CBSE Class-XII Home Science Test Paper 2010

SUBJECT : HOME SCIENCE

Class-XII

DURATION : 3 hrs.

M.M. : 70

General Instructions:-

1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks for each question are indicated against it.
3. Read each question carefully and answer to the point.
4. All parts of a question should be attempted together.

1- List two functions performed by clothing to
enhance your personality. [1]

2- Write two ways of disguising the figure
flaws by the use of colour. [1]

3- Why is it important to use principles of designs in
mind while selecting or producing a dress? [1]

4- What is the importance of consumer education?
[1]

5- What are fringe benefits? In which income are these
included? [1]

6- Write two ways of maintaining balance between income
and expenditure. [1]

7- Write one advantage and one disadvantage of hired
help. [1]

8- List two barriers against disease germ. [1]

9- Name the device used for detecting a) blindness b)
deafness [1]

10- Mention one chemical and one biological quality of
safe drinking water. [1]

11- Canned foods have been declared adulterated by PFA.
Indicate two possible bases for this declaration. [1]

12- How do cultural feelings of a family influence its
meal planning? [1]

13- Meal Planning can bring economy of resources, How?
[2]

14- Write four points you will keep in mind for
hygienic handling of food. [2]

15- State two changes in the life of three year old
child when a new born arrives. Mention one negative emotion felt
by the child and state the reason for this emotion. [2]

16- In what four ways does ICDS help in caring f

or a
nursing mother? [2]

17- Your servant is going to purchase a medicine for an
ailment. What instructions will you give to him before making
the purchase? [2]

18- Your uncle is a business man. He wants to invest
his savings. Suggest any two safe methods of investment. Give
two advantages of each scheme. [2]

19- Which four points would you keep in mind while
buying clothesfor a young teacher? [2]

20- With the help of illustration explain the effect of
broken line on personality. [2]

21- Knowledge of food and nutrition can lead to both
self and wage employment. Give two opportunities of each.
[2]

22- Give six points you would consider while choosing
clothes for an infant. [3]

23- What is the criteria of judging a readymade
garment? [3]

24- Your neighbour met with an accident by the use of a
defective brand new mixer grinder. What are her rights in this
context? How can COPRA help her? [3]

25- What are advantages of keeping a daily account? How
can we maintain it? [3]

26- Atithi has got hurt with a rusted knife. Name the
disease she may suffer from. Write symptoms and prevention of
the disease. [3]

27- List three main areas of physical development in
which changes take place during the first three years of a
childs life? Give one characteristics of each area. [3]

28- Name the adulterant use to adulterate mustard oil.
What are its two ill effects on health? Give one simple test for
detection of adulteration in mustard oil? [3]

29- Describe the use alum and chlorine tablet for
purifying water. Which of the two methods is better and why?
[3]

30- Why are pregnant ladies more susceptible to
nutritional deficiencies? Which food do they need more and why?
Which two points other than nutritional adequacy are needed to
be considered while planning a meal for her? [4]

31- Who are socially disadvantaged children? Identify
the needs of these children and how can we help them?
[4]

32- What are standard marks? List two ways by which a
manufacturer can cheat consumers by improper use of standard
mark. Name the organization who can give a standard mark. How
are these marks important for a consumer? [4]

33- Write two qualities of wool which makes it fit for
winters. Outline the steps of laundering wool. Write two
precautions to keep in mind while storing woolens? [4]

Tips

1. Read the question paper carefully.

2. Attempt all the question serialwise.

3. Complete the question paper atleast 20 minutes

before so that a thorough revision can be done.