Nutrition UPSC Questions

Nutrition MCQ Questions

13.
Which part of the plant primarily performs photosynthesis?
A.
Root
B.
Stem
C.
Leaf
D.
Flower
ANSWER :
C. Leaf
14.
Which of the following is an example of a saprotroph?
A.
Cuscuta
B.
Pitcher plant
C.
Fungi
D.
Algae
ANSWER :
C. Fungi
15.
Which gas is released during photosynthesis?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Oxygen
C.
Nitrogen
D.
Hydrogen
ANSWER :
B. Oxygen
16.
Which substance indicates the occurrence of photosynthesis in leaves?
A.
Glucose
B.
Protein
C.
Starch
D.
Fat
ANSWER :
C. Starch
17.
What are the vessels in plants responsible for?
A.
Storing food
B.
Transporting water and minerals
C.
Photosynthesis
D.
Gas exchange
ANSWER :
B. Transporting water and minerals
18.
Which process in plants converts solar energy into chemical energy?
A.
Respiration
B.
Transpiration
C.
Photosynthesis
D.
Digestion
ANSWER :
C. Photosynthesis