MCQ on Vitamins and Nutrition

One of the most common and important topics in the Biology general awareness section is Vitamins and Nutrition. Many questions are coming from this section in every government exam like SSC, Railways, Banking, State PSC, etc. We are providing MCQs on Vitamins and Nutrition topics so that candidates can practice questions on regular basis and fetch good marks in the general awareness section.

Important MCQ on Vitamins and Nutrition

Que1. Which of the given was invented by Kazimierz Funk?
(a) Enzymes
(b) Hormones
(c) Vitamins
(d) Proteins

Ans. (c) Vitamins
Explanation: Vitamins were invented by Kazimierz Funk.

Que2. What type of compounds are Vitamins?
(a) Organic Compound
(b) Inorganic Compound
(c) Living Organisms
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Organic Compound
Explanation: Vitamins are Organic Compounds.

Que3. Which is also known as the “Accessory dietary factor”?
(a) Fats
(b) Vitamins
(c) Proteins
(d) Hormones

Ans. (b) Vitamins
Explanation: Vitamins are also known as the “Accessory dietary factor”.

Que4. Which is not an essential element for plant growth?
(a) Potassium
(b) Calcium
(c) Magnesium
(d) Sodium

Ans. (d) Sodium
Explanation: Sodium is not an essential element for plant growth.

Que5. Which of the given has the highest calorie value per unit?
(a) Vitamins
(b) Proteins
(c) Fats
(d) Carbohydrates

Ans. (c) Fats
Explanation: Fats have the highest calorie value per unit.

Que6. An apple is a rich source of which of the following nutrients?
(a) Sodium
(b) Potassium
(c) Phosphorus
(d) Magnesium

Ans. (b) Potassium
Explanation: An apple is a rich source of potassium.

Que7. Which of the given is the main source of Vitamin C?
(a) Guava
(b) Pomegranate
(c) Goose Berry
(d) Mango

Ans. (c) Goose Berry
Explanation: Goose Berry is the main source of Vitamin C.

Que8. What is the chemical name of Vitamin C?
(a) Ascorbic Acid
(b) Thyamine
(c) Citric Acid
(d) Tartaric Acid

Ans. (a) Ascorbic Acid
Explanation: Ascorbic Acid is the chemical name of Vitamin C.

Que9. Which of the given Vitamins helps in the healing of wounds?
(a) Vitamin A
(b) Vitamin B
(c) Vitamin C
(d) Vitamin D

Ans. (c) Vitamin C
Explanation: Vitamin C helps in the healing of wounds.

Que10. Vitamin D helps in the absorption of which of the following elements?
(a) Iodine and Calcium
(b) Iron and Iodine
(c) Calcium and Iron
(d) Calcium and Magnesium

Ans. (d) Calcium and Magnesium
Explanation: Vitamin D helps in the absorption of Calcium and Magnesium.

Que11. Deficiency of which of the following Vitamins causes slow blood coagulation?
(a) Vitamin B
(b) Vitamin K
(c) Vitamin C
(d) Vitamin D

Ans. (b) Vitamin K
Explanation: Deficiency of Vitamin K causes slow blood coagulation.

Que12. Which of the given vitamins does not stored in the body?
(a) Vitamin A
(b) Vitamin B
(c) Vitamin C
(d) Vitamin D

Ans. (c) Vitamin C
Explanation: Vitamin C does not store in the body.

Que13. Kanchan, Krishna, and Banarasi are the names of which of the given varieties?
(a) Indian gooseberry
(b) Guava
(c) Pineapple
(d) Lemon

Ans. (a) Indian gooseberry
Explanation: Kanchan, Krishna, and Banarasi are the names of Indian gooseberry varieties.

Que14. Which of the given Vitamins helps in maintaining healthy skin?
(a) Vitamin K
(b) Vitamin B12
(c) Vitamin A
(d) Vitamin C

Ans. (d) Vitamin C
Explanation: Vitamin C helps in maintaining healthy skin.

Que15.  Which of the following is caused by deficiency of Thiamin?
(a) Pellagra
(b) Beri-Beri
(c) Osteomalacia
(d) Stomatitis

Ans. (b) Beri-Beri
Explanation: Thiamin is the chemical name of Vitamin B1 whose deficiency caused Beri-Beri.

Que16. Which of the given options is the main source of Vitamin E?
(a) Palm oil
(b) Mustard oil
(c) Wheat germ oil
(d) Coconut oil

Ans. (c) Wheat germ oil
Explanation: Wheat germ oil is the main source of Vitamin E.

Que17. Which of the given is a good source of Vitamin A?
(a) Spinach
(b) Cabbage
(c) Cauliflower
(d) Carrot

Ans. (d) Carrot
Explanation: Carrot is a good source of Vitamin A.

Que18. In Which organ of the human body, Vitamin A is stored?
(a) Skin
(b) Liver
(c) Kidney
(d) Heart            

Ans. (b) Liver
Explanation: Vitamin A is stored in the liver of the human body.

Que19. What is the common name of “Cholecalciferol”?
(a) Vitamin C
(b) Vitamin B
(c) Vitamin D
(d) Vitamin A

Ans. (c) Vitamin D
Explanation: The common name of “Cholecalciferol” is Vitamin D.

Que20. Which one of the given options is the best source of Vitamin D?
(a) Sunlight
(b) Orange
(c) Walnut
(d) Apple

Ans. (a) Sunlight
Explanation: Sunlight is the best source of Vitamin D.