Chapter 8: Nutrition - Biology For High School - Grade 9(Biology ) Questions and Answers

Question 1. The 'WFP' stands for
  1.    Wild Food Program
  2.    World Food Program
  3.    Wild Fire Protection
  4.    Wild Fauna Protection
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> World Food Program
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Question 2. The foods from which humans can get carbohydrates does not include
  1.    cereals and pastas
  2.    white vegetables
  3.    beans and rice
  4.    potatoes and bran
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> white vegetables
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Question 3. The mineral in the body which helps in absorption of nutrients and maintain the balance of fluid in the body is
  1.    sodium
  2.    iodine
  3.    chromium
  4.    boron
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> sodium
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Question 4. The tube in the digestive system that extends to anus from mouth is classified as
  1.    alimentary canal
  2.    esophagus
  3.    wind pipe
  4.    large intestine
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> alimentary canal
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Question 5. The ulcer of the stomach is also known as
  1.    corneal ulcer
  2.    venous ulcer
  3.    gastric ulcer
  4.    peptic ulcer
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> gastric ulcer
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Question 6. The bile is secreted by
  1.    lungs
  2.    pancreas
  3.    stomach
  4.    liver
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> liver
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Question 7. The three pairs of salivary glands release a specific juice in an oral cavity called
  1.    saliva
  2.    bolus
  3.    bile
  4.    pancreatic juice
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> saliva
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Question 8. The symptoms of scurvy include
  1.    slow healing of wounds
  2.    joint and muscle pain
  3.    bleeding gums and dry skin
  4.    all of above
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> all of above
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Question 9. If the nitrogen is the main element of fertilizers then the fertilizers are classified as
  1.    structural fertilizers
  2.    non-structural fertilizers
  3.    nitrogen fertilizers
  4.    respiratory fertilizers
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> nitrogen fertilizers
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Question 10. The major macronutrient which is the component of enzymes and vitamins is
  1.    calcium phosphate
  2.    carbon dioxide
  3.    Sulphur
  4.    sea salt
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> Sulphur
NO EXPLANATION IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS QUESTION!