Food & Health MCQs for CET 12th Level
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CET 12th Level — Health & Nutrition — Food & Health
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Question 1 of 20
Assertion (A): FSSAI publishes the 'DART' manual to legally prosecute large-scale food manufacturing corporations. Reason (R): The primary objective of DART is to empower everyday consumers by providing simple, rapid testing methods for detecting home adulteration.
Question 2 of 20
Statement 1: 'Essential Amino Acids' refer to those specific amino acids which the human body can readily synthesize on its own. Statement 2: 'Non-essential Amino Acids' are absolutely useless and play no role in human metabolism. Select the correct evaluation of the above statements:
Question 3 of 20
The industrial process of Hydrogenation is utilized to transform liquid vegetable oils into solid fats. What is the primary commercial objective behind this chemical alteration?
Question 4 of 20
Assertion (A): The bio-fortification of crops like Golden Rice involves the addition of synthetic vitamins during the final industrial packaging phase. Reason (R): Bio-fortification is strictly an agricultural methodology that improves crop nutrition inherently through targeted breeding or advanced genetic engineering.
Question 5 of 20
Match the following dietary sources to their predominant nutrient classifications: List-I (Dietary Source) A. Pulses & Soybean B. Honey & Sweet Potato C. Ghee & Coconut Oil List-II (Predominant Nutrient) 1. Carbohydrates 2. Saturated Fats 3. Proteins
Question 6 of 20
If an individual's diet lacks adequate carbohydrates over a prolonged period, which physiological consequence is most likely to occur as a survival mechanism?
Question 7 of 20
Metanil yellow, heavily utilized by fraudulent vendors, is predominantly found as an adulterant in which of the following everyday kitchen spices?
Question 8 of 20
Dietary fibers, frequently referred to as roughage, are indispensable for maintaining the functional integrity of the digestive tract. Which of the following is NOT a biochemical component of these plant-derived dietary fibers?
Question 9 of 20
Which of the following sets of foods provides the richest dietary source of Phosphorus to ensure robust skeletal integrity and efficient ATP synthesis?
Question 10 of 20
According to standardized global health classifications, which of the following Body Mass Index (BMI) ranges accurately represents a "Normal" or healthy adult weight?
Question 11 of 20
Consider the following analytical statements regarding the multifaceted physiological role of dietary fibers (roughage) in the human body: 1. They act as potent catalysts for the rapid absorption of glucose into the bloodstream, thereby yielding instant energy. 2. They significantly slow down the intestinal absorption of cholesterol, reducing the overarching risk of cardiovascular diseases. 3. They strategically add unfermented bulk to the stool, thereby mechanically preventing severe constipation. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 12 of 20
Which of the following physiological functions is NOT primarily attributed to proteins?
Question 13 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the classification of carbohydrates: 1. Glucose and Fructose are complex polysaccharides. 2. Sucrose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose. 3. Starch is the primary form of energy storage in animal tissues. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Question 14 of 20
Which of the following functions is explicitly designated as a core responsibility of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)?
Question 15 of 20
From a botanical and structural perspective, why are dried papaya seeds specifically and overwhelmingly chosen by unscrupulous traders to adulterate premium black pepper?
Question 16 of 20
Unexplained aggressive hair fall (alopecia) combined with severe scaly skin rashes is a clinical profile frequently attributed to the dietary absence of which specific sulfur-containing B-vitamin, chemically known as Biotin?
Question 17 of 20
Match List-I (Mineral) with List-II (Deficiency Disease) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I A. Iodine B. Zinc C. Sodium D. Potassium List-II 1. Muscle weakness and paralysis risk 2. Low blood pressure 3. Goitre and mental retardation 4. Dwarfism and skin diseases
Question 18 of 20
Assertion (A): Essential amino acids provide a vastly superior amount of caloric energy compared to non-essential amino acids. Reason (R): Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized internally by the human body and must be acquired strictly through the diet.
Question 19 of 20
Match List-I (Type of Carbohydrate) with List-II (Example) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I A. Monosaccharide B. Disaccharide C. Animal Polysaccharide D. Plant Polysaccharide List-II 1. Glycogen 2. Starch 3. Fructose 4. Lactose
Question 20 of 20