| Post Name | Junior Manager (Quality Assurance) - Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 219/2023 |
| Category Code | 308/2022, 057/2023 |
| Date of Test | 6 November 2023 |
| Medium of Question | ENGLISH |
| Exam Type | OMR Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
Match List I with List II
List I List II
Answer
C. NAA (iii) Defoliant
2
Match List I with List II
List I List II
Answer
D. Law of diminishing returns (iv) Justus Von Liebig
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
3
Which of the following is a secondary tillage implement?
Answer
C. Disc harrow
4
The yearly sequence and spatial arrangement of crops or crops and fallow in an area is
known as :
Answer
B. Cropping pattern
5
Which among the following methods is commonly used for determining soil moisture
potential under laboratory conditions?
Answer
A. Pressure plate apparatus
6
National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming is located at :
Answer
B. Ghaziabad
7
Given below are two statements :
Statement I: Crop associated weeds are crop specific due to mimicry, need for specific micro
climate and ready contamination with the crops.
Statement II: Crop associated weeds are parasitic in nature.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Answer
C. Statement I is true but statement II is false
8
A short duration rice variety :
Answer
C. Prathyasa
9
Kerala is divided into how many agro-ecological units based on climate, land forms and soils
with panchayats as the primary unit :
Answer
C. 23
10
Which of the following is a water soluble phosphatic fertilizer?
Answer
D. Single super phosphate
11
Which of the following GM food crop was approved by Indian Government for the
environmental release during 147th meeting of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee
(GEAC) on 18 October, 2022 for its seed production and testing as per existing ICAR
guidelines?
Answer
B. Mustard
12
In controlled atmospheric storage, what is the common practice to regulate the
concentrations of gases, apart from the temperature and humidity of the container?
Answer
C. Reduced oxygen and increased carbon dioxide
13
Which of the following is the process of making projections of demand for seed products by
examining past and present performance levels, combined with an assessment of available
products and markets?
Answer
D. Demand forecasting
14
Who is responsible to ensure that seeds meet all required quality standards in participating
countries like India for certification under OECD scheme?
Answer
B. National Designated Authority (NDA)
15
Moisture resistant containers are those which :
Answer
C. Allows moisture in the form of vapour but not in the form of water
16
Crops which are categorized in to often cross pollination behaviour :
Answer
A. Cotton, Sorghum, Pigeonpea, Safflower
17
The process of adding inert materials to seeds increasing their weight, size and shape in
order to enable the seed for precise metering, spacing and depth of seed in the field is known
as :
Answer
D. Seed Pelleting
18
All varieties which are being released in India are notified under the section –––––––––––– of
the Seeds Act 1966 :
Answer
A. Section 5
19
Which of the following included in the normal seedlings while conducting germination test?
Answer
C. Intact, slight defects and secondary infection
20
Which type of hybrid seed production tool is being employed in pigeon pea hybridization
process?
Answer
B. GMS (Genetic Male Sterility)
21
An example of an internal feeding stored pest :
Answer
A. Callosobruchus sp.
22
Collateral weed host of blast of rice :
(i) Panicum repens
(ii) Digitaria marginata
(iii) Chenopodium amaranthicolor
(iv) Convolvulus arvensis
Answer
A. (i) and (ii)
23
Kresek symptom in rice seedlings is caused by :
Answer
D. Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae
24
Sugarcane variety resistant to red rot :
Answer
B. Madhurima
25
Fungicide used for seed treatment :
Answer
C. Carbendazim
26
Phytoplasmal disease of rice :
Answer
D. Yellow dwarf
27
Citrus greening is caused by :
Answer
A. Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus and Candidatus Liberibacter africanus
28
Diseases favoured by dry weather :
(i) Fusarial wilt
(ii) Charcoal rot
(iii) Verticillium wilt
(iv) Powdery mildew
Answer
D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
29
Thrips transmitted viral disease :
Answer
B. Tomato Spotted wilt virus
30
Nematode associated disease :
Answer
B. Molya disease of wheat
31
The removal of field heat after harvest is known as :
Answer
C. Pre-Cooling
32
The maturity stage at which produce attains maximum growth and maturation is called :
Answer
B. Physiological Maturity
33
Central Food Technological Research Institute
Answer
D. Mysore
34
Chemical used in lye peeling is :
Answer
A. Sodium hydroxide
35
A fruit preserve made from the juice and peel of citrus fruits boiled with sugar and water is
called :
Answer
D. Marmalade
36
Soaking the stem of cut flower into a solution containing sucrose to extend vase life is called :
Answer
A. Pulsing
37
Immature vegetable suitable for waxing is :
Answer
A. Cucumber
38
The enzyme associated with the softening of fruits is :
Answer
B. Pectinase
39
Ethylene is commonly known as :
Answer
D. Ripening hormone
40
The enzyme which is responsible for browning of fruits and vegetables is :
Answer
B. Polyphenol oxidase
41
Current chairman of Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices :
Answer
A. Prof. Vijay Paul Sharma
42
These markets are of a permanent nature :
Answer
D. Secular market
43
For small and marginal farmers marketed surplus will be –––––––––––– marketable
surplus.
