NCERT Solution Class 6 Science Chapter 2

Class 6 Science Chapter 2 Textbook Questions Solved

Q 1. Name the major nutrients in our food.

Ans:       The major nutrients in our food are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and
minerals.

Q 2.  Name the following:

        (a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body.

        (b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.

        (c) A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight.

        (d) A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy.

Ans:      

              (a) Carbohydrates                           (b) Proteins

               (c) Vitamin A                                      (d) Calcium

Q 3. Name two foods each rich in:

                (a) Fats                                 (b) Starch

                (c) Dietary fiber                  (d) Protein

Ans:

                (a) Ghee, butter,

                (b) Raw potato, rice,

                (c) Spinach, cabbage, carrot, ladies finger, (any two)

                (d) Milk, egg, fish, meat, pulses (any two).

Q 4. Tick (ü) the statements that are correct.

                (a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfill nutritional requirement of our body,

                (b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet.

                (c) Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items.

                (d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body.

Ans :-   

                (b) (ü)                  &             (c) (ü)

Q 5. Fill in the blanks:

                (a) ________ is caused by deficiency of Vitamin D. ,

                (b) Deficiency of_________ causes a disease known as beri-beri.

                (c) Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a disease known as________________ .

                (d) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of_______________ in our food.

Ans:

                (a) Rickets                           (b) Vitamin B1

                (c) Scurvy                            (d) Vitamin A