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.

Are these statements about the pulse conditioning true?Statement 1: These are conditioned by ultimate soaking.

A. nStatement 2: Temporary moisture of 5.5% is added after about 8 hours.
B. True, False
C. True, True
D. False, True
E. False, False
Answer» B. True, False
Discussion
2.

Which of the following is not included in secondary processing of pulses?

A. Roasting
B. Polishing
C. De-husking
D. Splitting of pulses
Answer» B. Polishing
Discussion
3.

Which of the component is reduced when pulses are soaked?

A. Phytic acid
B. Nitric acid
C. Potassium oxide
D. Nitrous oxide
Answer» B. Nitric acid
Discussion
4.

Which are the important steps involved in deciding the total recovery of pulses?

A. Loosening of husk
B. Parboiling
C. Dehusking
D. Splitting of pulses
Answer» B. Parboiling
Discussion
5.

Is emery roller machine used for pitting the pulses?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
6.

What is the drying temperature of pulses?

A. 26-48 C
B. 60-120 C
C. 80-135 C
D. 100-120 C
Answer» C. 80-135 C
Discussion
7.

What treatment should be given to pulses which are hard to dehusk?

A. Soak with hot water
B. Apply red earth
C. Soak with cold water
D. Apply black soil
Answer» C. Soak with cold water
Discussion
8.

What is the soaking period for pulses?

A. 2 to 8 hours
B. 2 to 6 hours
C. 2 to 4 hours
D. 1 to 2 hours
Answer» B. 2 to 6 hours
Discussion
9.

What is pitting?

A. Impart scratches and cracks on hard seed coat.
B. Removing pits
C. Removal of fine particles by chelating agents
D. Removal of large particles by air bubbles
Answer» B. Removing pits
Discussion
10.

Which of the following step is not included in the pulse milling?

A. Loosening of husk
B. Parboiling
C. De-husking
D. Splitting of pulses
Answer» C. De-husking
Discussion