Nestlé Competitive Exam

Total Marks: 150

Duration: 3 Hours

Instructions:

Each question carries 1 mark.

No negative marking.
Attempt all questions.

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Section A: General Knowledge about Nestlé (40 Questions)

1. Who founded Nestlé?

2. In which year was Nestlé established?

3. What is the headquarters location of Nestlé?

4. Which of the following is a popular Nestlé product?

5. What is the slogan of Nestlé?

6. Which Nestlé product was first introduced in 1905?

7. Name the first product that Nestlé developed for infants.

8. Which Nestlé product is known as “The Crunchy Chocolate”?

9. What was the original name of the company before it became Nestlé?

10. In which country did Nestlé first begin operations outside Switzerland?

11. Name one major acquisition made by Nestlé in the last decade.

12. Which Nestlé brand is known for its instant noodles?

13. What does the Nestlé logo represent?

14. Which Nestlé product has been advertised with the slogan "Have a break, have a KitKat"?

15. Which year did Nestlé acquire the American company, Gerber?

16. How does Nestlé contribute to environmental sustainability in its operations?

17. Name any Nestlé brand that focuses on organic and health-conscious foods.

18. How many countries does Nestlé operate in?

19. What is Nestlé’s vision for improving global nutrition?

20. Which Nestlé product is famous for its powdered milk?

21. Name a famous Nestlé product line designed for babies.

22. What role does Nestlé play in the global coffee market?

23. How many employees does Nestlé have globally?

24. Which country produces the most coffee for Nestlé?

25. What are some of the primary ingredients used in Nestlé’s chocolate products?

26. Which major sports event did Nestlé sponsor in 2016?

27. Name one of Nestlé’s initiatives for improving food security.

28. How has Nestlé’s approach to packaging evolved over time?

29. What type of corporate social responsibility initiatives does Nestlé focus on?

30. What is Nestlé's position on climate change?

31. Which Nestlé product is popular in the breakfast cereal market?

32. In which decade did Nestlé launch its first instant coffee product?

33. What is the primary ingredient in Nestlé’s popular “Maggi” noodles?

34. What year did Nestlé launch the “Nestlé Health Science” division?
35. Name a Nestlé product that promotes digestive health.

36. What initiative does Nestlé have to promote sustainable agriculture?

37. Which region is considered the largest market for Nestlé products?

38. What percentage of Nestlé’s portfolio is made up of health and wellness products?
39. Which Nestlé product is focused on providing plant-based nutrition?

40. How does Nestlé support local farmers in its supply chain?

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Section B: Mathematics (40 Questions)

1. Solve: 45 + 56 - 12

2. If the cost of 5 packets of Maggi is $25, what is the cost of 1 packet?

3. A factory produces 1200 units of chocolate bars in 4 hours. How many units are produced per hour?
4. What is the simple interest on $1000 at a rate of 5% per year for 2 years?

5. A person buys a product for $50 and sells it for $70. What is the profit percentage?

6. If the price of a product increases by 20%, what is the new price if the original price was $100?

7. Solve for x: 5x + 10 = 30
8. A machine can complete a task in 5 hours. How long will it take for 3 machines to complete the same task?

9. What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 20 cm and width 15 cm?

10. Calculate the area of a circle with radius 7 cm.

11. If 3 pencils cost $1.50, how much would 10 pencils cost?

12. A car travels at a speed of 60 km/h. How far will it travel in 3 hours?

13. What is the volume of a cube with side length 4 cm?

14. Solve for y: 2y - 5 = 9

15. A store gives a 10% discount on an item that costs $200. What is the discounted price?

16. The sum of two numbers is 40, and one number is 10. What is the other number?

17. What is the area of a triangle with a base of 8 cm and a height of 10 cm?

18. Convert 0.75 into a fraction.

19. What is 20% of 150?

20. A person invests $2000 at an interest rate of 6% per annum. How much interest will he earn in 1 year?

21. Solve:
22. If a train travels at 80 km/h, how long will it take to cover 400 km?

23. Find the missing angle in a triangle where two angles measure 45° and 60°.

24. What is the square root of 144?

25. Solve for x: 3x - 7 = 11

26. A person buys a watch for $120 and sells it for $100. What is the loss percentage?

27. If a bottle contains 2 liters of water, how many 250 ml cups can be filled?

28. What is the mean of the numbers: 5, 10, 15, 20?

29. Calculate the profit made from selling a product for $200 if the cost price was $150.
30. What is the median of the set: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11?

