JUNIOR MANAGER – QUALITY ASSURANCE – KERALA STATE CIVIL SUPPLIES CORPORATION LTD

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 34/2015/OL
Category Code: 337/2014
Exam: Junior Manager
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 22-12-2015
Alphacode A
Question1:-Who presided over the Constituent Assembly while passing the constitution?
A:-Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B:-Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C:-Dr. H.P. Modi
D:-Dr. H.C. Mukherjee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-Who was the supreme leader of Guruvayur Satyagraha?
A:-K. Kelappan
B:-A.K. Gopalan
C:-K. Madhavan Nair
D:-N.P. Damodaran
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-When did the historic Vaikom Satyagraha begin?
A:-1921
B:-1922
C:-1923
D:-1924
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question4:-Where is the first library in Kerala started?
A:-Ernakulam
B:-Kottayam
C:-Trissur
D:-Trivandrum
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:-Under what Article of the Constitution does the Supreme Court issue a writ?
A:-Article 30
B:-Article 31
C:-Article 32
D:-Article 33
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-From which constitution are the Directive Principles of State Policy adopted?
A:-English
B:-American
C:-Irish
D:-German
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-In which year was the first world environment day observed?
A:-1972
B:-1973
C:-1974
D:-1975
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question8:-What was the reason behind the passing of Lokpal bill in 2013?
A:-Unemployment
B:-Poverty
C:-Inequality
D:-Corruption
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-In which year was Sankaracharya born?
A:-786
B:-787
C:-788
D:-789
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question10:-Who was the founder of Sadhu Jana Paripalana Yogam in 1907?
A:-Sivayogi
B:-Ayyankali
C:-Vaikunta Swami
D:-Vagbhatananda
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-Who founded the Sahodara Sangham at Chera?
A:-K. Ayyappan
B:-N. Govindan
C:-Kumaran Asan
D:-C. Krishnan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-Who was the editor of the Malayalam Newspaper “Swadesabhimani”?
A:-G. Parameswaran
B:-Rama Krishna Pillai
C:-K.P. Sankara Menon
D:-N. Raman Pillai
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-When was the Ezhava Memorial presented to the Maharaja of Travancore?
A:-1895
B:-1896
C:-1897
D:-1898
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-Who is known as ‘Vayalar Stalin’?
A:-T.M. Varghese
B:-A.P. Udaya Bhanu
C:-A.J. John
D:-C.K. Kumara Panikkar
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question15:-Name the place where Akkamma Cherian struggled for responsible government
A:-Travancore
B:-Cochin
C:-Malabar
D:-Kannur
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question16:-Who was the brightest literary figure of Cranganore royal family got the title of ‘Kerala Vyasa’?
A:-Kerala Varma Valia Koil Tampuran
B:-A.R. Raja Raja Varma
C:-Kunhikuttan Tampuran
D:-Kochunni Tampuran
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question17:-Name the Primer Minister who appointed Sarkaria Commission to review center-state relations
A:-Jawaharlal Nehru
B:-V.P. Singh
C:-Rajiv Gandhi
D:-Indira Gandhi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question18:-Name the Jesuit Missionary who wrote ‘Puthenpaana’?
A:-Arnos Padiri
B:-Francis Xavier
C:-Francis Ross
D:-Henrique Henrequez
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question19:-Which Schedule of our constitution provides the list of languages recognized by it?
A:-Eighth Schedule
B:-Ninth Schedule
C:-Tenth Schedule
D:-Eleventh Schedule
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-Who said the dictum “A state is known by the rights it maintains”?
A:-B.R. Ambedkar
B:-O.P. Sharma
C:-Laski
D:-Ivor Jennings
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question21:-The upper limit of available moisture in soil is called __________.
A:-Permanent wilting point
B:-Field capacity
C:-Saturation capacity
D:-Hygroscopic coefficient
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-At IW/CPE ratio of 1.0, when IW is 50 mm, and per day pan evaporation is 5 mm, irrigation is scheduled at
__________ days interval.
A:-5 days
B:-15 days
C:-10 days
D:-20 days
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question23:-In `”{EI}_{30}”` index, `”I_{30}”` stands for __________.
