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HOME SCIENCE MCQs- PAGE 5

1. The frequency with which a job position falls vacant in an organization is referred to as
(A) Employee turnover
(B) Absenteeism
(C) Induction
(D) Reinforcement
Ans: A
 
2. The fortificant used in iodized salt is
(A) Sodium iodide
(B) Potassium iodate
(C) Sodium iodate
(D) Potassium iodide
Ans: B
 
3. Serum Vitamin D level ______ are indicative of sub-clinical Vitamin D deficiency.
(A) < 20 ng/dl
(B) < 10 ng/dl
(C) < 30 ng/dl
(D) < 5 ng/dl
Ans: A
 
4. Following is not a method of nutritional assessment using Biochemical Method:
(A) Urinary iodine
(B) Haemoglobin estimation
(C) Serum retinol
(D) Blood Pressure
Ans: D
 
5. In the study of language the terms surface structure and deep structure can be associated with
(A) Albert Bandura
(B) Noam Chomsky
(C) Jane Elliot
(D) B.F. Skinner
Ans: B
 
6. The overall female literacy according to Census 2011 is
(A) 54.6%
(B) 10.8%
(C) 65.5%
(D) 38.2%
Ans: C
 
7. Which of the following is not a hand printing technique?
(A) Duplex
(B) Screen
(C) Block
(D) Stencil
Ans: A
 
8. Which of the following garment finishers is used for finishing number of garments together?
(A) Form press
(B) Tunnel
(C) Buck Press
(D) Die Press
Ans: B
 
9. Electromyography is a method used for measuring
(A) Muscle fatigue
(B) Electric phenomenon occurring in the muscle
(C) Electric phenomenon occurring in the bones
(D) Efficiency of tissues
Ans: B
 
10. The Act which governs Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum is
(A) The Bureau of Indian Standards Act
(B) The Consumer Protection Act
(C) The Trade merchandise Mark Act
(D) Restrictive Trade Practices Act
Ans: B
 
11. ‘Diffusion of Innovation’ Theory was proposed by
(A) Evrett Rogers
(B) Aristotle
(C) Wilbur Schramm
(D) Shannon and Weaver
Ans: A
 
12. International Literacy Day is celebrated on
(A) 8th September
(B) 8th October
(C) 8th November
(D) 8th August
Ans: A
 
13. Operating expenses in any food service organization include
I. Labour
II. Depreciation
III. Replacement and maintenance
IV. Rent
V. Food
Codes:
(A) II, III, IV
(B) I, II, IV
(C) II, IV, V
(D) I, III, V
Ans: A
 
14. Following food components have antioxidant effects:
I. Sesame lignans
II. Phenols
III. Carotenoid
IV. Vitamin E
V. Vitamin D
VI. Vitamin C
Codes:
(A) III, V, II, VI
(B) V, I, II, III
(C) II, III, IV, VI
(D) I, II, III, V
Ans: C
 
15. The following are the tests for measuring pectin concentration:
I. Alcohol Test
II. Boiling point test
III. Jelmeter Test
IV. Sheet test
Codes:
(A) I & II
(B) II & IV
(C) I & III
(D) All of these
Ans: B
 
16. Important functions of calcium are
I. Formation of bone
II. Neuromuscular excitation
III. Blood coagulation
IV. Membrane permeability
V. maintain osmotic equilibrium
Codes:
(A) I and IV
(B) I, II, III & IV
(C) I, II, III & V
(D) I, III, IV & V
Ans: B
 
17. Fruits such as mangoes, papaya, peaches and apricots are rich source of
I. Antioxidants
II. Carbohydrates
III. Soluble fibre
IV. Protein
Codes:
(A) I, II, IV
(B) I, II, III
(C) II, III, IV
(D) None of these
Ans: B
 
18. Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Programme for school children between 6 – 11 years of age involves the following:
I. Monitors growth of the children
II. Provide 450 kCals and 8 – 12 g protein/day
III. Provide hot cooked meals
IV. Provide timely immunization
V. Improve school attendance
Codes:
(A) II, III & IV
(B) II, III & V
(C) I, II & V
(D) II, IV & V
Ans: B
 
19. Common symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are
(a) Disorientation
(b) Joint pain
(c) Anxiety and anger
(d) Upper respiratory infections
(e) Memory loss
Codes:
(A) (d), (a) and (e)
(B) (b), (d) and (a)
(C) (c), (b) and (e)
(D) (a), (c) and (e)
Ans: D
 
