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Home Science

Q 1 :
Following is not a method of diet survey:
  1. A.Food frequency questionnaire
  2. B.24 hrs recall method
  3. C.Food weighment
  4. D.BMI
Q 2 :
Normal Blood Pressure is:
  1. A.SBP < 210 mm Hg and DBP < 80 mm Hg
  2. B.SBP < 120 mm Hg and DBP < 90 mm Hg
  3. C.SBP < 80 mm Hg and DBP < 120 mm Hg
  4. D.SBP < 130 mm Hg and DBP < 80 mm Hg
Q 3 :
The RDA of Zinc for 16-17 yrs old girl is:
  1. A.12 mg/day
  2. B.11 mg/day
  3. C.8 mg/day
  4. D.10 mg/day
Q 4 :
JIT is a:
  1. A.system of planning
  2. B.type of management approach
  3. C.type of budget
  4. D.type of performance appraisal
Q 5 :
A …. Is the smallest language unit that has meaning.
  1. A.Morphene
  2. B.Phoneme
  3. C.Syntax
  4. D.Semantics
Q 6 :
…… involves universal and irreversible changes due to genetic programming.
  1. A.Pragmatism
  2. B.Secondary aging
  3. C.Imaginary audience
  4. D.Senescence
Q 7 :
Dye which does not have affinity for cotton fabrics?
  1. A.Basic dye
  2. B.Reactive dye
  3. C.Sulphur dye
  4. D.Vat dye
Q 8 :
The function of dispersing agent is:
  1. A.to allow formation of foam
  2. B.to increase the rate of dyeing
  3. C.to wet the fabric uniformly
  4. D.to prevent formation of mass
Q 9 :
The urge to possess and consume for display of wealth is called:
  1. A.Emulative consumption
  2. B.Conspicuous consumption
  3. C.Customary consumption
  4. D.Competitive consumption
Q 10 :
The educational and religions activities of families are part of:
  1. A.Household environment
  2. B.Near environment
  3. C.Large environment
  4. D.External environment
Q 11 :
'NEEM' Stands for:
  1. A.National Extension Education Movement
  2. B.National Elementary Education Mission
  3. C.National Elementary Education Movement
  4. D.National Elementary Extension Mission
Q 12 :
Which of the following medium would be ideal to attract the attention of children to sell chocolate to them?
  1. A.Radio
  2. B.Newspaper
  3. C.Television
  4. D.Leaflets
Q 13 :
Egg has following role in food preparations:
(i) Stabilization of emulsion                      (ii) As leavening agent
(iii) As thickening agent                             (iv) Formation of foams
Code:
  1. A.(i), (ii) and (iii)
  2. B.(ii), (iii) and (iv)
  3. C.(i), (iii) and (iv)
  4. D.All of the above
Q 14 :
The antinutritional factors present in foods of plant origin are:
(i) Phytochemicals                                      (ii) Trypsin inhibitor
(iii) Tannins                                                  (iv) Antioxidants
(v) Phytates
Code:
  1. A.(ii), (iii) and (v)
  2. B.(ii), (iii) and (iv)
  3. C.(iii), (iv) and (v)
  4. D.(i), (ii) and (iv)
Q 15 :
Following are the diagnostic criteria for SAM in children < 5 years:
(i) Weight for height – 3 SD
(ii) Weight for height – 2 SD
(iii) MUAC less than 115 mm
(iv) MUAC less than 125 mm
Code:
  1. A.(ii) and (iv)
  2. B.(i) and (iii)
  3. C.(i) and (iv)
  4. D.(ii) and (iii)
Q 16 :
Following are functions of Vitamin A:
(i) Vision                                                       (ii) Conclusions-enzyme
(iii) Immune Response                              (iv) DNA Synthesis
Code:
  1. A.(i), (iii) and (v)
  2. B.(i), (ii) and (iii)
  3. C.(iii), (iv) and (v)
  4. D.(ii), (iv) and (v)
Q 17 :
The following are the methods of nutritional assessment using anthropometry.
