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Food Science and Technology Quiz

The document contains 30 multiple choice questions related to food science and technology. It covers topics like indicators of pasteurized milk, sources of thickening agents, scientific names of various foods, enzymes used in food processing, intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting microbial growth, and various packaging techniques.

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Food Science and Technology Quiz

The document contains 30 multiple choice questions related to food science and technology. It covers topics like indicators of pasteurized milk, sources of thickening agents, scientific names of various foods, enzymes used in food processing, intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting microbial growth, and various packaging techniques.

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Set No.

1
1. The indicator organism for pasteurized milk is
(a) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
(b) Coxiella burnetii
(c) Clostridium butulinum
(d) Salmonella typhi

2. Asepsis means
(a) Absence of micro-organisms
(b) Absence of air
(c) Absence of moisture
(d) Absence of light

3. Which among the following is a source of thickening agent


(a) Lecithin
(b) Guar gum
(c) GMS
(d) Sodium nitrite

4. The acid present in carbonated drink is


(a) Citric acid
(b) Carbonic acid
(c) Phosphoric acid
(d) all

5. Carageenan is obtained from


(a) Brown algae
(b) Green algae
(c) Red algae
(d) Blue green algae

6. Which gas is responsible for the ripening of fruits


(a) O2
(b) CO2
(c) C2H4
(d) N2

7. Tea is the national drink of


(a) China
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) India
(d) Nepal

8. Extensibility of dough is attributed to


(a) Globulin
(b) Gliadin
(c) Glutenin
(d) Albumin

9. Elasticity of dough is due to


(a) Glutenin
(b) Globulin
(c) Albumin
(d) Gliadin

10. The allergic disease due to consumption of gluten containing food products
is
(a) Parkinson's disease
(b) Celiac disease
(c) Phenylketonuria
(d) None

11.A clear drink having 30% TSS is


(a) Nector
(b) Juice
(c) cordial
(d) Squash

12. Scientific name of rice is


(a) Triticum aestivum
(b) Zea mays
(c) Oryza sativa
(d) Hordeum vulgare

13. Salt balance theory was given by


(a) Peebles
(b) Somer & Hart
(c) Fischer
(d) None

14. Flavor which is not easily detectable is


(a) Salty
(b) Bitter
(c) Umami
(d) Sweet
15. The microwave frequency used in food processing are (a) 215
& 915 MHz
(b) 915 & 2450 MHz
(c) 215 & 2450 MHz
(d) 415 & 2450 MHz

16. Canning is also known as


(a) Appertization
(b) Pasteurization
(c) Irradiation
(d) Vacreation

17. Isoeclectric point of milk protein is


(a) 2.6
(b) 3.6
(c) 4.6
(d) 5.6

18. The platform test done to check the milk quality is


(a) COB test
(b) Alcohol test
(c) Acidity
(d) all

19. Which of the following is a curing agent


(a) Sodium Nitrite
(b) Sodium nitrate
(c) Salt
(d) all
20. Indicator of faecal contamination of water is
(a) Salmonella
(b) E.Coli
(c) both
(d) none

21. Yoghurt contains


(a) Yeast
(b) Mold
(c) Bacteria
(d) All

22. Black spots in meat is due to


(a) Penicillium
(b) Candida
(c) Cladosporium
(d) Rhizopus

23. Semolina is obtained from


(a) Triticum compactum
(b) Triticum aestivum
(c) Triticum durum
(d) none

24. The deficiency of niacin causes


(a) Scurvy
(b) Beri-beri
(c) Pellagra
(d) Anaemia

25. Which of the following is a proteolytic enzyme


(a) Ficin
(b) Papain
(c) Actinindin
(d) all

26. Enzyme used in cheese manufacturing is


(a) Rennin
(b) Zymase
(c) Peroxidase
(d) none

27. Fat content in economy ice cream is


(a) 5%
(b) 10%
(c) 20%
(d) 30%

28. Beta glucan, a soluble fiber is present in


(a) Oats
(b) rice
(c) Corn
(d) Wheat

29. Yeast in bread making is responsible for


(a) flavor of bread
(b) loaf volume of bread
(c) both
(d) none

30. The triple point of water is


(a) 0.01⁰ C and 4.58mm Hg
(b) 1⁰ C and 4.58mm Hg
(c) 10⁰ C and 4.58mm Hg
(d) 0.1⁰ C and 4.58mm Hg

31. LTLT process for pasteurization of milk is at 63⁰ C for 30 mins, HTST
process
(a) 72⁰ C/15 sec
(b) 72⁰ C/15 min
(c) 75⁰ C/15 sec
(d) 75⁰ C/15 min

