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CAT 2019 – FOOD SCIENCE PG
0
2
S T
E
T
N
1. O
In cereals, phosphorus is present in the form of

SI
(A) Lysine IS
M
M
(B) Phytin
(C) D
Methionine
A

(D) Phospholipid
N
O
M
M
O
2. The pigment present in tomato is

SAT
CO (A) Lycopene
C T
(B) Ascorbate E
T
(C) Chlorophyll
CU
N
(D) Xanthophylls

3.
A
S IO 0 19
Volume percent is equal to mole percent under
2
U S
(A) Solid state
(B) Liquid state
ST
(C) Gaseous state
(D) All the above T
N
O
4.

Greenhouse effect refers to increase in

IS
(A)
(B)
D Global temperature
M
Carbon monoxide

A D
(C) Atmospheric pressure
(D) Greenery A
N
O
5. Vitamin C, Vitamin E, BHA are all
M
(A) flavour enhancers M
(B) food additives
C O
(C) antioxidants
(D) preservatives
AT
S
CU

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6. Controlled growth of ------------ is recommended for flavor development in meat

(A) Penicillium
019
(B) Sporotrichum 2
(C)
(D)
Thamnidium
Cladosporium S T
E
T
N
O
7.
I
The non motile fungal spores are known as
S
(A) Aplanospores IS
M
M
(B) Planospores
D
A
(C) Zygospores

N
(D) Hypnospores
O
M
O
M test used to evaluate the seal strength of a flexible packaging material is
8. The

SA
T
O
C (A) Sutter test
C T E
(B) Flex resistance test

T
(C) Static test
CU
N
(D) None of the above

9. A
S IO 0 19
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given plastic material used in
2
packaging in decreasing order of their tensile properties?

(A)
(B)
(C)
U
C IS S
PVC, HDPE, LDPE and PET

T
PET, HDPE, LDPE and PVC
PVC, LDPE, HDPE and PET
E ST
(D) N
PET, LDPE, HEPE and PVC
O
M IS
S I
D
10. Cellulose is generally having a degree of polymerization of

M
A D
(A) 1000
(B)
(C)
2000
10000 A
(D) 20000 N
O
M
11. Xanthan gum is a type of
M
(A) Microbial gum
C O
(B)
(C)
Seed gum
Sea weed gum AT
(D) Exudate gum S
CU

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12. Eugenol is the principal component of

(A) clove
019
(B) cassia 2
(C)
(D)
coriander
cardamom S T
E
T
N
O
13.
I
Scientific name of tea is
S
IS
(A) Thea chinensis
(B) Camelia M

M
sinensis
D sinensis
A
(C) Theobrama

N
(D) Theobrama cacao
O
M
O
M composition of capsule of bacteria is
14. The

SA
T
O
C (A) Fatty acid
C T
(B) Cellulose E
T
(C) Chitin
CU
N
(D) Pectin

15. A
S IO
Chemically ‘caffeine’ is
2 0 19

(A) Fatty acid
(B) Nucleotide
S
(C) Amino acid
(D) Carbohydrate T
N
O
16.
Softness of pickles is due to

IS
(A)

D Penicillium
M
A
(B) Bacillus
(C) D
Lactobacillus
(D) A
Pseudomonas
N
O
17. Z value is an indicator in
M
M
(A)
(B)
Minute
Number
C O
(C)
(D)
Log number
A
Degree centigradeT
S
CU

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18. Highest protein is present in

(A) Peanut
019
(B) Egg 2
(C)
(D)
Lima beans
Garlic S T
E
T
N
O
19.
I
Acids in marinades used in meat recipes perform the following role of
S
ISconnective tissue
(A) softening the
Mthe meat from browning
M
(B) preventing
D the connective tissue
A
(C) toughening

N
(D) preserving the nutrient content of the meat
O
M
O
M protein content is present in
20. Highest

SA
T
O
C (A) Pear
C T
(B) Wood apple E
T
(C) Prunes
CU
N
(D) Sapota

21. A
S IO 0 19
Which one of the following is a climacteric type of fruit?
2
(A) banana
(B) litchi
S
(C) grape
(D) orange T
N
O
22.
Frankfurter sausages are

IS
(A)

