HSST – HOME SCIENCE – KHSE

FINAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 48/2016/OL
Category Code: 158/2013
Exam: HSST Homescience
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 04-05-2016
Alphacode A
Question1:-Which of the following incidents marked the beginning of Civil Disobedience Movement in India?
A:-Chauri-Chaura Incident
B:-Gandhi-Irwin Pact
C:-Dandi-March
D:-Boycott of Simon Commission
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-Name the place where the Great Revolt of 1857 broke out.
A:-Delhi
B:-Lucknow
C:-Kanpur
D:-Meerut
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question3:-Who among the following gave leadership to Bardoli Satyagraha?
A:-Gopalakrishna Gokhale
B:-Lala Lajpat Rai
C:-Vallabhai Patel
D:-Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question4:-Who is the author of ‘Keralasimham’, the historical novel in Malayalam?
A:-Ambadi Narayana Poduval
B:-C.V. Raman Pillai
C:-E.V. Krishna Pillai
D:-Sardar K.M. Panikkar
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:-Where did the historic session of the Indian National Congress take place in 1929?
A:-Bombay
B:-Lahore
C:-Calcutta
D:-Karachi
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question6:-Who amongst the following was nominated by the Travancore Government as a member of the Sri Mulam Praja
Sabha in recognition of his services to the Harijan community?
A:-Vaikunda Swami
B:-Chattampi Swamikal
C:-Sri Narayana Guru
D:-Ayyankali
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question7:-Who was the owner of the newspaper “Swadesabhimani”?
A:-K. Ramakrishna Pillai
B:-Vakkam Abdul Khadar Maulavi
C:-Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
D:-G. Parameswaran Pillai
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question8:-In which year Sri Chittira Tirunal Balarama Varma, the Maharaja of Travancore issued his famous Temple Entry
Proclamation?
A:-November 12, 1936
B:-September 21, 1932
C:-October 2, 1936
D:-November 1, 1931
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question9:-Which of the following kept alive the Indian National Movement during the period of the First World War?
A:-Home Rule Movement
B:-Civil Disobedience Movement
C:-Anti-Partition Agitation
D:-Quit India Movement
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-Name the British Indian Viceroy who won the title “The Father of Local Self-Government” in India
A:-Lord Cornwallis
B:-Lord Ripon
C:-Lord Lytton
D:-Lord Mayo
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-Reasonable restrictions can be imposed on the ground of security of state on
A:-Freedom of movement
B:-Freedom of association
C:-Freedom of speech and expression
D:-Freedom of peaceful assembly
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question12:-The rule of ‘ex-post facto law’ is embodied in which Article?
A:-Art. 20 (1)
B:-Art. 20 (2)
C:-Art. 20 (3)
D:-Art 22 (1)
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question13:-Match the following :
I II
a. Doctrine of Pleasure i. Art. 143
b. Financial bill ii. Art. 262
c. Advisory jurisdiction of President iii. Art. 530
d. Pardoning power of Governor iv. Art. 310
e. Inter-state water dispute v. Art. 151
A:-a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv, e-v
B:-a-v, b-iii, c-ii, d-i, e-iv
C:-a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-v, e-ii
D:-a-iii, b-v, c-iv, d-ii, e-i
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-Who is the head of the household for the purpose of ration cards under National Food Security Act, 2013?
A:-Woman with 21 yrs or above
B:-Woman with 18 yrs or above
C:-Man with 18 yrs or above
D:-Man with 21 yrs or above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-The UNEP
A:-deals with education of children
B:-is a forum of economic development
C:-is an organisation of UNICEF
D:-in the environmental arm of UN
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question16:-The Right to Information was passed in the year
A:-2003
B:-2004
C:-2005
D:-2006
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question17:-The committee which functions at district level under the protection of women against Sexual Harrassment at
work place Act, 2010 is
A:-Local Complaints Committee
B:-Disciplinary Committee
C:-Anti Sexual Harrassment Committee
D:-Internal Complaints Committee
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-Which committee recommended the insertion of fundamental duties in the Indian Constitution?
A:-Cohen Committee
B:-Ashok Mehta Committee
C:-Sarkaria Committee
D:-Santhanam Committee
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-The Supreme Court held that an amendment of the constitution under Art 368 was ‘law’ within the meaning of
‘law’ under Art. 13 in
A:-Chembakam Dorairajan Case
B:-Sajjan Singh Case
C:-Golaknath Case
D:-Sankari Prasad Case
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-The Social Welfare Board in 1953 was set up with the object of protecting
A:-Child
B:-Child and women
C:-Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-Understanding the meaning of the word is known as
A:-Phonology
B:-Morphology
C:-Semantics
D:-Syntax
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-Which one of the following is not coming under the category of descriptive research ?
