CBSE Class 6 Science Chapter 3: Mindful Eating — Assertion & Reason
CBSE Class 6 Science Assertion & Reason
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The following Assertion and Reason questions are based on Chapter 3: Mindful Eating from the NCERT Class 6 Science textbook Curiosity. Each question has four options — read both the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully before selecting your answer.
How to attempt Assertion & Reason questions:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Assertion & Reason Questions
1
Assertion (A): Carbohydrates and fats are called energy-giving foods.
Reason (R): They provide the energy required by our body to perform various activities.
Reason (R): They provide the energy required by our body to perform various activities.
Answer: (a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Carbohydrates and fats are the primary sources of energy in our diet.
2
Assertion (A): Proteins are known as body-building foods.
Reason (R): Proteins are essential for the growth, repair, and maintenance of our body tissues.
Reason (R): Proteins are essential for the growth, repair, and maintenance of our body tissues.
Answer: (a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Proteins help in building muscles and repairing damaged cells, hence the name body-building foods.
3
Assertion (A): Vitamins and minerals are required in large quantities by our body.
Reason (R): They help in protecting our body against various diseases and keep us healthy.
Reason (R): They help in protecting our body against various diseases and keep us healthy.
Answer: (d)
A is false, but R is true. Vitamins and minerals are required in small quantities, not large, even though they are crucial for protecting the body against diseases.
4
Assertion (A): Dietary fibres (roughage) do not provide any nutrients to our body.
Reason (R): Dietary fibres help our body get rid of undigested food and prevent constipation.
Reason (R): Dietary fibres help our body get rid of undigested food and prevent constipation.
Answer: (b)
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A. Both statements are facts about roughage, but preventing constipation is the function of roughage, not the reason it lacks nutrients.
5
Assertion (A): A balanced diet should consist only of proteins and vitamins.
Reason (R): A balanced diet provides all the necessary nutrients, roughage, and water in the right quantities.
Reason (R): A balanced diet provides all the necessary nutrients, roughage, and water in the right quantities.
Answer: (d)
A is false, but R is true. A balanced diet must contain carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, roughage, and water, not just proteins and vitamins.
6
Assertion (A): Millets (Shree Anna) are considered highly beneficial for our health.
Reason (R): Millets are highly nutritious, rich in dietary fibre, and require less water to grow.
Reason (R): Millets are highly nutritious, rich in dietary fibre, and require less water to grow.
Answer: (a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Millets are promoted for being nutrient-dense and environmentally sustainable.
7
Assertion (A): Eating too much fat-rich food is highly recommended for good health.
Reason (R): Excess intake of fat leads to a condition called obesity.
Reason (R): Excess intake of fat leads to a condition called obesity.
Answer: (d)
A is false, but R is true. Eating too much fat is harmful and leads to obesity, so it is not recommended.
8
Assertion (A): Scurvy is a disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin C.
Reason (R): Bleeding gums and delayed wound healing are common symptoms of scurvy.
Reason (R): Bleeding gums and delayed wound healing are common symptoms of scurvy.
Answer: (b)
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A. R simply lists the symptoms of scurvy; it does not explain why Vitamin C deficiency causes it.
9
Assertion (A): We should wash vegetables and fruits after cutting or peeling them.
Reason (R): Washing cut fruits and vegetables can result in the loss of water-soluble vitamins and minerals.
Reason (R): Washing cut fruits and vegetables can result in the loss of water-soluble vitamins and minerals.
Answer: (d)
A is false, but R is true. Fruits and vegetables should be washed before cutting or peeling to prevent the loss of essential nutrients.
10
Assertion (A): Iodine solution is used to test the presence of starch in food items.
Reason (R): A blue-black colour change indicates that starch is present in the food.
Reason (R): A blue-black colour change indicates that starch is present in the food.
Answer: (b)
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A. R states the result of the test, while A states the purpose. Both are correct statements regarding the starch test.
11
Assertion (A): Anemia is caused by a deficiency of iron in the diet.
Reason (R): Iron is a crucial mineral required for the formation of blood in the human body.
Reason (R): Iron is a crucial mineral required for the formation of blood in the human body.
Answer: (a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Iron is needed to form haemoglobin in the blood; its lack leads to anemia, causing weakness.
12
Assertion (A): Exposure to sunlight is essential for maintaining healthy bones.
Reason (R): Sunlight helps our body produce Vitamin D, which is necessary for the absorption of calcium.
Reason (R): Sunlight helps our body produce Vitamin D, which is necessary for the absorption of calcium.
Answer: (a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Without Vitamin D produced via sunlight, bones can become soft and bent (rickets).
13
Assertion (A): Water is a non-essential component of our daily diet.
Reason (R): Water helps our body absorb nutrients from food and throw out wastes as urine and sweat.
Reason (R): Water helps our body absorb nutrients from food and throw out wastes as urine and sweat.
Answer: (d)
A is false, but R is true. Water is absolutely essential for survival as it performs critical functions like nutrient absorption and waste removal.
14
Assertion (A): Mindful eating helps in better digestion and prevents overeating.
Reason (R): Mindful eating involves chewing food properly and paying full attention to the meal without screen distractions.
Reason (R): Mindful eating involves chewing food properly and paying full attention to the meal without screen distractions.
Answer: (a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. By focusing on the food and eating slowly, our body digests food better and recognises when it is full.
15
Assertion (A): Copper sulphate and caustic soda solutions are used to test for proteins.
Reason (R): A violet colour indicates the presence of proteins in the given food item.
Reason (R): A violet colour indicates the presence of proteins in the given food item.
Answer: (b)
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A. R describes the visual confirmation of the test, while A identifies the chemicals used.
16
Assertion (A): Overcooking food or cooking it at very high temperatures is a good practice.
Reason (R): High heat can destroy essential nutrients like Vitamin C present in the food.
Reason (R): High heat can destroy essential nutrients like Vitamin C present in the food.
Answer: (d)
A is false, but R is true. Overcooking is a bad practice precisely because it destroys sensitive nutrients like Vitamin C.
17
Assertion (A): Goitre is a disease characterised by a swelling in the neck region.
Reason (R): Goitre is caused by the deficiency of iodine in our regular diet.
Reason (R): Goitre is caused by the deficiency of iodine in our regular diet.
Answer: (b)
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A. R provides the cause of the disease, while A describes its main physical symptom.
18
Assertion (A): Packaged junk foods should be consumed regularly to stay healthy.
Reason (R): Junk foods are often high in fats, sugars, and salt, and very low in essential nutrients.
Reason (R): Junk foods are often high in fats, sugars, and salt, and very low in essential nutrients.
Answer: (d)
A is false, but R is true. Junk foods are unhealthy because of their high fat/sugar content and lack of nutrients; they should be avoided.
19
Assertion (A): It is important to include a variety of food items in our daily meals.
Reason (R): No single food item naturally contains all the different nutrients our body needs in adequate amounts.
Reason (R): No single food item naturally contains all the different nutrients our body needs in adequate amounts.
Answer: (a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Because different foods provide different nutrients, eating a diverse diet is the only way to achieve nutritional balance.
20
Assertion (A): We should make a conscious effort to avoid wasting food.
Reason (R): Food wastage leads to the loss of precious resources like water, soil nutrients, and human effort used to produce it.
Reason (R): Food wastage leads to the loss of precious resources like water, soil nutrients, and human effort used to produce it.
Answer: (a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Wasting food not only deprives others of meals but also squanders the valuable agricultural resources required to grow it.
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