CUET 2025 Home Science MCQs for Practice

Home Science MCQ Question Answers for CUET 2025

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

a.a and b

b.c and d

c.b and c

d.d and a

2. 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>140, DBP>80

d.SBP<120, DBP<80

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

a.Moisture

b.Enzymes

c.Exposure to light

d.Pesticides

4. 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.Diploma in dietetics

b.Diploma in HR

c.PG Diploma in ECE

d.Diploma in ECE

5. Degree of polymerization for polyester ranges between

a.140-165

b.50-70

c.115-140

d.90-115

6. Question

a.ii and iv

b.i and ii

c.iii and iv

d.i and iii

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

a.6.6 pH

b.4.2 pH

c.5.4 pH

d.4.6 pH

8. Disability in reading is called

a.Hemophillia

b.Dysgraphia

c.Dyslexia

d.Aphasia

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

a.Pedal and Torsal

b.Manual and Pedal

c.Torsal and Manual

d.Pedal and Mental

10. The homogenization of milk is done ______________

a.To disperse fat molecules

b.To enhance nutritive quality

c.To destroy pathogen

d.To help making cheese

11. Vanaspati is an adulterant in

a.Saffron

b.Haldi

c.Malt

d.Ghee and butter

12. Codex India is located at _________

a.Department of Agriculture and Cooperation

b.Ministry of food processing Industries

c.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

d.Directorate General of Health

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

a.0 - 25

b.25 - 50

c.50 - 75

d.75 - 100

14. A clear fluid diet supplies

a.Only proteins and carbohydrates

b.Only carbohydrates and calories

c.Only minerals and vitamins

d.Both (A) & (B)

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

a.Biochemical test

b.Pathologival tests

c.None of the above

d.Anthropometry

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

a.Nutraceuticals

b.Antioxidants

c. Medical foods

d.Phytochemicals

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

a.Physiology

b.Industrial psychology

c.Biometrics

d. Anthropometry

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

a.Adornment

b.Protection

c.Modesty

d.Individuality

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

a.35 mg/day

b.28 mg/day

c.32 mg/day

d.27 mg/day

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

a.food Manufacturing

b.Food Technology

c.Food Processing

d.Food Science

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

a.Induction

b.Radiation

c.Conduction

d.Convection

22. 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

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

a.Minimise false labelling

b.Misleading consumers

c.Consumer protection

d.Eliminate contamination

24. Question

a.i and iii

b.ii and iv

c.i and ii

d.iii and iv

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

a.Adulthood

b.Infancy

c.Childhood

d.Adolescence

26. ‘GOTS’ stands for:

a.Global Organic Terms and Standards

b.Global Ozone Textile Services

c.Global Organic Textile Standards

d.Global Organic Textile Specifications

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

a.Maria Montessori

b.Vygotsky

c.Piaget

d.Sigmund Freud

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

a.41-55 decible

b.56-70 decible

c.26-40 decible

d.71-90 decible

29. What is the primary reason for blanching food?

a.Prevents pest inestation

b.Prevents food from drying

c.Cleans the food

d.Inactivates enzymes in food

30. 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.Respite homes

b.Multi-units

c.Day Care

d.Mobile care unit

31. Question

a.3,4,2,1

b.1,2,3,4

c.2,1, 4, 3

d.4,3,1,2

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

a. Intravenous feeding, which provides sustenance

b.Nutrition and nasogastric feeding

c.Oral feeding, which is simple to chew

d.Tube feeding, which is simple to digest

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

a.7% decrese

b.5% increase

c.5% decrease

d.7% increase

34. Question

a.III,I,IV,II

b.IV,III,II,I

c.I,II,III,IV

d.II,IV,I,III

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

a. 4 ͦ C-50 ͦ C

b.2 ͦ C-30 ͦ C

c.6 ͦ C-70 ͦ C

d. 5 ͦ C-60 ͦ C

36. Question

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

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

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

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

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

a.Every 10 minutes

b.Every 40 minutes

c.Every 5 minutes

d.Every 20 minutes

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

a.Tube feeding and easy to digest

b.Nasogastric feeding and nutrition

c.Intravenous feeding to get nourishment

d.Oral feeding and easy to chew

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

a.Wage employed person

b.Unskilled worker

c.Entrepreneur

d.Labourer

40. International Literacy Day is celebrated on

a.8th August

b.8th October

c.8th November

d.8th September

41. 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

42. Question

a.II,VI,III,IV

b.III,IV,I,II

c.I,II,IV,V

d.I,III,VI,V

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

a.1965, special need children

b.1963, juvenile delinquents

c.1964, abandoned children

d.1954, disabled children

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

a.NARA

b.CAPA

c.RACA

d.CARA

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

a.First aid

b.Canteen

c.Shade

d.Crèche

46. Question

a.iii and iv

b.i and iii

c.ii and iv

d.i and ii

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

a.6-8 months

b.8-12 months

c.10-12 months

d.9-10 months

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

a.Low fibre diet and liquid diet

b.High protein diet and mechanical soft diet

c.Low protein diet and mechanical soft diet

d.High fibre diet and regular diet

49. Question

a.II, IV and V are correct

b.I, II and III are correct.

