CUET 2024 Home Science MCQs for Practice

Home Science MCQ Question Answers for CUET 2024

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 2024 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.

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

a.Body weight 50 kg and height 1.40 m

b.Body weight 55 kg and height 1.61 m

c.Body weight 52 kg and height 1.37 m

d.Body weight 48 kg and height 1.56 m

2. Question

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

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

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

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

3. 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.

4. Vanaspati is an adulterant in

a.Malt

b.Haldi

c.Ghee and butter

d.Saffron

5. Releasing pent up emotional energy is

a.Mental Balance

b.Body control

c.Emotional Catharsis

d.Emotional Security

6. 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

7. 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 2003

c.Year 1998 and 2004

d.Year 1999 and 2004

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

a.Gavanti

b.Menthi

c.Murgi

d.Aari

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

a.Serum retinol

b.Urinary iodine

c. Haemoglobin estimation

d.Blood Pressure

10. A clear fluid diet supplies

a.Only minerals and vitamins

b.Both (A) & (B)

c.Only carbohydrates and calories

d.Only proteins and carbohydrates

11. 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 500

c.class 100

d.Class 400

12. The period of development of human embryo is

a.2 – 6 weeks

b.1 – 8 weeks

c.2 – 4 weeks

d.2 – 8 weeks

13. One of the motifs used in Bandhani is

a.Vajra

b.Burfi

c.Gopuram

d.Ladoo-Jalebi

14. HDL is synthesised and secreted from ____________

a.Liver

b.Kidneys

c.Muscles

d.Pancreas

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

a.1954, disabled children

b.1963, juvenile delinquents

c.1965, special need children

d.1964, abandoned children

16. 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

17. Question

a.ii and iv

b.iii and iv

c.i and ii

d.i and iii

18. Sociometry is a tool to measure child’s

a.Relationship with peers

b.Intelligence level

c. Behaviour problems

d.Relationship with parents

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

a.4.2 pH

b.5.4 pH

c.6.6 pH

d.4.6 pH

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

a.Stability of Tenure

b.Esprit De Corps

c.Squirty to Gain

d.Scalar Chain

21. What is the primary reason for blanching food?

a.Prevents food from drying

b.Prevents pest inestation

c.Cleans the food

d.Inactivates enzymes in food

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

a.None of the above

b.Heat/Calories

c.Energy

d.Nutrients

23. 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

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

a.Shade

b.Crèche

c.Canteen

d.First aid

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

a.Every 40 minutes

b.Every 5 minutes

c.Every 10 minutes

d.Every 20 minutes

26. The fortificant used in iodized salt is

a.Sodium iodide

b.Potassium iodate

c.Sodium iodate

d.Potassium iodide

27. scale in a managerial grid indicates :

a.Desire to Hang on

b.Being popular and 'in'

c.Seeking acceptane and approval

d.Making contribution that makes a differene

28. Question

a.3,4,2,1

b.4,3,1,2

c.1,2,3,4

d.2,1, 4, 3

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

a.Conduction

b.Induction

c.Radiation

d.Convection

30. 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

31. Question

a.iii and iv

b.i and ii

c.ii and iv

d.i and iv

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

a.Planning, implementation, organisation, feedback

b.Planning, feedback, organisation, implementation

c.Planning, organisation, feedback, implementation

d.Planning, organisation, implementation, feedback

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

a.Removal of water

b.Controlling the availability of oxygen

c.Reduction of pH

d.Lowering of temperature

34. “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.Maria Montessori

c.Vygotsky

d.Piaget

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

a.Entrepreneur

b.Unskilled worker

c.Labourer

d.Wage employed person

36. 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 infestation

d.Food Contamination

37. 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.Special home

d.Observation home

38. Question

a.I, V

b.II, IV

c.I, III

d.IV, V

39. The homogenization of milk is done ______________

a.To disperse fat molecules

b.To destroy pathogen

c.To enhance nutritive quality

d.To help making cheese

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

a.Adornment

b.Modesty

c.Protection

d.Individuality

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

a.32 mg/day

b.27 mg/day

c.35 mg/day

d.28 mg/day

42. Question

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

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

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

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

43. 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

44. A resilient child is one who :

a.Gives up easily on tasks of endurance

b.Bounces back fom circumstances that would harm most others

c.lacks emotional stability

d.Suffeers from various health problesm

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

a. SBP>120, DBP>90

b.SBP<120, DBP<80

c.SBP>120, DBP>80

d.SBP>140, DBP>80

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

a.None of the above

b.Pathologival tests

c.Anthropometry

d.Biochemical test

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

a.Antioxidants

b.Phytochemicals

c.Nutraceuticals

d. Medical foods

48. International Literacy Day is celebrated on

a.8th October

b.8th September

c.8th November

d.8th August

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

a.Exposure to light

b.Enzymes

c.Moisture

d.Pesticides

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

a.Misleading consumers

b.Consumer protection

c.Minimise false labelling

d.Eliminate contamination

51. Question

a.iii and iv

b.ii and iv

c.i and iv

d.i and ii

52. Electromyography is a method used for measuring

a.Muscle fatigue

b.Efficiency of tissues

c.Electric phenomenon occurring in the muscle

d.Electric phenomenon occurring in the bones

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

a. Anthropometry

b.Industrial psychology

c.Physiology

d.Biometrics

54. Question

a.4,5 and 1

b.1,2, and 5

c.2,3, and 5

d.1,2 and 3

55. Question

a.I,II,IV,V

b.III,IV,I,II

c.I,III,VI,V

d.II,VI,III,IV

56. ‘GOTS’ stands for:

