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The Food Safety and Standards Act MCQs Set-2
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Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 MCQs Set-2
1. Excess pesticides beyond permitted limits make food:
a. Safe food
b. Unsafe food
c. Organic food
d. Sub-standard only
2. Misbranded or sub-standard food containing extraneous matter is:
a. Safe food
b. Unsafe food
c. Only sub-standard food
d. Always edible
3. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is established by:
a. State Government order
b. Central Government notification
c. Supreme Court direction
d. Municipal Corporation
4. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is:
a. A private company
b. A statutory body
c. A cooperative society
d. A trust
5. The Food Authority is a:
a. Temporary committee
b. Body corporate
c. Advisory group only
d. Non-legal entity
6. The Food Authority has:
a. No legal identity
b. Perpetual succession
c. Limited term of 1 year
d. No power to own property
7. The Food Authority can:
a. Only inspect food
b. Acquire, hold and dispose property
c. Only issue advertisements
d. Only collect samples
8. The Food Authority can:
a. Only make suggestions
b. Sue and be sued
c. Only regulate exports
d. Only fix prices
9. The head office of FSSAI is located in:
a. Mumbai
b. Kolkata
c. Delhi
d. Chennai
10. The Food Authority may establish offices:
a. Only in Delhi
b. Only in state capitals
c. At any place in India
d. Outside India only
11. The Food Authority is established to:
a. Control agriculture
b. Exercise powers under the Act
c. Regulate banking
d. Manage exports only
12. The Food Authority is established under:
a. Section 3
b. Section 4
c. Section 5
d. Section 6
13. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India consists of:
