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Paper – II

Note : This paper contains fifty (50) objective type questions of two (2) marks each. All questions are compulsory.

1. Following fat is the richest source of MUFA :

(A) Sunflower Oil

(B) Soyabean Oil

(C) Coconut Oil

(D) Olive Oil

Ans: (D)

2. Major function of Zinc in the human body is

(A) Haemoglobin synthesis

(B) DNA and RNA synthesis

(C) Bone health

(D) Vision

Ans: (B)

3. A menu where food items are priced separately is called

(A) Table d’ hote

(B) Du Jow

(C) Set menu

(D) A’ la carte

Ans: (D)

4. While washing cotton fabrics colour can be prevented from bleaching by using

(A) Vinegar

(B) Common Salt

(C) Sodium Carbonate

(D) Lissapol

Ans: (B)

5. Give the correct full form of SASMIRA.

(A) Silk And Synthetic Mills and Research Association.

(B) Synthetic & Art Silk Mills and Research Association.

(C) Silk And Art Silk Mills and Research Association.

(D) Standards And Specifications of Mills & Research Association.

Ans: (B)

6. Sandpaper, cotton and fabric are examples of variation in which element of art ?

(A) Texture

(B) Line

(C) Shape

(D) Colour

Ans: (A)

7. Ecological theory was propounded by

(A) Konrad Lorenz

(B) Albert Bandura

(C) Brofenbrenner

(D) Ivan Pavlov

Ans: (C)

8. Sri Niketan Project of Rural Development was initiated by

(A) Mahatma Gandhi

(B) Rabindra Nath Tagore

(C) Vinoba Bhave

(D) Swami Vivekanand

Ans: (B)

9. Krishi Vigyan Kendras were launched for

(A) Promoting vocational training among farmers.

(B) Promoting credit facilities among farmers.

(C) Promoting agriculture among school students.

(D) Promoting credit facilities among college students.

Ans: (A)

10. When a hypothesis is false but the experimenter mistakenly accepts it, she is making a

(A) type one error

(B) standard error

(C) probability error

(D) type two error

Ans: (D)

11. Principle of complimentary action of proteins is used to improve the quality of protein in following food preparations :

I. Idli

II . Missi Roti

III. Vegetable Pullao

IV. Mathri

V. Khichdi

Codes :

(A) I, II and III

(B) II, III and IV

(C) I, IV and V

(D) I, II and V

Ans: (D)

12. Iodine deficiency disorders include the following :

I. Goitre

II. Stillbirth

III. Osteoporosis

IV. Mental retardation

Codes :

(A) I, II and III

(B) I, II and IV

(C) I, III and IV

(D) II, III and IV

Ans: (B)

13. Which of the following are intangible tools of management ?

I. Leadership

II. Organization chart

III. Communication

IV. Work schedule

V. Decision making

Codes :

(A) I, II, IV

(B) I, III, V

(C) II, III, V

(D) II, IV, V

Ans: (B)

14. Which of the following are French designers ?

I. Dior

II. Chanel

III. Anne Klein

IV. Yves Saint Laurent

Codes :

(A) I, II, III

(B) II, III, IV

(C) III, IV, I

(D) IV, I, II

Ans: (D)

15. Which of the following are twill weave fabrics ?

I. Gabardine

II. Drill

III. Calico

IV. Sergé

Codes :

(A) I, II, III

(B) I, II, IV

(C) II, III, IV

(D) I, IV, III

Ans: (B)

16. Identify the organizations related to consumerism.

I. CFBP

II. CERC

III. SERC

IV. ILO

V. VOICE

Codes :

(A) I, II and IV

(B) I, II and V

(C) I, IV and V

(D) II, III and V

Ans: (B)

17. Howard Gardener proposed 8 types of intelligence, that included :

I. Interpersonal skills

II. Naturalist skills

III. Fine Motor skills

IV. Musical skills

Codes :

(A) I, II and III

(B) II, III and IV

(C) I, III and IV

(D) I, II and IV

Ans: (D)

