Andaman Nicobar Group C 2023: Food Safety Officer, Office of the Commissioner Food Safety, Shift 2 (13:00-15:00)

General Awareness & General knowledge
1
This year’s State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index (SARAL) has been topped by which
state?


(A)
Andhra Pradesh
(B)
Karnataka
(C)
Telangana
(D)
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (B) Karnataka


2
Which rainforest is facing a raging fire from over a fortnight?
(A)
Amazon
(B)
Nile
(C)
Congo
(D)
New Guinea
Answer: (A) Amazon


3
Recently, __________ has launched Samwad with Students as part of its outreach
programme.


(A)
Ministry of Human Resource Development

(B)
ISRO
(C)
ICG
(D)
DRDO
Answer: (B) ISRO


4
Which state government started Entrepreneurship Curriculum in govt. schools for first time?
(A)
Maharashtra
(B)
Goa
(C)
Delhi
(D)
Kerala
Answer: (C) Delhi


5
MS-Word is an example of _____
(A)
An operating system
(B)
A processing device
(C)
Application software
(D)
An input device
Answer: (C) Application software


6
Ctrl, Shift and Alt are called .......... keys.

(A)
modifier
(B)
function
(C)
alphanumeric
(D)
adjustment
Answer: (A) modifier


7
What colour does yellow and green make?
(A)
Lime
(B)
Ocean mist
(C)
Maroon
(D)
Tangerine
Answer: (A) Lime


8
On which date, National Panchayati Raj Day is observed?
(A)
January 20
(B)
May 3
(C)
April 10
(D)
April 24
Answer: (D) April 24

9
On which among the following dates, Army Day is observed?
(A)
January 15
(B)
February 15
(C)
March 15
(D)
April 15
Answer: (A) January 15


10
Continent where Tundra type of climate is NOT found?
(A)
Asia
(B)
North America
(C)
Europe
(D)
Australia
Answer: (D) Australia


11
Who wins the Men’s Single Australian Open Trophy in 2019?
(A)
Rafael Nadal
(B)
Novak Djokovic
(C)
Roger Federer
(D)
Andy Murray

Answer: (B) Novak Djokovic


12
Which Actor wins the Best Actor award in a Leading Role in the 91st Academy Awards
ceremony?


(A)
Rami Malek
(B)
Mahershala Ali
(C)
Robert Downey Jr.
(D)
Chris Hemsworth
Answer: (A) Rami Malek


13
Who becomes the youngest player to takes a hat-trick in IPL cricket history?
(A)
Jasprit Bumrah
(B)
Sam Curran
(C)
Rashid Khan
(D)
S Gopal
Answer: (B) Sam Curran


14
The National War Memorial in Delhi was inaugurated on
(A)
24th February, 2019
(B)
25th February, 2019

(C)
26th February, 2019
(D)
28th February, 2019
Answer: (B) 25th February, 2019


15
National technology Day is observed on
(A)
5th May
(B)
8th May
(C)
11th May
(D)
14th May
Answer: (C) 11th May


16
Vajiralongkorn crowned as the new King of which country
(A)
Malaysia
(B)
Thailand
(C)
Japan
(D)
Indonesia
Answer: (B) Thailand


17
World Press Freedom Day is observed on
(A)
3rd May

(B)
5th May
(C)
9th May
(D)
12th May
Answer: (A) 3rd May


18
What is the overall percentage of voting recorded in the 17th Lok Sabha election in 2019
(A)
70
(B)
72
(C)
76
(D)
78
Answer: (A) 70


19
To promote the MSME sector, the GOI is coming up with which e-commerce portal?
(A)
India Craft
(B)
Bharat Shakti
(C)
Bharat Craft
(D)
India Shakti
Answer: (C) Bharat Craft


20
For which sport, the Op-Blue Freedom has been organized by armed forces veterans?

(A)
Sea Walking
(B)
Scuba Diving
(C)
Jet Skiing
(D)
Wakeboarding
Answer: (B) Scuba Diving


                                   English language
21
The receiver confirms to the sender that he has received the message and understood it
through ______________.


