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

a.Oscillating hook

b.Freed Dog

c.Pressure foot

d.Thread take up lever

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

a.Convection

b.Conduction

c.Radiation

d.Induction

3. Question

a.i and iii

b.ii and iv

c.iii and iv

d.i and ii

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

a.None of the above

b.Nutrients

c.Heat/Calories

d.Energy

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

a.Prevention of complications

b.Correction of nutritional deficiency

c.Knowledge of traditional cuisine

d.Modification of existing diet

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

a.Tertiary level- CHC

b.Primary level- PHC

c.Tertiary level- AIIMS

d.Secondary level- CHC

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

a.Coconut craft-Kerala

b.Warli Painting-Maharashtra

c.Bamboo craft –Assam

d.Shola Craft-Karnataka

8. Question

a.3,4,2,1

b.1,2,3,4

c.2,1, 4, 3

d.4,3,1,2

9. 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.Respite homes

c.Mobile care unit

d.Day Care

10. Question

a.I, V

b.II, IV

c.I, III

d.IV, V

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

a.Modesty

b.Individuality

c.Adornment

d.Protection

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

a.Gavanti

b.Menthi

c.Murgi

d.Aari

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

a.Mirror

b.Drop

c.Rotary

d.Satin

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

a.Nutrition and nasogastric feeding

b. Intravenous feeding, which provides sustenance

c.Tube feeding, which is simple to digest

d.Oral feeding, which is simple to chew

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

a.1964, abandoned children

b.1963, juvenile delinquents

c.1965, special need children

d.1954, disabled children

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

a. Haemoglobin estimation

b.Blood Pressure

c.Urinary iodine

d.Serum retinol

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

a.RACA

b.CARA

c.NARA

d.CAPA

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

a.Albert Bandura

b.B.F. Skinner

c.Jane Elliot

d.Noam Chomsky

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

a.Every 10 minutes

b.Every 20 minutes

c.Every 5 minutes

d.Every 40 minutes

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

a.Year 1998 and 2004

b.Year 1999 and 2004

c.Year 1999 and 2003

d.Year 1998 and 2003

21. 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.ECCE

c.In Agriculture Industry

d.School counsellor

22. Codex India is located at _________

a.Ministry of food processing Industries

b.Department of Agriculture and Cooperation

c.Directorate General of Health

d.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

23. Electromyography is a method used for measuring

a.Electric phenomenon occurring in the bones

b.Muscle fatigue

c.Electric phenomenon occurring in the muscle

d.Efficiency of tissues

24. Question

a.II, IV and V are correct

b.II, III and IV are correct

c.I, II and III are correct.

d. III, IV and V are correct

25. Salt is added in dyeing for

a.Exhaustion

b.Absorption

c.Solubility

d.All the above

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

a.Food Processing

b.Food Technology

c.Food Science

d.food Manufacturing

27. 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 Adulteration

c.Food intoxication

d.Food Contamination

28. scale in a managerial grid indicates :

a.Seeking acceptane and approval

b.Desire to Hang on

c.Being popular and 'in'

d.Making contribution that makes a differene

29. 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. 4 ͦ C-50 ͦ C

d.6 ͦ C-70 ͦ C

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

a.Pedal and Mental

b.Manual and Pedal

c.Torsal and Manual

d.Pedal and Torsal

31. Question

a. I and II are correct.

b. I, III and IV are correct.

c.II and IV are correct

d. I and IV are correct.

32. 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

33. Question

a.I,III,VI,V

b.III,IV,I,II

c.II,VI,III,IV

d.I,II,IV,V

34. Question

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

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

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

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

35. Question

a.5, 2 and 6

b.5, 4, and 2

c.1, 2 and 5

d.2, 3 and 4

36. One of the motifs used in Bandhani is

a.Gopuram

b.Vajra

c.Ladoo-Jalebi

d.Burfi

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

a.Adulthood

b.Childhood

c.Adolescence

d.Infancy

38. 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 ECE

b.Diploma in HR

c.PG Diploma in ECE

d.Diploma in dietetics

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

a.Body weight 52 kg and height 1.37 m

b.Body weight 48 kg and height 1.56 m

c.Body weight 55 kg and height 1.61 m

d.Body weight 50 kg and height 1.40 m

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

a.Physiology

b.Industrial psychology

c.Biometrics

d. Anthropometry

41. Question

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

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

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

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

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

a.Diet survey

b.Detailed information on diet and medication histories

c.Relating the information on laboratory and physical measurements

d.Anthropometric measurements

43. 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

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

a.Shade

b.Crèche

c.Canteen

d.First aid

45. Degree of polymerization for polyester ranges between

a.140-165

b.50-70

c.90-115

d.115-140

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

a.High protein diet and mechanical soft diet

b.Low protein diet and mechanical soft diet

c.Low fibre diet and liquid diet

d.High fibre diet and regular diet

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

a.Dabka

b.Phanda

c.Menthi

d.Murri

48. A clear fluid diet supplies

a.Only carbohydrates and calories

b.Only minerals and vitamins

c.Only proteins and carbohydrates

d.Both (A) & (B)

