NCERT Class 6 Science — Chapter 1: Food: Where does it come from?

Which one of the following crops is primarily cultivated as a source of edible oil derived from its seeds?

With reference to the classification of animals based on their food habits, consider the following statements: 1. Herbivores are animals that eat only plants or plant products. 2. Carnivores are animals that feed exclusively on plant matter. 3. Omnivores are animals that eat both plants and other animals. Which of the statements given above are correct?

What is the term for the sugary fluid secreted by flowers to attract pollinators?

Which of the following statements regarding plant parts used as food sources is NOT correct?

With reference to the mustard plant, consider the following statements: 1. The seeds of the mustard plant are used to extract oil. 2. The roots of the mustard plant are the primary source of cooking oil. 3. The leaves of the plant are used as a vegetable. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Based on dietary habits, which one of the following animals is classified as an omnivore?

With reference to honey, consider the following statements: 1. Bees collect nectar from flowers. 2. Bees consume the nectar immediately and do not store it in their hives. 3. Flowers and their nectar are available to bees throughout the entire year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the sources of oil used in cooking, consider the following statements: 1. Vegetable oils are obtained from the seeds of plants. 2. No animal product serves as a source of oil or fat for human consumption. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding edible parts of plants: 1. Only the fruits of plants are edible for humans. 2. Certain plants, such as mustard, have more than one edible part. 3. Flowers of plants are generally not used as food ingredients in any region of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding the edible part of the plant?

In the context of animal husbandry, what does the term 'Oilcake' refer to?

With reference to floral biology, what is 'nectar'?

What is the primary biological purpose for honeybees collecting nectar from flowers?

Consider the following ingredients used in cooking: 1. Chilli 2. Soybean oil 3. Pumpkin Which of the above are correctly matched with the plant part they are derived from? 1. Chilli is a modified root of the plant. 2. Soybean oil is extracted from the seeds of the plant. 3. Pumpkin is the fruit part of the plant. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which one of the following plants is primarily cultivated for its stem as a food source?

With reference to the banana plant, consider the following statements: 1. The banana plant is characterized by having only one edible part. 2. Multiple parts of the banana plant, such as the flower and stem, can be used as food. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following are considered animal products? 1. Milk 2. Ghee 3. Curd 4. Honey Select the correct answer using the code given below: