ICSE Class 10 Question Paper 2024 Home Science

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

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

(i) A wise guide to have an overall view of family income and expenses:

(a) Insurance Policy

(b) Budgeting

(c) Bank Account

(d) Saving

(ii) A work triangle is necessary to improve the __________ of the kitchen.

(a) ventilation

(b) functionality

(c) size

(d) aspect

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(iii) A significant stage or an event in the development of an individual:

(a) Heredity

(b) Growth

(c) Puberty

(d) Milestone

(iv) The areas of cognitive development of a 13-year child focus on:

(a) ideas of cause and effect

(b) logical thinking

(c) symbolical words

(d) object permanence

(v) Pull or strip kitchens are:

1. Where work centres are placed in a row.

2. Work counters are on both sides.

3. No work triangle really exists.

4. Three work centres are on adjacent wall.

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 1 and 3

(c) 2 and 3

(d) 3 and 4

(vi) Rohit cannot visualize letters, has difficulty with basic sentence structure and
poor grammatical awareness. Identify his disability:

(a) Dyscalculia

(b) Dyslexia

(c) ADHD

(d) Dysgraphia

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(vii) Which of the following would help a small room appear larger?

(a) Using dark colour curtains and draperies

(b) Using curtains and draperies with large patterns

(c) Using curtains and draperies that blend with wall colour

(d) Using heavy textured curtains and draperies

(viii) Example of a hygroscopic substance:

(a) Oil

(b) Cumin

(c) Turmeric

(d) Salt

(ix) A form of theatrical performance:

(a) Exhibition

(b) Conference

(c) Street play

(d) Seminar

(x) Clothes suitable for summer are:

(a) dark coloured clothes

(b) cool coloured clothes

(c) light and cool coloured clothes

(d) dashing and bright coloured clothes

(xi) Rapid and large increase in the numbers of a particular species is termed as:

(a) Endangerment

(b) Sex ratio

(c) Population Explosion

(d) Mortality

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(xii) Assertion (A): Cotton is ironed at 400o F.

Reason (R): Cotton is a natural fibre made of cellulose which possess good
heat resistance properties.

(a) A is true but R is false

(b) Both A and R are not true

(c) A and R are true and R is the reasoning for A

(d) Both A and R true but R is not the reasoning for A

(xiii) Ironing temperature for woollen fabrics is:

(a) 200oF

(b) 100oF

(c) 400oF

(d) 150oF

(xiv) Only __________ soaps are used to wash silk garments.

(a) acidic

(b) neutral

(c) medicated

(d) glycerin

(xv) MNREGA 2005 focuses:

(a) to improve women’s learning capacity

(b) to deliver primary health care services

(c) to improve the livelihood and security in rural areas

(d) to prevent the degradation of purity of environment

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(xvi) Choose the correct pair:

A. Sun drying 1. Potatoes, Onions, Yams

B. Convenience 2. Rasin, chips, papad

C. Semi-perishable 3. Meat, fish, chicken

D. Perishable 4. Peas, Jam, Jellies

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

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

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

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

(xvii) Audio visual aid commonly found in the village is called a:

(a) Brochure

(b) Nukkad natak

(c) Slide show

(d) Flyers

(xviii) A good kitchen should have the following features:

(a) dark coloured interior

(b) have no work triangle

(c) well-ventilated and well lit

(d) have a western aspect

(xix) Storage places in the kitchen should be:

(a) damp

(b) dry

(c) clean and dry

(d) unhygienic and damp

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(xx) Roughage plays an important role in our diet. It helps to:

(a) promote brain development

(b) supply essential fatty acid

(c) repair tissues in the body

(d) prevent constipation

Question 2

Answer all the questions:

(i) List any two importance of making a family budget. [2]

(ii) State any two factors affecting the size of a kitchen. [2]

(iii) Define the term language development. [2]

(iv) Name any two types of learning disabilities among children. [2]

(v) State the importance of milk and its products in our diet. [2]

(vi) Why is it important to preserve meat and its products properly? [2]

(vii) Name any two qualities a consumer seeks while selecting a fabric. [2]

(viii) Radha is a nurse who hand washes her uniform every day. Give two reasons [2]
for Radha soaking her uniform before going through the other process of
laundering.

(ix) State the difference between female infanticide and female foeticide. [2]

(x) List any two objectives of DWCRA. [2]

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

Question 3

(i) Explain any five steps of making a budget. [5]

(ii) List any five uses of a carpet in a home. [5]

(iii) Mention any five uses of a modular kitchen. [5]

Question 4

(i) State any five changes that occur in the social behavior of an 8-year-old child. [5]

(ii) List any five symptoms of learning disabilities seen in a 10-year-old child. [5]

(iii) Discuss the role of a peer group in the development of a child. [5]

Question 5

(i) Enumerate any five uses of preserving food at home. [5]

(ii) How does pickling help to preserve fruits, vegetables and meat? [5]

(iii) Discuss any five factors affecting meal planning. [5]

Question 6

(i) Explain any five steps incorporated while laundering a polyester sportswear. [5]

(ii) State any five benefits of purchasing readymade garments. [5]

(iii) List any five benefits of using starch in laundering of clothes. [5]

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Question 7

(i) List any five objectives of UJJWALA YOJANA. [5]

(ii) Discuss any five factors of gender discrimination. [5]

(iii) List any five guidelines of making a poster. [5]

Question 8

(i) List any five advantages of using convenience food. [5]

(ii) Explain the term child abuse. List any four symptoms seen in children who [5]
have been abused.

(iii) Amit is in the fifth grade who is easily distracted in class and is unable to pay [5]
constant attention.

(a) Name the learning disability Amit may be suffering from.

(b) List any other four signs and symptoms of this learning disability.

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