MBOSE Class 12 Question Paper 2020 for Home Science

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HS/XII/A.Sc/HSc/20

2020

HOME SCIENCE

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 )

A. Select and write the correct answer : 1×6=6

1. FPO mark can be seen on the products like

(a) jam and jellies

(b) canned foods

(c) electrical appliances

(d) Both (a) and (b)

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2. The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
was started in the year
(a) 1968
(b) 1975
(c) 1978
(d) 1998

3. Wool that can be sheared from the living animal is
called
(a) fleece wool
(b) pulled wool
(c) carpet wool
(d) medium wool

4. An oxidative bleach that can be applied to all fabrics
by varying its concentration is
(a) sodium perborate
(b) hydrogen peroxide
(c) sodium hyposulphite
(d) None of the above

5. Vitamin K is known as
(a) anti-hemorrhagic vitamin
(b) anti-sterility vitamin
(c) anti-rachitic vitamin
(d) dehydrocholesterol

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6. A mineral required for the proper functioning of the
thyroid gland is
(a) iodine
(b) iron
(c) molybdenum
(d) fluoride

B. Fill in the blanks : 1×6=6

1. World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on _____.

2. _____ is a voluntary organisation of local women.

3. Man-made fibres are _____ in nature.

4. _____ is an acidic bleach used to remove rust and
ink stains.

5. Vitamin C is known as _____.

6. _____ is a method where the food is cooked by hot air
in closed chamber.

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

1. Right to Safety indicates the right to fair settlement
and compensation for quality goods and services.

2. The most important constituent of wool fibre is a
protein known as keratin.

3. The daily calorie requirement for an adolescent girl
(16–18 years) is 2060 kcal.

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

Column—A Column—B
1. Adult Education Programme (a) Retinol
2. Silk (b) 1978
3. Vitamin A (c) Fibroin
(d) 1954

E. Write on the following in not more than 5 sentences
each : 2×6=12

1. AGMARK

2. Two major problems faced by consumers

3. Difference between non-thermoplastic and thermo-
plastic fibres

4. Yarn

5. Sources of carbohydrates

6. Benefits of cooking food in a pressure cooker

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

F. Answer any one of the following : 12

1. Define community development. Enumerate the
philosophy of community development. 2+10=12

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2. (a) Explain with suitable examples the three
conditions under which the food is considered
adulterated. 3×2=6

(b) Explain the following : 3+3=6
(i) TRYSEM
(ii) Youth club

G. Answer any two of the following : 7×2=14

1. Write the physical and chemical properties of silk
fibre. 3½+3½=7

2. Write the classification of bleaches and explain the
bleaching agents in detail. 2+5=7

3. Define stain. Classify stain and write down the
precautions you will adopt while removing stains
from any fabric. 1+(2+4)=7

H. Answer any two of the following : 7×2=14

1. Explain the functions of food. 7

2. Define the term malnutrition. Explain various causes
of malnutrition in India. 2+5=7

3. What are the different methods of food preparations?
Explain. 7

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