a. Chairperson and 10 members
b. Chairperson and 22 members
c. Only Chairperson
d. 50 members
14. What percentage of members in the Food Authority shall be women?
a. One-fourth
b. One-third
c. One-half
d. One-fifth
15. How many members represent Central Government Ministries in FSSAI?
a. 5
b. 6
c. 7
d. 10
16. Members representing Central Government must not be below the rank of:
a. Under Secretary
b. Deputy Secretary
c. Joint Secretary
d. Director General
17. Which of the following is NOT a Central Government Ministry represented in FSSAI?
a. Agriculture
b. Health
c. Defence
d. Consumer Affairs
18. How many representatives come from the food industry?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 5
19. How many members represent consumer organisations?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
20. How many eminent food technologists or scientists are included?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
21. How many members represent farmers’ organisations?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
22. How many members represent retailers’ organisations?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
23. The Chairperson of FSSAI is appointed by:
a. State Government
b. Supreme Court
c. Central Government
d. High Court
24. The Chairperson should be a person of eminence in:
a. Banking sector
b. Food science or administration
c. Education only
d. Law enforcement only
25. The Chairperson of FSSAI must have held post not below:
a. Director
b. Secretary to Government of India
c. Collector
d. Commissioner of Police
26. The Chairperson and Members (excluding ex-officio members) are appointed on recommendation of:
a. Parliament
b. Selection Committee
c. Supreme Court
d. State Cabinet
27. The Chairperson of Food Authority:
a. Can hold multiple offices
b. Cannot hold any other office
c. Must be a minister
d. Must be a judge
28. The Selection Committee for FSSAI is constituted by:
a. Food Authority
b. Central Government
c. State Government
d. Supreme Court
29. The Chairperson of the Selection Committee is:
a. Prime Minister
b. Cabinet Secretary
c. Health Minister
d. Law Secretary
30. The Convener of the Selection Committee is:
a. Cabinet Secretary
b. Secretary of the concerned Ministry/Department
c. President of India
d. FSSAI Chairperson
31. Which of the following is NOT a member of the Selection Committee?
a. Secretary of Health Ministry
b. Secretary of Legislative Department
c. Chairman of Public Enterprises Selection Board
d. Chief Justice of India
32. The Selection Committee includes an eminent:
a. Lawyer
b. Economist
c. Food technologist
d. Engineer
33. The eminent food technologist is nominated by:
a. State Government
b. Supreme Court
c. Central Government
d. FSSAI Chairperson
34. The Central Government must refer vacancies to the Selection Committee within:
a. 1 month
b. 2 months
c. 6 months
d. 1 year
35. Before superannuation of a member, reference must be made:
a. 1 month before
b. 2 months before
c. 3 months before
d. 6 months before
36. The Selection Committee must finalize selection within:
a. 1 month
b. 2 months
c. 3 months
d. 6 months
37. The Selection Committee recommends:
a. One name for each vacancy
b. Two names for each vacancy
c. Three names for each vacancy
d. Five names for each vacancy
38. Before recommending a candidate, the Selection Committee must ensure:
a. Political support
b. Financial or other interest does not affect duties
c. High salary demand
d. State approval
39. Appointment of Chairperson or Members is NOT invalid due to:
a. Delay in selection
b. Vacancy in Selection Committee
c. Lack of qualification
d. Public objection
40. Which of the following ensures impartiality of Selection Committee process?
a. Political approval
b. Conflict of interest check
c. Public voting
d. Media approval
41. The Selection Committee deals with appointment of:
a. Only Chairperson
b. Only Members
c. Chairperson and Members (non-ex officio)
d. Food Inspectors
42. The Selection Committee is responsible for:
a. Food testing
b. Policy making
c. Selecting FSSAI leadership
d. Licensing food shops
43. The term of office of Chairperson and Members (other than ex officio) is:
a. 2 years
b. 3 years
c. 5 years
d. 6 years
44. Members of the Food Authority are eligible for re-appointment for:
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. Further 3 years
d. No re-appointment
45. The Chairperson cannot hold office after attaining the age of:
a. 60 years
b. 62 years
c. 65 years
d. 70 years
46. Salary and allowances of Chairperson and Members are prescribed by:
a. State Government
b. Central Government
c. Supreme Court
d. Parliament
47. Before entering office, Chairperson and Members must take:
a. Only oath of allegiance
b. Oath of office and secrecy
c. Oath of trade
d. No oath required
48. The form and manner of oath is prescribed by:
a. State Government
b. Central Government
c. FSSAI Chairperson
d. District Magistrate
49. A Member may resign by giving notice of:
a. 1 month
b. 2 months
c. 3 months
d. 6 months
50. A Member of Food Authority can be removed:
a. By Central Government only
b. As per provisions of Section 8
c. By State Government
d. By Court order only
51. After ceasing office, a Member:
a. Can represent any person before FSSAI
b. Cannot represent any person before FSSAI or State Authority
c. Can become Food Inspector
d. Can continue advisory role freely
52. The term of office begins from:
a. Date of nomination
b. Date of interview
c. Date of entering office
d. Date of selection committee recommendation
53. The Chairperson and Members hold office for:
a. Fixed 5 years without extension
b. Indefinite period
c. Three years from entering office
d. One year only
54. Which statement is correct?
a. Chairperson can hold office after 65 years
b. Chairperson cannot hold office after 65 years
c. No age limit exists
d. Chairperson can hold office after 70 years
55. Resignation of Chairperson/Members must be given to:
a. Supreme Court
b. State Government
c. Central Government
d. Selection Committee
56. Which of the following is NOT allowed after leaving office?
a. Working in private sector
b. Representing any person before Food Authority
c. Teaching food law
d. Research work
57. The conditions of service of Members are:
a. Fixed by FSSAI directly
b. Decided by Central Government rules
c. Decided by State Government
d. Not defined in Act
58. The Chairperson or Member of Food Authority can be removed by:
a. Supreme Court
b. State Government
c. Central Government
d. Selection Committee
59. A Member can be removed if he is:
a. Very experienced
b. Adjudged an insolvent
c. A food scientist
d. Re-appointed
60. Conviction of an offence involving moral turpitude leads to:
a. Promotion
b. Removal from office
c. Extension of term
d. No action
61. Physical or mental incapacity of a Member results in:
a. Suspension only
b. Removal from office
c. Salary increase
d. Transfer
62. Financial interest affecting duties may lead to:
a. Award
b. Removal from office
c. Training
d. Promotion
63. Abuse of position prejudicial to public interest leads to:
a. Warning only
b. Removal from office
c. Bonus
d. Extension
64. Removal under clauses (d) and (e) requires:
a. No inquiry
b. Reasonable opportunity of being heard
c. Only written notice
d. Public vote
65. Which authority has power to remove Chairperson or Members?
a. Food Authority
b. Central Government
c. State Food Board
d. Parliament
66. Insolvency of a Member results in:
a. Promotion
b. Removal from office
c. No effect
d. Extension of tenure
67. Moral turpitude offence conviction is judged by:
a. State Government
b. Central Government opinion
c. Food Inspector
d. Selection Committee
68. Before removal under clauses (d) and (e), Member must be:
a. Suspended immediately without hearing
b. Given reasonable opportunity of being heard
c. Elected again
d. Transferred
69. Removal provisions override:
a. Section 7(1)