a.Global Ozone Textile Services

b.Global Organic Textile Standards

c.Global Organic Textile Specifications

d.Global Organic Terms and Standards

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

a.Diet survey

b.Relating the information on laboratory and physical measurements

c.Anthropometric measurements

d.Detailed information on diet and medication histories

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

a.Steam dolly

b.Tunnel finisher

c.Suction counter table

d.Carousel jeans finisher

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

a.Congnitive development

b.Good management skill

c.Fiine motor acitivity

d.Language development

60. Degree of polymerization for polyester ranges between

a.50-70

b.115-140

c.140-165

d.90-115

61. There must be alteration between active play and __________

a.Group play

b.Quiet play

c.Parallel play

d.Solitary play

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

a.Type of thread

b.Tension of thread

c.Stitch length

d.Type of fabric

63. 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

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

a.Automation

b.Ecology

c.Ergonomics

d.Engineering

65. Disability in reading is called

a.Dysgraphia

b.Dyslexia

c.Hemophillia

d.Aphasia

66. Salt is added in dyeing for

a.Solubility

b.All the above

c.Absorption

d.Exhaustion

67. From which plant source is gluten derived?

a.Rice

b.Soya

c.Corn

d.Wheat

68. 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. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

b.Ms. Kusum Mazumdar Shaw

c.Ms Kalyani Mazumdar Shaw

d.Ms Kiran Mazumdar Shah

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

a.RACA

b.NARA

c.CARA

d.CAPA

70. 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.PG Diploma in ECE

d.Diploma in ECE

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

a.10-12 months

b.8-12 months

c.9-10 months

d.6-8 months

72. Question

a.III,I,IV,II

b.II,IV,I,III

c.IV,III,II,I

d.I,II,III,IV

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

a.0 - 25

b.50 - 75

c.25 - 50

d.75 - 100

74. 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

75. 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.In Agriculture Industry

c.School counsellor

d.ECCE

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

a.Phanda

b.Dabka

c.Menthi

d.Murri

77. Codex India is located at _________

a.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

b.Department of Agriculture and Cooperation

c.Ministry of food processing Industries

d.Directorate General of Health

78. Question

a.I, II, IV

b.V, I, II

c.III, V, IV

d.I, II, V

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

a.Prevention of complications

b.Knowledge of traditional cuisine

c.Correction of nutritional deficiency

d.Modification of existing diet

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

a.56-70 decible

b.26-40 decible

c.41-55 decible

d.71-90 decible

81. 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.Oral feeding and easy to chew

d.Tube feeding and easy to digest

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

a.Jane Elliot

b.B.F. Skinner

c.Albert Bandura

d.Noam Chomsky

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

a.Drop

b.Satin

c.Rotary

d.Mirror

84. 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.Primary level- PHC

d.Tertiary level- CHC

85. Question

a. I and II are correct.

b.II and IV are correct

c. I, III and IV are correct.

d. I and IV are correct.

86. 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

87. Question

a.5, 4, and 2

b.2, 3 and 4

c.1, 2 and 5

d.5, 2 and 6

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

a.Childhood

b.Adolescence

c.Adulthood

d.Infancy

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

a.Corporate Sector

b.Informal Sector

c.Industrail Sector

d.Formal Sector

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

a.< 30 ng/dl

b.< 20 ng/dl

c.< 10 ng/dl

d.< 5 ng/dl

91. 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.c and d

c.a and b

d.b and c

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

a.Assures consistently good quality products

b. Preventive approach to ensure food safety

c.Enables only producers to utilise resources efficiently

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

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

a.food Manufacturing

b.Food Processing

c.Food Technology

d.Food Science

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

a. 4 ͦ C-50 ͦ C

b. 5 ͦ C-60 ͦ C

c.2 ͦ C-30 ͦ C

d.6 ͦ C-70 ͦ C

95. Question

a. I, II, III

b. I, III, V

c.III, IV, V

d. II, III, IV

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

a.Duplex

b.Block

c.Stencil

d.Screen

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

a.Anganwadis

b.Day care centres

c.Crèche

d.Training institutes

98. Question

a.i and iii

b.i and ii

c.ii and iv

d.iii and iv

99. Question

a.i and ii

b.i and iii

c.iii and iv

d.ii and iv

100. The term ‘Therbligs’ was given by

a.Mundell

b.Denmann

c.Gilbreth

d.Prang

CUET 2024 Home Science MCQ Question Answers – Practice MCQ Questions on Home Science

Home Science MCQ Question Answers for CUET 2024

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