20. Egocentrism leads to a variety of illogical features of thought in preschoolers
(a) Animistic thinking
(b) Irreversibility
(c) Perception bound
(d) Metacognition
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c)
(B) (b), (c), (d)
(C) (c), (d), (a)
(D) (d), (a), (b)
 Ans: A
 
21. Which are the statutory bodies required to be set up under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act 2000?
(a) Councils for Rights
(b) Observation Homes
(c) Juvenile Welfare Boards
(d) Antenatal clinics
(e) Child Welfare Committees
Codes:
(A) (a), (b) and (c)
(B) (b), (d) and (c)
(C) (a), (c) and (e)
(D) (b), (c) and ü (e)
Ans: D
 
22. Oxidizing bleaching agents include:
I. Sodium hypochlorite
II. Hydrogen peroxide
III. Ozone
IV. Sodium bisulphate
Codes:
(A) II, III and IV are correct.
(B) I, II and III are correct.
(C) I, II and IV are correct.
(D) I, III and IV are correct.
Ans: B
 
23. Specifications in a production unit affect the following:
I. Consistency in fit
II. Costs
III. Intrinsic quality
IV. Materials used
Codes:
(A) I & II are correct.
(B) II & III are correct.
(C) III & IV are correct.
(D) All the above are correct.
Ans: D
 
24. Persian carpets are divided into three groups:
I. Obee
II. Farsh/Qali
III. Qalichech
IV. Gelim/Zilu
V. Pagan
Codes:
(A) I, II and III are correct.
(B) II, IV and V are correct.
(C) III, IV and V are correct.
(D) II, III and IV are correct.
Ans: D
 
25. Which of the following methods are used for controlling the use of income?
I. Mental check
II. Evaluation of Expenditure
III. Savings and Investment
IV. Mechanical Check
V. Record Keeping
VI. Budgeting
Codes:
(A) II, III, VI
(B) I, IV, V
(C) III,V, VI
(D) I, IV, V, VI
Ans: D
 
26. Types of traction (important in the development of goal character in activities) include
I. Operation traction
II. Object traction
III. Time traction
IV. Batch traction
V. Process traction
VI. Machine traction
VII. Line traction
Codes:
(A) II, IV, V, VI, VII
(B) II, III, IV, V, VII
(C) I, IV, V, VI, VII
(D) II, III, IV, V, VI
Ans: C
 
27. In the managerial subsystem of systems approach to management, the sources of demands and resources of inputs are:
I. Events in micro-habitat
II. Family goals
III. Feed back
IV. Goods and services of a family
V. Events in macro-habitat
VI. Decisions and Standards
Codes:
(A) I, III, IV, V
(B) II, III, V, VI
(C) I, II, IV, V
(D) I, II, V, VI
Ans: C
 
28. The effects of magic Bullet Theory of Mass Media are
I. Promotion of innovation
II. Popularization of radio and television.
III. Emergence of advertising industry.
IV. Hitler’s monopolization of the mass media.
Codes:
(A) I, II, III and IV are correct.
(B) I, II and III are correct.
(C) II, III and IV are correct.
(D) Only I is correct.
Ans: C
 
29. The impact of Information, Communication, Technologies, and ICTs in practice is evident in
I. Networks in society
II. Digital divide
III. E-commerce
IV. Grapevines
Codes:
(A) I, II, III and IV are correct.
(B) I, II and IV are correct.
(C) I, II and III are correct.
(D) II and III are correct.
Ans: C
 
30. The essential features of leaders training include the following:
I. Participatory atmosphere
II. Group interaction
III. Realistic venues
IV. Create work opportunities
Codes:
(A) I, II, III and IV are correct.
(B) II, III, IV are correct.
(C) II, III, I are correct.
(D) Only IV is correct.
Ans: C
 
31. Assertion (A): Antioxidant rich diet can minimize toxicity and maximize potential health benefits.
Reason (R): Diet rich in fruits and vegetables provide Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E, etc. at higher than RDA levels.
Codes:
(A) (A) is wrong and (R) is right.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) (A) is right and (R) is the correct explanation.
(D) (A) is right, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
Ans: C
 
