Andaman Nicobar Group C 2023: Food Safety Officer, Office of the Commissioner Food Safety, Shift 3 (17:00-19:00)

General Awareness & General knowledge
1
A computer cannot "boot" if it does not have the _____
(A)
Compiler
(B)
Loader
(C)
Operating system
(D)
Assembler
Answer: (C) Operating system


2
The purest form of iron is
(A)
wrought iron
(B)
steel
(C)
pig iron
(D)
nickel steel
Answer: (A) wrought iron


3
The working principle of a washing machine is
(A)
reverse osmosis
(B)
diffusion

(C)
centrifugation
(D)
dialysis
Answer: (C) centrifugation


4
Which latitude passes through the middle of India
(A)
Equator
(B)
Arctic Circle
(C)
Tropic of Capricorn
(D)
Tropic of Cancer
Answer: (D) Tropic of Cancer


5
Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of
(A)
nuclear fission
(B)
nuclear fusion
(C)
natural radioactivity
(D)
artificial radioactivity
Answer: (B) nuclear fusion


6

________ is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors
(A)
Tracking
(B)
Formatting
(C)
Crashing
(D)
Allotting
Answer: (B) Formatting


7
Junk e-mail is also called ______
(A)
Spam
(B)
Spoof
(C)
Sniffer script
(D)
Spool
Answer: (A) Spam


8
The National War Memorial in Delhi was inaugurated on?
(A)
21th February, 2019
(B)
25th February, 2019
(C)
26th February, 2019

(D)
22th February, 2019
Answer: (B) 25th February, 2019


9
First World Pulses Day is observed on
(A)
3rd February
(B)
6th February
(C)
10th February
(D)
12th February
Answer: (C) 10th February


10
Which team wins the 85th Ranji Trophy title in 2019?
(A)
Vidarbha
(B)
Delhi
(C)
Saurashtra
(D)
Tamil Nadu
Answer: (A) Vidarbha


11
Which Team wins the English Premier League champions 2019?
(A)

Manchester United
(B)
Liverpool F.C.
(C)
Arsenal
(D)
Manchester City
Answer: (D) Manchester City


12
Which city hosts the IPL 2019 final match?
(A)
Chennai
(B)
Delhi
(C)
Mumbai
(D)
Hyderabad
Answer: (D) Hyderabad


13
The RBI has decided new Business timing for RTGS. What are the new timings?
(A)
6:00 AM- 6.30 PM
(B)
6:30 AM- 5.00 PM
(C)
7:00 AM – 6.00 PM
(D)
7:30 AM – 6.00 PM

Answer: (C) 7:00 AM – 6.00 PM


14
When was the World Senior Citizen Day observed?
(A)
August 21
(B)
August 31
(C)
August 19
(D)
August 18
Answer: (A) August 21


15
Which among the following countries officially quit UN’s educational, scientific &
cultural agency recently?


(A)
Israel
(B)
USA
(C)
Cyprus
(D)
Both (Israel) and (USA)
Answer: (D) Both (Israel) and (USA)


16
Among the following the maximum covalent character is shown by the compound
(1) MgCl2

(2) FeCl2
(3) SnCl2
(4) AlCl3




(A)
(1)
(B)
(2)
(C)
(3)
(D)
(4)
Answer: (D) (4)


17
Who is the newly appointed Prime Minister of Sudan
(A)
Hassanal Bolkiah
(B)
Luc-Adolphe Tiao
(C)
Qohir Rasulzoda
(D)
Abdalla Hamdok
Answer: (D) Abdalla Hamdok


18
This year the Russian government’s Pushkin Medal has been awarded to _______ .


(A)

Meeta Narain
(B)
Nirmala Sitharaman
(C)
Devika Chaudhary
(D)
Nalini Singhal
Answer: (A) Meeta Narain


19
Which state has decided to recruit women drivers for government vehicles?
(A)
Kerala
(B)
Tamil Nadu
(C)
Andhra Pradesh
(D)
Telangana
Answer: (A) Kerala


20
Who will be heading the committee formed on “Fit India Movement”?
(A)
Narendra Modi
(B)
Milkha Singh
(C)
Kiren Rijiju
(D)
Virat Kohli