A:-Survey research
B:-Assessment research
C:-Historical research
D:-Action research
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question23:-Kohlberg’s theory of moral development is based on the works of
A:-Bruner
B:-Piaget
C:-Vygotsky
D:-Ausubel
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question24:-Naturalistic observation is widely accepted as an effective tool in the conduct of
A:-Quantitative research
B:-Ex-post-facto research
C:-Exploratory research
D:-Mixed research
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question25:-The mental age of a boy is 12 years and chronological age is 10 years. What is the IQ of this boy ?
A:-100
B:-120
C:-85
D:-140
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-The process of determining the authenticity of a source, while conducting historical research is known as
A:-Expert criticism
B:-External criticism
C:-Internal criticism
D:-Secondary criticism
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-“Free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such a manner as the state
may by law, determine” – Which Article of our Constitution states this ?
A:-Article 45
B:-Article 46
C:-Article 15
D:-Article 21
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-From the following, which one is not an important Section of the research report ?
A:-Introduction and review of related literature
B:-Theoretical background and methodology
C:-Analysis of data and conclusions
D:-Footnotes and quotations
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question29:-The most important pedagogical implication of Gagne’s stress on learning hierarchy is
A:-Maintaining all the eight steps while teaching
B:-Starting learning with the creation of S-R bonds
C:-Ensuring at each stage, that all the pre-requisites for learning a new material are available
D:-Aiming at the highest level of learning, so that the learner is motivated to the fullest possible level and that the
maximum learning outcomes are ensured
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question30:-Which of the following is true about the relationship between validity and reliability ?
A:-If validity is high, reliability also will be high
B:-If reliability is high, validity also will be high
C:-There exists no relation between the two
D:-As reliability increases, validity gradually decreases
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-A method to improve nutrient availability
A:-Freeze-drying
B:-Fermentation
C:-Smoking
D:-Dehydration
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-The unique number ‘330’ mentioned in a food label as ‘Acidity regulator 330’ indicates
A:-The additive used
B:-The category of additive used
C:-The percentage of additive used
D:-The permitted level of additive
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question33:-Disodium EDTA is an example of
A:-Sequestrant
B:-Emulsifier
C:-Stabilizer
D:-Humectant
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question34:-The lower limit for bacterial growth in food is about
A:-18° C
B:-–4° C
C:-4° C
D:-–10° C
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question35:-An antibiotic permitted to be used as food preservative within specified limits
A:-Chloromphenicol
B:-Sorbate
C:-Tetracycline
D:-Potassium meta bisulphate
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-Which among the following is a thermophile ?
A:-Salmonella
B:-E. coli
C:-Bacillus
D:-Staphylococcus
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-Bifidobacteria is an example of a
A:-Probiotic
B:-Prebiotic
C:-Virus
D:-Pathogen
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question38:-A preventive system of food controls involving identification and control over those processing parameters
whose loss of control would result in an unacceptable risk
A:-GMP
B:-HACCP
C:-HSAP
D:-GMT
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-FSSAI stands for
A:-Food Standards and Safety Authority of India
B:-Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
C:-Food Science Systems Authority of India
D:-Food Service Systems Authority of India
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question40:-Which among the following has the highest water activity ?
A:-Sugar
B:-Rice flour
C:-Milk powder
D:-Egg
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question41:-Effective space management in a kitchen positions the three major appliances, so that the sum of the three
sides of the ideal work triangle in the kitchen is between
A:-10-20 feet
B:-12-22 feet
C:-15-25 feet
D:-17-30 feet
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-Which among the following does not create an illusion of space ?
A:-Low lying furniture
B:-Careful colour rhythm
C:-Dim light
D:-Strategically spaced mirrors
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question43:-‘Dovetailing’ is a term related to
A:-Time management
B:-Money management
C:-Animal husbandry
D:-Poultry management
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question44:-The stream of goods and services available to a family over a given period of time.
A:-Money income
B:-Psychic income
C:-Real income
D:-Direct income
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-Which among the following accessories best support the flexible use of space ?