b. Section 10
c. Section 15
d. Section 20
70. Which of the following is NOT a ground for removal?
a. Insolvency
b. Moral turpitude conviction
c. High qualification
d. Abuse of position
71. Financial interest affecting functions is considered:
a. Valid qualification
b. Ground for removal
c. Promotion criteria
d. Irrelevant
72. Removal of Member is:
a. Automatic without order
b. By order of Central Government
c. By State Government order
d. By court verdict only
73. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Food Authority is appointed by:
a. State Government
b. Central Government
c. Selection Committee
d. Supreme Court
74. The rank of Chief Executive Officer of FSSAI is not below:
a. Director
b. Joint Secretary
c. Additional Secretary to Government of India
d. Secretary of State
75. The CEO of Food Authority also acts as:
a. Chairperson
b. Member of Parliament
c. Member-Secretary of the Authority
d. Food Inspector
76. The CEO of FSSAI is appointed by:
a. State Government
b. Central Government
c. Food Authority itself
d. District Administration
77. The number of officers and employees in FSSAI is determined by:
a. State Government
b. Food Authority with Central Government approval
c. Supreme Court
d. Parliament only
78. The nature and categories of employees in FSSAI are decided by:
a. District Magistrate
b. Food Authority with Central Government approval
c. Private companies
d. Municipal Corporation
79. Salaries and allowances of CEO and employees are specified by:
a. Central Government directly
b. Regulations of Food Authority with Central Government approval
c. State Government rules
d. Selection Committee
80. The CEO of Food Authority must be:
a. Below rank of Joint Secretary
b. Not below rank of Additional Secretary
c. A private consultant
d. A retired scientist only
81. The CEO functions as:
a. Only advisor
b. Member-Secretary of Food Authority
c. External auditor
d. State representative
82. The approval for determining staff structure is given by:
a. High Court
b. Central Government
c. State Government
d. Parliament
83. The officers and employees of FSSAI are required for:
a. Banking operations
b. Discharge of functions of the Authority
c. Agricultural farming
d. Tax collection
84. The CEO of FSSAI is:
a. Elected by members
b. Appointed by Central Government
c. Selected by State Government
d. Appointed by President directly
85. Regulations for salary and service conditions are made by:
a. Food Authority with approval of Central Government
b. Only State Government
c. Supreme Court
d. Private bodies
86. The CEO rank is equivalent to:
a. Lower division clerk
b. Additional Secretary level
c. District officer
d. Minister level
87. The Food Authority’s staffing decisions are:
a. Independent of government
b. Subject to Central Government approval
c. Made by private firms
d. Decided by courts
88. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FSSAI is the:
