CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Fashion Studies

FOR CBSE CLASS 12 EXAM PREPARATION

CBSE Class 12 2026
Question Paper ·
Fashion Studies
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT

CBSE Class 12 2026 Question Paper Fashion Studies

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Q.P. Code 361
Roll No.  -   - 
-    
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 ase    -    11   l a
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Please check that this question paper contains 11 printed pages.
(II) -        -    -  -   
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written
on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
(III)       -  24   
Please check that this question paper contains 24 questions.
(IV) m         
         , -o
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(V)  -     15        -     10.15
    10.15   10.30     -     
   -      
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question
paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the
candidates will read the question paper only and will not write any answer
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FASHION STUDIES
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Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 60

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  :
(i)       
(ii)  -     24   : -  - 
(iii) -        -       
(iv)   (6 + 18) = 24   ,   3    ()  
(6 + 11) = 17      
(v)                 
(vi) - :     (30 ) :
(a)    6   
(b)      
(c)       
(d)  /          
(vii) - :     (30 ) :
(a)    18   
(b)   11    
(c)       
(d)  /          

-
(   )

1.       6     4    : 41=4
(i)     ? 1
(ii)       (Personality disorder)      
      ? 1
(iii) SMART   “R”      ? 1
(A)  (Right) (B)  (Realistic)
(C)  (Remove) (D)  (Reflexive)
(iv)          (Formula)       
    ? 1
(A) Ctrl + X (B) Ctrl + C
(C) Ctrl + V (D) Ctrl + Alt + X

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General Instructions :
(i) Please read the instructions carefully.
(ii) This question paper consists of 24 questions in two sections : Section-A
& Section-B.
(iii) Section-A has Objective Type Questions whereas Section-B contains
Subjective type questions.
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(iv) Out of the given (6 + 18) = 24 questions, a candidate has to answer
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(vi) Section-A – Objective Type Questions (30 Marks) :
(a) This Section has 6 questions.
(b) There is no negative marking.
(c) Do as per the instructions given.
(d) Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
(vii) Section-B – Subjective Type Questions (30 Marks) :
(a) This Section has 18 questions.
(b) A candidate has to do 11 questions.
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SECTION
(Objective Type Questions)

1. Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills : 41=4
(i) What is a sentence ? 1
(ii) Mahi is helping her sister to overcome a personality disorder. What
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(A) Ctrl + X (B) Ctrl + C
(C) Ctrl + V (D) Ctrl + Alt + X

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(v) “Entrepreneur”      “entreprendre”     ? 1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 
(vi)                  1

2.   7     5    : 51=5
(i) _________                
    1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 
(ii)          : 1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 
(iii)                , 
   _________  _________         1
(A)    (B)   
(C)    (D)   
(iv)             : 1
(A)   (B)  
(C)  (D)  
(v)          ? 1
(A)   (B)   
(C)    (D)   
(vi)      ? 1
(vii) 1980 .         _________    
   1
3.   7     6    : 61=6
(i)    ()        _________      1
(A) 1/8 (B) 1/2
(C) 2/3 (D) 1/4
(ii)         __________       1
(A)   (B) 
(C)  (D) 

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(v) The word ‘Entrepreneur’ is derived from _______ word “entreprendre”. 1
(A) German (B) Italian
(C) Spanish (D) French
(vi) Name two plants which absorb harmful pollutants from the air. 1

2. Answer any 5 out of the given 7 questions : 51=5
(i) _________ wear closely fitted garments in several layers to effectively
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trap and retain body warmth.
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(A) Ainu
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(C) Eskimos
s e (D) Gilayak
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(ii) The
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was a turban worn by Indian men : ag 1
a (C) Fibula
Kalasaries
(B) Kayabandh
(D) Ushnisha
(iii) Medieval laws restricted the use of fabrics like velvet and laces,
while some colours like _________ and _________ were reserved for
nobility only. 1
(A) Black & White (B) Purple & Gold
(C) Pink & Blue (D) Blue & Gold
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(iv) The following designer works predominantly with fabrics from
Bhagalpur : .co 1
(A) Rahul Mishra
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(B) Amit Aggarwal
(C) Shivanaresh
g la (D) Samant Chauhan
a invented by
(v) The first synthetic dye was 1
(A) Eli Whitney (B) Johan Tobias Mayer
(C) Sir William Perkin (D) Sir Issac Newton
(vi) What is off-shore garment manufacturing ? 1
(vii) In 1980’s the concept of _________ was introduced by corporate sector
in U.S.A. 1

