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Key Facts: Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Nutrition and Dietetics Exam

10:00–1:15

Official March 2026 HSE+2 theory sitting window including reading/verification time (dge.tn.gov.in timetable)

DGE TN HSE+2 March 2026 public examination timetable

35/100

Minimum pass mark per subject under the HSE new pattern, subject to theory/practical floor rules

DGE HSE_E.pdf scheme of examination

3 hours

Approximate theory writing duration after reading and particulars verification in the public exam schedule

DGE TN HSE+2 March 2026 timetable

DGE TN

Administered by the Directorate of Government Examinations, Chennai, for Tamil Nadu State Board Higher Secondary

dge.tn.gov.in

SCERT syllabus

Class 12 textbooks and syllabus prescribed by SCERT / School Education Department (Samacheer Kalvi)

DGE HSE scheme — syllabus prescribed by SCERT/DSE

English MCQ bank

This practice set is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not the official mixed written paper

OpenExamPrep practice-content policy

₹150/₹200

School exam fee band for groups without/with practical subjects plus certificate/service charges (concessions apply)

DGE HSE_E.pdf school candidate fee table

March 2026

HSE Second Year public theory examinations scheduled 2–26 March 2026 with practicals 9–14 February 2026

DGE TN official timetable PDF 04.11.2025

Free English MCQ practice for Tamil Nadu HSE +2 Nutrition and Dietetics (DGE). Official paper is mixed written theory on the Samacheer Kalvi Class 12 syllabus — this bank is a study adaptation, not a format simulation.

Sample Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to review concepts for the Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Nutrition and Dietetics exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1How many kilocalories of energy does one gram of pure carbohydrate typically yield in human metabolism?
A.4 kcal
B.2 kcal
C.7 kcal
D.9 kcal
Explanation: Carbohydrate provides about 4 kcal per gram when fully oxidized. This is the standard Atwater factor used in dietary calculations for starches and sugars.
2Which nutrient class provides the highest energy density per gram?
A.Protein
B.Fat
C.Carbohydrate
D.Water
Explanation: Dietary fat yields about 9 kcal per gram, more than double the energy of carbohydrate or protein (about 4 kcal/g each). Water provides no metabolizable energy.
3Which vitamins are classified as fat-soluble?
A.Vitamins B1, B2, B3, and C
B.Vitamins B6, B12, folate, and C
C.Vitamins A, D, E, and K
D.Vitamins C, D, B12, and K
Explanation: Fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K. They dissolve in fats and oils, are absorbed with dietary lipids, and can be stored in body tissues, so excess intake can cause toxicity more readily than for most water-soluble vitamins.
4Night blindness is classically associated with deficiency of which nutrient?
A.Vitamin C
B.Iron
C.Calcium
D.Vitamin A
Explanation: Vitamin A is required for rhodopsin formation in the retina. Early deficiency impairs dark adaptation and causes night blindness (nyctalopia); more severe deficiency leads to xerophthalmia and corneal damage.
5Scurvy results from prolonged deficiency of:
A.Vitamin C
B.Thiamine
C.Niacin
D.Vitamin D
Explanation: Scurvy is caused by vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency. Vitamin C is needed for collagen synthesis; deficiency produces bleeding gums, poor wound healing, and perifollicular haemorrhages.
6The enzyme that begins starch digestion in the mouth is:
A.Pepsin
B.Salivary amylase (ptyalin)
C.Trypsin
D.Lipase
Explanation: Salivary amylase (ptyalin) starts breaking starch into maltose and dextrins in the mouth. Pepsin digests protein in the stomach; trypsin acts on protein in the small intestine; pancreatic lipase digests fat.
7Pepsin is secreted in an inactive form as pepsinogen mainly by which cells of the stomach?
A.Parietal (oxyntic) cells
B.Goblet cells
C.Chief (peptic) cells
D.Paneth cells
Explanation: Gastric chief (peptic) cells secrete pepsinogen, which is activated to pepsin by hydrochloric acid. Parietal cells secrete HCl and intrinsic factor; goblet cells secrete mucus.
8Most absorption of digested nutrients occurs in the:
A.Stomach
B.Large intestine
C.Oesophagus
D.Small intestine
Explanation: The small intestine (especially the jejunum and ileum), with its villi and microvilli, is the principal site of nutrient absorption. The stomach mainly digests and empties chyme; the large intestine absorbs water and some electrolytes.
9Which mineral is a central component of haemoglobin?
A.Iron
B.Calcium
C.Iodine
D.Zinc
Explanation: Iron is the metal centre of haem in haemoglobin and myoglobin and is essential for oxygen transport. Deficiency leads to iron-deficiency anaemia.
10Beriberi is caused by deficiency of:
A.Riboflavin
B.Thiamine (vitamin B1)
C.Vitamin B12
D.Vitamin E
Explanation: Thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency causes beriberi, which may present as wet (cardiac) or dry (neurological) forms, and also Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome in severe cases.

About the Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Nutrition and Dietetics Exam

Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Nutrition and Dietetics is the Class 12 public examination subject paper in Nutrition and Dietetics under DGE Tamil Nadu. It assesses SCERT/Samacheer Kalvi Class 12 learning outcomes for this subject. Official assessment is a mixed written theory paper (with practical and internal components where applicable) totaling 100 marks per subject. Part III subject with practical components per stream groups. Use this free English MCQ bank to build concept fluency before the March public exams.