(A)
feedback
(B)
decoding
(C)
encoding
(D)
receiving
Answer: (A) feedback


22
Which of these is used after a nominative absolute?
(A)
Colon
(B)
Comma
(C)
Full Stop

(D)
Question mark
Answer: (B) Comma


23
______________ I ask a question? Yes, of course.
(A)
may
(B)
must
(C)
should
(D)
will
Answer: (A) may


24
Last year, there were a large number of mangoes ______________ the tree.
(A)
in
(B)
at
(C)
with
(D)
on
Answer: (D) on


25
The tress here are really beautiful ______________ the spring
(A)
in
(B)
at

(C)
during
(D)
on
Answer: (C) during


26
I live ______________ the river.
(A)
across
(B)
with
(C)
from
(D)
on
Answer: (A) across


27
I like to eat cookies ______________ I like to drink milk.
(A)
that
(B)
for
(C)
and
(D)
after
Answer: (C) and


28
______________ gave the service of dabbawalahs its highest quality rating of Sigma.
(A)
The Times of India

(B)
Times Magazine
(C)
Forbes Magazine
(D)
India Today
Answer: (C) Forbes Magazine


29
'Travel by train' is delightful piece of ______________.
(A)
Drama
(B)
Poetry
(C)
Novel
(D)
Prose
Answer: (D) Prose


30
Whom does the "playmate" refer to in the poem "Paper Boats"?
(A)
A sister
(B)
A close friend
(C)
A distant relative
(D)
An imaginary friend
Answer: (D) An imaginary friend


31
______________ all her friends were on holiday, she was alone.

(A)
Because of
(B)
Since
(C)
For
(D)
because
Answer: (B) Since


32
Communication is a ______________ process.
(A)
three-way
(B)
four-way
(C)
two-way
(D)
five-way
Answer: (C) two-way


33
Communicating concretely means being ______________.
(A)
vague
(B)
general
(C)
specific
(D)
irrelevant
Answer: (C) specific

34
______________ forms of speech in the classroom is an integral part of pupils' success.
(A)
Correct
(B)
Incorrect
(C)
Improper
(D)
Invalid
Answer: (A) Correct


35
Dabbawalas work with ______________
(A)
clarity and speed
(B)
precision and speed
(C)
carefulness and swiftness
(D)
precision and sharp
Answer: (B) precision and speed


36
______________ is the idea, information, view etc, that is generated by the sender.
(A)
Encoding
(B)
Message
(C)
Channel
(D)
Noise

Answer: (B) Message


37
The secondary source of information comprised of ______________
(A)
Text books and research monographs.
(B)
Subject periodicals and encyclopedias.
(C)
indexing and abstracting periodicals.
(D)
Bibliography and patents.
Answer: (C) indexing and abstracting periodicals.


38
The ______________ are described as those who insist on keeping the windows open during
the cold and desolate day.


(A)
noisy children
(B)
cranks
(C)
mighty sleepers
(D)
heavy carriers
Answer: (B) cranks


39
Why does the poet call the last stage to be "second childishness" of a person?
(A)
He behaves like a child
(B)
He has to be taken care again like a child

(C)
He keeps forgetting everything
(D)
He is immature in behavior
Answer: (B) He has to be taken care again like a child


40
Who announced the entry of the cobra into the compound?
(A)
Dasa
(B)
The neighbor
(C)
The lady servant
(D)
The cyclist
Answer: (D) The cyclist


                                 Numerical aptitude

41


If the number 517 * 324 is completely divisible by 3, then the smallest whole number in the
place of * will be:


