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Food Packaging Technology Mcqs

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In which year was Food Safety and Standards act enacted?

A) 2005 B) 2000
C) 2006 D) 2011
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2006

Explanation: Food Safety and Standards act was enacted in 2006. It contains 101 sections. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India was established in 2011 under FSS Act.

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Which of the following is the correct expansion of FSSAI?

A) Food Security and Standards Authority of India B) Food Safety and Security Authority of India
C) Food Safety and Surety Authority of India D) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

Explanation: FSSAI stands for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. It is the apex food safety and regulatory authority in India. It protects and promotes public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.

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Central Committee for food standards is responsible for rules in PFA.

A) True B) False
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) True

Explanation: The given statement is true. Central Committee for food standards is responsible for creating rules and updating it from time to time. The penalty for adulteration –
Injurious to health – punishment of 1 year in jail & fine of Rs.2000
Not injurious to health – punishment of 6 months in jail & fine of Rs.1000
Fatal – life imprisonment.

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When was PFA act enacted?

A) 1954 B) 1976
C) 1983 D) 1992
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1954

Explanation: PFA – Prevention of Food Adulteration Act was enacted in 1954. This act is directly concerned with maintaining the quality of the food marketed and protection of health of the consumers.

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When was Milk and Milk Product Order enacted?

A) 1973 B) 1983
C) 1992 D) 1987
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1992

Explanation: Milk and Milk Product Order was enacted in 1992. It regulates quality and hygiene of all products of milk ranging from milk powder to condensed milk, butter, ice creams etc.

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When was Meat Food Products Order enacted?

A) 1973 B) 1954
C) 1951 D) 1937
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1973

Explanation: Meat Food Products Order was enacted in 1973. It regulates the licensing and labeling of all meat, poultry, fish products – ranging from powders to ready to eat foods.

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When was Edible Oil Packaging (Regulation) Order enacted?

A) 1984 B) 1954
C) 1951 D) 1998
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1998

Explanation: Edible Oil Packaging (Regulation) Order was enacted in 1998. It ensures the availability of safe and quality edible oil in packed form.

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When was AGMARK enacted?

A) 1937 B) 1946
C) 1952 D) 1968
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1937

Explanation: AGMARK was enacted in 1937. It stands for Agricultural Produce Grading and Marketing Act. It gives a certification mark on agricultural produce in India. It includes all agricultural (raw and semi-processed) commodities.

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