D Cured, cooked and smoked
M
A
(B) Fresh, cooked and smoked
(C) D
Cured, uncooked and smoked
(D) A
Cured, cooked and unsmoked
N
O
23. Meat juiciness depends on
M
M
(A) Amount of fat in meat
C O
(B) Amount of fat and WHC of meat

(D) Protein in connectiveT
(C) Connective tissue

S A tissue

C U

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24. The dark bands of muscle is known as

(A) Isotropic
019
(B) Z-line 2
(C)
(D)
Anisotropic
H-zone S T
E
T
N
O
25.
I
Which of the following set of gases are controlled in Controlled atmospheric storage?
S
(A) O2 + N2 IS
M
M
(B) C2H4 + N2
D
(C)
A
CO2 + N2

(D)
N
CO2 + O2
O
M
M
O
26. The cuts from the belly portion of hog carcass is called

SAT
CO (A) Mutton
(B) Ham
C T E
T
(C) Veal
CU
N
(D) Bacon

27. A
S IO 0
Heating______________ the WHC of meat
2
19

(A) Increases
(B) Decreases
S
(C) Double
(D) No effect T
N
O
28.
Salami is a ____________ type of sausage

IS
(A)

D Smoked
M
A
(B) Cooked
(C) Fermented D
(D) Toasted A
N
O
29. Monosodium glutamate is also known as
M
M
(A)
(B)
ajinomoto
saffron
C O
(C)
(D)
turmeric
vanilla
AT
S
CU

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30. Meat of goat is called

(A) Chevon
019
(B) Mutton 2
(C)
(D)
Veal
Hog S T
E
T
N
O
31.
I
Two sugars differing only in configuration around one specific carbon atom are called
S
(A) Anomer IS
M
M
(B) Isomer
D
(C)
A
Conformer

(D)
N
Epimer
O
M
M
O
32. N-acyl derivatives of nuraminic acid are generally called

SAT
CO (A) Phytic acid
C T
(B) Muramic acid E
T
(C) Sialic acid
CU
N
(D) Uronic acid

33. A
S IO 0 19
Starch used in frozen food should contain
2
(A) High amylase
(B) Less amylose
S
(C) Amylose content dose does not make any difference
(D) Less amylopectin T
N
O
34.
Scalding of vegetables is a

IS
(A)

D Freezing treatment
M
A
(B) Irradiation
(C) D
Fermentation
(D) A
Heat treatment
N
O
35. Vegetable oils are rich in
M
M
(A)
(B)
ω-3 fatty acids
ω-4 fatty acids
C O
(C)
(D)
ω-5 fatty acids
ω-6 fatty acids
AT
S
CU

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36. The cultivation of selected fishes in confined areas with utmost care to get maximum

19
yield is called

(A) aquaculture 20
(B) sericulture
S T
E
(C) culture fisheries
(D) aquafishery T
N
O
S I due to
IS
37. Fish spoilage occurs chiefly

(A) MicrobialMaction
A
(B) Chemical
M
D action

(D) O
N
(C) Enzymatic action
All of the above
M

SA
38. O
M
O
C T
T (A) omega 3 fatty acid E
C Fatty fish are good source of

CU
T
(B) triglyceride

N
(C) cholesterol

A 9
(D) MUFA
1
39.
S IO 2 0
The four leading fish producing states in India are

(A)
(B)
(C)
U
C IS S ST
Karnataka, Andha Pradesh, Pondicherry and Kerala

T E
Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Gujarat and Tamilnadu
Bihar, West Bengal, Karnataka and Kerala
(D) N
Tamilnadu, Bihar, Goa and Kashmir
O
M IS
S I
D
40. Which is the major marine food variety exported by India?

M
A D
(A) tuna
(B)
(C)
shrimps
shark A
(D) lobstersN
O
M
41.
M
Fish as food offers India, one of the easiest and faster way to address

C O
(A) malnutrition and food security
(B) revenue
(C) malnutrition A T
(D) unemployment S

CU

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42. 100Kg of orange juice is to be dried from 60% to 20% moisture (by weight) .The mass of

19
moisture removed in Kg is

(A) 52 20
(B) 20
S T
E
(C) 40
(D) 50 T
N
O
The most commonly S
I
IS and some that are not desirable.
43. used method to separate a solution that has a mixture of some
desirable components
M
A
D
M
(A) Ultra-filtration

N
(B) Nano-filtration
(C) O Micro-filtration
M
O
(D) Reverse osmosis
M

SA
CO

C T E
T Pasteurization involves the
44.

