Human Anatomy and Physiology : III. Vitamins And Nutrition Part-II

Total Questions: 50

31. Which one of the following is an important source of vitamin E? [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Wheat germ oil
Note:

The Wheat germ oil is extracted from the germ of the wheat kernel which makes up only about 2.5% by weight of the kernel. Wheat germ oil has the highest content of vitamin E. It is a fat-soluble vitamin and plays a role as an antioxidant in the body.

32. Which one of the following compounds is not a vitamin? [U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

Correct Answer: (b) Thyroxine
Note:

Niacin - Vitamin Bโ‚ƒ, Riboflavin - Vitamin Bโ‚‚ and Pyridoxine - Vitamin Bโ‚† are vitamins while Thyroxine is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland (biggest endocrine gland of a human) located in the neck.

33. Banana accepted as most calories fruit has what amount of calories per 100 gm - [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 1998]

Correct Answer: (d) 116 Kcal
Note:

Banana is the berry fruit of family 'Musaceae' and its botanical name is Musa balbisiana. It has a large amount of carbohydrates. It also contains fat, proteins, mineral and vitamins. About 89 Kcal/100 gm energy is obtained from banana. In the given options, option (d) is near about 89 Kcal.

34. Legumes are highly nutritious because they are rich in : [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (b) Protein
Note:

Legumes are highly nutritious because they are rich in proteins. Legumes are typically low in fat, contain no cholesterol, and are high in folate, potassium, iron and magnesium. As a good source of protein, legumes can be a healthy substitute for meat, which has more fat and cholesterol.

35. The highest protein content is found in โ€” [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2004 ,Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (b) Soyabean
Note:

Soyabean is the richest source of plant protein. It contains about 40% protein. It is classified as an oilseed as well as pulse crop. The milk is produced by soyabean which is equivalent to the milk of a cow. Each grain of soyabean contains about 40% protein, 20-23% fat and 30% carbohydrate.

36. Which of the food grains is richest in protein? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008 ,40th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (c) Soyabean
Note:

Soyabean is the richest source of plant protein. It contains about 40% protein. It is classified as an oilseed as well as pulse crop. The milk is produced by soyabean which is equivalent to the milk of a cow. Each grain of soyabean contains about 40% protein, 20-23% fat and 30% carbohydrate.

37. The highest protein content is found in the grain of โ€” [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (d) Soyabean
Note:

Soyabean is the richest source of plant protein. It contains about 40% protein. It is classified as an oilseed as well as pulse crop. The milk is produced by soyabean which is equivalent to the milk of a cow. Each grain of soyabean contains about 40% protein, 20-23% fat and 30% carbohydrate.

38. Which one of the following is the richest source of protein? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Groundnut
Note:

Among the given options, groundnut is the richest source of protein. Rice is the best source of carbohydrate and apple is known for the richness of antioxidants.

39. A rich source of both protein and fat is : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (b) Groundnut
Note:

The groundnut is a rich source of both proteins and fat. Groundnut contains about 25.3% protein and 48.1% fat. In groundnut amount of protein is about 1.3 times of meat, 2.5 times of eggs and 8 times of fruits.

40. Which of the following is mostly carbohydrate? [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) Rice
Note:

Among the given options, rice has the highest percentage of carbohydrates.