31. If a rectangle’s area is 72 cm² and its length is 12 cm, what is its width?

32. How much is 25% of 240?

33. A train is moving at a speed of 60 meters per second. How far will it travel in 10 seconds?

34. Solve for z:

35. A shopkeeper buys 10 shirts for $200 and sells them for $30 each. What is the total profit?

36. Convert 0.35 into a percentage.

37. If 5 workers can complete a task in 20 days, how many days will it take 10 workers to finish the same task?

38. What is the hypotenuse of a right triangle with sides 3 cm and 4 cm?

39. Find the sum of the first 10 natural numbers.

40. Calculate the surface area of a cube with a side length of 6 cm.
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Section C: Food Science (35 Questions)

1. What is the main ingredient in chocolate?

2. Which nutrient is most commonly found in milk?

3. What does UHT stand for in milk processing?

4. Which of the following is a preservative commonly used in packaged food?

5. What is the primary function of vitamins in the human body?

6. What type of food is rich in iron?

7. Name a common food allergen.

8. What is the role of antioxidants in food?

9. What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

10. What is the primary benefit of fiber in the diet?

11. Which vitamin is produced in the skin when exposed to sunlight?

12. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?

13. What is pasteurization used for in food processing?

14. What does the term “organic” mean in food labeling?

15. What is the difference between a food additive and a preservative?

16. Which nutrient is most commonly found in fruits and vegetables?

17. What is the process of fermentation used for?

18. How does refrigeration help in food preservation?

19. What is the role of enzymes in food production?

20. Name a source of Omega-3 fatty acids.

21. What is the primary difference between whole milk and skim milk?

22. What is a common method for extending the shelf life of canned foods?

23. What type of sugar is found naturally in milk?

24. What is the role of protein in the human body?

25. What are trans fats, and why are they harmful?

26. Name a food product that is rich in vitamin D.

27. What is the function of salt in food preservation?

28. What is gluten, and in which foods is it commonly found?

29. What is a food emulsifier used for?

30. What is the primary nutrient found in legumes?

31. How are antioxidants beneficial to human health?

32. What is the difference between white and brown rice in terms of nutritional value?

33. What is the process of blanching used for?

34. What are probiotics, and where can they be found in food?
35. What is the main difference between a fruit and a vegetable?

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Section D: Reasoning (35 Questions)

1. Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, ?

2. If "APPLE" is coded as "EQQPI," how is "MANGO" coded?

3. If 3 pencils cost $1.50, how much would 10 pencils cost?

4. Choose the odd one out: Chocolate, Maggi, Bread, Pen

5. If all squares are rectangles, and all rectangles are parallelograms, which of the following statements is true?
6. If in a code, “BAT” is written as “CUU,” how would you write “CAT”?

7. Find the odd one: 45, 55, 60, 72, 90

8. What comes next in the sequence: 1, 4, 9, 16, ?

9. If “HOT” is coded as “GNS,” how is “COLD” coded?

10. If “5” is to “25,” then “7” is to what number?

11. A person is facing east. He turns 90° to his left and then 180° to his right. Which direction is he facing now?

12. Which letter is in the middle of the word "SEASON"?

13. If "A" is coded as 1, "B" as 2, and so on, what is the sum of the letters in the word "DOG"?

14. What is the next number in the series: 5, 10, 15, 20, ?

15. If two pencils cost $0.75, how many pencils can be bought for $4.50?

16. If “SUN” is written as “TSO,” how is “RAIN” written?

17. What is the missing number in the series: 8, 16, 32, ____, 128?

18. If a circle has a radius of 7 cm, what is the circumference?

19. What number comes next in the pattern: 10, 15, 25, 40, ?
20. How many triangles are in a figure with 10 small triangles inside a larger triangle?

21. If a clock shows 3:15, what is the angle between the hour and minute hands?

22. What is the next letter in the series: B, D, F, H, ?

23. How many letters are in the word "CONDITION"?

24. Which number comes next in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, ?

25. What is the odd one out: 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 50?

26. If A is greater than B, and B is greater than C, what can be concluded about A and C?

27. Which number is missing: 3, 9, 27, ____, 243?

28. What is the code for the word “SCHOOL” if “S” = 19, “C” = 3, and so on

29. How many squares are there in a 3x3 grid?

30. What comes next: 1, 3, 5, 7, ?

31. Which shape does not belong: Triangle, Square, Circle, Rectangle?

32. What is the reverse of the word "LEVEL"?

33. If "M" is 13th in the alphabet, what is the sum of the numbers of the letters in the word "MATH"?

34. What is the missing number: 11, 22, 44, 88, ?

35. If the day after tomorrow is Friday, what day was it yesterday?

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