Explore topic-wise MCQs in Food Engineering.

This section includes 4 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Food Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Tina observed the following when she tested the specific gravity of milk to check for adulteration- the specific gravity was lesser than that of pure milk. She complained to the milk vendor and the next day checked the specific gravity again. This time it came in the range of the desired specific gravity. Can we be assured that this is pure unadulterated milk?

A. Yes, definitely
B. No, definitely unsafe
C. Maybe safe, maybe unsafe
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» D. None of the mentioned
Discussion
2.

Methods for detection of common adulterants are _____

A. Visual tests
B. Chemical tests
C. Physical tests
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
Discussion
3.

Statement 1: Adulteration takes place more in loosely sold items than those sold packed.
Statement 2: Powder and paste forms are more adulterated than solid lumps.

A. True, False
B. True, True
C. False, False
D. False, True
Answer» C. False, False
Discussion
4.

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» C. False, False
Discussion