Home Science (321)
Class – XII
Time : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 80
General Instructions :
(i) There are 39 questions in all and divide section A & B.
(ii) Section A in 32 question and all question are compulsory.
(iii) Section B in three option. Give answers only one option in all question are compulsory.
SECTION-A
Q1. Predict one possible consequence of extreme depression in an adolescent and state why this happens. 1
Q2. Who has greater influence on a child during middle childhood a loving parent or a good friend? Why? 1
Q3. In Batik dyes are applied in cold condition. Justify by giving one reason. 1
Q4. How is weaving and knitting differentiated in terms of care and maintenance? 1
Q5. Write any two advantages of blended fabrics. 1
Q6. What does the label of ‘Sanforised’ on a fabric indicate? 1
Q7. Give two reasons how food helps regulate body processes. 1
Q8. List two important characteristics of yarn. 1
Q9. Define ‘Health’ as given by W.H.O. 1
Q10. Mention two behaviours seen in adolescents, which will help you to recognize ‘feeling of rebellion’ in them. 1
Q11. How is the ability to classify of a four -year old different from that of a ten year old? 1
Q12. What happens in the bones of young children, which makes their them strong? What is this process called? 1
Q13. Give two reasons for using Non-conventional sources of energy. 1
Q14. Name two vocations from the area of Bakery and Confectionery which can be conveniently operated from home. 1
Q15. Tell your friend four delinquent behaviours. 2
Q16. If you have to examine degradation in environment which four components will you examine?
Q17. Give four advantages of Mercerisation of cotton fabrics. 2
Q18. List four symptoms of fatigue which are caused due to Boredom. 2
Q19. Give two factors that you will keep in mind for selecting a ready made suit for a school going child. 2
Q20. Specify four beneficiaries of Midday Meal Programme (MDMP). 2
Q21. Why is it important to include carbohydrates in your diet? 2
Q22. Present four situations which lead you to conclude that a girl is being discriminated against. 2
Q23. Give six reasons why is it important to set up a bio-gas plant? 3
Q24. Give three tips each for buying and storing eggs. 3
Q25. Give six indicators which will help in identifying a juvenile delinquent. 3
Q26. Compare the laundry methods of woolens and cashmillon. Give six points. 3
Q27. What is work simplification? Suggest two ways of simplifying work in the kitchen. 3
Q28. Explain how salt helps in preserving the mango pickle you have made. Also suggest four other ways in which you can preserve mangoes at home. 3
Q29. Explain the factors that influence the selection of an investment scheme by a salaried person. 4
Q30. Give one characteristic each of any four special finishes. 4
Q31. List any three macronutrients and give two examples each. How do they help promote the health of an individual? 4
Q32. Write eight causes for juvenile delinquency. 4
SECTION-B
OPTION-I
(Community Nutrition)
Q33. You have to assess the nutritional status of people living in a village. Give two reasons why you will not use bio-chemical tests. 1
Q34. The water of a village well has excess amount of fluoride in it. Suggest two chemicals you will add in it to make it fit for drinking. 1
Q35. Name two food items that anaemia patient should eat to increase the absorption of Iron? Also name two food items that should be avoided. 2
Q36. There are too many cases of kwashiorkor in the slums. Suggest two low cost foods which the mothers can feed the children to overcome the problem. 2
Q37. What is the effect of IDD on a foetus? Suggest two ways of preventing the incidence of IDD in India. 3
Q38. Describe the weighed intake method of assessment of nutritional status and also state its limitations? 3
Q39. Sixteen year old Leela is suffering from Anaemia. List two causes of this disease and identify six nutrients which could be deficient in her body. 4
OPTION-II
(Home-Based Care for Under-Fives)
Q33. Justify giving two reasons why you need to provide safe drinking water to children coming to a play centre? 1
Q34. Mention possible duration of long term and short term planning. 1
Q35. Janet clings to her mother and cries when coming to the play center. Which age group does she belong to? Mention three other emotional characteristics of this age group. 2
Q36. Mention four points that you will keep in mind while planning Deepawali theme programme for children at a play centre. 2
Q37. Explain with three examples, the need for play centre home relations. 3
Q38. List six categories of resources that a community can contribute to a play centre. 3
Q39. Make a checklist of eight points to evaluate indoor play area. 4
OPTION-III
(Laundry Services)
Q33. Before laundering, what are the two things you will look for in a garment? 1
Q34. Select the most suitable method of washing dirty curtains. Justify your choice. 1
Q35. What method of washing will you use for large and heavy articles? Give the steps of this method of washing. 2
Q36. A white dress was kept with a blue one, when taken out in the next season, it had blue patches. Give a reason and a remedy for the above. 2
Q37. List two main differences between Grease solvents and Grease absorbents. Give one suitable example of each type. 3
Q38. What are blended fabrics? Elaborate in two lines each the blending done at two stages of fabric construction. 3
Q39. Your friend wants to set up her own laundering unit. What equipments will you suggest that can facilitate the process of laundering? 4
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