Explore topic-wise MCQs in Food Engineering.

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51.

Meat based bioactive peptides have certain nutraceutical effects.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
52.

Which of the following parts of a plant are spices NOT made from?

A. Bark
B. Leaf
C. Root
D. Cell
Answer» E.
53.

Which of the following statements is untrue?

A. Rice can be milled by a solvent method in which the solvent softens the bran layer of the rice
B. Advantage of the solvent process is that it has lesser fat content
C. Lesser fat content increases the shelf life of the rice
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» E.
54.

Oil is extracted by _____

A. Mechanical Extraction
B. Pre- Press Solvent Extraction
C. None of the mentioned
D. Mechanical Extraction & Pre- Press Solvent Extraction
Answer» E.
55.

Company xyz claims that its Coffee is really expensive because they only choose the best coffee beans. What does that mean?

A. The coffee beans have been strip picked
B. The coffee beans have been selectively picked
C. The coffee cherry beans irrespective of how ripe they’re, are picked
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. The coffee cherry beans irrespective of how ripe they’re, are picked
56.

Ripened berries sink in water and unripe ones float on water.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
57.

In Oil refining, oil is __________

A. De-odorized
B. Bleached
C. De-odorized & Bleached
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» D. None of the mentioned
58.

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. All of the mentioned
D. Water binding agents are essential as re-heating tends to water loss
Answer» D. Water binding agents are essential as re-heating tends to water loss
59.

Which of the following is NOT a part of a Wheat kernel?

A. Bran
B. Endosperm
C. Germ
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» E.
60.

SEM- Solvent Extraction Milling of brown rice is healthier than that obtained by conventional methods as it has a moderate protein content and less fat content.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
61.

Which of the following methods pertaining to wheat milling refers to reduction of moisture content in the wheat?

A. Cleaning
B. Flour formation
C. Separation of endosperms
D. Wheat Conditioning
Answer» E.
62.

Nutrition claim means _____

A. A food has certain nutritional properties including but not limited to the energy value
B. A food has certain limitations
C. All of the mentioned
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. A food has certain limitations
63.

Which of the following is NOT a step in the process involved in dry milling of maize?

A. Degermination
B. Sifting
C. Removal of moisture
D. Diluting
Answer» E.
64.

Which among the following claims is prohibited?

A. Substantiated Claims
B. Claims of Veg/non- veg
C. All of the mentioned
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Claims of Veg/non- veg
65.

Statement 1: For children under 2, the infant formula doesn’t contain fat value as infants don’t have problem with consumption of fat.Statement 2: Nutrient claim- free means that food item is physiologically devoid of that substance.

A. True, False
B. True, True
C. False, False
D. False, True
Answer» C. False, False
66.

According to CODEX standards, which of the following food item is hypersensitive?

A. Cereals
B. Nuts
C. Milk Products
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
67.

Statement 1: Jam cannot be made using pulp of more than one fruit.Statement 2: Acid and Pectin content is more in over-ripe fruits than in under-ripe fruits.

A. True, False
B. True, True
C. False, False
D. False, True
Answer» D. False, True
68.

Generally the ‘% Daily Value’ is based on a 2000 – 2500 cal diet.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
69.

Food processing in India is concentrated in which sector, maximum?

A. Organized Sector
B. Unorganized sector
C. Small Scale
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Small Scale
70.

Which among these is a factor for processed food in India?

A. Changing lifestyles
B. Food habits
C. Organized food retail
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
71.

Which of the following are NOT key constraints of the food processing industry?

A. Inadequate quality control
B. High packaging cost
C. Low demand
D. Poor infrastructure as in no cold storage, warehouse etc
Answer» D. Poor infrastructure as in no cold storage, warehouse etc
72.

There has been a shift from carbohydrate staple to animal sources and sugar in developed countries.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
73.

Statement 1: There will be a shift of demand snacks, convenience food and organic and diet food.Statement 2: High taxation is a constraint for the food processing industry.

A. True, False
B. True, True
C. False, False
D. False, True
Answer» C. False, False
74.

If while packing of jams, the temperature is too high, they thicken to a large extent and then they’re difficult to remove.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» C. May be True or False
75.

Clarification of milk works on the principle of a centrifuge.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
76.

Which of the following holds untrue with respect to jam making?

A. Boiling water to concentrate the mixture is an important step
B. The fruit is heated to soften it, extract pectin and then boiled rapidly to increase sugar content to about 70%
C. High methoxyl pectin is used in jam and low methoxyl in gelling agents in milk products
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» E.
77.

