Protective foods in our diet are
Protective foods in our diet are
Protective foods in our diet are
Akhilesh ? Mar 21 '25 at 21:39
correct answer is: c
Explanation: Protective foods are essential for maintaining health and preventing diseases. They include nutrients like vitamins and minerals that support bodily functions and prevent deficiencies.
- OPTION a: Fats and vitamins
- Fats are primarily for energy and not considered protective.- OPTION b: Carbohydrates and minerals
- Carbohydrates are the main energy source, so this is incorrect.- OPTION c: Vitamins and minerals
- Correct, as these are protective nutrients.- OPTION d: Proteins and carbohydrates
- Both provide structure and energy, not protection.
In increasing sequence, the major elements present in the human body are
Akhilesh ? Mar 21 '25 at 21:23
correct answer is: OPTION b: Calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur
Explanation: The major elements in the human body, in order of abundance, are calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur, and iron. Among the given options, OPTION b correctly lists calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and sulphur in the correct sequence of abundance, starting with the most abundant.
- OPTION a: Incorrect because it places iron before sodium and phosphorus.
- OPTION b: Correct as it follows the proper order of abundance.
- OPTION c: Incorrect because it misplaces iron and sodium.
- OPTION d: Incorrect because it places potassium before phosphorus.
The image formed on the retina of a human eye is
Akhilesh ? Mar 21 '25 at 21:14
correct answer is: OPTION b
Explanation: The human eye forms a real image on the retina, which is inverted due to the convex lens.
- OPTION a: Incorrect because the image is inverted, not upright.
- OPTION b: Correct as the image is real and inverted.
- OPTION c: Incorrect because the image is real, not imaginary.
- OPTION d: Incorrect because the image is real and inverted, not imaginary.
Which of the following is an example of a plant that bears seeds but not fruits ?
Akhilesh ? Mar 21 '25 at 21:10
correct answer is: Pine tree
Explanation: Pine trees produce seeds in cones, which are not classified as fruits since they originate from modified branches rather than floral ovaries.
- OPTION a: Cotton plants produce cotton bolls, which are fruits containing seeds.
- OPTION b: Peepal trees produce small, round fruits that are consumed by birds.
- OPTION c: Eucalyptus trees have seed pods that are considered fruits as they develop from the flower's ovary.
- OPTION d: Pine trees bear seeds in cones, which are not fruits, making them the correct answer.
Biological fixation of nitrogen occurs most commonly in which of the following crops ?
Akhilesh ? Mar 21 '25 at 20:55
correct answer is: a: Pulses
Explanation: Biological nitrogen fixation occurs in plants that have symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, such as Rhizobia. These bacteria live in root nodules of legumes (pulses) like beans and lentils, converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for the plant. This process is most common in pulses, not cereals like rice or wheat.
- OPTION a: Pulses
- Correct, as pulses are legumes that fix nitrogen through root nodules.- OPTION b: Rice
- Incorrect, rice does not have nitrogen-fixing nodules.- OPTION c: Wheat
- Incorrect, wheat lacks the symbiotic bacteria for nitrogen fixation.- OPTION d: None of these
- Incorrect, pulses are correct.