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Which parts of an egg contain protein?
A White and yolk
B Shell only
C Yolk only
D Neither part
Answer: A. White and yolk. Both the white and yolk contain protein, though their nutrient profiles differ.
What is one protein-rich egg breakfast?
A Fruit syrup
B Egg bhurji
C Sugar toast
D Soda
Answer: B. Egg bhurji. Egg bhurji is made with eggs, an animal-source protein food.
How should eggs be cooked for food safety?
A Serve them raw
B Cook white and yolk firm
C Warm only the shell
D Leave them partly cooked
Answer: B. Cook white and yolk firm. FSSAI advises cooking eggs until the white and yolk are firm.
Which tool can check an egg dish’s internal temperature?
A Food thermometer
B Colour chart
C Smell test
D Shell pattern
Answer: A. Food thermometer. A food thermometer can help verify safe internal cooking.
Why should raw eggs be kept separate from ready-to-eat foods?
A Change their protein
B Improve shell colour
C Prevent cross-contamination
D Reduce cooking time
Answer: C. Prevent cross-contamination. Separating raw eggs and their shells from ready foods helps prevent contamination.
Which egg recipe pairs protein with vegetables?
A Sugar candy
B Fruit soda
C Plain syrup
D Vegetable omelette
Answer: D. Vegetable omelette. A vegetable omelette combines eggs with vegetables.
What can accompany eggs for a varied breakfast?
A Whole grains and fruit
B Only cooking oil
C Candy and soda
D Sugar water
Answer: A. Whole grains and fruit. Whole grains and fruit add food-group variety to eggs.
How should eggs be stored before cooking?
A Leave them in sunlight
B Keep them refrigerated
C Store near raw meat
D Keep them warm
Answer: B. Keep them refrigerated. Follow local label guidance and keep eggs chilled where refrigeration is recommended.
What should happen to a cracked dirty egg?
A Wash and serve raw
B Store it uncovered
C Discard it safely
D Mix into salad
Answer: C. Discard it safely. Discard eggs with cracked or contaminated shells rather than risking contamination.
Which statement about egg protein is accurate?
A Eggs contain no protein
B Only shells contain protein
C Cooking removes all nutrients
D Eggs supply amino acids
Answer: D. Eggs supply amino acids. Eggs provide protein made of amino acids.
What can a person with egg allergy do?
A Remove visible egg pieces
B Avoid eggs and cross-contact
C Taste a small amount
D Use shared utensils
Answer: B. Avoid eggs and cross-contact. Avoid eggs and prevent cross-contact according to professional allergy guidance.
Which dish can be made without eggs?
A Egg curry
B Tofu scramble
C Boiled eggs
D Egg sandwich
Answer: B. Tofu scramble. Tofu scramble uses soy-based tofu rather than eggs.
How can a cook prevent egg-shell contamination?
A Crack eggs over salad
B Reuse dirty bowls
C Wash hands after handling
D Touch cooked food directly
Answer: C. Wash hands after handling. Wash hands and utensils after handling raw eggs and shells.
What does a carton date help consumers check?
A Protein amount exactly
B Cooking temperature
C Allergy severity
D Product freshness guidance
Answer: D. Product freshness guidance. Date markings help guide freshness and safe use when combined with proper storage.
Which meal combines egg protein with a grain?
A Egg with roti
B Egg with soda
C Egg with candy
D Egg with syrup
Answer: A. Egg with roti. Egg with roti combines protein with a cereal food.
What should be done with leftover cooked eggs?
A Leave out overnight
B Store warm
C Place beside raw poultry
D Refrigerate promptly
Answer: D. Refrigerate promptly. Refrigerate cooked eggs promptly and keep them covered.
Which option adds dairy protein alongside eggs?
A Eggs with juice
B Eggs with sugar
C Eggs with vinegar
D Eggs with curd
Answer: D. Eggs with curd. Curd contributes dairy protein and can add variety to an egg meal.
How should an egg salad be kept before serving?
