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Question Paper 2026

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Maximum Marks: 100

Time allowed: Two hours

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

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

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

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

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

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

Instruction for the Supervising Examiner

Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present in the
Examination Hall.

This paper consists of 12 printed pages.
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SECTION A (40 Marks)
(Attempt all questions from this Section.)

Question 1 [20]
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options.
(Do not copy the questions, write only the correct answers.)

(i) Mr. Sharma has created an emergency fund from his monthly income which
will help him to __________.
(a) buy luxurious items
(b) pay school fees
(c) plan for unexpected expenses
(d) buy groceries

(ii) Meena has purchased an old flat. She needs to insulate her living room with a
suitable home furnishing. Identify the home furnishing that Meena will choose
for her flat.
(a) Wall to wall carpets
(b) Rug
(c) Bedspreads
(d) Table runner

(iii) Lisa’s family has shifted to a new colony. Lisa starts making friends, thus
developing strong bonds. Identify the type of development seen in Lisa.
(a) Emotional
(b) Physical
(c) Social
(d) Language

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(iv) Statement I: The use of internet has increased the risk of online child
exploitation.

Statement II: Children often lack awareness about online safety and privacy.

(a) Statement I is true and Statement II is false.

(b) Statement I is false and Statement II is true.

(c) Both Statements I and II are true.

(d) Both Statements I and II are false.

(v) Assertion (A): Extra-curricular activities are necessary for the overall growth
and development of a child.

Reason (R): An imbalanced diet will have a poor effect on the child’s
extra-curricular activities.

(a) (A) is true and (R) is false.

(b) (A) is false and (R) is true.

(c) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(d) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(vi) Identify the ODD pair:

(a) Pickling – cheese, curd

(b) Sun drying – papad, wafers

(c) Freezing – fish, meat

(d) Refrigeration – custard, cheesecake

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(vii) Choose the relevant statement with reference to the food group depicted in the
picture.

(a) It increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

(b) It absorbs fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K.

(c) It leads to weight loss.

(d) It helps prevent constipation.

(viii) Mrs. Gupta has two children aged 4 and 6 years old. She went to a shopping
mall to buy clothes. Choose the most important factor she should keep in mind
while purchasing their clothes.

(a) Brand name

(b) Design

(c) Colour

(d) Comfort

(ix) Mita wants to restore the original finish of her old wedding silk saree. She needs
to apply __________ to give a glossy look to the saree.

(a) arrowroot starch

(b) gum arabic

(c) washing soda

(d) medicated soap

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(x) The drying technique depicted in the picture is suitable for:

(a) Silk garments

(b) Woolen garments

(c) Cotton garments

(d) Polyester garments

(xi) Choose the correct pairs based on the finishing methods practised on different
fabrics:

1. Cotton A. press at 100oF
2. Silk B. needs little or no ironing
3. Synthetic fabrics C. should be ironed at 100oF
4. Woolen fabrics D. iron at 400oF

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

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

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

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

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(xii) __________ is the process by which food deteriorates in quality due to the
production of toxins which cause illness.

(a) Food preservation

(b) Food hygiene

(c) Food spoilage

(d) Food safety

(xiii) Light coloured upholstery fabrics should be avoided as they make the room
appear small.

(a) True

(b) False

(xiv) Select an appropriate act that addresses the social issue depicted in the image
given below:

(a) MNREGA

(b) PCPNDT

(c) Juvenile justice act

(d) Immoral traffic prevention act

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(xv) Dr. Mithun wears a white coat when he is on duty in the hospital. Identify the
factor affecting the selection of clothes in Dr. Mithun’s case.

(a) Budget

(b) Occupation

(c) Fashion

(d) Fit

(xvi) The communication aid which is used not only for entertainment but also for
spreading social messages is:

(a) Puppet show

(b) Brochure

(c) Pamphlet

(d) Leaflet

(xvii) Which of the following statements about brochures is true?

(a) They are the most affordable form of communication.

(b) They are concise.

(c) They are usually designed in a threefold format.

