MBOSE Class 12 Question Paper 2021 for Home Science

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HS/XII/A.Sc/HSc/21

2021

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 Questions) serially.
(iii) Attempt all parts of a question together at one place.

( PART : A—OBJECTIVE )
( Marks : 30 )
SECTION—I

A. Select and write the correct answer : 1×6=6
1. The Applied Nutrition Programme (ANP) was started
in collaboration with
(a) Ministry of Health
(b) World Health Organization (WHO)
(c) CARE
(d) UNICEF

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2. This Programme was launched to eradicate illiteracy
among adults. It is referred as
(a) ICDS
(b) TRYSEM
(c) NAEP
(d) CARE

3. The basic unit for all textile products is
(a) fibre
(b) yarn
(c) fabric
(d) acrylic

4. This is an example of a reducing bleach. It is
(a) sodium hypochlorite
(b) sodium hyposulphite
(c) sodium perborate
(d) hydrogen peroxide

5. The most concentrated source of energy in our
diet is
(a) carbohydrates
(b) protein
(c) fats
(d) minerals

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6. Obesity is a symptom of
(a) normal nutrition
(b) undernutrition
(c) overnutrition
(d) None of the above

B. Fill in the blanks : 1×6=6

1. _____ development is technically aided and locally
organized self-help.
2. _____ is the grading and quality control of
agricultural and allied commodities.
3. A _____ is a spot or localized discolouration left on
fabric.
4. _____ is the chief constituent of woollen fibre.
5. The amount of energy required by the body at rest
is known as _____ metabolism.
6. Vitamin _____ is involved in the enzymatic system of
the clotting factor.

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

1. The Consumer Protection Act helps the aggrieved
consumers to seek legal redressal.
2. Vegetable fibres found in the cell walls of plants are
cellulosic.
3. Cooking food by exposing it directly to red heat is
known as deep frying.

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D. Match Column—A with Column—B : 1×3=3

Column—A Column—B
1. Youth club (a) Sericin
2. Silk (b) Incomplete protein
3. Eggs (c) Young farmers
(d) Complete protein
(e) Mahila Mandals

E. Write on the following in not more than 5 sentences
each : 2×6=12
1. Food adulteration
2. Midday Meal Programme
3. Regenerated fibres
4. Oxidizing bleaches
5. Therapeutic diet
6. Iodine deficiency

( PART : B—DESCRIPTIVE )
( Marks : 40 )
SECTION—II
F. Answer any one of the following : 12
1. (a) Write the objectives of community development. 4
(b) Enumerate the guiding principles of community
development. 8

2. (a) Explain the rights of a consumer. 6
(b) Discuss the challenges faced by a consumer. 6

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3. Discuss the following community development
programmes : 6+6=12
(a) TRYSEM
(b) Mahila Mandal

G. Answer any two of the following : 7×2=14
1. Classify fibre based on its source. 7
2. Explain the characteristics of yarn. 7
3. Given a piece of fabric, how would you go about
identifying the component fibres? 7
4. Discuss ‘stains’ under the following heads :
(a) Classification of stains 3
(b) General methods involved in stain removal 4
5. With the help of a neat diagram, show the various
parts of a sewing machine. 7

H. Answer any two of the following : 7×2=14
1. Explain the following terms :
(a) Nutrition and health 22+2+2=4
(b) Balanced diet 3
2. Discuss the food sources, functions and deficiency
diseases of vitamin A. 2+2+3=7
3. Write about the nutritional requirements during
adolescence. 7
4. What is malnutrition? Discuss any one form of
protein energy malnutrition. 2+5=7
5. (a) Enumerate the different methods of cooking. 3
(b) Explain ‘air’ as a medium of cooking. 4
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