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1. When milk is converted into curd, the following changes take place : 
(a) Lactose is converted into Lactic Acid  (b) Protein is converted into Lactic Acid 
(c) Glucose is converted into Lactose  (d) Lactic Acid is converted into Lactose

Ans: A
 
2. The common food preservatives are 
(a) Sugar   (b) Salt  (c) Citric Acid   (d) All of the above

 Ans: D
 
3. Which of the following food-stuffs contains Goitrogenic factors ? 
(a) Bengal gram (b) Black gram (c) Soyabean (d) Peas

 Ans: C
 
4. In which year the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act was formed ? 
(a) 1954 (b) 1976 (c) 1973 (d) 1995

 Ans: A
 
5. Vitamin „C‟ can be produced in cereals and pulses by the process of 
(a) Cooking (b) Roasting (c) Germination (d) All of the above

 Ans: C
 
6. Which of the following food items provides us Omega-3-fatty Acids, which are beneficial for health ? 
(a) Fish (b) Eggs (c) Meats (d) All of the above

 Ans: A
 
7. Pasteurization is a process which is done for 
(a) Preserving Cereals  (b) Preserving Milk  (c) Preserving Pulses  (d) All of the above

 Ans: B
 
8. Ripening of fruits is the result of 
​
(a) Enzymic reaction  (b) Sun rays  (c) Preservatives   (d) All of the above

Ans: A
  
9. The correct match to A, B, C, D is :  Food Stuff  Pigment A. Beet root 1. Flavon B. Carrot 2. Betalain C. Onion 3. Chlorophyll D. Spinach 4. Carotenoid  
A B C D 
(a) 1 2 3 4 
(b) 2 4 1 3  
(c) 3 2 4 1  
(d) 4 3 1 2

Ans: B
 
10. The best method to detect malnutrition in children during initial phase is  
(a) Biochemical test  (b) Anthropometry  (c) Pathological test  (d) None of the above

 Ans: B
 
11. The plant source of „Gluten‟ is 
(a) Wheat (b) Soyabean (c) Maize (d) Rice

 Ans: A
 
12. The correct match of List-I to List-II is  List-I  List-II A. Keratomalacia 1. Symmetrical Dermatitis B. Rickets 2. Moon Face C. Pellagra 3. Blindness D. Kwashiorker 4. Pigeon Chest  
A B C D 
(a) 2 4 1 3  (b) 3 4 1 2  (c) 4 1 2 3  (d) 1 2 3 4

 Ans: B
 
13. The normal level of blood glucose at fasting should be 
(a) 80 to 100 mg/100 ml blood (b) 110 to 120 mg/100 ml blood 
(c) 130 to 150 mg/100 ml blood (d) None of the above

 Ans: A
 
14. Identify the essential Amino Acids. 
(a) Proline and Glycine  (b) Serine and Glycine  (c) Tryptophen and Valine (d) Alanine and Serine

 Ans: C
 
15. Which type of protein „Haemoglobin‟ is ? 
(a) Simple   (b) Conjugated  (c) Derived   (d) None of the above

 Ans: B
 
16. According to ICMR (2010) the recommended dietary allowance of Iron for 16-17 years boys is 
(a) 26 mg/day   (b) 28 mg/day  (c) 30 mg/day   (d) 32 mg/day

 Ans: B
 
17. Coeliac disease is also known as 
(a) Tropical sprue   (b) Peptic Ulcer  (c) Gluten-sensitive entropathy (d) None of the above

 Ans: C
 
18. F.S.S.A.I. stands for 
(a) Food Security and Standards Association of India 
(b) Food Security and Safety Authority of India 
(c) Food Safety and Standards Association of India 
(d) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

Ans: D
 
19. Which of the following is an essential fatty acid ? 
(a) Palmitic Acid   (b) Stearic Acid  (c) Linoleic Acid   (d) Oliec Acid