A:-Maximum 30 minutes rainfall intensity
B:-Maximum kinetic energy for 30 days
C:-Minimum 30 minutes rainfall intensity
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question24:-Bulk density of soil is calculated by the equation
A:-Weight of wet soil / Total soil volume
B:-Weight of dry soil / Total soil volume
C:-Weight of dry soil / Volume of dry soil
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question25:-Khaira disease of rice is caused by
A:-Nitrogen deficiency
B:-K deficiency
C:-Zinc deficiency
D:-Iron deficiency
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-The crop which is referred to as “Queen of cereals”
A:-Rice
B:-Wheat
C:-Maize
D:-Sorghum
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question27:-High yielding variety of cassava released from Kerala Agricultural University with a duration of 5-6 months
A:-Vellayani Hraswa
B:-Sree Prakash
C:-H-97
D:-Sree Jaya
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-Seed rate of transplanted rice in Kerala is __________.
A:-80-100 kg/ha
B:-60-85 kg/ha
C:-80-90 kg/ha
D:-50-60 kg/ha
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question29:-Scientific name of Greater yam
A:-Dioscorea alata
B:-Dioscorea esculenta
C:-Dioscorea rotundata
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question30:-Centre of origin of sweet potato
A:-Africa
B:-Central America
C:-India
D:-Australia
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-Sree Nandini is a variety of ___________ crop.
A:-Cassava
B:-Sweet Potato
C:-Amorphophallus
D:-Greater Yam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-Cassava belongs to the family
A:-Malvaceae
B:-Euphorbiaceae
C:-Convolvulaceae
D:-Poaceae
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question33:-Man made cereal crop
A:-Rice
B:-Wheat
C:-Maize
D:-Rye
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question34:-NPK recommendation of high yielding medium duration rice variety of Kerala
A:-90:45:45 kg/ha
B:-70:35:35 kg/ha
C:-60:30:30 kg/ha
D:-40:20:20 kg/ha
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-Sree Reshmi is a variety of _________ crop.
A:-Colocasia
B:-Cassava
C:-Sweet potato
D:-Rice
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-In Kerala, irrigated area is __________ percentage of cultivated area.
A:-15%
B:-20%
C:-30%
D:-45%
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question37:-Kerala Agriculture is characterised by dominance of the crop
A:-Cereal crop
B:-Tuber crop
C:-Vegetable crop
D:-Plantation crop
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question38:-Photoperiodically rice is a __________ plant.
A:-Short day
B:-Long day
C:-Day neutral
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-Farm Yard Manure (FYM) requirement of cassava is _________ tonnes/ha.
A:-12.5
B:-20.5
C:-30.5
D:-45
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question40:-A post emergence herbicide recommended for low land rice
A:-2,4-D
B:-Paraquat
C:-Atrazine
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-Critical weed free period for rice cultivation is upto ___________ days after transplanting.
A:-20-30
B:-40-50
C:-60-70
D:-10-20
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-NPK recommendation for cowpea crop in Kerala is ___________ kg/ha.
A:-20:30:10
B:-20:10:10
C:-30:10:20
D:-10:10:10
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-The common pulse crop recommended for intercropping in tapioca is ___________.
A:-Blackgram
B:-Greengram
C:-Redgram
D:-Cowpea
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-Sugarcane Breeding Institute (SBI) is located at ___________.
A:-Thiruvalla
B:-Coimbatore
C:-Lucknow
D:-Mumbai
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question45:-Yield reduction in crops due to attack of weeds is ___________%.
A:-20-25
B:-40-45
C:-60-65
D:-10-20
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question46:-The first herbicide used in the world is ___________.
A:-2,4-D
B:-Atrazine
C:-Simazine
D:-Glyphosate
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question47:-Parasitic weeds are also referred to as __________ weeds.
A:-Crop associated weeds
B:-Crop bound weeds
C:-Noxious weeds
D:-Aquatic weeds
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-The per capita land availability of Kerala is __________ ha.
A:-0.5
B:-1.5
C:-0.1
D:-2.0
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question49:-The branch of agricultural science dealing with cultivation of vegetable crops is called ___________.