Answer: (C) Kiren Rijiju


                               English language
21
We went out ______________ the cold weather.
(A)
besides
(B)
although
(C)
However
(D)
despite
Answer: (D) despite


22
______________ is one who initiates the communication.
(A)
receiver
(B)
spectator
(C)
audience
(D)
sender
Answer: (D) sender


23
'Eat' is a ______________ syllable stressed word.
(A)
two

(B)
one
(C)
three
(D)
four
Answer: (B) one


24
One should be quick learner and tend to acquire ______________ pronunciation.
(A)
good
(B)
bad
(C)
ineffective
(D)
improper
Answer: (A) good


25
Choose the correct statement:
(A)
My aunt who lives in Mumbai is a doctor.
(B)
My aunt, who lives in Mumbai, is a doctor.
(C)
My aunt, who lives in Mumbai is a doctor.
(D)
My aunt who lives in Mumbai, is a doctor.
Answer: (B) My aunt, who lives in Mumbai, is a doctor.

26
It's wet and rainy outside today. You ______________ go out without an umbrella.


(A)
shouldn't
(B)
won't
(C)
don't have to
(D)
should
Answer: (A) shouldn't


27
______________ you know where Ram lives?
(A)
does
(B)
do
(C)
should
(D)
have
Answer: (B) do


28
______________ refers to the music of the English language.
(A)
Syllables and stress
(B)

Intonation and stress
(C)
Sounds and symbols
(D)
Accent and sounds
Answer: (B) Intonation and stress


29
______________ builds a strong business and personal relationships.
(A)
Effective Communication
(B)
Vague Communication
(C)
Oral Communication
(D)
Written Communication
Answer: (A) Effective Communication


30
The Diction exercises will help one learn how to ______________ clearly.
(A)
write
(B)
speak
(C)
read
(D)
listen
Answer: (B) speak

31
Ragunath Medge is the ______________ of Nutan Mumbai Tiffin Box suppliers
charity trust.


(A)
Secretary
(B)
Member
(C)
Treasurer
(D)
President
Answer: (D) President


32
Tagore's poetry had inspiration from traditional vaishnava folk and was often
______________.


(A)
metaphysical
(B)
contemporary
(C)
idealistic
(D)
deeply mystical
Answer: (D) deeply mystical


33
Madam Loisel was ______________ at the party organized by the Ministry of
Education

(A)
a complete success
(B)
a complete failure
(C)
lovely person
(D)
lovable character
Answer: (A) a complete success


34
Wait a minute, I ______________ this box for you.
(A)
carry
(B)
will carry
(C)
carried
(D)
was carrying
Answer: (B) will carry


35
Change into passive: The salt-water corroded the metal beams. The metal beams
______________ by the salt-water.


(A)
was corroded
(B)
corroded

(C)
has corroded
(D)
were corroded
Answer: (D) were corroded


36
Successful communication takes place when the receiver ______________ interprets
the sender's message.


(A)
wrongly
(B)
ironically
(C)
correctly
(D)
actively
Answer: (C) correctly


37
______________ refers to the emphasis laid on specific syllables of a word or a
specific word in a sentence.


(A)
Syllables
(B)
Phonemes
(C)
Stress
(D)

Letters
Answer: (C) Stress


38
Intonation is the first step to be perceived by ear rather than the ______________ of
an utterance.


(A)
oral content
(B)
verbal content
(C)
speech
(D)
monologue
Answer: (B) verbal content


39
They built this temple 3,000 years ago. This must ______________ a great
civilization.


(A)
not have been
(B)
was
(C)
has been
(D)
have been
Answer: (D) have been

40
This must not happen again, ______________ you will be dismissed.
(A)
or
(B)
but
(C)
and
(D)
so
Answer: (A) or


                               Numerical aptitude

41
Average of five numbers is 20. If each number is multiplied by 2, what will be the
new average?


(A)
30
(B)
40
(C)
50
(D)
60
Answer: (B) 40


42
A man complete a journey in 10 hours. He travels first half of the journey at the rate of
21 km/hr and second half at the rate of 24 km/hr. Find the total journey in km.

