1. What does FSSAI stand for?
a) Food Safety and Security Authority of India
b) Food Standards and Safety Authority of India
c) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
d) Food Security and Standards Authority of India
Answer: c) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
2. Which of the following entities is responsible for implementing the FSSAI regulations in India?
a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b) Ministry of Food Processing Industries
c) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
d) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Answer: a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3. What is the primary objective of the licensing and registration system of FSSAI?
a) To control the prices of food products
b) To ensure the safety and quality of food products
c) To promote the export of Indian food products
d) To regulate the marketing of food products
Answer: b) To ensure the safety and quality of food products
4. Which of the following categories of food businesses requires a license from FSSAI?
a) Petty Retailer
b) Small-scale manufacturer
c) Food Caterer
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
5. What is the validity period of a FSSAI license?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years
Answer: c) 3 years
6. Which form is used for the online registration of food businesses under FSSAI?
a) Form A
b) Form B
c) Form C
d) Form D
Answer: b) Form B
7. What does the ‘FBO’ abbreviation stand for in the context of FSSAI?
a) Food Business Owner
b) Food Business Operator
c) Food Business Organizer
d) Food Business Officer
Answer: b) Food Business Operator
8. Which document is mandatory for obtaining an FSSAI license for a food business?
a) PAN Card
b) Aadhaar Card
c) Food Safety Management System (FSMS) plan
d) Trade License
Answer: c) Food Safety Management System (FSMS) plan
9. In case of non-compliance with FSSAI regulations, what action can be taken by the authorities?
a) Warning
b) Suspension of license
c) Fine
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
10. What is the penalty for operating a food business without an FSSAI license?
a) Rs. 1 lakh
b) Rs. 2 lakhs
c) Rs. 5 lakhs
d) Rs. 10 lakhs
Answer: c) Rs. 5 lakhs
11. Which of the following is NOT a valid type of FSSAI license?
a) FSSAI Basic License
b) FSSAI Central License
c) FSSAI Primary License
d) FSSAI State License
Answer: c) FSSAI Primary License
12. What is the minimum annual turnover criteria for obtaining an FSSAI Central License for manufacturing or processing units?
a) Less than Rs. 12 lakhs
b) Between Rs. 12 lakhs and Rs. 20 crores
c) Between Rs. 20 crores and Rs. 30 crores
d) More than Rs. 30 crores
Answer: b) Between Rs. 12 lakhs and Rs. 20 crores
13. Which of the following food businesses is exempted from obtaining an FSSAI license?
a) Food Manufacturer
b) Food Distributor
c) Petty Retailer
d) Food Importer
Answer: c) Petty Retailer
14. What is the primary purpose of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011?
a) To streamline the food inspection process
b) To ensure fair trade practices in the food industry
c) To regulate the licensing and registration of food businesses
d) To set maximum retail prices for food products
Answer: c) To regulate the licensing and registration of food businesses
15. What is the online portal used for FSSAI registration and licensing?
a) FoodNet
b) FoodBiz
c) FoodPortal
d) FoodLicense
Answer: a) FoodNet
16. Which government body collaborates with FSSAI to ensure food safety and quality in India?
a) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
b) Food Corporation of India (FCI)
c) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
d) Food Inspection Council (FIC)
Answer: a) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
17. Which of the following statements about the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations is true?
a) They only apply to imported food products.
b) They specify the requirements for packaging and labeling of food products.
c) They are applicable only to large-scale food manufacturers.
d) They focus solely on advertising standards.
Answer: b) They specify the requirements for packaging and labeling of food products.
18. What is the penalty for selling misbranded or substandard food products under FSSAI regulations?
a) Fine and imprisonment
b) License suspension
c) Warning and re-inspection
d) Community service
Answer: a) Fine and imprisonment
19. Which authority is responsible for carrying out inspections and audits of food businesses under FSSAI?
a) Food Safety Officer
b) Food Inspector
c) Designated Officer
d) Central Licensing Authority
Answer: c) Designated Officer
20. What is the role of the Food Analyst under FSSAI regulations?
a) Conducting market research on food trends
b) Inspecting food manufacturing units
c) Testing and analyzing food samples
d) Promoting food exports
Answer: c) Testing and analyzing food samples
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