CUET 2026 Home Science MCQs for Practice

Home Science MCQ Question Answers for CUET 2026

Home Science MCQs – Practice the Home Science MCQs suitable for various Entrance Exams including CUET. Learn and practice Home Science questions and answers. Home Science MCQ questions are very helpful for various competitive exams. CUET is a Common University Entrance Test that is now mandatory to take admission to Central Universities in India. Home Science MCQ questions are based on the latest CUET 2026 exam pattern and other entrance exams, so that you can have a fair idea about exam trends that will be followed for various entrance exams.

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1. Question

a.I,II,III,IV

b.IV,III,II,I

c.II,IV,I,III

d.III,I,IV,II

2. Which feeding method would you recommend for someone who is unconscious following surgery, and why?

a.Tube feeding, which is simple to digest

b.Oral feeding, which is simple to chew

c.Nutrition and nasogastric feeding

d. Intravenous feeding, which provides sustenance

3. Isoelectric point at which maximum coagulation of milk protein takes place:

a.5.4 pH

b.4.2 pH

c.6.6 pH

d.4.6 pH

4. In India, health care is provided at three levels. Which of the following is not correctly matched?

a.Tertiary level- AIIMS

b.Tertiary level- CHC

c.Secondary level- CHC

d.Primary level- PHC

5. Moderate hearing loss is indicated when a child can hear only at

a.56-70 decible

b.71-90 decible

c.41-55 decible

d.26-40 decible

6. Which of the following governs the selection of needle?

a.Tension of thread

b.Type of thread

c.Type of fabric

d.Stitch length

7. She is the chairperson and managing director of Biocon India Ltd. She started her career as a trainee brewer in Carlson and United Beverages. In 2005, she was honoured with Padma Bhushan. Identify the personality.

a.Ms. Kusum Mazumdar Shaw

b.Ms Kalyani Mazumdar Shaw

c.Ms. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

d.Ms Kiran Mazumdar Shah

8. Name the agency which set up guidelines for adoption to safeguard the Welfare and Rights of children.

a.RACA

b.CAPA

c.NARA

d.CARA

9. Which of the following is not the function of HACCP?

a. Preventive approach to ensure food safety

b.Assures consistently good quality products

c.Detect hazards at any stage of processing or manufacturing of food

d.Enables only producers to utilise resources efficiently

10. Disability in reading is called

a.Hemophillia

b.Dysgraphia

c.Aphasia

d.Dyslexia

11. The set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into semi- finished and finished products is

a.Food Science

b.Food Processing

c.food Manufacturing

d.Food Technology

12. What is the primary reason for blanching food?

a.Cleans the food

b.Prevents pest inestation

c.Prevents food from drying

d.Inactivates enzymes in food

13. Which of the following act as biological catalysts to accelerate chemical reactions in food?

a.Moisture

b.Enzymes

c.Exposure to light

d.Pesticides

14. Question

a. I and IV are correct.

b. I and II are correct.

c.II and IV are correct

d. I, III and IV are correct.

15. Serum Vitamin D level ______ are indicative of sub-clinical Vitamin D deficiency.

a.< 10 ng/dl

b.< 20 ng/dl

c.< 5 ng/dl

d.< 30 ng/dl

16. The principle of management that “in union there is strength” is called as :

a.Stability of Tenure

b.Squirty to Gain

c.Esprit De Corps

d.Scalar Chain

17. After stomach surgery your grandfather is unconscious, which mode of feeding would be preferred for him and why?

a.Nasogastric feeding and nutrition

b.Oral feeding and easy to chew

c.Tube feeding and easy to digest

d.Intravenous feeding to get nourishment

18. During fevers with every 18F increase in body temperature, the Basal Metabolic Rate changes by

a.5% decrease

b.7% increase

c.5% increase

d.7% decrese

19. Various types of food provide __________ to keep ourselves healthy.

a.Energy

b.Heat/Calories

c.Nutrients

d.None of the above

20. Question

a. (A) is correct but (R) is wrong

b.Both (A) and (R) are correct

c.Both (A) and (R) are wrong.

d. (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.

