CUET 2026 Home Science MCQs for Practice

Home Science MCQ Question Answers for CUET 2026

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1. Question

a.ii and iv

b.i and iv

c.i and ii

d.iii and iv

2. One of the motifs used in Bandhani is

a.Vajra

b.Ladoo-Jalebi

c.Burfi

d.Gopuram

3. 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

4. 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

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

a.Aari

b.Gavanti

c.Menthi

d.Murgi

6. Question

a.III, IV, V

b. I, III, V

c. II, III, IV

d. I, II, III

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

a.Training institutes

b.Day care centres

c.Crèche

d.Anganwadis

8. 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

9. Question

a.II and IV are correct

b. I and II are correct.

c. I and IV are correct.

d. I, III and IV are correct.

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

a.Scalar Chain

b.Esprit De Corps

c.Stability of Tenure

d.Squirty to Gain

11. Question

a.III, V, IV

b.I, II, IV

c.I, II, V

d.V, I, II

12. International Literacy Day is celebrated on

a.8th August

b.8th September

c.8th November

d.8th October

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

a.41-55 decible

b.26-40 decible

c.71-90 decible

d.56-70 decible

14. ‘GOTS’ stands for:

a.Global Ozone Textile Services

b.Global Organic Textile Specifications

c.Global Organic Terms and Standards

d.Global Organic Textile Standards

15. 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 48 kg and height 1.56 m

d.Body weight 55 kg and height 1.61 m

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

a.Manual and Pedal

b.Pedal and Torsal

c.Torsal and Manual

d.Pedal and Mental

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

a.6.6 pH

b.5.4 pH

c.4.2 pH

d.4.6 pH

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

a.Enables only producers to utilise resources efficiently

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

c. Preventive approach to ensure food safety

d.Assures consistently good quality products

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

a.Infancy

b.Adulthood

c.Childhood

d.Adolescence

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

a.Type of fabric

b.Type of thread

c.Tension of thread

d.Stitch length

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

a.Jane Elliot

b.Albert Bandura

c.B.F. Skinner

d.Noam Chomsky

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

a.Antioxidants

b. Medical foods

c.Phytochemicals

d.Nutraceuticals

23. The fortificant used in iodized salt is

a.Potassium iodate

b.Sodium iodide

c.Sodium iodate

d.Potassium iodide

24. 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.Nutrition and nasogastric feeding

