CBSE Question Paper
Subject-Home Science (Delhi)
Class - 10th

Time allowed: 3 hours                                Maximum Marks: 75

General Instructions:

i. There are 28 questions in all questions are compulsory.
ii. Marks for each question are indicated against the question.
iii. Questions from serial number 1 to 14 are 2 mark questions. Answers of these questions may by from one word to one sentence each.
iv. Questions from serial number 15 to 23 are 3 mark questions. Answers of these questions may be given in 60-80 word each.
v. Questions from serial number 24 to 28 are 4 mark questions. Answers of these questions may be given in 80-100 word each.

(Theory)

1. List four important motor activities a two year old child can do.                                           2

2. Give one example to show that children develop at their own pace.                                     2

3. Point out four things people do in homes which lead to wasting of water.                           2

4. List four important characteristics of play material for a two year old child.                             2

5. Name the disease caused due to deficiency of iron and suggest two foods rich in iron.         2

6. Give four reasons to include fat rich food items in our daily diet.                                            2

7. Give one example to justify that occupation of family members affects planning of meals.      2

8. Mention two important points each, we must keep in mind while storing green leafy vegetables and paneer.         2

9. Present two care marks found on the label of a polyester shirt, what do these stand for?         2

10. How will you remove curry and tea stains from your table cloth?                                                 2

11. Why and when do we use gum during laundering of our clothes?                                                  2

12. Mention two characteristics of wool which will guide you to choose the method of washing it. 2

13. When and why would you use the friction method of washing clothes?                                         2

14. List four steps of pre-preparation of clothes that should be attended to before starting washing of clothes. 2

15. Write three things parents must do in order to make their children feel secure. Also say how these actions help?   3

16. Explain using an example how a child expresses his emotion of fear?                                            3

17. A Mother wants to invest her saving so that she can meet expenses of her daughter’s higher education. Suggest two schemes of investment and write two benefits of each scheme.                           3

18. With the help of examples differentiate between and indirect Income.                                         3

19. Mention three malpractices a grocery shopkeeper adopts top cheat consumers.                           3

20. With the help of examples explain how leaflets can mislead consumers.                                         3 

21. While purchasing a frock for a two year old girl, which six points will you cheek to ensure good workmanship?    3

22. "Play influences mental development of a child.” Elaborate with the help of examples.                 3

23. Suggest three ways to enhance nutritive value of foods. Name one dish each prepared by using these methods.   3

24. Mention four advantages for a two year old child when he /she recite rhymes individually or in group.        4

25. How many calories are required by an adolescent boy? Plan lunch for his highlighting the nutrients he is going to obtain from it.                             4

26. Suggest eight points of cleanliness in kitchen a food handler should keep in mind.                       4

27. List two non –human resources along with two characteristic of these resources. Suggest two ways to use each of these wisely.                      4

28. Write the steps of washing and finishing a colored cotton shirt.                4