21. scale in a managerial grid indicates :

a.Seeking acceptane and approval

b.Making contribution that makes a differene

c.Being popular and 'in'

d.Desire to Hang on

22. Which of the following does not represent Kasuti Embroidery?

a.Murgi

b.Gavanti

c.Menthi

d.Aari

23. Which is not amongst the four pillars of Ergonomics?

a.Biometrics

b. Anthropometry

c.Physiology

d.Industrial psychology

24. Nitya owns a garment company and took risky decisions in her work every day. Nitya is an/ a ------

a.Unskilled worker

b.Wage employed person

c.Entrepreneur

d.Labourer

25. Mr. Ramesh found a four year old child near the Railway station and handed him over to local Police. Suggest the suitable option for the police for the time being, where the child should be sent.

a.Juvenile home

b.Observation home

c.Special home

d.SOS Village

26. Which of the following is not an Embroidery Stitch ?

a.Dabka

b.Murri

c.Phanda

d.Menthi

27. According to JNC-7 classification of high blood pressure, the cutoff for systolic and diastolic blood pressure are

a.SBP<120, DBP<80

b. SBP>120, DBP>90

c.SBP>120, DBP>80

d.SBP>140, DBP>80

28. Degree of polymerization for polyester ranges between

a.140-165

b.90-115

c.50-70

d.115-140

29. The capacity of an individual to think rationally and solve problems is a part of

a.Language development

b.Congnitive development

c.Fiine motor acitivity

d.Good management skill

30. The period of development of human embryo is

a.2 – 6 weeks

b.2 – 4 weeks

c.2 – 8 weeks

d.1 – 8 weeks

31. Which of the following foods are produced by involving lactic acid fermentation? 1 Beer, 2. Yogurt, 3. Cheese, 4. Vinegar

a.d and a

b.a and b

c.c and d

d.b and c

32. Which of the following is not a hand printing technique?

a.Duplex

b.Block

c.Screen

d.Stencil

33. Question

a.i and iii

b.i and ii

c.ii and iv

d.iii and iv

34. Question

a.iii and iv

b.ii and iv

c.i and iv

d.i and ii

35. International Literacy Day is celebrated on

a.8th November

b.8th September

c.8th October

d.8th August

36. One of the motifs used in Bandhani is

a.Ladoo-Jalebi

b.Burfi

c.Vajra

d.Gopuram

37. A clear fluid diet supplies

a.Only proteins and carbohydrates

b.Both (A) & (B)

c.Only minerals and vitamins

d.Only carbohydrates and calories

38. Question

a.II, IV

b.I, III

c.IV, V

d.I, V

39. Recommended Dietary Allowance of Iron (ICMR, 2010) for a 15 year old girl is :

a.35 mg/day

b.27 mg/day

c.32 mg/day

d.28 mg/day

40. The fortificant used in iodized salt is

a.Potassium iodate

b.Sodium iodide

c.Potassium iodide

d.Sodium iodate

41. Vanaspati is an adulterant in

a.Saffron

b.Malt

c.Haldi

d.Ghee and butter

42. Question

a.(A) is correct and (R) is incorrect.

b.Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

c.(A) is incorrect and (R) is correct

d.Both (A) and (R) are correct.

43. Rahul ate a sandwich which appeared good and smelled pleasant. Within few hours he complained of severe stomach ache, nausea and vomiting. This could be attributed to

a.Food intoxication

b.Food Adulteration

c.Food Contamination

d.Food infestation

44. In how many minutes can salmonella bacteria double their number?

a.Every 20 minutes

b.Every 40 minutes

c.Every 5 minutes

d.Every 10 minutes

45. Question

a.II,VI,III,IV

b.I,II,IV,V

c.III,IV,I,II

d.I,III,VI,V

46. “Young children have different ways of understanding the world and they need a supportive environment”. Name the psychologist who gave this theory.

