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Previous Year Paper

FSSAI Technical Officer
25 July 2019
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100 Questions

Que. 1 What day of the week was on 15th April 1800?

1. Tuesday
2. Thursday
3. Wednesday
4. Saturday
Correct Option - 1

Que. 2 Select the option which is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to
the first term.
26 : 649 : : 34 : ? 
1. 1221  
2. 1121
3. 1024
4. 1331
Correct Option - 2

Que. 3 Select the option which is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to
the first term
DEA : FFZ :: HIW : ?
1. HHK
2. ILL
3. JJV
4. IJK
Correct Option - 3

Que. 4 Identify the number pair which is different from the rest of the alternatives.
1. 2392 × 69
2. 7323 × 76
3. 3223 × 63
4. 6234 × 98
Correct Option - 2

Que. 5 Select the number that will come in place of the question mark in the following number series.
3, 13, 61, 241, 721, 1441, ?
1. 2756
2. 1404
3. 2882
4. 1441
Correct Option - 4

Que. 6

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According to the President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969, which of the following option is applicable
when the President or the Vice-President is not available or is dead?
1. The Prime Minister can be appointed as the President by the Chief Justice.
2. The President can be appointed by the Council of Ministers.
3. The Chief Justice or a senior judge can discharge the functions of the President.
4. If need be, the President can also take over the functions of the Prime Minister.
Correct Option - 3

Que. 7 Which empire of India was captured by the British in 1849 after a decade of successful war?
1. Awadh Empire
2. Sikh Empire
3. Mysore Empire
4. Maratha Empire
Correct Option - 2

Que. 8 Why did NASA abandon efforts to revive Mars rover Opportunity in 2019?
1. 'Opportunity' did not land in a crater, so no view was available
2. Cameras getting useless due to poor lighting
3. Solar power was not available due to dust storm
4. Contact with earth was lost
Correct Option - 3

Que. 9 Which sector in India is facing the most 'crisis' since 2015?
1. Information technology industry
2. Food Processing and Agricultural Products
3. Metal processing industry
4. Agriculture and allied work
Correct Option - 4

Que. 10 In which sport did Karnam Malleswari won the bronze medal in the 2000 Olympics?
1. Boxing
2. Archery
3. Weight lifting 
4. Swimming
Correct Option - 3

Que. 11 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

REPULSIVE
1. obstinate
2. attractive
3. assertive
4. offensive
Correct Option - 2

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Que. 12 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. hypocrisy
2. heriditory
3. hindrance
4. harass
Correct Option - 2

Que. 13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

INGENIOUS
1. incompetent
2. awkward
3. ignorant
4. resourceful
Correct Option - 4

Que. 14 The following sentence has been divided into four parts. One of the parts contains an error. Identify
the part that has an error.
Only one / of the students / have submitted / the survey report.
1. the survey report
2. Only one
3. of the students
4. have submitted
Correct Option - 4

Que. 15 Select the option that can substitute the underlined part of the given sentence. If no substitution is
needed, select 'No improvement required'.
The doctor said that he had been died from cholera.
1. has died from
2. had died of
3. had been dead of
4. was dead by
Correct Option - 2

Que. 16 The ______ allows users to perform the basic functions of a computer. It manages all software and
peripheral hardware, and accesses the central processing unit (CPU) for memory or storage
purposes.
1. Operating System software
2. Application Software
3. Utility Programs
4. System Software
Correct Option - 1

Que. 17 The _______ of Microsoft Word allows you to control the margins of your page, set tabs and
indentation of paragraphs. This is especially useful for managing images, text, and other elements.
1. ruler

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2. toolbar
3. task pane
4. outline view
Correct Option - 1

Que. 18 What is common between Bing, DuckDuckGo and Google?

1. These are search engines
2. They are applets
3. They are web browsers
4. They are ISPs
Correct Option - 1

Que. 19 Which of the following option is not a proper conduct of internet/email?

1. writing the entire message using only capital letters
2. To think carefully before clicking 'Reply to all'
3. Incorporating a clear, direct subject line
4. proofreading each message
Correct Option - 1

Que. 20 In a Microsoft Excel worksheet:

i) Cells A1 and A2 contain 6 and 4 respectively.
ii) Cells B1 and B2 contain 3 and 2 respectively.
iii) Cell A3 contains the formula =$A$1 + A2.
iv) The formula in cell A3 is copied to cell B3.
The value displayed in cell B3 will be _____.
1. 9
2. 8
3. 6
4. 7
Correct Option - 2

Que. 21 Which of the following statement is not true about Twitter?

