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Class 6 Science – Chapter 1

Food: Where Does It Come From? | NCERT Complete Notes

STAGE 0: Foundation / Basics

What is this Chapter About?

This chapter introduces the sources of food, types of food, and ingredients used in our daily life. It builds basic understanding before detailed study.

Why Should We Learn This Chapter?

  • To understand where food comes from
  • To identify plant and animal food sources
  • To connect science with everyday life

Basic Definitions

Food: Substances that give energy and nutrients.

Ingredient: Materials used to prepare a dish.

STAGE 1: Complete Chapter Explanation

Sources of Food

We get food mainly from two sources: plants and animals.

Food from Plants

  • Roots: Carrot, Radish
  • Stems: Potato, Sugarcane
  • Leaves: Spinach
  • Flowers: Cauliflower
  • Fruits: Mango, Apple
  • Seeds: Wheat, Rice

Food from Animals

  • Milk – Cow, Buffalo, Goat
  • Eggs – Hen, Duck
  • Meat – Goat, Fish, Chicken

Key Points

  • Food is essential for life
  • Plants and animals are main food sources
  • Different plant parts are eaten as food

STAGE 2: NCERT Textbook Questions & Answers

Q1. Name two sources of food.
Answer: Plants and animals.

Q2. Which part of plant is carrot?
Answer: Root.

Q3. What are ingredients?
Answer: Ingredients are materials used to prepare a dish.

STAGE 3: Previous Exam Questions & Answers

Previous Exam Question:
Name any three foods obtained from animals.

Answer:
Milk, eggs, and meat are foods obtained from animals.

Exam Insight:
This question is frequently asked in unit tests and annual examinations.


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Chapter 2: Fibre to Fabric

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Chapter 3: Sorting Materials into Groups

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Chapter 4: Separation of Substances

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Chapter 5: Changes Around Us

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Chapter 6: Getting to Know Plants

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Chapter 7: Body Movements

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Chapter 8: Living Organisms and Their Surroundings

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Chapter 9: Motion and Measurement of Distances

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Chapter 10: Light, Shadows and Reflections

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Chapter 11: Electricity and Circuits

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Chapter 12: Fun with Magnets

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Chapter 13: Water

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Chapter 14: Air Around Us

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