1. FSSAI stands for:
A. Food Standards and Safety Authority of India
B. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
C. Food Safety and Sanitation Agency of India
D. Food Standards and Sanitation Authority of India
Answer: B. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Rationale: FSSAI is the apex body regulating food safety in India.
2. FSSAI was established under which Act?
A. Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954
B. Food Corporations Act, 1964
C. Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
D. Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Answer: C. Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Rationale: The 2006 Act consolidated multiple food laws under one authority.
3. FSSAI operates under which ministry?
A. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
B. Ministry of Agriculture
C. Ministry of Consumer Affairs
D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: A. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Rationale: FSSAI functions under the Health Ministry for public health safety.
4. The FSSAI headquarters is located in:
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Chennai
D. Kolkata
Answer: B. New Delhi
Rationale: The central office is based in New Delhi.
5. The term of office of the Chairperson of FSSAI is:
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 6 years
Answer: C. 5 years
Rationale: As per the Act, the term is 5 years or until the age of 65 years.
6. The FSSAI license number contains how many digits?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 14
D. 16
Answer: C. 14
Rationale: A 14-digit license number is mandatory on packaged food labels.
7. Which section of the FSS Act empowers FSSAI to frame regulations?
A. Section 16
B. Section 22
C. Section 28
D. Section 59
Answer: A. Section 16
Rationale: Section 16 details FSSAI’s duties including framing regulations.
8. FSSAI license is not required for:
A. Retail food business
B. Home bakeries selling within state with turnover below limit
C. Import of packaged food
D. Food manufacturing unit above 2 MT/day
Answer: B. Home bakeries selling within state with turnover below limit
Rationale: Such units require FSSAI registration, not full license.
9. The FSSAI registration is mandatory if annual turnover is:
A. Below ₹10 lakh
B. ₹10–₹20 lakh
C. ₹20–₹50 lakh
D. Above ₹50 lakh
Answer: A. Below ₹10 lakh
Rationale: Small food businesses with turnover below ₹12 lakh require registration.
10. Which of the following is a function of FSSAI?
A. Fixing standard weights and measures
B. Laying down food safety standards
C. Deciding export duties
D. Controlling food prices
Answer: B. Laying down food safety standards
Rationale: FSSAI is a regulatory, not pricing, authority.
11. The FSSAI logo consists of:
A. Green leaf
B. Orange & green curves with a tick
C. Blue letters with an arc and dot
D. Wheat ear
Answer: C. Blue letters with an arc and dot
Rationale: The logo shows trust and compliance in food safety.
12. The green dot on packaged food indicates:
A. Organic food
B. Vegetarian food
C. Vegan food
D. Food free of preservatives
Answer: B. Vegetarian food
Rationale: Green dot indicates vegetarian content per FSSAI labelling rules.
13. Which colour symbol indicates non-vegetarian food?
A. Red triangle
B. Red square
C. Brown circle
D. Red dot in square
Answer: D. Red dot in square
Rationale: Denotes presence of non-vegetarian ingredients.
14. The FSSAI license for food importers is known as:
A. Form A
B. Form B
C. IEC license
D. Import FSSAI License
Answer: B. Form B
Rationale: Form B is used for central license, including importers.
15. Penalty for selling unsafe food leading to death is:
A. ₹1 lakh
B. ₹3 lakh
C. ₹5 lakh
D. ₹10 lakh and imprisonment
Answer: D. ₹10 lakh and imprisonment
Rationale: Section 59 prescribes fine and jail depending on severity.
16. FSSAI testing laboratories are classified into:
A. Two types
B. Three types
C. Four types
D. Five types
Answer: C. Four types
Rationale: National, State, Referral, and Mobile Food Testing Labs.
17. Mobile food testing labs under FSSAI are called:
A. Food Vans
B. Food Safety on Wheels
C. Food Check Express
D. Safe Food Mobile Units
Answer: B. Food Safety on Wheels
Rationale: These mobile units conduct tests and awareness drives.
18. Which section deals with “Liability of Food Business Operator”?
A. Section 16
B. Section 26
C. Section 35
D. Section 44
Answer: B. Section 26
Rationale: Section 26 outlines FBO responsibilities for compliance.
19. Which category of food is regulated under Section 22 of the FSS Act?
A. Street food
B. Proprietary and novel foods
C. Bakery products
D. Fresh fruits
Answer: B. Proprietary and novel foods
Rationale: Section 22 covers functional, nutraceutical, and GM foods.
20. FSSAI license renewal should be applied at least:
A. 15 days before expiry
B. 30 days before expiry
C. 60 days before expiry
D. On the expiry date
Answer: B. 30 days before expiry
Rationale: Renewal application must be submitted 30 days in advance.