A Warm on the counter
B Uncovered near raw meat
C In direct sunlight
D Chilled in a covered container
Answer: D. Chilled in a covered container. Egg salad is perishable and should be kept chilled and covered.
Which technique can reduce added fat in an egg dish?
A Deep-fry in oil
B Poach or boil eggs
C Add cream freely
D Cook in butter
Answer: B. Poach or boil eggs. Boiling or poaching uses little or no added fat compared with frying.
Why check ingredients in packaged egg products?
A Package artwork
B Brand colour
C Box shape
D Allergens and added salt
Answer: D. Allergens and added salt. Packaged egg products can contain other ingredients and allergens; read the label.
Which snack provides egg protein?
A Fruit drink
B Boiled egg
C Candy bar
D Rice cracker
Answer: B. Boiled egg. A cooked egg can serve as an animal-source protein snack.
What does the serving size on an egg product label mean?
A Personal prescription
B Whole carton always
C Required daily portion
D Reference for nutrition values
Answer: D. Reference for nutrition values. Serving size is used for listed nutrition amounts, not an individual prescription.
How can someone replace eggs in a vegetarian recipe?
A Use only sugar
B Use tofu or beans
C Add fruit juice
D Skip all protein
Answer: B. Use tofu or beans. Tofu or beans can provide plant protein in a vegetarian recipe.
Which food is a common ingredient in egg curry?
A Raw flour
B Fruit syrup
C Sweet soda
D Cooked eggs
Answer: D. Cooked eggs. Egg curry uses eggs cooked in a seasoned sauce.
What should be considered when buying liquid egg products?
A Bottle colour
B Pasteurisation and storage label
C The cap shape
D Brand mascot
Answer: B. Pasteurisation and storage label. Check pasteurisation, storage, and cooking instructions on packaged egg products.
Why shouldn’t raw cookie dough with egg be tasted?
A Raw eggs may carry microbes
B Eggs contain no protein
C Sugar removes bacteria
D Dough is always sterile
Answer: A. Raw eggs may carry microbes. Raw eggs can carry harmful microbes; avoid tasting uncooked egg mixtures.
Which cooking method heats scrambled eggs evenly?
A Leave them untouched
B Heat only one side
C Stir while cooking
D Serve partly raw
Answer: C. Stir while cooking. Stirring distributes heat through scrambled eggs; cook them thoroughly.
What can be added to an omelette for fibre?
A Vegetables or beans
B Oil only
C Sugar syrup
D Fruit soda
Answer: A. Vegetables or beans. Vegetables and beans can add fibre and variety to an omelette.
Which statement about eggs and fibre is true?
A Eggs are fibre-rich
B Eggs replace vegetables
C Eggs provide little fibre
D Eggs contain no protein
Answer: C. Eggs provide little fibre. Eggs contain little to no dietary fibre, so pair them with plant foods.
How can eggs fit a balanced meal pattern?
A Pair with vegetables and grains
B Eat eggs alone always
C Replace all meals
D Avoid every plant food
Answer: A. Pair with vegetables and grains. Eggs can be one part of a varied meal with vegetables, grains, and other foods.
What should be done if an egg smells rotten after cracking?
A Cook it longer
B Mix with spices
C Discard it safely
D Taste it first
Answer: C. Discard it safely. Discard an egg with an unusual rotten smell; do not taste it.
Which practice helps prevent egg cross-contamination?
A Use clean separate utensils
B Share raw egg bowls
C Store shells with food
D Reuse dirty towels
Answer: A. Use clean separate utensils. Use clean equipment and wash hands after handling raw eggs.
Can eggs be the only protein source for every person?
A Yes, always
B Only for children
C No, needs and choices vary
D Only at dinner
Answer: C. No, needs and choices vary. Protein sources and dietary preferences vary, so eggs are one option rather than a universal requirement.
Which meal combines eggs with a pulse?
A Eggs with lentils
B Eggs with syrup
C Eggs with candy
D Eggs with soda
Answer: A. Eggs with lentils. Eggs with lentils combines animal and plant protein sources.
