Carrots Are A Rich Source Of Carotene – Food Science & Technology

Food Science & Technology Quiz (16/05/2021)

Q1. Carrots Are Rich Source Of _____?

A. Anthocyanin
B. Carotene
C. Betalains
D. None Of The Above

Answer – Carotene

  • Explanation: The Wild Carrot (Daucus Carota) Is A Native Of Asia And Europe, And Occurs As A Troublesome Weed. The Cultivated Carrot (Var Sativus) Or Gajar Is Derived From The Wild Carrot And. Grown All Over The World. Carrots Are A Rich Source Of Carotene (Which Is Maximum In Orange Carrots) And Thus Of Vitamin A. Their High Sugar Content Is Indicated By Their Sweetness.

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Q2. Central Institute Of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) Is Located At?

A. Mysore
B. Mahi
C. Cochin
D. Mumbai

Answer – Cochin

  • Explanation: The Central Institute Of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) Set Up In 1957 Is The Only National Center In The Country Where Research In All Disciplines Relating To Fishing And Fish Processing Is Undertaken. The Institute Started Functioning At Cochin In 1957. Research Centers Function At Veraval (Gujarat), Visakhapatnam (AP), Mumbai (Maharashtra).

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Q3: Saki Is The National Drink Of ______?

A. China
B. Thailand
C. Indonesia
D. Japan

Answer – Japan

  • Explanation: In Japan, China, And Other Eastern Countries, Rice Is Employed For The Manufacture Of Alcoholic Beverages. Saki, The Japanese National Drink, Is Prepared By Fermenting Rice With A Fungus (Aspergillus Oryzae). Rice-Based Beverages Are Not Popular In India.

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Q4: Expansion Of ICAR?

A. Indian Council Of Architectural Research
B. Indian Council Of Arabian Research
C. Indian Council Of Agricultural Research
D. Indian Council For Allopathy Research

Answer – Indian Council Of Agricultural Research

  • Explanation: The Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Is The Apex Body For Coordinating, Guiding, And Managing Research And Education In Agriculture In The Entire Country Under The Aegis Of DARE, Ministry Of Agriculture And Farmers Welfare. Considering The Importance Of Agricultural Education, The University Education Commission (1948) Chaired By Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Recommended The Establishment Of Rural Universities In The Country.

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Q5. Vermouth Is A Type Of Fortified _____?

A. Wine
B. Beer
C. Brandy
D. Rum

Answer – Wine

  • Explanation: Vermouth Is Also A Fortified Wine Prepared By The Addition Of Spice Mixtures Or Their Extracts At Various Stages During Fermentation.

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