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Question 121
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Which of the following is a factor to be considered when buying food?

ACulinary skill of the homemaker
BAvailable spaces for spoilage
CSanitary condition of kitchen
DDurability of kitchen tools
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Question 122
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Which of the following is not suitable for the skin?

AMoisturizing cream
BBleaching cream
CCleansing lotion
DToilet soap
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Question 123
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The following are causes of crises in the family except ............

AArrival of a new born baby
BChange of job
CDifferent standard
DChange of wardrobe
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Question 124
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Camphor balls in drawers help to ............

ACirculate fresh air
BEnvironmental pollution
CUnhygienic food management
DHygiene food management
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Question 125
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The thickening agent in the production of pomade is ............

ALanoline
BMineral oil
CColour
DMineral wax
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Question 126
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Obesity is a health condition that is associated with ............

AFood additives
BA balanced diet
COld age
DOverfeeding
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Question 127
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The household pest that causes Lassa fever is the ............

ARats
BAnts
CBedbugs
DCockroaches
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Question 128
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Aluminum foil is a suitable material for packaging ............

APastries
BFruits
CGrains
DEggs
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Question 129
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Which of the following is a tool used in the salon?

AMoisturizer
BBrush
CConditioner
DShampoo
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Question 130
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The freedom and benefit that is guaranteed to people by law is called ............

AEducation
BPrivilege
CRespect
DRight
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Question 131
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Body odor is caused by the following except

AStale perspiration
BAccumulation of dirt
CUsing a bad deodorant
DIrregular bathing
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Question 132
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A common mordant used in indigo dye is ............

AAsh
BAlum
CChlorine
DSulphur
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Question 133
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The food best stored by freezing is

AFish
BOrange
CBeans
DLettuce
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Question 134
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The group of people that requires increased intake in irons is

AAdolescent girls
BLactating mothers
CThe aged
DAdolescent boys
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Question 135
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Which of the following should be considered when selecting toys for children?

AComplexion of the child
BFlexibility in handling
CFamily background
DSeller's in handling
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Question 136
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Contamination of goods can be prevented by ............

AWashing of hands occasionally
BLeaving raw food uncovered
CKeeping finger nails long
DCleaning and sanitizing waste bin regularly
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Question 137
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The essential things which the family requires for survival are called ............

AKnowledge
BArticles
CNeeds
DGoals
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Question 138
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An example of secondary need is ............

AAllowance
BHealth
CClothing
DFood
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Question 139
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Yoghurt is produced through a ............ process

ACanning
BBottling
CFermentation
DDehydration
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Question 140
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Environmental condition of a child is associated with ............

AHair
BNose
CEye
DColour
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