ICSE Class 10 Specimen Paper 2022 Home Science Semester 2

ICSE SEMESTER 2 EXAMINATION
SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER
HOME SCIENCE
Maximum Marks: 50
Time allowed: One and a half hours
Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
You will not be allowed to write during the first 10 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

(Attempt all questions.)

Question 1

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the
question, Write the correct answer only.) [10]

(i) Shelf life means:

(a) No spoilage of food

(b) deterioration of food after a short period of time

(c) preservation of food

(d) adulteration of food

(ii) __________ fibres are also called wash and wear fabrics.

(a) cotton

(b) silk.

(c) synthetic

(d) wool

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(iii) In West Bengal the glove puppet is called:

(a) Kathputli

(b) Benerputul

(c) Sutoputul

(d) Pavakoothu

(iv) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana is a:

(a) health insurance scheme

(b) productive income generating scheme

(c) financial scheme accessing to bank accounts and pensions

(d) a scheme to safeguard the health of women and children

(v) The method applied in washing of woollen clothes is:

(a) washing by friction

(b) kneading and squeezing method

(c) washing by suction washer

(d) wet cleaning

(vi) Name the stiffening agent used for cotton clothes:

(a) Gum Arabic

(b) Anilline Blue

(c) Rice Starch

(d) Detergents

(vii) The life span of a perishable food is for:

(a) One month

(b) One Year

(c) One to two days

(d) One and a half month.

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(viii) _________ is an example of nonperishable food.

(a) flesh food

(b) milk products

(c) spices

(d) fruits

(ix) Ironing temperature of linen fabric is:

(a) 100o F

(b) 275o F

(c) 450o F

(d) 400o F

(x) What is the full form of HDI?

(a) Human Diabetic Index

(b) Human Default Index

(c) Human Development Index

(d) Human Download Index

SECTION B

(Answer any four questions from this Section.)

Question 2

(i) List any two advantages of soaking clothes prior to washing. [2]

(ii) Enlist any two advantages of applying stiffening agents. [2]

(iii) Discuss any three considerations while laundering of a silk shirt. [3]

(iv) List any three properties of a good laundry soap. [3]

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Question 3

(i) Give any two reasons why steeping of woollen clothes should be avoided. [2]

(ii) Name the fabric and reasons for boiling clothes. [2]

(iii) State any three factors to be kept in mind while starching a fabric. [3]

(iv) List three advantages of blueing clothes. [3]

Question 4

(i) Define food hygiene. [2]

(ii) Suggest any two precautionary measures to be followed by food handlers. [2]

(iii) List three ways of storing eggs to maintain its freshness. [3]

(iv) Enumerate any three ways by which oil acts as a natural preservative in picking. [3]

Question 5

(i) Name two important chemical preservatives permitted and popularly used in the
preservation industry. [2]

(ii) Define perishability of food. [2]

(iii) State any three points to be kept in mind while storing processed cereal products. [3]

(iv) Discuss any three precautionary measures to be followed while refrigerating food. [3]

Question 6

(i) State the meaning of gender discrimination. [2]

(ii) State any two objectives of Beti Bacho Beti Padho. [2]

(iii) Discuss the three features of PMUY. [3]

(iv) List three points to be remembered for writing a brochure. [3]

Question 7

(i) What is the aim of street play? [2]

(ii) Name the two components of AYUSHMAN BHARAT SCHEME. [2]

(iii) Discuss any three causes of child labour. [3]

(iv) Write a short note on women empowerment. [3]
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