CUET 2026 Home Science MCQs for Practice

Home Science MCQ Question Answers for CUET 2026

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1. The homogenization of milk is done ______________

a.To help making cheese

b.To destroy pathogen

c.To disperse fat molecules

d.To enhance nutritive quality

2. Disability in reading is called

a.Dyslexia

b.Hemophillia

c.Dysgraphia

d.Aphasia

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

a.Anganwadis

b.Training institutes

c.Crèche

d.Day care centres

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

a.Phytochemicals

b.Nutraceuticals

c. Medical foods

d.Antioxidants

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

a.Industrail Sector

b.Informal Sector

c.Corporate Sector

d.Formal Sector

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

a.Secondary level- CHC

b.Tertiary level- CHC

c.Tertiary level- AIIMS

d.Primary level- PHC

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

a.Body weight 50 kg and height 1.40 m

b.Body weight 48 kg and height 1.56 m

c.Body weight 55 kg and height 1.61 m

d.Body weight 52 kg and height 1.37 m

8. Question

a.II and IV are correct

b. I and IV are correct.

c. I, III and IV are correct.

d. I and II are correct.

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

a.Albert Bandura

b.Jane Elliot

c.B.F. Skinner

d.Noam Chomsky

10. 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.Mobile care unit

b.Day Care

c.Multi-units

d.Respite homes

11. HDL is synthesised and secreted from ____________

a.Liver

b.Pancreas

c.Kidneys

d.Muscles

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

a.6-8 months

b.8-12 months

c.9-10 months

d.10-12 months

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

a.1964, abandoned children

b.1965, special need children

c.1954, disabled children

d.1963, juvenile delinquents

14. The fortificant used in iodized salt is

a.Potassium iodate

b.Potassium iodide

c.Sodium iodide

d.Sodium iodate

15. 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

16. Question

a.i and iii

b.ii and iv

c.i and ii

d.iii and iv

17. Question

a.III, IV, V

b. I, III, V

c. II, III, IV

d. I, II, III

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

a.Oral feeding, which is simple to chew

b.Tube feeding, which is simple to digest

c. Intravenous feeding, which provides sustenance

d.Nutrition and nasogastric feeding

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

a.Intravenous feeding to get nourishment

b.Oral feeding and easy to chew

c.Nasogastric feeding and nutrition

d.Tube feeding and easy to digest

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

a.Screen

b.Duplex

c.Block

d.Stencil

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

a.32 mg/day

b.28 mg/day

c.35 mg/day

d.27 mg/day

22. Question

a.ii and iv

b.i and iii

c.i and ii

d.iii and iv

23. Vanaspati is an adulterant in

a.Ghee and butter

b.Malt

c.Haldi

d.Saffron

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

a.Pesticides

b.Moisture

c.Exposure to light

d.Enzymes

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

a.Convection

b.Induction

c.Conduction

d.Radiation

26. 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.Research and development and Nutraceuticals

d.In Agriculture Industry

27. 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

28. There must be alteration between active play and __________

a.Quiet play

b.Parallel play

c.Group play

d.Solitary play

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

a.Bamboo craft –Assam

b.Warli Painting-Maharashtra

c.Shola Craft-Karnataka

d.Coconut craft-Kerala

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

a.Pedal and Mental

b.Pedal and Torsal

c.Torsal and Manual

d.Manual and Pedal

31. What is the primary reason for blanching food?

a.Prevents food from drying

b.Prevents pest inestation

c.Inactivates enzymes in food

d.Cleans the food

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

a.71-90 decible

b.26-40 decible

c.56-70 decible

d.41-55 decible

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

a.Anthropometry

b.Biochemical test

c.Pathologival tests

d.None of the above

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

a.None of the above

b.Heat/Calories

c.Energy

d.Nutrients

35. 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.Suffeers from various health problesm

d.lacks emotional stability

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

a.Suction counter table

b.Carousel jeans finisher

c.Steam dolly

d.Tunnel finisher

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

a.Stitch length

b.Type of fabric

c.Tension of thread

d.Type of thread

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 500

c.class 100

d.Class 400

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

a.7% decrese

b.7% increase

c.5% increase

d.5% decrease

40. The period of development of human embryo is

a.1 – 8 weeks

b.2 – 6 weeks

c.2 – 8 weeks

d.2 – 4 weeks

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

a.Eliminate contamination

b.Misleading consumers

c.Minimise false labelling

d.Consumer protection

42. 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

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

a.0 - 25

b.25 - 50

c.75 - 100

d.50 - 75

44. Salt is added in dyeing for

a.Solubility

b.Exhaustion

c.Absorption

d.All the above

45. A clear fluid diet supplies

a.Only minerals and vitamins

b.Only carbohydrates and calories

c.Both (A) & (B)

