Friday 21 July 2017

HSSC Food and Supply Inspector exam MCQS Series-7

Important facts about milk
Toned Milk

Minimum fat content- 3.0
Minimum non fat solid content- 8.5
Double Toned milk

Minimum fat content -1.5
Minimum non fat solid content -9.0
Skimmed milk

Minimum fat content -Not more than 0.5
 Minimum non fat solid content- 8.7
Full Cream
Minimum fat content -6.0
Minimum non fat solid content- 9.0
Buffalo milk denoted by the

letter 'B'
Cow milk denoted by the
letter 'C'
Goat milk denoted by the
letter 'G'
Standardised milk denoted by the
letter 'S'
Toned milk denoted by the
letter 'T'
Double toned milk denoted by the
letters 'DT'
Skimmed milk denoted by the

letter 'K'
Pasteurised milk denoted by the
letter 'P'
Pasteurised milk denoted by the letter 'P' followed by the class of milk. For example, Pasteurised Buffalo milk denoted by
letter 'PB’
Artificial Sweetener saccharin limit in sweets
500 ppm
Artificial Sweetener Aspartame limit in sweets
200 ppm
Preservative used in milk
Formalin (40%)


HSSC Food and Supply inspector MCQS Series-6

OFFENCE
PENALTY
1.      Prevents a food inspector from taking a sample

imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three
years, and with fine which shall not be less than one thousand rupees
2.      Possession of an article of food with adulterant which is not injurious to health

3.      Uses any report or certificate of a test or analysis made by the Director of the Central Food Laboratory or by a public analyst or any extract thereof for the purpose of advertising any article of food

4.      Whether by himself or by any other person on his behalf, gives to the vendor a false warranty in writing in respect of any article of food sold by him.

5.      Possession of an article of food with adulterant which is injurious to health
imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to six years and with fine which shall not be less than two thousand rupees
6.      Food or adulterant, when consumed by any person is likely to cause his death or is likely to cause such harm on his body as would amount to grievous hurt

imprisonment for a term which shall not be
less than three years but which may extend to term of life and with fine which shall not be less than five thousand rupees
7.      If any person is whose safe custody any article of food, tampers or in any other manner interferes with such article
Punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to two years and with fine which shall not be less than one thousand rupees.
8.      If vendor of an article of food, not disclose the name, address and other particulars of the person from whom he purchased the article of food to food inspector

punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months and with fine which shall not be less than five hundred rupees.
9.      If any person convicted of an offence under this Act commits a like offence afterwards, then, without prejudice  the court, before which the second or subsequent conviction takes place

Licence will be cancelled


HSSC Food and supply inspector exam MCQS Series-5

International food day

16 october
Food and drug administration , Haryana established in

4th January 2011
HAFED  established on

1st November 1966
Antyodya anna yojana launched on
ANNOUNCED ON --1st november 2016,
IMPLEMENTED ON ---26 JANUARY 2017
1st state of Haryana which implemented Antyodya Anna yojana

Panchkula
Central food laboratory situated at
Kolkata, gaziabaad, mysoor, pune
Minimum Quantity of sample of Milk to be sent to the public analyst

500 ml
Minimum Quantity of sample of Sterilized Milk/UHT Milk to be sent to the public analyst

250 ml
Minimum Quantity of sample of Malai/Dahi to be sent to the public analyst

200 gms
Minimum Quantity of sample of Fruit Juice/Fruit Drink/Fruit Squash to be sent to the public analyst

400 ml
Natural colouring matters which is allowed to be used in food
Beta-carotene,
Beta-apo-8' carotenal,
Methylester of Beta-apo-8'carotenoic acid,
Ethylester of Beta-apo-8'carotenoic acid,
Canthaxanthin
Chlorophyll
Caramel
Annatto
Saffron
Curcumin
Synthetic  colouring matters which is allowed to be used in food


Azo, xanthenes, pyrazolone, indigoid,triarylmethane
Prohibition of use of mineral oil

Under section 44-AAA
Prohibition of use of carbide gas in ripening of Fruits

Under section 44-AA
Moisture content during purchase and storage of Wheat, urd, moong,arhar


Moisture  should not be more than 14 per cent by weight
Moisture content during purchase and storage of Chana, bajra, jawar


Moisture  should not be more than 16 per cent by weight
Foreign matter in Wheat, urd, moong,arhar, Chana, bajra, jawar


Not more than 1 per cent


Tuesday 18 July 2017

HSSC Food Inspector Exam 2017 MCQS series-4

Q-1 During Detection of skim milk powder in milk by nitric acid gives which type colour
A orange
B red
C yellow
D blue
E. Green

Q- 2 Minimum area of manufacturing premises excluding store and office space in square meter for small scale (category -A) production should be
A 25
B 60
C100
D 300   
E. 500

Q- 3 ACCORDING TO FPO-1955, Minimum % of FRUIT JUICE in the fruit nectar
(excluding orange and pineapple) nectar is
A 15
B 20
C 11
D 13   
E. 40

Q- 4 ACCORDING TO Mixed Masala Powders Grading and Marking Rules 2000,
MAXIMUM MOISTURE CONTENT PERSENT BY MASS FOR Standard Grade Chicken
Masala IS
A 36
B 40
C 10
D 25    
E. 60

Q-5- ACCORDING TO Food Adulteration Act/ Rules, 1954. the MOULDS FOR CHICKEN
MASALA SHOULD BE down below:
A -106 per gram (Maximum)
B -104 per gram (Maximum)
C -103 per gram (Maximum)
D –NONE
E. ALL

Q-6 Which of the following is NOT correct regarding Prohibition of import of certain
articles of food IN INDIA according to Prevention of Food Adulteration Act & Rules1954
A) any adulterated food
(B) any packed licenced food
(C) any article of food for the import of which a licence is prescribed, except in
accordance with the conditions of the licence
(D) any article of food in contravention of any other provision of this Act or of any rule
made there under.