1. People who follow you are called your followers
2. The Twitter users followed by you are the people or businesses whose updates you subscribe to
3. There is no limit to the number of accounts you can follow.
4. A request can be sent on twitter for other people to follow you on Twitter.
Correct Option - 4

Que. 22 To share a Google doc with others, click on:

1. Edit > Share
2. Tools > Share
3. View > Share
4. File > Share
Correct Option - 4

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Que. 23 For renaming a file in Windows, you will most likely use:
1. File Explorer
2. File Manager
3. File Directory
4. File Folder
Correct Option - 1

Que. 24 In which of the following applications/platforms, the “Skills and Support” section can be found?
1. Pinterest
2. LinkedIn
3. Facebook
4. Twitter
Correct Option - 2

Que. 25 Which of the following is the correct option to make the selected text bold?
1. Ctrl + A
2. Ctrl + C
3. Ctrl + B
4. Ctrl + X
Correct Option - 3

Que. 26 The full form of NPOP is:

1. National Programme for Organic Processing
2. National Programme for Organic Products
3. National Program for Organic Production
4. Nodal Program for Organic Production
Correct Option - 3

Que. 27 BIS is a statutory organization which came into existence on:

1. 1 April 1977
2. 1 April 1987
3. 1 April 1952
4. 1 April 1947
Correct Option - 2

Que. 28 As per the FSS Act, the sale of certain mixtures is prohibited. Which of the following is included in
this?
1. condensed milk
2. water mixed milk
3. curd made from pasteurized milk
4. coffee and chicory Blend
Correct Option - 2

Que. 29 EIC is a certification body of India which ensures:

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1. Quality products exported within India

2. Quality and safety of products exported outside India
3. Safe products exported within India.
4. Quality and safety of products exported from India
Correct Option - 4

Que. 30 Flavored tea will be sold by only those manufacturers who are registered with _____.
1. tea board
2. FSSAI
3. FSSA
4. brooke bond
Correct Option - 1

Que. 31 International Organization for Standardization is:

1. A Governmental organization
2. A national organization
3. A Non-governmental organization
4. Dependent on government
Correct Option - 3

Que. 32 The primary function of the Spices Board includes:

1. Production and development of small and large cardamom
2. Production and development of cloves
3. Production and development of cinnamon
4. Production and development of star anise
Correct Option - 1

Que. 33 Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade applies to:

1. Only food products
2. Phytosanitary measures
3. Sanitary measures
4. All commodities, not just food
Correct Option - 4

Que. 34 What of the following are included in the specific requirements for the labeling of alcoholic
beverages?
1. health claims
2. alcohol content declaration
3. nutritional facts
4. nutritional information
Correct Option - 2

Que. 35 The Marine Products Export Development Authority is a statutory body functioning under the
Department of
1. Social science

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2. Arts
3. Science
4. Commerce
Correct Option - 4

Que. 36 Codex alimentarius standards are used by:

1. Government to protect consumer’s health and ensure fair practices in the food trade
2. Codex members to protect consumer's health and ensure fair practices in the food trade
3. Members of public to protect health and ensure fair practices in the food trade
4. Food manufacturers to promote food trade
Correct Option - 2

Que. 37 According to the FSS Act, the full form of COA is:
1. Certificate of Approval
2. Certificate of Authority
3. Certificate of Analysis
4. Certificate of Assessment
Correct Option - 3

Que. 38 Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority has its headquarters at:
1. New Delhi
2. Hyderabad
3. Chennai
4. Kochi
Correct Option - 1

Que. 39 EIC Certification for food items like fish, meat, dairy and honey are:
1. Not obligatory
2. Mandatory
3. Voluntary
4. Optional
Correct Option - 2

Que. 40 Committee that evaluate food additives, contaminants, naturally occurring toxicants and residues of
veterinary drugs in food is called as
1. JECFA
2. MRA
3. JEMRA
4. JMPR
Correct Option - 1

Que. 41 As per the implementation of FSS Rules, 2016, FBOs are directed to use certain ingredients in their
products as normal products without claiming any health benefits. What do these include?
1. Salvia hispanica
2. Polypodium leucotomos

