Q. Which of the following do you think is a valid reason for decline of export of marine products to USA?
a) Emerging markets in USA
b) Anti- dumping procedure by US government on many marine produc
c) Emerging markets in USA & Anti- dumping procedure by US government on many marine products
d) None of the mentioned
Answer: c)
Explanation: There has been a decline of export of marine products to USA due to the emerging market there and the anti- dumping procedure by US government on many marine products. Hence both the mentioned points are correct.
Q. Which of the following is a factor that affects the storage stability of food?
a) Type of raw material used
b) Quality of raw material used
c) Method/effectiveness of packaging
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d)
Explanation: All of the above mentioned factors are true. They all affect the storage stability of food.
Q. Choose the true statement.
a) Food storage and preservation is observed to be better/easier in parts of the world that have civilizations prevalent there
b) Proteins are held in an emulsion state in a water syste
c) Fats are in colloidal state
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: a)
Explanation: Proteins are held in a colloidal state in a water system. Fats are an emulsion.
Q. Which of the following statement with respect to food preservation is true?
a) Leafy vegetables perish fast due to their high moisture content
b) Cereals have the highest requirements of moisture and soil types
c) Cereal can be grown with less labour and yield of food is high
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d)
Explanation: All of the mentioned statements with respect to food preservation are true.
Q. Cereals are a major source of carbohydrates.
- True
- False
Answer: a)
Explanation: Cereals are a major source of carbohydrates, although, they provide fats, proteins and some vitamins also.
