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. 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.Antioxidants

c.Phytochemicals

d.Nutraceuticals

2. The fortificant used in iodized salt is

a.Potassium iodide

b.Sodium iodate

c.Potassium iodate

d.Sodium iodide

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

a.Stencil

b.Block

c.Screen

d.Duplex

4. 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

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

a.Coconut craft-Kerala

b.Bamboo craft –Assam

c.Shola Craft-Karnataka

d.Warli Painting-Maharashtra

6. International Literacy Day is celebrated on

a.8th October

b.8th August

c.8th November

d.8th September

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

a.Noam Chomsky

b.Albert Bandura

c.B.F. Skinner

d.Jane Elliot

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

a.Adornment

b.Protection

c.Modesty

d.Individuality

9. One of the motifs used in Bandhani is

a.Vajra

b.Gopuram

c.Ladoo-Jalebi

d.Burfi

10. 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 intoxication

c.Food Contamination

d.Food infestation

11. There must be alteration between active play and __________

a.Solitary play

b.Parallel play

c.Group play

d.Quiet play

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

a.32 mg/day

b.27 mg/day

c.35 mg/day

d.28 mg/day

13. The homogenization of milk is done ______________

a.To disperse fat molecules

b.To help making cheese

c.To destroy pathogen

d.To enhance nutritive quality

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

a.Tube feeding and easy to digest

b.Intravenous feeding to get nourishment

c.Oral feeding and easy to chew

d.Nasogastric feeding and nutrition

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 48 kg and height 1.56 m

c.Body weight 50 kg and height 1.40 m

d.Body weight 55 kg and height 1.61 m

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

a.2 ͦ C-30 ͦ C

b. 4 ͦ C-50 ͦ C

c.6 ͦ C-70 ͦ C

d. 5 ͦ C-60 ͦ C

17. 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

18. 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 Kiran Mazumdar Shah

d.Ms Kalyani Mazumdar Shaw

19. scale in a managerial grid indicates :

a.Being popular and 'in'

b.Seeking acceptane and approval

c.Desire to Hang on

d.Making contribution that makes a differene

20. 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

21. Degree of polymerization for polyester ranges between

a.140-165

b.90-115

c.50-70

d.115-140

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

a.Radiation

b.Convection

c.Induction

d.Conduction

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

a.Pedal and Torsal

b.Torsal and Manual

c.Manual and Pedal

d.Pedal and Mental

24. 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

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

a.Tunnel finisher

b.Carousel jeans finisher

c.Steam dolly

d.Suction counter table

26. Question

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

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

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

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

27. Question

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

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

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

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

28. Vanaspati is an adulterant in

a.Malt

b.Saffron

c.Ghee and butter

d.Haldi

29. Electromyography is a method used for measuring

a.Electric phenomenon occurring in the muscle

b.Efficiency of tissues

c.Electric phenomenon occurring in the bones

d.Muscle fatigue

30. The term ‘Therbligs’ was given by

a.Gilbreth

b.Prang

c.Mundell

d.Denmann

31. 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

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

a.Food Science

b.Food Technology

c.Food Processing

d.food Manufacturing

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

a.Engineering

b.Ecology

c.Automation

d.Ergonomics

34. Question

a.i and iii

b.i and ii

c.iii and iv

d.ii and iv

35. From which plant source is gluten derived?

a.Corn

b.Soya

c.Wheat

d.Rice

36. HDL is synthesised and secreted from ____________

a.Kidneys

b.Muscles

c.Liver

d.Pancreas

37. Question

a.3,4,2,1

b.4,3,1,2

c.1,2,3,4

d.2,1, 4, 3

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

a.8-12 months

b.9-10 months

c.10-12 months

d.6-8 months

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

a.Anthropometry

b.Pathologival tests

c.Biochemical test

d.None of the above

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

a.Oral feeding, which is simple to chew

b.Nutrition and nasogastric feeding

c.Tube feeding, which is simple to digest

d. Intravenous feeding, which provides sustenance

41. A clear fluid diet supplies

a.Only carbohydrates and calories

b.Only minerals and vitamins

c.Only proteins and carbohydrates

d.Both (A) & (B)

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

a.Blood Pressure

b.Serum retinol

c. Haemoglobin estimation

d.Urinary iodine

43. Question

a.I,II,III,IV

b.II,IV,I,III

c.IV,III,II,I

d.III,I,IV,II

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

a.5% decrease

b.7% increase

c.7% decrese

d.5% increase

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

a.Crèche

b.Day care centres

c.Anganwadis

d.Training institutes

46. What is the primary reason for blanching food?

a.Prevents food from drying

b.Inactivates enzymes in food

c.Prevents pest inestation

d.Cleans the food

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

a.Stitch length

b.Tension of thread

c.Type of thread

d.Type of fabric

48. Question

a.II, IV and V are correct

b. III, IV and V are correct

c.II, III and IV are correct

d.I, II and III are correct.

