ICSE Class 10 Question Paper 2020 for Home Science

HOME SCIENCE
(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
(a) What do you mean by emotional development? [2]

(b) State two uses of an A. T. M. card. [2]

(c) How are investments different from savings? [2]

(d) Define the term consumer. [2]

(e) State any two objectives of consumer education. [2]

Question 2
(a) State two advantages of opening a bank account. [2]

(b) What is meant by meal planning? [2]

(c) What is the difference between secondary and tertiary colours? [2]

(d) State the kind of curtains to be chosen for a room with a low ceiling. [2]

(e) What do you mean by a work triangle? [2]

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Question 3

(a) Define the term budget. [2]

(b) State any two advantages of payment by cheque. [2]

(c) List any two advantages of physical exercise. [2]

(d) State the nutritional contribution of pulses and legumes. [2]

(e) State the necessity of consuming raw fruits and vegetables. [2]

Question 4

(a) State two causes of food spoilage. [2]

(b) List any two ways of serving food hygienically. [2]

(c) Name any two types of family budget. [2]

(d) Mention two reasons of price variation of a product in a market. [2]

(e) State any two precautions followed while blueing clothes during the laundry [2]
process.

SECTION B (60 Marks)

Attempt any four questions from this Section

Question 5

(a) Mention the factors to be kept in mind while planning doors and windows for [5]
the kitchen.

(b) Discuss the importance of curtains in the home. [5]

(c) What kind of light and colour should be applied in the bedroom? [5]

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Question 6
(a) What are the factors affecting a family budget? [5]

(b) List any five points to be remembered while writing a cheque. [5]

(c) Briefly explain the concept of a recurring deposit. [5]

Question 7

(a) Describe how social development forms an integral part of a child’s development. [5]

(b) What role does negative and positive peer pressure play on an adolescent? [5]

(c) State the factors affecting physical development in a child. [5]

Question 8

(a) What is the role of seasonal food and occasion in planning a meal for the family? [5]

(b) Discuss the importance of appropriate nutrition during adolescence. [5]

(c) List five ways by which time, energy and money can be saved during meal
planning. [5]

Question 9

Write short notes on:

(a) Storage of non perishable food [5]

(b) Effect of advertisements on consumers [5]

(c) Harmful effects of kesari dal [5]

Question 10

(a) Discuss the method of washing a silk saree. [5]

(b) Explain any five consumer rights. [5]

(c) List any five procedures to be followed in the safe storage of food. [5]

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