General Principles in the Working of Pressure Cooker NDA Questions

NDA Physics

General Principles in the Working of Pressure Cooker MCQ Questions

7.
What should be done if steam is leaking from the sides of the pressure cooker lid?
A.
Increase the heat
B.
Reduce the heat
C.
Replace the gasket
D.
Open the lid immediately
ANSWER :
C. Replace the gasket
8.
Pressure cooker gaskets should be replaced
A.
Every month
B.
Annually
C.
Every five years
D.
Only when damaged
ANSWER :
D. Only when damaged
9.
Pressure cookers should not be used to cook foods that
A.
Have high moisture content
B.
Require rapid boiling
C.
Foam excessively
D.
Have long cooking times
ANSWER :
C. Foam excessively
10.
The quick release method for pressure cookers is
A.
Venting steam manually
B.
Allowing pressure to drop naturally
C.
Shaking the cooker
D.
Adding cold water to the cooker
ANSWER :
A. Venting steam manually
11.
Why should you not fill a pressure cooker more than two-thirds full?
A.
To allow room for steam
B.
To prevent food from sticking
C.
To avoid long cooking times
D.
To reduce the amount of cleaning required
ANSWER :
A. To allow room for steam
12.
The 'whistle' of a pressure cooker primarily functions as
A.
A temperature indicator
B.
A pressure release
C.
A timer
D.
A safety alarm
ANSWER :
B. A pressure release