FSSAI CFSO Mock Test Based on PYQs

FSSAI CFSO Mock Test

50 MCQs | Based on 2019–2024 Actual Questions

1. Who is the Chairperson of the Food Authority?

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a) Secretary, Ministry of Health b) A person appointed by Central Government c) Director General of Health Services d) Food Safety Commissioner

Correct: b) A person appointed by Central Government

2. Which is NOT a function of Central Food Laboratory?

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a) Analysis of food samples b) Training of Food Safety Officers c) Issuance of certificates d) Research on food safety

Correct: b) Training of Food Safety Officers

3. Maximum penalty for misbranded food?

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a) ₹3 lakh b) ₹5 lakh c) ₹10 lakh d) ₹1 crore

Correct: a) ₹3 lakh

Which schedule under FSS (Licensing & Registration) Regulations, 2011 deals with fees for Central License?

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a) Schedule 1 b) Schedule 2 c) Schedule 3 d) Schedule 4

Correct: b) Schedule 2

5. The term "Adulterant" under FSS Act means any material which is:

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a) Added to reduce quality b) Naturally present c) Permitted additive d) Packaging material

Correct: a) Added to reduce quality

6. Who can designate a Food Safety Officer?

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a) Central Government only b) State Government only c) Both Central & State Government d) FSSAI CEO

7. What is the validity period of a Central License issued by FSSAI?

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a) 1 to 5 years b) 2 to 5 years c) 1 to 3 years d) 5 years fixed

8. Which of the following is a prohibited food additive?

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a) Calcium propionate b) Potassium bromate c) Sodium benzoate d) Citric acid

9. The Food Safety Appellate Tribunal is presided over by:

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a) A District Judge b) A Sessions Judge c) A retired High Court Judge d) Any Judicial Member

10. Which regulation governs Standards for Milk and Milk Products?

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a) FSS (Food Products Standards) Regulations, 2011 b) FSS (Milk and Milk Products) Regulations, 2020 c) FSS (Health Supplements) Regulations, 2016 d) FSS (Packaging) Regulations, 2018

11. The minimum qualification for a Food Analyst is:

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a) B.Sc. Chemistry b) M.Sc. in Chemistry/Food Technology c) B.Tech Food Technology d) PhD in Microbiology

12. Under which section is compensation provided to consumers for injury?

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a) Section 55 b) Section 65 c) Section 75 d) Section 80

13. What does "FoSCoRIS" stand for?

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a) Food Safety Compliance System b) Food Sampling & Compliance Risk Information System c) Food Safety Control & Risk Inspection System d) Food Safety Compliance through Regular Inspection System

14. The maximum limit of Aflatoxin M1 in milk is:

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a) 0.5 µg/kg b) 1.0 µg/kg c) 0.05 µg/kg d) 2.0 µg/kg

15. Which of the following is a Schedule IV offence?

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a) Selling adulterated food b) Extraneous matter in food c) Misbranding d) Manufacturing for sale of sub-standard food

16. The "Eat Right India" movement is led by:

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a) Ministry of Health b) FSSAI c) NITI Aayog d) ICMR

17. The term "Risk Assessment" is defined under which section?

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a) Section 3(1)(zz) b) Section 16 c) Section 18 d) Section 22

18. Which of the following is NOT a mandatory label declaration?

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a) FSSAI Logo & License No. b) Nutritional Information c) Manufacturer's name d) Batch number

19. The maximum limit of trans fat in vanaspati is:

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a) 2% b) 5% c) 10% d) 0%

20. Who appoints the Designated Officer?

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a) Food Safety Commissioner b) State Government c) FSSAI d) Central Government

21. The term "Food Business Operator" includes:

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a) Only manufacturers b) Any person involved in food chain c) Only importers d) Only retailers

Correct: b) Any person involved in food chain (Section 3(1)(n)).

22. Which authority notifies Food Safety Standards?

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a) Central Government b) FSSAI c) State Government d) Scientific Panel

Correct: b) FSSAI (Section 16(1)).

23. The maximum penalty for manufacturing unsafe food causing death is:

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a) ₹10 lakh b) Life imprisonment c) 7 years + ₹10 lakh d) 3 years

Correct: b) Life imprisonment (Section 59).

24. "Net Quantity" declaration is mandatory for packages above:

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a) 10 g/ml b) 20 g/ml c) 50 g/ml d) 100 g/ml

Correct: b) 20 g/ml (FSS Labelling Reg. 2011).

25. The "FoSCoS" portal is used for:

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a) Food testing b) Licensing & Registration c) Adjudication d) Training

Correct: b) Licensing & Registration (Food Safety Compliance System).

26. Which of the following is a "High Risk" food?

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a) Biscuits b) Ice cream c) Packaged drinking water d) Spices

Correct: b) Ice cream (Risk-based inspection).

27. The Scientific Committee of FSSAI consists of:

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a) 11 members b) 21 members c) 8 members d) 15 members

Correct: b) 21 members (Section 14).

28. The maximum Melamine limit in infant formula is:

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a) 1 mg/kg b) 2.5 mg/kg c) 0.15 mg/kg d) 5 mg/kg

Correct: a) 1 mg/kg (FSS Contaminants Reg.).