Answer
A. More than
44
Which one is not a public agricultural market information provider?
Answer
C. Cargil
45
Which one of the following is NOT a component of the Agreement on Agriculture?
Answer
D. Sanitary and Phyto-sanitary measures
46
Theory of Absolute Advantage was introduced by :
Answer
A. Adam Smith
47
CPT stands for :
Answer
B. Carriage Paid to Destination
48
In the following marketing functions which one is not a facilitating function (Khol and Uhl
classification) :
Answer
C. Transportation
49
When the sellers are able to get the true value of their produce and the consumers receive
true worth of their money is termed as :
Answer
C. Pricing Efficiency
50
Which one is not a part of marketing cost?
Answer
D. Cost of production
51
The –––––––––––– always starts at peak performance with optimum digging conditions
Answer
B. Grab Unloading
52
Oxidation affects the sulfhydryl group and increases number of S S links of cystine which in
turn enhances the :
Answer
A. gluten strength
53
Gamma oryzanol containing oil is a premium cooking oil and is extracted from rice bran
which may contain –––––––––––– % lipids.
Answer
D. 12-17
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54
The clearance between the emery roller and cage will gradually narrows from inlet to outlet
allowing the material to pass through the narrowing clearance, mainly cracking and
scratching of husk take place by friction between pulses and emery is known as :
Answer
B. Pitting
55
Quick cooking cereals are the convenience foods having the technological advancement where
cereals are :
Answer
C. Cooked to gelatinize the starch and dried
56
Cereal grains exhibit different equilibrium moisture characteristics depending upon whether
the equilibrium is reached by adsorption/sorption or desorption of the moisture. This
phenomenon is known as :
Answer
D. Hysterisis
57
Similarity theory includes –––––––––––– and –––––––––––– models.
Answer
A. Mathematical and empirical models
58
Extruders generate mixing or shear forces in relatively –––––––––––– which make them
highly energy efficient in producing, at high outputs, the direct expanded products found in
snack and RTE breakfast cereal categories are of concern.
Answer
B. Short residence times
59
Important applications of the solid–liquid extraction in –––––––––––– the food industry
include.
Answer
D. Extraction of animal and vegetable oils and lipids
60
The rheological constants such as –––––––––––– of processed fluids intervene in the
equations of the mathematical model set up for the diverse operations that form a
determined process.
Answer
B. Viscosity
61
Which of the following statements accurately describes the consequence of the viscous flow of
a Newtonian fluid?
Answer
C. It results in a permanent, nonrecoverable deformation
62
The knowledge of aerodynamic and hydrodynamic properties of the –––––––––––– is
necessary.
Answer
A. Agricultural products
63
Which of the following is the antibacterial substance is present in milk?
Answer
B. Lactoferrin
64
Which of the following is NOT a result of ‘electrical stimulation’ of a carcass during slaughter
and dressing operations of food animals?
Answer
B. Accelerate Cold Shortening
65
Which compound that may be present in smoke is carcinogenic?
Answer
D. PAH
66
The Haugh index is used to determine the internal quality of :
Answer
D. Egg
67
Which of the following dairy products has its preparation stages explained by Rahn’s foam
theory?
Answer
C. Ghee
68
Which of the following statements is/are correct about High Pressure Processing?
(i) It is more suitable for food products such as mushrooms, leafy greens and
marshmallows.
(ii) During high-pressure food processing, the food product is pre-packaged in flexible
containers and submerged in pressurising fluid.
(iii) High-pressure food processing commonly employs pressures ranging from 4000 to 6000
MPa.
Answer
C. Statement (ii) only
69
Which form of radiation application in food is comparable to “commercial sterilisation’ and
utilises higher doses of radiation?
Answer
B. Radappertisation
70
Which of the following applications of ultrasonic technology in food processing is NOT
commonly observed?
Answer
D. To accelerate the fermentation process
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71
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the common application of Pulsed
Light Technology in food processing?
(i) Used for surface sterilisation of packaging materials
(ii) Used for reducing microbial contamination on fruits and vegetables
(iii) Used to improving the texture of meat products
(iv) Used for inactivating enzymes in beverages
Answer
A. Statement (i), (ii) and (iv)
72
What is the typical range of wavelengths for UV light used in food processing for microbial
decontamination?
