Short Questions (120)
Easy Questions (30%)
1. What is nutrition?
2. Define malnutrition.
3. What are macronutrients?
4. Name the three primary macronutrients.
5. Define micronutrients.
6. What is the role of water in the human body?
7. What is dietary fiber?
8. How does dietary fiber benefit digestion?
9. What are the major components of human food?
10. Define the term "mineral nutrition."
11. What is the function of nitrogen in plants?
12. Why are fertilizers used in agriculture?
13. What are the two main types of fertilizers?
14. How do fertilizers improve plant growth?
15. Name one example of a nitrogen-based fertilizer.
16. What is famine?
17. How does famine lead to malnutrition?
18. What is the role of the liver in digestion?
19. Name one function of the liver.
20. What are digestive enzymes?
21. Name two disorders of the human gut.
22. What is the role of saliva in digestion?
23. Define the term "digestion."
24. What are the effects of water on human health?
25. What is the function of the small intestine in digestion?
26. What is the importance of minerals in plant nutrition?
27. What is an example of a mineral nutrient in plants?
28. Name one health problem caused by malnutrition.
29. How do fertilizers affect the environment?
30. What is the role of phosphorus in plant growth?
Moderate Questions (40%)
31. Describe the role of carbohydrates in human nutrition.
32. What are proteins and their importance in the diet?
33. How does malnutrition affect children's health?
34. What are the sources of dietary fiber?
35. Explain the role of potassium in plants.
36. What are the signs of nitrogen deficiency in plants?
37. How does iron deficiency impact human health?
38. Discuss the importance of fertilizers in modern agriculture.
39. What is the role of calcium in human health?
40. How do plants obtain mineral nutrients from the soil?
41. What are the environmental hazards associated with the overuse of fertilizers?
42. How do fertilizers contribute to soil pollution?
43. Describe the process of protein digestion in the human body.
44. How does dietary fiber aid in maintaining blood sugar levels?
45. What is the difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins?
46. Explain the role of vitamins in maintaining health.
47. How does malnutrition lead to immune system deficiencies?
48. What are the functions of the liver in the human body?
49. Describe the role of the pancreas in digestion.
50. How is bile produced and what is its function in digestion?
51. What are the effects of dehydration on the human body?
52. How does water aid in the transportation of nutrients?
53. What is meant by "gut health"?
54. What are some common disorders of the digestive system?
55. How does famine contribute to long-term malnutrition?
56. What are the environmental consequences of improper fertilizer use?
57. Explain how fertilizers affect aquatic ecosystems.
58. What are the components of a balanced diet?
59. How does malnutrition affect cognitive development in children?
60. Discuss the role of vitamins and minerals in plant nutrition.
61. How is glucose utilized in the human body?
62. What are the health risks of excessive fat intake?
63. Describe the symptoms of anemia due to iron deficiency.
64. How is nitrogen fixed in the soil naturally?
65. What are the functions of the large intestine in digestion?
66. How does the liver detoxify harmful substances in the body?
67. What are some causes of malnutrition in developing countries?
68. How do famine and malnutrition affect economic development?
69. What are the different methods of fertilizer application?
70. How does malnutrition affect physical growth in children?
71. Explain the role of magnesium in plant growth.
72. What are the factors that influence the absorption of nutrients in the gut?
73. Describe the process of fat digestion.
74. How do balanced diets prevent malnutrition?
75. What is the role of enzymes in the digestive process?
76. How does the deficiency of potassium affect plant growth?
77. What is the impact of overwatering on nutrient absorption in plants?
78. How does the liver regulate blood sugar levels?
79. Discuss the long-term effects of malnutrition on health.
80. How do plants adapt to nutrient-deficient soils?
Tough Questions (30%)
81. Explain the environmental hazards caused by the excessive use of fertilizers.
82. Describe the biochemical process of digestion in the human stomach.
83. How do soil properties affect the uptake of mineral nutrients in plants?
84. What are the mechanisms of nutrient absorption in the small intestine?
85. How does nitrogen cycle within agricultural ecosystems?
86. What is the relationship between malnutrition and infectious diseases?
87. How does the liver contribute to protein metabolism?
88. Discuss the role of gut microbiota in human health.
89. What are the physiological effects of severe malnutrition on organ systems?
90. How does the availability of soil nutrients affect plant competition?
91. Explain the process of osmoregulation in plants and its relation to nutrient uptake.
92. Describe the role of photosynthesis in the synthesis of plant nutrients.
93. What is the relationship between fertilizer use and soil acidification?
94. How do fertilizers contribute to the process of eutrophication in water bodies?
95. Explain the role of micronutrients in enzyme activity within plant cells.
96. How does the liver process and store vitamins and minerals?
97. Discuss the impact of dietary imbalances on human metabolic processes.
98. Describe the pathways of nutrient absorption in the digestive tract.
99. How do enzymes regulate the breakdown of complex food molecules?
100. What are the molecular mechanisms of nutrient transport across cell membranes?
101. How do hormones regulate nutrient metabolism in the body?
102. Discuss the role of specific enzymes in the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
103. How does the deficiency of essential nutrients affect human physiology?
104. Describe the molecular interaction between enzymes and substrates during digestion.
105. What are the effects of chronic malnutrition on the cardiovascular system?
106. Explain the metabolic pathways involved in the synthesis and breakdown of carbohydrates.
107. Discuss the role of genetic factors in nutrient absorption and utilization.
108. How does the liver participate in the synthesis of cholesterol and bile acids?
109. What are the potential consequences of micronutrient deficiencies on plant growth and development?
110. Explain the relationship between nutrient availability and plant root morphology.
111. Describe the chemical structure and function of bile salts in fat digestion.
112. How do mineral deficiencies affect photosynthesis in plants?
113. What are the roles of calcium and phosphorus in bone metabolism?
114. Explain the physiological effects of over-nutrition and obesity on organ systems.
115. Discuss the genetic and environmental factors contributing to malnutrition.
116. How does the pH of the digestive tract influence nutrient absorption?
117. Describe the pathways through which water-soluble vitamins are absorbed and utilized.
118. How does malnutrition affect neural development in infants?
119. What are the physiological mechanisms of nutrient absorption in the gut?
120. How does the deficiency of essential nutrients impair the functioning of metabolic enzymes?
Long Questions (10)
Easy Questions (30%)
1. Explain the role of macronutrients and micronutrients in human nutrition, and describe the sources of these nutrients.
2. What are the primary functions of the liver in digestion, and how does it contribute to overall health?
3. Discuss the process of mineral nutrition in plants and the role of different minerals in plant growth.
Moderate Questions (40%)
4. Describe the mechanism of nutrient absorption in the small intestine and its importance in human nutrition.
5. Discuss the environmental hazards associated with the overuse of fertilizers and suggest ways to minimize these hazards.
6. Explain the role of dietary fiber and water in human health, and how their deficiencies can lead to health problems.
Tough Questions (30%)
7. Describe the biochemical processes involved in the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, including the roles of specific enzymes.
8. Discuss the factors contributing to malnutrition in developing countries, and how these factors can be ad6dressed through policy and intervention programs.
9. Explain the effects of severe malnutrition on the human body, focusing on its impact on organ systems and metabolic processes.
10. Describe the process of nitrogen fixation and its importance in maintaining soil fertility in agricultural ecosystems.