a. Legal advisor of State Government
b. Legal representative of Food Authority
c. Auditor of Food Authority
d. Member of Parliament
89. The CEO is responsible for day-to-day administration of:
a. State Food Boards
b. Food Authority
c. Municipal Corporation
d. Private food companies
90. The work programmes of Food Authority are prepared by CEO in consultation with:
a. Supreme Court
b. Central Advisory Committee
c. State Police
d. Parliament
91. The CEO ensures implementation of decisions of:
a. Food Inspectors
b. Food Authority
c. District Courts
d. State Ministers
92. Scientific and technical support is ensured by CEO for:
a. Police Department
b. Scientific Committee and Scientific Panel
c. Election Commission
d. Revenue Department
93. The CEO is responsible for preparation of:
a. Election report
b. Statement of revenue and expenditure
c. Criminal records
d. Tax laws
94. The CEO maintains contact with:
a. Foreign Governments only
b. Central Government and its relevant committees
c. Private companies only
d. Local markets
95. Every year, CEO submits to Food Authority:
a. Only salary report
b. General report, work programmes, accounts, and budget
c. Police report
d. Only inspection report
96. After approval, the CEO forwards reports to:
a. Only Central Government
b. Central and State Governments
c. Courts
d. Private bodies
97. CEO is responsible for approval of:
a. All political decisions
b. All financial expenditure of Food Authority
c. State budgets
d. Private contracts only
98. CEO exercises powers of:
a. District Collector
b. Commissioner of Food Safety
c. Police Commissioner
d. Finance Minister
99. Administrative control over employees of Food Authority is with:
a. Chairperson
b. CEO
c. State Government
d. Central Advisory Committee
100. CEO reports Food Authority activities to:
a. Supreme Court
b. Central Government
c. State Police
d. Media only
101. CEO ensures services are:
a. Slow and irregular
b. Adequate and timely
c. Only profitable
d. Only export-based
102. Which of the following is NOT a function of CEO?
a. Budget execution
b. Legal representation
c. Making food laws in Parliament
d. Implementation of work programmes
103. The Central Advisory Committee is established by:
a. Central Government notification
b. Food Authority by notification
c. State Government order
d. Supreme Court direction
104. The Chairperson of the Central Advisory Committee is:
a. Cabinet Secretary
b. Food Authority Chairperson
c. Chief Executive Officer
d. Health Minister
105. The Central Advisory Committee includes representatives from:
a. Only food inspectors
b. Food industry, agriculture, consumers, research bodies and labs
c. Only government officers
d. Only exporters
106. How many members represent each of food industry, agriculture, consumers, research bodies and food laboratories?
a. One each
b. Two each
c. Three each
d. Five each
107. Commissioners of Food Safety are:
a. Non-members
b. Ex officio members
c. Invitees only
d. Removed members
108. The Chairperson of the Scientific Committee is:
a. Permanent invitee
b. Ex officio member of Central Advisory Committee
c. State representative
d. Industry member
109. Representatives of concerned ministries are:
a. Voting members only
b. Invitees to deliberations
c. Chairpersons
d. Not allowed
110. Which ministry is NOT included among representatives?
a. Agriculture
b. Health
c. Defence
d. Commerce and Industry
111. The Central Advisory Committee includes representatives from:
a. Only private sector
b. Government institutes and recognised farmers’ organisations
c. Only judiciary
d. Only banks
112. The Central Advisory Committee follows rules of procedure specified by:
a. Supreme Court
b. Regulations
c. State Governments
d. Parliament only
113. The CEO acts as:
a. Member only
b. Ex officio Chairperson
c. Secretary of State
d. Auditor
114. The Central Advisory Committee consists of representatives from:
a. Only two sectors
b. Multiple sectors including industry and consumers
c. Only exporters
d. Only government officials
115. Invitees to the Committee include:
a. Only private companies
b. Concerned Ministries and government organisations
c. Only courts
d. Only NGOs
116. The Committee is concerned with:
a. Food production only
b. Advisory coordination in food safety matters
c. Tax collection
d. Banking regulation
117. The structure of Central Advisory Committee is defined by:
a. Judicial order
b. Act and regulations
c. Private agreement
d. State police rules
118. The Central Advisory Committee ensures cooperation between:
a. Food Authority and Police
b. Food Authority and enforcement agencies/food organisations
c. State Governments only
d. Courts and industries
119. The Central Advisory Committee advises the Food Authority on:
a. Tax collection
b. Work programme preparation
c. Banking policies
d. Foreign trade agreements
120. One of the advisory functions is:
a. Salary fixation
b. Prioritisation of work
c. Criminal prosecution
d. Import licensing
121. The Central Advisory Committee helps in:
a. Identifying potential risks
b. Issuing food licences
c. Conducting elections
d. Tax audits
122. Another key function is:
a. Pooling of knowledge
b. Police recruitment
c. Court judgments
d. Price fixing
123. The Central Advisory Committee meets:
a. Once in 5 years
b. Only when needed by courts
c. Regularly as per requirement
d. Never formally
124. The Committee must meet at least:
a. Once a year
b. Twice a year
c. Three times a year
d. Four times a year
125. Meetings of the Committee can be called by:
a. Prime Minister
b. Chairperson of Central Advisory Committee
c. State Police
d. Parliament Speaker
126. Meetings can also be called at request of:
a. One member only
b. One-third of members
c. Half of members
d. Two-thirds of members
127. The Central Advisory Committee primarily supports:
a. Food Authority
b. Supreme Court
c. Election Commission
d. RBI
128. Advisory role includes:
a. Making criminal laws
b. Specifying regulations-related functions
c. Conducting censuses
d. Managing exports
129. One major objective is:
a. Increasing taxes
b. Strengthening enforcement coordination
c. Banking reform
d. Military operations
130. Work programme proposal is linked with:
a. Advisory Committee input
b. Only State Governments
c. Courts
d. Private firms
131. “Prioritisation of work” means:
a. Ranking tasks by importance
b. Financial auditing
c. Salary distribution
d. Market pricing
132. The Committee’s functions are:
a. Fixed permanently without change
b. As specified by regulations in addition to Act
c. Only advisory to courts
d. Limited to export matters
133. Scientific Panels under FSSAI consist of:
a. Government officers only
b. Independent scientific experts
c. Food inspectors only
d. Industry owners only
134. Scientific Panels are established by:
a. State Government
b. Central Government
c. Food Authority
d. Supreme Court
135. Scientific Panels may invite in their deliberations:
a. Only judges
b. Industry and consumer representatives
c. Only police officials
d. Only exporters
136. Scientific Panels primarily consist of:
a. Lawyers and administrators
b. Independent scientific experts
c. Politicians
d. Traders