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c. o 6  1 = 61
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(A) 1/8th (B) 1/2th s e m
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(ii) __________ is used to finish the raw edges of fabric. 1
a (A) Pinking shears (B) Scissors
(C) Notcher (D) Cutter

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(iii)        () _____   1
(A) ¼" (B) ½"
(C) 1" (D) 1½"
(iv)           : 1
(A)   (B)  
(C)   (D)  
(v)  (Truing)      1
(vi)                 
  1
(A)    (B)   
(C)     (D)    
(vii) __________      ,           1

4.   6     5    : 51=5
(i)          : 1
(A)   (B)  
(C)   (D)  
(ii)       ? 1
(iii) __________               
        1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) -
(iv)        ? 1
(v)               1
(vi)                 
      1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

5.   6     5    : 51=5
(i)              : 1
(A)    (B)   
(C)    (D)      

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(iii) Seam allowance generally used for sharp curves is 1
(A) ¼" (B) ½"
(C) 1" (D) 1½"
(iv) Trendy Mini Length Skirt is prepared by the following designer : 1
(A) Mary Quant (B) Ann Klein
(C) Stella McCartney (D) Donna Karan
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(v) Define the term ‘Truing’.
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(vi) If the sleeves of a garment pull across the upper arm and cause
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(A) Sleeves are tight (B) Sleeves are loose
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(C) Shoulders are too narrow (D) Shoulders are too wide
(vii) __________ is the fastest method of cutting, but only for firmly woven
fabric. 1

4. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions : 51=5
(i) Mandarin collar is the example of the following type of collar : 1
(A) Flat collar (B) Roll collar
(C) Shirt collar (D) Stand collar
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(ii) Why is test fitting done ?
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(iii) The __________ shirt is loose and airy, made of large foliage prints in
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(A) Dress g la
bright and cheerful coloured cotton fabrics.
(B) Oxford
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(C) Hawaiian
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(D) T-shirt
(iv) Orlon is the trade mark of which fiber ? 1
(v) Name the fabric with wrinkle resistant finish without the application
of chemical. 1
(vi) The following is a special type of fabric applied to the inside of a
garment to give it support and shape. 1
(A) Linings (B) Interlining m
m (C) Interfacing (D) Underlining
c.5.o Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions : .co
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s e g la measurement
g la (i) The sizing system for women are based on the following
for lower garment : a 1
a (A) Waist girth (B) Hip girth
(C) Crotch length (D) Waist to ankle length

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(ii)      --       ? 1
(iii)    ()         1
(iv)                 : 1
(A)  +  (B)  + 
(C)  +   (D)   + 
(v)          1
(A)      (B)       
(C)      (D)  ()    

(vi) ________           1

6.   6     5    : 51=5
(i) _________   :          1
(ii)      ? 1
(iii)                  
  1
(A)    (B) 
(C)   (D)  
(iv)           _____     1
(A)  (B)  
(C)  (D) 
(v) _________              
   1
(vi) _________         1

-
(   )
      5     3    : 32=6
    20-30    
7. “MINTS”     ,          (capitalise)  
    2
8.                
  
    2

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(iii) Give two examples of Silhouettes for women’s dresses. 1
(iv) Colour bleeding can be treated by soaking the fabric in water mixed
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(i) _________ is a French word for women’s innerwear garments. 1
(ii) What is a French Placket ? 1
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9.          2

10.              2

11.           2

  5     3   20-30    : 32=6
12.          2

13.         ? 2

14.  ()                  2

15.           2

16.          2

  3     2   30-50     23=6
17.         3

18.       (features)     3

19.              3

  5     3   50-80    : 3  4 = 12
20.              , ,   
                
      4

21.     ,              
           4

22.                 
  V-      4

23.                4

24.           4
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9. Write two differences between Worksheet and Workbook. 2
10. Define Entrepreneurship development, also mention two characteristics of
Entrepreneurship. 2
11. List the steps involved in a waste management system. 2

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 20-30 words each : 32=6
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16. Differentiate between Fitting ease and Design ease. 2

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20. At different points in history, costumes with varying cuts, silhouettes,
colours and fabrics in various combinations developed in different parts of
world. Broadly classify and explain the different categories of clothing. 4

21. Explain the process of shifting the waist dart to a centre front dart by
using a one-dart bodice block, applying the slash and spread method, with
suitable diagrams. 4

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