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

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?

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?

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