32. Assertion (A): Obesity and Heart Disease is a result of excessive energy intake and reduced physical activity.
Reason (R): Sedentary life style and availability of high energy density foods leads to degenerative disease.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(B) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(C) (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: C
 
33. Assertion (A): Bakery products are rich in hydrogenated fat containing transfats.
Reason (R): Excess consumption of foods rich in transfat increases the risk to develop non-communicable diseases.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is partial explanation of (A).
(B) (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is complete explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
(D) (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
Ans: B
 
34. Assertion (A): In nutrition assessment, biochemical tests are useful in early detection of nutritional deficiency.
Reason (R): Such laboratory tests confirm the sub-clinical form.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
(B) (A) is correct, but (R) is partially correct.
(C) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct.
(D) (A) is correct and (R) is correct explanation.
Ans: D
 
35. Assertion (A): Indians are at increased risk to develop metabolic syndrome X.
Reason (R): Primary indicators of syndrome X are central obesity, abnormal glucose tolerance, and low level of HDL.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and(R) is partially true.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is completely true.
(D) (A) is false and (R) is true.
Ans: B
 
36. Assertion (A): Between 2 and 6 years the preschoolers improve in a wide variety of skills such as perception, attention and logical thinking.
Reason (R): Myelinization and synaptic pruning of neural fibres together with brain increasing from 70 to 90 percent adult weight leads to dramatic changes in skills.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) (R) is correct and (A) is wrong.
(C) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(D) Both(A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: A
 
37. Assertion (A): Authoritative parenting styles is a democratic, rational approach
in which children’s rights are respected.
Reason (R): A democratic and rational approach in parenting may lead to children not respecting their parents.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) (R) is correct and (A) is wrong.
(C) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: B
 
38. Assertion (A): To uncover cultural meanings of children and adults behaviour human development researchers have borrowed ethnographic methods from the field of anthropology.
Reason (R): It uses participant observation to understand the unique values and social processes of a culture.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(B) (R) is correct and (A) is wrong.
(C) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: D
 
39. Assertion (A): Fibres containing high proportion of amorphous regions are markedly prone to crease.
Reason (R): This is because of the absence of intermolecular binding forces.
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
 
40. Assertion (A): Recent developments on finishing focus on reducing consumption of water, energy and chemicals.
Reason (R): They are nonrenewable resources which are used for finishing textiles.
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
 
41. Assertion (A): Traditional Kantha is a sustainable textile.
Reason (R): It is traditionally made from waste textile material.
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
 
42. Assertion (A): A source or means, is considered if it is available and recognized only in present context.
Reason (R): A source or means which may not have any utility at present but has a potential for use in future could not be considered as a resource.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is true.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: D
 
43. Assertion (A): Static work results due to static muscle contraction required to hold the body or any segment of it in a fixed position without contributing to work performance.
Reason (R): Occlusion of blood vessels during muscular activity could be a serious detriment to blood flow in the muscles resulting in pain and muscle weakness.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is true.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: A
 
44. Assertion (A): Non-formal educational interventions are important for developing societies.
Reason (R): Non-formal education is more flexible in terms of time and age.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(B) (A) is true, but (R) is not the reason.
(C) (A) is true and (R) is the reason.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: C
 
45. Assertion (A): Diffusion of Innovation is the adoption of technical and social innovations.
Reason (R): Rogers presented the communication strategy for development.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the reason for it.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the right reason for it.
(D) (A) is false and (R) is true.
Ans: B
 
46. Arrange the steps used in planning of meals by using food exchange list:
(a) Use the food exchanges for planning menu.
(b) Distribute the above food exchanges between meals.
(c) Estimate the amount of different food exchanges that provide required energy and protein (Food Exchange Plan).
(d) Record personal data for determining RDA.
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(B) (c), (a), (b), (d)
(C) (d), (b), (c), (a)
(D) (d), (c), (b), (a)
Ans: D
 
47. Arrange fruits in decreasing order as per their fibre content:
(a) Water melon
(b) Banana
(c) Papaya
(d) Apple
(e) Sapota
(f) Guava
Codes:
(A) (d), (f), (e), (a), (b), (c)
(B) (f), (e), (d), (c), (b), (a)
(C) (b), (d), (c), (e), (a), (f)
(D) (b), (d), (a), (f), (c), (e)
Ans: B
 