CU
T
(A) exposure of food to high temperature for short periods to destroy harmful micro-

N
organisms

A
S IO
foods during storage
2 0
9
(B) exposure of food to heat to inactivate enzymes that cause undesirable effects in
1
(C) fortification of foods with vitamins A and D

U
(D) use of irradiation to destroy certain pathogens in foods

45.

(A)C IS S
Nutrient content N
T E ST
Which is the extrinsic parameters of food, which affect the microbial growth?

O
M I
(B) Antimicrobial constituents
S
IS
(C) Biological structures

D
(D) Relative humidity
M
46.

(A)
(B)
A O
Albumin
Zein
N
A
D
The protein responsible for spongy structure in bread is

(C) Gluten M
(D) Gliadin M
C O
AT
S
CU

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47. Listed below are some of the functions of fats in human nutrition, identify the incorrect

19
function

(A) Concentrated source of energy 2 0
(B) Transport of oxygen to various
S T organ

TE and hormones
(C) Absorption of fat soluble vitamins
(D) Synthesis of cell membranes
N
O
SI
IS
48. The technique for purification of proteins that can be made specific for a given protein is

M chromatography
M
(A) Gel filtration
D
A
(B) Ion exchange chromatography

(D) O
N
(C) Electrophoresis
Affinity chromatography
M

SA
T
C
M
O
C T
(A) Alternaria E
49. OAmong these which one is a bacterium?

CU
T
(B) Monilla

N
(C) Cryptococcus

A 9
(D) Pediococcus
1
50.
S IO 2 0
Coconut and palm kernel oils are unique as they contain high amounts of

(B)
(C)
U
C IS
(A)
S
Arachidonic acid

T E
Medium chain fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids
ST
(D) Oleic acid N
O
M IS
S I
D
51. A stirred tank reactor is being mixed at 120rpm. When expressed in SI unit is equal to

M
A D
(A) 2 S-1
(B)
(C)
60 min-1
12 S-1 A
(D) 10 S-1 N
O
M
M
C O
AT
S
CU

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52. SI units of specific heat

(A) Kcal/g.s
019
(B) Kcal/m.s 2
(C)
(D)
J/Kg.K
J/Kg S T
E
T
N
O
53.
I
Which of the following comes under non mandatory regulations?
S
(A) PFA act IS
M
M
(B) Codex Alimentarius
D
(C)
A
Environmental protection act

(D)
N
Consumer protection act
O
M
M
O
54. A coagulated protein is

SAT
CO (A) insoluble
C T
(B) unfolded E
T
(C) biologically non-functional
CU
N
(D) All of the above

55. A
S IO
Strong flour is recommended for
2 0 19

(A) Cookies
(B) Cakes
S
(C) Bread
(D) Biscuits T
N
O
56.
The term ‘curing’ refers to the treatment of fresh meat with

IS
(A)

D salt and sugar
M
A
(B) salt and lime
(C) D
salt and nitrite
(D) A
nitrite and brine
N
O
57. Dunnett test is
M
Mof imported grains in terms of its pesticide
content O
(A) A test for monitoring the quality
C against a pre-determined control
A T
(B) Applied to compare the treatment
(C) For the test of GM foods
(D) To decide whetherS a company has followed PFA standards
CU

Page 11

58. Casein present in milk is found in the form of

(A) 19
Magnisium caseinate phosphate complex
0
(B) 2
Calcium caseinate phosphate complex
(C)
(D) S T
Potassium caseinate phosphate complex
Sodium caseinate phosphate complex
E
T
N
O
59.
I
____________ is the basis for checking pasteurization efficiency of milk
S
S catalase test
(A) Peroxidase Iand
M test
M
(B) Phosphatase
Dtest
(C) Analase
A

N
(D) None of the above
O
M
O
M of micro-organisms into the body through the ingestion of contaminated foods
60. Entrance

SA
O
C is called
C T
T (A) Food infection E
CU
T
(B) Food intoxication

N
(C) Food contamination

A 9
(D) Food adulteration
1
61.
S IO 2 0
The non protein component of an enzyme is called

(A)
(B)
(C)
U
C IS S
prosthetic group
active group
active site T E ST
(D) allosteric group N
O
M IS
S I
D
62. What is the maximum water activity to which GAB model can be used?

