Difficulty: Mixed
Which kitchen ingredient is the main protein in chicken curry?
A Chicken
B Tomato
C Onion
D Coriander
Answer: A. Chicken. Chicken is the animal-source protein ingredient; vegetables and spices add other elements.
What is a useful way to keep raw chicken juices contained?
A Place it above fruit
B Use a leakproof container
C Leave it uncovered
D Put it beside salad
Answer: B. Use a leakproof container. A leakproof container helps prevent raw chicken juices from contaminating other foods.
Where should raw chicken sit in a refrigerator?
A Above cooked leftovers
B Below ready-to-eat foods
C Beside uncovered fruit
D On the refrigerator door
Answer: B. Below ready-to-eat foods. Store raw poultry covered and below ready-to-eat foods to limit drips.
Which method best checks whether chicken is cooked safely?
A Measure internal temperature
B Judge by surface colour
C Smell the steam
D Press it with fingers
Answer: A. Measure internal temperature. A food thermometer checks internal temperature more reliably than colour or smell.
How should chicken be cooked for food safety?
A Serve it partly raw
B Warm only the outside
C Cook it thoroughly
D Rinse after cooking
Answer: C. Cook it thoroughly. Thorough cooking is essential to reduce harmful microbes.
What can make chicken stir-fry more balanced?
A Use only chicken
B Add syrup
C Skip the meal
D Add vegetables and grains
Answer: D. Add vegetables and grains. Vegetables and grains add variety to a chicken meal.
Which cooking method can use less added fat?
A Grill or bake
B Deep-fry in oil
C Fry in butter
D Coat with cream
Answer: A. Grill or bake. Grilling or baking can use less added fat than deep-frying.
Why can breaded fried chicken have more added fat?
A Breading removes protein
B It absorbs cooking oil
C Frying adds fibre
D Oil removes calories
Answer: B. It absorbs cooking oil. Breaded foods may absorb oil during frying, increasing added fat.
What should happen to a marinade that touched raw chicken?
A Pour onto salad
B Serve it cold
C Boil before reuse
D Store it warm
Answer: C. Boil before reuse. Boil a marinade that contacted raw chicken before reusing it.
How should frozen chicken be thawed safely?
A Leave it on the counter
B Place it in sunlight
C Keep it near a heater
D Thaw it in the refrigerator
Answer: D. Thaw it in the refrigerator. Refrigerator thawing keeps chicken cold while it defrosts.
Which action prevents raw chicken tools contaminating vegetables?
A Wipe them on clothing
B Wash or replace utensils
C Use them immediately
D Rinse them briefly
Answer: B. Wash or replace utensils. Wash or replace utensils after raw chicken before handling ready-to-eat foods.
What can be added to chicken soup for plant variety?
A Sugar syrup
B Beans and vegetables
C Fruit soda
D Cooking oil only
Answer: B. Beans and vegetables. Beans and vegetables add plant foods and variety to chicken soup.
Which grain can accompany chicken for a varied plate?
A Fruit juice
B Hard candy
C Brown rice
D Sugar
Answer: C. Brown rice. Brown rice is a grain that can accompany chicken.
Why should chicken be stored separately while shopping?
A Improve its flavour
B Add nutrients
C Reduce its weight
D Prevent raw-food contact
Answer: D. Prevent raw-food contact. Keep raw poultry separate from ready-to-eat foods during shopping and transport.
What is a safer alternative to rinsing raw chicken?
A Cook it thoroughly
B Wipe it dry
C Soak in vinegar
D Wash beside greens
Answer: A. Cook it thoroughly. Cooking thoroughly, rather than rinsing, controls food-safety risk and avoids splashing raw juices.
How can ground chicken be cooked safely?
A Brown only its surface
B Leave the centre raw
C Use colour alone
D Cook it throughout
Answer: D. Cook it throughout. Ground poultry should be cooked thoroughly throughout, with a thermometer used where possible.
Which recipe may combine chicken with a pulse?
A Chicken with soda
B Chicken with candy
C Chicken with syrup
D Chicken and lentil stew
Answer: D. Chicken and lentil stew. Lentils are pulses and add plant foods to chicken stew.