What should someone with high cholesterol concerns do about eggs?
A Follow a social media rule
B Avoid all foods
C Ask their healthcare professional
D Copy a friend’s diet
Answer: C. Ask their healthcare professional. Individual dietary advice should come from a qualified healthcare professional.
Which allergen statement matters for packaged mayonnaise?
A It may contain egg
B It is always egg-free
C It contains no ingredients
D It removes all allergens
Answer: A. It may contain egg. Many mayonnaise products contain egg; check the ingredient and allergen label.
How can egg dishes be packed for travel?
A Leave them warm
B Keep them cold in transit
C Store with raw meat
D Keep uncovered
Answer: B. Keep them cold in transit. Perishable cooked egg dishes should remain safely cold during transport.
Which breakfast option uses egg and a plant protein?
A Egg with candy
B Egg with soda
C Egg with chickpeas
D Egg with syrup
Answer: C. Egg with chickpeas. Eggs and chickpeas provide animal and plant protein sources.
What is a sensible way to assess egg nutrition claims?
A Trust the front image
B Compare carton colour
C Assume all products match
D Read the nutrition panel
Answer: D. Read the nutrition panel. Use nutrition information rather than relying only on marketing claims.
Why should eggs be handled with clean hands?
A Shells can carry contamination
B Hands change protein
C Eggs cannot spoil
D Cleaning removes nutrients
Answer: A. Shells can carry contamination. Clean hands reduce transfer of contamination from shells or kitchen surfaces.
Which meal can be made with eggs and whole grains?
A Egg with sugar
B Egg sandwich on wholegrain bread
C Egg with soda
D Egg with candy
Answer: B. Egg sandwich on wholegrain bread. Whole-grain bread adds cereal variety alongside egg protein.
What should happen when egg salad sits out too long?
A Taste to decide
B Add more salt
C Discard it if unsafe
D Reheat only the top
Answer: C. Discard it if unsafe. Perishable foods left at unsafe temperatures should be discarded rather than taste-tested.
Which vegetarian alternative is soy-based?
A Paneer
B Curd
C Cheese
D Tofu
Answer: D. Tofu. Tofu is made from soybeans and can replace eggs in some dishes.
What can a cook add to egg fried rice for vegetables?
A Peas and carrots
B Sugar syrup
C Fruit soda
D Cooking oil alone
Answer: A. Peas and carrots. Peas and carrots add vegetables and variety to egg fried rice.
How can an egg-free diet include protein?
A Eat only fruit
B Use pulses, soy, nuts
C Drink sugar water
D Avoid all grains
Answer: B. Use pulses, soy, nuts. Pulses, soy foods, and nuts can contribute protein to an egg-free diet.
Why is colour alone not a reliable egg safety test?
A Colour shows exact temperature
B Shells remove bacteria
C Microbes may be invisible
D All eggs look identical
Answer: C. Microbes may be invisible. Appearance cannot reliably confirm that an egg dish has reached a safe internal temperature.
Which choice helps keep egg preparation organised?
A Use one bowl for everything
B Leave eggs unrefrigerated
C Store raw shells with meals
D Separate raw and cooked tools
Answer: D. Separate raw and cooked tools. Separate equipment and clean surfaces help prevent contamination.
Which statement best describes egg protein in a diet?
A One useful animal-source option
B The only complete food
C A source of dietary fibre
D Mandatory for everyone
Answer: A. One useful animal-source option. Eggs are one animal-source protein choice among many dietary options.
Which ingredient can replace eggs in some vegan bakes?
A Boiled eggs
B Flaxseed mixture
C Curd
D Butter
Answer: B. Flaxseed mixture. A flaxseed mixture can replace eggs in some baking recipes, though results depend on the recipe.
What helps keep a shared egg cooker clean?
A Use raw-meat plates
B Store eggs warm
C Wash it between uses
D Skip handwashing
Answer: C. Wash it between uses. Clean shared equipment and hands between tasks to reduce contamination.