(i) Skin fold thickness                                (ii) 24 hrs dietary recall
(iii) Mid Upper Arm Circumference          (iv) Blood Pressure
(v) Waist Hip Ratio
Code:
  1. A.(i), (ii) and (iii)
  2. B.(i), (iii) and (iv)
  3. C.(ii), (iii) and (v)
  4. D.(i), (iii) and (v)
Q 18 :
Performance appraisal can be done using these tools:
(i) Paired comparison                                 (ii) PERT
(iii) Ranking                                                 (iv) Job specification
(v) Critical method                                       (vi) Forced distribution
Code:
  1. A.(i), (iii), (v) and (vi)
  2. B.(i), (ii), (vi) and (v)
  3. C.(ii), (iii), (vi) and (i)
  4. D.(ii), (v), (vi) and (iv)
Q 19 :
Identify statuses given by Marcia include:
(i) Ego integrity                                           (ii) Identify achievement
(iii) Moratorium                                            (iv) Identify crisis
(v) Identify foreclosure                               (v) Identify diffusion
Code:
  1. A.(ii), (iii), (v) and (vi)
  2. B.(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
  3. C.(ii), (iii), (iv) and (v)
  4. D.(iii), (iv), (v) and (vi)
Q 20 :
Methods to increase effectiveness of punishment:
(i) Raise severity of punishment              (ii) Explanations given
(iii) Warm parent-child relationship         (iv) Add corporal punishment
(v) Consistency
Code:
  1. A.(i), (ii) and (iv)
  2. B.(iii), (iv) and (v)
  3. C.(ii), (iii) and (v)
  4. D.(i), (iii) and (iv)
Q 21 :
Components of "Big Five" personality traits are:
(i) Neuroticism                                             (ii) Extroversion
(iii) Assertiveness                                       (iv) Shyness
(v) Agreeableness
Code:
  1. A.(i), (iii) and (v)
  2. B.(i), (iv) and (iii)
  3. C.(i), (ii) and (v)
  4. D.(ii), (iii) and (iv)
Q 22 :
Which of the following machine bed types are used for sewing small curved awkward shapes as in footwear?
(i) Flat bed                                                    (ii) Cylindrical
(iii) Post bed                                                 (iv) Feed off the arm
Code:
  1. A.(i) and (ii)
  2. B.(ii) and (iii)
  3. C.(iii) and (iv)
  4. D.(iv) and (i)
Q 23 :
Which of the following embroidery stitches produce embossed effect in Chikankari?
(i) Murri                                                         (ii) Phanda
(iii) Taipichi                                                  (iv) Bukhia
Code:
  1. A.(i) and (iii)
  2. B. (i) and (ii)
  3. C.(iii) and (iv)
  4. D.(ii) and (iii)
Q 24 :
Recent environment friendly methods in dyeing and printing include:
(i) Digital Printing                                        (ii) Waterless dyeing
(iii) Plasma technology                              (iv) Flat bed screen printing
Code:
  1. A.(i), (ii) and (iv)
  2. B.(i), (iii) and (iv)
  3. C.(i), (ii) and (iii)
  4. D.(ii), (iii) and (iv)
Q 25 :
An economic decision in the family deals with:
(i) Multiple goals                                         (ii) Single goals
(iii) Multiple values                                     (iv) Scarce resources
Code:
  1. A.(i) and (ii)
  2. B.(ii) and (iv)
  3. C.(i) and (iv)
  4. D.(iii) and (iv)
Q 26 :
Requirements of good seating are to:
(i) Provide trunk stablization                     (ii) Have proper elbow height
(iii) Permit change of posture                   (iv) Avoid pressing of thigh tissues
Code:
  1. A.(i), (ii) and (iii)
  2. B.(i), (iii) and (iv)
  3. C.(ii), (iii) and (iv)
  4. D.(i) and (iv)
Q 27 :
The basic movements of the body in terms of functioning of the muscles are:
(i) Flexion                                                     (ii) Abduction
(iii) Pronation                                               (iv) Extension
(v) Adduction
Code:
  1. A.(ii) and (iii)
  2. B.(iii) and (iv)
  3. C.(iv) and (v)
  4. D.(i) and (iv)
Q 28 :
Who is an Entrepreneur?
(i) Someone who invests time and money to starts a business.
(ii) Someone who takes risk to make profit.
(iii) Someone who travels extensively.
(iv) Someone who makes a lot of money/
Code:
  1. A.(i) and (ii)
  2. B.(ii), (iii) and (iv)
  3. C.(iv), (i) and (ii)
  4. D.(iii) and (iv)   
Q 29 :
Non formal Education Processes and Programmes should, in the long run, lead to:
(i) Creating awareness among individuals and Society.
