Explore topic-wise MCQs in Food Processing Unit Operations.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Food Processing Unit Operations knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Why porcelain pieces are used in distillation?

A. To have uniform boiling
B. To hasten the process
C. To add weight for the substance
D. To absorb excess heat from the flask
Answer» B. To hasten the process
2.

Which of the following is produced by triple distillation method?

A. Coffee
B. Beer
C. Whisky
D. Wine
Answer» D. Wine
3.

Does vacuum distillation higher boiling point?

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

Why is steel wool used in fractional distillation?

A. Increases the surface area
B. Improves the separation between the liquids
C. Increases the surface area and improves the separation between the liquids
D. Increases the surface area and the quality of the distillate
Answer» D. Increases the surface area and the quality of the distillate
5.

What is the distillate in distillation?

A. Vapor collected from the mixture
B. Liquid present in the distillation column
C. Vapor introduced during distillation process
D. Liquid introduced during distillation process
Answer» B. Liquid present in the distillation column
6.

Where is the double distillation method used?

A. To prepare distilled water for laboratory purposes
B. To produce distilled water for commercial purposes
C. To produce wine for commercial purposes
D. To produce coffee for commercial purposes
Answer» B. To produce distilled water for commercial purposes
7.

What apparatus is used in distillation?

A. Distillation flask, condenser, collection vessel
B. Distillation flask, condenser
C. Condenser, collection vessel
D. Distillation flask, column
Answer» B. Distillation flask, condenser
8.

Who discovered distillation?

A. Jabir ibn Hayyan
B. Guldberg and Waage
C. Charles Chamberland
D. Clarence Birdseye
Answer» B. Guldberg and Waage
9.

What are the basic methods of distillation?

A. Fractional distillation and simple distillation
B. Fractional distillation, destructive distillation and simple distillation
C. Steam distillation, simple distillation and gas distillation
D. Steam distillation and destructive distillation
Answer» C. Steam distillation, simple distillation and gas distillation
10.

What are the two processes in distillation?

A. Distilling and freezing
B. Distilling and condensation reflux
C. Freezing and condensation reflux
D. Only condensation reflux
Answer» C. Freezing and condensation reflux