CUET 2026 Home Science MCQs for Practice

Home Science MCQ Question Answers for CUET 2026

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1. 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

2. Question

a.I,III,VI,V

b.III,IV,I,II

c.II,VI,III,IV

d.I,II,IV,V

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

a.Protection

b.Modesty

c.Adornment

d.Individuality

4. Question

a.5, 2 and 6

b.1, 2 and 5

c.2, 3 and 4

d.5, 4, and 2

5. 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>140, DBP>80

c.SBP<120, DBP<80

d. SBP>120, DBP>90

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

a.Conduction

b.Induction

c.Radiation

d.Convection

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

a.Body weight 48 kg and height 1.56 m

b.Body weight 52 kg and height 1.37 m

c.Body weight 55 kg and height 1.61 m

d.Body weight 50 kg and height 1.40 m

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

a.Stability of Tenure

b.Squirty to Gain

c.Scalar Chain

d.Esprit De Corps

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

a.Every 40 minutes

b.Every 5 minutes

c.Every 20 minutes

d.Every 10 minutes

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

a.Adulthood

b.Infancy

c.Adolescence

d.Childhood

11. 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

12. Sociometry is a tool to measure child’s

a.Intelligence level

b. Behaviour problems

c.Relationship with peers

d.Relationship with parents

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

a.28 mg/day

b.32 mg/day

c.27 mg/day

d.35 mg/day

14. Codex India is located at _________

a.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

b.Ministry of food processing Industries

c.Directorate General of Health

d.Department of Agriculture and Cooperation

15. Disability in reading is called

a.Dysgraphia

b.Hemophillia

c.Dyslexia

d.Aphasia

16. Releasing pent up emotional energy is

a.Emotional Catharsis

b.Mental Balance

c.Emotional Security

d.Body control

17. Question

a.3,4,2,1

b.1,2,3,4

c.4,3,1,2

d.2,1, 4, 3

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

a.Food Science

b.Food Technology

c.food Manufacturing

d.Food Processing

19. Electromyography is a method used for measuring

a.Muscle fatigue

b.Electric phenomenon occurring in the muscle

c.Efficiency of tissues

d.Electric phenomenon occurring in the bones

20. The period of development of human embryo is

a.2 – 4 weeks

b.2 – 6 weeks

c.2 – 8 weeks

d.1 – 8 weeks

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

a.Torsal and Manual

b.Pedal and Torsal

c.Pedal and Mental

d.Manual and Pedal

22. Question

a.i and ii

b.iii and iv

c.ii and iv

d.i and iii

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

a.Menthi

b.Murri

c.Dabka

d.Phanda

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

a.High protein diet and mechanical soft diet

b.High fibre diet and regular diet

c.Low protein diet and mechanical soft diet

d.Low fibre diet and liquid diet

25. Question

a.i and iii

b.ii and iv

c.i and ii

d.iii and iv

26. A resilient child is one who :

a.Gives up easily on tasks of endurance

b.Suffeers from various health problesm

c.lacks emotional stability

d.Bounces back fom circumstances that would harm most others

27. Question

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

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

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

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

28. The fortificant used in iodized salt is

a.Sodium iodate

b.Sodium iodide

c.Potassium iodide

d.Potassium iodate

29. Question

a.II, III and IV are correct

b. III, IV and V are correct

c.II, IV and V are correct

d.I, II and III are correct.

30. Question

a.I,II,III,IV

b.II,IV,I,III

c.III,I,IV,II

d.IV,III,II,I

31. Question

a.I, II, V

b.I, II, IV

c.V, I, II

d.III, V, IV

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

a.Murgi

b.Aari

c.Gavanti

d.Menthi

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

a.Blood Pressure

b. Haemoglobin estimation

c.Urinary iodine

d.Serum retinol

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

a.Jane Elliot

b.Albert Bandura

c.B.F. Skinner

d.Noam Chomsky

35. 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.ECCE

c.In Agriculture Industry

d.Research and development and Nutraceuticals

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

a.CARA

b.CAPA

c.NARA

d.RACA

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

a.Tunnel finisher

b.Carousel jeans finisher

c.Suction counter table

d.Steam dolly

38. 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.Observation home

b.Special home

c.Juvenile home

d.SOS Village

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

a.Reduction of pH

b.Removal of water

c.Controlling the availability of oxygen

d.Lowering of temperature

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

a.Informal Sector

b.Corporate Sector

c.Formal Sector

d.Industrail Sector

41. International Literacy Day is celebrated on

a.8th August

b.8th October

c.8th November

d.8th September

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

a.Sigmund Freud

b.Piaget

c.Vygotsky

d.Maria Montessori

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

a.25 - 50

b.50 - 75

c.0 - 25

d.75 - 100

44. 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

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

a.Biochemical test

b.Anthropometry

c.Pathologival tests

d.None of the above

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

a.Ecology

b.Engineering

c.Automation

d.Ergonomics

47. 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

48. Question

a.1,2, and 5

b.1,2 and 3

c.4,5 and 1

d.2,3, and 5

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

a.Exposure to light

b.Moisture

c.Enzymes

d.Pesticides

50. 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 Kiran Mazumdar Shah

c.Ms Kalyani Mazumdar Shaw

d.Ms. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

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

a.10-12 months

b.9-10 months

c.8-12 months

d.6-8 months

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

a.4.2 pH

b.6.6 pH

c.4.6 pH

d.5.4 pH

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

a.Industrial psychology

b.Biometrics

c.Physiology

d. Anthropometry

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

a.Knowledge of traditional cuisine

b.Modification of existing diet

c.Prevention of complications

d.Correction of nutritional deficiency

55. 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.Intravenous feeding to get nourishment