a.Vygotsky

b.Sigmund Freud

c.Piaget

d.Maria Montessori

47. Level of Intelligent Quotient of educable mentally challenged child is

a.50 - 75

b.25 - 50

c.75 - 100

d.0 - 25

48. Which of the following holds the bobbin in the sewing machine?

a.Pressure foot

b.Thread take up lever

c.Oscillating hook

d.Freed Dog

49. The term ‘Therbligs’ was given by

a.Denmann

b.Prang

c.Gilbreth

d.Mundell

50. Which is the key sector of ICDS to provide preschool education in remote areas?

a.Day care centres

b.Crèche

c.Anganwadis

d.Training institutes

51. Test to assess PEM in children in early stages is by

a.Anthropometry

b.Pathologival tests

c.Biochemical test

d.None of the above

52. Sun drying is the oldest method of food preservation. Which principle of food preservation is involved in it?

a.Removal of water

b.Reduction of pH

c.Controlling the availability of oxygen

d.Lowering of temperature

53. The Factories Act 1948 makes sure that there is facility of ________ on the work premises.

a.First aid

b.Crèche

c.Shade

d.Canteen

54. Salt is added in dyeing for

a.Absorption

b.Exhaustion

c.All the above

d.Solubility

55. RDAs for Indian women are based on reference woman who has ________

a.Body weight 48 kg and height 1.56 m

b.Body weight 50 kg and height 1.40 m

c.Body weight 55 kg and height 1.61 m

d.Body weight 52 kg and height 1.37 m

56. Which of the following is not a feature of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)?

a.Eliminate contamination

b.Misleading consumers

c.Consumer protection

d.Minimise false labelling

57. Which of the following is not a theory of clothing ?

a.Protection

b.Individuality

c.Modesty

d.Adornment

58. Anita has just completed her schooling. She wants to be an early childhood professional. Suggest her a suitable course from the following which will help her in fulfilling her dream.

a.PG Diploma in ECE

b.Diploma in ECE

c.Diploma in dietetics

d.Diploma in HR

59. The study of the interaction between people and machines is called :

a.Automation

b.Engineering

c.Ecology

d.Ergonomics

60. While assessing nutritional status of a patient, which factor is not considered by the clinical nutritionist?

a.Detailed information on diet and medication histories

b.Anthropometric measurements

c.Diet survey

d.Relating the information on laboratory and physical measurements

61. Question

a.4,5 and 1

b.1,2, and 5

c.2,3, and 5

d.1,2 and 3

62. HDL is synthesised and secreted from ____________

a.Pancreas

b.Kidneys

c.Liver

d.Muscles

63. Initially, in which college in India was the study of home science done at the higher level?

a.Lady the Irwin

b. Lady Harding

c. Lady Irwin

d.Lady Shri Ram College

64. Electromyography is a method used for measuring

a.Efficiency of tissues

b.Muscle fatigue

c.Electric phenomenon occurring in the muscle

d.Electric phenomenon occurring in the bones

65. Question

a.iii and iv

b.i and ii

c.ii and iv

d.i and iv

66. Indicate the correct sequence of activities in the Home Management process.

a.Planning, implementation, organisation, feedback

b.Planning, organisation, implementation, feedback

c.Planning, organisation, feedback, implementation

d.Planning, feedback, organisation, implementation

67. Releasing pent up emotional energy is

a.Emotional Security

b.Emotional Catharsis

c.Mental Balance

d.Body control

68. In which year was the first SOS village set up in India and who were the beneficiaries?

a.1954, disabled children

b.1964, abandoned children

c.1963, juvenile delinquents

d.1965, special need children

69. ‘GOTS’ stands for:

