CBSE Class 4 Science Food Worksheet Set 01

Answer in one word.

Question 1. The main food that people eat.
Answer: Staple food (or Rice / Wheat)
In simple words: The food that forms the main part of a daily diet is called staple food.

Exam Tip: Remember that staple foods vary by region, but rice and wheat are the most common ones globally.

Question 2. Rice with its cover.
Answer: Paddy
In simple words: Raw rice grains enclosed in their protective husk or cover are known as paddy.

Exam Tip: Paddy is harvested from flooded fields and milled to remove the cover, giving us edible rice grains.

Question 3. To cut and gather plants.
Answer: Harvest
In simple words: Gathering ripe crops from the fields is called harvesting.

Exam Tip: Do not confuse sowing (planting seeds) with harvesting (gathering mature crops).

Question 4. We add these to our food to give flavour.
Answer: Spices
In simple words: Spices add aroma, taste, and colour to our meals.

Exam Tip: Examples of common spices include cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and turmeric.

Question 5. A place where milk is collected from farmers, purified and sold.
Answer: Dairy (or Dairy farm)
In simple words: A dairy is a facility where milk is processed and packaged for distribution.

Exam Tip: Milk undergoes pasteurization at the dairy to kill harmful germs before it is sold.

Question 6. Birds that people keep for meat and egg are called.
Answer: Poultry
In simple words: Domesticated birds raised for eggs and meat are called poultry.

Exam Tip: Hens, ducks, and turkeys are common examples of poultry birds.

Question 7. A place where birds are kept for meat and eggs.
Answer: Poultry farm
In simple words: A farm specifically built for raising poultry birds is a poultry farm.

Question 8. Water bodies in which fishes are grown.
Answer: Aquarium (or Pond / Fishery)
In simple words: Water tanks or artificial ponds used to rear fish are called fisheries or aquariums.

Exam Tip: Rearing fish on a large scale for food is known as pisciculture or aquaculture.

Choose the correct answer.

Question 1. Wheat, rice and maize are ________ of plants.
(a) Stems
(b) Seeds
(c) Fruits
Answer: (b) Seeds
Wheat, rice, and cereal grains are the edible seeds of cereal plants.
In simple words: Grains like wheat and rice are plant seeds.

Exam Tip: Cereals are rich in carbohydrates and form the seed part of the grass family of plants.

Question 2. Pulses grow inside ________, which are the fruit of plants.
(a) Pods
(b) leaves
(c) fruits
Answer: (a) Pods
Pulse seeds develop inside protective pods attached to leguminous plants.
In simple words: Beans and pulses grow inside pods.

Exam Tip: Pulses (legumes) are rich sources of plant proteins.

Question 3. Turmeric, garlic, ginger are ________.
(a) Roots
(b) underground stem
(c) fruits
Answer: (b) underground stem
Ginger, garlic, and turmeric grow underground as modified stems (rhizomes and bulbs).
In simple words: These flavor-giving plant parts are underground stems, not roots.

Exam Tip: A classic exam trick is confusing underground roots (like carrot and radish) with underground stems (like ginger and potato).

Question 4. Overeating leads to ________.
(a) Good health
(b) proper digestion
(c) indigestion
Answer: (c) indigestion
Eating more food than the stomach can comfortably process causes stomach discomfort and indigestion.
In simple words: Too much food overburdens the stomach and causes indigestion.

Exam Tip: Always eat in moderation to maintain a healthy digestive system.

Question 5. Raisins and cashews are ________.
(a) Pods
(b) fruits
(c) seeds
Answer: (c) seeds
Cashews and dried fruits/nuts consumed as dry fruits are botanically seeds or kernels.
In simple words: Cashews and similar dry fruits are seeds.

Exam Tip: Nuts and dry fruits provide essential fats and energy.

Question 6. Dry fruits like Walnuts, pistachio and almonds are ________.
(a) Seeds
(b) fruits
(d) vegetable
Answer: (a) Seeds
Walnuts, pistachios, and almonds are nutrient-dense seeds enclosed within shells.
In simple words: These dry fruits are edible tree seeds.

Exam Tip: They are packed with minerals, vitamins, and healthy oils.

Write true or false.

Question 1. Chocolates are made from coffee seeds. ________
Answer: False
In simple words: Chocolates are made from cocoa beans (cacao seeds), not coffee seeds.

Exam Tip: Coffee comes from coffee beans, while chocolate comes from cocoa trees.

Question 2. Oil is made by pressing oil seeds in an oil mill. ________
Answer: True
In simple words: Crushing oilseeds extracts cooking oil.

Exam Tip: Mustard, sunflower, and groundnut seeds are common oil seeds.

Question 3. Eating well means eating food that helps you grow and stay healthy. ________
Answer: True
In simple words: A balanced diet provides all nutrients required for growth and good health.

Exam Tip: Eating well means consuming nutritious food in the right proportions.

Question 4. Chilli is a vegetable. ________
Answer: False
In simple words: Botanically, chillies are fruits because they contain seeds, though used as a spice or vegetable in cooking.

Exam Tip: Any plant part containing seeds is scientifically classified as a fruit.

Question 5. Growing children need a lot of food rich in calcium. ________
Answer: True
In simple words: Calcium is essential for building strong bones and teeth in growing children.

Exam Tip: Milk and dairy products are the best sources of calcium.

Write any two healthy eating habits.

Question 1. Write any two healthy eating habits.
Answer:
1. Wash your hands properly with soap before and after eating meals.
2. Chew your food thoroughly before swallowing to aid proper digestion.
In simple words: Keep hands clean and chew food slowly for good digestion.

Exam Tip: Mentioning hygiene and proper chewing habits makes a complete and scoring answer.

Classify the given food items as Energy rich food, Food for growth or Food for health.

Question 1. Classify the provided food items into Energy rich food, Food for growth, and Food for health based on the worksheet images (Potatoes/Sugar, Fish/Pulses/Milk, Fruits/Vegetables/Oil).
Answer:
- Energy rich food: Potatoes, Sugar, Oils/Fats
- Food for growth (Body-building food): Fish, Pulses, Milk
- Food for health (Protective food): Fruits and Vegetables
In simple words: Foods are grouped by their main function in our body: giving energy, helping growth, or protecting from disease.

Exam Tip: Remember the three main food groups: Energy-giving (carbohydrates and fats), Body-building (proteins), and Protective foods (vitamins and minerals).