(ii) Enriching human potential.
(iii) ncreasing functional relevance of learning.
(iv) increasing the autocratic action.
Code:
  1. A.(iv), (i) and (ii)
  2. B.(i), (ii) and (iii)
  3. C.(ii), (iii) and (iv)
  4. D.(i), (iii) and (iv)
Q 30 :
Development Communication is:
(i) Resource for Development
(ii).Precursor for Social Change
(iii) An approach for charity
(iv) A component of Press Information Bureau
Code:
  1. A.(iii), (ii) and (iv)
  2. B.(i), (ii) and (iii)
  3. C.(i) and (ii)
  4. D.(iv), (i) and (iii)
Q 31 :
Assertion (A) : Aging is associated with loss of lean body mass, bone mass and total body calcium.
Reason (R) : High fat and low protein diets are recommended for elderly.
Codes:
  1. A.(A) is correct and (R) is incorrect.
  2. B.(R) is correct and (A) is incorrect.
  3. C.Both (A) and (R) are correct.
  4. D.Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
Q 32 :
Assertion (A) : Including 4 to 5 exchanges of fruit and vegetables in the daily diet provides protection from non-communicable diseases.
Reason (R) : Fruits and vegetables are rich in phytochemicals which help to reduced oxidative stress of cells.
Codes:
  1. A.Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are correct.
  3. C.(A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
  4. D.(A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
Q 33 :
Assertion (A) : Commissary service has a large centralized production unit with satellite units located separately where food is finally prepared and served.
Reason (R) : This type of system uses frozen and chilled food, does large volume purchase, has large labour force and equipment and minimal transport.
Codes:
  1. A.(A) is partially correct, and (R) is correct.
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are correct.
  3. C.(A) is correct, and (R) is partially correct.
  4. D.Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
Q 34 :
Assertion (A) : Managerial skill is classified in terms of three skill approach.
Reason (R) : The skills needed in a manager are human skills, conceptual skills and marketing skills.
Codes:
  1. A.Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are correct.
  3. C.(A) is correct, and (R) is incorrect.
  4. D.(A) is incorrect, and (R) is correct.
Q 35 :
Assertion (A) : Developmental anthropologist Shweder concluded that a separate middle age is a cultural construction.
Reason (R) : In some cultures women view their life course not by chronological age but by the nature of one's social responsibility and family management.
Codes:
  1. A.Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the appropriate correct explanation of (A).
  3. C.(A) is correct but (R) is not the appropriate correct explanation of (A).
  4. D.(A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
Q 36 :
Assertion (A) : The objective of the amendment of the Child Labour Act is to ensure that all children between six to fourteen years are in schools.
Reason (R) : Under RTE Act it is the duty of the State to ensure free and compulsory education to all children below the age of 18 years.
Codes:
  1. A.Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are correct.
  3. C.(A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
  4. D.(A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
Q 37 :
Assertion (A) : Foaming is always undesirable in dyeing.
Reason (R) : It leads to uneven dyeing and excessive foam leads to overflow of dye solution and loss of dye.
Codes:
  1. A.Both (A) and (R) are correct.
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
  3. C.(A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
  4. D.(A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
Q 38 :
Assertion (A) : Cross dyeing can produced muticoloured fabrics.
Reason (R) : Two or more fibre types in a fabric accept a different types of dye.
Codes:
  1. A.(A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
  2. B.(A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
  3. C.Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
  4. D.Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Q 39 :
Assertion (A) : Pattern engineering increases the efficiency of a marker.
Reason (R) : Pattern engineering involves splitting pattern pieces, reducing seam allowances and adjusting pattern dimensions.
Codes:
  1. A.Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
  2. B.(A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
  3. C.Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is also the correct explanation of (A).
  4. D.(A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
Q 40 :
Assertion (A) : The man-machine system (MMS) is most effective when input and output are appropriately balanced.
Reason (R) : The man-machine system consists of only man and machine.
Codes:
  1. A.(A) is correct, and (R) is incorrect.
  2. B.(A) is incorrect, and (R) is correct.
  3. C.Both (A) and (R) are correct.
  4. D.Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
Q 41 :
Assertion (A) : Time and energy demands of employed women are same in different stages of family life cycle.
Reason (R) : Energy management is more difficult and complex than time management irrespective of stages of family life cycle.
Codes:
  1. A.(A) is correct, (R) is incorrect.
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are correct.