18. Some of the emerging aspects of extension are

I. Participatory Approach

II. Increased use of media

III. Teaching extension education in schools

IV. Privatisation of extension

Codes :

(A) I, II and III

(B) I, II and IV

(C) II, III and IV

(D) I, III and IV

Ans: (B)

19. Indicate the qualities which can increase the effectiveness of a communicator.

I. Knowledge of message

II. Heterophily

III. Positive Attitude

IV. Empathy

Codes :

(A) I, II and III

(B) I, III and IV

(C) I, II and IV

(D) II, III and IV

Ans: (B)

20. Properties of the Normal Distribution :

I. Terms tend to cluster around the point Z = 0.

II. Positively skewed.

III. Asymptotic to the horizontal axis.

IV. Symmetrical around the vertical axis.

Codes :

(A) I, II, IV

(B) I, III, IV

(C) I, II, III

(D) II, III, IV

Ans: (B)

21. Assertion (A) : Inclusion of plenty of fruits and vegetables in the daily diet are protective against certain types of cancers.

Reason (R) : Fruits and vegetables are rich source of phytochemicals.

Codes :

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is partial explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) & (R) are incorrect.

(C) (A) is correct, (R) is incorrect.

(D) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct.

Ans: (A)

22. Assertion (A) : Egg acts a leavening agent in the preparation of mayonnaise.

Reason (R) : Lecithin in egg prevents the separation of fat and aqueous layer in mayonnaise.

Codes :

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.

(B) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

(C) (A) is incorrect, (R) is correct.

(D) (A) is correct and (R) is incorrect.

Ans: (C)

23. Assertion (A) : QWL describes values that relate to the quality of human experiences in the work place.

Reason (R) : QWL is affected by factors that relate to the work, to the work environment and to the employee personally.

Codes :

(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.

(B) (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.

(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).

(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).

Ans: (C)

24. Assertion (A) : For infant wear raglan sleeve is considered most appropriate.

Reason (R) : Raglan sleeve being set-in sleeve gives more room for movement.

Codes :

(A) (A) is correct, (R) is incorrect.

(B) (A) is incorrect, (R) is correct.

(C) Both (A) & (R) are correct.

(D) Both (A) & (R) are incorrect.

Ans: (A)

25. Assertion (A) : Textured yarns & permanent pleats are produced by reforming materials at their Tg’s.

Reason (R) : The glass transition temperature is the point where crystalline regions of the fiber develop flow or melt.

Codes :

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.

(B) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

(C) (A) is correct and (R) is incorrect.

(D) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct explanation.

Ans: (C)

26. Assertion (A) : Planning permits the action or work to be seen as a whole.

Reason (R) : Planning is essential to forecast future actions and it comprises of decision making.

Codes :

(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.

(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct.

(C) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Ans: (D)

27. Assertion (A) : Private speech in children represents an early transition in becoming more socially communicative.

Reason (R) : When young children talk to themselves, they use language to govern their behaviour and guide themselves.

Codes :

(A) Both (A) and (R) are false.

(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(D) (R) is true, but (A) is false.

Ans: (C)

28. Assertion (A) : 73rd and 74th Amendments to Indian Constitution are important milestones for Women’s Development in India.

Reason (R) : Political participation of women is important for empowerment of women.

Codes :

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.

(B) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.

(D) (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.

Ans: (A)

29. Assertion (A) : In order to make development programmes effective, the approach and procedure must be culturally appropriate.

Reason (R) : Culture is passed on from one generation to the next through communication.

Codes :

(A) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

(B) (A) is correct, (R) is incorrect.

(C) (A) is incorrect, (R) is correct.

(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Ans: (D)

30. Assertion (A) : The correlation coefficient is the mean of the cross products of the Z scores of two variables.

Reason (R) : The units of measurement of the variables have absolutely nothing to do with the correlation between the two variables.

Codes :

(A) Both (A) and (R) are false.