 Ans: C
20. Following tests are mandatory for exports of children’s clothing.
I. Zipper strength
II. Snap strength
III. Needle detection
IV. Seam strength
Codes:
(A) I, III and IV are correct.
(B) I, II and III are correct.
(C) II, III and IV are correct.
(D) I, II and IV are correct.
Ans: B
 
21. Which of the following blends have best flame retardancy?
I. Cotton – Wool
II. Cotton – Spandex
III. Modacrylic – Spandex
IV. Modacrylic – Wool
V. Aramid – PVC
(A) I and II are correct.
(B) IV and V are correct.
(C) II and III are correct.
(D) III and IV are correct.
Ans: B
 
22. Which of the following thread packages are not suitable for use on industrial machines?
I. Spools
II. Cops
III. Vicones
IV. Cones
Codes:
(A) I and IV are correct
(B) III and IV are correct
(C) I and II are correct
(D) II and III are correct
Ans: C
 
23. Which among the following are advertised under ‘classified category’?
I. Job vacancy
II. Matrimonial
III. Coffee powder
IV. Bicycles
Codes:
(A) I and II are correct.
(B) II and III are correct.
(C) III and IV are correct.
(D) I, II and IV are correct.
Ans: A
 
24. The affective components of workers are
I. Attitudes
II. Skills
III. Feelings
IV. Interests
Codes:
(A) I, II and III are correct.
(B) I, III and IV are correct.
(C) II, III and IV are correct.
(D) I, II and IV are correct.
Ans: B
 
25. Goals of the elderly include:
I. Family relations
II. Good health
III. Education
IV. Vocational pursuits
Codes:
(A) II and III are correct.
(B) III and IV are correct.
(C) I and III are correct.
(D) I and II are correct.
Ans: D
 
26. Voluntary organisations are involved in the following activities:
(a) Welfare
(b) Policy decision making
(c) Advocacy
(d) Networking
Codes:
(A) (b), (c) and (d) are correct.
(B) (a) and (d) are correct.
(C) (a) and (c) are correct.
(D) (a), (c) and (d) are correct.
Ans: D
 
27. Channels for participatory communication are
(a) Community Radio
(b) Participatory Video
(c) Street theatre
(d) Films
Codes:
(A) (a), (b) and (c) are correct.
(B) (b), (c) and (d) are correct.
(C) (b) and (d) are correct.
(D) (d) and (a) are correct.
Ans: A
 
28. Local leaders in development programme planning are also considered to be
(a) Key communicators
(b) Opinion leaders
(c) Information leaders
(d) Change agents
Codes:
(A) (a), (b) and (d) are correct.
(B) (b), (c) and (d) are correct.
(C) All are correct
(D) (a), (b) and (c) are correct.
Ans: C
 
29. Assertion (A): Bulimia nervosa is defined by little eating or reduced intake of food over a long period of time.
Reason (R): Little eating is used to describe the consumption of food that is much smaller than most people would eat during a similar period of time.
(A) (A) is true (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false (R) is true.
(C) Both (A) & (R) are true.
(D) Both (A) & (R) are false.
Ans: B
 
30. Assertion (A): The menu is the heart of the entire establishment on which all activities are centered.
Reason (R): The menu determines the materials to be purchased, equipments to be used, current food trends and even the style of leadership and workman’s compensation.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) (A) is correct but (R) is partially correct.
(C) (A) is correct but (R) is false.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: B
 
31. Assertion (A): Consumption of plenty of fruits and vegetables protects individuals from certain cancers.
Reason (R): The antioxidants present in fruits and vegetables help in removal of free radicals.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(B) Both (A) & (R) are true.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false (R) is true.
Ans: B
 
32. Assertion (A): Mentally challenged people have no right for marriage.
Reason (R): They are unable to bear and rear children.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is correct (R) is wrong explanation.
(D) (A) is wrong (R) is correct explanation.
Ans: B
 