What can increase sodium in a chicken recipe?
A Fresh ginger
B Plain water
C Lemon zest
D Packaged seasoning sauce
Answer: D. Packaged seasoning sauce. Packaged sauces and seasoning mixes may add sodium; check labels and amounts.
Which detail helps compare packaged chicken products?
A Package photo
B Nutrition and ingredient labels
C Brand colour
D Logo size
Answer: B. Nutrition and ingredient labels. Labels can show ingredients, sodium, serving sizes, and other nutrition information.
How can a chicken salad be kept safe for lunch?
A Leave it warm
B Store it beside raw chicken
C Keep it uncovered
D Keep it cold until eating
Answer: D. Keep it cold until eating. Perishable chicken salad should stay safely cold until eaten.
What should happen to cooked chicken leftovers?
A Leave them out overnight
B Refrigerate them promptly
C Keep them warm
D Place beside raw poultry
Answer: B. Refrigerate them promptly. Prompt refrigeration helps limit microbial growth.
Which temperature does FSSAI advise for cold food storage?
A Above sixty degrees Celsius
B Room temperature
C Near body temperature
D Below five degrees Celsius
Answer: D. Below five degrees Celsius. FSSAI’s Food Safety at Home advises cold storage below 5°C.
What does hot holding above sixty degrees support?
A Chilling leftovers
B Keeping food safely hot
C Thawing frozen chicken
D Cooling cooked rice
Answer: B. Keeping food safely hot. FSSAI guidance recommends holding hot foods above 60°C.
Which meal can suit someone avoiding chicken?
A Chicken with rice
B Chicken salad
C Chicken soup
D Chickpeas with rice
Answer: D. Chickpeas with rice. Chickpeas are a plant protein alternative for someone choosing not to eat chicken.
How can a recipe reduce extra fat without losing flavour?
A Add more cream
B Use herbs and spices
C Deep-fry it
D Add extra butter
Answer: B. Use herbs and spices. Herbs and spices add flavour without requiring more added fat.
Why should cooks wash hands after handling raw chicken?
A Reduce contamination spread
B Change chicken texture
C Increase protein
D Remove cooking time
Answer: A. Reduce contamination spread. Handwashing helps prevent raw poultry microbes spreading to other surfaces or foods.
What is important before putting raw chicken in a marinade?
A Leave it warm
B Place beside cooked food
C Keep it refrigerated
D Use a salad bowl
Answer: C. Keep it refrigerated. Marinate poultry in the refrigerator to keep it at a safe temperature.
Which action is safe after cutting raw chicken?
A Clean board and knife
B Use board for fruit
C Wipe knife on towel
D Store knife unwashed
Answer: A. Clean board and knife. Clean and sanitise the board and knife before using them for other foods.
What can make a chicken recipe more fibre-rich?
A Add more oil
B Use sugar syrup
C Add beans and vegetables
D Skip produce
Answer: C. Add beans and vegetables. Beans and vegetables contribute dietary fibre, which chicken does not provide.
How do portions in a chicken recipe vary?
A They depend on individual needs
B One amount fits everyone
C Labels set personal needs
D Every meal is identical
Answer: A. They depend on individual needs. Portions vary by appetite, health, age, activity, and the rest of the diet.
Which meal pairs chicken with a vegetable?
A Chicken with candy
B Chicken with soda
C Chicken with spinach
D Chicken with syrup
Answer: C. Chicken with spinach. Spinach adds a vegetable to a chicken meal.
Why should raw chicken never share a plate with cooked chicken?
A Juices can contaminate cooked food
B Cooked food removes bacteria
C Plates add protein
D Temperature stays safe
Answer: A. Juices can contaminate cooked food. Raw poultry juices can contaminate cooked chicken on the same plate.
What can a cook do if chicken was left out too long?
A Taste it first
B Add spices
C Discard it if unsafe
D Reheat only outside
Answer: C. Discard it if unsafe. Food left too long at unsafe temperatures should be discarded rather than taste-tested.
Which option is a dairy-free chicken marinade flavour?
