Agricultural Engineering MCQs

 

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Bureau of Indian Standards

Explanation: BIS stands for Bureau of Indian Standards. It was established in 1986 as a reformer for Indian Standards Institution (1946). It is the national standards body of India.

 

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Food and Drug Administration

Explanation: FDA stands for Food and Drug Administration. It was established in 1906 by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Hence, it is also known as USFDA. It is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the control and supervision of food safety.

 

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Codex Alimentarius Commission

Explanation: CAC stands for Codex Alimentarius Commission. It was established in 1961 by the Food and Agriculture Organization. CAC specifies internationally recognized standards, guidelines, codes of practice and other parameters relating to food production, quality and safety. The Commissions goal is to protect the health of consumers and ensure fair practices in the international food trade.

 

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) True

Explanation: The given statement is true. ‘Health claim’ means any representation that suggests that a relationship exists between a food and health, which include nutrition claims which describe the physiological role of the nutrient in growth, development and normal functions of the body. ‘Nutrition claim’ is a representation which suggests that a food has particular nutritional properties which are not limited to the energy value.

 

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Use-by date

Explanation: Expiry date is also known as Use-by date. This signifies the last day after which the product should not be consumed owing to deteriorating safety of the product.

 

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) False

Explanation: The given statement is false. Best-before date signifies that the quality of product deteriorates. It is however, safe to consume after the best-before date. Use-by date signifies that the product will not have the similar product quality and safety attributes as before.

 

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) False

Explanation: The given statement is false. BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) gives Product Specific Certification. ISO (International Organization for Standardization) gives Process specific certification.

 

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration of Laboratories

Explanation: NABL stands for National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration of Laboratories. It is the sole laboratory accreditation authority in India. It was established under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. It provides accreditation to testing and calibration of clinical laboratories to assess quality and technical competence of labs.