33. Assertion (A): Consistent sleep routines are advisable for all children right from birth.
Reason (R): It increases separation anxiety and deprives stimulation.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is correct (R) is wrong explanation.
(D) (A) is wrong (R) is correct explanation.
Ans: C
 
34. Assertion (A): Post mature babies are generally long and thin as they receive insufficient blood supply towards the end of gestation.
Reason (R): The aged placenta is less efficient to supply oxygen.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) (A) is correct (R) is wrong explanation.
(C) (A) is wrong (R) is correct explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: A
 
35. Assertion (A): Marker efficiency can be enhanced by pattern engineering.
Reason (R): It divides the awkwardly shaped patterns in two pieces.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
(C) (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.
(D) (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct.
Ans: A
 
36. Assertion (A): A dart can be relocated without changing the fit.
Reason (R): Shifting of dart to various places does not change the angle of dart.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
Ans: A
 
37. Assertion (A): To identify the polyester fibre it is important to negate the presence of nylon and acrylic by dissolving in hot phenol and concentrated nitric acid.
Reason (R): Polyester is insoluble in both hot phenol and concentrated nitric acid.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
 
38. Assertion (A): Motion against gravity are slower than those with gravity.
Reason (R): A good example is pushing chopped vegetable into a bowl kept at a lower level.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: D
 
39. Assertion (A): Ergonomics is also referred to as ‘Human Factors’.
Reason (R): The focus of the study is on worker fatigue.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: A
 
40. Assertion (A): Communication whether interpersonal or between social systems involves interface, the common boundary of two systems.
Reason (R): The interface between families and other systems remain the same irrespective of their income.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(C) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: A
 
41. Assertion (A): Mass Communication is not appropriate for participatory Communication.
Reason (R): Mass communication is largely monologue.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
 
42. Assertion (A): A good communicator is a good listener.
Reason (R): Communication is a cyclic process.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
(C) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
Ans: A
 
43. Assertion (A): Need assessment is carried out to identify the gap between the present and the desired situation.
Reason (R): Objectives of programme planning are based on need assessment.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
Ans: C
 
44. Arrange in the right sequence the steps taken in planning a physical facility for food service unit.
(a) Planning Team
(b) Menu Analysis
(c) Architectural features
(d) Prospectus
(e) Budget
(f) Feasibility study
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (d), (c), (f), (e)
(B) (a), (f), (c), (d), (e), (b)
(C) (d), (a), (f), (b), (c), (e)
(D) (f), (e), (d), (c), (b), (a)
Ans: C
 
45. Arrange in the correct sequence, the symptoms of diabetes as they appear with advancement of disease:
(a) Dehydration
(b) Glycosuria
(c) Polyurea
(d) Ketosis
(e) Hyperglycemia
(f) Diabetic coma
Codes:
(A) (e), (c), (b), (d), (a), (f)
(B) (e), (b), (c), (a), (d), (f)
(C) (b), (a), (c), (e), (f), (d)
(D) (c), (b), (a), (d), (e), (f)
Ans: B

46. What is the sequence followed in the merchandising department of a garment industry?
I. Costing
II. Booking order
III. Raw material procurements
IV. Designing and sampling
V. Selling the concept
VI. Production follows up
Codes:
(A) V, II, IV, I, III, VI
(B) II, IV, VI, V, I, III
(C) I, II, V, III, VI, IV
(D) IV, I, II, V, III, VI
Ans: A

47. Arrange the following in order of establishment in correct sequence:
I. Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS)
II. Central Social Welfare Board (CSWB)
III. Convention on the rights of child (CRC)
IV. National Council of Education, Research and Training (NCERT)
Codes:
(A) II, I, III, IV
(B) II, IV, I, III
(C) III, II, IV, I
(D) I, III, IV, II
Ans: B
 
