CHAPTER 1

WORK,LIVELIHOOD AND CAREER

1.Rahul makes and sells beautiful paintings, he wants to excel and grow in this field of work.
This work would be termed as- a)Meaningful work
b) Job
c)Career
d)Livelihood
2. Which type of crops are produced by Indian farmers for sale in urban markets? a)
Food crops
b) Cash crops
c) Horticulture crops
d) Plantation crops
3.Fishing is very popular traditional occupation of India because of-
a)Large population
b)Diversity
c)Forestation
d)Long coastline
4.Name the state of the craft shown in picture-

a)Karnataka
b)Maharashtra
c)Odissa
d)Assam
5.Anthropometry is the science that measures-
a ) Height, weight, and size b) Body fat
percentage
c) Grip strength, range of motion, and functional
d)All of the above
6.Entrepreneurship can best be described as _________.
a) a process that requires setting up a business.
b) taking a significant risk in a business context.
c) having a strong vision.
d) a process involving innovation, new products or services, and value creation.
7.Match the following-
A.Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojna i) Enterpreneurship
B.Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidhyalaya ii)Safety of Girl Child
C.Adjustment of Human and Machine iii)Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan
D. Creating New and Innovative Enterprise iv)Ergonomics
Choose the correct option-
(a)A-(i), B(iv),C(iii), D(ii) (b)A(iii),B(iv), C(i),D (ii)
(c) A(ii), B(iii),C(iv), D (i) (d)A(ii), B(iii),C(iv),D (i)
8.Match the following-
A. Fruits,Vegetables,Pulses and Wheat (i) Orissa
B.Tea,Coffee,Cardamom, Rubber (ii)Kerala
C.Shola Craft (iii) Crops of cash importance
D.Coconut Craft (iv) Crops of Economic importance
Choose the Correct Option-
(a)A (i), B (ii), C (iii) D(iv) (b)A (iii), B(iv), C (i),D (ii)
(c )A(iv), B (iii), C (ii), D (i) (d) A(ii), B (iii), C (iv), D (i)
9. The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms. a)
Anthropolgy
b) Anthropometry
c) Biomechanics
d) Anthrology
10.-------------- are abilities that enable people to behave in healthy ways, particularly in
situations that challenge them. a)Physical Labour
b)Attitude
c)Life Skills
d)Values
11. refers to the biological categorisation based on genetics and reproductive
organs.
Gender
Sex
Male
Female

CASE STUDY BASED QUESTION

Entrepreneurship is the act of creating a new and innovative enterprise / product or

service. The function of entrepreneurs is to change the pattern of a production or design of
a product through innovations / invention or even attempting new technological methods /
modifications for producing a new commodity or producing an old one in a new way. An
entrepreneur is a person who undertakes the creation of such changes in an enterprise or
business. Entrepreneurs use their acumen to assemble resources and / or finances and aim
to make a livelihood. An entrepreneur is a person who can take risks for converting a novel
idea into reality. An entrepreneur is innovative, creative, organized, and a risk taker.
12. Which of the following can make entrepreneurship more effective?
a)Innovation / Invention
b)Lack of Self-Confidence
c)Pessimism
d)Old Material
13.Which of the following is not a barrier for an entrepreneur?
 a)Strong Support System
b)Time Pressure and distraction
c)Lack of Skills
d)Lack of Knowledge
14.Which of the following cannot provide an individual with the motivation to start a new
Business?
a)Make livelihood
b)A desire to be independent
c)Financial reward
d)Wastage of Time
15.Prominent Indian Entrepreneurs are -
a)Mr. Narayan Murthy
b)Mr. J.R.D. Tata
c)Both (a) and (b)
d)Kiran Bedi

CASE STUDY BASED QUESTION

'Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya' (KGBV) is a scheme of government of India under
‘Sarv Shiksha Abhiyaan’ (SSA) / ‘Samagra Shiksha’ and another scheme 'Beti Bachao Beti
Padhao'(BBBP) are two such initiatives by our government.
16.Which scheme comes under the ‘Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan’ (SSA) / ‘Samagra Shiksha’ for
girls living in adverse conditions or school dropouts? a)KGBV
b)BBBP
c)MDM
d)NYP
17.'Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya '(KGBV) also helps in implementation of the law
passed in 2009 by Government of India. a)Right to Speech
b)Right to Entrepreneurship
c)Right to Education
d)Right to Equality

