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Technical Subject (Food Safety Officer)

Question 1Single Answer
According to Food Safety standards, “Food” means any substance intended for human consumption?
  1. A
    Only raw agricultural produce
  2. B
    Any processed or unprocessed substance consumed by humans
  3. C
    Only packaged food items
  4. D
    Only cooked food
Question 2Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of food?
  1. A
    Infant food
  2. B
    Drinking water
  3. C
    Animal feed
  4. D
    Chewing gum
Question 3Single Answer
Food additives are substances which are?
  1. A
    Added to improve nutritional value only
  2. B
    Added to food for technological purposes
  3. C
    Naturally present in food
  4. D
    Added only during cooking
Question 4Single Answer
Which of the following is a processing aid?
  1. A
    Preservative
  2. B
    Emulsifier
  3. C
    Substance used during processing but not present in final product
  4. D
    Artificial sweetener
Question 5Single Answer
Contaminants in food are substances which?
  1. A
    Are intentionally added
  2. B
    Are naturally nutritious
  3. C
    Are unintentionally present
  4. D
    Improve shelf life
Question 6Single Answer
Heavy metals in food are considered dangerous because they are?
  1. A
    Easily digestible
  2. B
    Biodegradable
  3. C
    Bioaccumulative and toxic
  4. D
    Volatile
Question 7Single Answer
Which of the following is a toxic heavy metal?
  1. A
    Calcium
  2. B
    Iron
  3. C
    Lead
  4. D
    Potassium
Question 8Single Answer
Mercury contamination in food mainly affects?
  1. A
    Cereals
  2. B
    Fish and seafood
  3. C
    Milk
  4. D
    Fruits
Question 9Single Answer
Which contaminant is commonly associated with rice?
  1. A
    Arsenic
  2. B
    Cadmium
  3. C
    Lead
  4. D
    Mercury
Question 10Single Answer
Food additives are permitted only when they are?
  1. A
    Cheap
  2. B
    Naturally occurring
  3. C
    Safe and approved
  4. D
    Easily available
Question 11Single Answer
Which of the following is a preservative?
  1. A
    Citric acid
  2. B
    Sodium benzoate
  3. C
    Lecithin
  4. D
    Gelatin
Question 12Single Answer
Which substance is used as an antioxidant in food?
  1. A
    Sodium chloride
  2. B
    Ascorbic acid
  3. C
    Calcium carbonate
  4. D
    Sodium bicarbonate
Question 13Single Answer
Processing aids differ from additives because they are?
  1. A
    Always natural
  2. B
    Always toxic
  3. C
    Not intended to remain in final food
  4. D
    Added after packaging
Question 14Single Answer
Maximum permissible limits of contaminants are fixed to?
  1. A
    Increase profit
  2. B
    Improve color
  3. C
    Ensure consumer safety
  4. D
    Reduce production cost
Question 15Single Answer
Which heavy metal causes Minamata disease?
  1. A
    Lead
  2. B
    Cadmium
  3. C
    Mercury
  4. D
    Arsenic
Question 16Single Answer
Cadmium contamination is commonly linked with?
  1. A
    Rice and leafy vegetables
  2. B
    Milk
  3. C
    Fruits
  4. D
    Meat
Question 17Single Answer
Which of the following is a natural food contaminant?
  1. A
    Pesticide residue
  2. B
    Mycotoxin
  3. C
    Food additive
  4. D
    Processing aid
Question 18Single Answer
Aflatoxin is produced by?
  1. A
    Bacteria
  2. B
    Virus
  3. C
    Fungi
  4. D
    Algae
Question 19Single Answer
Which food is most susceptible to aflatoxin contamination?
  1. A
    Milk
  2. B
    Groundnut
  3. C
    Fish
  4. D
    Sugar
Question 20Single Answer
Toxic substances in food may enter through?
  1. A
    Processing
  2. B
    Packaging
  3. C
    Environmental pollution
  4. D
    All of the above
Question 21Single Answer
Which metal affects the nervous system severely?
  1. A
    Zinc
  2. B
    Mercury
  3. C
    Magnesium
  4. D
    Sodium
Question 22Single Answer
Lead exposure mainly affects?
  1. A
    Liver
  2. B
    Heart
  3. C
    Nervous system
  4. D
    Lungs
Question 23Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT a food additive category?
  1. A
    Coloring agent
  2. B
    Flavor enhancer
  3. C
    Lubricant
  4. D
    Sweetener
Question 24Single Answer
Artificial sweeteners are used to?
  1. A
    Increase acidity
  2. B
    Replace sugar
  3. C
    Preserve food
  4. D
    Improve texture
Question 25Single Answer
Which additive improves texture of food?