c.Nasogastric feeding and nutrition

d.Oral feeding and easy to chew

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

a.Phytochemicals

b. Medical foods

c.Antioxidants

d.Nutraceuticals

57. Question

a.II, IV

b.IV, V

c.I, III

d.I, V

58. There must be alteration between active play and __________

a.Parallel play

b.Quiet play

c.Group play

d.Solitary play

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

a.Tension of thread

b.Type of thread

c.Stitch length

d.Type of fabric

60. HDL is synthesised and secreted from ____________

a.Liver

b.Muscles

c.Kidneys

d.Pancreas

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

a.5% increase

b.5% decrease

c.7% decrese

d.7% increase

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

a.Heat/Calories

b.Nutrients

c.Energy

d.None of the above

63. 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 500

c.Class 200

d.Class 400

64. Question

a. I, III, V

b.III, IV, V

c. II, III, IV

d. I, II, III

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

a.Planning, feedback, organisation, implementation

b.Planning, organisation, feedback, implementation

c.Planning, implementation, organisation, feedback

d.Planning, organisation, implementation, feedback

66. The homogenization of milk is done ______________

a.To help making cheese

b.To destroy pathogen

c.To enhance nutritive quality

d.To disperse fat molecules

67. Salt is added in dyeing for

a.Exhaustion

b.Solubility

c.All the above

d.Absorption

68. Question

a.ii and iv

b.i and ii

c.i and iv

d.iii and iv

69. Question

a.i and ii

b.ii and iv

c.i and iv

d.iii and iv

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

a.c and d

b.d and a

c.a and b

d.b and c

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

a.56-70 decible

b.71-90 decible

c.26-40 decible

d.41-55 decible

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

a.Pressure foot

b.Freed Dog

c.Oscillating hook

d.Thread take up lever

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

a.Assures consistently good quality products

b. Preventive approach to ensure food safety

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

d.Enables only producers to utilise resources efficiently

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

a.Coconut craft-Kerala

b.Warli Painting-Maharashtra

c.Shola Craft-Karnataka

d.Bamboo craft –Assam

75. 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 ECE

c.PG Diploma in ECE

d.Diploma in HR

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

a.Day care centres

b.Anganwadis

c.Training institutes

d.Crèche

77. 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

78. scale in a managerial grid indicates :

a.Desire to Hang on

b.Making contribution that makes a differene

c.Being popular and 'in'

d.Seeking acceptane and approval

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

a.Tube feeding, which is simple to digest

b. Intravenous feeding, which provides sustenance

c.Oral feeding, which is simple to chew

d.Nutrition and nasogastric feeding

80. Vanaspati is an adulterant in

a.Malt

b.Ghee and butter

c.Haldi

d.Saffron

81. Question

a.ii and iv

b.i and iii

c.i and ii

d.iii and iv

82. 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 Adulteration

b.Food infestation

c.Food intoxication

d.Food Contamination

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

a.Tertiary level- CHC

b.Secondary level- CHC

c.Primary level- PHC

d.Tertiary level- AIIMS

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

a.Year 1999 and 2003

b.Year 1998 and 2004

c.Year 1999 and 2004

d.Year 1998 and 2003

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

a.Consumer protection

b.Misleading consumers

c.Eliminate contamination

d.Minimise false labelling

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

a.Diet survey

b.Anthropometric measurements

c.Detailed information on diet and medication histories

d.Relating the information on laboratory and physical measurements

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

a. 5 ͦ C-60 ͦ C

b.2 ͦ C-30 ͦ C

c.6 ͦ C-70 ͦ C

d. 4 ͦ C-50 ͦ C

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

a. Lady Harding

b.Lady Shri Ram College

c. Lady Irwin

d.Lady the Irwin

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

a.1964, abandoned children

b.1954, disabled children

c.1965, special need children

d.1963, juvenile delinquents

90. Degree of polymerization for polyester ranges between

a.115-140

b.140-165

c.90-115

d.50-70

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

a.Drop

b.Mirror

c.Satin

d.Rotary

92. ‘GOTS’ stands for:

a.Global Organic Textile Standards

b.Global Organic Textile Specifications

c.Global Organic Terms and Standards

d.Global Ozone Textile Services

93. One of the motifs used in Bandhani is

a.Ladoo-Jalebi

b.Burfi

c.Gopuram

d.Vajra

94. A clear fluid diet supplies

a.Only minerals and vitamins

b.Only proteins and carbohydrates

c.Only carbohydrates and calories

d.Both (A) & (B)

95. Question

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

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

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

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

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

a.Canteen

b.First aid

c.Shade

d.Crèche

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

a.Duplex

b.Screen

c.Stencil

d.Block

98. From which plant source is gluten derived?

a.Rice

b.Corn

c.Soya

d.Wheat

99. The term ‘Therbligs’ was given by

a.Denmann

b.Mundell

c.Prang

d.Gilbreth

100. What is the primary reason for blanching food?

a.Prevents food from drying

b.Inactivates enzymes in food

c.Cleans the food

d.Prevents pest inestation

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