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KERALA BOARD
QUESTION
PAPER
2025
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Kerala Board of Public
Examinations
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SY-428
Reg. No. : ......................................
Name : ...........................................
SECOND YEAR HIGHER SECONDARY EXAMINATION, MARCH 2025
Part – III Time : 2 Hours
HOME SCIENCE Cool-off time : 15 Minutes
Maximum : 60 Scores
General Instructions to Candidates :
There is a ‘Cool-off time’ of 15 minutes in addition to the writing time.
Use the ‘Cool-off time’ to get familiar with questions and to plan your answers.
Read questions carefully before answering.
Read the instructions carefully.
Calculations, figures and graphs should be shown in the answer sheet itself.
Malayalam version of the questions is also provided.
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Answer any 7 questions from 1 to 8. Each carries 1 score. (7 1 = 7)
1. Identify full fluid diet from the following :
(a) Tea with lemon
(b) Fat free broths
(c) Cereal water
(d) All strained fruit juices.
2. Odd one out :
(a) Pasteurization (b) Canning
(c) Boiling (d) Smoking
3. ________ refers to a direction which is at 45° angles to the warp and weft.
(a) Bias (b) Balance
(c) Selvedge (d) None of these
4. Find out the incorrect statement given below :
(a) Carbohydrates are chemically known as saccharides.
(b) Fats are the carriers of fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin A, D, E and K.
(c) One gram of protein supplies 9 kcal of energy
(d) Marasmic-Kwashiorkor is a mixed form of both Marasmus and Kwashiorkor.
5. If bread : Fermentation
Iodised salt : __________________
6. Systematic representation of realities are called ___________.
(a) Direct purposeful experiences
(b) Contrived experiences
(c) Field trips
(d) Exhibits
7. Expand RDA.
8. Name the variation of satin weave.
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Answer any 3 questions from 9 to 12. Each carries 2 scores. (3 2 = 6)
9. Match the following :
(a) Artificial Silk (1) Polyester
(b) Keratin (2) Silk
(c) Terelene (3) Rayon
(d) Queen of fibre (4) Wool
10. Name any 4 common fabric finishes.
11. Analyse the table given below and complete it :
(a) Anti-haemorrhagic vitamin (a) Vitamin K
(b) Sunshine Vitamin (b) __________
(c) Anti-sterility Vitamin (c) __________
12. Fill these :
Answer any 5 questions from 13 to 18. Each carries 3 scores. (5 3 = 15)
13. Classify and explain types of fever with example.
14. How does meal planning impact overall quality of life ?
15. Evaluate the food preservation methods using low temperature. (Any 3)
16. Write short note on Yarn twist.
17. Explain different extension teaching methods.
18. Describe the importance of finishes on fabrics. (Any 3)
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Answer any 5 questions from 19 to 24. Each carries 4 scores. (5 4 = 20)
19. Distinguish between perishable food and non-perishable food with examples.
20. Find out the causes of obesity and explain. (Any 4)
21. There are certain principles in food preservation. Explain any two.
22. Write short notes on :
(a) Plain weave
(b) Twill weave
23. Mention the advantages of digital printing.
24. Communication is a basic social process. Analyse its importance.
Answer any 2 questions from 25 to 27. Each carries 6 scores. (2 6 = 12)
25. Classify fibres according to its sources. Explain with examples.
26. Differentiate formal education and extension education.
27. Analyse the effect of deficiency of the following :
(a) Calcium
(b) Vitamin ‘A’.
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