a.Global Organic Textile Standards

b.Global Organic Terms and Standards

c.Global Organic Textile Specifications

d.Global Ozone Textile Services

70. Codex India is located at _________

a.Ministry of food processing Industries

b.Department of Agriculture and Cooperation

c.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

d.Directorate General of Health

71. Question

a.ii and iv

b.iii and iv

c.i and ii

d.i and iii

72. Which of the following can finish hundreds of garments at one time by a single operator?

a.Steam dolly

b.Suction counter table

c.Carousel jeans finisher

d.Tunnel finisher

73. Question

a.i and ii

b.ii and iv

c.iii and iv

d.i and iii

74. At which age can the child distinguish between strangers and familiar people?

a.9-10 months

b.8-12 months

c.10-12 months

d.6-8 months

75. Question

a.1,2,3,4

b.2,1, 4, 3

c.4,3,1,2

d.3,4,2,1

76. Principle of operation of an electric water heater is by

a.Conduction

b.Radiation

c.Convection

d.Induction

77. Question

a. I, II, III

b.III, IV, V

c. I, III, V

d. II, III, IV

78. The homogenization of milk is done ______________

a.To enhance nutritive quality

b.To disperse fat molecules

c.To destroy pathogen

d.To help making cheese

79. Which of the following is not a design repeat?

a.Drop

b.Mirror

c.Satin

d.Rotary

80. In the study of language the terms “surface structure” and “deep structure” can be associated with

a.Jane Elliot

b.B.F. Skinner

c.Noam Chomsky

d.Albert Bandura

81. Identify the components present in natural foods or food products manufactured wherein specific ingredients have been included to confer health benefits.

a.Nutraceuticals

b. Medical foods

c.Antioxidants

d.Phytochemicals

82. Mr.Anil is 80 years old, who is living in old age home and underwent heart surgery last week and he needs continuous nursing care. Which of the programme is suitable for him?

a.Day Care

b.Multi-units

c.Respite homes

d.Mobile care unit

83. Following are the popular traditional handicrafts of India. Which option is incorrect?

a.Coconut craft-Kerala

b.Bamboo craft –Assam

c.Warli Painting-Maharashtra

d.Shola Craft-Karnataka

84. There must be alteration between active play and __________

a.Solitary play

b.Group play

c.Quiet play

d.Parallel play

85. For ‘basting’ operations in tailored Men’s wear and Women’s wear garments which of the following stitch class, is generally used in the garment industry ?

a.class 100

b.Class 400

c.Class 500

d.Class 200

86. Question

a.5, 4, and 2

b.1, 2 and 5

c.5, 2 and 6

d.2, 3 and 4

87. A resilient child is one who :

a.Bounces back fom circumstances that would harm most others

b.Gives up easily on tasks of endurance

c.Suffeers from various health problesm

d.lacks emotional stability

88. From which plant source is gluten derived?

a.Soya

b.Rice

c.Corn

d.Wheat

89. Bacteria multiply quickly in the Food temperature Danger zone. What is the temperature range of this?

a.2 ͦ C-30 ͦ C

b. 5 ͦ C-60 ͦ C

c. 4 ͦ C-50 ͦ C

d.6 ͦ C-70 ͦ C

90. Your sister has completed her diploma in clinical nutrition and dietetics. Choose from the following options which are available to her to start her career?

a.Research and development and Nutraceuticals

b.ECCE

c.In Agriculture Industry

d.School counsellor

91. Question

a.I, II, V

b.III, V, IV

c.I, II, IV

d.V, I, II

92. Sociometry is a tool to measure child’s

a.Relationship with parents

b. Behaviour problems

c.Intelligence level

d.Relationship with peers

93. Question

a.II, III and IV are correct

b.II, IV and V are correct

c. III, IV and V are correct

d.I, II and III are correct.

94. Following is not a method of nutritional assessment using Biochemical Method:

a.Serum retinol

b. Haemoglobin estimation

c.Urinary iodine

d.Blood Pressure

95. Bending and carrying respectively belong to which kind of effort?

a.Pedal and Mental

b.Manual and Pedal

c.Torsal and Manual

d.Pedal and Torsal

96. Which type of diets should be prescribed by the dietician to your grandfather who is suffering from kidney and chewing problems respectively?

a.High fibre diet and regular diet

b.Low fibre diet and liquid diet

c.High protein diet and mechanical soft diet

d.Low protein diet and mechanical soft diet

97. Which of the following is not an objective of diet therapy?

a.Modification of existing diet

b.Knowledge of traditional cuisine

c.Correction of nutritional deficiency

d.Prevention of complications

98. Mention the years in which ‘National Policy for older person’ and ‘National Youth Policy’ were adopted.

a.Year 1999 and 2003

b.Year 1999 and 2004

c.Year 1998 and 2003

d.Year 1998 and 2004

99. Maximum number of employed women in India are part of the following sector of the Indian economy :

a.Formal Sector

b.Corporate Sector

c.Informal Sector

d.Industrail Sector

100. Hormonal activities are increased in which stage of human life?

a.Infancy

b.Childhood

c.Adolescence

d.Adulthood

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