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3. Ipriflavone
4. PABA
Correct Option - 1

Que. 42 The logo found on an organic product is called:

1. Jaivik Bharat
2. NPOP
3. LoQ
4. PGS-India
Correct Option - 1

Que. 43 Production development of small and large cardamom is the primary function of:
1. Coffee board
2. Cardamom board
3. Rubber board
4. Spice Board
Correct Option - 4

Que. 44 FSS Regulations on Health Supplements, 2016 and Nutraceuticals prohibit

1. vegetable special food
2. plant food
3. psychotropic substances
4. food for special medical purposes
Correct Option - 3

Que. 45 EIC is headed by the

1. President
2. EIC council
3. Chairman
4. Director
Correct Option - 3

Que. 46 Which of the following are the types of certificates granted by EIC for various products like fish,
dairy, meat, poultry etc.?
1. optional
2. non binding
3. essential
4. voluntary
Correct Option - 3

Que. 47 The vertical issues of FSS Act includes:

1. Functional foods
2. Food Additives
3. Water, flavored water and beverages

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4. Genetically modified organisms and foods

Correct Option - 3

Que. 48 As per the implementation of FSS Regulations, 2016, FBOs are directed to immediately withdraw
such products from the market which contain ingredients like _____.
1. Artichoke
2. Vanadium
3. Kale powder
4. Broccoli Enzymes
Correct Option - 2

Que. 49 The FSS Act prohibits the sale of certain products. What does this include?
1. Mushrooms
2. Broccoli
3. Carbide gas in fruit ripening
4. fresh fruits and vegetables
Correct Option - 3

Que. 50 The sale of common salt is prohibited unless it is:

1. free flowing
2. bulk powder
3. iodized
4. powder
Correct Option - 3

Que. 51 How can the lack of label on imported packaged food consignment be rectified in the custom
bound warehouse?
1. Submission of certificate for proprietary food with category or sub-category with common name,
nature and composition
2. Attaching a non-detachable sticker to the main display panel
3. by affixing a detachable sticker with the required details
4. Submission of certificate with logo and license number of Food Safety and Standards Authority of
India
Correct Option - 2

Que. 52 The basic level of food safety training and certification programs is designed for
1. high risk food business
2. State Licensed Food Business
3. Central Licensed Food Business
4. food business
Correct Option - 4

Que. 53 As per the government regulations and recommendations, mandatory standards concerning the
composition, quality, inspection, and labeling of specific food products include:
1. ISO 22000:2005

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2. Standards of Grade
3. ISO 22000
4. Standards of Quality
Correct Option - 4

Que. 54 The All India Cyclothon called 'Swasth Bharat Yatra', a key element of the 'Eat Right India
Movement', was flagged off on:
1. May 16, 2018
2. January 16, 2018
3. March 16, 2018
4. October 16, 2018
Correct Option - 4

Que. 55 For fortified food, using the tag line 'Whole Nutrition Healthy Living' below the logo is:
1. mandatory
2. optional
3. binding
4. essential
Correct Option - 2

Que. 56 Vanaspati with added vitamin A can:

1. Be promoted using +F logo
2. Be claimed as 'fortified' or use +F logo for its promotion
3. Not be claimed as 'fortified' or use +F logo for its promotion
4. Be claimed as 'fortified'
Correct Option - 3

Que. 57 FMCG Stands for ?

1. Fast-moving consumer goods
2. Fruit and meat consumer grade
3. Fast-moving customer goods
4. Fruit and meat consumer goods
Correct Option - 1

Que. 58 A portal that allows a consumer to share their concerns, know their rights, authenticate the
license/registration certificate of food business operators, etc., is called?
1. FoSCoRIS
2. FSS
3. FLRS
4. Food safety connect
Correct Option - 4

Que. 59 The high risk food business or the food business which require special attention include:
1. Storage & Transport
2. Manufacturing/Processing

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3. Catering
4. Milk & Milk Products
Correct Option - 4

Que. 60 A fruit pulp is defined as:

1. Edible part of the whole fruit, which may be sliced or crushed but not reduced to a puree.
2. Edible part of the whole fruit which is pureed
3. Edible part of the whole fruit, which may be sliced or crushed or pureed
4. Edible part of the whole fruit
Correct Option - 1

Que. 61 Meat Food Products Order 1973 was promoted under the act:
1. Right to Food Act
2. Essential Service Maintenance Act
3. Essential Commodities Act, 1955
4. Consumer Protection Act, 1986
Correct Option - 3

Que. 62 Maharashtra Agro Industries Development Corporation Ltd promotes:

1. Modernization of the Agro sector by inventing quality pesticides
2. High quality fertilizers
3. High quality seeds
4. Modernization of the Agro sector via mechanization
Correct Option - 4

Que. 63 Where is the Central AGMARK Laboratory situated?