21. Which lab accreditation is mandatory for FSSAI notified labs?
A. NABH
B. NABL
C. ISO 14000
D. HACCP
Answer: B. NABL
Rationale: NABL accreditation ensures competence in testing.
22. Food Safety Mitra scheme was launched to:
A. Train home cooks
B. Support small food businesses
C. Certify organic farmers
D. Inspect restaurants
Answer: B. Support small food businesses
Rationale: Food Safety Mitras help FBOs with compliance.
23. Which is NOT under FSSAI’s purview?
A. Street food safety
B. Water quality in packaged drinking water
C. Pesticide residue limits in food
D. Licensing of medicines
Answer: D. Licensing of medicines
Rationale: Medicines are regulated by CDSCO, not FSSAI.
24. Fortification logo on food is represented by:
A. F + tick mark
B. Plus sign in a square
C. Bowl with plus sign
D. Fort logo
Answer: C. Bowl with plus sign
Rationale: Symbol indicates fortified food as per FSSAI standards.
25. The Eat Right India movement is an initiative by:
A. Ministry of Agriculture
B. FSSAI
C. WHO
D. Ministry of Consumer Affairs
Answer: B. FSSAI
Rationale: Promotes healthy and sustainable diets.
21. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced how many older food laws in India?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
D) 9
Answer: C) 7
Rationale: The Act consolidated seven existing food laws into one comprehensive legislation for efficiency and uniformity.
22. The FSSAI is responsible for issuing which type of license to food businesses?
A) GST License
B) FSSAI License
C) Export License
D) Factory License
Answer: B) FSSAI License
Rationale: FSSAI provides licenses and registrations to food businesses as per their turnover and size.
23. What is the validity period of an FSSAI license?
A) 1–5 years
B) 1–3 years
C) 2–4 years
D) Lifetime
Answer: A) 1–5 years
Rationale: Businesses can choose a license validity from 1 to 5 years, after which renewal is mandatory.
24. Which category of license is required for food businesses with a turnover above ₹20 crore?
A) State License
B) Central License
C) Basic Registration
D) No License Required
Answer: B) Central License
Rationale: Large businesses with high turnover or inter-state operations need a Central FSSAI License.
25. Who is responsible for implementing FSSAI rules at the state level?
A) Food Inspectors
B) State Food Safety Commissioner
C) District Magistrate
D) Health Department Clerk
Answer: B) State Food Safety Commissioner
Rationale: The Commissioner oversees enforcement and compliance within the state.
26. Which section of the FSS Act deals with penalties for sub-standard food?
A) Section 50
B) Section 51
C) Section 52
D) Section 53
Answer: B) Section 51
Rationale: Section 51 specifies fines for manufacturing or selling sub-standard food products.
27. What is the penalty for selling food not of the nature or substance demanded?
A) ₹5 lakh
B) ₹2 lakh
C) ₹10 lakh
D) ₹1 lakh
Answer: B) ₹2 lakh
Rationale: As per the Act, misleading or incorrect food supply attracts a ₹2 lakh penalty.
28. The FSSAI “FoSTaC” initiative is related to:
A) Food Testing
B) Food Safety Training and Certification
C) Food Labeling
D) Food Marketing
Answer: B) Food Safety Training and Certification
Rationale: FoSTaC provides training to food handlers to improve hygiene and safety.
29. What does the FSSAI logo depict?
A) Wheat and Milk
B) Green Leaf and Spoon
C) FSSAI text with an arc
D) Cooking Pot
Answer: C) FSSAI text with an arc
Rationale: The logo is the official mark for certified safe food.
30. FSSAI introduced which platform for complaints and grievances?
A) Food Net
B) Food Watch
C) Food Safety Connect
D) Consumer Voice
Answer: C) Food Safety Connect
Rationale: It is a portal and mobile app for lodging consumer complaints.
31. Which type of food requires mandatory FSSAI approval before introduction?
A) Street Food
B) Proprietary Food
C) Traditional Food
D) Organic Food
Answer: B) Proprietary Food
Rationale: Such foods do not have established standards and need approval before sale.
32. What is the primary role of the Central Advisory Committee under FSSAI?
A) Granting Licenses
B) Advising on Standards and Regulations
C) Penalizing Violators
D) Issuing Imports Permits
Answer: B) Advising on Standards and Regulations
Rationale: The committee provides expert inputs for standard setting.
33. Which year did FSSAI start functioning fully?
A) 2006
B) 2008
C) 2011
D) 2014
Answer: C) 2011
Rationale: Though the Act came in 2006, full operationalization was in 2011.
