HBSE Class 9 Sample Paper 2026 Home Science

Home Science

Class -IX (2025-26)

Section A

Q1. Home Science mainly helps in:
A. Playing games
B. Managing home and family life
C. Learning painting
D. Watching television

Q2. A nuclear family consists of:
A. Parents, children, and grandparents
B. Only grandparents and grandchildren
C. Parents and their children
D. Uncles, aunts, and cousins

Q3. Which of the following is a human resource?
A. Time
B. Money
C. Energy
D. Skills

Q4. Which nutrient is mainly responsible for body growth and repair?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Fats
C. Proteins
D. Vitamins

Q5. The first step in the process of resource management is:
A. Evaluation
B. Planning
C. Organizing
D. Decision making

Q6. A recent trend in Home Science is:
A. Ignoring skill-based learning
B. Use of modern technology in daily life
C. Focusing only on old methods
D. Avoiding scientific thinking

Fill in the blanks :

7. __________ is the process of using available resources wisely to achieve goals.

8. Waste should be separated into __________ and non-biodegradable before disposal.

9. In case of a minor burn, the affected area should be placed under __________ water
immediately.

Q10. What is the smallest unit of society where a child learns values first?

Q 11. What is the process of using available resources to achieve goals efficiently?

Q 12. Which resource is measured in hours and minutes and must be used wisely?

Assertion and Reason

Q 13. Assertion (A): Proper resource management helps in achieving family goals efficiently.
Reason (R): Planning and organizing are not important in resource management.

Options:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true, but R is false.
D. A is false, but R is true.

Q14. Assertion (A): Cotton is a natural fibre obtained from plants.
Reason (R): Cotton fibres are made from synthetic chemicals.

Options:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true, but R is false.
D. A is false, but R is true.

Q15. Assertion (A): First aid helps in reducing the severity of an injury.
Reason (R): First aid should be delayed until a doctor arrives.

Options:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true, but R is false.
D. A is false, but R is true.

Section-B

Q: 16. What are animal fibers called?

Q: 17. Write the name of fat-soluble vitamins.

OR

Q: By what other name is Vitamin C known?

Q: 18. Define balanced diet.

Q: 19. From which organisms do we get wool?

Q: 20. Write the definition of family according to Super and Keller.

OR

Q: Write the definition of family according to McIver and Page.

Q: 21. What is the meaning of social development?

Q:22. Write the names of five main fields of Home Science.

Section - C

Q: 23. Highlight the importance of girls' education in society.

Q: 24. Write the main difference between growth and development. (3
marks)
Q: 25. Write a short note on development of teeth in children. (3 marks)

Q: 26. Define nutrients. Which nutrients are found in food?

OR

Q: Explain the main functions of carbohydrates.

Q: 27. Explain main types of fibers on the basis of length and also give their
examples.
OR

Q: Explain three main qualities of cotton fiber.

Q: 28.Write main characteristics of resources.

Q:29 . Describe suggestions to reduce paper consumption.

OR

Q-Explain duries of Primary caregiver or primary assistant .

Section - D

Q:30. Explain main sources of obtaining protein and functions of protein.

OR

Q: Describe physical functions of food.

Q:31 Where do we get silk from? Describe main physical characteristics of
silk fiber.

OR

Q. Where do we get silk from? Describe main physical characteristics of
silk fibers.