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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 exam pattern 2022 and other entrance exams, so that you can have a fair idea about exam trends that will be followed for various entrance exams.

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

a.Lady the Irwin

b. Lady Irwin

c. Lady Harding

d.Lady Shri Ram College

2. 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

3. There must be alteration between active play and __________

a.Parallel play

b.Solitary play

c.Quiet play

d.Group play

4. 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.Respite homes

b.Day Care

c.Multi-units

d.Mobile care unit

5. Question

a.1,2 and 3

b.1,2, and 5

c.4,5 and 1

d.2,3, and 5

6. Vanaspati is an adulterant in

a.Ghee and butter

b.Saffron

c.Malt

d.Haldi

7. 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

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

a.Shola Craft-Karnataka

b.Warli Painting-Maharashtra

c.Coconut craft-Kerala

d.Bamboo craft –Assam

9. 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

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

a.Pathologival tests

b.Anthropometry

c.Biochemical test

d.None of the above

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

a.Training institutes

b.Anganwadis

c.Crèche

d.Day care centres

12. scale in a managerial grid indicates :

a.Making contribution that makes a differene

b.Seeking acceptane and approval

c.Desire to Hang on

d.Being popular and 'in'

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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.a and b

c.c and d

d.b and c

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

a.Thread take up lever

b.Freed Dog

c.Oscillating hook

d.Pressure foot

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

a.Modesty

b.Individuality

c.Adornment

d.Protection

18. 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

19. Question

a.5, 2 and 6

b.1, 2 and 5

c.5, 4, and 2

d.2, 3 and 4

20. A clear fluid diet supplies

a.Only proteins and carbohydrates

b.Both (A) & (B)

c.Only carbohydrates and calories

d.Only minerals and vitamins

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

a.Drop

b.Mirror

c.Rotary

d.Satin

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

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

b.Enables only producers to utilise resources efficiently

c. Preventive approach to ensure food safety

d.Assures consistently good quality products

23. Electromyography is a method used for measuring

a.Electric phenomenon occurring in the bones

b.Efficiency of tissues

c.Electric phenomenon occurring in the muscle

d.Muscle fatigue

24. 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 dietetics

b.Diploma in HR

c.PG Diploma in ECE

d.Diploma in ECE

25. The fortificant used in iodized salt is

a.Sodium iodate

b.Potassium iodide

c.Potassium iodate

d.Sodium iodide

26. Question

a.II,IV,I,III

b.IV,III,II,I

c.I,II,III,IV

d.III,I,IV,II

27. From which plant source is gluten derived?

a.Rice

b.Wheat

c.Corn

d.Soya

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

a.Automation

b.Engineering

c.Ergonomics

d.Ecology

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

a.28 mg/day

b.32 mg/day

c.27 mg/day

d.35 mg/day

30. Question

a.II,VI,III,IV

b.I,III,VI,V

c.III,IV,I,II

d.I,II,IV,V

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

a.Knowledge of traditional cuisine

b.Prevention of complications

c.Correction of nutritional deficiency

d.Modification of existing diet

32. 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

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

a.Tertiary level- CHC

b.Secondary level- CHC

c.Primary level- PHC

d.Tertiary level- AIIMS

34. Salt is added in dyeing for

a.Absorption

b.All the above

c.Exhaustion

d.Solubility

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

a.Aari

b.Menthi

c.Murgi

d.Gavanti

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

a.High fibre diet and regular diet

b.High protein diet and mechanical soft diet

c.Low protein diet and mechanical soft diet

d.Low fibre diet and liquid diet

37. Question

a. III, IV and V are correct

b.I, II and III are correct.

c.II, IV and V are correct

d.II, III and IV are correct

38. Question

a.II, IV

b.I, III

c.I, V

d.IV, V

39. 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.In Agriculture Industry

c.Research and development and Nutraceuticals

d.ECCE

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

a.Nutrition and nasogastric feeding

b.Tube feeding, which is simple to digest

c. Intravenous feeding, which provides sustenance

d.Oral feeding, which is simple to chew

41. Question

a.ii and iv

b.i and ii

c.i and iii

d.iii and iv

42. The term ‘Therbligs’ was given by

a.Mundell

b.Denmann

c.Gilbreth

d.Prang

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

a.< 10 ng/dl

b.< 20 ng/dl

c.< 5 ng/dl

d.< 30 ng/dl

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

a.B.F. Skinner

b.Jane Elliot

c.Noam Chomsky

d.Albert Bandura

45. Question

a. I and II are correct.

b.II and IV are correct

c. I and IV are correct.

d. I, III and IV are correct.

