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SECTION A (40 Marks)

Question 1

(a) Define two dimensions of colour. [2]
(b) What type of light is suitable for a bedroom and why? [2]
(c) Suggest two ways of maintaining carpets in good condition. [2]
(d) What is the importance of a work triangle in a kitchen? [2]
(e) Write one line each on any two eating disorders among adolescents. [2]

Question 2

(a) Give the full form of ATM and PIN. [2]
(b) List two features of a Recurring Deposit Account. [2]
(c) Why is the signature on the specimen card retained by the bank? [2]
(d) Name two types of family budget. [2]
(e) Give two reasons on the importance of saving. [2]

Question 3

(a) Differentiate between growth and development. [2]
(b) Give two differences in physical maturity seen in boys and girls. [2]
(c) List any two rights of a consumer. [2]
(d) Name two adulterants found in besan (gram flour). [2]
(e) Why is salt used as a preservative? [2]

Question 4

(a) Mention the importance of using blues in laundry. [2]
(b) What is the need for consumer education? Give two reasons. [2]
(c) Give two differences between soaps and detergents. [2]
(d) Write one precaution each for washing and drying of woollens? [2]
(e) Name two chemical preservatives used in food preservation. [2]

SECTION B (60 Marks)

Question 5

(a) Suggest a colour scheme for a girl’s room with suitable reasons. [5]
(b) Mention five factors affecting the selection of fabric for curtains. [5]
(c) Discuss any five factors to be considered while planning a kitchen. [5]

Question 6

(a) What is the role of the family in the emotional development of an adolescent girl? [5]
(b) Discuss the role of peers during adolescence period. [5]
(c) How does the school help in shaping the personality of a teenager? [5]

Question 7

(a) Name the five food groups and discuss the nutritional contribution of each group. [5]
(b) Explain any five factors to be considered while planning meals for the family. [5]
(c) Give the principle and method of freezing and sun drying as common household methods of preservation of food. [5]

Question 8

(a) Differentiate between laundering of cotton and synthetic garments. [5]
(b) Explain the steps involved in making a family budget. [5]
(c) Give the details of the information given in a passbook and mention their significance. [5]

Question 9

(a) Your sister is aware of only one responsibility as a consumer i.e. use information wisely. Using appropriate examples, tell her about five other responsibilities. [5]
(b) A wise consumer uses sensible buying methods. Justify the statement. [5]
(c) While cleaning dals, it is found that the shape of grains is not uniform and deep yellow coloured water is observed while washing it. In this context:
(i) give reasons for these observations.
(ii) state the health hazards of consuming such a pulse in your diet. [5]

Question 10

(a) Trace the social development of a child during middle childhood. [5]
(b) Give any five characteristics of cognitive development of a child of five to twelve years with the help of examples. [5]
(c) Why do adolescents suffer from body odour and how do they deal with it? [5]

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