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

a.Automation

b.Ecology

c.Ergonomics

d.Engineering

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

a.Planning, organisation, implementation, feedback

b.Planning, feedback, organisation, implementation

c.Planning, organisation, feedback, implementation

d.Planning, implementation, organisation, feedback

3. 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.SOS Village

b.Special home

c.Juvenile home

d.Observation home

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

a.75 - 100

b.50 - 75

c.25 - 50

d.0 - 25

5. 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

6. 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

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

a.Pedal and Mental

b.Torsal and Manual

c.Manual and Pedal

d.Pedal and Torsal

8. The fortificant used in iodized salt is

a.Sodium iodide

b.Sodium iodate

c.Potassium iodate

d.Potassium iodide

9. 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

10. 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

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

a.Day care centres

b.Training institutes

c.Crèche

d.Anganwadis

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

a. 4 ͦ C-50 ͦ C

b.6 ͦ C-70 ͦ C

c. 5 ͦ C-60 ͦ C

d.2 ͦ C-30 ͦ C

13. What is the primary reason for blanching food?

a.Prevents pest inestation

b.Cleans the food

c.Prevents food from drying

d.Inactivates enzymes in food

14. Question

a.i and ii

b.i and iii

c.ii and iv

d.iii and iv

15. 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

16. The period of development of human embryo is

a.2 – 4 weeks

b.2 – 8 weeks

c.2 – 6 weeks

d.1 – 8 weeks

17. Degree of polymerization for polyester ranges between

a.90-115

b.115-140

c.140-165

d.50-70

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

a.Scalar Chain

b.Stability of Tenure

c.Squirty to Gain

d.Esprit De Corps

19. 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

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

a.First aid

b.Shade

c.Crèche

d.Canteen

21. Question

a.I,II,III,IV

b.II,IV,I,III

c.III,I,IV,II

d.IV,III,II,I

22. A clear fluid diet supplies

a.Only minerals and vitamins

b.Only carbohydrates and calories

c.Only proteins and carbohydrates

d.Both (A) & (B)

23. Question

a.II, III and IV are correct

b.I, II and III are correct.

c. III, IV and V are correct

d.II, IV and V are correct

24. Salt is added in dyeing for

a.Solubility

b.Exhaustion

c.Absorption

d.All the above

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

a.Induction

b.Conduction

c.Convection

d.Radiation

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

a.Moisture

b.Pesticides

c.Exposure to light

d.Enzymes

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

a.Biometrics

b. Anthropometry

c.Industrial psychology

d.Physiology

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

a.Informal Sector

b.Corporate Sector

c.Industrail Sector

d.Formal Sector

29. Question

a.2, 3 and 4

b.1, 2 and 5

c.5, 4, and 2

d.5, 2 and 6

30. Question

a.i and ii

b.ii and iv

c.iii and iv

d.i and iv

31. 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.b and c

c.a and b

d.c and d

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

a.Adulthood

b.Adolescence

c.Childhood

d.Infancy

33. Question

a.ii and iv

b.iii and iv

c.i and iii

d.i and ii

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

a.Language development

b.Fiine motor acitivity

c.Good management skill

d.Congnitive development

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

a.Every 5 minutes

b.Every 40 minutes

c.Every 20 minutes

d.Every 10 minutes

36. 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 500

b.class 100

c.Class 400

d.Class 200

37. 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

38. There must be alteration between active play and __________

a.Solitary play

b.Group play

c.Parallel play

d.Quiet play

39. Question

a.II, IV

b.IV, V

c.I, III

d.I, V

40. 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

41. Vanaspati is an adulterant in

a.Saffron

b.Ghee and butter

c.Malt

d.Haldi

42. The homogenization of milk is done ______________

a.To destroy pathogen

b.To disperse fat molecules

c.To enhance nutritive quality

d.To help making cheese

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

a.Entrepreneur

b.Labourer

c.Unskilled worker

d.Wage employed person

44. Disability in reading is called

a.Dyslexia

b.Aphasia

c.Dysgraphia

d.Hemophillia

45. One of the motifs used in Bandhani is

a.Ladoo-Jalebi

b.Gopuram

c.Burfi

d.Vajra

46. Question

a. I, III and IV are correct.

b.II and IV are correct

c. I and IV are correct.

d. I and II are correct.

