutrition MCQs improves conceptual understanding and helps candidates answer biology questions quickly and accurately.
GK Series – Biology – Nutrition MCQ Quiz |
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| Subject | Biology |
| Chapter | Nutrition |
| Part | 2 |
| Questions | 25 |
Who Should Attempt This Nutrition MCQ Quiz?
This Nutrition MCQ Quiz helps aspirants revise important concepts related to types of nutrition, nutrients, and their functions in the human body, which are frequently asked in competitive exams. Regular practice of nutrition MCQs improves conceptual understanding and helps candidates answer biology questions quickly and accurately.
Topics Covered in This Nutrition MCQ Quiz
This quiz includes MCQs based on important topics such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, balanced diet, malnutrition, deficiency diseases, and types of nutrition, along with other fundamental concepts related to human nutrition and health.
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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Which disease is mainly seen in children due to malnutrition?
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➤ Kwashiorkor mainly affects children in poor nutrition conditions.
➤ Common in developing countries.Incorrect
➤ Kwashiorkor mainly affects children in poor nutrition conditions.
➤ Common in developing countries. -
Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Loss of subcutaneous fat is seen in
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➤ Marasmus causes loss of subcutaneous fat.
➤ Body becomes thin and weak.Incorrect
➤ Marasmus causes loss of subcutaneous fat.
➤ Body becomes thin and weak. -
Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Edema is commonly associated with
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➤ Edema (fluid retention) is seen in Kwashiorkor.
➤ Causes swelling in body parts.Incorrect
➤ Edema (fluid retention) is seen in Kwashiorkor.
➤ Causes swelling in body parts. -
Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Which of the following is NOT a deficiency disease?
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➤ Cholera is an infectious disease, not deficiency disease.
➤ Others are caused by nutrient deficiency.Incorrect
➤ Cholera is an infectious disease, not deficiency disease.
➤ Others are caused by nutrient deficiency. -
Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Pellagra is caused by deficiency of
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➤ Pellagra is caused by deficiency of Vitamin B3 (Niacin).
➤ It is known as 3D disease (Diarrhea, Dermatitis, Dementia).Incorrect
➤ Pellagra is caused by deficiency of Vitamin B3 (Niacin).
➤ It is known as 3D disease (Diarrhea, Dermatitis, Dementia). -
Question 6 of 25
6. Question
The term “Vitamin” was coined by
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➤ Casimir Funk coined the term “Vitamin” in 1912.
➤ Vitamins are essential organic substances.Incorrect
➤ Casimir Funk coined the term “Vitamin” in 1912.
➤ Vitamins are essential organic substances. -
Question 7 of 25
7. Question
Vitamin A is chemically known as
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➤ Vitamin A is known as Retinol.
➤ It is important for vision.Incorrect
➤ Vitamin A is known as Retinol.
➤ It is important for vision. -
Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Deficiency of Vitamin A causes
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➤ Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness.
➤ It affects vision in dim light.Incorrect
➤ Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness.
➤ It affects vision in dim light. -
Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Vitamin B1 is known as
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➤ Vitamin B1 is called Thiamine.
➤ It is important for nerve function.Incorrect
➤ Vitamin B1 is called Thiamine.
➤ It is important for nerve function. -
Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Deficiency of Vitamin B1 causes
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➤ Vitamin B1 deficiency causes Beriberi.
➤ It affects nervous system.Incorrect
➤ Vitamin B1 deficiency causes Beriberi.
➤ It affects nervous system. -
Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Vitamin B3 is known as
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➤ Vitamin B3 is called Niacin.
➤ Its deficiency leads to Pellagra.Incorrect
➤ Vitamin B3 is called Niacin.
➤ Its deficiency leads to Pellagra. -
Question 12 of 25
12. Question
Vitamin C is chemically known as
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➤ Vitamin C is known as Ascorbic acid.
➤ It is important for immunity and healing.Incorrect
➤ Vitamin C is known as Ascorbic acid.
➤ It is important for immunity and healing. -
Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Deficiency of Vitamin C causes
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➤ Vitamin C deficiency causes Scurvy.
➤ Symptoms include bleeding gums.Incorrect
➤ Vitamin C deficiency causes Scurvy.
➤ Symptoms include bleeding gums. -
Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Vitamin D is known as
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➤ Vitamin D is called Calciferol.
➤ It helps in calcium absorption.Incorrect
➤ Vitamin D is called Calciferol.
➤ It helps in calcium absorption. -
Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Vitamin D is also known as
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➤ Vitamin D is called Sunshine vitamin.
➤ It is produced in skin by sunlight.Incorrect
➤ Vitamin D is called Sunshine vitamin.
➤ It is produced in skin by sunlight. -
Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Deficiency of Vitamin D in children causes
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➤ Vitamin D deficiency causes Rickets in children.
➤ Bones become soft and bent.Incorrect
➤ Vitamin D deficiency causes Rickets in children.
➤ Bones become soft and bent. -
Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Osteomalacia is caused due to deficiency of
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➤ Osteomalacia occurs due to Vitamin D deficiency.
➤ It causes softening of bones in adults.Incorrect
➤ Osteomalacia occurs due to Vitamin D deficiency.
➤ It causes softening of bones in adults. -
Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Which vitamin helps in blood clotting?
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➤ Vitamin K helps in blood clotting.
➤ Its deficiency leads to excessive bleeding.Incorrect
➤ Vitamin K helps in blood clotting.
➤ Its deficiency leads to excessive bleeding. -
Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Vitamin E is also known as
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➤ Vitamin E is called Tocopherol.
➤ It acts as an antioxidant.Incorrect
➤ Vitamin E is called Tocopherol.
➤ It acts as an antioxidant. -
Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Water-soluble vitamins are
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➤ Vitamins B and C are water-soluble.
➤ They are not stored in the body.Incorrect
➤ Vitamins B and C are water-soluble.
➤ They are not stored in the body. -
Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Fat-soluble vitamins are
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➤ Vitamins A, D, E, K are fat-soluble.
➤ They are stored in fat tissues.Incorrect
➤ Vitamins A, D, E, K are fat-soluble.
➤ They are stored in fat tissues. -
Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Which vitamin is mainly obtained from sunlight?
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➤ Vitamin D is synthesized in skin by sunlight.
➤ It helps in calcium absorption.Incorrect
➤ Vitamin D is synthesized in skin by sunlight.
➤ It helps in calcium absorption. -
Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Which of the following is a source of Vitamin A?
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➤ Spinach is rich in Vitamin A.
➤ Helps in vision and immunity.Incorrect
➤ Spinach is rich in Vitamin A.
➤ Helps in vision and immunity. -
Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Which of the following is rich in Vitamin C?
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➤ Lemon is rich in Vitamin C.
➤ It helps in immunity and healing.Incorrect
➤ Lemon is rich in Vitamin C.
➤ It helps in immunity and healing. -
Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Cod liver oil is a rich source of
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➤ Cod liver oil is rich in Vitamin D.
➤ Helps in bone health.Incorrect
➤ Cod liver oil is rich in Vitamin D.
➤ Helps in bone health.