CUET 2025 Home Science MCQs for Practice

Home Science MCQ Question Answers for CUET 2025

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1. 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<80

c. SBP>120, DBP>90

d.SBP>140, DBP>80

2. 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

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

a. Haemoglobin estimation

b.Blood Pressure

c.Urinary iodine

d.Serum retinol

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

a.35 mg/day

b.27 mg/day

c.32 mg/day

d.28 mg/day

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

a.RACA

b.NARA

c.CARA

d.CAPA

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

a.Crèche

b.Training institutes

c.Anganwadis

d.Day care centres

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

a.Conduction

b.Convection

c.Radiation

d.Induction

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

a.food Manufacturing

b.Food Science

c.Food Technology

d.Food Processing

9. What is the primary reason for blanching food?

a.Prevents food from drying

b.Inactivates enzymes in food

c.Cleans the food

d.Prevents pest inestation

10. Question

a.5, 2 and 6

b.5, 4, and 2

c.2, 3 and 4

d.1, 2 and 5

11. 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.Oral feeding, which is simple to chew

d.Tube feeding, which is simple to digest

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

a.6-8 months

b.9-10 months

c.8-12 months

d.10-12 months

13. Electromyography is a method used for measuring

a.Muscle fatigue

b.Electric phenomenon occurring in the bones

c.Efficiency of tissues

d.Electric phenomenon occurring in the muscle

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

a.Anthropometric measurements

b.Detailed information on diet and medication histories

c.Diet survey

d.Relating the information on laboratory and physical measurements

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

a.Reduction of pH

b.Removal of water

c.Lowering of temperature

d.Controlling the availability of oxygen

16. HDL is synthesised and secreted from ____________

a.Muscles

b.Pancreas

c.Liver

d.Kidneys

17. Question

a.2,1, 4, 3

b.4,3,1,2

c.1,2,3,4

d.3,4,2,1

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

a.Torsal and Manual

b.Manual and Pedal

c.Pedal and Mental

d.Pedal and Torsal

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

a.Adornment

b.Individuality

c.Modesty

d.Protection

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

a.4.2 pH

b.5.4 pH

c.4.6 pH

d.6.6 pH

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

a.Phanda

b.Murri

c.Menthi

d.Dabka

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

a.Mirror

b.Drop

c.Satin

d.Rotary

23. The term ‘Therbligs’ was given by

a.Gilbreth

b.Denmann

c.Mundell

d.Prang

24. The homogenization of milk is done ______________

a.To destroy pathogen

b.To disperse fat molecules

c.To help making cheese

d.To enhance nutritive quality

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

a.< 5 ng/dl

b.< 10 ng/dl

c.< 30 ng/dl

d.< 20 ng/dl

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

a.Correction of nutritional deficiency

b.Knowledge of traditional cuisine

c.Prevention of complications

d.Modification of existing diet

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

a.Block

b.Duplex

c.Screen

d.Stencil

28. 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.High fibre diet and regular diet

d.Low fibre diet and liquid diet

29. Disability in reading is called

a.Hemophillia

b.Dysgraphia

c.Dyslexia

d.Aphasia

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

a.6 ͦ C-70 ͦ C

b.2 ͦ C-30 ͦ C

c. 4 ͦ C-50 ͦ C

d. 5 ͦ C-60 ͦ C

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

a.Heat/Calories

b.Nutrients

c.Energy

d.None of the above

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

a.Tunnel finisher

b.Suction counter table

c.Carousel jeans finisher

d.Steam dolly

33. 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 Contamination

c.Food infestation

d.Food Adulteration

34. Question

a. I, II, III

b. II, III, IV

c. I, III, V

d.III, IV, V

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

a.Year 1998 and 2003

b.Year 1999 and 2003

c.Year 1999 and 2004

d.Year 1998 and 2004

36. A resilient child is one who :

a.Bounces back fom circumstances that would harm most others

b.lacks emotional stability

c.Suffeers from various health problesm

d.Gives up easily on tasks of endurance

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

a.7% increase

b.7% decrese

c.5% decrease

d.5% increase

38. Question

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

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

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

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

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

a.1965, special need children

b.1954, disabled children

c.1963, juvenile delinquents

d.1964, abandoned children

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

a.75 - 100

b.0 - 25

c.50 - 75

d.25 - 50

41. Question

a.i and ii

b.i and iv

c.iii and iv

d.ii and iv

42. Sociometry is a tool to measure child’s

a. Behaviour problems

b.Intelligence level

c.Relationship with peers

d.Relationship with parents

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

a.Infancy

b.Childhood

c.Adolescence

d.Adulthood

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

a.Pathologival tests

b.Anthropometry

c.None of the above

d.Biochemical test

45. 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.Assures consistently good quality products

