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Class 06 Science - Diversity in the Living World

NCERT Biology Exercises for Class 06 Science - Diversity in the Living World

Class 06 Science - Living Creatures

NCERT Biology Exercises for Class 06 Science - Living Creatures

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CBSE/NCERT/Exercises/Class_06_Science

Class 06 Science - Mindful Eating

NCERT Biology Exercises for Class 06 Science - Mindful Eating

Class 06 Science - Mindful Eating

Exercises

1. Pick the odd one out and give reasons:

(i) Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, Chana
- Odd one: Chana.
- Reason: Jowar, Bajra, and Ragi are all millets (cereals), whereas Chana is a pulse (legume).
(ii) Kidney beans, Green gram, Soya bean, Rice
- Odd one: Rice.
- Reason: Kidney beans, Green gram, and Soya bean are all rich sources of protein (pulses/legumes), whereas Rice is a rich source of carbohydrates (cereal).

2. Discuss traditional versus modern culinary practices in India.

3. A teacher says that good food may act as medicine. Ravi is curious about this statement. List at least two questions that he can ask.

4. Not all delicious foods are necessarily healthy, while not all nutritious foods are always enjoyable. Share your thoughts along with a few examples.

5. Medu does not eat vegetables but enjoys biscuits, noodles and white bread. He often has stomach ache and constipation. What changes should he make in his diet?

6. Reshma had trouble seeing things in dim light.

(i) Which deficiency disease is she suffering from? Night blindness.
(ii) Which food component may be lacking in her diet? Vitamin A.
(iii) Suggest some food items: Papaya, Carrot, Mango, Milk, Green leafy vegetables.

7. You are provided the following: (i) Canned fruit juice, (ii) Fresh fruit juice, (iii) Fresh fruit. Which one would you prefer and why?

8. Gourav got a fracture and was given calcium tablets and later Vitamin D syrup.

(i) Why calcium? Calcium is essential for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth. It is needed to repair the fracture.
(ii) Why Vitamin D? Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium from the diet. Without Vitamin D, the calcium tablets would not be as effective.
(iii) Question: How does the body naturally produce Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight?

9. Sugar is an example of carbohydrates. Sugar is tested with iodine solution but it does not change to blue-black colour. Why?

10. Describe an activity to test "All starches are carbohydrates but not all carbohydrates are starches."

11. Iodine on a saree turned blue-black but not on socks. Why?

12. Why are millets considered a healthy choice? Can eating just millets suffice?

13. How would you check if a solution is iodine solution?

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Class 06 Science - Diversity in the Living World

NCERT Biology Exercises for Class 06 Science - Diversity in the Living World

Class 06 Science - Living Creatures

NCERT Biology Exercises for Class 06 Science - Living Creatures

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Class 06 Science - Mindful Eating Exercises 1. Pick the odd one out and give reasons:2. Discuss traditional versus modern culinary practices in India.3. A teacher says that good food may act as medicine. Ravi is curious about this statement. List at least two questions that he can ask.4. Not all delicious foods are necessarily healthy, while not all nutritious foods are always enjoyable. Share your thoughts along with a few examples.5. Medu does not eat vegetables but enjoys biscuits, noodles and white bread. He often has stomach ache and constipation. What changes should he make in his diet?6. Reshma had trouble seeing things in dim light.7. You are provided the following: (i) Canned fruit juice, (ii) Fresh fruit juice, (iii) Fresh fruit. Which one would you prefer and why?8. Gourav got a fracture and was given calcium tablets and later Vitamin D syrup.9. Sugar is an example of carbohydrates. Sugar is tested with iodine solution but it does not change to blue-black colour. Why?10. Describe an activity to test "All starches are carbohydrates but not all carbohydrates are starches."11. Iodine on a saree turned blue-black but not on socks. Why?12. Why are millets considered a healthy choice? Can eating just millets suffice?13. How would you check if a solution is iodine solution?