Home Science Objective Test Paper

Home Science Objective Test Paper
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1. What can excess of protein intake lead to?
(a) A feeling of wanting to eat more
(b) Vitamin A deficiency
(c) More calcium being excreted
(d) Constipation

2. Which enzyme does hydrochloric acid activate?
(a) Rennin
(b) Lactase
(c) Trypsin
(d) Pepsin


3. What is mitosis?
(a) The covering around the cell
(b) The protection against UV light
(c) The elimination of toxins from the.
(d) .The multiplication of cells


4. What is neuralgia?
(a) Shooting pains along the course of a nerve
(b) Pain down the back and outside of the thigh
(c) Disease of the basal ganglia
(d) Paralysis or weakness of one side of the face


5. Eversion is
(a) Moving the side of the sole of the foot outwards
(b) Pointing the toes upwards
(c) Pointing the toes downwards
(d) Moving the side of the sole of the foot inwards



6. How long should a cool down in an absolute beginners class be?
(a) 5 minutes
(b) 10 minutes
(c) 15 minutes
(d) 20 minutes

7. What is the cause of stretch marks?
(a) Loss of elasticity in the epidermis
(b) Loss of elasticity in the dermis
(c) Loss of elasticity in the subcutaneous layer
(d) Loss of elasticity in the muscles near the skin’s surface



8. The typical daily s intake is
(a) 1-3 gm
(b) 3-5 gm
(c) 6-9 gm
(d) 11-14 gm




9. If a person. habitually consumes 10 tablets a ay of vitamin-mineral supplements, which nutrient is least likely to cause toxicity?
(a) Vitamin E
(b) Vitamin A
(c) Vitamin D
(d) Iron


10. The number of kilocalories in one gram of fat is
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 7
(d) 9




11. Essential amino acids are
(a) composed entirely of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms
(b) synthesized by the body during metabolism
(c) in all protein foods of low biological value
(d) in all protein foods of high biological value




12. Polysaccharides are
(a) composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen atoms
(b) sweet-tasting, and contain one glucose and one fructose molecule
(c) the most complex group of carbohydrates, and include starch and dextrin
(d) difficult to digest, and so contribute little to energy stores



13. Malnutrition occurs when
(a) a child’s diet is lacking in protein
(b) energy intake is below the minimum required to maintain a healthy body
(c) there is an imbalance of the essential nutrients required to maintain a healthy body
(d) energy intake exceeds the body’s energy needs

14. Levels of cholesterol in the blood can be lowered by a diet that contains
(a) polyunsaturated fats
(b) low-density lipoproteins
(c) saturated fats
(d) trans fatty acids


15. In experiment an egg-white is heated in a test-tube, held in a beaker of boiling water. The result is an opaque white solid. The experiment demonstrates
(a) the coagulation of proteins
(b) the catabolism of essential amino acids
(c) acid and alkali reactions in food
(d) gelatinization


16. A person with coeliac disease should avoid eating
(a) rice and stir-fried vegetables
(b) fresh fruit salad and ice-cream
(c) tacos and mince
(d) cheese and whole meal bread sandwiches



17. Milk contains approximately what percent water?
(a) 96%
(b) 2.87%
(c) 80%
(d) 75%


18. Which naturally occurring ingredient causes enigmatic browning in fruits and vegetables?
(a) Piper dine
(b) Cycasin
(c) Tannins
(d) Citric Acid



19. Why should you be concerned about excessive use of black pepper?
(a) It can cause hallucinations
(b) It can cause a change in genetic material
(c) It contains LD 50
(d) It can become a strong carcinogen


20. Which of the following vitamins must be declared first on a nutritional label
for a food product?
(a) Vitamin C
(b) Vitamin A
(c) Vitamin D
(d) Vitamin E



21. Preservatives can be added to bakery products to prevent or retard mold growth, which of the following is Not one of those preservatives?
(a) Potassium sorbate
(b) Sodium benzoate
(c) Sodium bicarbonate
(d) Sodium proprionate


22. Food containers that are absolutely impermeable to gases and vapours are referred to as __________
(a) laminates
(b) hermetic
(c) aseptic
(d) edible


23........... is a basic substance found in parts of plants. They usually - taste bitter and are often used as active principles in drugs.
(a) Chlorophyll
(b) Catalase
(c) Alkaloid
(d) Teratogens


24. What occurs when a food is eaten that contains parasites.
(a) Toxin-mediated food borne infection
(b) Food borne intoxication
(c) Food borne infection
(d) Food borne infestation

25. which process is a result of absorption by polar molecules?
(a) Microwaves
(b) Irradiation
(c) Fermentation
(d) Boiling

Answers :

1 b
2 d
3 d
4 a
5 a
6 b
7 b
8 c
9 b
10 d
11 d
12 c
13 b
14 d
15 a
16 a
17 c
18 c
19 d
20 b
21 c
22 b
23 b
24 d
25 a