(C) Vitamin and minerals, protection against disease
(D) Vitamin and minerals, energy to work
Answer:
(C) Vitamin and minerals, protection against disease
Explanation:
In biology and nutrition, vitamins and minerals are classified as protective foods because they are essential for boosting the immune system and helping the body fight off diseases and infections.
52. Tiger can see _______ better than us at night.
(A) 4 times
(B) 5 times
(C) 6 times
(D) 10 times
Answer:
(C) 6 times
Explanation:
According to NCERT science curricula, a tiger’s highly adapted night vision allows it to see approximately six times better in the dark than an average human.
53. _______ is an insectivorous plant.
(A) Cactus
(B) Lotus
(C) Money plant
(D) Pitcher plant
Answer:
(D) Pitcher plant
Explanation:
The pitcher plant is a carnivorous/insectivorous plant that uses its deep, liquid-filled pitcher-shaped leaves to trap and digest insects for essential nutrients.
54. _______ is given to sick person for getting _______ energy.
(A) Chocolate, full
(B) Glucose drip, instant
(C) Glucose drip, slow
(D) Water, instant
Answer:
(B) Glucose drip, instant
Explanation:
A glucose drip is administered intravenously to patients because it bypasses the digestive system and enters the bloodstream directly, providing the body with an instant source of energy.
55. _______ was the first Indian woman to conquer Everest.
(A) Bachendri Pal
(B) Indira Gandhi
(C) Kalpana Chawla
(D) Sunita Williams
Answer:
(A) Bachendri Pal
Explanation:
In 1984, Bachendri Pal made history by becoming the first Indian woman to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest.
