Biology · Chapter 7 of 19
Nutrition & Digestive System: BPSC & UPPCS Prelims PYQs
23 previous-year questions on Nutrition & Digestive System. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.
Which of the following enzymes is/are released in stomach for protein digestion?
1. Chymotrypsin 2. Trypsin 3. Pepsin Select the correct answer using the code given below:- A1, 2 and 3
- BOnly 2 and 3
- COnly 3
- DOnly 1 and 2
Which of the following acids is secreted in the stomach?
- ASulphuric acid
- BNitric acid
- CPhosphoric acid
- DHydrochloric acid
Which part of alimentary canal receives bile from the liver?
- AStomach
- BOesophagus
- CSmall intestine
- DLarge intestine
Liver stores
- AA, B, C and D vitamins
- BOnly A and B vitamins
- CA, B and C vitamins
- DNone of these
The ultimate substance to which the carbohydrates are degraded is
- Aglycerol
- Bglucose
- Cmaltose
- Damino acid
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
Riboflavin deficiency causes which of the following diseases?
- APellagra
- BScurvy
- CBeri Beri
- DCheilosis
Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
- AVitamin A - Orange
- BVitamin C - Lemon
- Cvitamin D - Cod liver oil
- DVitamin B6 - Rice bran
Which of the following vitamins is essential for normal vision?
- AFolic acid
- BRiboflavin
- CNiacin
- DRetinol
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is Reason (R): Assertion (A): Human body synthesises all the vitamins required by it. Reason (R): Vitamins are essential for the proper growth of the body. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- ABoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
- BBoth (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
- C(A) is true, but (R) is false
- D(A) is false, but (R) is true
Milk is a poor source of
- Acalcium
- Bprotein
- Cvitamin C
- Dcarbohydrate
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
The vitamin which is effective in blood clotting is
- Avitamin A
- Bvitamin K
- Cvitamin D
- Dvitamin B
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
Legumes are highly nutritious because they are rich in
- AFat
- BProtein
- COil
- DStarch
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
In human body, the digestion of protein begins in which of the following organs?
- ALiver
- BMouth
- CSmall intestine
- DStomach
Which of the following vitamins is mainly responsible for blood coagulation in human being?
- AVitamin K
- BVitamin E
- CVitamin A
- DVitamin C
Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? (Vitamin) (Rich Source) (a) Vitamin B6 Rice bran (b) Vitamin B2 Cod-liver oil (c) Vitamin E Wheat germ oil (d) Vitamin K Alfalfa
- A(a)
- B(b)
- C(c)
- D(d)
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A): Most of the vitamins are not synthesised in the human body. Reason (R): Human organs synthesise only essential micronutrients. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- ABoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- BBoth (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
Mother's milk provides almost complete diet to the new-born, but it lacks the following
- AIron
- BCalcium
- CMagnesium
- DPotassium
Which of the following is the richest source of Vitamin C?
- AOrange
- BApple
- CCarrot
- DAmla
Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): Human body is incapable of digesting cellulose. Reason (R): Starch degrading enzyme, diastase, is found in the human body. Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
- ABoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- BBoth (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
The stones present in the gall bladder affect the digestion of:
- AProtein
- BFat
- CCarbohydrate
- DNucleic acid
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Vitamin Role
A. Vitamin B12 anti anaemic factor
B. Vitamin C antiscorbutic factor
C. Vitamin D anti sterility factor
D. Vitamin K antihaemorrhagic factor- AA
- BB
- CC
- DD
Energy is stored in liver and muscles in the form of
- ACarbohydrate
- BFat
- CProtein
- DGlycogen
How many calories are gained by drinking a glass of water?
- AZero
- B15
- C25
- D50
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