M
A D
(A) 0.4
(B)
(C)
1
0.9 A
(D) 0.25 N
O
M
63.
M
Which of the following is an intensive property of a system?

(A) Mass
C O
(B)
(C)
Density
Volume AT
(D) S
None of the above

CU

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64. Surface tension is due to

(A) Cohesion only
019
(B) 2
Adhesion between liquid and solid molecules
(C)
(D) Frictional forces S T
Difference in magnitude between the forces due to adhesion and cohesion
E
T
N
O
65.
I
Amino acids in proteins are linked by
S
IS
(A) disulphide bonds
(B) covalent M

M
bonds
(C) peptideDbonds
A

N
(D) ester bonds
O
M
O
M storage temperature of milk to inhibit the growth of bacteria, should not exceed
66. The

SA
T
O
C (A) 1.4C
(B) 2.0C
C T E
T
(C) 3.4C
CU
N
(D) 4.4C

67. A
S IO 0 19
The efficiency of a cyclone separator is increased by
2
(A) Reducing air outlet diameter
(B)
S
Decreasing the size of the particle

(C) Reducing the size of the separator
(D) T
Increasing air inlet velocity
N
O
68.
Fatty acids that contain double bonds are referred to as

IS
(A)

D unsaturated fatty acids
M
A
(B) neutral fatty acids
(C) D
saturated fatty acids
(D) A
triglycerides
N
O
69.
M
Which of the following containers should not be used in microwave oven?
M
(A)
(B)
Glass
China ware
C O
(C)
(D)
Silver
Plastic
AT
S
CU

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70. ISO standards are

(A) Mandatory orders
019
(B) Mandatory regulations 2
(C)
(D)
Non mandatory regulations
Non mandatory orders S T
E
T
N
O
71.
I
Which of the following is a self carbonated beverage?
S
(A) Kumiss IS
M
M
(B) Kefir
D
(C)
A
Yoghurt

(D)
N
Bulgarian buttermilk
O
M
M
O
72. Operation flood-1 was launched in

SAT
CO (A) 1969
(B) 1970
C T E
T
(C) 1972
CU
N
(D) 1971

73. A
S IO
Principal protein of rice is
2 0 19

(A) Zein
(B) Oryzenin
S
(C) Glutenin
(D) Lysine T
N
O
74.
Which of the following materials has the highest specific heat?

IS
(A)

D Glass
M
A
(B) Silver
(C) Gold D
(D) Water A
N
O
M
M
C O
AT
S
CU

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75. Rancidity of butter can be prevented by the addition of

(A) Vitamin D
019
(B) Vitamin K 2
(C)
(D)
ascorbate
tocopherols S T
E
T
N
O
76.
I
Cider is the product obtained from
S
(A) fermentationISof apple
Mof alcohol
M
(B) distillation
D of grapes
A
(C) fermentation

N
(D) fermentation of molasses
O
M
O
Mnucleotide consists of
77. A

SA
T
O

C T E
C (A) A nitrogenous base like choline
(B) Purine + pyrimidine base + sugar + phosphorous

T
(C) Purine or pyrimidine base + sugar
CU
N
(D) Purine or pyrimidine base + phosphorous

78. A
S IO 0 19
Gluten is viscous and elastic in nature and is composed of
2
(A) Gliadin and glutenin
(B) Glutenin and starch
S
(C) Albumin and Globulin
(D) Globulin and Gliadin T
N
O
79.
Shrivelling in fermented pickles results from the physical effect of

IS
(A)

D too strong salt solution
M
A
(B) too strong vinegar solution
(C) D
too strong sugar solution
(D) A
All of the above
N
O
M
M
C O
AT
S
CU

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80. Yeast multiply in number in

(A) aerobic condition
019
(B) acidic media 2
(C)
(D)
anaerobic condition
neutral pH S T
E
T
N
O
81.
I
Dehydration is a method of preserving food by
S
ISconcentrations of sugar
(A) adding strong
Mthe salinity level of the food
M
(B) increasing
D moisture by warm air or sunlight
A
(C) removing

