PSC HSST Home Science Model Questions and Answers

Last Updated On: 30/04/2018

76. Infant Mortality Rate in Kerala as per the SRS 2014 is
(A) 12
(B) 13
(C) 14
(D) 15
Answer: A

77. The food law amended in 2006 to ban the sale of un-iodised salt for human consumption in India.
(A) Fruit Products Order
(B) Food Products Order
(C) HACCP
(D) Prevention of Food Adulteration Act
Answer: D

78. Which among the following is not an essential element of food security?
(A) Adequate availability of food
(B) Efficient distribution
(C) Supplementary feeding
(D) Availability of adequate purchasing power with people
Answer: C

79. The best enhancer of iron absorption in the body
(A) Oxalic acid
(B) Ascorbic acid
(C) Phytic aicd
(D) Tannins
Answer: B

80. Which among the following is a form of Vitamin D?
(A) Phytosterol
(B) Cholecalciferol
(C) Ergosterol
(D) Phytoergoesterol
Answer: B

81. RDA of dietary folate for a pregnant woman is
(A) 300 mcg
(B) 500 mcg
(C) 400 mcg
(D) 600 mcg
Answer: B

82. Aetiological factor for peptic ulcer
(A) H. pylori
(B) Eating habits
(C) Stress
(D) All of above
Answer: D

83. Which of the following is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?
(A) Fatty fish
(B) Butter
(C) Sunflower oil
(D) Lard
Answer: A

84. Tube feeding is also known as
(A) Parenteral feeding
(B) Bolus feeding
(C) Gavage feeding
(D) Supplementary feeding
Answer: C
85. To reduce the risk of CVD, the LDL and HDL levels should be
(A) LDL less than 200 mg/dL and HDL less than 40 mg/dL
(B) LDL less than 200 mg/dL and HDL more than 40 mg/dL
(C) LDL less than 240 mg/dL and HDL more than 60 mg/dL
(D) LDL less than 240 mg/dL and HDL less than 60 mg/dL
Answer: B

86. In kidney failure patients, the GFR will be
(A) 90 ml or more/min
(B) 15 ml or less/min
(C) 60 ml or more/min
(D) 60 ml or less/min
Answer: B

87. Antioxidants present in fruits and vegetables
(A) Vit. C
(B) Vit. K
(C) Vit. B12
(D) Vit. B1
Answer: A

88. Fat soluble Vitamins are mainly stored in
(A) Kidney
(B) Stomach
(C) Liver
(D) Blood
Answer: C

89. A source of soluble fibre
(A) Wheat bran
(B) Sugars
(C) Honey
(D) Oats
Answer: D

90. An example of conditionally essential fatty acid
(A) Butyric acid
(B) Stearic acid
(C) Arachidonic acid
(D) Palmitic acid
Answer: C

91. The iron requirement of an NPNL adult woman is
(A) 21 mg/dL
(B) 28 mg/dL
(C) 31 mg/dL
(D) 38 mg/dL
Answer: A

92. A specific teaching style preferred by an innovative learner
(A) Questioning
(B) Discussion
(C) Independent project
(D) Audio listening
Answer: C

93. An example of non-conventional novel food developed for nutrition security
(A) Soya chunks
(B) Bengal gram flour
(C) Egg
(D) Vegetables
Answer: A

94. Which among the following enzymes is not produced using gene technology?
(A) Alpha amylase
(B) Chymosin
(C) Protease
(D) Ptyalin
Answer: D

95. Functional additives are incorporated into food processing operations that make use of
(A) Low-level technologies
(B) High-level technologies
(C) Middle-level technologies
(D) Home-scale methods
Answer: B

96. Which of the following is not an application of nanotechnology in food industry?
(A) Genetic recombination
(B) Antimicrobial packing
(C) Enhanced nutrient delivery
(D) Improved texture
Answer: A

97. Probiotic bacteria taken together with prebiotics that support their growth are called
(A) Symbiosis
(B) Synbiotics
(C) Neobiotics
(D) Prebiotics
Answer: B

98. The sub-mission of National Health Mission launched in May 2013 to expand health coverage to urban areas.
(A) EAG
(B) JSY
(C) NUHM
(D) NRHM
Answer: C

99. The National Mission launched in 2010 with the aim to strengthen overall processes that promote all-round development of women.
(A) Mission Poorna Shakti
(B) DWCRA
(C) NRLM
(D) National Rural Women Mission
Answer: A

100. An example of a probiotic food
(A) Milk
(B) Apple
(C) Carrot
(D) Kefir
Answer: D

 

       
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