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

a.Modesty

b.Individuality

c.Protection

d.Adornment

48. Question

a.4,3,1,2

b.3,4,2,1

c.2,1, 4, 3

d.1,2,3,4

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

a.Lady the Irwin

b. Lady Harding

c. Lady Irwin

d.Lady Shri Ram College

50. “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.Vygotsky

c.Piaget

d.Maria Montessori

51. 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.Research and development and Nutraceuticals

c.School counsellor

d.ECCE

52. Question

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

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

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

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

53. From which plant source is gluten derived?

a.Soya

b.Corn

c.Rice

d.Wheat

54. The term ‘Therbligs’ was given by

a.Denmann

b.Gilbreth

c.Mundell

d.Prang

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

a.Energy

b.Heat/Calories

c.None of the above

d.Nutrients

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

a.Phanda

b.Dabka

c.Menthi

d.Murri

57. Question

a.I, II, V

b.V, I, II

c.III, V, IV

d.I, II, IV

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

a.Serum retinol

b.Blood Pressure

c. Haemoglobin estimation

d.Urinary iodine

59. 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.Multi-units

b.Mobile care unit

c.Respite homes

d.Day Care

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

a.< 30 ng/dl

b.< 20 ng/dl

c.< 5 ng/dl

d.< 10 ng/dl

61. 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.Phytochemicals

d.Antioxidants

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

a.1965, special need children

b.1964, abandoned children

c.1963, juvenile delinquents

d.1954, disabled children

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

a.Relating the information on laboratory and physical measurements

b.Diet survey

c.Detailed information on diet and medication histories

d.Anthropometric measurements

64. Question

a.1,2 and 3

b.4,5 and 1

c.2,3, and 5

d.1,2, and 5

65. 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. Intravenous feeding, which provides sustenance

d.Nutrition and nasogastric feeding

66. 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

67. Question

a.iii and iv

b.i and ii

c.ii and iv

d.i and iii

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

a.27 mg/day

b.35 mg/day

c.28 mg/day

d.32 mg/day

69. ‘GOTS’ stands for:

a.Global Organic Terms and Standards

b.Global Ozone Textile Services

c.Global Organic Textile Specifications

d.Global Organic Textile Standards

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

a.Mirror

b.Drop

c.Rotary

d.Satin

71. HDL is synthesised and secreted from ____________

a.Liver

b.Pancreas

c.Kidneys

d.Muscles

72. 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

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

a.Murgi

b.Menthi

c.Aari

d.Gavanti

74. 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 Processing

d.Food Science

75. 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 48 kg and height 1.56 m

d.Body weight 52 kg and height 1.37 m

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

a.Shola Craft-Karnataka

b.Bamboo craft –Assam

c.Coconut craft-Kerala

d.Warli Painting-Maharashtra

77. 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 2003

d.Year 1999 and 2004

78. Question

a.ii and iv

b.iii and iv

c.i and iv

d.i and ii

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

a.Oscillating hook

b.Pressure foot

c.Thread take up lever

d.Freed Dog

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

a.Albert Bandura

b.B.F. Skinner

c.Noam Chomsky

d.Jane Elliot

81. 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.Low protein diet and mechanical soft diet

c.High protein diet and mechanical soft diet

d.High fibre diet and regular diet

82. Sociometry is a tool to measure child’s

a.Intelligence level

b.Relationship with parents

c.Relationship with peers

d. Behaviour problems

83. Releasing pent up emotional energy is

a.Emotional Security

b.Mental Balance

c.Body control

d.Emotional Catharsis

84. 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.PG Diploma in ECE

b.Diploma in ECE

c.Diploma in HR

d.Diploma in dietetics

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

a. Preventive approach to ensure food safety

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

c.Enables only producers to utilise resources efficiently

d.Assures consistently good quality products

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

a.5% decrease

b.7% increase

c.7% decrese

d.5% increase

87. 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

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

a.Screen

b.Block

c.Stencil

d.Duplex

89. Electromyography is a method used for measuring

a.Muscle fatigue

b.Electric phenomenon occurring in the bones

c.Electric phenomenon occurring in the muscle

d.Efficiency of tissues

90. Question

a. I, II, III

b. II, III, IV

c. I, III, V

d.III, IV, V

91. 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

92. Question

a.II,VI,III,IV

b.I,II,IV,V

c.III,IV,I,II

d.I,III,VI,V

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

a.71-90 decible

b.41-55 decible

c.26-40 decible

d.56-70 decible

94. 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

95. 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.Removal of water

c.Lowering of temperature

d.Reduction of pH

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

a.None of the above

b.Biochemical test

c.Anthropometry

d.Pathologival tests

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

a.Type of fabric

b.Stitch length

c.Tension of thread

d.Type of thread

98. 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

99. International Literacy Day is celebrated on

a.8th November

b.8th October

c.8th August

d.8th September

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

a.Minimise false labelling

b.Eliminate contamination

c.Misleading consumers

d.Consumer protection

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