(A)
0
(B)
1
(C)
2
(D)
3

Answer: (C) 2


42
The smallest 3 digit prime number is:
(A)
103
(B)
107
(C)
113
(D)
None
Answer: (D) None


43
How many 3-digit numbers are completely divisible 6?
(A)
149
(B)
150
(C)
151
(D)
166
Answer: (B) 150


44
The smallest prime number is:
(A)
1
(B)
2
(C)
3

(D)
4
Answer: (B) 2


45
How many 3 digit numbers are divisible by 6 in all?
(A)
149
(B)
150
(C)
151
(D)
166
Answer: (B) 150


46
The units digits in the product 274 * 318 * 577* 313 is:
(A)
5
(B)
3
(C)
2
(D)
4
Answer: (C) 2


47
If the number 5 * 2 is divisible by 6, then * =?
(A)
2
(B)
3

(C)
6
(D)
7
Answer: (A) 2


48
(?) - 19657 - 33994 = 9999
(A)
63650
(B)
53760
(C)
59640
(D)
61560
Answer: (A) 63650


49
(?) + 3699 + 1985 - 2047 = 31111
(A)
34748
(B)
27474
(C)
30154
(D)
27574
Answer: (B) 27474


50
How many natural numbers are there between 23 and 100 which are exactly divisible by 6?
(A)
8

(B)
11
(C)
12
(D)
13
Answer: (D) 13


51
8597 - ? = 7429 - 4358
(A)
5426
(B)
5706
(C)
5526
(D)
5523
Answer: (C) 5526


52
A 3-digit number 4a3 is added to another 3-digit number 984 to give a 4-digit number 13b7,
which is divisible by 11. Then, (a + b) =?


(A)
10
(B)
11
(C)
12
(D)
15
Answer: (A) 10

53
(12345679 x 72) =?
(A)
88888888
(B)
888888888
(C)
898989898
(D)
9999999998
Answer: (B) 888888888


54
-84 x 29 + 365 =?
(A)
2436
(B)
2801
(C)
-2801
(D)
-2071
Answer: (D) -2071


55
What was the day of the week on 17th June, 1998?
(A)
Monday
(B)
Tuesday
(C)
Wednesday
(D)
Thursday

Answer: (C) Wednesday


56
A, B, C can do a job in 10, 20 and 40 days respectively. In how many days A can complete
the job if he is assisted by B and C on every third day?


(A)
8 days
(B)
7 days
(C)
9 days
(D)
6 days
Answer: (A) 8 days




57
What was the day of the week on 28th May, 2006?
(A)
Thursday
(B)
Friday
(C)
Saturday
(D)
Sunday
Answer: (D) Sunday


58
The angle of elevation of a ladder leaning against a wall is 60º and the foot of the ladder is
4.6 m away from the wall. The length of the ladder is:


(A)

2.3 m
(B)
4.6 m
(C)
7.8 m
(D)
9.2 m
Answer: (D) 9.2 m


59
How many seconds will a 500-metre-long train take to cross a man walking with a speed of 3
km/hr in the direction of the moving train if the speed of the train is 63 km/hr?


(A)
25
(B)
30
(C)
40
(D)
45
Answer: (B) 30


60
A can do a piece of work in 10 days, B in 15 days. They work together for 5 days, the rest of
the work is finished by C in two more days. If they get Rs. 3000 as wages for the whole
work, what are the daily wages of A, B and C respectively (in Rs):


(A)
200, 250, 300
(B)
300, 200, 250
(C)
200, 300, 400

(D)
400, 300, 200


Answer: (B) 300, 200, 250


                            Food Science & Food Safety
61
As per the implementation of FSS Rules, 2016, FBOs are directed to use certain ingredients
in their products as normal products without claiming any health benefits. What do these
include?


(A)
Salvia hispanica
(B)
Polypodium leucotomos
(C)
Ipriflavone
(D)
PABA
Answer: (A) Salvia hispanica


62
The vertical issues of FSS Act includes:
(A)
Functional foods
(B)
identifies and controls hazards
(C)
Water, flavored water and beverages
(D)
Genetically modified organisms and foods
Answer: (C) Water, flavored water and beverages

63
Risk assessment, risk management, risk communication is part of?
(A)
Hazard analysis
(B)
Risk analysis
(C)
Control of non-conformance
(D)
Preventive action
Answer: (B) Risk analysis