48. Arrange the following steps in the planning of a new unit in the proper sequence:
I. Organize a planning team
Ii. Prepare a prospectus
III. Design development
IV. Preliminary study
V. Architectural features
VI. Menu analysis
Codes:
(A) I, II, IV, VI, V, III
(B) IV, II, I, VI, V, III
(C) IV, I, VI, III, II, V
(D) III, II, I, IV, VI, V
Ans: B
 
49. Arrange in correct sequence the metabolic changes occurring in uncontrolled diabetic state:
I. Dehydration
II. Glycosuria
III. Peripheral circulatory failure
IV. Loss of water and electrolytes
V. Anuria
VI. Decrease Renal Blood Flow
VII. Coma and Death
Codes:
(A) I, II, III, VI, V, IV, VII
(B) II, IV, I, III, VI, V, VII
(C) II, I, III, IV, VI, V, VII
(D) II, I, IV, III, V, VI, VII
Ans: B
 
50. Arrange the following needs according to Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory:
I. Love
II. Self Actualisation
III. Safety
IV. Physiological
V. Esteem
Codes:
(A) IV, I, III, V, II
(B) IV, III, I, V, II
(C) III, IV, II, I, II
(D) II, III, IV, V, I
Ans: B
51. Give the sequential order of the stage of development of Atherosclerotic lesions:
I. Fatty streaks
II. Formation of connective tissue cells with fat and cholesterol.
III. Thickening of intimal layers
IV. Plague formation
V. Atheroma formation
VI. Ulceration
VII. Thrombosis
Codes:
(A) III, IV, II, V, I, VI, VII
(B) II, I, IV, III, VII, VI, V
(C) I, II, III, VII, IV, V, VI
(D) II, III, I, IV, V, VI, VII
Ans: D
 
52. Give the correct sequence of a purchasing procedure used in a food service unit.
I. Selection of source
II. Writing specification
III. Requiring the Market price
IV. Checking Invoice
V. Placing order
VI. Maintaining record
VII. Recognition of needs
Codes:
(A) VII, II, I, III, V, IV, VI
(B) II, VII, I, III, IV, V, VI
(C) IV, V, III, II, I, VII, VI
(D) IV, V, III, VII, I, II, VI
Ans: A
 
53. Write the correct sequence of mentally challenged children considering their IQ level:
I. Moron
II. Gifted
III. TMR
IV. EMR
V. Genius
Codes:
(A) V, II, III, IV, I
(B) II, IV, V, III, I
(C) I, III, IV, II, V
(D) IV, I, III, V, II
Ans: C
 
54. Write the sequential order of the development of play among children.
I. Parallel play
II. Associative play
III. Solitary play
IV. Group play
V. Co-operative play
Codes:
(A) V, I, IV, II, III
(B) III, IV, I, II, V
(C) II, III, V, I, IV
(D) III, I, II, IV, V
Ans: D
 
55. What is the sequence in Fashion Merchandising?
I. Awareness of market trends and fashion forecast.
II. Sampling
III. Knowledge and sourcing of fabrics and trims
IV. Selling
V. Negotiation with Vendors
Codes:
(A) I, III, V, II, IV
(B) II, I, III, V, IV
(C) V, I, II, III, IV
(D) I, III, V, IV, II
Ans: A
 
56. Give the correct sequence for preparation of woollen fabric
I. Crabbing
II. Bleaching
III. Carbonizing
IV. Fulling
Codes:
(A) III, II, I, IV
(B) I, III, IV, II
(C) II, IV, III, I
(D) IV, I, II, III
Ans: A
 
57. Write in correct sequence:
I. Planning
II. Feedback
III. Organization
IV. Implementation
Codes:
(A) I, II, III, IV
(B) IV, III, II, I
(C) III, IV, II, I
(D) I, IV, III, II
Ans: D
 
58. Arrange guides of storage in sequence:
I. Place frequently used items first
II. Provide sufficient clearance
III. Store unlike items
IV. Sort items according to functions
V. Stack items having same dimensions.
Codes:
(A) I, IV, III, II, V
(B) V, III, I, IV, II
(C) IV, III, V, II, I
(D) II, III, IV, I, V
Ans: C
 