A:-Folding partition
B:-Fixed furniture
C:-Dim light
D:-Cool colour
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question46:-Benefits given to an employee in addition to their salary
A:-Direct income
B:-Fringe benefits
C:-Subsidy
D:-Loan
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-The act of hiding or private stocking of goods to create artificial scarcity and to raise the price
A:-Glut
B:-Subsidy
C:-Food security
D:-Hoarding
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question48:-A person who accepts risks, is alert and explores new avenues
A:-Entrepreneur
B:-Manager
C:-Capitalist
D:-Financier
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-‘Therbligs’ was given by
A:-Mundell
B:-Prang
C:-Gilbreth
D:-Ross
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-False advertisement results in
A:-Giving right information to the customer
B:-Assuring quality of the product
C:-Giving good services to the customer
D:-Consumer getting disillusioned
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-The Community Development Programme was launched in India on
A:-`2^(nd)` Oct. 1952
B:-`20^(th)` Oct. 1952
C:-`2^(nd)` Oct. 1950
D:-`20^(th)` Oct. 1950
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-The standard of living in a country is represented by its
A:-Poverty ratio
B:-Per-capita income
C:-National income
D:-Unemployment rate
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question53:-The implementation of Jawahar Rozgar Yojana rests with
A:-District Collector
B:-Gram Panchayat
C:-State Government
D:-Central Government
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question54:-NREGP is the abbreviated form of
A:-National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme
B:-National Rural Educational Guarantee Programme
C:-National Rapid Education Guarantee Programme
D:-National Rapid Employement Generation Programme
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-The landmark Constitutional Amendment to establish Panchayati Raj
A:-The Constitution Seventy-fifth Amendment Act, 1994
B:-The Constitution Fifty-second Amendment Act, 1994
C:-The Constitution Seventy-third Amendment Act, 1992
D:-The Constitution Fifty-second Amendment Act, 1992
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-SGSY aims at providing
A:-Self-employment
B:-Supplementary food
C:-Primary education
D:-Housing facilities
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-PMAY stands for
A:-Pradhan Manthri Adhar Yojana
B:-Pradhan Manthri Abhiyan Yojana
C:-Pradhan Manthri Antyodaya Yojana
D:-Pradhan Manthri Awas Yojana
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question58:-Co-ordination achieved through the mechanism of organizational hierarchy
A:-Purposive co-ordination
B:-Automatic co-ordination
C:-Coercive co-ordination
D:-Voluntary co-ordination
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question59:-The National nodal point for the co-ordination of all efforts at development and dissemination of innovative
technologies relevant for rural areas
A:-CART
B:-CAPART
C:-PADI
D:-ICAR
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question60:-In states having a population of less than 20 lakhs, Panchayats are not constituted at the
A:-Village level
B:-Block level
C:-District level
D:-Municipality
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-“Rorschach” ink blot test is an attempt to study
A:-The IQ level of subjects
B:-The visual ability
C:-Personality characteristics
D:-Numerical ability
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-The type of play where two children play side by side without showing interest or concern for one another.
A:-Parallel play
B:-Solitary play
C:-Role play
D:-Group play
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-According to Piaget, the stage of cognitive development of a pre-school child
A:-Sensory-motor stage
B:-Concrete operations stage
C:-Formal operations stage
D:-Pre-operational thought stage
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question64:-Experiences which prepare the child in learning the 3 R’s are called
A:-Readiness activities
B:-Childhood experiences
C:-Preparatory activities
D:-Home experiences
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-An important Landmark Act in India in the direction of ensuring equal opportunities for people with disabilities
A:-Multiple Disabilities Act, 1998
B:-Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995
C:-Act on School Education, 1991
D:-Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 1990
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-Which among the following is not a common form of social behaviour observed during pre-school age ?
A:-Desire for Social Approval
B:-Friendliness
C:-Negativism
D:-Developing a conscience
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question67:-Poor attention span, easy distractability, excessive activity levels are seen in children with
A:-Attention deficit disorder
B:-Cerebral palsy
C:-Attention distraction disorder
D:-Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-Assessment of development in children does not involve the measurement of
A:-Abilities
B:-Incidental infections
C:-Development tasks they can carry out
D:-Aptitude
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-The most distinguishing trait of autistic child is
A:-Echolalia
B:-Inadequate motor development
C:-Inability to relate to parents
D:-Low IQ
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question70:-Montessori system of pre-school does not emphasize
A:-Independence
B:-Freedom within limits
C:-Same age group of children in a classroom
D:-Natural psychological development
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question71:-VAD is more prevalent among
A:-Young children
B:-Adult women
C:-Girls
D:-Adolescents
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-Which among the following is not a method of nutritional anthropometry ?
