CUET 2026 Home Science MCQs for Practice

Home Science MCQ Question Answers for CUET 2026

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1. 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 HR

b.Diploma in dietetics

c.Diploma in ECE

d.PG Diploma in ECE

2. Degree of polymerization for polyester ranges between

a.90-115

b.50-70

c.115-140

d.140-165

3. Question

a.i and iii

b.ii and iv

c.i and ii

d.iii and iv

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

a. Medical foods

b.Nutraceuticals

c.Antioxidants

d.Phytochemicals

5. ‘GOTS’ stands for:

a.Global Organic Terms and Standards

b.Global Organic Textile Standards

c.Global Organic Textile Specifications

d.Global Ozone Textile Services

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

a.Automation

b.Ergonomics

c.Ecology

d.Engineering

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

a.Correction of nutritional deficiency

b.Knowledge of traditional cuisine

c.Prevention of complications

d.Modification of existing diet

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

a.Blood Pressure

b.Serum retinol

c. Haemoglobin estimation

d.Urinary iodine

9. Electromyography is a method used for measuring

a.Efficiency of tissues

b.Electric phenomenon occurring in the bones

c.Muscle fatigue

d.Electric phenomenon occurring in the muscle

10. 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.SOS Village

c.Juvenile home

d.Special home

11. International Literacy Day is celebrated on

a.8th September

b.8th November

c.8th October

d.8th August

12. 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

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

a.Canteen

b.Shade

c.First aid

d.Crèche

14. Question

a. II, III, IV

b. I, III, V

c. I, II, III

d.III, IV, V

15. Question

a.I,II,III,IV

b.III,I,IV,II

c.II,IV,I,III

d.IV,III,II,I

16. There must be alteration between active play and __________

a.Group play

b.Solitary play

c.Parallel play

d.Quiet play

17. Question

a.II,VI,III,IV

b.I,III,VI,V

c.I,II,IV,V

d.III,IV,I,II

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

a.CAPA

b.RACA

c.NARA

d.CARA

19. From which plant source is gluten derived?

a.Soya

b.Rice

c.Wheat

d.Corn

20. Question

a.II and IV are correct

b. I and IV are correct.

c. I and II are correct.

d. I, III and IV are correct.

21. 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

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

a.Year 1998 and 2004

b.Year 1998 and 2003

c.Year 1999 and 2004

d.Year 1999 and 2003

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

a. Lady Harding

b. Lady Irwin

c.Lady the Irwin

d.Lady Shri Ram College

24. 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.Oral feeding and easy to chew

d.Nasogastric feeding and nutrition

25. Releasing pent up emotional energy is

a.Mental Balance

b.Body control

c.Emotional Catharsis

d.Emotional Security

26. The fortificant used in iodized salt is

a.Potassium iodide

b.Potassium iodate

c.Sodium iodide

d.Sodium iodate

27. Question

a.iii and iv

b.i and iv

c.i and ii

d.ii and iv

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

a.Aari

b.Gavanti

c.Murgi

d.Menthi

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

a.Noam Chomsky

b.B.F. Skinner

c.Albert Bandura

d.Jane Elliot

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

a.Phanda

b.Murri

c.Menthi

d.Dabka

31. The period of development of human embryo is

a.2 – 8 weeks

b.2 – 6 weeks

c.2 – 4 weeks

d.1 – 8 weeks

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

a.Block

b.Stencil

c.Screen

d.Duplex

33. Question

a.iii and iv

b.ii and iv

c.i and ii

d.i and iii

34. 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 fibre diet and regular diet

c.High protein diet and mechanical soft diet

d.Low protein diet and mechanical soft diet

35. Disability in reading is called

a.Dyslexia

b.Aphasia

c.Dysgraphia

d.Hemophillia

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

a.Enzymes

b.Pesticides

c.Moisture

d.Exposure to light

37. Vanaspati is an adulterant in

a.Ghee and butter

b.Malt

c.Haldi

d.Saffron

38. 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 200

b.Class 400

c.Class 500

d.class 100

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

a.Controlling the availability of oxygen

b.Lowering of temperature

c.Removal of water

d.Reduction of pH

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

a.Manual and Pedal

b.Pedal and Torsal

c.Pedal and Mental

d.Torsal and Manual

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

a.Oscillating hook

b.Freed Dog

c.Thread take up lever

d.Pressure foot

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

a.35 mg/day

b.32 mg/day

c.28 mg/day

d.27 mg/day

43. 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

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

a.Anganwadis

b.Day care centres

c.Training institutes

d.Crèche

45. scale in a managerial grid indicates :

a.Being popular and 'in'