59. Arrange in correct sequence the steps to be adopted in the evaluation of extension programme:
I. Objective
II. Sampling
III. Collection of information
IV. Analysis of data
V. Look for significant changes
VI. Report writing
Codes:
(A) VI, I, III, II, V, IV
(B) II, III, IV, V, I, VI
(C) III, II, I, IV, VI, V
(D) I, II, III, IV, V, VI
Ans: D
 
60. Arrange in correct sequence the year wise imitation of important systems of extension in India.
I. Community Development Block
II. Democratic Decentralization
III. Community Development Programme
IV. National Extension Service
Codes:
(A) I, IV, III, II
(B) II, III, I, IV
(C) III, IV, I, II
(D) IV, I, III, II
Ans: C
 
61. Arrange in correct sequence the steps to be followed for self-employment:
I. Draft a business plan
II. Analysis the business
III. Personal evaluation
IV. Make it legal
V. Set up shop
VI. Get financed
VII. Trial and Error
Codes:
(A) I, II, III, V, VI, IV, VII
(B) III, II, IV, I, VI,V, VII
(C) II, I, V, IV, VI, III, VII
(D) III, VI, IV, I, II, V, VII
Ans: B
 
62. Match the properties of egg given in List – I with the food items given in List – II:
List – I                                    List – II
(Properties of egg)      (Food items)
a. Interfering               i. Custard
b. Coating                   ii. Mayonnaise
c. Clarifying                iii. Cake
d. Emulsifying            iv. Cutlet
e. Thickening               v. Clear soup
f. Leavening                vi. Ice cream
vii. Short crust pastry
Codes:
        a b c d e f
(A) vi iv v ii i iii
(B) i ii v iv vi vii
(C) iii ii i v vi iv
(D) vii v iv ii iii i
Ans: A
 
63. Match the spices in List – I with its sources in List – II:
List – I                        List – II
a. Asafetida                 i. Flower bud
b. Saffron                    ii. Lentil
c. Clove                       iii. Gum resin
d. Mace                       iv. Fragrant stigma
e. Turmeric                  v. Aromatic root
f. Fenugreek                vi. Orange fleshy cover
vii. Bark
Codes:
       a b c d e f
(A) i ii iii vi v iv
(B) iii iv i vi v ii
(C) i vi ii v iv iii
(D) ii v vi vii i iii
Ans: B
 
64. Match the hormones in List – I with diseases in List – II:
List – I                                                List – II
(Hormones)                             (Diseases)
a. Insulin                                 i. Goitre
b. TSH                                     ii. Hypertension
c. Renin Angiotensin              iii. Cushing Syndrome
d. Cortisol                               iv. Diabetes
v. Gout
Codes:
       a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iii iv i v
(C) iv i ii iii
(D) v iv ii iii
Ans: C
 
65. Match the following equipments in List – I with areas in food service units in List – II
List – I                                                List – II
(Equipments)                           (Food service units)
a. Weighing balance                i. Cold store
b. Food trolley                        ii. Preparation
c. Food processor                    iii. Store room (dry)
d. Salamander                                     iv. Pantry
e. Steam cooker                       v. Production
vi. Service counter
Codes:
      a b c d e
(A) i iii iv ii v
(B) ii i iii vi v
(C) iv ii i iii vi
(D) iii vi ii iv v
Ans: D
 
66. Match the foods in List – I with additives in List – II:
List – I                        List – II
a. Butter                      i. BHA
b. Cake                        ii. Sodium Benzoate
c. Oil                           iii. Baking powder
d. Rose syrup              iv. Annatto
e. Orange squash         v. MSG
vi. Cochineal
Codes:
       a b c d e
(A) i ii iv iii v
(B) ii i iii v iv
(C) iv iii v vi i
(D) iv iii i vi ii
Ans: D
 
67. Match List – I correctly with List – II:
List – I                                    List – II
a. Anorexia nervosa                i. learning by doing
b. Dementia                             ii. Eating disorder
c. Addiction                            iii. Psychological dependence
d. Pragmatism                         iv. Neurological disorder
v. Emotional imbalance
Codes:
       a b c d
(A) v ii iii iv
(B) iv ii i iii
(C) iii iv ii v
(D) ii iv i iii
Ans: Wrong question)
 
68. Match the List – I correctly with List – II:
List – I                                    List – II
a. Froebel                                i. Germination
b. McMillan sisters                  ii. Puppet show
c. Science experience              iii. Nursery school
d. Story telling                        iv. Father of Kindergarten
v. Field visit
Codes:
        a b c d
(A) v iii iv ii
(B) iv iii i ii
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iii ii iv v
Ans: B
 
