Questions and answers for exam Preparation

MCQs

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Question 1. Low dose irradiation has a potential to extend the shelf-life of certain food items but very low doses shows predominant mold formation.

True
False
May be
Can't say

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Answer: Option A. -> True
Answer: (a).True

Question 2. Viruses can be eliminated by irradiation.

True
False
May be
Can't say

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Answer: Option B. -> False
Answer: (b).False

Question 3. Statement 1: The microbial deterioration of fresh fish is _____ by irradiation.
Statement 2: The _____ of oxygen increases the sensitivity of vegetative bacteria to irradiation by two-three folds.

Increased, presence
Decreased, absence
Increased, absence
Decreased, absence

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Answer: Option A. -> Increased, presence
Answer: (a).Increased, presence

Question 4. Statement 1: Freezing to temperatures of -20 deg C or lower reduces the radiation effects in the food.
Statement 2: Sensitizing compounds or microorganisms to radiation will help fasten the process and make it more efficient.

True, False
True, True
False, False
False, True

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Answer: Option B. -> True, True
Answer: (b).True, True

Question 5. Which of the following is true with respect to irradiation for fresh fish?

The odor caused by volatile formed in irradiated fresh fish decreases with storage time if the product is packed in a gas permeable container
The expected shelf life at a given storage temperature would depend on the radiation dose
None of the mentioned
Neither of the mentioned

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> The odor caused by volatile formed in irradiated fresh fish decreases with storage time if the product is packed in a gas permeable container
Answer: (a).The odor caused by volatile formed in irradiated fresh fish decreases with storage time if the product is packed in a gas permeable container

Question 6. Which of the following is a step under process development?

Establish tentative process specifications
Organize necessary pilot plant facilities
Produce pilot plant products and submit to taste panels
All of the mentioned

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Answer: Option D. -> All of the mentioned
Answer: (d).All of the mentioned

Question 7. Knowledge of which of the following is required for products under category I – Completely new product?

Prototype product
Public health clearance
Develop advertising claims
All of the mentioned

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Answer: Option D. -> All of the mentioned
Answer: (d).All of the mentioned

Question 8. Which of the following information is required prior to launching a new product?

Product and raw material specifications
Process development
Plant location and operation
All of the mentioned

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Answer: Option D. -> All of the mentioned
Answer: (d).All of the mentioned

Question 9. Which of the following categories are present in a company for any product?

‘Completely new product’
‘New product for company-existing competitor product’
Completely new product & New product for company-existing competitor product
Neither of the mentioned

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Answer: Option C. -> Completely new product & New product for company-existing competitor product
Answer: (c).Completely new product & New product for company-existing competitor product

Question 10. Which of the following is true about synergism?

The mechanism of synergism depends on the nature of synergist, the antioxidant and the fat
Synergists do not have antioxidant properties alone
When two or more antioxidants combine, a greater effect than a single antioxidant is produced. This is referred to as synergism
All of the mentioned

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> All of the mentioned
Answer: (d).All of the mentioned