(A)
220 km
(B)
224 km
(C)
230 km
(D)
234 km
Answer: (B) 224 km


43
Find the number of three-digit numbers which are divisible by 6.
(A)
150
(B)
130
(C)
120
(D)
110
Answer: (A) 150


44
An experiment succeeds twice as often as it fails. Find the probability that in 4 trials
there will be at least three successes


(A)
4/27
(B)
8/27

(C)
24/27
(D)
16/27
Answer: (D) 16/27


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


46
The number of digits of the smallest number, which when multiplied by 7 gives the
result consisting entirely of nines, is:


(A)
3
(B)
8
(C)
6
(D)
5
Answer: (C) 6

47
Which one of the following is a prime number?
(A)
373
(B)
221
(C)
161
(D)
437
Answer: (A) 373


48
If the number 97215 * 6 is completely divisible by 11, then the smallest whole number
in place of * will be:


(A)
3
(B)
2
(C)
1
(D)
5
Answer: (A) 3


49
If 20% of a = b, then b% of 20 is the same as:
(A)
4% of a

(B)
6% of a
(C)
8% of a
(D)
10% of a
Answer: (A) 4% of a


50
A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 815 in 3 years and to Rs. 854 in 4
years. The sum is:


(A)
Rs. 650
(B)
Rs. 690
(C)
Rs. 698
(D)
Rs. 700
Answer: (C) Rs. 698


51
What will be the compound interest on a sum of Rs. 25,000 after 3 years at the rate of
12 p.c.p.a.?


(A)
Rs. 9000.30
(B)
Rs. 9720
(C)

Rs. 10123.20
(D)
Rs. 10483.20
Answer: (C) Rs. 10123.20


52
How many times the hands of a clock coincide in a day?
(A)
24
(B)
22
(C)
23
(D)
21
Answer: (B) 22


53
A train moving at 50 km/hr crosses a bridge in 45 seconds. The length of train is 150
meters. Find the length of the bridge.


(A)
525 m
(B)
545 m
(C)
575 m
(D)
500 m
Answer: (C) 575 m

54
At what rate of compound interest per annum will a sum of Rs. 1200 become Rs.
1348.32 in 2 years?


(A)
6%
(B)
0.065
(C)
0.07
(D)
0.075
Answer: (A) 6%


55
Given that 1+2+3+.. +9 = 45, find the value of (11+12+13+..+19).
(A)
125
(B)
130
(C)
135
(D)
140
Answer: (C) 135


56
A, B, C subscribe Rs. 50,000 for a business. A subscribes Rs. 4000 more than B and B
Rs. 5000 more than C. Out of a total profit of Rs. 35,000, A receives:


(A)

Rs. 8400
(B)
Rs. 11,900
(C)
Rs. 13,600
(D)
Rs. 14,700
Answer: (D) Rs. 14,700


57
Tea worth of Rs. 135/kg & Rs. 126/kg are mixed with a third variety in the ratio 1: 1 :
2. If the mixture is worth Rs. 153 per kg, the price of the third variety per kg will
be____?




(A)
Rs. 175.50
(B)
Rs.1700
(C)
Rs. 180
(D)
Rs. 169.50
Answer: (A) Rs. 175.50


58
Let S be the set of all real numbers. Then the relation R = {(a, b) : 1 + ab > 0} on S is


(A)
Reflexive and transitive but not symmetric
(B)

Symmetric, transitive but not reflexive
(C)
Reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
(D)
Reflexive, transitive and symmetric
Answer: (C) Reflexive and symmetric but not transitive


59
Two trains are running in opposite directions with the same speed. If the length of
each train is 120 metres and they cross each other in 12 seconds, then the speed of
each train (in km/hr) is:


(A)
10
(B)
18
(C)
36
(D)
72
Answer: (C) 36


60
A bag contains 6 white and 4 black balls .2 balls are drawn at random. Find the
probability that they are of same colour.


(A)
1/2
(B)
7/15
(C)

8/15
(D)
1/9
Answer: (B) 7/15


                      Food Science & Food Safety
61
BIS stands for?
(A)
Bureau of Indian Standards
(B)
British International Standards
(C)
Bureau of Standards Association
(D)
British Association Standards
Answer: (A) Bureau of Indian Standards


62
ISO 9001 has how many clauses?
(A)
5
(B)
6
(C)
9
(D)
8
Answer: (D) 8


63

Recall procedure applied for?
(A)
Product manufacturing
(B)
Raw material intake
(C)
Finished product with safety issues
(D)
Quality check
Answer: (C) Finished product with safety issues


64
In codex how many General subject committees are there?
(A)
10
(B)
5
(C)
6
(D)
20
Answer: (C) 6


65
In Codex Horizontal committees are also called?
(A)
Vertical committees
(B)
Quality Check
(C)
FSM

(D)
General subject committees
Answer: (D) General subject committees


66
A person by whom the business is carried on or owned and is responsible for ensuring
the compliance is?


(A)
FSM
(B)
FBO
(C)
PRP
(D)
PRO
Answer: (B) FBO


67
Traceability of goods done with help of?
(A)
Numbering the products
(B)
Batch code
(C)
Barcode system & Batch code records
(D)
Document record
Answer: (C) Barcode system & Batch code records


68

Safety protective gear to wear during entry into manufacturing is part of?
(A)
CCP
(B)
GMP
(C)
GAP
(D)
FIFO
Answer: (B) GMP


69
Records help maintain?
(A)
Deviation in the process
(B)
Nutritional information
(C)
Control chart
(D)
CCP critical limit list
Answer: (A) Deviation in the process


70
HACCP means
(A)
Hazard advancement control critical point
(B)
Hazard analytical critical control parameter
(C)
Hazard analysis critical control point

(D)
Hazard advancement control critical parameter
Answer: (C) Hazard analysis critical control point


71
Which of the given reasons, is NOT a valid reason for packaging of food items?
(A)
security and portion control
(B)
marketing and convenience
(C)
protection and information transmission
(D)
none
Answer: (D) none


72
The dough, in refrigerated dough making is stacked and packed in
(A)
air-tight container
(B)
dough tight container
(C)
air-tight & dough tight container
(D)
none of the mentioned
Answer: (B) dough tight container


73
Oil/Lemon/Vinegar + Spices applied to meat is called
(A)

marinating
(B)
emulsifying
(C)
fermenting
(D)
coating
Answer: (A) marinating


74
Without which of the given steps, would ice cream be an inedible hard frozen mass?


(A)
freezing
(B)
whipping with air
(C)
hardening of ice cream
(D)
all of the mentioned
Answer: (B) whipping with air


75
Bacteria and yeast can
(A)
grow with or without air
(B)
need humid/warm conditions to grow
(C)
need more moisture than molds
(D)

all the mentioned statements can be used to fill the blanks
Answer: (D) all the mentioned statements can be used to fill the blanks


76
With the increase in temperature, the holding time of the dough for cooling needs to
be


(A)
increased
(B)
decreased
(C)
kept constant
(D)
none of the mentioned
Answer: (A) increased


77
Modification of carbon dioxide and oxygen levels for storage is worth it only if
(A)
the fruit/vegetable is more commercial than its storage in air
(B)
storage time is brief
(C)
storage temperature is optimal
(D)
all of the mentioned
Answer: (A) the fruit/vegetable is more commercial than its storage in air


78
Which of the following is NOT the correct method to enhance storage?

(A)
reducing pressure
(B)
increasing ethylene
(C)
decreasing respiration
(D)
none of the mentioned
Answer: (B) increasing ethylene


79
Which of the following statements is true?
(A)
polyethylene films have a good heat- sealability
(B)
polyvinylidene chloride films are gas and water vapor impermeable
(C)
nylon films have high physical strength
(D)
all of the mentioned
Answer: (D) all of the mentioned


80
Coated meat products require
(A)
breading
(B)
pre-dusting
(C)
battering
(D)

all three are methods of making coated meat products
Answer: (D) all three are methods of making coated meat products


81
Which material is present above the upper critical temperature line in an iron carbon
phase diagram?


(A)
martensite
(B)
pearlite
(C)
ledeburite
(D)
austenite
Answer: (D) austenite


82
Which of the following is not a type of annealing?
(A)
spherodizing
(B)
tempering
(C)
full annealing
(D)
stress-relief annealing
Answer: (B) tempering


83
"Statement 1: Nuts can be classified as high- fat, high-protein and high-carbohydrate.