48. Write the correct sequence of early language development stages:
I. Cooing
II. Babbling
III. Crying
IV. Gestures
V. Utterance
Codes:
(A) I, III, II, V, IV
(B) III, IV, II, I, V
(C) I, II, III, IV, V
(D) III, I, II, IV, V
Ans: D
 
49. Arrange Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs in correct sequence:
I. Security needs
II. Self-esteem
III. Physiological needs
IV. Self-actualization
Codes:
(A) III, IV, I, II
(B) III, I, II, IV
(C) I, III, IV, II
(D) II, I, III, IV
Ans: B
 
50. Give the sequence of wool manufacturing and processing:
I. lap formation
II. Separation of tops and nails
III. Grading of fibres
IV. Carbonizing
V. Scouring
VI. Washing and oiling
Codes:
(A) II, I, III, V, VI, IV
(B) III, I, II, IV, V, VI
(C) V, IV, III, I, II, VI
(D) III, V, IV, VI, I, II
Ans: D
51. Arrange according to cognitive attainment:
(a) Object permanence
(b) Reflexive schemes
(c) Deferred imitation
(d) Centration
(e) Hierarchical classification
Codes:
(A) (c), (b), (a), (d), (e)
(B) (b), (a), (c), (d), (e)
(C) (a), (b), (d), (e), (c)
(D) (b), (a), (d), (c), (e)
Ans: B
 
52. Arrange in accordance with Kohlberg’s stages of Moral Development:
(a) Good boy – Good girl orientation
(b) Punishment and obedience orientation
(c) Instrumental purpose orientation
(d) Social contract orientation
(e) Social order maintaining orientation
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c), (e), (d)
(B) (b), (c), (a), (e), (d)
(C) (b), (a), (e), (d), (c)
(D) (c), (b), (a), (e), (d)
Ans: B
 
53. Give the correct sequence of wet spinning:
(a) Stretching
(b) Washing and chemical treatment
(c) Solidifying filaments in a coagulating bath
(d) Drying
(e) Winding
Codes:
(A) (c), (b), (a), (d), (e)
(B) (b), (c), (a), (e), (d)
(C) (c), (a), (b), (d), (e)
(D) (a), (b), (c), (d), (e)
Ans: C
 
54. What is the sequence in the production of line assembly for trousers?
(a) Production of back of trousers
(b) Production of front of trousers
(c) Pre-preparation of pockets, fly and labels
(d) Assembling of garment parts
Codes:
(A) (c), (a), (b), (d)
(B) (d), (a), (c), (b)
(C) (a), (c), (d), (b)
(D) (b), (d), (c), (a)
Ans: A
 
55. Arrange the following steps of a pathway chart in a sequential order:
I. Draw the plan of the place.
II. Analyse the observation.
III. Insert nails and connects thread
IV. Observe the movement and wind the thread
V. Discuss the suggestions with the worker for repeated task.
VI. Draw suggestion for improvement.
Codes:
(A) I, III, II, IV, V, VI
(B) III, I, IV, II, V, VI
(C) I, IV, II, III, VI
(D) I, III, IV, II, VI, V
Ans: D
 
56. Write the correct sequence of the steps involved in controlling:
I. Establish standards
II. Device suitable measures of performance.
III. Analyse the performance based on standards.
IV. Measure performance against standards.
V. Set right deviations if required.
Codes:
(A) II, I, III, V, IV
(B) II, III, I, IV, V
(C) II, I, IV, V, III
(D) II, IV, V, III, I
Ans: C
 
57. Give in the sequential order the steps to be followed while preparing a budget:
I. Estimating the total expected income
II. Estimating the cost of desired items.
III. Listing the commodities and services needed.
IV. Checking the plan for realism.
V. Balancing expected income and expenditure.
VI. Writing out the plan.
Codes:
(A) I, III, II, V, IV, VI
(B) III, II, I, V, IV, VI
(C) III, I, II, IV, V, VI
(D) I, II, IV, III, VI, V
Ans: B
 
