Food Contamination and Hazards MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Food Contamination and Hazards, a fundamental topic in the field of Food Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Food Contamination and Hazards MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q21.
Aisha comes back home after 4 days of travel and to her dismay finds out that her refrigerator has stopped working. Which among these food products is safe for consumption, based on the following assumptions: –
Discuss
Answer: (d).None of the mentioned
Q22.
Statement 1: Pathogenic bacteria look, smell and taste perfectly normal.
Statement 2: To multiply, bacteria require warmth, food, moisture and time.

Which of the following holds true for statement 1 and statement 2 respectively?
Discuss
Answer: (b).True, True
Q23.
Given below are certain facts about food contamination by fungus. Which one of the statements is untrue?
Discuss
Answer: (d).None of the mentioned
Q24.
Statement 1: Foreign objects entering food is called physical contamination of food.
Statement 2: Controlling moisture is the only precaution to be taken to prevent food contamination.
Discuss
Answer: (a).True, False
Q25.
Statement 1: Processing contaminants are the contaminants that are generated during the processing of food and hence are hard to control.
Statement 2: Packaging materials also cause contamination.
Discuss
Answer: (b).True, True
Q26.
Statement 1: Certain new contaminants called emerging contaminants are contaminants which are a relatively new discovery.
Statement 2: Packaging materials should have sanitary precautions and agricultural products should be sterilized.
Discuss
Answer: (b).True, True
Q27.
A substance intentionally added that affects the nature and quality of food is called _____
Discuss
Answer: (d).Food material
Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the mentioned
Q29.
Statement 1: In the process of making certain oils, nickel is added as a catalyst.
Statement 2: Nickel is injurious for consumption.
Discuss
Answer: (b).True, True
Q30.
Statement 1: Adulteration takes place more in loosely sold items than those sold packed.
Statement 2: Powder and paste forms are more adulterated than solid lumps.
Discuss
Answer: (b).True, True
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