A:-Floriculture
B:-Olericulture
C:-Pomology
D:-Agronomy
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question50:-The place in Kerala where cultivation is done below Mean Sea Level (MSL)
A:-Vellayani
B:-Kuttanad
C:-Palakkad
D:-Pokkali
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question51:-Sub surface application of herbicide is effective against
A:-Annual weeds
B:-Noxious weeds
C:-Perennial weeds
D:-Biennial weeds
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question52:-“Nominee Gold” is the commercial name of herbicide
A:-Bispyribac sodium
B:-Phenoxy acid
C:-Triazine group
D:-Pendimethalin
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-Nitrogen fixing symbiotic bacteria present in root nodules of legume plants
A:-Rhizobium
B:-Azotobacter
C:-Azospirillum
D:-Pseudomonas
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question54:-Scientific name of Horse gram
A:-Vigna unguiculata
B:-Cicer arietinum
C:-Macrotyloma uniflorum
D:-Vigna mungo
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question55:-National Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA) is located at
A:-Hyderabad
B:-Bangalore
C:-Coimbatore
D:-New Delhi
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-The recent value added product of coconut gaining importance in Kerala industry
A:-Virgin oil
B:-Neera
C:-Coconut chips
D:-Coconut cream
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question57:-An autonomous institute doing research work exclusively on water management aspects in Kerala
A:-Kerala Agricultural University
B:-CWRDM
C:-CPCRI
D:-CTCRI
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question58:-At permanent witting point, moisture is held in soil at a tension of
A:-0.3 atm
B:-10 atm
C:-15 atm
D:-31 atm
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question59:-Available water is held between field capacity and ___________.
A:-Saturation capacity
B:-Permanent witting point
C:-Hygroscopic co-efficient
D:-Oven dry soil
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question60:-The present Union Minister of Agriculture in Indian Cabinet
A:-Radha Mohan Singh
B:-Sarad Powar
C:-Raj Nadh Singh
D:-Arun Jaitley
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-Different forms of the water present in food are :
A:-Bound water, hydrated water, imbibed water in gel and water absorbed on surface
B:-Bound water, free water, occluded water and crystallized water
C:-Free water, lymph water, imbibed water in gel, adsorbed water
D:-Free water, drip water, bound water in gel, water absorbed on surface
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question62:-Mathematically, water activity (` “a_w”)` can be expressed as :
` `
A:-`”a_w =”` ERH × 100
B:-`”a_w =”` ERH / 100
C:-`”a_w =”` ERH × Moisture content
D:-`”a_w =”` ERH / Moisture content, where ERH is equilibrium relative humidity
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-Isotherms are plotted :
A:-moisture content vs. protein
B:-moisture content vs. carbohydrate
C:-moisture content vs. water activity
D:-moisture content vs. pH
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-Carbohydrate provides calories at the rate of :
A:-5 Kcal/g
B:-6 Kcal/g
C:-8 Kcal/g
D:-4 Kcal/g
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-The following are the disaccharides :
A:-glucose and fructose
B:-sucrose and glucose
C:-sucrose and maltose
D:-lactose and fructose
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question66:-The examples of storage polysaccharides are :
A:-starch and glycogen
B:-cellulose and glucose
C:-glycogen and pectin
D:-amylose and amylopectin
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question67:-The number of optical isomers for a carbohydrate is exhibited by the formula
A:-2 × n
B:-`”2^n”`
C:-`”4^n”`
D:-2/n
where n is the number of asymmetric carbons
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-Human daily calories requirement is :
A:-3000-4000 Kilocalories
B:-2000-3000 Kilocalories
C:-2500-5000 Kilocalories
D:-4000-6000 Kilocalories
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-Lipids are the derivatives of the :
A:-fatty acids
B:-hydrocarbons
C:-esters
D:-alcohols
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question70:-Three essential fatty acids are :
A:-Oleic acid, palmitic acid and linolenic acid
B:-Oleic acid, stearic acid and arachidonic acid
C:-Linoleic acid, oleic acid and arachidonic acid
D:-Linoleic acid, linolenic acid and arachidonic acid
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-Lecithin which acts as an emulsifier in food system is a :
A:-triacyl glycerol
B:-phospho lipid
C:-sphingo lipid
D:-glycolipids
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question72:-Proteins are the chains of the amino acids joined by :
A:-covalent bonds
B:-electrovalent bonds
C:-polypeptide bonds
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question73:-Insulin is an important protein present in human body. It helps to regulate :
A:-sugar metabolism
B:-protein metabolism
C:-lipid metabolism
D:-energy requirement
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question74:-Most of the essential amino acids are present in :
A:-plant food
B:-dairy products
C:-meat and meat products
D:-cereals and cereal products
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question75:-Antimicrobial factors in egg white are :