N
(D) heating food in a glass bottle or jar to high temperatures
O
M
O
M colour of meat is due to
82. Red

SA
T
O
C (A) Albumin
(B) Globulin
C T E
T
(C) Myoglobin
CU
N
(D) Carotene

83. A
S IO 0 19
In spray drying the temperature of milk droplets is generally kept at
2
(A) 49-540 C
(B) 54-60 0 C
S
(C) 60-650 C
(D) 65-700 C T
N
O
84.
The packaging material for aseptic packaging is made up of

IS
(A)

D Plastic
M
A
(B) Steel
(C) D
Aluminum foil
(D) A
Laminated roll stock
N
O
85. Safe storage temperature for apple is
M
M
(A)
(B)
2-3C
3-4C
C O
(C)
(D)
-2 to -1C
-6 to -20C
AT
S
CU

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86. Hemicelluloses are

(A) Isomers of cellulose
019
(B) Derivatives of cellulose 2
(C)
(D)
Polymer of cellulose
Polymer of talose S T
E
T
N
O
87.
I
When valine is heated with glucose at 180C the flavor produced is
S
(A) Chocolate IS
M
M
(B) Bread like
D
A
(C) Caramel

N
(D) Biscuit like
O
M
O
M Technology consists of
88. Hurdle

SA
T
O

C T E
C (A) Mixture of different ingredient from uniform quality product
(B) Mixture of different preservation techniques

T
(C) Using irradiation for increasing shelf life of meat
CU
N
(D) Mixing of more methods

89. A
S IO 0 19
Both extracellular and intra cellular crystallization takes place in
2
(A) Slow freezing only
(B) Fast freezing only
S
(C) Both fast as well as slow freezing
(D) T
Neither slow nor fast freezing
N
O
90.
Agricultural Produce Grading and Marketing Act (AGMARK) was formulated in the

IS
D
year

M
A D
(A) 1897
(B)
(C)
1987
1937 A
(D) 2004 N
O
M
91. Koettsstorfer number is also called
M
(A) Iodine value
C O
(B)
(C) Hehner value AT
Saponification value

(D) S
Kirschner value

CU

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92. In case of TBA test for determination of rancidity in fat or oil, the compound formed

19
during rancidity that react with thiobarbituric acid is

(A) Salicylaldehyde 20
(B) Ketone
S T
E
(C) Hydroperoxide
(D) Malonaldehyde T
N
O
SItwo samples of sugars in different test tubes. One contains
93.
S
You are provided with
pentose’s and otherI hexoses. Which of the following test would you prefer to distinguish
M
D
between the two?
A
M
N test
(A) Bial’s
(B) OMolish test
(C)M Barfoed’s test

A T
CO
M

S 94. DDT is an
O
(D) Chlorine test

C T E
CU (A)
(B)

AT N
insecticide
antibiotic
19
S IO 0
(C) explosive
(D) enzyme
2
95.
U
C IS
ANSA is
S T E ST
(A)
N
1-amino, 3-nitro-sulphurous acid
(B)
O
2-amino, 3-naphtyl-sulphurous acid
(C)
(D)
M IS
S I
1-amino,2-naphtyl, 4-Sulphanic acid
1-acryl, 2-nitro-sulphanic acid

D M
A D
96. Fiske and Rao method is used for the estimation of
A
(A)
N
Phospherous
(B)
O
pentathonic acid
(C)
(D)
Pectin
Phytates M
M
C O
AT
S
CU

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97. A reduced compound is

(A) NAD
019
(B) FAD 2
(C)
(D)
NADH
ADP S T
E
T
N
O
98.
I
The net yield of ATPs in complete oxidation of glucose in aerobic respiration is
S
(A) 40 IS
M
M
(B) 6
D
(C) 8
A

(D)
N
38
O
M
M
O
99. Which of the following enzyme is not protein in nature?

