CUET 2026 Home Science MCQs for Practice

Home Science MCQ Question Answers for CUET 2026

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1. Vanaspati is an adulterant in

a.Saffron

b.Haldi

c.Malt

d.Ghee and butter

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

a.Misleading consumers

b.Eliminate contamination

c.Consumer protection

d.Minimise false labelling

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

a.Day care centres

b.Anganwadis

c.Crèche

d.Training institutes

4. 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

5. Sociometry is a tool to measure child’s

a.Relationship with peers

b. Behaviour problems

c.Intelligence level

d.Relationship with parents

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

a.Adolescence

b.Childhood

c.Adulthood

d.Infancy

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

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

b.Assures consistently good quality products

c.Enables only producers to utilise resources efficiently

d. Preventive approach to ensure food safety

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

a.Secondary level- CHC

b.Primary level- PHC

c.Tertiary level- AIIMS

d.Tertiary level- CHC

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

a.Congnitive development

b.Language development

c.Fiine motor acitivity

d.Good management skill

10. The period of development of human embryo is

a.1 – 8 weeks

b.2 – 4 weeks

c.2 – 8 weeks

d.2 – 6 weeks

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

a.Year 1999 and 2004

b.Year 1998 and 2004

c.Year 1999 and 2003

d.Year 1998 and 2003

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

a.Modesty

b.Protection

c.Adornment

d.Individuality

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

a. Haemoglobin estimation

b.Blood Pressure

c.Serum retinol

d.Urinary iodine

14. 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

15. Question

a.II, IV and V are correct

b.I, II and III are correct.

c.II, III and IV are correct

d. III, IV and V are correct

16. The homogenization of milk is done ______________

a.To enhance nutritive quality

b.To destroy pathogen

c.To help making cheese

d.To disperse fat molecules

17. Question

a.III, IV, V

b. II, III, IV

c. I, III, V

d. I, II, III

18. 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 ECE

b.PG Diploma in ECE

c.Diploma in HR

d.Diploma in dietetics

19. “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.Maria Montessori

c.Sigmund Freud

d.Piaget

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

a.First aid

b.Crèche

c.Shade

d.Canteen

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

a.Aari

b.Menthi

c.Murgi

d.Gavanti

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

a.Nutrients

b.Energy

c.Heat/Calories

d.None of the above

23. Question

a.2, 3 and 4

b.5, 4, and 2

c.5, 2 and 6

d.1, 2 and 5

24. Question

a.III,I,IV,II

b.I,II,III,IV

c.IV,III,II,I

d.II,IV,I,III

25. 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 intoxication

c.Food Contamination

d.Food infestation

26. HDL is synthesised and secreted from ____________

a.Pancreas

b.Muscles

c.Kidneys

d.Liver

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

a.Anthropometric measurements

b.Relating the information on laboratory and physical measurements

c.Detailed information on diet and medication histories

d.Diet survey

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

a.4.6 pH

b.5.4 pH

c.4.2 pH

d.6.6 pH

29. From which plant source is gluten derived?

a.Corn

b.Rice

c.Wheat

d.Soya

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

a.0 - 25

b.25 - 50

c.50 - 75

d.75 - 100

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

a.Industrial psychology

b. Anthropometry

c.Biometrics

d.Physiology

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

a.CAPA

b.CARA

c.NARA

d.RACA

33. Question

a.i and ii

b.iii and iv

c.ii and iv

d.i and iv

34. Disability in reading is called

a.Aphasia

b.Dyslexia

c.Hemophillia

d.Dysgraphia

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.In Agriculture Industry

b.ECCE

c.Research and development and Nutraceuticals

d.School counsellor

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

a.Induction

b.Convection

c.Radiation

d.Conduction

37. 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 Technology

d.food Manufacturing

38. Question

a.III,IV,I,II

b.I,II,IV,V

c.I,III,VI,V

d.II,VI,III,IV

39. Question

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

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

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

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

40. Question

a. I and IV are correct.

b.II and IV are correct

c. I and II are correct.

d. I, III and IV are correct.