29. "Best Before" date is mandatory for:

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a) All packaged foods b) Only perishable items c) Only imported foods d) Only infant foods

Correct: a) All packaged foods (Labelling Reg.).

30. Who can issue Improvement Notice?

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a) Food Analyst b) Designated Officer c) Food Safety Officer d) Adjudicating Officer

Correct: c) Food Safety Officer (Section 32).

31. The "RUCO" initiative is related to:

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a) Used Cooking Oil b) Food waste c) Plastic recycling d) Water conservation

Correct: a) Used Cooking Oil (Repurpose Used Cooking Oil).

32. The maximum limit of Arsenic in drinking water is:

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a) 0.01 mg/L b) 0.05 mg/L c) 0.1 mg/L d) 0.5 mg/L

Correct: a) 0.01 mg/L (FSS Standards).

33. "HACCP" stands for:

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a) Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point b) Health Assessment Control Program c) Hygiene Audit Control Procedure d) Food Safety Certification Plan

Correct: a) Hazard witnessing Critical Control Point.

34. The FSSAI logo must be displayed on:

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a) All packaged food b) Only imported food c) Only organic food d) Only FSSAI licensed premises

Correct: a) All packaged food (Labelling Reg.).

35. The "SNIF" initiative is for:

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a) Safe Nutrition in Institutions b) School Nutrition Improvement c) Safe & Nutritious Food at Workplace d) Street Food Safety

Correct: c) Safe & Nutritious Food at Workplace.

36. The maximum limit of Lead in food is:

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a) 0.1 mg/kg b) 1.0 mg/kg c) 2.5 mg/kg d) 5.0 mg/kg

Correct: c) 2.5 mg/kg (for most foods, varies by category).

37. The "Food Safety Mitra" scheme is for:

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a) Street vendors b) Digital assistance to FBOs c) Lab accreditation d) Consumer awareness

Correct: b) Digital assistance to FBOs.

38. The "Veg/Non-Veg" symbol must be:

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a) Green/Brown circle b) Red/Blue triangle c) Green dot in square d) Brown dot in circle

Correct: a) Green/Brown circle (Labelling Reg.).

39. The "State Food Safety Index" ranks states on:

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a) 5 parameters b) 7 parameters c) 3 parameters d) 10 parameters

Correct: a) 5 parameters (Human Resources, Compliance, etc.).

40. The maximum Caffeine in energy drinks is:

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a) 300 mg/L b) 145 mg/L c) 200 mg/L d) 400 mg/L

Correct: a) 300 mg/L (FSS Caffeinated Beverages Reg.).

41. The "DART" system is for:

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a) Food recall b) Surveillance c) Adulteration testing d) All of the above

Correct: d) All of the above (Detect Adulteration with Rapid Testing).

42. "FSSAI" was established in:

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a) 2006 b) 2008 c) 2011 d) 2002

Correct: a) 2006 (FSS Act passed).

43. The "Safe and Nutritious Food at Home" (SNF@Home) initiative is part of which campaign?

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a) Eat Right India b) Swachh Bharat c) Fit India d) Digital India

Correct: a) Eat Right India – SNF@Home promotes safe food handling at household level under ERI movement.

44. Which of the following is a "Novel Food" under FSSAI regulations?

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a) Insect-based protein b) Traditional millet flour c) Fortified rice d) Pasteurized milk

Correct: a) Insect-based protein – Regulated under FSS (Approval for Non-Specified Food and Food Ingredients) Regulations, 2017.

45. The maximum limit of pesticide residue (Chlorpyrifos) in food grains is:

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a) 0.01 mg/kg b) 0.05 mg/kg c) 0.2 mg/kg d) 0.5 mg/kg

Correct: c) 0.2 mg/kg – As per FSS (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011 (amended).

46. The "Food Safety on Wheels" (FSW) is a:

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a) Mobile training unit b) Mobile food testing laboratory c) Food distribution van d) Inspection vehicle

Correct: b) Mobile food testing laboratory – Equipped with rapid testing kits for on-site analysis.

47. The term "Contaminant" under FSS Act includes:

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a) Any substance not intentionally added b) Only chemical residues c) Only microbial agents d) Only packaging material

Correct: a) Any substance not intentionally added – Section 3(1)(f) of FSS Act, 2006.

48. The "BHOG" (Blissful Hygienic Offering to God) scheme is for:

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a) Schools b) Religious institutions c) Hospitals d) Railways

Correct: b) Religious institutions – Ensures hygienic prasad preparation under Eat Right India.

49. The minimum font size for "Best Before" on food labels is:

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a) 1 mm b) 2 mm c) 3 mm d) 4 mm

Correct: b) 2 mm – As per FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020 (Schedule II).

50. The "Heart Attack Rewind" campaign focused on:

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a) Salt reduction b) Trans fat elimination c) Sugar control d) Food fortification

Correct: b) Trans fat elimination (FSSAI 30-second ad campaign).

FSSAI CFSO Mock Test Based on PYQs