Kerala PSC Previous Years Question Paper & Answer

Title : MICROBIOLOGIST
Question Code : A

Page:7


Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name 'MICROBIOLOGIST' And exam conducted in the year 2017. And Question paper code was '075/2017/OL'. Medium of question paper was in Malayalam or English . Booklet Alphacode was 'A'. Answer keys are given at the bottom, but we suggest you to try answering the questions yourself and compare the key along wih to check your performance. Because we would like you to do and practice by yourself.

page: 7 out of 11
Excerpt of Question Code: 075/2017/OL

C:-Algal blooming
D:-Puffer fish poisoning
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question58:-Film forming yeast that causes the spoilage of wine is
A:-Candida
B:-Hansenula
C:-Schizosaccharromyces
D:-Albugo
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-Which among the following is a heterofermentative lactic acid bacteria?
A:-Lactococcus
B:-Streptococcus
:-Leuconostoc
D:-Pediococcus
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question60:-Select the factors that favour the growth of molds compared to bacteria in fruits
A:-Low carbohydrate content and low pH
B:-High carbohydrate content and low pH
C:-High carbohydrate content and high pH
D:-Low carbohydrate content and high pH
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-Bacteriocins are used as a food preservative against which of the following?
A:-Gram positive bacteria
-Gram negative bacteria
C:-Yeasts
D:-Fungi
Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question62:-Reuterine, an anti microbial substance produced by Lacto bacillus reuteri, that is used as a food preservative
requires which of the following substance as a substrate for its synthesis?

A:-Catechol
B:-Tryptophan
C:-Glycerol
D:-Glucose
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-Which among the following private enterprise contributed to the development of HACCP?
A:-Nestle
B:-Parle
C:-Pillsbury
D:-Cadbury
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-Dye reduction test is used for assessing the quality of
A:-Meat
B:-Beer
C:-Wine
D:-Milk
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-The destructive effect of ozone on bacteria was first noticed by
A:-Kurkowitsch
B:-Metchnikoff
C:-Beijerinck
D:-Paul Earhlich
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question66:-Which is the step that helps in determining the critical control points in an HACCP system?
A:-Development of a flow chart
B:-Development of a decision tree
C:-Development of a flow diagram
D:-Listing out of potential hazards
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-Which is the mobile phase in gas chromatography?

Similar Question Papers

Ask Question

(Press Ctrl+g to toggle between English and the chosen language)


Questions & Answers

MICROBIOLOGIST : Video