58. Arrange the following in the descending order of hierarchy:
I. Jilla Panchayat
II. Gram Panchayat
III. Block Panchayat
IV. Gram Sabha
Codes:
(A) IV, II, III and I
(B) I, III, II and IV
(C) II, IV, III and I
(D) III, IV, II and I
Ans: B
 
59. The steps followed in process of transfer of information by a person to another person are in the following sequential order:
I. Idealism
II. Transmission
III. Encoding
IV. Decoding
V. Receiving
VI. Action
Codes:
(A) I, II, III, IV, VI and V
(B) I, III, II, V, IV and ü VI
(C) VI, V, IV, III, II and I
(D) I, III, II, V, VI and IV
Ans: B
 
60. The steps in executing the programme of training includes the following sequence:
I. Building a training group
II. Introduction of the participants
III. Reception of trainees
IV. Registration of participants
V. Monitoring of programmes
Codes:
(A) III, IV, II, I and V
(B) III, IV, II, V and I
(C) I, II, III, IV and V
(D) III, I, II, IV and V
Ans: A
 
61. Match the markers in List – I with cut off values in List – II:
List – I                                                                                    List - II
a. Normal Systolic B.P. (mmHg)                                            i. < 80
b. Normal Dystolic B.P. (mmHg)                                           ii. < 120
c. Normal adult BMI (kg/m2)                                                  iii. 200
d. HbAIC (%)                                                                                     iv. 240
e. Fasting blood sugar (mg/de)                                               v. < 7
f. Serum cholesterol level (mg/de)                                       vi. 18.5 to 24.9
                                                                                                                   vii. < 100 – 120
Codes:
a          b          c          d          e          f
(A)       i           ii          vi         v          vii        iii
(B)       iii         i           v          vii        ii          iv
(C)       ii          i           vi         v          vii        iii
(D)       ii          i           v          vi         iii         iv
Ans: C
 
62. Match the following marks of standardization in List – I with the products in List – II:
List – I                        List – II
a. BIS                          i. Milk products
b. FPO                         ii. Coffee, Tea, Infant foods
c. Agmark                   iii. Meat products
d. MMPO                    iv. Oil, ghee, pulses, and spices
e. MPO                        v. Fruit squashes
Codes:
a          b          c          d          e
(A)       iii         iv         ii          i           v
(B)       ii          v          iv         i           iii
(C)       iv         v          i           ii          iii
(D)       i           iii         ii          iv         v
Ans: B
 
63. Match the disease condition given in List – I with the nutrient to be restricted given in List – II:
List – I                        List – II
a. Celiac                        i. Fibre
b. Typhoid                   ii. Sodium
c. Renal failure            iii. Gluten
d. Atherosclerosis       iv. Fat
e. Liver                              v. Saturated fatty acids
f. Hypertension           vi. MCT
vii. protein
Codes:
a          b          c          d          e          f
(A)       ii          vi         iv         i           v          iii
(B)       iv         vii        i           v          vi         ii
(C)       iii         i           vii        v          iv         ii
(D)       iii         vii        ii          iv         vi         i
Ans: C
 
64. Match Consumption Unit (CU) given in List – II with Age Group given in List – I:
List – I                                                            List – II
Age Group                                          Consumption Union
a. Adolescent (12 – 21 yrs.)                i. 0.8
b. Adult female sedentary worker      ii. 1.2
c. Adult female heavy worker            iii. 1.0
d. Children 7 – 9 yrs.                          iv. 0.7
v. 1.6
Codes:
a          b          c          d
(A)       iii         ii          v          iv
(B)       iii         ii          ii          iv
(C)       iii         i           ii          iv
(D)       ii          iii         iv         v
Ans: C
 
