List of top Home Science Questions on Food and Nutrition asked in ICAR AIEEA (PG)

Which of the following is a qualitative dietary assessment method used at family or individual level?

Spices are important in the diet because they:
(A) aid in digestion
(B) decrease the cooking time
(C) make food attractive
(D) are appetite stimulating
(E) provide minerals and B-complex vitamins
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following is a benefit related to genetically modified (GM) foods?

The bitter flavour of the tea is due to the presence of ________.

Which of the following are the functions of a menu ?
(A) Standardizing recipe
(B) Introducing the establishment to the consumer
(C) Determine the style of service to be set up
(D) Help to organize space in store, kitchen and service area.
(E) Meeting nutrient needs

Which of the following are NOT the dry heat methods of cooking ?
(A) Poaching
(B) Blanching
(C) Stewing
(D) Baking

The nutritive value of the cereals can be improved by which of the following processes ?
(A) Fermentation
(B) Roasting
(C) Sprouting
(D) Milling
(E) Parching

Which of the following are the functions of a menu ?
(A) Standardizing recipe
(B) Introducing the establishment to the consumer
(C) Determine the style of service to be set up
(D) Help to organize space in store, kitchen and service area.
(E) Meeting nutrient needs

Which of the following are NOT the dry heat methods of cooking ?
(A) Poaching
(B) Blanching
(C) Stewing
(D) Baking

The nutritive value of the cereals can be improved by which of the following processes ?
(A) Fermentation
(B) Roasting
(C) Sprouting
(D) Milling
(E) Parching

Given below is the Glycemic Index (GI) of some commonly used foods in the Indian diet. Arrange them in the correct sequence based on increasing GI Index.
A. Skimmed Milk
B. Cornflakes
C. Whole Wheat Bread
D. Pineapple
E. French Fries
F. Soya Bean
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Given below are two statements
Statement I: Probiotics are non-digestible food ingredients that beneficially affect the host by selectively stimulating the activity of one or a limited number of bacteria in the colon.
Statement II: Probiotics ferment in the colon.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following is not a dry heat method of cooking?
A. Baking
B. Poaching
C. Stewing
D. Blanching
E. Sauteing
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojna, cash incentive of Rs.5000/- is provided to pregnant and lactating mothers for:

The most recent flagship programme of Government of India to improve nutritional status of children, adolescent and pregnant woman is:

Given below is the Glycemic Index (GI) of some commonly used foods in the Indian diet. Arrange them in the correct sequence based on increasing GI Index.
A. Skimmed Milk
B. Cornflakes
C. Whole Wheat Bread
D. Pineapple
E. French Fries
F. Soya Bean
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Given below are two statements
Statement I: Probiotics are non-digestible food ingredients that beneficially affect the host by selectively stimulating the activity of one or a limited number of bacteria in the colon.
Statement II: Probiotics ferment in the colon.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following is not a dry heat method of cooking?
A. Baking
B. Poaching
C. Stewing
D. Blanching
E. Sauteing
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojna, cash incentive of Rs.5000/- is provided to pregnant and lactating mothers for:

The most recent flagship programme of Government of India to improve nutritional status of children, adolescent and pregnant woman is:

Given below is the Glycemic Index (GI) of some commonly used foods in the Indian diet. Arrange them in the correct sequence based on increasing GI Index.
A. Skimmed Milk
B. Cornflakes
C. Whole Wheat Bread
D. Pineapple
E. French Fries
F. Soya Bean
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Given below are two statements
Statement I: Probiotics are non-digestible food ingredients that beneficially affect the host by selectively stimulating the activity of one or a limited number of bacteria in the colon.
Statement II: Probiotics ferment in the colon.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following is not a dry heat method of cooking?
A. Baking
B. Poaching
C. Stewing
D. Blanching
E. Sauteing
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: