ICSE Class 10 Question Paper 2024 Cookery

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COOKERY

Maximum Marks: 100

Time allowed: Two hours

Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.

This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.

The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

Attempt all questions from Section A and any four questions from Section B.

The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets[ ].

SECTION A (40 Marks)
(Attempt all questions from this Section.)

Question 1
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [20]

(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.)

(i) Spoilage of eggs can be delayed by:

(a) Storing under refrigeration

(b) Washing and storing under refrigeration

(c) Storing with narrow end upwards

(d) Storing at high temperature in the slotted racks

(ii) The most effective and expensive household method of preservation:

(a) Pasteurization

(b) Sun drying

(c) Freezing

(d) Making jam and jellies

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(iii) Wood is best used to make the following kitchen equipment:

(a) Rolling pins and stirring spoons

(b) Microwave safe dishes and stirring spoons

(c) Baking trays and skewers

(d) Butcher knife and peelers

(iv) Deficiency of iodine during pregnancy causes:

(a) anaemia

(b) goitre

(c) osteoporosis

(d) diabetes

(v) Which of the following methods will help one to preserve and eat mangoes
even in winter?

(a) Refrigeration

(b) Cooking

(c) Pasteurization

(d) Pickling

(vi) A good quality knife will have:

(a) Long handle and firm grip

(b) Short handle and firm grip

(c) Short blade secured firmly between the handles

(d) Firm grip with well-balanced handle and blade

(vii) Which of the following can be included in clear fluid diet?

(a) Tea

(b) Coconut water

(c) Pineapple juice

(d) Milk

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(viii) The cheaper substitute to meat is:

(a) fish

(b) almonds

(c) egg

(d) peas

(ix) Which of the following is most suitable as microwave cookware?

(a) Shallow, ceramic baking dish with beautiful metallic rim

(b) Shallow, round, glass baking dish

(c) A tall, ceramic coffee mug

(d) A round, shallow, aluminium baking dish

(x) If someone is showing the tendency of weight gain, then calories should be:

(a) increased

(b) decreased

(c) kept normal

(d) decreased with increase in proteins

(xi) The following is widely used for fermenting foods at home and in the food
industry:

(a) Baking powder

(b) Yeast

(c) Moulds

(d) Virus

(xii) Which of the following is a kitchen fixture?

(a) Bottle used for storing spices

(b) The tap on the sink of the kitchen

(c) Absorbent kitchen tissues

(d) Mixer grinder

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(xiii) For whom will you recommend a low calorie, nutrient rich diet?

(a) A construction labourer

(b) A computer programmer

(c) A football player

(d) A student in secondary school

(xiv) Name the kitchen shown in the picture given below which has no work triangle:

(a) Pullman kitchen

(b) Two wall kitchen

(c) Corridor kitchen

(d) L-shaped kitchen

(xv) Match the following:

A. A fluid diet 1. Obesity

B. Low fat diet 2. Diabetes

C. Low salt diet 3. Fever

D. Low sugar diet 4. Hypertension

(a) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

(b) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

(c) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

(d) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

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(xvi) Assertion (A): In spite of many advantages steel may not be good for cooking
some types of food.

Reason (R): Protein rich food sticks to the bottom and burns when steel is
used.

(a) A and R are true.

(b) A and R are false.

(c) A and R are true and R is the reason for A.

(d) A and R are true but R is not the reason for A.

(xvii) Name the disease caused by consuming contaminated food:

(a) Hypertension

(b) Diabetes

(c) Anaemia

(d) Dysentery

(xviii) Which of the following ICMR groups provides protein rich foods?

(a) Cereals and grains

(b) Fruits and vegetables

(c) Pulses and legumes

(d) Fats and sugars

(xix) Which of the following has a higher satiety value?

(a) A glass of juice

(b) A glass of milk

(c) A glass of water

(d) A glass of soft drink

(xx) Which of the following is effective in removing stains from crockery?
(a) Baking powder
(b) Epsom powder
(c) Common salt
(d) Baking soda

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Question 2
Answer all the questions:
(i) What is a work triangle? Explain its importance. [2]

(ii) Sudha is a working lady who uses processed food indiscriminately. Give two [2]
reasons for her to restrict such food in the diet.

(iii) List any two measures, which will be effective in preventing entry of ants in [2]
the kitchen.

(iv) What is pasteurization? List two foods, which are preserved by pasteurization. [2]

(v) Mention an advantage and a disadvantage of using iron cooking utensils. [2]

(vi) What should one consider while planning windows for the kitchen? [2]

(vii) Variety in the meals can make a meal plan more acceptable. List two ways to [2]
introduce variety in meals.

(viii) Write an advantage and a disadvantage of the L-shaped kitchen layout. [2]

(ix) List any two weekly cleaning tasks, which ensure that the kitchen remains [2]
clean.

(x) List at least two changes that one should make in the meal plan during summer. [2]
Why do you recommend these changes?

SECTION B (60 Marks)

(Answer any four questions from this Section.)

Question 3

(i) What is a diet therapy? List at least four ways in which diet can be modified to [5]
be used as therapy.

(ii) Write five most important suggestions for modifying the diet of a pregnant [5]
woman.

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(iii) How do the following affect a meal plan? [5]

(a) Stress

(b) Age of an individual

Question 4

(i) Ravi harvests a large crop of fruits and vegetables from his fields. How should [5]
he store his freshly harvested produce?

(ii) Canning is a very good method of food preservation. Explain any five processes [5]
followed while canning fruits and vegetables.

(iii) Dehydration is a very simple method for preserving food. Explain the process [5]
of dehydration.

Question 5

(i) Asha is just learning to cook. Explain the safety measures she should follow [5]
while using pressure cooker to avoid accidents.

(ii) Explain any five factors that affect the choice of serving equipment. [5]

(iii) How shall one take care of the following? (Minimum three points for each) [5]

(a) Glassware

(b) Silverware

Question 6

Write any five points on the following:

(i) Modular kitchen [5]

(ii) Storage in the kitchen [5]

(iii) Washing centre of the kitchen [5]

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Question 7

(i) Ramesh is a diabetic patient. List any three foods restricted in Ramesh’s diet [5]
and any two foods which can be consumed liberally.

(ii) List any five considerations while planning water supply and drainage of the [5]
kitchen.

(iii) Give any five suggestions of storing milk and grains to a young homemaker. [5]

Question 8

(i) Why should a homemaker plan meal? State any five reasons. [5]

(ii) Write three advantages of each of the following: [5]

(a) Buying from street market

(b) Including seasonal foods in the meal plan

(iii) Rita is an obese teenager trying to lose weight. List any five reasons for Rita’s [5]
obesity.

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