SAT
CO (A) Trypsin
C T
(B) Hexokinase E
T
(C) Ribozyme
CU
N
(D) Arginine

100. A
S IO 0 19
Water helps in the metabolism process in the presence of
2
(A) acids
(B) amino acids
S
(C) enzymes
(D) oxygen T
N
O
101.
Food poisoning bacteria will multiply most rapidly at

IS
(A)

D 5C
M
A
(B) 30C
(C) 37C D
(D) 63C A
N
O
102.
M
The central dogma of molecular genetics states that genetic information flows from
M
(A) DNA to RNA to Protein
O
(C) Protein to RNA to DNA C
(B) RNA to DNA to Protein

AT
(D) Protein to DNA to RNA
S
C U

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103. Principal protein in maize is

(A) Zein
019
(B) Oryzenin 2
(C)
(D)
Glutenin
Lysine S T
E
T
N
O
104.
I
Which of the following is the chemical method for moisture analysis?
S
(A) Karl FischerISTitration
M
M
(B) Hydrometry
D method
A
(C) Conductivity

N
(D) Dielectric method
O
M
M stands for
O
105. IDT

SA
T
O

C T E
C (A) Isomeric and Dimeric Techniques
(B) Impedence Detection Time

T
(C) Instant Diabetic Test
CU
N
(D) Isolation and Detection Techniques

106. A
S IO 0
Allosteric enzymes have modulators for
2
19

(A) Both activation and inhibition
(B) Inhibition only
S
(C) Reduction in activation energy
(D) Activation only T
N
O
107.
At temperature near freezing point, the enzymes are

IS
(A)

D Inactivated
M
A
(B) Activated
(C) D
Slightly activated
(D) DenaturesA
N
O
108. Enzymes functional in cells are called
M
M
(A)
(B)
Apoenzyms
Exoenzymes
C O
(C)
(D)
Endoenzymes
Isoenzymes
AT
S
CU

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109. ELISA test is used for

(A) Separate viral RNA
019
(B) Purity testing 2
(C)
(D)
Protein testing
Isolate DNA sequence S T
E
T
N
O
110.
I
Which one yield maximum energy?
S
(A) Kreb CycleIS
Mrespiration
M
(B) Anaerobic
D
A
(C) Glycolysis

N
(D) Aerobic respiration
O
M
M pH is
O
111. Salivary

SA
T
O
C (A) 3.5
(B) 5.6
C T E
T
(C) 7.1
CU
N
(D) 9.4

112. A
S IO 0 19
Blocking enzyme action through blocking its active site is
2
(A) Allosteric inhibition
(B) Competitive inhibition
S
(C) Feedback inhibition
(D) T
Non competitive inhibition
N
O
113.
What is the most important function of market research?

IS
(A)

D To determine the break-even point
M
A
(B) To plan the development of production processes
(C) D
To assess consumer acceptance of a new product
(D) A
To ensure quality assurance systems are developed
N
O
114. Why is HACCP used in food manufacture?
M
M
O
(A) To increase food production rates
C for employees
(B) To reduce the use of food additives

(D) To identify potential T
(C) To set fair working conditions

S A hazards in food production

C U

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115. What is the strength of brine solution for canning of vegetables?

(A) 2%
019
(B) 8% 2
(C)
(D)
15%
67% S T
E
T
N
O
116.
I
What is the proposed mode of action of citric acid?
S
(A) DehydrationIS
(B) ChelationM
A
D
(C) Osmosis
M
N
(D) Reverse osmosis
O
M
M is
O
117. Talin

SA
CO (A) A carbohydrate
C T
T (B) A salt of calcium E
T
(C) A flavanoid
CU
N
(D) A protein

118. A
S IO 0 19
Vinegar is defined as the condiments made from
2
(A) juices of fruit eg: apple, orange
(B) vegetables eg: potatoes
S
(C) malted cereals such as barley, starchy
(D) barley T
N
O
119.
Which of the following pairs are epimers of each other?

IS
(A)

D D- Glucose and D-Mannose
M
A
(B) D- Glucose and D-Galactose
(C) D
D-Ribose and D-Arabinose
(D) A
Sucrose and Glucose
N
O
120.
M
The nitrogen present in the atmosphere is
M
(A) of no use to plants
C
(B) directly utilized by plants O
(C) injurious to plants
A T
(D) utilized through micro-organisms
S
C U

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121. What is the optimum pH for acting sulphite as preservative?