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Ans: (C)

31. Give the correct sequence of the stages of development of atherogenesis : 

I. Embolus

II. Fibrous plaques

III. Atheroma

IV. Thrombus

V. Fatty streaks

Codes :

(A) II, V, III, IV & I

(B) V, I, II, IV & III

(C) V, III, II, I & IV

(D) V, II, III, IV & I

Ans: (D)

32. Arrange in correct sequence the processing steps involved in manufacture of Black Tea :

I. Withering

II . Rolling

III. Drying

IV. Fermentation

V. Blending

VI. Grading

Codes :

(A) II, III, I, IV, VI and V

(B) I, II, IV, III, VI and V

(C) I, II, III, IV, V and VI

(D) II, I, IV, V, III and VI

Ans: (B)

33. Give the correct sequence of steps in buying non-perishable foods for food service institutions :

I. Develop purchase order

II . Write specifications

III. Award contract

IV. Issue bid request

Codes :

(A) I, II, IV, III

(B) II, I, IV, III

(C) IV, II, I, III

(D) II, IV, I, III

Ans: (B)

34. Give the correct sequence for preparing the fabric for draping :

I. Measure the dress form

II . Tear the fabric

III. Press the fabric

IV. Block the fabric

V. Mark the fabric

VI. Straighten the fabric
Codes :

(A) II, III, I, V, IV, VI

(B) III, II, I, V, IV, VI

(C) VI, I, II, IV, III, V

(D) V, IV, VI, I, II, III

Ans: (C)

35. Give the correct sequence of traditional cotton making process :

I. Opening & Carding

II . Spinning

III. Ginning

IV. Hand Picking

V. Weaving

Codes :

(A) I, II, III, IV, V

(B) II, I, III, IV, V

(C) IV, III, I, II, V

(D) III, I, II, V, IV

Ans: (C)

36. Arrange the household activities according to ascending order of workload :

I. Ironing

II . Dusting

III. Mopping

IV. Dish Washing

V. Chopping Vegetables

Codes :

(A) II, I, III, IV and V

(B) I, V, II, III and IV

(C) II, V, I, IV and III

(D) IV, V, II, III and I

Ans: (C)

37. Arrange the following Legislations in order of their year of enactment (ascending order) :

I. HAMA

II . JJ (C & P) Act

III. POCSO

IV. PNDT

Codes :

(A) I, IV, II, III

(B) I, IV, III, II

(C) II, I, III, IV

(D) IV, I, II, III

Ans: (A)

38. As per the Evrett Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation model, the sequence of categories of adopters is

I. Late Majority

II . Laggards

III. Innovators

IV. Early Adopters

V. Early Majority

Codes :

(A) IV, V, I, II, III

(B) I, II, III, IV, V

(C) II, III, IV, V, I

(D) III, IV, V, I, II

Ans: (D)

39. Sequence the various functions of Management in extension.

I. Planning

II . Directing

III. Co-ordinating

IV. Reporting

V. Organizing

Codes :

(A) I, V, II, III, IV

(B) I, II, III, IV, V

(C) V, I, II, IV, III

(D) I, III, V, II, IV

Ans: (A)

40. Arrange the following steps in correct sequence :

I. Arrive at Statistical Conclusion.

II. Analyse Data.

III. State the Research Question

IV. Collect Data

V. State Statistical Question

VI. Arrive at Research Conclusion

Codes :

(A) III, IV, V, II, I, VI

(B) III, V, IV, I, II, VI

(C) V, III, IV, II, I, VI

(D) III, V, IV, II, I, VI

Ans: (D)

41. Match the nutrients in List – I with deficiency symptoms in List – II.

Ans: (A)

42. Match the Physiological groups given in List – I with RDA of iron in List – II.

Ans: (C)

43. Match the approaches to management in List – I with their characteristics in List – II.

Ans: (D)

44. Match the principles of design in the List – I with their examples given in List – II.

Ans: (D)

45. Match the Linear density units in List-I with their explanations in List-II.

Ans: (A)

46. Match the items in List – I with items in List – II.

Ans: (D)

47. Match List – I with List- II.

Ans: (B)

48. Match the development programme in List – II with the problem it addresses in List – I.

Ans: (B)

49. Match and relate items in List – I with those in List – II

Ans: (B)

50. Match the items in List – I with List – II.

Ans: (B)

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