69. Match the fabrics given in List – I with their weaves given in List – II:
List – I                        List – II
a. Huckaback              i. Surface figure weave
b. Dotted Swiss          ii. Basket weave
c. Hopsacking                         iii. Twill weave
d. Gabardine               iv. Leno weave
e. Gauze                      v. Dobby weave
Codes:
       a b c d e
(A) v i ii iii iv
(B) i ii iii iv v
(C) iv iii i v ii
(D) ii iv v i iii
Ans: A
 
70. Match the dyes in List – I with characteristics given in List – II:
List – I                        List – II
a. Vat dyes                  i. Forms a co-valent bond with fibers
b. Reactive dyes          ii. Non-ionic in nature used for synthetic fibers
c. Direct dyes              iii. Carboxylic group
d. Disperse dyes          iv. Anionic in nature with poor wash fastness
Codes:
       a b c d
(A) ii iii i iv
(B) iii i iv ii
(C) i iv iii ii
(D) iv iii ii i
Ans: B
 
71. Match the equipments from List – I to their principles of work from List – II:
List – I                                                List – II
(Equipment)                            (Principles of work)
a. Microwave                          i. Agitation &Centrifugation
b. Refrigerator                         ii. Suction
c. Washing machine                iii. Radiation
d. Vacuum cleaner                  iv. Condensation
v. Convection
Codes:
       a b c d
(A) iv i ii iii
(B) i iii ii iv
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) ii iii iv v
Ans: C
 
72. Match the details of list of items in List-I with List – II
List – I                                    List – II
a. One wall kitchen                 i. Two major appliances one and third on adjacent wall
b. Parallel wall kitchen            ii. Two major kitchen appliances one and third on opposite wall
c. “L” shaped kitchen                         iii. Sink, refrigerator, range on one wall
d. “V” shaped kitchen            iv. One major appliance on each of three adjacent walls
Codes:
       a b c d
(A) i ii iv iii
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) iv i ii iii
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: B
 
73. Match the items given in List – I with List – II
List – I                                                            List – II
a. Indira Awaas Yojana                                  i. Sanitation
b. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana          ii. Women and child welfare
c. Integrated women sanitary complex           iii. Road connectivity
d. Integrated child Development Services     iv. Shelter
Codes:
       a b c d
(A) iii i ii iv
(B) iv iii i ii
(C) iv iii ii i
(D) ii i iv iii
Ans: B
 
74. Match the nature of projection given in List – I with its projections in List – II
List – I                                    List – II
a. Direct projection                 i. Opaque projector
b. Indirect projection              ii. Television
c. Reflective projection           iii. Cinema projector
d. Non projected                     iv. Overhead projector
Codes:
        a b c d
(A) iii iv i ii
(B) iv i ii iii
(C) iii i iv ii
(D) ii iii i iv
Ans: A
 
75. Match the organizations given in List– I with their roles given in List – II
List – I                                    List – II
a. Mobile cretches                   i. Regulation
b. IWS                                     ii. Research
c. ICAR                                  iii. Culture
d. UNESCO                           iv. Exports
v. Child’s health
Codes:
       a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iv v iii ii
(C) v iv ii iii
(D) ii iii iv i
Ans: C

​76. The homogenization of milk is done
(A) To destroy pathogen
(B) To disperse fat molecules
(C) To enhance nutritive quality
(D) To help making cheese
Ans: B
 
77. Requirements for a Iron and folic acid pregnant woman are:
(A) 30 mgm and 200 μgm/day
(B) 32 mgm and 250 μgm/day
(C) 35 mgm and 300 μgm/day
(D) 38 mgm and 400 μgm/day
Ans: D
 
78. Which of the following Food delivery system is used for Hospital inpatients?
(A) Decentralized system
(B) Buffet
(C) Scramble method
(D) Centralised system
Ans: D
 
79. Which of the following is not a design repeat?
(A) Half drop
(B) Heald
(C) Mirror
(D) Satin
Ans: B
 
80. Which of the following is not a simple yarn?
(A) Single
(B) Textured
(C) Ply
(D) Cable
Ans: B
 
81. Intrinsic value is also called
(A) Personal value
(B) Terminal value
(C) Value Orientation
(D) Esteem value
Ans: B
 
82. Operant conditioning is also known as
(A) Instrumental conditioning
(B) Classical conditioning
(C) Essential conditioning
(D) All the above
Ans: A
 