65. Match the micro-organism given in List – I with the food borne disease condition in List – II:
List – I                        List – II
a. Salmonella               i. Dysentery
b. Shigella                   ii. Amoebic dysentery
c. Clostridium                         iii. Tuberculosis
d. Protozoa                  iv. Hepatitis
e. Virus                        v. Enteric fever
vi. Botulism
Codes:
a          b          c          d          e
(A)       ii          v          i           vi         iii
(B)       v          iii         ii          vi         iv
(C)       v          i           vi         ii          iv
(D)       i           v          vi         ii          iii
Ans: C
 
66. Match the laws in List – I with the group they are applicable to in List – II:
List – I                        List – II
a. PWD Act                i. Destitute children
b. CL (P & R) Act      ii. Disabled persons
c. JJ (C & P) Act         iii. Working children
d. PNDT Act              iv. Hindu adoptive parents
e. HAMA                    v. Pregnant women
vi. Minority women
Codes:
a          b          c          d          e
(A)       v          vi         i           iii         ii
(B)       v          ii          i           iii         iv
(C)       ii          iii         i           v          iv
(D)       ii          i           vi         iii         iv
Ans: C
 
67. Match the theorists in List – I with their theories in List – II:
List – I                        List – II
a. Vygotsky                 i. Psychoanalytic
b. Konrad Lorenz        ii. Cognitive development
c. Piaget                      iii. Psychosocial
d. Freud                      iv. Ethology
e. Erikson                    v. Socio-cultural
vi. Social learning
Codes:
a          b          c          d          e
(A)       v          iv         ii          i           iii
(B)       iv         v          ii          i           vi
(C)       iii         iv         ii          i           vi
(D)       i           ii          iii         vi         v
Ans: A
 
68. Match the dyes given in List – I with their properties given in List – II:
List – I                        List – II
a. Acid dyes                i. Water insoluble dispersion
b. Azoic dyes              ii. Applied as reduced leuco compound
c. Sulphur dyes           iii. Applied with a Mordant
d. Vat dyes                 iv. Dye developed within the textile from a chemical reaction
v. Water insoluble dye
vi. Water soluble anionic dye
Codes:
a          b          c          d
(A)       i           ii          iii         vi
(B)       vi         iv         v          ii
(C)       ii          iii         v          vi
(D)       vi         i           ii          iii
Ans: B
 
69. Match the colour problems given in List – I with their descriptions given in List – II:
List – I                        List – II
a. Frosting                   i. Weak areas in a fabric resulting from chemical damage
b. Tendering                ii. Horizontal off shade band across fabric
c. Barre                        iii. Same colour appears different under different light sources
d. Metamerism            iv. Change of colour due to localized abrasive wear
v. Unintentional shade variation within a piece of fabric
Codes:
a          b          c          d
(A)       iv         ii          v          i
(B)       iv         i           ii          iii
(C)       ii          iii         iv         v
(D)       v          iv         iii         ii
Ans: B
 
70. Match the traditional textile fabrics given in List – I with the descriptions given in List – II:
List – I                                    List – II
a. Chobe                                  i. Patola with cross diagonal design
b. Thirma                                 ii. Phulkari done on white khaddar
c. Ratan Chowk bhat              iii. Red Phulkari with triangular designs in yellow pat
d. Chhabri bhat                       iv. Patola with basket design
v. Patola with human figures
Codes:
a          b          c          d
(A)       i           v          iv         ii
(B)       iv         i           ii          v
(C)       ii          iv         iii         i
(D)       iii         ii          i           iv
Ans: D
 
71. Match the following family type with their stages of family life cycle:
List – I                                                                        List – II
Family Types                                                   Stages
a. Normal nuclear family                                 i. Expanding stage continue
b. Childless family                                          ii. Beginning, expanding and contracting family
c. Single parent family with adopted child     iii. Expanding and contracting stage
d. Joint family                                                 iv. Beginning stage with expanding stage
e. Extended family                                         v. Beginning stage continue
vi. Contracting stage
Codes:
a          b          c          d          e
(A)       ii          iii         i          v          iv
(B)       ii          v          iii         i           iv
(C)       ii          v          i           iii         iv
(D)       i           iii         ii          v          iv
Ans: B
 
