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Subjects : Home Science
Question Bank TNPSC CDPO Home Science Paper 1 Exam - English
Home Science
Q 1 :
Food science primarily deals with?
A.Study of food production only
B.Study of agriculture alone
C.Study of food composition, processing and utilization
D.Study of cooking recipes
Q 2 :
Nutrition is best defined as?
A.Study of food preservation
B.Study of food and its economic value
C.Study of diet planning only
D.Study of nutrients and their utilization in the body
Q 3 :
Which nutrient provides the highest energy per gram?
A.Protein
B.Carbohydrate
C.Vitamins
D.Fat
Q 4 :
Essential amino acids are those which?
A.Are produced in the body
B.Are not needed by body
C.Must be supplied through diet
D.Are stored in liver
Q 5 :
Which vitamin is fat soluble?
A.Vitamin A
B.Vitamin B1
C.Vitamin C
D.Vitamin B12
Q 6 :
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) refers to?
A.Energy used in physical activity
B.Energy required for digestion
C.Energy stored in body fat
D.Energy used at rest to maintain vital functions
Q 7 :
Which mineral is essential for haemoglobin formation?
A.Calcium
B.Iron
C.Sodium
D.Potassium
Q 8 :
Carbohydrates are mainly digested in?
A.Stomach
B.Liver
C.Large intestine
D.Mouth and small intestine
Q 9 :
The process of breaking down food into absorbable forms is called?
A.Digestion
B.Metabolism
C.Absorption
D.Excretion
Q 10 :
The main function of dietary fibre is?
A.Energy supply
B.Regulation of bowel movement
C.Muscle building
D.Hormone production
Q 11 :
Proteins are made up of?
A.Fatty acids
B.Amino acids
C.Glucose
D.Nucleotides
Q 12 :
Which organ produces bile?
A.Liver
B.Pancreas
C.Kidney
D.Stomach
Q 13 :
Which vitamin deficiency causes night blindness?
A.Vitamin A
B.Vitamin D
C.Vitamin K
D.Vitamin E
Q 14 :
The energy value of carbohydrates per gram is?
A.4 kcal
B.7 kcal
C.9 kcal
D.2 kcal
Q 15 :
Enzymes are best described as?
A.Carbohydrates
B.Lipids
C.Vitamins
D.Biological catalysts
Q 16 :
Which nutrient is most important for body building?
A.Proteins
B.Vitamins
C.Minerals
D.Water
Q 17 :
Water in the body mainly functions as?
A.Solvent and transport medium
B.Structural component only
C.Energy source
D.Fat storage
Q 18 :
Kwashiorkor is caused due to deficiency of?
A.Vitamin C
B.Protein
C.Iron
D.Iodine
Q 19 :
Rickets is caused due to deficiency of?
A.Vitamin D
B.Vitamin A
C.Vitamin K
D.Vitamin B6
Q 20 :
The process of metabolism includes?
A.Only digestion
B.Anabolism and catabolism
C.Only absorption
D.Only excretion
Q 21 :
Which organ absorbs most nutrients?
A.Stomach
B.Small intestine
C.Large intestine
D.Liver
Q 22 :
Glycogen is stored in?
A.Brain
B.Kidneys
C.Liver and muscles
D.Skin
Q 23 :
The main function of carbohydrates is?
A.Hormone regulation
B.Blood formation
C.Energy supply
D.Bone formation
Q 24 :
Lipids are primarily composed of?
A.Amino acids
B.Minerals
C.Glucose
D.Fatty acids and glycerol
Q 25 :
Vitamin C is also known as?
A.Thiamine
B.Ascorbic acid
C.Riboflavin
D.Niacin
Q 26 :
Which mineral is essential for thyroid function?
A.Iron
B.Iodine
C.Calcium
D.Zinc
Q 27 :
The pH of pure water is?
A.0
B.14
C.7
D.5
Q 28 :
The major source of energy in Indian diet is?
A.Carbohydrates
B.Vitamins
C.Proteins
D.Minerals
Q 29 :
Essential fatty acids include?
A.Oleic acid only
B.Stearic acid
C.Palmitic acid
D.Linoleic acid
Q 30 :
Which vitamin helps in blood clotting?
A.Vitamin A
B.Vitamin D
C.Vitamin C
D.Vitamin K
Q 31 :
The process of energy release from food is called?
A.Digestion
B.Assimilation
C.Absorption
D.Respiration
Q 32 :
Which nutrient is most calorie-dense?
A.Fat
B.Protein
C.Carbohydrate
D.Fibre
Q 33 :
Balanced diet means?
A.Only proteins and fats
B.Only carbohydrates
C.Only vitamins
D.All nutrients in proper proportion
Q 34 :
Mineral required for strong bones is?
A.Iron
B.Iodine
C.Sodium
D.Calcium
Q 35 :
Vitamin B12 deficiency leads to?
A.Scurvy
B.Anemia
C.Rickets
D.Night blindness
Q 36 :
The simplest form of carbohydrate is?
A.Glucose
B.Glycogen
C.Starch
D.Cellulose
Q 37 :
The main site of protein digestion is?
A.Mouth
B.Liver
C.Large intestine
D.Stomach and small intestine
Q 38 :
Vitamins are required in diet because they?
A.Regulate body functions
B.Build muscles
C.Provide energy
D.Form bones
Q 39 :
The major function of minerals is?
A.Energy production
B.Digestion only
C.Fat storage
D.Structural and regulatory roles
Q 40 :
Deficiency of iodine causes?
A.Goitre
B.Scurvy
C.Rickets
D.Beriberi
Q 41 :
The physical property of food mainly refers to?
A.Nutrient composition
B.Chemical reactions only
C.Texture, colour and viscosity
D.Microbial growth
Q 42 :
Viscosity of a liquid food means?
A.Sweetness
B.Temperature
C.Salt content
D.Thickness or resistance to flow
Q 43 :
Gel formation in food is mainly due to?
A.Minerals
B.Vitamins
C.Proteins and carbohydrates interaction
D.Water only
Q 44 :
Emulsion in food is a mixture of?
A.Gas and solid
B.Protein and vitamin
C.Solid and gas
D.Two immiscible liquids
Q 45 :
Example of natural emulsifier is?
A.Lecithin
B.Salt
C.Sugar
D.Starch
Q 46 :
Browning of cut apple is due to?
A.Fermentation
B.Boiling
C.Freezing
D.Enzymatic reaction
Q 47 :
The enzyme responsible for enzymatic browning is?
A.Amylase
B.Polyphenol oxidase
C.Protease
D.Lipase
Q 48 :
Denaturation of protein means?
A.Formation of vitamins
B.Loss of natural structure of protein
C.Increase in sugar
D.Formation of minerals
Q 49 :
Caramelization occurs in?
A.Sugars
B.Fats
C.Proteins
D.Minerals
Q 50 :
pH of food indicates?
A.Acidity or alkalinity
B.Temperature
C.Colour
D.Texture
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