49. Question

a.ii and iv

b.i and iii

c.iii and iv

d.i and ii

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

a.Moisture

b.Exposure to light

c.Pesticides

d.Enzymes

51. Question

a.II,IV,I,III

b.I,II,III,IV

c.IV,III,II,I

d.III,I,IV,II

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

a.Nasogastric feeding and nutrition

b.Oral feeding and easy to chew

c.Intravenous feeding to get nourishment

d.Tube feeding and easy to digest

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

a.Minimise false labelling

b.Eliminate contamination

c.Consumer protection

d.Misleading consumers

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

a.Ergonomics

b.Engineering

c.Ecology

d.Automation

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

a.71-90 decible

b.56-70 decible

c.26-40 decible

d.41-55 decible

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

a.None of the above

b.Pathologival tests

c.Anthropometry

d.Biochemical test

57. Question

a.iii and iv

b.i and iv

c.i and ii

d.ii and iv

58. 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

59. Sociometry is a tool to measure child’s

a.Intelligence level

b.Relationship with parents

c. Behaviour problems

d.Relationship with peers

60. There must be alteration between active play and __________

a.Parallel play

b.Group play

c.Solitary play

d.Quiet play

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

a.Tension of thread

b.Type of fabric

c.Type of thread

d.Stitch length

62. “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.Maria Montessori

c.Sigmund Freud

d.Piaget

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

a.75 - 100

b.50 - 75

c.25 - 50

d.0 - 25

64. 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

65. From which plant source is gluten derived?

a.Corn

b.Soya

c.Wheat

d.Rice

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

a.Tunnel finisher

b.Steam dolly

c.Suction counter table

d.Carousel jeans finisher

67. 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

68. 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.b and c

d.c and d

69. Vanaspati is an adulterant in

a.Ghee and butter

b.Haldi

c.Saffron

d.Malt

70. 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 100

b.Class 200

c.Class 500

d.Class 400

71. HDL is synthesised and secreted from ____________

a.Liver

b.Kidneys

c.Pancreas

d.Muscles

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

a.5% increase

b.7% increase

c.7% decrese

d.5% decrease

73. Question

a.III, V, IV

b.I, II, IV

c.V, I, II

d.I, II, V

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

a.Stencil

b.Block

c.Screen

d.Duplex

75. ‘GOTS’ stands for:

a.Global Organic Textile Standards

b.Global Organic Terms and Standards

c.Global Ozone Textile Services

d.Global Organic Textile Specifications

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

a.Congnitive development

b.Language development

c.Good management skill

d.Fiine motor acitivity

77. The homogenization of milk is done ______________

a.To help making cheese

b.To enhance nutritive quality

c.To destroy pathogen

d.To disperse fat molecules

78. 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 Shah

b.Ms Kalyani Mazumdar Shaw

c.Ms. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

d.Ms. Kusum Mazumdar Shaw

79. International Literacy Day is celebrated on

a.8th November

b.8th August

c.8th October

d.8th September

80. The term ‘Therbligs’ was given by

a.Gilbreth

b.Prang

c.Denmann

d.Mundell

81. 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

82. Disability in reading is called

a.Dyslexia

b.Hemophillia

c.Dysgraphia

d.Aphasia

83. The fortificant used in iodized salt is

a.Potassium iodate

b.Sodium iodate

c.Sodium iodide

d.Potassium iodide

84. Question

a.i and ii

b.iii and iv

c.i and iv

d.ii and iv

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

a.Enables only producers to utilise resources efficiently

b. Preventive approach to ensure food safety

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

d.Assures consistently good quality products

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

a.9-10 months

b.8-12 months

c.10-12 months

d.6-8 months

87. Releasing pent up emotional energy is

a.Emotional Security

b.Emotional Catharsis

c.Body control

d.Mental Balance

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

a.Day care centres

b.Anganwadis

c.Training institutes

d.Crèche

89. 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

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

a.Scalar Chain

b.Esprit De Corps

c.Squirty to Gain

d.Stability of Tenure

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

a.4.6 pH

b.5.4 pH

c.6.6 pH

d.4.2 pH

92. What is the primary reason for blanching food?

a.Inactivates enzymes in food

b.Cleans the food

c.Prevents pest inestation

d.Prevents food from drying

93. The period of development of human embryo is

a.2 – 8 weeks

b.2 – 6 weeks

c.1 – 8 weeks

d.2 – 4 weeks

94. 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.Suffeers from various health problesm

d.lacks emotional stability

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

a.Labourer

b.Entrepreneur

c.Wage employed person

d.Unskilled worker

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

a.Formal Sector

b.Informal Sector

c.Corporate Sector

d.Industrail Sector

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

a.Lowering of temperature

b.Removal of water

c.Controlling the availability of oxygen

d.Reduction of pH

98. Question

a.III, IV, V

b. I, III, V

c. II, III, IV

d. I, II, III

99. Question

a.1,2 and 3

b.2,3, and 5

c.4,5 and 1

d.1,2, and 5

100. Question

a.iii and iv

b.i and ii

c.ii and iv

d.i and iii

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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