CUET-PG SERIES
Home-science

Nutrition

10 previous year questions.

Volume: 10 Ques
Yield: Medium

High-Yield Trend

9
2025
1
2023

Chapter Questions
10 MCQs

01
PYQ 2023
medium
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Microcytic hypochromic anaemic is caused due to the deficiency of which nutrient?
1
Folic acid
2
Pyridoxine
3
Cynaocobalamin
4
Iron
02
PYQ 2025
medium
home-science ID: cuet-pg-
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I (Chemical constant of fat)LIST-II (Description)
A. Reichert-Meisel Number (RM number)I. The milligrams of potassium hydroxide required to neutralise the five fatty acids present in one gram of fat.
B. Polanski NumberII. The amount in milliliters of potassium hydroxide solution required to neutralise the acetic acid obtained by saponification of 1 gram of fat or oil after acetylation.
C. Acid NumberIII. Number of milliliters of 0.1 N alkali required to neutralise the soluble volatile fatty acids contained in 5 gm of fat.
D. Acetyl NumberIV. Number of milliliters of 0.1 N potassium hydroxide solution required to neutralise the insoluble fatty acids (not volatile with steam distillation) obtained from 5 gm of fat.
1
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
2
A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
3
A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
4
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
03
PYQ 2025
medium
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Arrange steps involved in meal planning in the correct sequence.
A. Determining the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)/Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) as given in the latest ICMR, NIN tables
B. Recording personal data
C. Selecting specific foods using the food exchanges provided in each meal
D. Distributing the food exchanges between different meals
E. Estimating the amount of different food exchanges
1
A, B, C, D, E
2
A, C, E, B, D
3
B, A, E, D, C
4
C, B, D, A, E
04
PYQ 2025
medium
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Which among the following is not a characteristic feature of fatty liver?
1
Hepatomegaly
2
Hepatitis
3
Liver Cirrhosis
4
Increase in blood urea
05
PYQ 2025
medium
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Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of Kwashiorkor?
1
Severe calorie malnutrition
2
Generalised oedema
3
Depigmentation of skin
4
Diarrhoea often present
06
PYQ 2025
medium
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Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
List-I (Standardization Logo)List-II (Description/Application)
A. I. Marked where essential vitamins and minerals have been added to the food.
B. II. Displayed on the pack for foods that are free from harmful ingredients, food additives, or harmful processing aids.
C. III. 100% Organic (food is free of artificial preservatives, flavors, colors, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers).
D. IV. Marked on vegetable oil, pulses, cereals, veggies, honey, fruits, and vegetables indicating their quality.
1
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
2
A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
3
A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
4
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
07
PYQ 2025
medium
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Which of the following are limiting essential amino acids in cereal grains and millets?
A. Methionine
B. Lysine
C. Threonine
D. Tryptophan
1
A, B and D only
2
A, B and C only
3
A, B, C and D
4
B, C and D only
08
PYQ 2025
medium
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Which of the following is NOT a specific characteristic of polymeric formulae/defined formula diets?
1
Provide nitrogen as whole protein, often casein, egg white solids or soy protein
2
Carbohydrate is provided as corn syrup, maltodextrins, or glucose oligosaccharides, with sucrose added for sweetness in oral formulas
3
Provide nitrogen as oligopeptides from partially hydrolyzed whole protein or as crystalline amino acids
4
Fat is usually provided as soy oil, although corn oil and safflower oil may be used. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT oil) are rarely used
09
PYQ 2025
medium
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Arrange the major steps involved in implementation of a public nutrition programme in correct order.
A. Determine strategies for the programme; develop the action plan and implement it
B. Prioritize the issues or nutrition health problems, to identify those that the programme will address
C. Identify the issues or health problems in the community
D. Identify risk and contributing factors and set the goals and objectives for the programme
E. Sustain the entire programme or its components; and evaluate the programme
1
A, B, C, D, E
2
A, C, E, B, D
3
C, B, A, E, D
4
C, B, D, A, E
10
PYQ 2025
medium
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Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
List-I (Types of Markets)List-II (Characteristics)
A. Industrial marketI. It consists of individuals and organisations that buy or acquire goods and services that enter into the production of other products and services.
B. Consumer marketII. It consists of individuals and organisations who acquire goods purchased by others and sell them either to industrial consumers or ultimate consumers.
C. Reseller marketIII. It consists of individuals and households who buy or acquire goods and services for their own personal or household use.
D. Government marketIV. It consists of central/state agencies and local bodies who purchase goods to meet the requirements of the government.
1
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
2
A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
3
A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
4
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II