34. For milk adulteration, which penalty can FSSAI impose?
A) ₹1 lakh
B) ₹5 lakh
C) ₹10 lakh
D) ₹50,000
Answer: C) ₹10 lakh
Rationale: Adulteration involving milk attracts higher penalties under the Act.
35. Which authority issues guidelines for e-commerce food businesses?
A) Ministry of Commerce
B) FSSAI
C) State Health Ministry
D) Ministry of IT
Answer: B) FSSAI
Rationale: FSSAI regulates online food platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, etc.
36. The FSSAI “Eat Right India” campaign promotes:
A) Junk Food
B) Safe, Healthy, and Sustainable Diets
C) Food Exports
D) Canned Food Sales
Answer: B) Safe, Healthy, and Sustainable Diets
Rationale: The campaign focuses on public awareness about healthy eating.
37. What does the green dot on packaged food indicate?
A) Vegan
B) Organic
C) Vegetarian
D) Gluten-Free
Answer: C) Vegetarian
Rationale: Green dot signifies vegetarian food; brown dot for non-vegetarian.
38. What is the penalty for misbranding food?
A) ₹1 lakh
B) ₹2 lakh
C) ₹3 lakh
D) ₹5 lakh
Answer: B) ₹3 lakh
Rationale: Misbranding attracts a maximum penalty of ₹3 lakh.
39. Who chairs the Central Advisory Committee of FSSAI?
A) CEO, FSSAI
B) Union Health Minister
C) Chairperson, FSSAI
D) Prime Minister
Answer: C) Chairperson, FSSAI
Rationale: The Chairperson heads the advisory body.
40. Which license is mandatory for food export businesses in India?
A) IEC License only
B) FSSAI Central License
C) State License
D) Local Trade License
Answer: B) FSSAI Central License
Rationale: Exporters must have a Central FSSAI License.
41. What is the maximum penalty for manufacturing unsafe food causing death?
A) ₹10 lakh
B) ₹5 lakh
C) ₹20 lakh + imprisonment
D) ₹15 lakh
Answer: C) ₹20 lakh + imprisonment
Rationale: Severe penalties apply when unsafe food causes death.
42. The Food Safety Mitra scheme is aimed at:
A) Creating rural employment
B) Supporting food businesses with licensing and compliance
C) Subsidizing food processing
D) Promoting organic farming
Answer: B) Supporting food businesses with licensing and compliance
Rationale: Mitras help small businesses with registration, hygiene audits, etc.
43. What does FoSCoRIS stand for?
A) Food Safety Compliance and Registration Information System
B) Food Storage Control Regulation International Standards
C) Food Safety Consumer Registration Internet System
D) Food Standards Control and Registration in States
Answer: A) Food Safety Compliance and Registration Information System
Rationale: This is an online platform for licensing and compliance.
44. Which laboratory network is associated with FSSAI?
A) NABL Labs
B) Food Net Labs
C) InFoLNet
D) SafeLabNet
Answer: A) NABL Labs
Rationale: NABL-accredited labs conduct FSSAI’s official food testing.
45. Which is NOT covered under FSSAI regulations?
A) Food Processing
B) Food Packaging
C) Food Storage
D) Pharmaceutical Drugs
Answer: D) Pharmaceutical Drugs
Rationale: Drugs are regulated by the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, not FSSAI.
46. Which marking is mandatory for packaged drinking water?
A) ISI Mark
B) FSSAI Logo
C) AGMARK
D) EcoMark
Answer: A) ISI Mark
Rationale: BIS provides ISI certification for packaged drinking water.
47. What is the minimum turnover limit for obtaining FSSAI Basic Registration?
A) Up to ₹12 lakh
B) Up to ₹10 lakh
C) Up to ₹20 lakh
D) No Limit
Answer: A) Up to ₹12 lakh
Rationale: Small businesses with turnover ≤ ₹12 lakh need only basic registration.
48. FSSAI standardizes food additives under which regulation?
A) Food Products Standards and Food Additives Regulation
B) Food Marketing and Branding Regulation
C) Food Hygiene and Sanitation Regulation
D) Food Storage Regulation
Answer: A) Food Products Standards and Food Additives Regulation
Rationale: This regulation covers permissible additives and limits.
49. Which is the official language(s) for FSSAI labeling?
A) Hindi
B) English
C) Hindi or English
D) Hindi and English
Answer: C) Hindi or English
Rationale: Labels must be in either Hindi or English, or both.
50. FSSAI is a statutory body under which Ministry?
A) Ministry of Consumer Affairs
B) Ministry of Food Processing
C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D) Ministry of Agriculture
Answer: C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Rationale: The Ministry oversees FSSAI operations and policy.
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