83.  Informal education is also often termed as
(A) Incidental education
(B) Non-formal education
(C) Lifelong education
(D) Continuing education
Ans: A
 
84. Epidioscope is also known as
(A) Overhead projector
(B) Opaque projector
(C) Indirect projector
(D) Slide projector
Ans: B
 
85. The following is not a scale of numerical measurement:
Code:
(A) Interval scale
(B) Nominal scale
(C) Ordinal scale
(D) Ratio scale
Ans: B
 
86. Which of the following are toxic constituents in pulses?
I. Trypsin inhibitors
II. Alkaline phosphatase
III. Heamagglutinins
IV. Bromaline
V. Lathyrogens
Code:
(A) I, III, V
(B) I, II, IV
(C) II, IV, V
(D) V, I, III
Ans: A
 
87. Which of the following microorganism cause food borne intoxication?
I. Staphylococcus aureus
II. E. Coli
III. Clostridium botulinum
IV. Listeria Monocytogens
V. Salmonella
Code:
(A) I & II
(B) I & III
(C) III & IV
(D) IV & V
Ans: B
 
88. Which of the following tools are used for personal management?
I. Menu Tally
II. Job description
III. Production schedule
IV. Work schedule
V. Budget
Code:
(A) I and II
(B) II and IV
(C) V and IV
(D) I and V
Ans: B
 
89. Sustainable fashion includes
I. Environment friendly material.
II. Methods. Socially responsible
III. Fast changing fashion.
IV. Products that could last multiple seasons.
Codes:
(A) I, II and III are correct.
(B) II, III and IV are correct.
(C) I, III and IV are correct.
(D) I, II and IV are correct.
Ans: D
 
90. Which are the fabrics known for their strength?
I. Denim
II. Mulmul
III. Satin
IV. Casement
(A) I and II are correct.
(B) III and IV are correct.
(C) I and IV are correct.
(D) II and IV are correct.
Ans: C
 
91. The elements of design are:
I. Line
II. Vision
III. Form
IV. Colour
V. Texture
Code:
(A) II, I, III, V
(B) III, II, V, IV
(C) I, III, IV, V
(D) V, IV, II, I
Ans: C
 
92. Harmonal changes are associated with
I. Aggression
II. Regression
III. Frustration
IV. Depression
Code:
(A) I and II are correct.
(B) II and IV are correct.
(C) I, III and IV are correct.
(D) All are correct.
Ans: C
 
93. Home at undergraduate level Science was first introduced in India in
I. College, New Delhi Lady Irwin
II. Women’s Christian College, Chennai
III. Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
IV. Queen Mary’s College, Chennai
Code:
(A) I and III are correct.
(B) II and III are correct.
(C) II and IV are correct.
(D) I and IV are correct.
Ans: C
 
94. Which of the following are presentation type visual aids?
I. Pamphlet
II. Flash card
III. Slides
IV. Bulletin Board
Code:
(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: B
 
95. A negatively skewed distribution has following characteristics:
I. Distribution skewed o left t
II. Distribution skewed to right
III. Median is greater than mean
IV. Median is lesser than mean
Code:
(A) I and IV
(B) II and IV
(C) I and III
(D) II and III
Ans: C
 
96. Assertion (A): Vegetables rich in tannin turn brown on cutting
Reason (R): This is due to maillard reaction
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(C) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false and (R) is true.
Ans: C
 
97. Assertion (A): Consumption of plenty of fruits and vegetables protects individual from degenerative changes in the body.
Reason (R): The antioxidants present in fruits and vegetables help in the removal of free radicals.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(B) d (R) is false. (A) is true an
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(D) (A) is false and (R) is true.
Ans: C
 
98. Assertion (A): Menu pattern is the choice of the types of food to be served.
Reason (R): It is placed in a printed form on the dining table.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: B
 
99. Assertion (A): Vinegar should be added in the last rinse while laundering silk.
Reason (R): It contributes to the crispness and shine of silk.
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.
 
100. Assertion (A): Terry cloth has good absorption power.
Reason (R): It is a cut pile fabric.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
(D) (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
Ans: C​
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