A Lemon, garlic, herbs
B Milk cream sauce
C Yogurt marinade
D Cheese dressing
Answer: A. Lemon, garlic, herbs. Lemon, garlic, and herbs can flavour chicken without dairy.
What does marinating do to chicken?
A Makes raw chicken safe
B Removes every allergen
C Adds flavour before cooking
D Replaces thorough cooking
Answer: C. Adds flavour before cooking. Marinating adds flavour but does not replace thorough cooking or safe storage.
How can a chicken wrap include more food groups?
A Add vegetables and grains
B Use only chicken
C Add candy
D Skip the wrap
Answer: A. Add vegetables and grains. A chicken wrap with vegetables and a grain-based wrap adds variety.
Which ingredient can add protein and fibre to chicken chilli?
A Sugar
B Beans
C Oil
D Vinegar
Answer: B. Beans. Beans add plant protein and fibre to chicken chilli.
Why read an ingredient list on a ready chicken meal?
A View package colour
B Find logo size
C Check allergens and sodium
D Compare the photograph
Answer: C. Check allergens and sodium. Ingredient and nutrition labels help identify allergens, sodium, and other components.
Which action reduces contamination when serving cooked chicken?
A Reuse raw-chicken tongs
B Set it on raw plates
C Touch with unwashed hands
D Use clean serving utensils
Answer: D. Use clean serving utensils. Clean serving utensils help keep cooked food safe from raw-food contamination.
What should happen when reheating chicken leftovers?
A Heat thoroughly throughout
B Warm only the top
C Leave the centre cold
D Serve partly chilled
Answer: A. Heat thoroughly throughout. Reheat leftovers thoroughly before serving.
Which chicken recipe can be lower in added fat?
A Deep-fried chicken
B Baked chicken with herbs
C Cream-heavy chicken
D Butter-fried chicken
Answer: B. Baked chicken with herbs. Baking chicken with herbs can avoid some added fat used in frying.
How can a cook prevent allergen cross-contact in chicken dishes?
A Share sauce spoons
B Guess from appearance
C Clean equipment between recipes
D Reuse unwashed pans
Answer: C. Clean equipment between recipes. Clean equipment and ingredient checks reduce allergen cross-contact.
Which statement about chicken protein is accurate?
A It supplies dietary fibre
B It is plant-based
C It is required for everyone
D It is one protein source
Answer: D. It is one protein source. Chicken is one animal protein source; it is not required for every dietary pattern.
What should diners ask about chicken at a restaurant?
A Ingredients and preparation
B Plate colour
C Table number
D Menu font
Answer: A. Ingredients and preparation. Ask about ingredients and preparation when allergies or dietary restrictions matter.
Why can chicken recipes include pulses too?
A Pulses contain no protein
B To add variety and fibre
C Chicken loses protein
D They replace food safety
Answer: B. To add variety and fibre. Pulses can add plant protein, fibre, and variety to a chicken meal.
Which storage choice protects cooked chicken from drying and contamination?
A Open warm pan
B Raw-meat plate
C Clean covered container
D Paper bag
Answer: C. Clean covered container. A clean covered container protects cooked chicken during cold storage.
What can help keep cooked chicken safe during a picnic?
A Leave it in sunlight
B Pack beside raw meat
C Keep it warm all day
D Use an insulated cold bag
Answer: D. Use an insulated cold bag. Use a cooler or insulated cold bag to keep perishable chicken chilled during transport.
How should chicken be handled when preparing several dishes?
A Separate raw from cooked foods
B Share all utensils
C Store cooked food below raw
D Skip handwashing
Answer: A. Separate raw from cooked foods. Separate raw chicken and cooked or ready-to-eat foods during preparation.
Which side dish can add plant protein to chicken dinner?
A Fruit soda
B Lentil salad
C Sugar candy
D Plain oil
Answer: B. Lentil salad. Lentil salad adds plant protein alongside the chicken.
What is a sensible way to plan chicken meals through the week?
A Eat chicken every meal
B Avoid all pulses
C Vary protein foods and sides
D Use only supplements
Answer: C. Vary protein foods and sides. Varying protein foods and side dishes supports a broader dietary pattern.