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MODEL
QUESTION PAPER
II PUC
2024
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MODEL QUESTION PAPER (2023-2024)
2nd YEAR PUC
SUBJECT: HOME SCIENCE (67)
TIME: 3 HOURS 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 70
TOTAL NUMBER OF QUESTIONS: 48
General Instructions:
The question paper contains four parts A, B, C and D. Part A consists of three sections
I, II & III. Part D consists of two sections – I and II.
All the parts are compulsory.
PART A
I.Select the correct alternative from the choices given: 15 x 1 = 15
1. ____________ is the quality which an object acquires only when light falls on it.
a) Colour, b) Texture, c) Pattern, d) Line
2. Children’s emotions are intense, transitory, appear frequently and last for a few
minutes during _______years.
a) Early childhood, b) Late childhood, c) Adolescence, d) Infancy
3. Meaning of Adulthood:
a) To grow to maturity, b) growing years, c) grown to full size & strength,
d)foundation age
4. A person who is very knowledgeable or skillful in a particular area.
a) Enabler, b) Therapist, c) Guide, d) Expert
5. According to Piaget, the cognitive ability of an adolescent to analyse the validity of
different ways of reasoning and can test hypothesis is known as ___________.
a) Hypothetical Deductive reasoning, b) Propositional Thought,
c) Abstract Thinking, d) Perception
6. Government of India has launched several nutrition related programs to prevent,
manage and eradicate malnutrition. Among the following, which is a Central
Government initiative?
a) Anna Bhagya, b) Public distribution system, c) Ksheera bhagya, d) Bisi oota
7. This person primarily helps people within a local community to identify their social
needs.
a) An Expert, b) A Teacher, c) Community development facilitator, d) A Guide
8. Which among the following textiles are characterised by weaving of separately dyed
warp and weft yarns to create motifs.
a) Dacca Muslin, b) Chanderi, c) Pochampalli, d) Patola
9. ____________ refers to people living in one geographical location.
a) Community, b) Family, c) Market areas, d) Locality
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10. An extension leader should act as a ___________ between the group or community
for accomplishing change in knowledge, attitude and skill.
a) Solution giver, b) Catalyst, c) Process helper, d) Resource linker.
11. ___________is an example of natural plant dye.
a) Carmine, b) Indigo, c) Coal, d) Red stone
12. Match the Bank accounts in column A with the respective characteristic feature in
column B.
Column A Column B
i) Current Account A) Encourages people who cannot deposit in lump sum.
ii) Savings Bank Account B) Appropriate for people who can deposit in lumpsum
iii) Recurring Deposit C) Operated by Business sections
iv) Fixed deposit D)Encourages individuals to save
Choose the correct option:
a) i-B, ii-C, iii-D, iv-A
b) i-C, ii-D, iii-A, iv-B
c) i-A, ii-B, iii-C, iv-D
d) i-C, ii-A, iii-D, iv-B
13. A person who help the community to establish and find the means of achieving
goals.
a) Enabler, b) Therapist, c) Guide, d) Expert
14. A _________ diet consists of transparent liquid foods in the treatment of disease.
a) Clear fluid , b) Full fluid, c) soft, d) Bland
15. This is an estimate of nutrients consumed daily to ensure the requirements of all
individuals in a given population.
a) Recommended Dietary allowance, b) Food group, c) Dietary guidelines,
d) Balanced Diet
II. Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate word / words from those
given in the bracket: 5X1=5
(Community Organisation, Late Childhood, Figure, Adolescence,
Economic, Self Help Features)
16. During ___________, boys are superior to girls in skills involving the grosser muscles
like running, swimming, etc.
17. There is rapid physical growth during ___________ period.
18. One of the key points in selection for clothing of a pre-schooler.
19. The ___________ dimension of community is the various ways and means of
production and allocation of scarce and useful goods and services.
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20. ____________ are created for effective implementation of developmental
programmes.
PART B
III ANSWER ANY FIVE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 5 X 2 = 10
21. List the Saving institutions.
22. State any two responsibilities of a consumer.
23. What is Value?
24. List the significance of Five Food group system.
25. List any four developmental tasks for Adolescence.
26. Write a note on Pashmina textiles.
27. Mention characteristics of late adulthood
28. “Middle age is an awkward age”. Justify the statement.
29. Enlist the characteristics of community development.
PART C
IV ANSWER ANY FIVE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 5 X 3 = 15
30. What are Chit funds? Explain any one type of chit funds.
31. List the Principles of Design. Explain any one in detail.
32. What is the standardisation mark used for jams and jellies? Why do you think this
mark is necessary?
33. Explain briefly the characteristics of Children’s gang.
34. Write a note on emotional development during late childhood.
35. Discuss the key points for selecting clothing for adults.
36. List the characteristics of colours.
37. Explain the features of Kashida embroidery.
38. What is Block printing?
V PART D
I ANSWER ANY FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 4 X 5 = 20
39. List the Elements of art. Explain any three in detail.
40. Define Meal planning. Explain any three factors affecting meal planning.
41. List the different types of Food losses. Explain any three in detail.
42. Explain ICDS and PDS.
43. Explain the physical development during Adolescence.
44. List the Chemical finishes. Explain any two in detail.
45. Explain any five types of leaders with examples.
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46. Write a note on community development facilitator’s role as an Enabler in
community development.
II ANSWER ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1X5=5
47. Imagine you are a Nutritionist; an adolescent girl seeks your help.
A) She has been complaining of tiredness and she looks pale. What will be your
suggestions to improve her diet?
B) Explain her about the importance of various nutrients needed during
adolescence.
48. If you are given a gray good:
A) How can you change permanently the appearance and durability of the fabric to
make the fabric whiter to enhance dyeing / printing?
B) List any two objectives of Finishing the fabric.
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