1. What does FSSAI stand for?
a) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
b) Food Security and Standards Authority of India
c) Food Standards and Safety Authority of India
d) Food Safety and Security Authority of India
Answer: a) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
2. When was FSSAI established?
a) 2003
b) 2005
c) 2006
d) 2011
Answer: c) 2006
3. What is the primary objective of FSSAI?
a) Promoting food exports
b) Ensuring food safety and standards
c) Controlling food prices
d) Regulating food advertising
Answer: b) Ensuring food safety and standards
4. Who appoints the Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of FSSAI?
a) Prime Minister of India
b) President of India
c) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
d) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Answer: b) President of India
5. Which act empowers FSSAI to regulate food-related activities in India?
a) Food Safety and Standards Act, 2004
b) Food and Drugs Act, 1940
c) Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954
d) Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Answer: a) Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
6. What does FSSAI’s “License Number” on food products signify?
a) Date of manufacturing
b) Brand authenticity
c) Adherence to food safety standards
d) Expiry date
Answer: c) Adherence to food safety standards
7. Which ministry is responsible for overseeing FSSAI’s functions?
a) Ministry of Food Processing Industries
b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
c) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
d) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Answer: c) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
8. What is the purpose of the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations?
a) To promote attractive packaging
b) To provide information to consumers
c) To reduce packaging costs
d) To encourage colorful labels
Answer: b) To provide information to consumers
9. What is the penalty for selling substandard or unsafe food under the FSSAI Act?
a) Imprisonment up to 3 years and a fine up to Rs. 5 lakhs
b) Fine only, no imprisonment
c) Imprisonment up to 7 years and a fine up to Rs. 10 lakhs
d) Community service
Answer: a) Imprisonment up to 3 years and a fine up to Rs. 5 lakhs
10. What does the term “Food Business Operator (FBO)” refer to in the context of FSSAI?
a) A person involved in the business of food processing
b) A person involved in the distribution of food products
c) Any person or entity engaged in the manufacture, processing, storage, distribution, sale, or import of food
d) A food critic
Answer: c) Any person or entity engaged in the manufacture, processing, storage, distribution, sale, or import of food
11. What is the primary role of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)?
a) Regulating agriculture practices
b) Ensuring the safety and quality of food products
c) Monitoring water quality
d) Controlling air pollution
Answer: b) Ensuring the safety and quality of food products
12. Which international organization is FSSAI often associated with for global food safety standards?
a) WHO (World Health Organization)
b) UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund)
c) FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
d) WTO (World Trade Organization)
Answer: c) FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
13. What does the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 aim to consolidate?
a) Laws related to consumer protection
b) Laws related to intellectual property
c) Laws related to food and nutrition
d) Laws related to agriculture
Answer: c) Laws related to food and nutrition
14. FSSAI has the authority to recall food products if they are found to be:
a) Expired
b) Contaminated or unsafe
c) Overpriced
d) Heavily advertised
Answer: b) Contaminated or unsafe
15. What is the significance of the “Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations”?
a) It sets the standards for the identity and quality of food products
b) It regulates the advertising of food products
c) It determines the pricing of food items
d) It controls the packaging of food products
Answer: a) It sets the standards for the identity and quality of food products
16. FSSAI has introduced a system to address consumer grievances related to food safety. What is this system called?
a) Consumer Complaints Management System (CCMS)
b) Food Safety Complaints Portal (FSCP)
c) Grievance Redressal System (GRS)
d) Consumer Protection Forum (CPF)
Answer: a) Consumer Complaints Management System (CCMS)
17. What is the significance of the “Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins, and Residues) Regulations”?
a) It specifies the permissible levels of contaminants, toxins, and residues in food
b) It bans the use of all contaminants in food
c) It determines the shelf life of food products
d) It regulates food exports
Answer: a) It specifies the permissible levels of contaminants, toxins, and residues in food
18. What is the purpose of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations?
a) To ban the sale of all processed foods
b) To regulate the sale of food items online
c) To prohibit the sale of unsafe or substandard food
d) To control the prices of food products
Answer: c) To prohibit the sale of unsafe or substandard food
19. Which body assists FSSAI in scientific risk assessment and research activities?
a) Scientific Committee on Food Safety
b) Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI)
c) National Institute of Nutrition (NIN)
d) Food Safety and Standards Appellate Tribunal (FSSAT)
Answer: a) Scientific Committee on Food Safety
20. FSSAI issues licenses based on the scale and nature of the business. What are the three categories of licenses issued by FSSAI?
a) Large, Medium, and Small
b) Green, Yellow, and Red
c) Central, State, and Basic
d) Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary
Answer: c) Central, State, and Basic
21. What is the maximum penalty for obstructing a food safety officer in the discharge of his duties under the FSSAI Act?
a) Imprisonment up to 1 year and a fine up to Rs. 1 lakh
b) Fine only, no imprisonment
c) Imprisonment up to 6 months and a fine up to Rs. 5,000
d) Community service
Answer: a) Imprisonment up to 1 year and a fine up to Rs. 1 lakh
22. What does the FSSAI logo on a food product signify?
a) Compliance with organic farming standards
b) Adherence to vegetarian principles
c) Compliance with food safety and quality standards
d) Approval from the Ministry of Agriculture
Answer: c) Compliance with food safety and quality standards
23. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of FSSAI?
a) Setting food safety standards
b) Conducting research on food safety issues
c) Implementing food subsidy programs
d) Regulating food labeling
Answer: c) Implementing food subsidy programs
24. In the context of FSSAI, what does the term “Food Recall” refer to?
a) The withdrawal of a food product from the market due to safety concerns
b) A promotional campaign for a new food product
c) Mandatory return of expired food items
d) A legal action against a food business operator
Answer: a) The withdrawal of a food product from the market due to safety concerns
25. Which committee advises FSSAI on matters related to food safety and standards?
a) Food Standards Advisory Committee
b) Food Safety Appellate Committee
c) Food Regulatory Consultative Committee
d) Food Inspection and Compliance Committee
Answer: a) Food Standards Advisory Committee
26. What is the purpose of the “Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulations”?
a) To ban the import of all food products
b) To regulate the import of food products into India
c) To determine the export standards for Indian food products
d) To set standards for the packaging of imported food items
Answer: b) To regulate the import of food products into India
27. Which international day is observed by FSSAI to promote awareness about food safety?
a) World Health Day
b) World Food Day
c) World Consumer Rights Day
d) World Environment Day
Answer: b) World Food Day
28. What is the role of the Food Safety and Standards Appellate Tribunal (FSSAT)?
a) Setting food safety standards
b) Adjudicating appeals against the decisions of FSSAI
c) Conducting inspections of food establishments
d) Drafting food safety regulations
Answer: b) Adjudicating appeals against the decisions of FSSAI
29. What is the purpose of the “Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) Regulations”?
a) To promote the use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture
b) To regulate the marketing of organic food products
c) To ban the production of genetically modified foods
d) To control the prices of organic foods
Answer: b) To regulate the marketing of organic food products
30. FSSAI has introduced a system for licensing and registration of food business operators. What is this system called?
a) Food Licensing and Registration System (FLRS)
b) Food Business Operator Registration Scheme (FBORS)
c) Food Safety and Standards Licensing Platform (FSSLP)
d) Food Enterprise Authorization Network (FEAN)
Answer: a) Food Licensing and Registration System (FLRS)
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