Explore topic-wise MCQs in Food Engineering.

This section includes 9 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.

STATEMENT_1:_IN_COUNTER-CURRENT_EXTRACTION,_EQUILIBRIUM_IS_REACHED_AT_EVERY_STAGE.?$

A.
B. True, False
C. True, True
Answer» C. True, True
2.

Statement 1: Multi-stage cross-current extraction – the solids contain some amount of solute after every extraction.$

A.
B. True, False
C. True, True
Answer» D.
3.

Multi-stage counter-current extraction is expensive as more extractors are needed to strip the solid off the solvent.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

Which among the following factors does NOT affect extraction?

A. Solubility of solute in the solvent
B. Degree of agitation
C. Concentration difference
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» E.
5.

Statement 1: Partition coefficient pertains to solid-liquid extraction.

A.
B. True, False
C. True, True
Answer» D.
6.

Oil seed cakes are obtained by _____

A. Solvent extraction
B. Mechanical pressing
C. None of the mentioned
D. Solvent extraction & Mechanical pressing
Answer» C. None of the mentioned
7.

Statement 1: Soya bean has a high oil content.

A.
B. True, False
C. True, True
Answer» D.
8.

If extraction is done at the _____ of the solvent, it is called _____

A. Melting point, decoction
B. Boiling point, decoction
C. Melting point, leaching
D. Boiling point, leaching
Answer» C. Melting point, leaching
9.

Liquid-liquid extraction is called leaching.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.