32. Aspartame, an artificial sweetener is made of


(a) Aspartic acid & valine
(b) Aspartic acid & phenylalanine
(c) Aspartic acid & histidin
(d) Aspartic acid & alanine

33. Waxy wheat has a low content of


(a) Amylose
(b) amylopectin
(c) both
(d) none

34. Repiness in bread is due to


(a) Bacillus mesentaricus
(b) Rhizopus stolonifer
(c) Candida torulopsis
(d) Lactobacillus

35. Antimicrobial component of milk is


(a) lysozyme
(b) lactose
(c) casein
(d) phospholipids

36. One cup of coffee has a caffenine content of


(a) 95 mg
(b) 55 mg
(c) 45 mg
(d) 75 mg

37. Caramelized flavor in milk due to


(a) Enzymatic browning
(b) Non-Enzymatic browning
(c) both
(d) none

38. The scum formation in pickles is due to the growth of


(a) Bacteria
(b) Virus
(c) Molds
(d) all
39. Which of the following maturing agent is no longer used in wheat flour
maturation
(a) Potassium bromate
(b) Ascorbic acid
(c) Azodicarbonamide
(d) all

40. Flavor reversion in food is due to


(a) Linolenic acid
(b) Linoleic acid
(c) Butyric acid
(d) Stearic acid

41. The flavor of wine is not be affected by


(a) aging of wine
(b) maturation of wine
(c) type of wine
(d) none

42. Colostrum has lower content of....than normal bovine milk


(a) Lactose
(b) Protein
(c) Minerals
(d) Vitamins

43. According to ICMR, 1 mcg of retinol is equivalent to


(a) 1 mcg of beta carotene
(b) 4 mcg of beta carotene
(c) 6 mcg of beta carotene
(d) 8 mcg of beta carotene

44. Symba process utilizes...... wastes in SCP production


(a) Protein
(b) Starch
(c) Fat
(d) Mineral

45. Stoke's law is used to find out


(a) Terminal velocity
(b) Drag coefficient
(c) Surface tension
(d) Specific gravity

46. Carcinogenic compound formed in cured meat is


(a) Nitroso compound
(b) Ketonic compound
(c) carbonyl compound
(d) none

47. Which container should not be used for wine maturation


(a) New oak
(b) Old oak
(c) White oak
(d) all

48. Which of the following is not a universal taste


(a) Salt
(b) sweet
(c) Sour
(d) None

49. The deterioration of fat due to oxidation and hydrolysis is called


(a) Denaturation
(b) Decomposition
(c) Rancidity
(d) Saponification

50. Which of the following has a higher protein content among the following
(a) Sorghum
(b) Pearl Millet
(c) Maize
(d) Oats

51. Milk gets coagulated upon


(a) Increase in acidity
(b) decrease in pH
(c) High heat treatment
(d) all

52. Whichofthefollowingisregardedassaccharifyingenzyme
(a) Alpha amylase
(b) Beta amylase
(c) both
(d) none

53. Which one is similar to functional foods


(a) Nutraceutical
(b) therapeutic foods
(c) Both A &B
(d) GM foods

54. Which of the following is an example of natural emulsifier


(a) Honey
(b) lecithin
(c) carrageenan
(d) trisodium citrate

55. Which of the following is a Lab fermented product


(a) Yoghurt
(b) Kefir
(c) Sauerkraut
(d) all

56. Maximum microwaves absorbed by


(a) Water
(b) salt solution
(c) sugar solution
(d) salt & sugar solution

57. Pickles commonly contains


(a) Lactobacillus
(b) Lauconostoc
(c) Pediococcus
(d) all
58. Which of the following is mostly non-pathogenic
(a) bacteria
(b) yeast
(c) mold
(d) virus

59. Concept used for killing of most resistant spores of Clostridium


botulinum in vegetables
(a) 5D
(b) 7D
(c) 12D
(d) 0.5D

60. Compound having flavour similar to banana


(a) isoamyl acetats
(b) ethyl butyrate
(c) diacetyl
(d) methyl anthranilate

61. Essential amino acid present in low amount in legumes


(a) lysine
(b) methlonine
(c) leucine
(d) valine

62. Which of the following starch have lowest gelatinization


temperature
(a) potato
(b) rice
(c) maize
(d) sorghum

63. Micro-organism responsible for production of vinegar from alcohol


(a) Aspergillus
(b) Acetobacter
(c) Bacillus
(d) Penicillium

64. Codex alimentarius means


(a) Food code
(b) Food law
(c) Food standard
(d) none

65. Which of the following has the highest calcium content


(a) Milk
(b) sorghum
(c) pearl millet
(d) rice

66. Paraboiling is done in case of


(a) Wheat
(b) rice
(c) corn
(d) sorghum

67. Which of the following is intrinsic factor for growth of micro- organism
(a) Water activity
(b) pH
(c) redox potential
(d) all

