Nutrition MCQ Quiz – Part 5
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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 | 5 |
| Questions | 26 |
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 26
1. Question
Chlorophyll gives plants
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➤ Chlorophyll gives green colour to plants.
➤ It is essential for photosynthesis.Incorrect
➤ Chlorophyll gives green colour to plants.
➤ It is essential for photosynthesis. -
Question 2 of 26
2. Question
Carotenoids provide
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➤ Carotenoids give yellow and orange colour.
➤ Found in carrot, papaya.Incorrect
➤ Carotenoids give yellow and orange colour.
➤ Found in carrot, papaya. -
Question 3 of 26
3. Question
Anthocyanins provide
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➤ Anthocyanins give red, purple and blue colour.
➤ Found in berries and cabbage.Incorrect
➤ Anthocyanins give red, purple and blue colour.
➤ Found in berries and cabbage. -
Question 4 of 26
4. Question
Urea was first synthesized by
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➤ Friedrich Wohler synthesized urea in 1828.
➤ It was the first organic compound synthesized artificially.Incorrect
➤ Friedrich Wohler synthesized urea in 1828.
➤ It was the first organic compound synthesized artificially. -
Question 5 of 26
5. Question
Urea is a
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➤ Urea is a nitrogen-rich fertilizer.
➤ Chemical formula: NH₂CONH₂.Incorrect
➤ Urea is a nitrogen-rich fertilizer.
➤ Chemical formula: NH₂CONH₂. -
Question 6 of 26
6. Question
Nitrogen fixation is carried out by
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➤ Nitrogen fixation is done by bacteria like Rhizobium.
➤ Converts atmospheric nitrogen into usable form.Incorrect
➤ Nitrogen fixation is done by bacteria like Rhizobium.
➤ Converts atmospheric nitrogen into usable form. -
Question 7 of 26
7. Question
Rhizobium is found in
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➤ Rhizobium lives in root nodules of legumes.
➤ Helps in nitrogen fixation.Incorrect
➤ Rhizobium lives in root nodules of legumes.
➤ Helps in nitrogen fixation. -
Question 8 of 26
8. Question
Which of the following is a carnivorous plant?
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➤ Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant.
➤ It traps insects for nutrition.Incorrect
➤ Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant.
➤ It traps insects for nutrition. -
Question 9 of 26
9. Question
Xerophytes are plants that grow in
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➤ Xerophytes are adapted to dry environments.
➤ Example: Cactus.Incorrect
➤ Xerophytes are adapted to dry environments.
➤ Example: Cactus. -
Question 10 of 26
10. Question
Heliophytes are plants that require
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➤ Heliophytes require full sunlight.
➤ They are sun-loving plants.Incorrect
➤ Heliophytes require full sunlight.
➤ They are sun-loving plants. -
Question 11 of 26
11. Question
A balanced diet is one that
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➤ Balanced diet includes all nutrients in correct proportion.
➤ It maintains health and proper growth.Incorrect
➤ Balanced diet includes all nutrients in correct proportion.
➤ It maintains health and proper growth. -
Question 12 of 26
12. Question
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) refers to
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➤ RDA is the average daily nutrient requirement.
➤ It varies with age, gender and activity.Incorrect
➤ RDA is the average daily nutrient requirement.
➤ It varies with age, gender and activity. -
Question 13 of 26
13. Question
Malnutrition is caused by
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➤ Malnutrition includes both deficiency and excess nutrition.
➤ Leads to health problems.Incorrect
➤ Malnutrition includes both deficiency and excess nutrition.
➤ Leads to health problems. -
Question 14 of 26
14. Question
Obesity is mainly caused by
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➤ Obesity is caused by excess fat accumulation.
➤ Due to overeating and lack of activity.Incorrect
➤ Obesity is caused by excess fat accumulation.
➤ Due to overeating and lack of activity. -
Question 15 of 26
15. Question
Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to measure
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➤ BMI measures body fat based on height and weight.
➤ Used to assess health status.Incorrect
➤ BMI measures body fat based on height and weight.
➤ Used to assess health status. -
Question 16 of 26
16. Question
Beta-carotene is a precursor of
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➤ Beta-carotene is converted into Vitamin A in body.
➤ Important for vision.Incorrect
➤ Beta-carotene is converted into Vitamin A in body.
➤ Important for vision. -
Question 17 of 26
17. Question
Excess intake of fast food mainly increases
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➤ Fast food contains high trans fats.
➤ Leads to heart diseases.Incorrect
➤ Fast food contains high trans fats.
➤ Leads to heart diseases. -
Question 18 of 26
18. Question
Which nutrient helps in muscle building?
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➤ Proteins help in growth and muscle building.
➤ Essential for body repair.Incorrect
➤ Proteins help in growth and muscle building.
➤ Essential for body repair. -
Question 19 of 26
19. Question
Which nutrient provides quick energy?
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➤ Carbohydrates provide quick energy.
➤ Easily broken down in body.Incorrect
➤ Carbohydrates provide quick energy.
➤ Easily broken down in body. -
Question 20 of 26
20. Question
Which of the following is NOT a component of balanced diet?
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➤ Toxins are harmful substances.
➤ Balanced diet includes only essential nutrients.Incorrect
➤ Toxins are harmful substances.
➤ Balanced diet includes only essential nutrients. -
Question 21 of 26
21. Question
Which vitamin is synthesized in the body from beta-carotene?
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➤ Beta-carotene is converted into Vitamin A in the body.
➤ Important for vision and immunity.Incorrect
➤ Beta-carotene is converted into Vitamin A in the body.
➤ Important for vision and immunity. -
Question 22 of 26
22. Question
Which nutrient deficiency leads to weak bones and teeth?
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➤ Vitamin D deficiency weakens bones and teeth.
➤ It affects calcium absorption.Incorrect
➤ Vitamin D deficiency weakens bones and teeth.
➤ It affects calcium absorption. -
Question 23 of 26
23. Question
Which of the following is a complete protein source?
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➤ Egg contains all essential amino acids.
➤ It is a complete protein source.Incorrect
➤ Egg contains all essential amino acids.
➤ It is a complete protein source. -
Question 24 of 26
24. Question
Which nutrient is mainly responsible for energy storage in the body?
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➤ Fats act as long-term energy storage.
➤ Stored as triglycerides in adipose tissue.Incorrect
➤ Fats act as long-term energy storage.
➤ Stored as triglycerides in adipose tissue. -
Question 25 of 26
25. Question
Which of the following is a polysaccharide?
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➤ Starch is a polysaccharide (complex carbohydrate).
➤ Made of long chains of glucose units.Incorrect
➤ Starch is a polysaccharide (complex carbohydrate).
➤ Made of long chains of glucose units. -
Question 26 of 26
26. Question
Which of the following is a monosaccharide?
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➤ Glucose is a monosaccharide (simple sugar).
➤ It is the basic unit of carbohydrates.Incorrect
➤ Glucose is a monosaccharide (simple sugar).
➤ It is the basic unit of carbohydrates.