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1What is the first step you should take before handling food in the kitchen?
A.Wash hands thoroughly with soap and clean water
B.Taste the raw ingredients
C.Wipe hands only on your apron
D.Rinse hands in used dishwater
Explanation: Clean hands reduce the transfer of germs to food. Soap and clean water remove dirt and microbes far better than wiping on cloth or using dirty water.
2Why should long hair be tied back or covered while cooking?
A.To keep the cook warmer
B.To prevent hair from falling into food
C.To make the stove burn hotter
D.To replace washing utensils
Explanation: Hair can fall into food and carry dust or microbes. Tying hair back or using a clean cap/net protects food hygiene and professional appearance.
3Clean chopping boards and knives after cutting raw chicken should be:
A.Left wet on the floor to dry
B.Washed with hot soapy water, rinsed, and dried before other use
C.Wiped only with a dry cloth
D.Used immediately for salad without cleaning
Explanation: Raw chicken can carry harmful bacteria. Hot soapy washing, rinsing, and drying removes residue and reduces cross-contamination before the tools touch ready-to-eat food.
4Which storage practice is safest for leftover cooked rice?
A.Leave it open on the table overnight
B.Cool promptly and refrigerate in a clean covered container
C.Keep it next to the stove for hours so it stays warm
D.Mix it with fresh raw meat juices before storing
Explanation: Cooked rice can support bacterial growth if left warm for long periods. Cool leftovers reasonably quickly, cover them, and refrigerate to slow spoilage.
5Boiling as a cooking method mainly uses:
A.Very hot dry air only
B.Direct contact with an open coal flame only
C.Freezing until solid
D.Cooking food in bubbling liquid, usually water
Explanation: Boiling cooks food in liquid at about boiling temperature, such as water or broth, with visible bubbles.
6Steaming food is useful because it:
A.Always deep-fries the food in oil
B.Cooks with moist heat and often retains more nutrients than long boiling
C.Requires no heat at all
D.Burns the outer layer only
Explanation: Steaming cooks with hot vapour. Food is not submerged, so water-soluble vitamins and texture are often better preserved than with long boiling.
7Carbohydrates in the diet mainly provide:
A.Only pure table salt
B.Iron for blood as their only role
C.Energy for daily activity
D.No nutritional role at all
Explanation: Rice, roti, bread, potato, and similar foods supply carbohydrates that the body uses as a primary energy source.
8Drinking enough clean water during the day mainly helps:
A.Replace all need for food
B.Support body functions and prevent dehydration
C.Make knives sharper
D.Sterilise the kitchen automatically
Explanation: Water supports digestion, temperature control, and many body processes. Adequate clean water prevents dehydration.
9When reading a simple recipe, what should you check first?
A.Only the garnish colour
B.Ingredients list, quantities, and method steps before starting
C.Whether the plate is expensive
D.How many people are sitting far from the kitchen
Explanation: Reading the full recipe first prevents missing ingredients, wrong measures, or skipped steps that spoil the dish.
10A safe way to hold a kitchen knife while cutting is to:
A.Hold the blade and cut with the handle
B.Grip the handle firmly and keep fingers clear of the blade path
C.Wave the knife while talking to friends
D.Cut toward your body quickly
Explanation: A firm handle grip and controlled cutting with fingers curled away from the blade reduce cuts.

About the Maharashtra SSC Cookery Divyang Exam

Maharashtra SSC Cookery under MSBSHSE is a Class 10 Divyang / Work Education subject (commonly subject code L7 on modern SSC subject lists; confirm your hall ticket). Core learning themes include kitchen hygiene, basic cooking methods, nutrition awareness, recipes, safety, serving, and accessible kitchen habits. Official assessment often combines theory with practical, project, performance, or school-based evidence depending on the subject scheme. About 35% is widely reported as the SSC subject pass floor—confirm the year's notification. This free bank provides English four-option MCQs for knowledge and judgment practice only—pair with official school materials via mahahsscboard.in.

Exam sponsor: Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Typical SSC Divyang / Work Education subject pattern: written theory and/or practical/project/performance/internal evidence as per scheme (confirm year's school/board notice). Local bank: English MCQ study adaptation only.

Time Limit

As notified on the year's MSBSHSE SSC timetable for theory where applicable; other components scheduled separately

Passing Score

35%

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated secondary schools (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published as a fixed subject-wise standing figure for this subject. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~16% of this local bank

Kitchen Hygiene

Hand wash, utensils, food storage

~14% of this local bank

Food Safety

Temperature, cross-contamination

~14% of this local bank

Basic Cooking Methods

Boil, steam, fry, bake orientation

~12% of this local bank

Nutrition Basics

Balanced plate, hydration

~12% of this local bank

Simple Recipes

Snacks, dal/rice/roti orientation

~12% of this local bank

Knife and Heat Safety

Cuts, burns prevention

~10% of this local bank

Serving and Presentation

Plating, cleanliness

~10% of this local bank

Employability

Orders, time, teamwork

Preparing for the Maharashtra SSC Cookery Divyang Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 35%
  • Assessment: Typical SSC Divyang / Work Education subject pattern: written theory and/or practical/project/performance/internal evidence as per scheme (confirm year's school/board notice). Local bank: English MCQ study adaptation only.
  • Time limit: As notified on the year's MSBSHSE SSC timetable for theory where applicable; other components scheduled separately
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated secondary schools (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Maharashtra SSC Cookery officially examined?

It is examined under the Maharashtra Secondary School Certificate as a Class 10 Divyang / Work Education subject (commonly code L7). Logistics may combine written theory with practical, project, performance, or internal assessment depending on the subject scheme. Candidates generally need about 35% with separate floors as notified. Confirm the year's syllabus and circulars with your school and mahahsscboard.in.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official SSC paper?

No. Official assessment may mix written theory with practical, project, or performance evidence. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts and judgment only—not an official blueprint replica or practical/performance certification substitute.

What subject code is used for Cookery?

Modern Maharashtra SSC subject lists commonly show code L7 for Cookery. Always confirm the code printed on your hall ticket and school registration because board circulars can refine titles or codes.

In which languages is the official assessment offered?

Maharashtra SSC subject materials and papers are commonly available in English and Marathi mediums (and other media as notified for some subjects). This practice bank is an English-language study adaptation, not an official translation of the board paper.

How should I use these free MCQs?

Study your school syllabus first, then drill this bank by category. Read every wrong-option explanation, keep a practical/project journal if required, and re-test weak topics under timed conditions before board week.