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Past Questions

DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

It is characterized by a tendency to focus on a unique solution to a problem.

A) Shallow thinking
B) Reflection-impulsivity
C) Convergent thinking
D) Divergent thinking
Option C is correct: Convergent thinking.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

Military personnel are most vulnerable to _________ .

A) Depression
B) Phobia
C) Mood Disorder
D) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Option D is correct: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

Discuss the ethical principles involved in psychological testing with reference to guidelines by the American Psychological Association.

DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

Which vitamin is essential for coagulation of blood?

A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin E
D) Vitamin K
Option D is correct: Vitamin K.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

Discuss the nutritional problems of adolescents. Write the required diet changes in old age?

DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

_________ is the only carbohydrate of animal origin.

A) Sucrose
B) Maltose
C) Lactose
D) Glucose
Option A is correct: Sucrose.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

The main diet consumed by the majority of Indians consists of:

A) Fish
B) Sweets
C) Cereals
D) Vegetables
Option C is correct: Cereals.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

Osteoporosis occurs in later years due to low intake of________ by girls and young women.

A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin A
C) Calcium
D) Magnesium
Option C is correct: Calcium.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

An infectious disease caused by bacillus mycobacterium which affects the lungs is called:

A) malaria
B) tuberculosis
C) typhoid
D) pneumonia
Option B is correct: tuberculosis.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

A condition in which blood does not have enough healthy red blood cells is:

A) fatigue
B) dizziness
C) shortness of breath
D) anaemia
Option D is correct: anaemia.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

It is a lifestyle including occupation, rituals, family status in a form of social stratification.

A) Clan
B) Caste
C) Class
D) Lifestyle
Option D is correct: Lifestyle.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

High-risk waist circumference for obesity in men is:

A) >40 inches
B) >38
C) <35
D) <30
Option A is correct: >40 inches.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

Describe the anatomy and functions of digestive tract.

DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

The thoughts of the rural person are conditioned by instinct, intuition and:

A) habit
B) social obligations
C) ignorance
D) external force
Option C is correct: ignorance.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

The female sex hormone is:

A) Testosterone
B) Progesterone
C) Relaxin
D) Oestrogen
Option D is correct: Oestrogen.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

Explain the meaning and categories of lifestyle behaviour.

DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

Home Science Extension is a subject which deals with poor health and______ of the villagers.

A) agriculture
B) water shortage
C) nutrition
D) finance
Option C is correct: nutrition.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

Write the various hormones secreted and functions of pituitary glands.

DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

Energy expenditure in a complete rest is called:

A) calorie
B) kilocalorie
C) BMR
D) None of the above
Option A is correct: calorie.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

Starch is an example of:

A) Monosaccharides
B) Disaccharides
C) Polysaccharides
D) Tetrasaccharides
Option C is correct: Polysaccharides.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

State the WHO classification of diabetes mellitus. Explain the dietetic management of hypertension.

DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

The lightest compound gas known is:

A) Butane
B) Propane
C) Ethane
D) Methane
Option B is correct: Propane.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

Explain the objectives and importance of community nutrition.

DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

DNA is a Polymer of:

A) Nucleoside
B) Nucleotide
C) Acetyl CoA
D) Alcohol
Option B is correct: Nucleotide.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV

Malnutrition delays the onset of:

A) maturity
B) menopause
C) menarche
D) none of the above
Option A is correct: maturity.