  1. A
    Stabilizer
  2. B
    Preservative
  3. C
    Antioxidant
  4. D
    Flavor
Question 26Single Answer
Processing aids are regulated because they may?
  1. A
    Increase nutrition
  2. B
    Leave residues
  3. C
    Improve taste
  4. D
    Reduce cost
Question 27Single Answer
Which contaminant comes from industrial effluents?
  1. A
    Vitamins
  2. B
    Proteins
  3. C
    Heavy metals
  4. D
    Carbohydrates
Question 28Single Answer
Which metal is associated with Itai-itai disease?
  1. A
    Mercury
  2. B
    Lead
  3. C
    Cadmium
  4. D
    Arsenic
Question 29Single Answer
Food contaminants are monitored to ensure?
  1. A
    Export quality
  2. B
    Color retention
  3. C
    Consumer health protection
  4. D
    Profit maximization
Question 30Single Answer
Which of the following is an intentional food additive?
  1. A
    Mycotoxin
  2. B
    Pesticide residue
  3. C
    Artificial color
  4. D
    Heavy metal
Question 31Single Answer
Permissible limits of additives are based on?
  1. A
    Taste
  2. B
    Shelf life
  3. C
    Acceptable daily intake
  4. D
    Cost
Question 32Single Answer
Which substance is used as a flavor enhancer?
  1. A
    MSG
  2. B
    Sodium chloride
  3. C
    Calcium phosphate
  4. D
    Agar
Question 33Single Answer
Toxic substances in food can cause?
  1. A
    Acute poisoning
  2. B
    Chronic illness
  3. C
    Cancer
  4. D
    All of the above
Question 34Single Answer
Which metal contamination is common in drinking water in some regions?
  1. A
    Zinc
  2. B
    Arsenic
  3. C
    Copper
  4. D
    Calcium
Question 35Single Answer
Which of the following is a natural additive?
  1. A
    Artificial color
  2. B
    Preservative
  3. C
    Spice extract
  4. D
    Sweetener
Question 36Single Answer
Food additives must be declared because they may?
  1. A
    Change weight
  2. B
    Cause allergic reactions
  3. C
    Increase moisture
  4. D
    Reduce cost
Question 37Single Answer
Which heavy metal interferes with hemoglobin synthesis?
  1. A
    Lead
  2. B
    Zinc
  3. C
    Sodium
  4. D
    Potassium
Question 38Single Answer
The presence of toxic substances above limits makes food?
  1. A
    Premium
  2. B
    Unsafe
  3. C
    Organic
  4. D
    Functional
Question 39Single Answer
Which additive prevents oxidation of fats?
  1. A
    Antioxidant
  2. B
    Emulsifier
  3. C
    Thickener
  4. D
    Sweetener
Question 40Single Answer
Food contamination can occur during?
  1. A
    Production
  2. B
    Processing
  3. C
    Storage
  4. D
    All of the above
Question 41Single Answer
Which metal contamination causes skin lesions?
  1. A
    Mercury
  2. B
    Lead
  3. C
    Arsenic
  4. D
    Cadmium
Question 42Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT a heavy metal?
  1. A
    Lead
  2. B
    Mercury
  3. C
    Arsenic
  4. D
    Nitrogen
Question 43Single Answer
Processing aids are usually removed by?
  1. A
    Packaging
  2. B
    Washing or separation
  3. C
    Labeling
  4. D
    Cooking
Question 44Single Answer
Which contaminant is formed during improper storage?
  1. A
    Vitamin
  2. B
    Protein
  3. C
    Mycotoxin
  4. D
    Mineral
Question 45Single Answer
Food additives must not mislead consumers regarding?
  1. A
    Weight
  2. B
    Quality and safety
  3. C
    Price
  4. D
    Quantity
Question 46Single Answer
Toxic metals mainly enter food chain through?
  1. A
    Soil and water
  2. B
    Air only
  3. C
    Packaging only
  4. D
    Cooking
Question 47Single Answer
Which additive category improves appearance?
  1. A
    Coloring agent
  2. B
    Preservative
  3. C
    Antioxidant
  4. D
    Emulsifier
Question 48Single Answer
Chronic exposure to contaminants mainly affects?
  1. A
    Only adults
  2. B
    Only children
  3. C
    Entire population
  4. D
    Animals only
Question 49Single Answer
Which is a common source of lead contamination?
  1. A
    Plastic packaging
  2. B
    Old pipes
  3. C
    Stainless steel
  4. D
    Glass bottles
Question 50Single Answer
Food safety standards aim to control contaminants at?
  1. A
    Consumer level only
  2. B
    Retail level only
  3. C
    Farm to fork level
  4. D
    Import stage only
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