KIPS SCHOOL
Round Test (1)
Session: 2025–26
Paper: Science (Grade 7)
Total Marks: 25
Part A (5 marks – 1 each)
Choose the correct option.
1. Which nutrient is the body’s main source of energy?
a) Fats
b) Proteins
c) Carbohydrates
d) Minerals
Answer: c) Carbohydrates
2. Which vitamin helps in absorbing calcium from food?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin C
c) Vitamin D
d) Vitamin K
Answer: c) Vitamin D
3. Which mineral is essential for strong teeth and bones?
a) Iron
b) Calcium
c) Sodium
d) Iodine
Answer: b) Calcium
4. Which nutrient is required for growth and repair of body tissues?
a) Proteins
b) Carbohydrates
c) Fats
d) Vitamins
Answer: a) Proteins
5. Which nutrient helps prevent constipation?
a) Fibre
b) Fats
c) Proteins
d) Minerals
Answer: a) Fibre
Part B (4 marks – 2 each)
Give reasons for the following:
1. Why do athletes need a diet rich in carbohydrates?
Answer: Carbohydrates provide a quick source of energy which athletes need for physical
performance and endurance.
2. Why do we need fats even though they can cause weight gain if taken in excess?
Answer: Fats provide long-term energy storage, help in the absorption of fat-soluble
vitamins, and act as insulation to maintain body temperature.
Part C (5 marks – 2.5 each)
Answer the following questions:
1. Name the six main nutrients needed by the body and give one function of each:
- Carbohydrates: Provide energy
- Proteins: Growth and repair of tissues
- Fats: Long-term energy storage and insulation
- Vitamins: Regulate body processes (e.g., Vitamin A for vision)
- Minerals: Strengthen bones and teeth (e.g., Calcium)
- Water: Transports substances and regulates temperature
2. Why is water considered an important nutrient even though it does not provide energy?
Answer: Water helps transport nutrients and waste, regulates body temperature, and
maintains cell structure.
Part D (1 mark)
Explain why a balanced diet is important for good health.
Answer: A balanced diet provides all essential nutrients in the right amounts, ensuring
proper body function, growth, and disease prevention.
Part E (5 marks)
Label the following food pyramid diagram with the correct food groups:
- Top: Sweets (occasional)
- Below top: Fats & Oils
- Middle: Proteins
- Below middle: Fruits and Vegetables
- Base: Carbohydrates
Part F (5 marks)
Compare vitamins and minerals in terms of their functions and give two examples for each:
Vitamins: Organic compounds needed in small amounts for regulating body functions.
Examples: Vitamin A (vision), Vitamin C (healing wounds)
Minerals: Inorganic elements that help build body structures and regulate processes.
Examples: Calcium (bones), Iron (haemoglobin production)