d. Preventive approach to ensure food safety

46. Question

a.i and ii

b.i and iii

c.ii and iv

d.iii and iv

47. Question

a.iii and iv

b.i and iii

c.i and ii

d.ii and iv

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

a.Shola Craft-Karnataka

b.Coconut craft-Kerala

c.Bamboo craft –Assam

d.Warli Painting-Maharashtra

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

a.Entrepreneur

b.Wage employed person

c.Labourer

d.Unskilled worker

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

a.Misleading consumers

b.Eliminate contamination

c.Consumer protection

d.Minimise false labelling

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

a.Nutraceuticals

b.Antioxidants

c.Phytochemicals

d. Medical foods

52. 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

53. Question

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

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

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

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

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

a.Engineering

b.Ecology

c.Automation

d.Ergonomics

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

a.71-90 decible

b.41-55 decible

c.56-70 decible

d.26-40 decible

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

a.B.F. Skinner

b.Noam Chomsky

c.Jane Elliot

d.Albert Bandura

57. Question

a.I,II,IV,V

b.III,IV,I,II

c.I,III,VI,V

d.II,VI,III,IV

58. 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 Shri Ram College

d. Lady Irwin

59. From which plant source is gluten derived?

a.Corn

b.Soya

c.Rice

d.Wheat

60. 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.SOS Village

d.Juvenile home

61. 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.In Agriculture Industry

c.ECCE

d.School counsellor

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

a.Esprit De Corps

b.Squirty to Gain

c.Stability of Tenure

d.Scalar Chain

63. 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.Respite homes

c.Multi-units

d.Day Care

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

a.First aid

b.Shade

c.Crèche

d.Canteen

65. Question

a. III, IV and V are correct

b.II, III and IV are correct

c.I, II and III are correct.

d.II, IV and V are correct

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

a.Body weight 55 kg and height 1.61 m

b.Body weight 50 kg and height 1.40 m

c.Body weight 52 kg and height 1.37 m

d.Body weight 48 kg and height 1.56 m

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

a.Aari

b.Gavanti

c.Murgi

d.Menthi

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

a.a and b

b.b and c

c.d and a

d.c and d

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

a. Anthropometry

b.Biometrics

c.Physiology

d.Industrial psychology

70. Question

a.4,5 and 1

b.1,2 and 3

c.1,2, and 5

d.2,3, and 5

71. One of the motifs used in Bandhani is

a.Ladoo-Jalebi

b.Vajra

c.Gopuram

d.Burfi

72. Salt is added in dyeing for

a.Absorption

b.Exhaustion

c.All the above

d.Solubility

73. Question

a.I, II, IV

b.I, II, V

c.III, V, IV

d.V, I, II

74. ‘GOTS’ stands for:

a.Global Organic Terms and Standards

b.Global Organic Textile Specifications

c.Global Organic Textile Standards

d.Global Ozone Textile Services

75. “Young children have different ways of understanding the world and they need a supportive environment”. Name the psychologist who gave this theory.

a.Maria Montessori

b.Sigmund Freud

c.Piaget

d.Vygotsky

76. A clear fluid diet supplies

a.Only proteins and carbohydrates

b.Only carbohydrates and calories

c.Both (A) & (B)

d.Only minerals and vitamins

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

a.Every 5 minutes

b.Every 40 minutes

c.Every 10 minutes

d.Every 20 minutes

78. The period of development of human embryo is

a.2 – 4 weeks

b.2 – 8 weeks

c.1 – 8 weeks

d.2 – 6 weeks

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

a.Pressure foot

b.Freed Dog

c.Thread take up lever

d.Oscillating hook

80. Question

a.i and ii

b.iii and iv

c.i and iii

d.ii and iv

81. Question

a. I and II are correct.

b.II and IV are correct

c. I, III and IV are correct.

d. I and IV are correct.

82. Degree of polymerization for polyester ranges between

a.90-115

b.50-70

c.115-140

d.140-165

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

a.Type of thread

b.Tension of thread

c.Stitch length

d.Type of fabric

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 HR

c.Diploma in ECE

d.Diploma in dietetics

85. Vanaspati is an adulterant in

a.Haldi

b.Malt

c.Ghee and butter

d.Saffron

86. 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 400

d.Class 500

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

a.Industrail Sector

b.Formal Sector

c.Corporate Sector

d.Informal Sector

88. The fortificant used in iodized salt is

a.Potassium iodide

b.Sodium iodate

c.Potassium iodate

d.Sodium iodide

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

a.Language development

b.Good management skill

c.Congnitive development

d.Fiine motor acitivity

90. Question

a.II,IV,I,III

b.III,I,IV,II

c.I,II,III,IV

d.IV,III,II,I

91. Codex India is located at _________

a.Department of Agriculture and Cooperation

b.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

c.Ministry of food processing Industries

d.Directorate General of Health

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

a.Planning, organisation, implementation, feedback

b.Planning, implementation, organisation, feedback

c.Planning, organisation, feedback, implementation

d.Planning, feedback, organisation, implementation

93. Question

a.IV, V

b.I, III

c.II, IV

d.I, V

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

a.Nasogastric feeding and nutrition

b.Intravenous feeding to get nourishment

c.Oral feeding and easy to chew

d.Tube feeding and easy to digest

95. Releasing pent up emotional energy is

a.Emotional Security

b.Emotional Catharsis

c.Mental Balance

d.Body control

96. Question

a.ii and iv

b.i and ii

c.i and iv

d.iii and iv

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

a.Pesticides

b.Exposure to light

c.Enzymes

d.Moisture

98. scale in a managerial grid indicates :

a.Desire to Hang on

b.Being popular and 'in'

c.Seeking acceptane and approval

d.Making contribution that makes a differene

99. International Literacy Day is celebrated on

a.8th September

b.8th August

c.8th October

d.8th November

100. There must be alteration between active play and __________

a.Parallel play

b.Solitary play

c.Quiet play

d.Group play

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