Exam sponsor: Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year (+2) public examination paper in Nutrition and Dietetics, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu. March 2026 theory window: 02.03.2026–26.03.2026; practical window for +2: 09.02.2026–14.02.2026 (official timetable). Each theory sitting runs 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. including question-paper reading and particulars verification (about 3 hours writing after reading). For subjects with practical: theory is commonly assessed out of 70 marks (minimum 15 in theory) with practical attendance required, internal assessment contributing to the 100-mark subject total. Official assessment is mixed written format (short/long/structured items per the year's blueprint), not pure MCQ. Part III subject with practical components per stream groups. Syllabus and textbooks are prescribed by SCERT / Director of School Education (Samacheer Kalvi Class 12). This site's bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concept fluency — not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for writing, practical, project, or oral evidence.

Time Limit

Official theory sitting 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. (about 3 hours writing after reading/verification) per March 2026 DGE timetable

Passing Score

Minimum 35 out of 100 per subject overall under the new 600-mark HSE pattern (HSE_E.pdf), with additional floors: theory minimum 15/70 and must appear for practical for practical-bearing subjects. Confirm the current DGE result rules for your candidate category.

Exam / Certification Fees

School candidates: DGE HSE scheme lists examination fee ₹200 for groups with practical subjects, plus Mark Certificate ₹20 and Service Charges ₹5 (Tamil-medium candidates and notified concession categories are often fee-exempt). Private (H) candidates: per-subject fees as notified (scheme text commonly cites subject + registration/mark/service components). Confirm current-session circulars on dge.tn.gov.in — fee tables can be updated by notification.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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Food Nutrients and Digestion

Macronutrients, micronutrients, digestion, and absorption.

25%

Meal Planning and Life-Cycle Nutrition

RDA concepts, meal planning for age groups, and special conditions.

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Diet Therapy and Community Nutrition

Therapeutic diets and public-health nutrition themes.

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Food Safety Preservation and Hygiene

Food safety, preservation methods, and hygiene standards.

Preparing for the Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Nutrition and Dietetics Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum 35 out of 100 per subject overall under the new 600-mark HSE pattern (HSE_E.pdf), with additional floors: theory minimum 15/70 and must appear for practical for practical-bearing subjects. Confirm the current DGE result rules for your candidate category.
  • Assessment: Official Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year (+2) public examination paper in Nutrition and Dietetics, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu. March 2026 theory window: 02.03.2026–26.03.2026; practical window for +2: 09.02.2026–14.02.2026 (official timetable). Each theory sitting runs 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. including question-paper reading and particulars verification (about 3 hours writing after reading). For subjects with practical: theory is commonly assessed out of 70 marks (minimum 15 in theory) with practical attendance required, internal assessment contributing to the 100-mark subject total. Official assessment is mixed written format (short/long/structured items per the year's blueprint), not pure MCQ. Part III subject with practical components per stream groups. Syllabus and textbooks are prescribed by SCERT / Director of School Education (Samacheer Kalvi Class 12). This site's bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concept fluency — not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for writing, practical, project, or oral evidence.
  • Time limit: Official theory sitting 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. (about 3 hours writing after reading/verification) per March 2026 DGE timetable
  • Exam / certification fees: School candidates: DGE HSE scheme lists examination fee ₹200 for groups with practical subjects, plus Mark Certificate ₹20 and Service Charges ₹5 (Tamil-medium candidates and notified concession categories are often fee-exempt). Private (H) candidates: per-subject fees as notified (scheme text commonly cites subject + registration/mark/service components). Confirm current-session circulars on dge.tn.gov.in — fee tables can be updated by notification. Official sources

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Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Nutrition and Dietetics: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study from the current SCERT / Samacheer Kalvi Class 12 Nutrition and Dietetics textbooks and the year's model question paper pattern released for DGE public exams.
2Practise both conceptual MCQs and the official long/short answer formats; this bank cannot replace writing or practical skill evidence.
3For calculation-heavy units, rework numerical problems with units and significant figures as used in the textbook examples.
4Use the official timetable to plan revision around your specific Part I / II / III sitting dates.
5After each practice set, log weak topic areas (by unit) and re-read those textbook chapters before retesting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Nutrition and Dietetics exam?

It is the official Class 12 (Higher Secondary Second Year / +2) public examination paper in Nutrition and Dietetics, conducted by the Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu, under the State Board / Samacheer Kalvi syllabus.

How long is the official theory paper?

The March 2026 timetable schedules each theory sitting from 10:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., including question-paper reading and candidate particulars verification before the main writing period.

What is the passing score?

Minimum 35 out of 100 per subject overall under the new 600-mark HSE pattern (HSE_E.pdf), with additional floors: theory minimum 15/70 and must appear for practical for practical-bearing subjects. Confirm the current DGE result rules for your candidate category.

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

No. Official papers use mixed written formats (and practicals where applicable). These 100 questions are an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for knowledge and judgment practice only.

Where can I find the official timetable and scheme?

Download the public examination timetable and HSE scheme documents from the Directorate of Government Examinations website (dge.tn.gov.in), including the March 2026 HSE+2 timetable PDF.