Food & Health MCQs for RAS
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Question 1 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 2 of 20
Water comprises approximately 60-70% of the total mass of the human body. Which of the following is NOT one of the critical physiological functions facilitated by this immense aqueous volume?
Question 3 of 20
Why do saturated fats, such as ghee, butter, and coconut oil, typically remain in a highly stable, solid state at normal room temperature?
Question 4 of 20
Which of the following clinical symptoms is definitively NOT associated with the severe protein deficiency disorder Kwashiorkor?
Question 5 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the energy yield of macronutrients: 1. The complete oxidation of one gram of carbohydrate releases approximately 4 kcal of energy. 2. In the absence of carbohydrates, the oxidation of one gram of protein releases approximately 9 kcal of energy. 3. Fats represent the most concentrated energy reservoir, yielding significantly more energy per gram than both carbohydrates and proteins. Which of the statements is/are correct?
Question 6 of 20
Match List-I (Vitamin) with List-II (Deficiency Disease): List-I A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B12 C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin D List-II 1. Scurvy 2. Rickets 3. Night Blindness 4. Pernicious Anemia Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Question 7 of 20
Which specific agricultural research institute in Rajasthan has been credited with the successful development of the bio-fortified high iron/zinc wheat variety 'Raj 4120'?
Question 8 of 20
On the universally standardized Body Mass Index (BMI) scale, a reading of exactly 29.9 is considered the absolute upper critical limit for which of the following diagnostic health classifications?
Question 9 of 20
What is the primary motive behind creating 'Golden Rice' with genes sourced from daffodils and bacteria?
Question 10 of 20
Which of the following conditions represents the 'Overweight' category according to the Body Mass Index (BMI) scale?
Question 11 of 20
Consider the following diseases/conditions: 1. Osteoporosis 2. Dwarfism 3. Anemia 4. Hemorrhage Which of the conditions mentioned above are caused by mineral deficiencies, excluding vitamin deficiencies?
Question 12 of 20
Osteomalacia in human adults and Rickets in growing children are severe bone-deforming disorders linked to compromised calcium absorption. Which of the following is NOT recognized as a primary natural source to alleviate the specific fat-soluble vitamin deficiency causing these conditions?
Question 13 of 20
Which specific chemical compounds combine through an esterification reaction to structurally form dietary fats (lipids)?
Question 14 of 20
Consider the following statutory roles assigned to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the FSS Act, 2006: 1. Issuing mandatory operational licenses to food businesses. 2. Setting rigorous scientific standards for the quality of food articles. 3. Creating and managing a nationwide network of certified food testing laboratories. 4. Directly conducting criminal trials and prosecuting consumers who purchase adulterated goods. Which of the functions listed above are correct?
Question 15 of 20
Match List-I (Nutrient) with List-II (Source) and select the correct answer: List-I A. Vitamin E B. Vitamin K C. Calcium D. Iron List-II 1. Spinach, Jaggery, Liver 2. Milk, Ragi, Cheese 3. Sprouted grains, Almonds 4. Green vegetables, Soybean oil
Question 16 of 20
What makes the 'Shree Anna' grains particularly important from a medical and nutritional security perspective?
Question 17 of 20
Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Vitamins and minerals are vital for controlling metabolism at the micro level in the human body. Reason (R): Vitamins and minerals provide the primary caloric energy required for intense physical activities. Choose the correct option:
Question 18 of 20
In the chemical classification of carbohydrates, which group consists of compounds formed by the fusion of exactly two simplest sugar units?
Question 19 of 20
Match the specific physiological diseases/disorders with the dietary hazard or adulterant that primarily triggers them: List-I A. Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus B. Epidemic Dropsy C. Hypertension (High BP) D. Severe Nervous System Damage List-II i. Excessive Sodium intake ii. Lead Chromate (in Turmeric) iii. Argemone Oil (in Mustard Oil) iv. Unregulated High-Glycemic Index Foods / Obesity
Question 20 of 20