A:-Waist circumference measurement
B:-Estimation of blood pressure
C:-Skin fold measurement
D:-Mid upper arm circumference measurement
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question73:-Anaemia in rural population may be due to infestation with
A:-Tape worm
B:-Pin worm
C:-Hook worm
D:-Round worm
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question74:-Iodine deficiency does not cause
A:-Miscarriage
B:-Mental retardation
C:-Dermatitis
D:-Vision impairment
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-Angular stomatitis and cheilosis are symptoms of the deficiency of
A:-Niacin
B:-Calcium
C:-Iron
D:-Thiamin
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-Infant Mortality Rate in Kerala as per the SRS 2014 is
A:-12
B:-13
C:-14
D:-15
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question77:-The food law amended in 2006 to ban the sale of un-iodised salt for human consumption in India.
A:-Fruit Products Order
B:-Food Products Order
C:-HACCP
D:-Prevention of Food Adulteration Act
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question78:-Which among the following is not an essential element of food security ?
A:-Adequate availability of food
B:-Efficient distribution
C:-Supplementary feeding
D:-Availability of adequate purchasing power with people
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question79:-The best enhancer of iron absorption in the body
A:-Oxalic acid
B:-Ascorbic acid
C:-Phytic aicd
D:-Tannins
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question80:-Which among the following is a form of Vitamin D ?
A:-Phytosterol
B:-Cholecalciferol
C:-Ergosterol
D:-Phytoergoesterol
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question81:-RDA of dietary folate for a pregnant woman is
A:-300 mcg
B:-500 mcg
C:-400 mcg
D:-600 mcg
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-Aetiological factor for peptic ulcer
A:-H. pylori
B:-Eating habits
C:-Stress
D:-All of above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question83:-Which of the following is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids ?
A:-Fatty fish
B:-Butter
C:-Sunflower oil
D:-Lard
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question84:-Tube feeding is also known as
A:-Parenteral feeding
B:-Bolus feeding
C:-Gavage feeding
D:-Supplementary feeding
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question85:-To reduce the risk of CVD, the LDL and HDL levels should be
A:-LDL less than 200 mg/dL and HDL less than 40 mg/dL
B:-LDL less than 200 mg/dL and HDL more than 40 mg/dL
C:-LDL less than 240 mg/dL and HDL more than 60 mg/dL
D:-LDL less than 240 mg/dL and HDL less than 60 mg/dL
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question86:-In kidney failure patients, the GFR will be
A:-90 ml or more/min
B:-15 ml or less/min
C:-60 ml or more/min
D:-60 ml or less/min
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question87:-Antioxidants present in fruits and vegetables
A:-Vit. C
B:-Vit. K
C:-Vit. `B_(12)`
D:-Vit. `B_(1)`
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question88:-Fat soluble Vitamins are mainly stored in
A:-Kidney
B:-Stomach
C:-Liver
D:-Blood
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-A source of soluble fibre
A:-Wheat bran
B:-Sugars
C:-Honey
D:-Oats
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question90:-An example of conditionally essential fatty acid
A:-Butyric acid
B:-Stearic acid
C:-Arachidonic acid
D:-Palmitic acid
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-The iron requirement of an NPNL adult woman is
A:-21 mg/dL
B:-28 mg/dL
C:-31 mg/dL
D:-38 mg/dL
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question92:-A specific teaching style preferred by an innovative learner
A:-Questioning
B:-Discussion
C:-Independent project
D:-Audio listening
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question93:-An example of non-conventional novel food developed for nutrition security
A:-Soya chunks
B:-Bengal gram flour
C:-Egg
D:-Vegetables
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question94:-Which among the following enzymes is not produced using gene technology ?
A:-Alpha amylase
B:-Chymosin
C:-Protease
D:-Ptyalin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question95:-Functional additives are incorporated into food processing operations that make use of
A:-Low-level technologies
B:-High-level technologies
C:-Middle-level technologies
D:-Home-scale methods
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question96:-Which of the following is not an application of nanotechnology in food industry ?
A:-Genetic recombination
B:-Antimicrobial packing
C:-Enhanced nutrient delivery
D:-Improved texture
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-Probiotic bacteria taken together with prebiotics that support their growth are called
A:-Symbiosis
B:-Synbiotics
C:-Neobiotics
D:-Prebiotics
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-The sub-mission of National Health Mission launched in May 2013 to expand health coverage to urban areas.
A:-EAG
B:-JSY
C:-NUHM
D:-NRHM
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-The National Mission launched in 2010 with the aim to strengthen overall processes that promote all-round
development of women.
A:-Mission Poorna Shakti
B:-DWCRA
C:-NRLM
D:-National Rural Women Mission
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question100:-An example of a probiotic food
A:-Milk
B:-Apple
C:-Carrot
D:-Kefir
Correct Answer:- Option-D