A:-Conalbumin
B:-Avidin
C:-Lysozyme
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question76:-The part of the tongue which detects the bitter taste is :
A:-Tip of the tongue
B:-Back of the tongue
C:-Side of the tongue
D:-Both side and tips of the tongue
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-The most common environments in which the microorganism proliferate are :
A:-soil and plant
B:-water and mud
C:-soil and water
D:-water and wood
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question78:-Food borne diseases are classified as :
A:-food intoxication and non intoxication
B:-food intoxication and food infection
C:-food infection and food contamination
D:-food infection and food poisoning
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-Enzymes act as biological catalyst and the rate of enzyme catalyzed reaction is dependent upon :
A:-temperature
B:-pH
C:-substrate and enzyme concentration
D:-all of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question80:-The following vitamins are water soluble :
A:-ADE and K
B:-C and B-complex group
C:-D and C
D:-Only B complex group
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question81:-Biological functions of the Vitamin `”B_{12}”` are :
A:-formation of nucleic acid and in fat and carbohydrate metabolism
B:-prevents cholesterol formation
C:-energy formation
D:-help to synthesize tissue
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question82:-Pasteurisation is the mild heat treatment given to the milk in order to destroy :
A:-all the bacteria
B:-all pathogens
C:-mold and yeast
D:-all the microorganism
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question83:-Fat content of toned milk is :
A:-4%
B:-5%
C:-3%
D:-4.5%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-Amongst three protein components of meat (myofibrillar, sarcoplasmic and stromal protein), the protein
present in highest quantity is :
A:-Sarcoplasmic protein
B:-Myofibirillarn protein
C:-Stromal protein
D:-All in equal quantity
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-During post mortem glycolysis the following changes occurs :
A:-ATP and pH increase
B:-ATP increase pH decrease
C:-CP and pH increase
D:-ATP, CP and pH falls
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question86:-Extensibility loss in large animals starts after :
A:-200 minutes
B:-210 minutes
C:-240 minutes
D:-250 minutes
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-Which one is desirable during post mortem?
A:-PSE condition
B:-DFD condition
C:-Rigor mortis
D:-SL dark condition
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question88:-Sensory panel for sensory evaluation may be of
A:-four type
B:-three type
C:-two type
D:-only one type
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-In composite scoring test total score remains
A:-100
B:-50
C:-150
D:-200
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-Squash has TSS :
A:-30° brix
B:-35° brix
C:-45° brix
D:-60° brix
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-According to Lambert’s law : when a beam of monochromatic light is passed through a solution of constant
concentration; the absorbance is directly proportional to :
A:-thickness
B:-intensity
C:-wavelength
D:-viscosity
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question92:-Principle of sugar estimation is that :
A:-The Fehling solution reduces sugar
B:-The sugar reduces Fehling solution
C:-Fehling solution oxidizes sugar solution
D:-The sugar oxidizes Fehling solution
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question93:-Four Central Food Laboratories are located in four different cities of India viz.
A:-Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Mysore
B:-Delhi, Bombay, Chennai and Bangalore
C:-Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai
D:-Kolkata, Ghaziabad, Pune and Mysore
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-Fruit Product Order 1955 was issued by Ministry of Food Industries for :
A:-Dairy products
B:-Fruit and vegetable products
C:-Meat products
D:-Cereals and cereal products
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) has :
A:-ten principles
B:-nine principles
C:-seven principles
D:-six principles
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question96:-ISO-9000 describes :
A:-Quality Analysis System
B:-Quality Assurance System
C:-Quality Acceptance System
D:-Quality Management System
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-ISO-14001-2004 is a system about :
A:-Environment management
B:-Quality of fruit and vegetable products
C:-Quality of meat products
D:-Safety of the consumer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question98:-Hunter Lab measures the colour in terms of three dimensions namely :
A:-Value, Chroma and OD
B:-Value, Hue and Chroma
C:-Absorbance, Transmittance and Intensity
D:-Value, Hue and Absorbance
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-Shelf life of the processed food can be determined by conducting studies on :
A:-Microbial count and TBA number
B:-Physical properties
C:-Chemical properties
D:-Sensory properties
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question100:-Milk is converted to milk powder using :
A:-Tray drier
B:-Tunnel drier
C:-Spray drier
D:-Freeze drier
Correct Answer:- Option-C