(A) 1.8
019
(B) 3.6 2
(C)
(D)
2.4
4.7 S T
E
T
N
O
122.
I
Concentrated acid causes
S
(A) DehydrationISof sugars
Mof furfurals
M
(B) Formation
D of aldehyde derivative of furan
A
(C) Formation

N
(D) Dehydration of salt
O
M
M
O
123. Monosaccharide in slightly acidic solution react with excess phenylhydrazine to form

SA
T
O
C (A) Osazone
(B) Glycoside
C T E
T
(C) Glycosylamine
CU
N
(D) Sugar alcohol

124. A
S IO
What is phytic acid?
2 0 19

(A) Hexaphosphoric acid of inositol
(B)
S
Potassium salt of hexaphosphoric acid

(C) Phospherous associated with mannitol
(D) T
Phosphoricacid of sorbitol
N
O
125.
Sugar capable of reducing_____________ are called reducing agents

IS
(A)

D Cu2+
M
A
(B) Ag+
(C) D
Ferricyanide
(D) Al+ A
N
O
126.
M
Which of the following is a sachharifying enzyme?
M
(A)
(B)
Α-Amylase
β-Amylase
C O
(C)
(D) Lipase
AT
Α-Amylase and β-Amylase

S
CU

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127. Palatinose is isomer of sucrose and differ from it having

(A) β-1,2-glycosidic bond
019
(B) α-1,4-glycosidic bond 2
(C)
(D)
Α-1,6-glycosidic bond
β-1,6-glycosidic bond S T
E
T
N
O
128.
I
The % Daily Value is based on a _____calorie diet.
S
(A) 2000 IS
M
M
(B) 2500
D
(C) 3000
A

(D)
N
3500
O
M
M
O
129. Water functions in the body to

SAT E
CO (A) Serve as a medium for chemical reactions
C T
(B) Dissolve oxygen

T
(C) Induce glycogen
CU
N
(D) Moderate metabolism

130. A
S IO 0
The mineral present in haemoglobin is
2
19

(A) lead
(B) zinc
S
(C) iron
(D) calcium T
N
O
131.
M S
Aflatoxin M is found in

IS
I
(A)

D Groundnut
M
A
(B) Milk
(C) Wheat D
(D) Soybean A
N
O
132. Roquefortine is
M
M
(A) Bacterial toxin
(B) Antinutritional factor
C O
(D) A fermented product T
(C) Mycotoxin

SA
CU

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133. Enzymes are defined as

(A) biological catalysts
019
(B) biochemical catalysts 2
(C)
(D)
inorganic catalysts
non protein catalysts S T
E
T
N
O
134.
I
Tin can was patented by
S
IS
(A) Nicholas Appert
M
M
(B) Louis Pasteur
D
A
(C) Peter Durand

N
(D) Alexander Fleming
O
M
M
O
135. Propionates are effective against

SA
T
O
C (A) Molds
(B) Bacteria
C T E
T
(C) Yeast
CU
N
(D) Virus

136. A
S IO 0 19
Which of the following vitamin is /are affected by irradiation?
2
(A) Vitamin B
(B) Vitamin C
S
(C) Both Vitamin B and C
(D) Vitamin D T
N
O
137.
In food, carbohydrates supply_____Kcal. per gram.

IS
(A)

D 4
M
A
(B) 5
(C) 6 D
(D) 7 A
N
O
138.
M
Which of the following food processing operations is NOT for cooling food products?
M
(A)
(B)
Air blast
Ice water bath
C O
(C)
(D)
Extrusion
Vacuum oven
AT
S
CU

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139. In food, proteins supply-------Kcal. per gram.

(A) 4
019
(B) 5 2
(C)
(D)
6
7 S T
E
T
N
O
140.
I
Inadequate supply of oxygen to the tissues is called
S
(A) Anemia IS
M
M
(B) Ganglia
D
(C)
A
Hypoxia

(D)
N
Anorexia
O
M
M
O
141. Which of the following is NOT an essential function of a food container?

SAT E
CO (A) Tamper-resistant
C T
(B) Refrigerator fit

T
(C) Light protection
CU
N
(D) Sanitary protection

142. A
S IO
Protein is required for
2 0 19

(A) Proper bowel function
(B) Bacteria inhibition
S
(C) Production of antibodies
(D) Absorption of water T
N
O
143.
Yellow coloured vegetables are rich sources of

IS
(A)

D beta carotene
M
A
(B) fiber
(C) vitamin B D
(D) thiamine A
N
O
144.
M
Which of the following work together to maintain chemical, fluid, and electrical balance
M
between tissue cells and blood?

