RAS — Food & Health MCQs
Practice 20 free food & health multiple choice questions for RAS exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.
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RAS — Health & Nutrition — Food & Health
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Question 1 of 20
A maritime sailor presents with massively swollen, painfully spongy gums that aggressively bleed upon minor contact, a textbook pathology of Scurvy. Physiologically, an acute absence of which specific chemical compound directly triggers this connective tissue collapse?
Question 2 of 20
Under the Anemia Mukt Bharat scheme, the 'Blue' IFA (Iron Folic Acid) tablet is specifically designated for which demographic group?
Question 3 of 20
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between 'Argemone Oil' and 'Mustard Oil' in the context of food safety?
Question 4 of 20
In rigorous nutritional cardiology, maintaining an optimal and uncompromised lipid profile is the cornerstone of heart health. Which of the following analytical statements correctly identifies the exact physiological mechanism by which artificial dietary fats sabotage this lipid profile?
Question 5 of 20
Match List-I (Term) with List-II (Description) and choose the correct code: List-I A. Lactose B. Insulin C. Essential Amino Acids D. MUFA/PUFA List-II 1. Cannot be synthesized by the body 2. Hormone synthesized from proteins 3. Unsaturated beneficial fats 4. Milk sugar
Question 6 of 20
What is the consequence of failing to consume a balanced diet, characterized by an imbalance between macronutrients and micronutrients, as per modern health analysis?
Question 7 of 20
Which component of the IFA tablet specifically aids in the prevention of neural tube defects during fetal development in pregnant women?
Question 8 of 20
Which of the following medical conditions are specifically classified under Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM)?
Question 9 of 20
The generic chemical formula commonly associated with the primary energy-yielding macronutrient class is $C_n(H_2O)_n$. Which class of compounds does this formula represent?
Question 10 of 20
Metanil yellow, heavily utilized by fraudulent vendors, is predominantly found as an adulterant in which of the following everyday kitchen spices?
Question 11 of 20
Which of the following pairs of nutrients is jointly required for the complex physiological process of blood coagulation?
Question 12 of 20
Legally and conceptually within the framework of food safety, 'Food Adulteration' is most comprehensively defined as:
Question 13 of 20
What is the scientifically standardized mathematical formula used to calculate a person's Body Mass Index (BMI)?
Question 14 of 20
Match the hazardous adulterant with the primary human physiological system or organ it progressively damages: List-I A. Urea and Detergent (in milk) B. Lead Chromate (in turmeric) C. Rhodamine B (in chilli powder) D. Industrial Trans-fats (in Vanaspati) List-II i. Central Nervous System ii. Cardiovascular System (Heart) iii. Renal System (Kidneys) iv. Hepatic System (Liver)
Question 15 of 20
Match List-I (Mineral) with List-II (Core Biological Function) and choose the correct combination: List-I A. Iron B. Potassium C. Sodium List-II 1. Regulates heart rate and prevents paralysis 2. Transmits nerve impulses and controls water balance 3. Synthesizes hemoglobin to carry oxygen
Question 16 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the DASH Diet: 1. It is primarily adopted to control Diabetes Mellitus. 2. It requires a high intake of sodium to balance electrolytes. 3. It emphasizes high potassium and magnesium intake. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 17 of 20
If a patient has a medically calculated Body Mass Index (BMI) of 16.5, into which standardized nutritional category will they be classified?
Question 18 of 20
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) protocol strictly limits the intake of sodium while heavily promoting foods rich in potassium and magnesium. What is the precise physiological rationale behind maintaining this specific mineral balance?
Question 19 of 20
Match List-I (Target Group under AMB) with List-II (Prescribed Intervention): List-I A. Pregnant Women B. Adolescents C. Nutritional Tracking D. Anganwadi Children List-II i. Blue IFA Tablet ii. Poshan Tracker iii. Fortified Milk (Dugdh Uphar) iv. Red IFA Tablet Select the correct answer:
Question 20 of 20
Which of the following statements correctly identifies the function of glycogen in mammalian biology?
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