d.Only proteins and carbohydrates

46. Question

a.1,2 and 3

b.4,5 and 1

c.1,2, and 5

d.2,3, and 5

47. Question

a.II, IV

b.I, V

c.IV, V

d.I, III

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

a. Anthropometry

b.Industrial psychology

c.Biometrics

d.Physiology

49. Degree of polymerization for polyester ranges between

a.140-165

b.50-70

c.90-115

d.115-140

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

a.Murri

b.Menthi

c.Phanda

d.Dabka

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

a.Crèche

b.First aid

c.Canteen

d.Shade

52. Question

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

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

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

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

53. Question

a.i and iii

b.iii and iv

c.ii and iv

d.i and ii

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

a.Mirror

b.Satin

c.Rotary

d.Drop

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

a.CAPA

b.RACA

c.CARA

d.NARA

56. Codex India is located at _________

a.Ministry of food processing Industries

b.Directorate General of Health

c.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

d.Department of Agriculture and Cooperation

57. 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

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

a.Squirty to Gain

b.Esprit De Corps

c.Stability of Tenure

d.Scalar Chain

59. “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.Maria Montessori

d.Piaget

60. The term ‘Therbligs’ was given by

a.Gilbreth

b.Denmann

c.Prang

d.Mundell

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

a.Planning, feedback, organisation, implementation

b.Planning, organisation, feedback, implementation

c.Planning, organisation, implementation, feedback

d.Planning, implementation, organisation, feedback

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

a.Pressure foot

b.Thread take up lever

c.Oscillating hook

d.Freed Dog

63. 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 intoxication

b.Food Adulteration

c.Food Contamination

d.Food infestation

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

a.Adornment

b.Individuality

c.Modesty

d.Protection

65. 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.High fibre diet and regular diet

d.Low protein diet and mechanical soft diet

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

a.< 20 ng/dl

b.< 10 ng/dl

c.< 5 ng/dl

d.< 30 ng/dl

67. Question

a.I, II, IV

b.V, I, II

c.I, II, V

d.III, V, IV

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 Kalyani Mazumdar Shaw

b.Ms. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

c.Ms Kiran Mazumdar Shah

d.Ms. Kusum Mazumdar Shaw

69. ‘GOTS’ stands for:

a.Global Organic Textile Specifications

b.Global Ozone Textile Services

c.Global Organic Terms and Standards

d.Global Organic Textile Standards

70. Question

a.II,VI,III,IV

b.I,II,IV,V

c.III,IV,I,II

d.I,III,VI,V

71. Releasing pent up emotional energy is

a.Emotional Security

b.Mental Balance

c.Emotional Catharsis

d.Body control

72. Question

a.i and iv

b.i and ii

c.ii and iv

d.iii and iv

73. Question

a.2, 3 and 4

b.5, 2 and 6

c.1, 2 and 5

d.5, 4, and 2

74. Question

a.1,2,3,4

b.2,1, 4, 3

c.3,4,2,1

d.4,3,1,2

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

a.Ecology

b.Automation

c.Engineering

d.Ergonomics

76. 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

77. Electromyography is a method used for measuring

a.Electric phenomenon occurring in the bones

b.Electric phenomenon occurring in the muscle

c.Muscle fatigue

d.Efficiency of tissues

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

a.Unskilled worker

b.Entrepreneur

c.Wage employed person

d.Labourer

79. Question

a.i and ii

b.iii and iv

c.ii and iv

d.i and iv

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

a.5.4 pH

b.4.2 pH

c.6.6 pH

d.4.6 pH

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

a.Diet survey

b.Anthropometric measurements

c.Relating the information on laboratory and physical measurements

d.Detailed information on diet and medication histories

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

a.Language development

b.Congnitive development

c.Good management skill

d.Fiine motor acitivity

83. Sociometry is a tool to measure child’s

a.Relationship with parents

b.Relationship with peers

c. Behaviour problems

d.Intelligence level

84. Question

a.IV,III,II,I

b.III,I,IV,II

c.I,II,III,IV

d.II,IV,I,III

85. International Literacy Day is celebrated on

a.8th October

b.8th September

c.8th August

d.8th November

86. 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

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

a.2 ͦ C-30 ͦ C

b.6 ͦ C-70 ͦ C

c. 4 ͦ C-50 ͦ C

d. 5 ͦ C-60 ͦ C

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

a.Every 20 minutes

b.Every 40 minutes

c.Every 10 minutes

d.Every 5 minutes

89. Question

a.I, II and III are correct.

b.II, III and IV are correct

c. III, IV and V are correct

d.II, IV and V are correct

90. scale in a managerial grid indicates :

a.Seeking acceptane and approval

b.Making contribution that makes a differene

c.Desire to Hang on

d.Being popular and 'in'

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

a.Childhood

b.Adolescence

c.Adulthood

d.Infancy

92. 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 1998 and 2003

d.Year 1999 and 2003

93. 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

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

a.Aari

b.Murgi

c.Gavanti

d.Menthi

95. One of the motifs used in Bandhani is

a.Gopuram

b.Ladoo-Jalebi

c.Vajra

d.Burfi

96. Question

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

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

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

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

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

a. Haemoglobin estimation

b.Urinary iodine

c.Blood Pressure

d.Serum retinol

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

a.Modification of existing diet

b.Knowledge of traditional cuisine

c.Correction of nutritional deficiency

d.Prevention of complications

99. 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.Special home

c.Observation home

d.SOS Village

100. From which plant source is gluten derived?

a.Soya

b.Rice

c.Corn

d.Wheat

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