Q-7 Which one is not A Function OF CENTRAL FOOD LABORATORY
A. analysis of samples of food sent by any officer or authority authorized by the Central Government
B. investigations for the purpose of fixation of standard of any article of food
C. investigation, in collaboration with the laboratories of Public Analysts in the various States and such other laboratories
D NONE

Q-8 How much Quantity of Saffron (sample) to be sent to the public analyst
A 5.0GM
B 2.5GM
C 10GM
D 20GM

Q-9 Package of food to carry a label must contain
A. the name, trade name
B. description of food contained in the package
C. the names of ingredients used in the product in descending order
D. ALL

Q-10 which of the following is not true
A Labels not to contain reference to Act or Rules contradictory to required particulars
B Labels not to use words implying recommedations by medical profession
C Imitations should be marked "pure"
D ALL

Q-11 Packing And Labelling Of Infant Milk Substitute And Infant Food Comes Under
Which Section of PFA Act 1954
A – 37C
B- 37A
C- 37B
D - 37D

Q-12 Form NO. of labels FOR Coffee-chicory Mixture ACCORDING TO PFA ACT
1954
A – G
B- J
C- V
D – A

Q-13 Sodium salts of lactic acid is
A – Class I Preservative
B- Class II Preservative
C- BOTH
D – NONE

Q-14 According to SCHEDULE – II OF Ghee Grading and Marking Rules, 1938. Color of
the circular border of the lable STANDARD Grade is
A. RED
B. GREEN
C. CHOCOLATE
D. BLUE

Q-15 According to SCHEDULE III-B OF Ghee Grading and Marking Rules, 1938,
Polenske value for special grade ghee in summer must be found in between B.
A 0.5-1.2
B 0.5-1.0
C 1.5-2.0
D 2.5-3.0

Q-16 Maximum Limit of Saccharin Sodium INCHOCOLATE (White, Milk, Plain,
Composite and Filled) The ACCORDING TO Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules,
1955
A.    A 500ppm
B.     B 1500ppm
C.     C 900ppm
D.    D 700ppm

Q-17 Maximum Limit of Acesulfame Potassimm IN Synthetic Syrup for dispenser,
ACCORDING TO Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955
A 5000 ppm
B 1500 ppm
C 8000 ppm
D 750ppm

Q-18 WHICH TYPE OF containers ARE unfit for human consumption when used in the
preparation,cpackaging and storing of food.
A containers which are rusty
B enamelled containers which have become chipped and rusty
C copper or brass containers which are not properly tinned
D ALL

Q-19 Sale of insect damaged dry fruits and nuts ARE PROHIBITED IF THEY
A contain more than 5.1 per cent of insect-damaged fruits and nuts,
B contain more than 4.1 per cent of insect-damaged fruits and nuts
C contain more than 2.5 per cent of insect-damaged fruits and nuts
D contain more than 0.5 per cent of insect-damaged fruits and nuts

Q-20 THE MAXIMUM PERMISSABLE QUANTITY OF Benzoic acid IN Pickles and
chutneys made from fruit or vegetables IS
A.    250 ppm
B.     B 1500 ppm
C.     C 8000 ppm
D.    D 750ppm
Q-21 WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SHOULD NOT BE added to any infant food
A nitrate
B nitrite
C BOTH
D NONE

Q-22 Ethyl gallate, Propyl gallate and Octyl gallate all these antioxidents when used in
combination for food products not exceeding in concentration of
A 0.01 per cent
B 0.02 per cent
 C 0.05 per cent
D 0.08 per cent

Q-23 Metabolic acidosis is due to:
a) Increase in HCO3
b) Decrease in HCO3-
c) Decrease in H2CO3 .
d) Increase in H2CO3

Q-24 Minimum area of manufacturing premises excluding store and office space in
square meter for small scale (category -B) production should be
A 25
B 60
C150
D 300

Q- 25 ACCORDING TO FPO-1955, Minimum % of FRUIT JUICE in the orange and
pineapple nectar is
A 78
B 55
C 40
D 45

Q-26 Which OF THE FOLLOWING is exempted from the declaration of ingredients on
packed food label according to pfa act 1954
A In case of packages of confectionery weighing 20 gm or less
B In case of packages of confectionery weighing 25 gm or less
C In case of packages of confectionery weighing 30 gm or less
D In case of packages of confectionery weighing 23 gm or less

Q-27- According To Schedule III-B of Ghee Grading and Marking Rules, 1938, Butyrorefractometer reading at 400 C for general grade ghee in summer must be found in
between
A 41.5-44.0
B 42.5-45.0
C 50-52.5
D 54.5 -56.5

Q-28- Form NO. of labels FOR Foods containing artificial sweetener according to PFA
ACT 1954.
A – Z
B- ZZZ(1)
C-ZZZ
D – ZZ

Q-29- Form NO. of labels FOR Non-Veg Foods according to PFA ACT 1954
A – ZZZ(2)
B- ZZZ (16)
C-ZZZ (12)
D – ZZZ(14)

Q-30- Prohibition of use of mineral oil is comes under which section of PFA ACT 1954
A – 44
B- 44A
C- 44AA

D - 44AAA

ANSWER KEY:   1.C       2. --      3---     4.---   5---    6.---   7.D         8.D         9.D      10.---
11.C   12. D  13. B  14. C  15. B   16. A   17.A   18.D   19. A   20. A   21. C    22. A    23. A    24.---   25.---   26. A     27. B    28. B    29. B      30. D