68. The toughening of meat after slaughter is due to


(a) drying
(b) rigor mortis
(c) cold shortening
(d) none

69. Indicator enzyme for pasturization of milk is


(a) Lipase
(b) peroxidase
(c) alkaline phosphatase
(d) lactase

70. Which of the following is not a fat soluble vitamin


(a) A
(b) B
(c) D
(d) K

71. Annatto is obtained from


(a) Seeds
(b) leaf
(c) stem
(d) roots
72. Sal marina is obtained from
(a) animal skin
(b) sea water
(c) salmon
(d) plant

73. P in HACCP stands for


(a) Prevention
(b) Pollutants
(c) Points
(d) Peaks

74. SO2 is used in the milling of


(a) Rice
(b) wheat
(c) corn
(d) legumes

75. Theprocessinwhich bothdehusking andpolishing areinvolvedis


(a) Husking
(b) Milling
(c) Paraboiling
(d) none

76. Afterdrying,thefinalmoisturecontentofparaboiledriceis
(a) 20%
(b) 14%
(c) 18%
(d) 25%
77. Which of the following fatty acid is most susceptible to rancidity
(a) lauric acid
(b) oleic acid
(c) linoleic acid
(d) stearic acid

78. FSSAI standards for total dissolved solids in packaged drinking water
(a) NLT 500mg/litre
(b) NMT 500mg/litre
(c) NLT 100mg/litre
(d) NMT 100mg/litre

79. Alternative for citric acid and tartaric acid in food flavor enhancer in
beverages
(a) malic acid
(b) MSG
(c) potassiumglutamate
(d)disodium guanylate

80. Rubber rollers in paddy husking works on the principle of


(a) friction
(b) pressure
(c) impact
(d) crushing

81. Emery coated rollers are used for


(a) legume milling
(b) rice milling
(c) oil extraction
(d) none

82. Which is not measurable


(a) pressure
(b) temperature
(c) momentum
(d) none

83. What happened to fruit, if it is stored at lower temperature than its optimum
temperature
(a) chilling injury
(b) freezing injury
(c) frost injury
(d) none

84. Non-climacteric fruits are harvested at what % of riping


(a) 75%
(b) 85%
(c) 95%
(d) 100%

85. Phytochemical absent in cereals (except oats)


(a) phytosterol
(b) cerotenoids
(c) saponins
(d) lignans
86. Protein not present in Cereals
(a) gliadin
(b) glutenin
(c) oryzenin
(d) casein

87. Best method for extraction of essential oils


(a) Super critical fluid extraction
(b) steamdistillation
(c) solvent extraction
(d) expression

88. Instrumentusedfor measuringapparentdensityofcerealgrains


(a) single kernel characterization system
(b) extensiograph
(c) farinograph
(d) butyrometer

89. Latest milk packagingtechnique


(a) PET bottles
(b) glass bottles
(c) pouch
(d) cartons

90. Nisin is related to


(a) broad spectrum antibiotic
(b) narrow spectrumantibiotic
(c) broad spectrum bacteriocin
(d) narrow spectrum bacteriocin
91. Which of the following is used as indicator of starch conversion
(a) alpha-amylase
(b) beta-amylase
(c) diastase
(d) iodine

92. ....... are a class of carbohydrates derivatives formed when sugar are reacted
with excess of phenylhydrzine
(a) osazones
(b) formaldehydes
(c) ozone
(d) organic acids

93. Zero energy cool chambers are related to


(a) storage
(b) 1 processing
(c) 2 processing
(d) 3 processing

94. Site of protein synthesis in cells is


(a) ribosomes
(b) mitochondria
(c) golgi body
(d) all

95. penetration of EM waves will be high at


(a) high frequency and high loss value
(b) high frequency and low loss value
(c) low frequency and high loss value
(d) low frequency and low loss value

96. Energy required to heat milk in comparison to water is


(a) 90%
(b) 96%
(c) 100%
(d) 107%

97. MFPO stands for


(a) Meat Food Products Order
(b) Meat Fruits Products Order
(c) Meat & Fowl Products Order
(d) None of these

98. EOPO Comes under


(a) Essential Commodities Act
(b) Meat Food Products Order
(c) Fruits Product Order
(d) None of these

99. AGMARK stands for


(a) Agricultural Grading and Marketing Act
(b) Agro Industry Grading and Marketing Act
(c) Agricultural Grading and Management Act
(d) None of these

100. BIS stands for


(a) Bureau of Indian Standards
(b) Bureau of International Standards
(c) Bureau of India Standards
(d) None of these

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