Statement 2: Cashew nuts come under the high-carbohydrate category."


(A)
true, false
(B)
true, true
(C)
false, false
(D)
false, true
Answer: (A) true, false


84
Which of the following holds true for Pulsed Electric field?


(A)
it has been successful in pasteurizing milk, yogurt, soup etc


(B)
if there are no air bubbles present or the if food has low electrical conductivity, pef is
non-applicable


(C)
it’s a continuous process. it cannot be applied for non-pump able solid food products


(D)
all of the mentioned
Answer: (D) all of the mentioned


85
"Statement 1: Coconuts and certain citrus fruits can be easily handled and shipped.

Statement 2: Post harvest loss is non-existent."


(A)
true, false
(B)
true, true
(C)
false, false
(D)
false, true
Answer: (A) true, false


86
This nutrient is needed for a healthy immune system and strong connective tissue:


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


87
What food doesn't belong to this food group?
(A)
Noodles
(B)
Crackers

(C)
Macaroni
(D)
Scallion
Answer: (D) Scallion


88
What food doesn't belong to this food group?
(A)
Cookies
(B)
Candy
(C)
Sald Dressing
(D)
Cherries
Answer: (D) Cherries


89
Which of the following nutrients is needed for a healthy immune system?
(A)
Calcium
(B)
Iodine
(C)
Vitamin K
(D)
Vitamin C
Answer: (D) Vitamin C


90

Which of the following beverages has no fat, sugar, or oils?
(A)
milk
(B)
root beer
(C)
coffee with cream
(D)
iced tea unsweetened
Answer: (D) iced tea unsweetened




91
What food doesn't belong to this food group?
(A)
chocolate milk
(B)
cream cheese
(C)
ice cream
(D)
salad dressing
Answer: (D) salad dressing


92
Eggs, milk, and meat are usually classified as good sources of
(A)
carbohydrates
(B)
Vitamin A
(C)

protein
(D)
Vitamin D
Answer: (C) protein


93
Which of the following has the highest calorific value?
(A)
Carbohydrates
(B)
Fats
(C)
Proteins
(D)
Vitamins
Answer: (B) Fats


94
Milk, cheese and eggs are the sources of
(A)
Vitamin C and A
(B)
Vitamin A and D
(C)
Vitamin C and D
(D)
Vitamin B and C
Answer: (B) Vitamin A and D


95
Which of the following is considered an easily digestible source of protein?

(A)
Egg albumin
(B)
Soyabean
(C)
Fish flesh
(D)
Red meat
Answer: (B) Soyabean


96
Consider the following statements:
1. Brinjal is a good source of iron.
2. Pumpkin is a good source of Vitamin A.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?


(A)
1 only
(B)
2 only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2


97
Sweetex used by the diabetic patients has energy content of -
(A)
Five calories
(B)

Ten calories
(C)
Hundred calories
(D)
Zero calorie
Answer: (D) Zero calorie


98
Which of the following food items is rich in iron?
(A)
Rice
(B)
Apple
(C)
Pulses
(D)
Orange
Answer: (C) Pulses


99
Which of the following is considered a complete protein food?
(A)
Almond
(B)
Horse gram
(C)
Soya bean
(D)
Cashew nut
Answer: (C) Soya bean

100
Which one among the following elements/ions is essential in small quantities for
development of healthy teeth but causes mottling of the teeth if consumed in higher
quantities?


(A)
Iron
(B)
Chloride
(C)
Fluoride
(D)
Potassium
Answer: (C) Fluoride


101
Which one among the following minerals is essential for the transmission of nerve
impulses in the nerve fibres of human body?


