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The most energy-efficient method to feed large human populations such as in China is to eat:

A
Mostly rice and vegetables with little meat

B
Large amounts of meat with few vegetables

C
Large amounts of fish with little rice

D
None of these
Solution
- In order to feed a largely populated country like China, the food resources should be easily cultivated and nutritionally rich.
- Rearing large amount of meat requires large amount of fodder according to the Lindeman's mans 10% percent energy law.
- Rice can be easily cultivated and is rich in carbohydrates and can be genetically manipulated to increase nutritional value like vitamin A.
So, the correct option is 'mostly rice and vegetables with little meat'.
Question 2
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Which of the following is an edible part of a plant?

A
Roots

B
Leaves

C
Stems

D
All of the above

Solution

The roots, stems, and leaves of some plants are edible. For example:
Roots - Carrot, radish, etc.
Stems - Potato, ginger, etc.
Leaves - Coriander, spinach, etc.
So, the correct answer is option D.
Question 3
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In which of the following plant, flower is used as a food?

A
Potato

B
Sugarcane

C
Papaya

D
Pumpkin

Solution

The flower of Pumpkin plant is edible. They are used in various delicacies as the condiment, soup ingredient and others. You can eat them in salads and use them as dressings in cold salads or other delicacies.
So the correct option is 'Pumpkin'.
Question 4
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The given figure shows a plant that belongs to a particular family. Choose the appropriate examples for the family.

A
Sugarcane, Potato, Sweet potato

B
Maize, Cauliflower, Cabbage

C
Rajma, Soybean, Pea

D
Ginger, Carrot, Onion

Solution

The given plant is a pea plant.
The pea plant belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae).
Leguminous plants have the ability to use atmospheric nitrogen for their nutrition as a result of their symbiotic interaction with rhizobia.
Rajma, soybean, and pea all belong to this plant family, and these plants are used in crop rotation in order to maintain the soil's nutrients.
So, the correct answer is option C.
Question 5
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Given below is a list of edible plants.
(i) Banana
(ii) Pumpkin
(iii) Lady's finger
(iv) Brinjal
Which pair of plants have two or more edible parts?

A
(i) and (ii)

B
(ii) and (iii)

C
(iii) and (vi)

D
(i) and (iv)
Question 6
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Hawks, lizards, owls and cats are examples of

A
Primary producers

B
Tertiary Consumers

C
Secondary Consumers

D
Herbicides
Question 7
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The part of a banana plant not used as food is ________.

A
Flower

B
Fruit

C
Stem

D
Root

Solution

The root of a banana plant is not consumed as food whereas, fruit, stem, and flower are all edible parts.
Thus, the correct option is D.
Question 8
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Boojho's grandmother is suffering from diabetes. Her doctor advised her to take 'Lassi' with less fat content. Which of the following methods would be most appropriate for Boojho to prepare it?

A
Filtration

B
Decantation

C
Churning

D
Winnowing
Solution
- Churning the curd will separate out the butter and it can be removed. The remaining lassi will contain less fat content.
So the correct answer is option C.
Question 9
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Classify sparrow according to food type.

A
Carnivore

B
Herbivore

C
Scavenger

D
Omnivore

E
Decomposers

Solution

Sparrows are omnivores animals that mainly eat seeds and substitute their diet with berries, fruits and small insects.
Explanation:
A. A carnivore, meaning "meat eater", is an animal whose food and energy requirements derive solely from animal products whether through hunting or scavenging.
B. A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants.
C. Scavengers are animals that feed on carrion, dead plant material or refuse.
D. Omnivores are animals that eat both plants and meat.
E. Decomposers are the organisms that are involved in the process of decomposition of the dead, both animal as well as plant matter, in the ecosystem.
F. Parasites are the organisms that live in or on an organism of another species (its host) and benefit by deriving nutrients at the other's expense.
So, the correct option is D.
Question 10
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Paheli bought some vegetables such as French beans, lady's finger, green chillies, brinjals, and potatoes all mixed in a bag. Which of the following methods of separation would be most appropriate for her to separate them?

A
Winnowing

B
Sieving

C
Threshing

D
Hand picking
Solution
- Vegetables can be separated from the group by handpicking. This method is followed when the objects have a certain size and can easily be separated without using any equipment.
- Winnowing is a method used to remove the chaff from a sample of grains.
- Sieving is used when the required item is small and the unwanted item has a bigger size compared to it.
- Threshing is used to remove grains from the chaff by thrashing the grain plants.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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Question 1

Mostly rice and vegetables with little meat

Large amounts of meat with few vegetables

Large amounts of fish with little rice

None of these

Solution

Question 2

Roots

Leaves

Stems

All of the above

Solution

Question 3

Potato

Sugarcane

Papaya

Pumpkin

Solution

Question 4

Sugarcane, Potato, Sweet potato

Maize, Cauliflower, Cabbage

Rajma, Soybean, Pea

Ginger, Carrot, Onion

Solution

Question 5

(i) and (ii)

(ii) and (iii)

(iii) and (vi)

(i) and (iv)

Question 6

Primary producers

Tertiary Consumers

Secondary Consumers

Herbicides

Question 7

Flower

Fruit

Stem

Root

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Question 8

Filtration

Decantation

Churning

Winnowing

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Question 9

Carnivore

Herbivore

Scavenger

Omnivore

Decomposers

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Question 10

Winnowing

Sieving

Threshing

Hand picking

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