MBOSE Class 12 Question Paper 2022 for Home Science

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HS/XII/A.Sc/HSc/22

2022

HOME SCIENCE

( Theory )

Full Marks : 70
Time : 3 hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

General Instructions :
(i) Write all the answers in the Answer Script.
(ii) Attempt Part—A (Objective-type Questions) serially.
(iii) Attempt all parts of a question together at one place.

( PART : A—OBJECTIVE )
( Marks : 30 )

A. Choose and write the correct answer : 1×6=6
1. The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act was
introduced in the year
(a) 1937
(b) 1954
(c) 1955
(d) 1976

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2. ICDS facilities are provided to the rural population
through
(a) Anganwadis
(b) Mid-day Meal Programme
(c) Schools
(d) Both (b) and (c)

3. A yarn is a strand of fibres laid or twisted by a
process called
(a) twisting
(b) spinning
(c) weaving
(d) carding

4. Rayon is known as
(a) raw silk
(b) artificial silk
(c) natural silk
(d) spun silk

5. Micronutrient deficiencies are referred as
(a) goitre
(b) hidden hunger
(c) protein energy malnutrition
(d) anaemia

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6. Which of the following is immediate cause of under
nutrition?
(a) Inadequate dietary intake
(b) Inadequate education
(c) Inadequate health services
(d) Poor sanitation and hygiene

B. Fill in the blanks : 1×6=6

1. _____ may be intentional or incidental.

2. Rabi crops are sown in the _____ season.

3. _____ are easy to remove when fresh.

4. The chief constituent present in cotton fibre is _____.

5. Marasmus and Kwashiorkor are caused due to _____
deficiency.

6. _____ means cooking food by dry heat without
covering it.

C. Write whether the following statements are True or
False : 1×3=3

1. FPO mark can be seen on the products like electrical
appliances.
2. The fibre taken from the slaughtered animal is called
pulled wool.
3. ‘Protein’ comes from the Greek word ‘proteo’
meaning ‘to take the first place’.

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D. Match Column—A with Column—B : 1×3=3
Column—A Column—B
1. Kharif crop (a) Ascorbic acid
2. Wool (b) Summer
3. Vitamin C (c) Keratin
(d) Winter
(e) Green peas

E. Write on the following in not more than 5 sentences
each : 2×6=12
1. Youth club
2. Applied Nutrition Programme (ANP)
3. Fibres based on length
4. Textured yarns
5. Objectives of cooking
6. Differences between fat-soluble and water-soluble
vitamins

( PART : B—DESCRIPTIVE )
( Marks : 40 )

F. Answer any one of the following : 12
1. (a) Describe the two types of adulteration. 4
(b) Write briefly the principles of community
development. 8

2. (a) Write the importance of kitchen gardening. 6
(b) Discuss the rights of a consumer. 6

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3. (a) What do you understand by ‘standardization
marks’? Why are these marks important? 2+4=6
(b) Advertisement is a powerful medium of mass
communication. Mention three negative and
three positive influences of advertisement on
consumers. 3+3=6

G. Answer any two of the following : 7×2=14
1. Write the physical and chemical properties of silk
fibre. 3½+3½=7
2. What are bleaching agents? Explain the types of
bleaching agents with examples. 1+6=7
3. Define stains. Explain the general methods involved
in stain removal. 1+6=7
4. (a) How can you classify sewing equipments? 5
(b) List down two differences between scissors and
shears. 2
5. (a) Give the classification of yarns. 3
(b) Write in detail about simple yarns. 4

H. Answer any two of the following : 7×2=14
1. Define food. Explain its functions. 2+5=7
2. What is a balanced diet? Explain the factors required
in a balanced diet. 2+5=7
3. What are the different methods of cooking? Explain. 7
4. (a) Differentiate between Kwashiorkor and Marasmus. 5
(b) Write the sources of proteins. 2
5. ‘‘Food groups help the meal planner to provide
balanced meals to the family.’’ Justify. 7
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