d. Intravenous feeding, which provides sustenance

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

a.Food Technology

b.Food Science

c.food Manufacturing

d.Food Processing

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

a.Mirror

b.Satin

c.Rotary

d.Drop

27. 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

28. 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. Kusum Mazumdar Shaw

b.Ms Kiran Mazumdar Shah

c.Ms. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

d.Ms Kalyani Mazumdar Shaw

29. 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

30. 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.Day Care

c.Mobile care unit

d.Respite homes

31. 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

32. Question

a.5, 4, and 2

b.1, 2 and 5

c.5, 2 and 6

d.2, 3 and 4

33. There must be alteration between active play and __________

a.Solitary play

b.Quiet play

c.Group play

d.Parallel play

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

a.Adornment

b.Individuality

c.Modesty

d.Protection

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

a.NARA

b.RACA

c.CAPA

d.CARA

36. Vanaspati is an adulterant in

a.Haldi

b.Saffron

c.Ghee and butter

d.Malt

37. Question

a.III,IV,I,II

b.I,III,VI,V

c.II,VI,III,IV

d.I,II,IV,V

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

a.Prevention of complications

b.Modification of existing diet

c.Correction of nutritional deficiency

d.Knowledge of traditional cuisine

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

a.Crèche

b.First aid

c.Canteen

d.Shade

40. HDL is synthesised and secreted from ____________

a.Liver

b.Kidneys

c.Muscles

d.Pancreas

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

a.Pathologival tests

b.Anthropometry

c.None of the above

d.Biochemical test

42. 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 400

b.Class 200

c.Class 500

d.class 100

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

a.Every 10 minutes

b.Every 40 minutes

c.Every 20 minutes

d.Every 5 minutes

44. Degree of polymerization for polyester ranges between

a.50-70

b.90-115

c.115-140

d.140-165

45. Releasing pent up emotional energy is

a.Emotional Catharsis

b.Mental Balance

c.Body control

d.Emotional Security

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

a.Automation

b.Engineering

c.Ergonomics

d.Ecology

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

a. 5 ͦ C-60 ͦ C

b.2 ͦ C-30 ͦ C

c.6 ͦ C-70 ͦ C

d. 4 ͦ C-50 ͦ C

48. Sociometry is a tool to measure child’s

a.Intelligence level

b. Behaviour problems

c.Relationship with parents

d.Relationship with peers

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

a.Industrial psychology

b.Physiology

c.Biometrics

d. Anthropometry

50. 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 2003

c.Year 1998 and 2004

d.Year 1999 and 2003

51. Question

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

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

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

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

52. 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.School counsellor

d.In Agriculture Industry

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

a.Screen

b.Block

c.Stencil

d.Duplex

54. 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>140, DBP>80

c. SBP>120, DBP>90

d.SBP<120, DBP<80

55. Question

a.ii and iv

b.i and iii

c.i and ii

d.iii and iv

56. Salt is added in dyeing for

a.Absorption

b.Exhaustion

c.Solubility

d.All the above

57. “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.Piaget

d.Vygotsky

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

a.None of the above

b.Energy

c.Nutrients

d.Heat/Calories

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

a. Lady Harding

b.Lady the Irwin

c.Lady Shri Ram College

d. Lady Irwin

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

a.Oscillating hook

b.Thread take up lever

c.Freed Dog

d.Pressure foot

61. Question

a.4,3,1,2

b.1,2,3,4

c.3,4,2,1

d.2,1, 4, 3

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

a.50 - 75

b.25 - 50

c.0 - 25

d.75 - 100

63. The homogenization of milk is done ______________

a.To destroy pathogen

b.To help making cheese

c.To disperse fat molecules

d.To enhance nutritive quality

64. 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

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

a.Misleading consumers

b.Minimise false labelling

c.Eliminate contamination

d.Consumer protection

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

a.32 mg/day

b.35 mg/day

c.27 mg/day

d.28 mg/day

67. 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.Lowering of temperature

d.Reduction of pH

68. scale in a managerial grid indicates :

a.Making contribution that makes a differene

b.Being popular and 'in'

c.Desire to Hang on

d.Seeking acceptane and approval

69. Which of the following foods are produced by involving lactic acid fermentation? 1 Beer, 2. Yogurt, 3. Cheese, 4. Vinegar

a.b and c

b.c and d

c.a and b

d.d and a

70. Question

a.1,2 and 3

b.2,3, and 5

c.1,2, and 5

d.4,5 and 1

71. Question

a.ii and iv

b.iii and iv

c.i and iii

d.i and ii

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

a.Menthi

b.Phanda

c.Dabka

d.Murri

73. 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

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

a.Planning, organisation, implementation, feedback

b.Planning, implementation, organisation, feedback

c.Planning, feedback, organisation, implementation

d.Planning, organisation, feedback, implementation

75. The period of development of human embryo is

a.2 – 6 weeks

b.2 – 4 weeks

c.1 – 8 weeks

d.2 – 8 weeks

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

a. Haemoglobin estimation

b.Blood Pressure

c.Urinary iodine

d.Serum retinol

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

a.Convection

b.Radiation

c.Conduction

d.Induction

78. 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 fibre diet and regular diet

c.High protein diet and mechanical soft diet

d.Low protein diet and mechanical soft diet

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

a.Primary level- PHC

b.Tertiary level- AIIMS

c.Tertiary level- CHC

d.Secondary level- CHC

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

a.Moisture

b.Pesticides

c.Exposure to light

d.Enzymes

81. A clear fluid diet supplies

a.Both (A) & (B)

b.Only proteins and carbohydrates

c.Only carbohydrates and calories

d.Only minerals and vitamins

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

a.< 30 ng/dl

b.< 10 ng/dl

c.< 5 ng/dl

d.< 20 ng/dl

83. Question

a.III,I,IV,II

b.I,II,III,IV

c.II,IV,I,III

d.IV,III,II,I

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.Diploma in dietetics

b.Diploma in ECE

c.PG Diploma in ECE

d.Diploma in HR

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

a.Fiine motor acitivity

b.Good management skill

c.Congnitive development

d.Language development

86. 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 infestation

c.Food Contamination

d.Food intoxication

87. Question

a.I, II and III are correct.

b.II, IV and V are correct

c.II, III and IV are correct

d. III, IV and V are correct

88. Question

a.i and iii

b.ii and iv

c.iii and iv

d.i and ii

89. What is the primary reason for blanching food?

a.Prevents pest inestation

b.Cleans the food

c.Inactivates enzymes in food

d.Prevents food from drying

90. Question

a.iii and iv

b.ii and iv

c.i and ii

d.i and iv

91. 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

92. The term ‘Therbligs’ was given by

a.Prang

b.Denmann

c.Mundell

d.Gilbreth

93. Disability in reading is called

a.Aphasia

b.Dysgraphia

c.Hemophillia

d.Dyslexia

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

a.Formal Sector

b.Corporate Sector

c.Informal Sector

d.Industrail Sector

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

a.6-8 months

b.10-12 months

c.9-10 months

d.8-12 months

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

a.1965, special need children

b.1963, juvenile delinquents

c.1964, abandoned children

d.1954, disabled children

97. From which plant source is gluten derived?

a.Rice

b.Wheat

c.Soya

d.Corn

98. 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.Special home

c.Juvenile home

d.SOS Village

99. Codex India is located at _________

a.Ministry of food processing Industries

b.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

c.Directorate General of Health

d.Department of Agriculture and Cooperation

100. Question

a.II, IV

b.IV, V

c.I, V

d.I, III

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