ISC Class 12 Sample Paper 2023 Home Science

HOME SCIENCE PAPER 1
(THEORY)
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Maximum Marks: 70
Time Allowed: Three hours
(Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper.
They must NOT start writing during this time).
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Answer all questions in Section A, Section B and Section C.
Section A consists of objective / very short answer questions.
Section B consists of short answer questions.
Section C consists of long answer questions.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
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SECTION A - 14 MARKS

Question 1

(i) The method of cooking fruits and vegetables which preserves nutrients [1]
including water soluble nutrients is called:

(a) Boiling

(b) Grilling

(c) Roasting

(d) Steaming

(ii) When bread turns golden brown on top with the application of heat, it is an [1]
example of:

(a) Coagulation

(b) Dextrinization

(c) Gelatinisation

(d) Smoke Point

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(iii) Eating large amounts of food rapidly, in secret and until uncomfortably full, [1]
despite not being hungry is called:

(a) Bulimia Nervosa

(b) Binge eating disorder

(c) Anorexia Nervosa

(d) Food fads

(iv) Biryani is a preparation of rice with enhanced taste, nutrients, colour and [1]
palatability. It is an excellent example of __________ food.

(a) supplementing

(b) combining

(c) germinating

(d) liming

(v) _________ mark is given to sustainable products. [1]

(vi) Dabu prints have originated in the state of __________. [1]

(vii) The primary aim of ________ schemes is to ensure a clean India. [1]

(viii) Mustard seeds are often adulterated with __________. [1]

(ix) Radha avoids high intake of salt in her raita and salads. Name the ailment [1]
Radha might be suffering from.

(x) Name the period of adulthood which begins at forty and extends till sixty. [1]

(xi) Rita is from Lucknow. She wears beautiful dupattas with embroidery. Name [1]
the embroidery on her dupatta.

(xii) Choose the correct pair from the following options: [1]

(a) Kalamkari – Kashmir

(b) Kani – Andhra Pradesh

(c) Madhubani – Bihar

(d) Patola – Orrisa

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(xiii) Choose the correct pair from the following options: [1]
(a) FPO – Electronics

(b) AGMARK – Gram flour and pulses

(c) Hall Mark – Diamonds

(d) Wool Mark – Hosiery clothes

(xiv) List any one example of a dyed textile. [1]

SECTION B - 28 MARKS

Question 2 [4]
(i) State any two reasons for cooking food.

(ii) List any two principles of cooking.

Question 3 [4]
(i) Mention any two objectives of meal planning.

(ii) Neetu has recently begun a cabbage soup diet. Define the eating pattern
followed by her.

Question 4 [4]
(i) When an egg is boiled, some changes take place. Enlist any two changes.

(ii) List two criteria to be kept in mind while planning meals for pre-schoolers.

Question 5 [4]
(i) Mention any two disadvantages of online banking.

(ii) List any two features of fixed deposit account in a post office.

Question 6 [4]
State any four ways in which an advertisement can mislead the consumers.

OR
Explain any four advantages of consumer education.
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Question 7 [4]

(i) State any two ways of sensitising children towards taking care of the elderly.

(ii) Mention any two psychological changes that occur during old age.

Question 8 [4]

Explain the technique adopted for making a Kantha shawl.

OR

Briefly describe the motifs and the embroidery on Kashidar purses.

SECTION C – 28 MARKS

Question 9

(i) Puberty brings several changes in a young teenager. With reference to the [4]
statement, discuss the role of endocrine system in the development of the
adolescent.

(ii) Enumerate the positive influence of social media on adolescents. [3]

Question 10

Kani weave is an extraordinary expression of art.

(i) Describe the technique adopted for making a Kani shawl. [4]

(ii) Name and describe the different varieties of Kani shawls available. [3]

Question 11

(i) Briefly explain the factors to be kept in mind while planning a meal for the [4]
elderly.

(ii) Briefly explain any three reasons for delinquency amongst adolescents. [3]

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Question 12

Mr. Das has symptoms like excessive thirst, frequent urination and fatigue.

(i) Which ailment is Mr. Das likely to be suffering from? [1]

(ii) Explain any three other symptoms which Mr. Das might experience. [3]

(iii) Mention any three dietary modifications in the diet of Mr. Das. [3]

OR

Mr. Mishra is a middle-aged man who is suffering from hypertension.

(i) Write any three considerations for making a therapeutic diet for Mr. Mishra. [3]

(ii) Suggest a packed lunch for Mr. Mishra. Give suitable reasons for the food [4]
suggested.

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