64
ISO stands for?
(A)
International standard of organization
(B)
Indian stand of organization
(C)
International organization for standard
(D)
Indian organization of standard
Answer: (C) International organization for standard


65
The full form of NPOP is:
(A)
National Programme for Organic Processing
(B)
National Programme for Organic Products
(C)
National Program for Organic Production
(D)
Nodal Program for Organic Production

Answer: (C) National Program for Organic Production


66
HACCP defined as codex:
(A)
identifies and evaluates the hazards
(B)
identifies and controls hazards
(C)
identifies, evaluates, and controls hazards
(D)
identifies and controls hazards after verification
Answer: (C) identifies, evaluates, and controls hazards


67
The efficacy of HACCP system relies on:
(A)
Management
(B)
Employee
(C)
Management & employee
(D)
Lead auditor
Answer: (C) Management & employee


68
Which of the following is not true about FSSAI?
(A)
The head office is situated in Delhi
(B)
It is a single reference point for all matters relating to FSS
(C)
FSSAI has been established under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

(D)
FSSAI has established "Food Safety and Standards Act 2006
Answer: (D) FSSAI has established "Food Safety and Standards Act 2006


69
Which of these is a Prerequisite program?
(A)
Validation
(B)
GMP & GHP
(C)
Codex
(D)
FSSAI
Answer: (B) GMP & GHP


70
The National Codex Contact Point (NCCP) for India is at:
(A)
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(B)
Ministry of Commerce
(C)
FDA
(D)
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Delhi
Answer: (A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare




71
Which of the following are Milk Processing Operations?
(A)
clarification
(B)

pasteurization
(C)
homogenization
(D)
all of the mentioned
Answer: (D) all of the mentioned


72
Homogenized milk has
(A)
creamier structure
(B)
whiter appearance
(C)
bland flavor
(D)
all of the mentioned
Answer: (D) all of the mentioned


73
How is milk pasteurized?
(A)
low temperature, long time
(B)
high temperature, short time
(C)
ultrahigh temperature
(D)
all of the mentioned
Answer: (D) all of the mentioned


74
Which stage does adulteration take place in?
(A)

producer
(B)
distributor
(C)
retailer
(D)
all of the mentioned
Answer: (D) all of the mentioned


75
Which of the following is an adulterant?
(A)
urea
(B)
pesticides
(C)
iron filings in tea
(D)
all of the mentioned
Answer: (D) all of the mentioned


76
Statement 1: In the process of making certain oils, nickel is added as a catalyst. Statement 2:
Nickel is injurious for consumption.
(A)
true, false
(B)
true, true
(C)
false, false
(D)
false, true
Answer: (B) true, true

77
Methods for detection of common adulterants are
(A)
visual tests
(B)
chemical tests
(C)
physical tests
(D)
all of the mentioned
Answer: (D) all of the mentioned


78
Which of the following is incorrect?
(A)
packages designed for uniform shipping cannot be loaded into mixed shipping
(B)
waste prevention is the most sought after option and disposal, the least sought after
(C)
shrink wraps is one of the forms of packing used
(D)
none of the mentioned
Answer: (D) none of the mentioned


79
Which of the following is a must in food labelling?
(A)
name
(B)
standard specification
(C)
place of origin
(D)
all of the mentioned

Answer: (D) all of the mentioned


80
Food Authenticity means
(A)
the food should match the description
(B)
the food should taste good
(C)
it should be cheap
(D)
none of the mentioned
Answer: (A) the food should match the description


81
Which of the following is a technique applied to the processing of fresh meat?
(A)
chopping
(B)
protein extraction
(C)
chopping & protein extraction
(D)
none of the mentioned
Answer: (C) chopping & protein extraction


82
Mina brought a meat product that was ‘ready to eat’ and she directly used between two slices
of bread to make a sandwich. Which of the following is true about the above type of meat
product?