72. Match the following movements with joints muscle or activity involved:
List – I                                                List – II
Movements                             Joints/Muscles / activity
a. Ballistic movement              i. Contraction of flexion and contractors
b. Fixed movement                 ii. Shoulder joint
c. Static contraction                iii. Anti-gravity muscle
d. Flexers and Extensors         iv. Elbow joints
e. Cocontraction                      v. Lifting of an immovable object
vi. Antagonistic muscles
Codes:
a          b          c          d          e
(A)       iv         v          iii         i           ii
(B)       ii          v          i           iv         iii
(C)       ii          iv         v          iii         i
(D)       ii          v          iv         i           iii
Ans: C
 
73. Match the type of audio visual aids given in List – I with the aids given in List – II:
List – I                                    List – II
a. 2D                                       i. Field visit
b. 3D                                       ii. Poster
c. Projected aid                       iii. Model
d. Non-projected aid               iv. Films
v. Bulletin Board
Codes:
a          b          c          d
(A)       ii          iii         iv         i
(B)       ii          iii         i           iv
(C)       ii          iii         v          iv
(D)       ii          iii         iv         v
Ans: D
 
74. Match the following:
List – I                        List – II
a. Budgeting               i. Gathering and analysis of data
b. Monitoring              ii. Allocation of funds for implementation of project
c. Auditing                  iii. To improve the working of the system
d. Reporting                iv. Formal record of programme
Codes:
a          b          c          d
(A)       i           ii          iii         iv
(B)       ii          i           iii         iv
(C)       iv         iii         ii          i
(D)       i           ii          iv         iii
Ans: B
 
75. Match the following basic functions of communication with their characteristic features:
List – I                        List – II
a. Information                         i. Initiation of communication by superiors
b. Instruction               ii. Adopting oneself to environment
c. Influence                 iii. Changing behaviour in desirable direction
d. Integration              iv. Maintaining societal stability
Codes:
a          b          c          d
(A)       ii          i           iii         iv
(B)       ii          i           iv         iii
(C)       i           ii          iii         iv
(D)       iv         iii         ii          i
Ans: A
 
76. The primary reason for parboiling is
(A) Whiten the rice
(B) Enhance cooking time
(C) Conserve nutrients
(D) To favour gelatinization
Ans: C
 
77. Recommendations for visible dietary fat intake for an adult Indian woman (moderate worker) as suggested by ICMR is
(A) 25 g per day
(B) 20 g per day
(C) 30 g per day
(D) 40 g per day
Ans: A
 
78. Which of the following equipment is used for keeping cooked food warm in a cafeteria?
(A) Recaud
(B) Bain Marie
(C) Food Trolley
(D) Smorgasbord
Ans: B
 
79. Which of the following is not a theory of the origin of clothing?
(A) Protection
(B) Tattooing
(C) Adornment
(D) Modesty
Ans: B
 
80. Which of the following is not a stretch fiber?
(A) Neoprene
(B) Spandex
(C) Elastane
(D) Viscose
Ans: D
 
81. The gas that is found in compressor of refrigerator is
(A) Freon 10
(B) Freon 11
(C) Freon 12
(D) Freon 13
Ans: C
 
82. Developmental period from birth to 8to 12 months known as
(A) Toddler
(B) Infancy
(C) Teen
(D) Peer
Ans: B
 
83. The target group for National Literacy Mission is
(A) Below 15 years
(B) 35-44 years
(C) 15-35 years
(D) 15-65 years
Ans: C
 
84. ________ is an intense educational activity for motivating and mobilizing a community to action.

