Food Processing

Question 1
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Which of the following comes under grain processing in India?
Oil seed processing
Wheat processing
Oil seed & Wheat processing
None of the mentioned
Explanation:
Both Oil seed processing and Wheat processing come under grain processing in India.
Question 2
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Which of the following do you think is a valid reason for decline of export of marine products to USA?
Emerging markets in USA
Anti- dumping procedure by US government on many marine products
Emerging markets in USA & Anti- dumping procedure by US government on many marine products
None of the mentioned
Explanation:
There has been a decline of export of marine products to USA due to the emerging market there and the anti- dumping procedure by US government on many marine products. Hence both the mentioned points are correct.
Question 3
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Export of marine products has been on a decline.
True
False
Explanation:
Export of marine products has been on a decline due to the markets in USA and Europe.
Question 4
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The biggest processing segment under food processing is the meat, poultry, vegetables and oil industry.
True
False
Explanation:
The biggest processing segment under food processing is the meat, poultry, vegetables and oil industry. This statement is true.
Question 5
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Which of the following is untrue?
Basmati rice has gained international recognition
Wine industry is gaining support in India, especially Maharashtra
Dairy industry of India is the largest in the world
None of the mentioned
Explanation:
All the statements given are true.
Question 6
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There has been a shift from carbohydrate staple to animal sources and sugar in developed countries.
True
False
Explanation:
It is true that there has been a shift from carbohydrate staple to animal sources and sugar in developed countries.
Question 7
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Which of the following are NOT key constraints of the food processing industry?
Inadequate quality control
High packaging cost
Low demand
Poor infrastructure as in no cold storage, warehouse etc
Explanation:
The demand for food is surplus. Hence it cannot be a constraint.
Question 8
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Food processing in India is concentrated in which sector, maximum?
Organized Sector
Unorganized sector
Small Scale
None of the mentioned
Explanation:
Food processing in India is concentrated in the unorganized sector, maximum.
Question 9
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Which among these is a factor for processed food in India?
Changing lifestyles
Food habits
Organized food retail
All of the mentioned
Explanation:
Changing lifestyles, food habits and organized food retail are all factors for processed food in India.
Question 10
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Statement 1: There will be a shift of demand snacks, convenience food and organic and diet food.
True, False
True, True
False, False
False, True
Explanation:
Both the statements are true.