(A) Calcium and phosphorus
C O
(C) Iron and vitamin CAT
(B) Sodium and potassium

S D
(D) Calcium and vitamin

C U

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145. Which of the following cannot be digested, absorbed, but looks, feels, and behaves like

19
fat?

(A) Olestra 20
(B) Trailblazer
S T
E
(C) Simplesse
(D) Aspartame T
N
O
SIis a macromineral needed by our bodies to maintain health?
IS
146. Which of the following

(A) Copper M
(B) Tin AD
M
(D) O
N
(C) Magnesium
Iron
M

SA
T
C
M
O
C T E
147. OTo make some ready-to-eat cereals, manufacturers use:

(A) Extending and fluffing

CU
T
(B) Flaking and shredding

N
(C) Inflaking and inshredding

A 9
(D) Posting and kellogging
1
148.
S IO 2 0
Hydrocarbons that contain more than one benzene rings are classified as

(B)
(C)
U
C IS
(A)
S
aromatic
cyclic
aliphatic T E ST
(D) hexagonal N
O
M IS
S I
D
149. A fatty acid does NOT contain which of the following elements?

M
A D
(A) Hydrogen
(B)
(C)
Nitrogen
Oxygen A
(D) Carbon N
O
M
150.
M
To increase shelf life, the air in a controlled atmosphere storage room containing apples
O
should contain only_______% oxygen rather than the 21% found in normal air.
C
(A)
(B)
5
3 AT
(C) 7 S
(D) 9
CU

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019
2
S T
E
T
N
O
SI
IS
M
A
D
M
N
O
M

SAT
CO
M
O
C T E
CU
AT N 19
S IO 2 0
U
C IS S T E ST
N
O
M IS
S I
D M
A O
N
A
D

M
M
C O
AT
S
CU

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FOOD SCIENCE 9 - ANSWER KEY
1
20 CODE: 618
TEST
QN. NO. KEY QN. NO. KEY QN. NO. T KEY QN. NO. KEY QN. NO. KEY
E S

1 B 26 D 51 T C 76 A 101 C
2 A 27 B N
O52 C 77 B 102 A

3 C 28 C I
S 53 B 78 A 103 A
4 A 29 A IS 54 D 79 D 104 A
M
5 C 30 A AD 55
M C 80 A 105 B

6 C 31 DN 56 C 81 C 106 A
O
7 A 32 MC 57 B 82 C 107 A
8
9
10
B
B
C
33
34 T
S
35A
CO
M B
D
D
O
C TE
58
59
60
B
B
A
83
84
85
A
D
C
108
109
110
C
C
D
11
12
A
A
U
C 36
37
C
D
AT N
61
62
A
B
86
87
19
D
A
111
112
C
B
13 B 38 A
S I O 63 B 88
2 0 B 113 C

U S
14 B 39 B 64 C 89 B 114 D
15 D 40 B 65 C ST90 C 115 A
16
17
A
D
41
42 C IS
A
D
66
67
D
D
O
N
T E 91
92
B
D
116
117
B
D
18 A 43
M
A 68
IS
S IA 93 A 118 A

D
19 A 44 A 69 C 94 A 119 B
20 B 45 D 70 M C 95 C 120 D
21
22
23
A
A
B
46
47
48
A C
B
D O
N
A
71
72
73
D D
B
B
96
97
98
A
C
D
121
122
123
B
A
A
M
24 B 49 D 74
M D 99 C 124 D

CO
25 D 50 B 75 D 100 C 125 B

AT
S
CU

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019
2
QN. NO. KEY
S T
TE
126 C
127 A N
O
128 A SI
129 D IS
M
130 B A
D
M
131 C N
O
132 B M
133
134
135
A
A
C SA
T
CO
M
O
C TE
136
137
A
C
CU
AT N 19
138 A
S I O 2 0
U S
139 B
140 C ST
141
142
C
A C IS O
N
T E
143 B
M IS
S I
D
144 A
145 C M
146
147
148
A
A
A
A O
N
A
D

M
149 B
M
CO
150 D

AT
S
CU

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