c. III, IV and V are correct

d.II, III and IV are correct

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

a.Year 1998 and 2003

b.Year 1999 and 2004

c.Year 1998 and 2004

d.Year 1999 and 2003

51. From which plant source is gluten derived?

a.Corn

b.Soya

c.Rice

d.Wheat

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

a.Tertiary level- AIIMS

b.Secondary level- CHC

c.Tertiary level- CHC

d.Primary level- PHC

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

a.Body weight 52 kg and height 1.37 m

b.Body weight 55 kg and height 1.61 m

c.Body weight 50 kg and height 1.40 m

d.Body weight 48 kg and height 1.56 m

54. A resilient child is one who :

a.Suffeers from various health problesm

b.Bounces back fom circumstances that would harm most others

c.lacks emotional stability

d.Gives up easily on tasks of endurance

55. HDL is synthesised and secreted from ____________

a.Pancreas

b.Muscles

c.Kidneys

d.Liver

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

a.Tension of thread

b.Stitch length

c.Type of thread

d.Type of fabric

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

a.Drop

b.Rotary

c.Satin

d.Mirror

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

a.Warli Painting-Maharashtra

b.Bamboo craft –Assam

c.Coconut craft-Kerala

d.Shola Craft-Karnataka

59. One of the motifs used in Bandhani is

a.Ladoo-Jalebi

b.Vajra

c.Burfi

d.Gopuram

60. Question

a.I, III

b.I, V

c.IV, V

d.II, IV

61. 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 Kalyani Mazumdar Shaw

b.Ms. Kusum Mazumdar Shaw

c.Ms. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

d.Ms Kiran Mazumdar Shah

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

a.Industrail Sector

b.Corporate Sector

c.Formal Sector

d.Informal Sector

63. Question

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

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

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

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

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

a.Oscillating hook

b.Thread take up lever

c.Freed Dog

d.Pressure foot

65. Releasing pent up emotional energy is

a.Body control

b.Emotional Catharsis

c.Mental Balance

d.Emotional Security

66. Sociometry is a tool to measure child’s

a.Intelligence level

b.Relationship with peers

c.Relationship with parents

d. Behaviour problems

67. scale in a managerial grid indicates :

a.Desire to Hang on

b.Making contribution that makes a differene

c.Seeking acceptane and approval

d.Being popular and 'in'

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

a.Heat/Calories

b.None of the above

c.Energy

d.Nutrients

69. 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 400

b.Class 200

c.class 100

d.Class 500

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

a.Lady Shri Ram College

b.Lady the Irwin

c. Lady Irwin

d. Lady Harding

71. The fortificant used in iodized salt is

a.Potassium iodate

b.Sodium iodate

c.Sodium iodide

d.Potassium iodide

72. 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.SOS Village

c.Observation home

d.Special home

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

a.Aari

b.Gavanti

c.Menthi

d.Murgi

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

a.Stencil

b.Duplex

c.Screen

d.Block

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

a.Scalar Chain

b.Esprit De Corps

c.Squirty to Gain

d.Stability of Tenure

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

a.Tunnel finisher

b.Suction counter table

c.Carousel jeans finisher

d.Steam dolly

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

a.Ecology

b.Ergonomics

c.Automation

d.Engineering

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

a.Training institutes

b.Crèche

c.Anganwadis

d.Day care centres

79. The period of development of human embryo is

a.1 – 8 weeks

b.2 – 8 weeks

c.2 – 6 weeks

d.2 – 4 weeks

80. 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 Contamination

c.Food infestation

d.Food Adulteration

81. Question

a.III, IV, V

b. I, III, V

c. II, III, IV

d. I, II, III

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

a.Planning, feedback, organisation, implementation

b.Planning, implementation, organisation, feedback

c.Planning, organisation, implementation, feedback

d.Planning, organisation, feedback, implementation

83. Electromyography is a method used for measuring

a.Electric phenomenon occurring in the muscle

b.Efficiency of tissues

c.Muscle fatigue

d.Electric phenomenon occurring in the bones

84. Salt is added in dyeing for

a.All the above

b.Exhaustion

c.Absorption

d.Solubility

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

a.Assures consistently good quality products

b.Enables only producers to utilise resources efficiently

c. Preventive approach to ensure food safety

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

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

a.Menthi

b.Murri

c.Phanda

d.Dabka

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

a.Good management skill

b.Language development

c.Fiine motor acitivity

d.Congnitive development

88. The term ‘Therbligs’ was given by

a.Denmann

b.Prang

c.Mundell

d.Gilbreth

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

a.Removal of water

b.Lowering of temperature

c.Controlling the availability of oxygen

d.Reduction of pH

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

a.Jane Elliot

b.Noam Chomsky

c.B.F. Skinner

d.Albert Bandura

91. Question

a.1,2, and 5

b.1,2 and 3

c.4,5 and 1

d.2,3, and 5

92. Question

a.i and ii

b.iii and iv

c.ii and iv

d.i and iv

93. 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.School counsellor

b.Research and development and Nutraceuticals

c.ECCE

d.In Agriculture Industry

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

a.Prevention of complications

b.Knowledge of traditional cuisine

c.Modification of existing diet

d.Correction of nutritional deficiency

95. Question

a.5, 4, and 2

b.1, 2 and 5

c.5, 2 and 6

d.2, 3 and 4

96. There must be alteration between active play and __________

a.Quiet play

b.Parallel play

c.Group play

d.Solitary play

97. Question

a.i and ii

b.iii and iv

c.i and iv

d.ii and iv

98. Question

a.I, II, V

b.I, II, IV

c.III, V, IV

d.V, I, II

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

a.Urinary iodine

b. Haemoglobin estimation

c.Blood Pressure

d.Serum retinol

100. Question

a. I and II are correct.

b. I and IV are correct.

c. I, III and IV are correct.

d.II and IV are correct

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