Food Science & Technology Quiz (14/05/2021)
Q1. Semolina Is Mainly Made From?
A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Maize
D. Barley
Answer – Wheat
- Explanation – Semolina is mainly made from Wheat. Semolina Is A Coarsely Ground Grain, Usually Wheat, With Particles Mostly Between 0.25 And 0.75 mm In Diameter. Semolina Is A Coarse Flour Made From Durum Wheat, A Hard Type Of Wheat. When Other Grains, Such As Rice Or Corn, Are Similarly Ground, They Are Referred To As “Semolina” With The Grain’s Name Added, I.E., “Corn Semolina” Or “Rice Semolina.”
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Q2: Vitamin B9 Is Also Called?
A. Folacin
B. Folic Acid
C. Folate
D. All Of The Above
Answer: All Of The Above
- Explanation: Folate, Also Known As Vitamin B₉ And Folacin, Is One Of The B Vitamins. Manufactured Folic Acid, Which Is Converted Into Folate By The Body, Is Used As A Dietary Supplement And In Food Fortification As It Is More Stable During Processing And Storage. Yeast, Kidney, Liver, And Green Leafy Vegetables, Especially Spinach, Asparagus, And Broccoli, Are Rich Sources Of Folic Acid. Dried Beans And Whole Wheat Bread Are Good Sources Of The Vitamin.
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Q3: Expansion Of APEDA Is Agricultural And _______ Export Development Authority?
A. Processed Food Products
B. Production Of Food Products
C. Processing Of Food Products
D. Processed Food Packages
Answer – Processed Food Products
- Explanation: The Agricultural And Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Was Established By The Government Of India Under The Agricultural And Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act Passed By The Parliament In December 1985. It Is An Apex-Export Trade Promotion Active Government Body Set Up By The Ministry Of Commerce And Industry Of The Government Of India.
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Q4: Protein Content In Avocado?
A. 0.1%
B. 1.0%
C. 1.7%
D. 10%
Answer – 1.7%
- Explanation: Avocado Contains More Proteins (1.7 Percent) Than Any Other Fruit And Contains Up To 25 Percent Fat. It Is Also A Good Source Of Vitamins B Complex And A. Therefore, The Fruit Is Particularly Valuable In Tropical Diets.
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Q5: Nira (Neera) Is Collected From The Wild?
A. Grapes
B. Lemon Tree
C. Banana
D. Date Palms
Answer – Date Palms
- Explanation: A Variety Of Wild Date Palm (Phoenix Syhestris) Is Common Throughout India And Found In Large Numbers (About 29 Million Palm Trees). It Is Mostly Tapped For Its Sap Which, Fresh And Unfermented, Is Nira, A Refreshing Sweet Drink. The Sap Is Utilized For The Preparation Of Palm Jaggery (Gur) And Sugar. Nira Is Fermented To Make Toddy.
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