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Class 6 Science Food Where Does It Come From Ch 1 Short Notes


Welcome to the first chapter of Class 6 Science, "Food: Where Does It Come From?" This chapter introduces students to the diverse sources of food and explores the journey of how food reaches our plates.

From understanding the variety of ingredients in our meals to discovering the origins of plant-based and animal-based foods, this chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the food we consume daily. Students will learn about different food sources, food habits across cultures, and the importance of a balanced diet. Dive into this exciting chapter and enhance your understanding with our detailed NCERT question answers.

Our comprehensive solutions ensure you grasp the key concepts thoroughly, providing a strong foundation in the basics of food science.


Q 1. What should be eaten by an animal,plant or human to nourish their body for proper growth and maintenance is called ?
Ans. Food
Q 2. Name the process of making cheese is called ?
Ans. Curdling
Q 3. Main components of milk ?
Ans. Calcium and Protein
Q 4. Name the process by which plant synthesis their food?
Ans. Photosynthesis

Q 5. What are the green plants called ?
Ans. Producers
Q 6. Name five plants and their parts we eat?
Ans. 1.Brinjal -> Fruit
2.Groundnut -> Seed
3. Potato -> Stem
4.Spinach -> Leaves
5. Beetroot -> Root
Q 7. Do you think that all living beings need same kind of food ?
Ans. No
Q 8. Which plant seeds and leaves used for cooking and eating?
Ans. Mustard plants
Q 9. Name two parts of root system ?
Ans. Primary and Secondary
Q 10. Name the parts of shoot system ?
Ans. Flower, fruit, stem and leaf
Q 11. How many parts of a plants are edible by humans ?
Ans. Two parts ( Root and Shoot)
Q 12. What are the sources of foodgrains ?
Ans. Paddy fields

Q 13. Oil/ ghee can be obtained from which source ?
Ans. Plants and Animals
Q 14. Name the sweet juice which are collected by bees from flowers and convert it into honey and store it in hive ?
Ans. Nectar
Q 15. Name the main sources of our food ?
Ans. Plants and animals
Q 16. Name the animals who eat only plants is called ?
Ans. Herbivorous animals
Q 17. Name the animals who eat both plants as well as animals is called ?
Ans. Omnivorous animals
Q 18. Animals who eat only other animals is called ?
Ans. Carnivorous animals