Quiz on Food - 4
- Rohit Ramkumar
- Mar 18
- 3 min read
Are you a true foodie who loves exploring diverse flavors and cuisines?
The latest quiz by our quiz company dives into the world of food, from traditional Indian delicacies to global favorites. Whether it’s the spices that define our dishes, the origins of iconic recipes, or the science behind what we eat, food is more than just sustenance—it’s culture, history, and innovation on a plate. This quiz will challenge your knowledge of ingredients, cooking techniques, and fascinating food facts. Ready to put your foodie instincts to the test?
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1. One calorie equals ______ joules.
a. 1.3
b. 2.6
c. 3.9
d. 4.2
2. In the Pyramid of Consumers depicting the food chain, what is always present at the bottom of the pyramid?
a. Producer
b. Primary Consumer
c. Secondary Consumer
d. Tertiary Consumer
3. When all the food chains in an ecosystem are joined together, they form a _________.
a. Food cob
b. Food square
c. Food chart
d. Food web
4. Which vegetable was responsible for the Great Irish Famine in 1850?
a. Carrot
b. Broccoli
c. Potato
d. Tomato
5. Which of these gases is responsible for the ripening of the fruits?
a. Methane
b. Ethene
c. Carbon
d. Nitrogen
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Answers
1. One calorie equals ______ joules.
a. 1.3
b. 2.6
c. 3.9
d. 4.2
Did You Know?
The older unit of measuring food energy was in calories. Today, it is measured in joules.
Read more about it in this link.
2. In the Pyramid of Consumers depicting the food chain, what is always present at the bottom of the pyramid?
a. Producer
b. Primary Consumer
c. Secondary Consumer
d. Tertiary Consumer
Did You Know?
The producer is always at the bottom because it is found in large numbers and also supports a large ecosystem. The tertiary consumers are at the top of the pyramid.
Read more about it in this link.
3. When all the food chains in an ecosystem are joined together, they form a _________.
a. Food cob
b. Food square
c. Food chart
d. Food web
Did You Know?
A food web consists of all the food chains in a single ecosystem. Each living thing in an ecosystem is a part of multiple food chains.
Read more about it in this link.
4. Which vegetable was responsible for the Great Irish Famine in 1850?
a. Carrot
b. Broccoli
c. Potato
d. Tomato
Did You Know?
Also called the Irish Potato Famine, the pathogens caused a blight on potato leaving it discolored and inedible, leading to many deaths because of starvation.
Read more about it in this link.
5. Which of these gases is responsible for the ripening of the fruits?
a. Methane
b. Ethene
c. Carbon
d. Nitrogen
Did You Know?
Ethene is a gas that causes the fruit to ripen quickly. When fruits are plucked, they are unripe and ethene gas is added during the storage process after which it is sent to the stores for purchase.
Read more about it in this link.
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