Statement 1: The governing principle in jams and jellies is high acidity and high sugar content. Both these points are used to preserve them longer.Statement 2: Ginger is added sometimes to marmalade.

A. True, False
B. True, True
C. False, False
D. False, True
Answer» C. False, False
78.

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» B. True, True
79.

Which of the following is not related to Post Harvest losses?

A. Post harvest losses can be reduced by adding value to products
B. Packaging, storage, transportation areas are where losses take place
C. Farmers don’t earn much after adding value to products
D. Value can be added to products by converting raw form into a more processed/refined form
Answer» D. Value can be added to products by converting raw form into a more processed/refined form
80.

Which of the following is true about fruits and vegetable processing?

A. They get spoil very fast and hence need to be consumed soon
B. They have high moisture content and should be kept in a cold, dark place
C. They’re tender and hence get spoiled easily
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
81.

Following are ways in which losses take place. Which of the following is untrue?

A. Mechanical abrasion
B. Inadequate methods of storage and transportation
C. Respiration in plants leads to drying, less sweetness, less valued product
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» E.
82.

Statement 1: Primary processing such as trimming, sorting, cleaning can be done to add value to products.Statement 2: Secondary processing such as converting raw materials to products such as jellies, marmalade etc.

A. True, False
B. True, True
C. False, False
D. False, True
Answer» C. False, False
83.

Homogenized milk has ______

A. Creamier structure
B. Whiter appearance
C. Bland flavor
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
84.

Pasteurized milk is not sterile and hence must be cooled immediately before the bacteria multiply.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
85.

Which of the following are Milk Processing Operations?

A. Clarification
B. Pasteurization
C. Homogenization
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
86.

How is milk pasteurized?

A. Low temperature, Long time
B. High temperature, Short time
C. Ultrahigh temperature
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
87.

Statement 1: Black pepper is obtained from ripened berries by removing the pulp.Statement 2: White pepper is obtained by plucking a few cherries which have turned orange/ red, are spread on the floor and are separated by trampling.

A. True, False
B. True, True
C. False, False
D. False, True
Answer» D. False, True
88.

Statement 1: Chillies are pungent in nature.Statement 2: Chillies are pungent due to the presence of the compound capsaicin.

A. True, False
B. True, True
C. False, False
D. False, True
Answer» C. False, False
89.

Green Cardamom is preserved by dipping the harvested capsules in baking soda for 10 minutes (with minimum moisture content), spreading them and keeping them in gunny bags lined with polythene.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
90.

Bleaching of Cardamom is done by passing sulphur dioxide released by burning sulphur.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't Say
Answer» B. False
91.

The Queen of spices is _____

A. Cardamom
B. Pepper
C. Ginger
D. Chilly
Answer» B. Pepper
92.

OIL_REFINING_IS_A_STEP___________?$

A. After Oil Extraction
B. Before Oil Extraction
C. Between Oil cooking and flaking in Pre- Press Solvent Extraction
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Before Oil Extraction
93.

Oil is extracted by _____$

A. Mechanical Extraction
B. Pre- Press Solvent Extraction
C. None of the mentioned
D. Mechanical Extraction & Pre- Press Solvent Extraction
Answer» E.
94.

Which of the following does NOT refer to sparging of oil?

A. Oil is kept in vacuum and heated to smoke point. Water is introduced through the bottom
B. Water gets converted to steam
C. The steam bubbles through the oil and separates water-insoluble impurities
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» D. None of the mentioned
95.

Butter made from hydrogenated oils is flakier than naturally saturated oils.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
96.

In_Oil_refining,_oil_is______

A. Filtered / Centrifuged
B. De-acidified / Steam blown through Oil in vacuum
C. Filtered / Centrifuged, De-acidified / Steam blown through Oil in vacuum
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» D. None of the mentioned
97.

After toasting and before Refining, Oil is ____?

A. Used
B. Made into pellets by hammer mill and stored
C. Washed
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Washed
98.

Stripping Solvent off a meal is called _____

A. Toasting
B. Buttering
C. Jamming
D. Milling
Answer» B. Buttering
99.

In Solvent Extraction, the oil and miscella are moved in a ________

A. Co- current fashion
B. Counter- current fashion
C. Cross- current fashion
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Cross- current fashion
100.

In the Seed Cooking step of Pre-press Solvent Extraction of oil ________

A. Reducing oil viscosity promotes oil collection
B. Temperature is increased to inactive/denature the enzymes
C. Sometimes, very high temperature affects meal protein
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.