UGC NET/JRF EXAM, December 2022 Paper II (HOME SCIENCE)

Total Questions: 100

41. The WHO cut off point for 'Risk of Metabolic Complications in women are:

A. Waist circumference > 82 cm, increased
B. Waist circumference > 80 cm, increased
C. Waist circumference > 88 cm, Substantially increased
D. Waist circumference > 0.85, substantially increased
E. Waist hip ratio ≥ 0.85, substantially increased
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (d) B, D, E only
Solution:

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels.
The WHO cut off point of waist circumference for risk of metabolic complications in women are :-
• Waist circumference > 80 cm, increased.
• Waist circumference > 88 cm, substantially, increased.
• Waist hip ratio ≥ 0.85, substantially increased.

42. As per IFCT, 2017 with respect to Finger millet (ragi), correct statements are:

A. 27.3 mg/100g calcium
B. 6.4 mg/100g iron
C. 7.1 g/100g protein
D. 1.9 g/100g total fat
E. 11.1 g/100 total dietary fiber
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

Correct Answer: (a) C, D, E Only
Solution:According to IFCT the amount of nutrient in Finger Millet :-

43. With respect to RDA (ICMR-NIN, 2020) of Iron which of the following are correct-

A. 8 mg/d for 1-3 yr old children
B. 11 mg/d for 4-6 yr old children
C. 15 mg/d for 7-9 yr old children
D. 19 mg/d 10-12 yr old boys
E. 29 mg/d for 10-12 yr old girls
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) A, B, C Only
Solution:

RDA of Iron (ICMR - NIN, 2020)
1-3 year old children - 8 mg/d
4-6 year old children - 11 mg/d
7-9 year old children - 15 mg/d
10-12 year old boy - 19 mg/d
10-12 year old girl - 28 mg/d

44. Hydrogenation of fats :

A. is a chemical reaction
B. Consists of addition of hydrogen at double bonds of unsaturated acyl groups
C. Is agitation of solid hydrogen, liquid oil and gaseous catalyst in closed vessel
D. Mostly uses non metallic compounds as catalyst
E. Permits conversion of liquid oils into plastic fats
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

Correct Answer: (b) A, B, E Only
Solution:

Hydrogenation of fat is a chemical reaction in which the addition of hydrogen at double bonds of unsaturated acyl groups takes place, which permits the conversion of liquid oils into plastic fats. The reaction take place in presence of metal catalyst.

45. Enlist the attributes of fibers with low absorbency

A. Prevent evaporation of perspiration.
B. Good to skin comfort
C. Quick drying
D. Have good wrinkle recovery
E. Easy to dye
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) C, D, E Only
Solution:

Absorbency is the ability of fiber to take in moisture. Fiber with low absorbency are termed as hydrophobic fibers. Attirbutes of fiber with low absorbency -
• Prevent evaporation of perspiration.
• Quick dry.
• Have good wrinkle recovery.
• Poor Dyeability.

46. For garment production which type of garment shaping devices are used?

A. Darts
B. Gathers
C. Sleeves
D. Collars
E. Pleats
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) A, B, E, Only
Solution:

The garment shaping devices used in garment production are :-
Darts - They are stitched from widest part of the dart to point.
Gathers- Gather is the control of pre-determined amount of fullness drawn upto correspond to a smaller adjoining seam line or measurement.
Pleats - Pleats are various folds of fabric that are formed by doubling the fabric back on itself fixed at one end by pressing, stitching or anchoring in a seam and released at other end.

47. Knock-offs are:

A. Original design of a brand
B. Copy or near-by copy of a design
C. High cost version of a design
D. Labour saving production
E. Low cost version of an original design
Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Correct Answer: (a) B, D, E Only
Solution:

Knock off are exact replica or nearby copy of a design which is sold for low cost as compared to original design. It is a labour saving production technique.

48. Fitting lines that can replace normal fitting darts are:

A. Balance lines
B. Dart equivalent seam lines
C. Princess lines
D. Hem lines
E. Style lines
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: (c) B, C, E Only
Solution:

Fitting lines that can replace normal fitting darts are :-
• Balance Lines
• Princess Lines
• Style lines

49. The quality of air in indoors is indicated by :

A. Temperature B. Illuminance
C. Humidity       D. Rate of air movement
E. Radiant heat
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

Correct Answer: (c) A, C, D, E Only
Solution:

Indoor Air Quality refers to the air quality within and around buildings as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. The quality of air in indoors is indicated by -
• Temperature
• Humidity
• Rate of air movement
• Radiant Heat

50. According to Rogers people falling in the 'Early Majority Category' are characterised by:

A. Well educated
B. Deliberate
C. Risk loving
D. Well - connected with out siders
E. Less likely to be educated
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) B, D, E Only
Solution:

Diffusion of Innovation Theory was developed by EM Rogers in 1962. It explains how, over time, an idea or product gains momentum and diffuses through a specific population or social system. Adaption of new idea, behaviour or product does not happen simultaneously in a social system where as it is a process whereby some people are more apt to adopt and innovation than others. The early majority are rarely leader, but they do adopt new ideas before the average person. Charactersitics of early majority category are characterised by -
• They are deliberate
• Well-connected with outsiders.
• They are less likely to be educated.