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

a.Industrail Sector

b.Corporate Sector

c.Formal Sector

d.Informal Sector

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

a.Adolescence

b.Childhood

c.Infancy

d.Adulthood

51. Question

a.i and ii

b.i and iii

c.iii and iv

d.ii and iv

52. 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.d and a

c.b and c

d.c and d

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

a.Correction of nutritional deficiency

b.Modification of existing diet

c.Knowledge of traditional cuisine

d.Prevention of complications

54. Question

a.ii and iv

b.i and iv

c.i and ii

d.iii and iv

55. 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

56. Question

a.III,IV,I,II

b.I,II,IV,V

c.I,III,VI,V

d.II,VI,III,IV

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

a.Satin

b.Rotary

c.Drop

d.Mirror

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

a. Lady Irwin

b. Lady Harding

c.Lady Shri Ram College

d.Lady the Irwin

59. The period of development of human embryo is

a.2 – 6 weeks

b.1 – 8 weeks

c.2 – 4 weeks

d.2 – 8 weeks

60. Question

a.2,3, and 5

b.1,2, and 5

c.1,2 and 3

d.4,5 and 1

61. 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.Special home

b.Juvenile home

c.Observation home

d.SOS Village

62. “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

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

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

b. Preventive approach to ensure food safety

c.Enables only producers to utilise resources efficiently

d.Assures consistently good quality products

64. Disability in reading is called

a.Aphasia

b.Hemophillia

c.Dysgraphia

d.Dyslexia

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

a.First aid

b.Crèche

c.Canteen

d.Shade

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

a.< 5 ng/dl

b.< 30 ng/dl

c.< 10 ng/dl

d.< 20 ng/dl

67. Releasing pent up emotional energy is

a.Emotional Catharsis

b.Mental Balance

c.Body control

d.Emotional Security

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

a.Reduction of pH

b.Controlling the availability of oxygen

c.Removal of water

d.Lowering of temperature

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

a.Planning, implementation, organisation, feedback

b.Planning, organisation, implementation, feedback

c.Planning, organisation, feedback, implementation

d.Planning, feedback, organisation, implementation

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

a.Pesticides

b.Moisture

c.Exposure to light

d.Enzymes

71. 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

72. 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

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

a.Year 1998 and 2004

b.Year 1998 and 2003

c.Year 1999 and 2003

d.Year 1999 and 2004

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

a.Thread take up lever

b.Pressure foot

c.Oscillating hook

d.Freed Dog

75. Question

a.i and iii

b.ii and iv

c.iii and iv

d.i and ii

76. 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.lacks emotional stability

d.Suffeers from various health problesm

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

a.Esprit De Corps

b.Stability of Tenure

c.Scalar Chain

d.Squirty to Gain

78. 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

79. 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

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

a.None of the above

b.Heat/Calories

c.Nutrients

d.Energy

81. ‘GOTS’ stands for:

a.Global Organic Textile Standards

b.Global Organic Terms and Standards

c.Global Ozone Textile Services

d.Global Organic Textile Specifications

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

a.0 - 25

b.50 - 75

c.25 - 50

d.75 - 100

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

a.Anthropometric measurements

b.Diet survey

c.Detailed information on diet and medication histories

d.Relating the information on laboratory and physical measurements

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

a.1963, juvenile delinquents

b.1964, abandoned children

c.1954, disabled children

d.1965, special need children

85. 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

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

a.Minimise false labelling

b.Misleading consumers

c.Consumer protection

d.Eliminate contamination

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

a.Labourer

b.Wage employed person

c.Entrepreneur

d.Unskilled worker

88. 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

89. Question

a.I, II, V

b.V, I, II

c.I, II, IV

d.III, V, IV

90. Question

a.1, 2 and 5

b.5, 4, and 2

c.2, 3 and 4

d.5, 2 and 6

91. Sociometry is a tool to measure child’s

a.Relationship with peers

b.Intelligence level

c. Behaviour problems

d.Relationship with parents

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

a.Primary level- PHC

b.Tertiary level- CHC

c.Tertiary level- AIIMS

d.Secondary level- CHC

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

a.Industrial psychology

b.Biometrics

c. Anthropometry

d.Physiology

94. Salt is added in dyeing for

a.Exhaustion

b.All the above

c.Absorption

d.Solubility

95. Question

a. I, III and IV are correct.

b.II and IV are correct

c. I and II are correct.

d. I and IV are correct.

96. Question

a.iii and iv

b.i and ii

c.ii and iv

d.i and iv

97. Question

a. I, III, V

b.III, IV, V

c. I, II, III

d. II, III, IV

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

a.Dabka

b.Menthi

c.Murri

d.Phanda

99. Question

a.II, IV

b.I, V

c.I, III

d.IV, V

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

a.Aari

b.Menthi

c.Murgi

d.Gavanti

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Home Science MCQ Question Answers for CUET 2024

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