41. Salt is added in dyeing for

a.Absorption

b.Solubility

c.Exhaustion

d.All the above

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

a.Type of thread

b.Tension of thread

c.Type of fabric

d.Stitch length

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

a.Esprit De Corps

b.Squirty to Gain

c.Stability of Tenure

d.Scalar Chain

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

a.Nasogastric feeding and nutrition

b.Intravenous feeding to get nourishment

c.Tube feeding and easy to digest

d.Oral feeding and easy to chew

45. A resilient child is one who :

a.Gives up easily on tasks of endurance

b.Suffeers from various health problesm

c.Bounces back fom circumstances that would harm most others

d.lacks emotional stability

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

a.Entrepreneur

b.Labourer

c.Wage employed person

d.Unskilled worker

47. Question

a.I, III

b.IV, V

c.I, V

d.II, IV

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

a.b and c

b.a and b

c.d and a

d.c and d

49. The fortificant used in iodized salt is

a.Potassium iodide

b.Sodium iodide

c.Sodium iodate

d.Potassium iodate

50. 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

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

a.Low protein diet and mechanical soft diet

b.Low fibre diet and liquid diet

c.High fibre diet and regular diet

d.High protein diet and mechanical soft diet

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

a.Body weight 52 kg and height 1.37 m

b.Body weight 50 kg and height 1.40 m

c.Body weight 55 kg and height 1.61 m

d.Body weight 48 kg and height 1.56 m

53. Question

a.V, I, II

b.I, II, IV

c.I, II, V

d.III, V, IV

54. One of the motifs used in Bandhani is

a.Vajra

b.Ladoo-Jalebi

c.Burfi

d.Gopuram

55. International Literacy Day is celebrated on

a.8th August

b.8th September

c.8th November

d.8th October

56. Releasing pent up emotional energy is

a.Emotional Catharsis

b.Emotional Security

c.Mental Balance

d.Body control

57. Question

a.2,3, and 5

b.1,2 and 3

c.4,5 and 1

d.1,2, and 5

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

a.None of the above

b.Biochemical test

c.Pathologival tests

d.Anthropometry

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

a.Menthi

b.Phanda

c.Dabka

d.Murri

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

a.5% decrease

b.7% decrese

c.7% increase

d.5% increase

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

a.1965, special need children

b.1954, disabled children

c.1964, abandoned children

d.1963, juvenile delinquents

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

a.Block

b.Stencil

c.Screen

d.Duplex

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

a.Phytochemicals

b.Antioxidants

c.Nutraceuticals

d. Medical foods

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

a.Shola Craft-Karnataka

b.Warli Painting-Maharashtra

c.Bamboo craft –Assam

d.Coconut craft-Kerala

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

a.Formal Sector

b.Informal Sector

c.Corporate Sector

d.Industrail Sector

66. 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 400

d.Class 200

67. What is the primary reason for blanching food?

a.Inactivates enzymes in food

b.Cleans the food

c.Prevents pest inestation

d.Prevents food from drying

68. ‘GOTS’ stands for:

a.Global Organic Textile Specifications

b.Global Organic Terms and Standards

c.Global Organic Textile Standards

d.Global Ozone Textile Services

69. The term ‘Therbligs’ was given by

a.Mundell

b.Denmann

c.Gilbreth

d.Prang

70. 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

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

a.Every 20 minutes

b.Every 10 minutes

c.Every 5 minutes

d.Every 40 minutes

72. Question

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

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

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

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

73. Question

a.1,2,3,4

b.2,1, 4, 3

c.4,3,1,2

d.3,4,2,1

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

a.26-40 decible

b.71-90 decible

c.56-70 decible

d.41-55 decible

75. 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

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

a.Drop

b.Rotary

c.Mirror

d.Satin

77. Question

a.iii and iv

b.i and iv

c.i and ii

d.ii and iv

78. scale in a managerial grid indicates :

a.Making contribution that makes a differene

b.Desire to Hang on

c.Being popular and 'in'

d.Seeking acceptane and approval

79. 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.Mobile care unit

c.Respite homes

d.Multi-units

80. Question

a.i and ii

b.iii and iv

c.i and iii

d.ii and iv

81. 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

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

a.Suction counter table

b.Steam dolly

c.Carousel jeans finisher

d.Tunnel finisher

83. Electromyography is a method used for measuring

a.Muscle fatigue

b.Electric phenomenon occurring in the bones

c.Efficiency of tissues

d.Electric phenomenon occurring in the muscle

84. Question

a.i and iii

b.i and ii

c.ii and iv

d.iii and iv

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

a.Pedal and Mental

b.Torsal and Manual

c.Pedal and Torsal

d.Manual and Pedal

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

a.Planning, organisation, implementation, feedback

b.Planning, feedback, organisation, implementation

c.Planning, implementation, organisation, feedback

d.Planning, organisation, feedback, implementation

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

a.Moisture

b.Enzymes

c.Exposure to light

d.Pesticides

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

a.Freed Dog

b.Oscillating hook

c.Thread take up lever

d.Pressure foot

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

a.Lady Shri Ram College

b. Lady Harding

c. Lady Irwin

d.Lady the Irwin

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

a. 5 ͦ C-60 ͦ C

b. 4 ͦ C-50 ͦ C

c.2 ͦ C-30 ͦ C

d.6 ͦ C-70 ͦ C

91. 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 Shah

d.Ms. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

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

a.B.F. Skinner

b.Albert Bandura

c.Jane Elliot

d.Noam Chomsky

93. There must be alteration between active play and __________

a.Parallel play

b.Quiet play

c.Group play

d.Solitary play

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

a. Intravenous feeding, which provides sustenance

b.Oral feeding, which is simple to chew

c.Nutrition and nasogastric feeding

d.Tube feeding, which is simple to digest

95. Question

a.iii and iv

b.i and iii

c.i and ii

d.ii and iv

96. A clear fluid diet supplies

a.Both (A) & (B)

b.Only minerals and vitamins

c.Only proteins and carbohydrates

d.Only carbohydrates and calories

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

a.Knowledge of traditional cuisine

b.Modification of existing diet

c.Correction of nutritional deficiency

d.Prevention of complications

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

a.Automation

b.Ergonomics

c.Engineering

d.Ecology

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

a.35 mg/day

b.32 mg/day

c.27 mg/day

d.28 mg/day

100. Degree of polymerization for polyester ranges between

a.50-70

b.115-140

c.90-115

d.140-165

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