(A)
Calcium
(B)
Cobalt
(C)
Iodine
(D)
Sodium
Answer: (D) Sodium


102
Which one of the following mineral elements is required for muscle contraction?

(A)
Calcium
(B)
Iron
(C)
Vitamin C
(D)
Fluoride
Answer: (A) Calcium


103
This nutrient is most important for healthy vision:
(A)
Vitamin K
(B)
Iron
(C)
Calcium
(D)
Vitamin A
Answer: (D) Vitamin A


104
The important role of carotenoids in the human diet is their ability to serve as
precursors of


(A)
Vitamin A
(B)
Vitamin D
(C)

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


105
Which of the following carbohydrates is not classified as dietary fiber?
(A)
Agar
(B)
Pectin
(C)
Sodium alginate
(D)
Tapioca starch
Answer: (D) Tapioca starch


106
Which of the following statements are true regarding Staphylococcus food poisoning


(A)
is an enterotoxin
(B)
causes gastroenteritis
(C)
is produced by Staphylococcus aureus
(D)
all of the mentioned
Answer: (D) all of the mentioned


107

The major carrier of salmonellosis are
(A)
meat and eggs
(B)
meat and fish
(C)
eggs and fish
(D)
eggs and fruits
Answer: (A) meat and eggs


108
How many principles are there in food preservation to keep food safe and stable
(A)
4
(B)
5
(C)
3
(D)
6
Answer: (C) 3


109
Nisin is used as:
(A)
Antimicrobial agent
(B)
Emulsifier
(C)
Stabilizer

(D)
Sweetner
Answer: (A) Antimicrobial agent


110
Frozen storage is generally operated at temperature of:
(A)
-0°C
(B)
-18°C
(C)
-50°C
(D)
-60°C
Answer: (B) -18°C


111
GMP is promulgated by
(A)
UNDP (United Nation Development Programme)
(B)
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India)
(C)
WHO (World Health Organisation)
(D)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Answer: (D) US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)


112
GMP is also termed as “cGMP” where “c” stands for
(A)

cooperative action
(B)
corresponding
(C)
contaminated
(D)
current
Answer: (D) current


113
What is the main role of GMP
(A)
To have the product every time better than previous one
(B)
To have the same quality as the unit tested in the laboratory
(C)
It is implemented after the manufacturing process is completed
(D)
GMP is marketing strategy to attract the attention of people
Answer: (B) To have the same quality as the unit tested in the laboratory


114
Iodized salt contains iodine in the form of:
(A)
I2
(B)
KIO3
(C)
KI
(D)
NaI

Answer: (D) NaI


115
Who developed the process of canning?
(A)
Nicolas Appert
(B)
Louis Pasteur
(C)
Norman Borlaug
(D)
Walter Hesse
Answer: (A) Nicolas Appert


116
Which temperature is also known as "The danger zone"?
(A)
Above 46 °F and 140 °F
(B)
Between 40 °F and 140 °F
(C)
Between 60 °F and 160 °F
(D)
None
Answer: (B) Between 40 °F and 140 °F


117
Which of the following organism is nitrogen-fixing and found in rice fields in
symbiotic association with Azolla?


(A)

Frankia
(B)
Tolypothrix
(C)
Spirulina
(D)
Anabaena
Answer: (D) Anabaena


118
________________ are code of good practices that comprises the fundamental
principles, procedures and means needed for safe food production.


(A)
GMP
(B)
PRP
(C)
HACCP
(D)
None
Answer: (B) PRP


119
________________ provides information on hazard in food to be linked directly to
data on the risk to human health and to improve food safety decision making process.


(A)
Biological Hazard
(B)
Risk Analysis

(C)
FOSCORIS
(D)
Chemical Hazard
Answer: (B) Risk Analysis


120
"Which of the listed organizations in the supply chain can implement ISO 22000?
1) food manufacturing
2) food ingredient manufacturing
3) food additives manufacturing
4) transportation of food
5) packaging of food
6) retail or wholesale dealer
7) Restaurants
8) food equipment production"


(A)
All of the above excluding 2 and 3
(B)
All of the above excluding 4, 5 and 8
(C)
Only 1, 6 and 7
(D)
All of the mentioned
Answer: (D) All of the mentioned