ASSERTION REASON QUESTIONS

Given below are two statements labeled as Assertion (A) and reason (R)
18.Assertion(A)- Meaningful work is useful to society or to others, is done responsibly and
is enjoyable to the worker.
Reason(R)- It is important to choose something to sustain the individual’s enthusiasm to carry
on his/her work.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation.
b)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation.
c) A is true R is false.
d) A is false but R is true
 19. Assertion(A)- A National Plan of Action for women was taken up by the department of
social welfare.
Reason(R)- It was set to implement the equal remuneration act
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation.
b)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation.
c) A is true R is false.
d) A is false but R is true
20. Assertion(A)Mahatma Gandhi was a shining example of the dignity of labour.
Reason(R)-He did sweeping, scavenging, and cleaning in his “Ashram in Wardha.Select
the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation.
b)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation.
c) A is true R is false.
d) A is false but R is true
 Chapter 2 Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Fill in the blanks:
1. Nutrition and health are interlinked as illness and disease can result in
____________ in a person who had good nutritional status.
2. The specialized area which deals with nutrition during illness is__________
nutrition also called medical nutritional therapy. Clinical
3. In case of kidney failure, __________ protein intake is recommended.
(lower/higher)
4. ___________ diet is recommended just after surgery. Its main disadvantage
is that it does not meet nutritional needs of a person completely.
5. Two feeding routes of patients who are not able to chew food completely
are _________ and ________
6. Fish is rich in ________ fatty acids which can protect us from abnormal
heart rhythm.
7. Nutritional assessment involves obtaining detailed information on health,
relating information, ___________ and identifying nutritional deficiencies.
Tick the correct answer:
1. In some diseases, nutrition plays an important role in _________ of medical
treatment.
a. Management b Treatment c. Compliment d. All of the above
2. A study of nutrition and dietetics enables to –
a. Plan diets b. modify diets c. meet all medical needs d. manage food
services in institutions like old age homes.
3. ___________ feeding means patient is nourished with special solutions
which are given through a drip or vein.
a. Tube b. Intravenous c. Oral D. All of the above
Answer the following questions in brief:
1. What are the four ways by which health problems/ illness can affect
nutritional status?
2. How does a professional nutritionist work in a systematic way?
3. Write two main roles of clinical nutritionist.
4. Name a few antioxidants that result in prevention of diseases.
 5. List the four major ways by which a diet can be modified.
6. Give four examples of liquid diet.
7. What is a soft diet?
8. What kind of diet is given in old age when there is:
9. a) problem in chewing b) no problem in chewing
10. List five career options for a dietitian.
Answers
Chapter 2 Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Fill in the blanks:
1. Nutrition and health are interlinked as illness and disease can result in _
nutritional imbalances in a person who had good nutritional status.
2. The specialized area which deals with nutrition during illness is clinical
nutrition also called medical nutritional therapy.
3.In case of kidney failure, lower protein intake is recommended. (lower/higher)
4.clear liquid diet is recommended just after surgery. Its main disadvantage is that
it does not meet nutritional needs of a person completely.
5.Two feeding routes of patients who are not able to chew food completely are
tube and intravenous.
4. Fish is rich in omega 3 fatty acids which can protect us from abnormal heart
rhythm.
5. Nutritional assessment involves obtaining detailed information on health,
relating information, anthropometric measurements and identifying
nutritional deficiencies.
Tick the correct answer:
6. In some diseases, nutrition plays an important role in _________ of medical
treatment.
b. Management b Treatment c. Compliment d. All of the above
7. A study of nutrition and dietetics enables to –
b. Plan diets b. modify diets c. meet all medical needs d. manage food
services in institutions like old age homes.
 8. ___________ feeding means patient is nourished with special solutions
which are given through a drip or vein.
b. Tube b. Intravenous c. Oral D. All of the above
Answer the following questions in brief:
1.What are the four ways by which health problems/ illness can affect
nutritional status?
Ans:
• Impairing a person’s ability to eat/swallow
• Interfering with digestion, absorption and excretion
• If health problem intensifies, other body functions may be affected
2.How does a professional nutritionist work in a systematic way?
Ans: A professional nutritionist focusses on each person’s unique needs and
addresses them in a unique and holistic manner.
3.Write two main roles of clinical nutritionist.
Ans:
• Prevention of disease
• Promotion of good health-gives prescription to healthy person at
different stages of life cycle from womb to tomb.
• Recommends therapeutic diet for management of disease e.g. diarrhea,
vomiting, anemia, allergy
4. Name a few antioxidants that result in prevention of diseases.
Ans: Beta carotene, selenium, vitamin E and C particularly from food
5. List the four major ways by which a diet can be modified.
Ans:
• Change in consistency or texture
• Increase or decrease in energy intake
• Greater or lesser amounts of one or more nutrients e.g. protein intake
• Change in number of meals/ amounts of food given
• Special plan when route of feeding is altered
6. Give four examples of liquid diet.
Ans: coconut water, ORS, lemonade, dal water, soup, fruit juice
7. What is a soft diet?
Ans: It contains soft but solid food, lightly seasoned, does not contain more
fibrous or gas forming foods
8. What kind of diet is given in old age when there is:
Ans: a) problem in chewing: soft mashed and pureed food
b) no problem in chewing: mechanical soft diets- simple, easily digestible
with no harsh fibre, high fat or spicy food
9. List five career options for a dietitian
Ans:
• Dietitians in health clubs or gymnasiums
• Dietitians in hospitals
• Freelance dietitian
• Dietitian in catering services for hospitals, schools etc.
• Entrepreneurs who develop specialty foods for special purposes
• Teaching and academics
• Nutrition marketing