1. Pune
2. Bengaluru
3. Nagpur
4. Lucknow
Correct Option - 3

Que. 64 What is the extension of 'FoSCoRIS'?

1. Food Safety Commission via Regular Inspection and Sampling
2. Food Survey Compliance via Regular Inspection and Sampling
3. Food Safety Compliance through Regular Inspection and Sampling
4. Food Safety conformity via Regular inspections and sampling
Correct Option - 3

Que. 65 What is the condition of salt fortified with iodine as per FSS Regulations, 2018?
1. Mandatory to be claimed as fortified
2. Use of +F logo is mandatory
3. Exempt from the use of the +F logo
4. It is mandatory to use fortified and +F logo

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Correct Option - 3

Que. 66 What is the full form of AGMARK ?

1. Agricultural Mark
2. Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marketing) Act
3. Agricultural Certificate
4. Agriculture Marking Act
Correct Option - 1

Que. 67 What was the drawing inspiration for the Swasth Bharat Yatra, which is part of the Eat Right India
campaign?
1. Swachh Bharat
2. Mahatma Gandhi's Salt March
3. Jago Bharat Jago
4. Ayushman Bharat Scheme
Correct Option - 2

Que. 68 What is the full form of FosTaC?

1. Food Safety Training and Commission
2. Food Safety Training and Certification
3. Food Safety Trading and Certification
4. Food Safety Trading and Commission
Correct Option - 2

Que. 69 As per the government regulations and recommendations, voluntary standards concerning the
composition, quality, inspection, and labeling of specific food products include:
1. Standards of Quality
2. Standards of Fill-of-Container
3. Standards of Identity
4. Standards of Grade
Correct Option - 4

Que. 70 As per the FSS (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011, the bottle should be sealed in such a
way that:
1. it can be opened without destroying the license number displayed on the top or neck of the bottle 
2. It cannot be opened without destroying the license number displayed on the top or neck of the bottle
3. The seal can be opened after peeling off the license number displayed on the top or neck of the bottle
4. The license number is printed on the neck of the bottle
Correct Option - 2

Que. 71 A person of rank _____________ should be in the post of Chairperson of the Food Safety and
Standards Act, 2006.
1. Secretary to Chief Minister
2. Minister of Legislative Assembly
3. Secretary to the President

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4. Secretary to the Government of India

Correct Option - 4

Que. 72 Special course in food safety training and certification programs is created for:
1. State & Central Licensed food business
2. Central Licensed food business
3. Food business
4. High risk food business or those business requiring special attention
Correct Option - 4

Que. 73 What is the EEE strategy implemented by FSSAI to promote RUCO?

1. Education Enforcement Environment
2. Education Enforcement Ecological unit
3. Edification Enforcement Ecosystem
4. Education Enforcement Ecosystem
Correct Option - 4

Que. 74 The first city in India to be accorded the CSFH tag by FSSAI in 2008 is:
1. Delhi
2. Mysore
3. Ahmedabad
4. Bangalore
Correct Option - 3

Que. 75 'Meat' is defined as:

1. Dried meat
2. Processed meat
3. Flesh and other edible parts of a carcass
4. Cured meat
Correct Option - 3

Que. 76 The category of cholesterol which is also referred to as 'good cholesterol' is:
1. HDL:LDL
2. LDL
3. HDL
4. VLDL
Correct Option - 3

Que. 77 Time (in min) at specified temperature required to destroy 90% of the cells at the respective
microbial population is called as:
1. Z-value
2. D-value
3. F-value
4. T-value

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Correct Option - 2

Que. 78 Food is preserved by producing a shock wave that inactivates micro-organisms. What is this
method of preservation called?
1. vacuum packaging
2. controlled environment
3. gas packaging
4. Pulsed Electric Field
Correct Option - 4