46. 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

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

a.Enzymes

b.Moisture

c.Exposure to light

d.Pesticides

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

a.Induction

b.Conduction

c.Radiation

d.Convection

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

a. Haemoglobin estimation

b.Serum retinol

c.Blood Pressure

d.Urinary iodine

50. 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 100

d.Class 500

51. 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

52. Question

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

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

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

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

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

a.Biometrics

b.Physiology

c.Industrial psychology

d. Anthropometry

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

a.Planning, feedback, organisation, implementation

b.Planning, implementation, organisation, feedback

c.Planning, organisation, feedback, implementation

d.Planning, organisation, implementation, feedback

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

a.Dabka

b.Murri

c.Menthi

d.Phanda

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

a.Corporate Sector

b.Formal Sector

c.Informal Sector

d.Industrail Sector

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

a.Adolescence

b.Adulthood

c.Infancy

d.Childhood

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

a.Tunnel finisher

b.Suction counter table

c.Steam dolly

d.Carousel jeans finisher

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

a.Duplex

b.Stencil

c.Screen

d.Block

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

a.Every 5 minutes

b.Every 20 minutes

c.Every 10 minutes

d.Every 40 minutes

61. Question

a.ii and iv

b.i and iv

c.iii and iv

d.i and ii

62. 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

63. Question

a.III, V, IV

b.I, II, V

c.V, I, II

d.I, II, IV

64. Question

a.i and ii

b.i and iii

c.iii and iv

d.ii and iv

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

a.SBP>140, DBP>80

b.SBP<120, DBP<80

c. SBP>120, DBP>90

d.SBP>120, DBP>80

66. International Literacy Day is celebrated on

a.8th August

b.8th November

c.8th October

d.8th September

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

a.75 - 100

b.0 - 25

c.25 - 50

d.50 - 75

68. 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.Diet survey

d.Detailed information on diet and medication histories

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

a.7% decrese

b.5% decrease

c.5% increase

d.7% increase

70. 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.6 ͦ C-70 ͦ C

d.2 ͦ C-30 ͦ C

71. 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 infestation

b.Food intoxication

c.Food Adulteration

d.Food Contamination

72. 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

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

a.Nutraceuticals

b. Medical foods

c.Antioxidants

d.Phytochemicals

74. Question

a.2,1, 4, 3

b.1,2,3,4

c.3,4,2,1

d.4,3,1,2

75. Degree of polymerization for polyester ranges between

a.50-70

b.90-115

c.115-140

d.140-165

76. The period of development of human embryo is

a.2 – 6 weeks

b.2 – 8 weeks

c.2 – 4 weeks

d.1 – 8 weeks

77. 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

78. Question

a. I, III, V

b. I, II, III

c.III, IV, V

d. II, III, IV

79. One of the motifs used in Bandhani is

a.Ladoo-Jalebi

b.Vajra

c.Gopuram

d.Burfi

80. “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.Piaget

c.Vygotsky

d.Maria Montessori

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

a.71-90 decible

b.26-40 decible

c.41-55 decible

d.56-70 decible

82. 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

83. Codex India is located at _________

a.Directorate General of Health

b.Ministry of food processing Industries

c.Department of Agriculture and Cooperation

d.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

84. Disability in reading is called

a.Aphasia

b.Hemophillia

c.Dyslexia

d.Dysgraphia

85. Question

a.i and iii

b.i and ii

c.iii and iv

d.ii and iv

86. ‘GOTS’ stands for:

a.Global Ozone Textile Services

b.Global Organic Textile Standards

c.Global Organic Textile Specifications

d.Global Organic Terms and Standards

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

a.5.4 pH

b.4.2 pH

c.4.6 pH

d.6.6 pH

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

a.Crèche

b.Shade

c.Canteen

d.First aid

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

a.Congnitive development

b.Good management skill

c.Language development

d.Fiine motor acitivity

90. Sociometry is a tool to measure child’s

a. Behaviour problems

b.Relationship with peers

c.Relationship with parents

d.Intelligence level

91. 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

92. Question

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

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

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

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

93. Question

a.i and iv

b.ii and iv

c.i and ii

d.iii and iv

94. HDL is synthesised and secreted from ____________

a.Liver

b.Kidneys

c.Pancreas

d.Muscles

95. What is the primary reason for blanching food?

a.Inactivates enzymes in food

b.Prevents pest inestation

c.Cleans the food

d.Prevents food from drying

96. 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.SOS Village

d.Observation home

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

a.Type of thread

b.Tension of thread

c.Type of fabric

d.Stitch length

98. 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

99. Releasing pent up emotional energy is

a.Mental Balance

b.Emotional Security

c.Emotional Catharsis

d.Body control

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

a.None of the above

b.Energy

c.Nutrients

d.Heat/Calories

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