(d) They can be used as newspaper and magazine inserts.

(xviii) Tina, aged 8, has difficulty in spelling simple words and struggles with reading.
Which learning disorder might she be experiencing?

(a) Dysgraphia

(b) Dyslexia

(c) ADHD

(d) Dyscalculia

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(xix) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-designed kitchen
work triangle?

(a) Uninterrupted workflow

(b) Equal distance between work centres

(c) Easy to move around

(d) Random placement of work centres

(xx) Neha had extra seasonal tomatoes and wanted to make and store homemade
tomato ketchup for over a year. Which of the following preservatives would
help her store it safely for a long time?

A. Salt

B. Sodium Benzoate

C. Oil

D. Potassium Metabisulphite

Choose the correct option:

(a) Both B and C

(b) Both A and B

(c) Both B and D

(d) Both C and D

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Question 2

Answer all the questions:

(i) State the beneficiaries of DWCRA scheme. [2]

(ii) Sneha is planning to install a modular kitchen in her house. Based on this, [2]
mention any two disadvantages she should consider before taking this decision.

(iii) Nikhil frequently eats packaged snacks. List any two disadvantages of [2]
consuming packaged snacks.

(iv) Give two reasons why budgeting is important for every family. [2]

(v) Why are learning disabilities called hidden disabilities? [2]

(vi) Sam bought a tray of eggs from the market. Mention any two ways by which [2]
Sam can keep the eggs fresh.

(vii) State any two principles of meal planning. [2]

(viii) List two signs that indicate a child’s positive social development. [2]

(ix) Give two demerits of NOT soaking kitchen towels before washing them. [2]

(x) Parents must stand as strong pillars in supporting their learning-disabled child. [2]
Mention any two ways how they can be supportive of their child with learning
disability.

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SECTION B (60 Marks)
(Answer any four questions from this Section.)

Question 3
(i) A newly married couple wants to make a budget for their family. As a Home [5]
Science student, guide the couple to choose any five factors they should keep
in mind while formulating a budget.

(ii) Observe the picture given below and answer the questions that follow: [5]

(a) Identify the home furnishing shown in the above picture.

(b) Besides decoration, list any two utilities of the home furnishing
mentioned by you in (a) above.
(c) List any two factors to be kept in mind while selecting the above home
furnishing.

(iii) Discuss any five features of a cooking area in the kitchen. [5]

Question 4
(i) Discuss the impact of having friends in the form of gangs during middle [5]
childhood.

(ii) What is the purpose of a peer group? [5]

(iii) What are the factors affecting the physical development of a child? [5]

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Question 5

(i) After laundering, Ravi’s white shirt has got blue patches all over it. What [5]
precautions could have solved this problem during the process of blueing?

(ii) Explain the steps to be followed while laundering a cotton shirt. [5]

(iii) Write any five characteristics of a good laundry soap. [5]

Question 6

(i) The picture given below is of a theatrical performance popularly used by [5]
students and NGOs. Observe the image and answer the questions that follow:

(a) Name the activity depicted in the picture.

(b) Name two places where this activity can be performed.

(c) Write two aims of this activity.

(ii) Neena is designing a pamphlet for their community project. Suggest five [5]
effective tips for creating a clear and attractive pamphlet.

(iii) Write any five benefits of using Communication Aids. [5]

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Question 7
Write short notes on the following:

(i) Sun drying as a method of food preservation [5]

(ii) Emotional development in middle childhood [5]

(iii) Gender discrimination [5]

Question 8
(i) Explain any five features of the scheme depicted in the image given below. [5]

(ii) ‘Women empowerment is a social movement through which women can gain [5]
power and control their own lives.’
With reference to the above statement, list any five ways by which women can
be empowered.

(iii) According to a recent analysis, the earth is facing an alarming rate of extinction [5]
of wildlife, with over 500 land animals likely to be lost within the next two
decades.
With reference to the above finding, answer the questions given below:

(a) What are endangered species?

(b) List any two reasons for species of animals getting endangered.

(c) Suggest any two conservation measures to protect these species.

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