Food Spoilage and Preservation
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Factors Causing Food Spoilage
SubtopicFactors Causing Food Spoilage under Food Spoilage and Preservation for Grade 5 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What happens to the appearance of a tomato when it becomes spoiled?
A.It gets very hard and shiny
B.It becomes watery, soft, and may develop mold
C.It turns into a green leaf
D.It stays fresh forever
- 2.
Why is it recommended to avoid eating food that has been kept uncovered for several hours?
A.It will lose its weight
B.Dust, flies, and germs can easily settle on it
C.It will become too hot to eat
D.The color will become too bright
- 3.
Which of these describes the appearance and smell of spoiled cooked rice?
A.Dry and odorless
B.Sticky, slimy, and sour-smelling
C.Hard and salty
D.White and fluffy
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Traditional and Modern Preservation Methods
SubtopicTraditional and Modern Preservation Methods under Food Spoilage and Preservation for Grade 5 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Why do we cover our food with lids or nets?
A.To hide it from people
B.To prevent dust and flies from spoiling it
C.To make it stay hot forever
D.To change its flavor
- 2.
Which of these is a common traditional way to preserve coriander or mint leaves?
A.Boiling them
B.Drying them in a shady place
C.Freezing them in ice
D.Putting them in sugar syrup
- 3.
What is the primary role of a 'Deep Freezer' in a grocery store?
A.To cook food
B.To store frozen items like meat and peas for a long time
C.To dry vegetables
D.To heat up snacks
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Understanding Food Labels and Expiry
SubtopicUnderstanding Food Labels and Expiry under Food Spoilage and Preservation for Grade 5 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
If you leave a slice of apple in the open, it turns brown. This is an example of:
A.Preservation
B.Cooking
C.Spoilage or reaction with air
D.Cleaning
- 2.
Which of these should we check first before eating a chocolate bar from a shop?
A.The color of the wrapper
B.The expiry date
C.The shopkeeper's name
D.The shape of the bar
- 3.
Which of these is a sign that a potato has started to spoil?
A.It is firm and brown
B.It is soft, mushy, and has a bad smell
C.It has a smooth skin
D.It is hard to cut
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