(A)
this is called luncheon meat
(B)

this is pasteurized and stored in refrigerators
(C)
water binding agents are essential as re- heating tends to water loss
(D)
all of the mentioned
Answer: (D) all of the mentioned


83
Which of the following is used for checking integrity of aseptic packaging material?
(A)
sterility test
(B)
drop test
(C)
bursting test
(D)
grammage test
Answer: (A) sterility test


84
Which of the following will not happen when metal is cooled fast in annealing?
(A)
warping of material
(B)
cracking of material
(C)
formation of thermo elastic stresses
(D)
strength increase
Answer: (D) strength increase


85
Which of the following does not happen when a material is annealed?
(A)

internal stresses get relieved
(B)
increase in ductility
(C)
decrease in toughness
(D)
increase in softness
Answer: (C) decrease in toughness


86
Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin and hence is required to be taken every
day?


(A)
Vitamin D
(B)
Vitamin C
(C)
Vitamin K
(D)
Vitamin A
Answer: (B) Vitamin C


87
Which of the following works with calcium to build strong bones
(A)
Vitamin D
(B)
Vitamin C
(C)
Phosphorus
(D)
Iron
Answer: (A) Vitamin D

88
Piperine is a compound found in
(A)
pepper
(B)
turmeric
(C)
cardamom
(D)
cloves
Answer: (A) pepper


89
Which of the following is a rich source of Omega-3 oils?
(A)
Dairy products
(B)
Cod-liver oil
(C)
Vegetables
(D)
Wheat products
Answer: (B) Cod-liver oil


90
All of the following are nutrients found in food except _____.
(A)
plasma
(B)
proteins
(C)
carbohydrates
(D)

vitamins
Answer: (A) plasma


91
Which of these is NOT considered a nutrient?
(A)
Vitamins
(B)
Minerals
(C)
Fiber
(D)
Fats
Answer: (C) Fiber


92
Citrus fruits are an excellent source of _______?
(A)
calcium
(B)
vitamin c
(C)
vitamin B
(D)
Vitamin A
Answer: (B) vitamin c


93
Amylases in saliva begin the breakdown of carbohydrates into __________.
(A)
Fatty Acids
(B)
Polypeptides
(C)

Amino Acids
(D)
Simple Sugars
Answer: (D) Simple Sugars


94
About half of your diet should be made up of __________.
(A)
Grains and Vegetables
(B)
Fruits and Milk
(C)
Milk and Cheese
(D)
Fats and Sugars
Answer: (A) Grains and Vegetables


95
According to the My Pyramind food guidance system, a person should obtain most of their
fat from ____________.


(A)
beef, chicken, and fish
(B)
vegetables oils, nuts, and fish
(C)
fats, oils, and sweets
(D)
milk, yogurt, and cheese
Answer: (B) vegetables oils, nuts, and fish


96
Which of these is added to the food label because people sometimes don't eat ENOUGH of
this?

(A)
Fat
(B)
Calcium
(C)
Sodium
(D)
Cholesterol
Answer: (B) Calcium


97
Foods from the meat, poultry, fish dry beans, eggs and nuts group are an important source of
________?


(A)
Iron
(B)
Fiber
(C)
Beta Carotene
(D)
Calcium
Answer: (A) Iron


98
How many servings of vegetables do we need each day?
(A)
6-11
(B)
2-3
(C)
3-5
(D)

1-2
Answer: (C) 3-5


99
Which of the following contains lauric acid which is used treat certain infections and also in
the manufacture of soaps?


(A)
Coconut Oil
(B)
Olive Oil
(C)
Mustard Oil
(D)
Butter
Answer: (A) Coconut Oil


100
A(N) ___________ Is A Unit of Energy That Indicates the Amount Of Energy Contained In
Food.


(A)
Label
(B)
Food Guide Pyramid
(C)
Calorie
(D)
Basket
Answer: (C) Calorie


101
Which food contains the most fat?
(A)

Graham Crackers
(B)
Brownies
(C)
Pudding
(D)
Angel Food Cake
Answer: (B) Brownies


102
All of the following are needed for strong bones except:
(A)
Thiamin
(B)
Calcium
(C)
Magnesium
(D)
Vitamin D
Answer: (A) Thiamin