  3. C.(A) is incorrect, and (R) is correct.
  4. D.Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
Q 42 :
Assertion (A) : Systemic Evaluation enables to determine the effectiveness of any programme.
Reason (R) : Information obtained through evaluation shows strengths and weaknesses of a programme.
Codes:
  1. A.Both (A) and (R) are correct.
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
  3. C.(A) is correct, and (R) is incorrect.
  4. D.(R) is correct, and (A) is incorrect.
Q 43 :
Assertion (A) : The potential of women to participate in development is limited by the opportunities and exposure available to them.
Reason (R) : Scholars have repeatedly suggested that everyone is born into a culture that has pre-set notions about males and females and what is appropriate for males and females.
Codes:
  1. A.(R) is correct, and (A) is incorrect.
  2. B.(A) is correct, and (R) is incorrect.
  3. C.Both (A) and (R) are correct.
  4. D.Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
Q 44 :
Assertion (A) : SSA is a programme for promoting self employment.
Reason (R) : Self employment approach to poverty alleviation is more sustainable than wage employment.
Codes:
  1. A.Both (A) and (R) are correct.
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
  3. C.(A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
  4. D.(A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
Q 45 :
Arrange in the correct sequence the changes occurring in decomposition of fat on heating:
(i) Heating of fat
(ii) Pyrolysis of chain
(iii) Formation of short chain fatty acids
(iv) Hydrolysis to fatty acids and glycerol
(v) Rancid flavour
Code:
  1. A.(i), (ii), (iv), (v), (iii)
  2. B.(ii), (iv), (v), (i), (iii)
  3. C.(i), (iv), (v), (iv), (iii)
  4. D.(i), (iv), (ii), (iii), (v)
Q 46 :
Arrange in correct sequence the symptoms of liver disease according to severity:
(i) Heating Hepatic Encephalopathy
(ii) Jaundice
(iii) Gastro Intestinal Disturbances such as nausea and vomiting
(iv) Oesophageal varices
(v) Oedema and Ascites
Code:
  1. A.(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)
  2. B.(iii), (ii), (v), (i), (iv)
  3. C.(i), (iii), (ii), (iv), (v)
  4. D.(iii), (ii), (v), (iv), (i)
Q 47 :
Arrange in correct sequence the pathways of carbohydrate metabolism:
(i) Glucose 1-phosphate
(ii) Glucose 6-phosphate
(iii) Glycogen
(iv) Fructose 1, 6 Biphosphate
(v) Pyruvate
Code:
  1. A.(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)
  2. B.(iii), (i), (ii), (iv), (v)
  3. C.(iii), (iv), (i), (ii), (v)
  4. D.(iv), (iii), (ii), (i), (v)
Q 48 :
Arrange the steps in correct sequence of data analysis process for monitoring and evaluation of Public Nutrition problem:
(i) Identify pattern, trends and possible interpretations
(ii) Collect information around the indicators
(iii) Determine key indicator for the evaluation and monitoring process
(iv) Develop a structure for analysis
(v) Use of SWOT technique for interpretation of data and drawing conclusions
Code:
  1. A.(iii), (ii), (iv), (i), (v)
  2. B.(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)
  3. C.(iii), (ii), (i), (iv), (v)
  4. D.(i), (iii), (ii), (iv), (v)
Q 49 :
Give the right sequence for establishing HACCP:
(i) Establish critical points.
(ii) Establish the correct action.
(iii) Identify the critical control point.
(iv) Establish effective record keeping.
(v) Identify hazard and assess the severity and risk.
(vi) Establish procedure to verify that system.
(vii) Establish procedure to monitor CCP.
Code:
  1. A.(i), (iii), (iv), (vi), (v), (ii), (vii)
  2. B.(ii), (vi), (iv), (i), (iii), (vii), (v)
  3. C.(v), (iii), (i), (vii), (ii), (iv), (vi)
  4. D.(v), (vi), (iv), (ii), (iii), (i), (vii)
Q 50 :
Arrange the following principles of Observational Learning according to Bandura in correct sequence:
(i) Motivational Processes
(ii)  Attentional Processes
(iii) Production Processes
(iv) Retention Processes
Code:
  1. A.(i), (ii), (iv), (iii)
  2. B.(ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
  3. C.(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
  4. D.(ii), (i), (iii), (iv)

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