Que. 79 At a specific temperature, the number of minutes required to destroy the desired number of cells of
any microbe is
1. T-value
2. D-value
3. Z-value
4. F-value
Correct Option - 4

Que. 80 Time of heating required to kill all vegetative cells of microorganisms is called:
1. logarithmic order of death
2. Kinetics of heat destruction
3. Bacterial destruction rate
4. Thermal death time
Correct Option - 4

Que. 81 Proteins that act like catalyst for some biochemical reaction is called as:
1. Hormones
2. Enzymes
3. Proteins
4. Lipids
Correct Option - 2

Que. 82 Water activity (aw) is closely related to

1. relative humidity
2. moisture
3. water content
4. humidity
Correct Option - 1

Que. 83 Chili powder is usually adulterated with

1. saw dust
2. color and saccharin
3. Kesari Dal
4. aluminum foil
Correct Option - 1

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Que. 84 The two main components of GMPs essential for the success of the food safety system are:
1. Education and accomplishment
2. Education and enforcement
3. Written programs and implementation
4. Manual and accomplishment
Correct Option - 3

Que. 85 The other name for 'pre-requisite programs' is

1. Written programs
2. Implementation
3. HACCP
4. Good Manufacturing Practices
Correct Option - 4

Que. 86 The highest level of energy per gram is provided by

1. carbohydrate
2. fat
3. protein
4. fiber
Correct Option - 2

Que. 87 What is the most common food preservation method?

1. freezing
2. fermentation
3. heating
4. freeze drying
Correct Option - 3

Que. 88 Protein is essential

1. to maintain proper fluid regulation
2. To add fiber to the diet
3. for brain work
4. to provide instant energy
Correct Option - 1

Que. 89 Organic acids used in food preservation include:

1. Sulphuric acid
2. Boric acid
3. Hydrochloric acid
4. Sorbic acid
Correct Option - 4

Que. 90 Thermobacteriology is a relationship between:

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1. Heat and virus

2. Heat and bacteria
3. Heat and microorganisms
4. Heat resistant bacteria and thermodynamics
Correct Option - 2

Que. 91 Non-acidic foods have a pH range of

1. 5.3 - 4.6
2. 4.6 - 3.7
3. < 3.7
4. 7.0 - 5.3
Correct Option - 4

Que. 92 Risk for coronary heart disease may increase with high intakes of:
1. Coconut oil
2. Coconut
3. Red palm oil
4. Animal fats
Correct Option - 4

Que. 93 Number of degree required to pass through one log cycle is called as
1. Z-value
2. D-value
3. F-value
4. T-value
Correct Option - 1

Que. 94 Minimum water activity required for some yeasts and molds to grow is
1. 1.00
2. 0.65
3. 1.50
4. 2.00
Correct Option - 2

Que. 95 The basic operational and environmental conditions applied to produce safe foods are called:
1. HACCP
2. FSSA
3. FSSAI
4. Good manufacturing Practices
Correct Option - 4

Que. 96 Cheddar cheese is manufactured using lipases extracted from:

1. Aspergillus niger
2. Lamb pre-gastic lipase

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3. Kid pre-gastric lipase

4. Penicillium camemberti
Correct Option - 1

Que. 97 What are the characteristics of glass?

1. Made from recycled paper and often contains impurities and impurities
2. Acid treated pulp
3. The strongest of all the papers commonly used for bags and wrapping
4. Greaseproof, very dense sheet with a very smooth and glossy finish.
Correct Option - 4

Que. 98 What is made by heating a mixture of silica, sodium carbonate and limestone at high temperature?
1. glass
2. plastic
3. laminates
4. aluminum foil
Correct Option - 1

Que. 99 Two unsaturated fatty acids are also called as "essential fatty acids" because:
1. They can be produced by the body as well as supplied from the diet.
2. The body cannot produce therefore it becomes essential that we get them from the food we eat.
3. The body cannot produce in sufficient amounts therefore it should be supplied from the diet
4. They are produced by the body
Correct Option - 2

Que. 100 What is the exo-acting enzyme called that catalyzes the hydrolysis of polysaccharide starch to
release β-glucose?
1. cellulase
2. glucoamylases
3. β - amylase
4. α - amylase
Correct Option - 2

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