103
Which of these nutrients is the preferred energy source for the body?
(A)
B Complex Vitamins
(B)
Carbohydrates
(C)
Fats
(D)
Fiber
Answer: (B) Carbohydrates


104

This vitamin is needed to prevent a birth defect called Spina Bifida
(A)
Vitamin D
(B)
Vitamin A
(C)
Folate
(D)
Vitamin E
Answer: (C) Folate


105
_________is an example of a hydrogenated fat.
(A)
Butter
(B)
Olive oil
(C)
Margarine
(D)
Fiber
Answer: (C) Margarine


106
Out of these, which bacteria is found in processed/cured meat
(A)
Moraxella
(B)
Alcaligenes
(C)
Pseudomonas
(D)
Lactobacillus sake
Answer: (D) Lactobacillus sake

107
The undesirable change in a food that makes it unsafe for human consumption is referred as
(A)
food decay
(B)
food spoilage
(C)
food loss
(D)
all of the mentioned
Answer: (B) food spoilage


108
Pasteurization is a
(A)
low temperature treatment
(B)
steaming treatment
(C)
high temperature treatment
(D)
low and high temperature treatment
Answer: (C) high temperature treatment


109
Which of the following statements are true about chemical preservatives
(A)
microbicidal or microstatic agents
(B)
chemical preservatives often hazardous to humans
(C)
Sodium benzoate is a widely used preservative
(D)

all of mentioned
Answer: (D) all of mentioned


110
Botulism is caused by
(A)
Clostridium botulinum
(B)
All Clostridium species
(C)
Clostridium tetanai
(D)
Clostridium subtilis
Answer: (A) Clostridium botulinum


111
Clostridium perfingens poison is an
(A)
exotoxin
(B)
enterotoxin produced during sporulation
(C)
endotoxin
(D)
enterotoxin produced during vegetative phase
Answer: (B) enterotoxin produced during sporulation


112
Salmonellosis involves
(A)
an enterotoxin and exotoxin
(B)
an enterotoxin and cytotoxin
(C)

an exotoxin and cytotoxin
(D)
a cytotoxin only
Answer: (B) an enterotoxin and cytotoxin


113
Aflatoxin is produced by
(A)
Aspergillus sp.
(B)
Salmonella sp.
(C)
Fusarium sp.
(D)
Streptococcal sp
Answer: (A) Aspergillus sp.


114
First Principle of Food Preservation states that
(A)
Prevention or delay of microbial decomposition
(B)
Prevention or delay of self-decomposition
(C)
Prevention of damage from insect, pest, rodents etc
(D)
Production of value added products
Answer: (A) Prevention or delay of microbial decomposition


115
Second Principle of Food Preservation states that
(A)
Prevention or delay of microbial decomposition
(B)

Prevention or delay of self-decomposition
(C)
Prevention of damage from insect, pest, rodents etc
(D)
Production of value added products
Answer: (B) Prevention or delay of self-decomposition


116
Common food poisoning microbes are
(A)
Clostridium and Salmonella
(B)
Clostridium and E.coli
(C)
E.coli and Salmonella
(D)
Clostridium and Streptococcus
Answer: (A) Clostridium and Salmonella


117
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Regulations for foods was published in
………………..year, which is often referred to as the “Umbrella GMP”


(A)
1969
(B)
1979
(C)
1989
(D)
1999
Answer: (A) 1969


118

Bitterness in colocasia is due to:
(A)
Calcium carbonate
(B)
Calcium chloride
(C)
Potassium oxalate
(D)
Calcium oxalate
Answer: (D) Calcium oxalate


119
The first synthetic sweetening agent used was:
(A)
Saccharin
(B)
Cyclamates
(C)
Aspartame
(D)
Sucralose
Answer: (A) Saccharin


120
Jam, jellies and preserves can be preserved by adding sugar at concentration of:
(A)
0.65
(B)
0.75
(C)
40%
(D)
30%
Answer: (A) 0.65