Answer
A. 100-280 nm
73
Yoghurt is made using mixed culture of S.thermophilus and L.bulgaricus in a ––––––––––––
ratio :
Answer
C. 1:1
74
Sauerkraut is a fermented food prepared using :
Answer
B. Cabbage
75
–––––––––––– refers to the degree Fahrenheit required for the thermal destruction curve to
traverse one log cycle :
Answer
A. Z-value
76
The toxin cereolysin is produced by :
Answer
B. B.cereus
77
When cows eat feed containing aflatoxin B1 and B2, aflatoxin ––––––––––– and –––––––––––
is excreted in the milk :
Answer
C. M1 and M2
78
Fermented milk prepared using mare’s milk :
Answer
C. Kumiss
79
Foods are considered to be chemically unstable and microbiologically unsafe at a water
activity greater than or equal to :
Answer
B. 0.8
80
A disaccharide which is a reducing sugar and commercially produced by specific enzyme
catalysed hydrolysis of starch using β -amylase is :
Answer
C. Maltose
81
If a oil is cooled slowly, there will be formation of mixed crystals instead of farming a solid
solution because :
Answer
C. Both
82
As per Nutritional classification of proteins which of the following can be called as complete
proteins :
Answer
A. Egg
83
Browning observed on the cut surfaces of light coloured vegetables and fruits is due to the
action of :
Answer
D. Phenolase
84
Acrolein, a compound which causes irritation to eyes and nostrils is formed from fat due to :
Answer
C. Pyrolysis
85
The technology used for food analysis in which sample is introduced into the flame where
metal atoms are liberated :
Answer
A. AAS
86
International regulatory body for fixing standard for foods to ensure proper quality :
Answer
B. Codex Alimentarius
87
For Food such as dried fruits and vegetables candies, Kasl-Fischer Titration is used to
determine the content of :
Answer
C. Water
88
The detector used in Gas chromatography which is a common technique for anlaysis of
pesticides residues :
Answer
D. All of these
89
The most common radiation source for visible spectrophotometer is :
Answer
C. Tungsten lamp
90
Which of the following are considered as functions of packaging?
(i) Extending shelf life of the commodity
(ii) Enhancing marketable distance
(iii) Protecting nutritional quality
Answer
D. All the above
91
Which of the following statement is/are correct about vacuum packaging?
(i) Helps to reduce respiration rate of perishable commodities
(ii) Suitable for all commodities
(iii) Selection of packaging materials plays an important role
Answer
C. Only (i) and (iii)
92
Which of the following statement is/are not correct about Modified Atmospheric Packaging?
(i) Choice of oxygen scavenger depends on nature of foods
(ii) Very low oxygen concentration results in regular ripening in banana
(iii) May stimulate sprouting in tuber crops
Answer
B. Only (ii)
93
Which of the following conditions is / are correct while designing cold storage?
(i) RH of the storeroom should be kept as high as 85-90% for most of the perishables
(ii) Square shaped structure is better for temperature management.
(iii) Intermittent warming can be recommended to prevent chilling injury
Answer
D. All the above
94
Which of the activities can be done using a FFS packaging machine?
Answer
C. Forming, Filling and Sealing
95
Which of the following statement is/are correct about HACCP?
(i) First used by the Pillsbury Company to produce safe and quality food for astronauts in
the space program
(ii) Can be used by any organization directly or indirectly involved in the food chain
(iii) It is a systematic approach to identification, evaluation, and control of food safety
hazards based on seven principles
Answer
D. All the above
96
Which of the following statement is/are correct in selection of test subjects in a sensory
panel?
(i) Younger persons having more taste buds must be selected for good results.
(ii) Test subjects should not have above-normal sensitivity
(iii) Smokers and non- smokers are suitable in sensory panel
Answer
C. Only (ii) and (iii)
97
The regulatory portal on Organic Food from India is :
Answer
B. Jaivik Bharat
98
Which of the following statement is/ are correct regarding gustation?
(i) All the four types of papillae in the human tongue are involved in gustation
(ii) A super taster is a person whose sense of taste is significantly more sensitive than
average
(iii) Proper swallowing of food sample is recommended to improve sensitivity
Answer
B. Only (ii)
99
Which of the following statement is/ are correct related to sensory methods in Food
Technology?
(i) Flavour profile Analysis is referred as mother of descriptive evaluation methods
(ii) Spider chart is a graphical representation of acceptability in sensory tests
(iii) Quantitative descriptive analysis of products is based on the perceptions from group of
qualified subjects
Answer
D. All the above
100
Which of the following statement is/ are correct about FSSAI?
(i) Food Safety and Standard Act was established in 2006
(ii) Comes under Ministry of Food Processing Industry
(iii) Initiated “clean street food hub” under the umbrella of “Eat right India” movement
Answer
A. Only (i) and (iii)
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