Trick to remember Macronutirents
Macronutrients are essential elements required by plans in large quantities for their growth and development. In SSC exams, questions related to macronutrients are asked frequently. To make this topic easier to understand, here are some smart tricks along with actual SSC previous year questions asked.
Memory Tricks to Remember Macronutrients
Trick 1 : Salty Potato Chips
- S- Sulphur
- P- Potassium
- C- Calcium
This trick helps you recall three important macronutrients using a fun and relatable trick.
Trick 2 : PCS
- P- Potassium
- C- Calcium
- S- Sulphur
This acronym is easy to remember and aligns with common SSC Question patters.
SSC Previous year Questions (PYQs) on Macronutrients:
Q1. Which of the following pair of nutrient-nutrients is correct? [Asked in SSC CPI 2022 Tier I - 10 Nov 2022 Shift 1]
I. Macronutrient - Iron
II. Micronutrient - Calcium
Explanation:
Based on out trick, PCS, I for iron does not present in trick and C for calcium is written under micronutrient. So, answer is neither I nor II.
Q2: Which of the following is an exam of micronutrient that is essential for the formation of haemoglobin in the blood? [Asked in SSC CGL 2023 Tier I, 18/7/2023 Shift 2]
A. Iron
B. Carbohydrates
C. Fats
D. Protein
Explanation:
Iron is a micronutrient and plays a key role in haemoglobin formation. Since Iron is not in our PCS trick, it confirms it is a micronutrient. So Iron is the answer.
Final Thoughts:
Using memory tricks like "Salty potato Chips" and "PCS" can make it easier to remember micronutrients for SSC exams. Combine these with practice questions and visual aids to reinforce your learning.
Do you have your own tricks to remember nutrients or other SSC Topics? Share them in the comments!
Must Read Posts