(A) Brainstorming
(B) Colloquium
(C) Campaign
(D) Symposium
Ans: C
 
85. Which distribution should be used in order to find out where certain scores rank relative to all others?
(A) Frequency Polygon
(B) Probability Distribution
(C) Grouped Frequency Distribution
(D) Cumulative Frequency Distribution
Ans: D
 
86. Which of the two nutrients are responsible for green ring formation in boiled egg?
I. Iron
II. Protein
III. Calcium
IV. Sulphur
V. Copper
Codes:
(A) II and III
(B) III and V
(C) I and IV
(D) II and V
Ans: C
 
87. Which of the following foods are rich in omega 3 fatty acids?
I. Lard
II. Butter
III. Fatty fish
IV. Olive oil
V. Mustard seeds
VI. Walnuts
Codes:
(A) I, II, III
(B) III, V, VI
(C) V, VI, II
(D) VI, III, IV
Ans: B
 
88. Which of the following terms are associated with sanitation?
I. JIT
II. MBO
III. HACCP
IV. BARS
V. GHP
(A) I and III
(B) II and IV
(C) III and V
(D) IV and I
Ans: C
 
89. Principles in textile design are:
I. Proportion
II. Balance
III. Light
IV. Harmony
V. Rhythm
Codes:
(A) I, II, III, IV are correct.
(B) I, II, IV, V are correct.
(C) II, III, IV, V are correct.
(D) III, I, II, IV are correct.
Ans: B
 
90. Electronic and microprocessor controlled alternatives in weaving have resulted in
I. Better and assured quality fabrics
II. High noise and vibration
III. Higher rate of production
IV. Consistency and reliable performance
Codes:
(A) I, II and III are correct.
(B) I, III and IV are correct.
(C) II, III and IV are correct.
(D) I, II and IV are correct.
Ans: B
 
91. Anthropometric is concerned with structural dimensions which are;
I. Weight
II. Body position
III. Height
IV. Waist circumference
V. Body posture
Codes:
(A) I, II, III
(B) I, II, IV
(C) I, III, IV
(D) I, II, V
Ans: C
 
92. To meet the individual differences the curriculum should be:
I. Lengthy
II. Formal
III. Informal
IV. Flexible
Codes:
(A) I and II are correct.
(B) II and III are correct.
(C) I, II and IV are correct.
(D) II and IV are correct.
Ans: D
 
93. Which of the following aspects are closely related to Programme Planning?
I. Plan of work
II. Calendar of work
III. Supervision
IV. Coordination
Codes:
(A) I and II are correct.
(B) II and III are correct.
(C) III and IV are correct.
(D) I and IV are correct.
Ans: A
 
94. Credibility in communication means:
I. Trustworthiness
II. Competence
III. Complete
IV. Profitable
Codes:
(A) I and II are correct.
(B) II and III are correct.
(C) III and IV are correct.
(D) I and III are correct.
Ans: AD)
 
95. Power of statistical test of a mean depends on
I. Particular HA that is assumed true if H0 is false.
II. Value of α chosen
III. Size of sample
IV. Variability of the population under study.
Codes:
(A) I & II
(B) I, III & IV
(C) II & III
(D) All of the above
Ans: D
 
96. Assertion (A): Gluten is formed when flour is mixed with water and kneaded to make dough.
Reason (R): It helps in the browning of chapatti when cooked by dry heat.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(C) (A) is false and (R) is true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are true.
Ans: A
 
97. Assertion (A): Breast milk is nutritionally ‘tailor made’ for infants.
Reason (R): Breast milk contains the bifidus factor which promotes the growth of lactobacilli and inhibits the growth of E. Coli.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Ans: A
 
98. Assertion (A): A purchase order is a list of items given to the supplier.
Reason (R): It is based on the layout prospectus developed in the food service unit.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: C
 
99. Assertion (A): People choose to dress in the style that makes a statement about their personalities.
Reason (R): As per their wish to be perceived by the outside society.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
 
100. Assertion (A): Velvet is delivered on specially constructed frames.
Reason (R): It prevents the pile from getting crushed.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
(C) (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.
(D) (R) is correct but (A) is incorrect.
Ans: A
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