b.Making contribution that makes a differene

c.Desire to Hang on

d.Seeking acceptane and approval

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

a.1963, juvenile delinquents

b.1965, special need children

c.1954, disabled children

d.1964, abandoned children

47. Question

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

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

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

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

48. Question

a.IV, V

b.I, III

c.II, IV

d.I, V

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

a.None of the above

b.Heat/Calories

c.Nutrients

d.Energy

50. Question

a.5, 4, and 2

b.2, 3 and 4

c.5, 2 and 6

d.1, 2 and 5

51. Salt is added in dyeing for

a.Absorption

b.All the above

c.Solubility

d.Exhaustion

52. 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

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

a.Misleading consumers

b.Minimise false labelling

c.Eliminate contamination

d.Consumer protection

54. 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.ECCE

b.Research and development and Nutraceuticals

c.School counsellor

d.In Agriculture Industry

55. 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.6 ͦ C-70 ͦ C

d. 4 ͦ C-50 ͦ C

56. The term ‘Therbligs’ was given by

a.Prang

b.Gilbreth

c.Denmann

d.Mundell

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

a.Industrial psychology

b. Anthropometry

c.Physiology

d.Biometrics

58. 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.Multi-units

d.Respite homes

59. Codex India is located at _________

a.Department of Agriculture and Cooperation

b.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

c.Directorate General of Health

d.Ministry of food processing Industries

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

a.Planning, organisation, implementation, feedback

b.Planning, organisation, feedback, implementation

c.Planning, feedback, organisation, implementation

d.Planning, implementation, organisation, feedback

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

a.Adulthood

b.Childhood

c.Infancy

d.Adolescence

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

a.Radiation

b.Conduction

c.Convection

d.Induction

63. A clear fluid diet supplies

a.Only proteins and carbohydrates

b.Both (A) & (B)

c.Only minerals and vitamins

d.Only carbohydrates and calories

64. Question

a.I, II, IV

b.I, II, V

c.III, V, IV

d.V, I, II

65. 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

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

a.Rotary

b.Mirror

c.Drop

d.Satin

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

a.Suction counter table

b.Steam dolly

c.Tunnel finisher

d.Carousel jeans finisher

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

a.< 30 ng/dl

b.< 5 ng/dl

c.< 20 ng/dl

d.< 10 ng/dl

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

a.Labourer

b.Entrepreneur

c.Unskilled worker

d.Wage employed person

70. One of the motifs used in Bandhani is

a.Vajra

b.Burfi

c.Ladoo-Jalebi

d.Gopuram

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

a.Body weight 55 kg and height 1.61 m

b.Body weight 48 kg and height 1.56 m

c.Body weight 50 kg and height 1.40 m

d.Body weight 52 kg and height 1.37 m

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

a.Warli Painting-Maharashtra

b.Shola Craft-Karnataka

c.Coconut craft-Kerala

d.Bamboo craft –Assam

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

a.25 - 50

b.50 - 75

c.0 - 25

d.75 - 100

74. 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

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

a.Primary level- PHC

b.Tertiary level- AIIMS

c.Tertiary level- CHC

d.Secondary level- CHC

76. What is the primary reason for blanching food?

a.Inactivates enzymes in food

b.Prevents food from drying

c.Cleans the food

d.Prevents pest inestation

77. Question

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

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

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

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

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

a.Every 40 minutes

b.Every 20 minutes

c.Every 5 minutes

d.Every 10 minutes

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.Nutrition and nasogastric feeding

c. Intravenous feeding, which provides sustenance

d.Oral feeding, which is simple to chew

80. Question

a.i and iii

b.ii and iv

c.i and ii

d.iii and iv

81. 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.lacks emotional stability

d.Suffeers from various health problesm

82. Question

a.i and iv

b.iii and iv

c.ii and iv

d.i and ii

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

a.Type of fabric

b.Type of thread

c.Tension of thread

d.Stitch length

84. Question

a.4,5 and 1

b.1,2 and 3

c.2,3, and 5

d.1,2, and 5

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

a.8-12 months

b.10-12 months

c.6-8 months

d.9-10 months

86. 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

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

a.Protection

b.Adornment

c.Modesty

d.Individuality

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

a.Squirty to Gain

b.Scalar Chain

c.Stability of Tenure

d.Esprit De Corps

89. 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 Contamination

b.Food intoxication

c.Food Adulteration

d.Food infestation

90. 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.d and a

c.c and d

d.a and b

91. 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

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

a.Food Technology

b.food Manufacturing

c.Food Science

d.Food Processing

93. Question

a.3,4,2,1

b.4,3,1,2

c.2,1, 4, 3

d.1,2,3,4

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

a.Pathologival tests

b.Anthropometry

c.Biochemical test

d.None of the above

95. Sociometry is a tool to measure child’s

a.Intelligence level

b.Relationship with parents

c.Relationship with peers

d. Behaviour problems

96. 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

97. “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.Piaget

c.Sigmund Freud

d.Maria Montessori

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

a.Industrail Sector

b.Formal Sector

c.Corporate Sector

d.Informal Sector

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

d. Preventive approach to ensure food safety

100. HDL is synthesised and secreted from ____________

a.Muscles

b.Kidneys

c.Liver

d.Pancreas

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