MBOSE Class 12 Question Paper 2023 for Home Science

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2023

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 )

A. Choose 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 right to redressal means the right of a consumer
to

(a) a fair settlement and compensation for faulty
goods

(b) make representation against any malpractice

(c) have access to a variety of products

(d) be protected against harmful products

3. Stain caused by milk is

(a) vegetable stain

(b) grease stain

(c) animal stain

(d) All of the above

4. Potassium permanganate is the most effective agent
for bleaching

(a) grease stain

(b) perspiration stain

(c) blood stain

(d) None of the above

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5. Which one of the following is an energy-yielding food?

(a) Fish

(b) Green-leafy vegetables

(c) Dried fruits and nuts

(d) Green tea

6. The daily dietary requirement (according to
ICMR-2020) of infants of 6–12 months old in terms of
calories is

(a) 680 calories

(b) 400 calories

(c) 200 calories

(d) 100 calories

B. Fill in the blanks : 1×6=6

1. The ——— Programme was started in collaboration
with CARE.

2. A mineral required for the proper functioning of
thyroid gland is ———.

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3. Silk is a ——— fibre.

4. The liberation of oxygen is the basic principle of
——— bleaches.

5. Green vegetables are the rich sources of
vitamin ———.

6. The full form of UNICEF is United Nations ———.

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

1. DRDA is responsible for the implementation of
TRYSEM.

2. Cotton is a cellulose fibre.

3. Iron is a mineral constituent of bones.

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

Column—A Column—B

1. Calcium deficiency (a) ICDS

2. Supplementary nutrition (b) Kwashiorkor

3. Ignites abruptly (c) Rickets

(d) Cotton

(e) Rayon

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

1. Intentional Food Adulteration

2. Reducing bleaches

3. Balanced diet

4. Properties of cotton

5. Vitamin C deficiencies

6. Objectives of ICDS

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

F. Answer any one of the following : 12

1. (a) Explain the principles of community
development. 8

(b) What are the main objectives of community
development? 4

2. (a) Discuss the different rights of a customer. 6

(b) Write briefly on Adult Education Programme. 6

3. (a) Write on the importance and layout of kitchen
gardening. 4+4=8

(b) Explain how compost pit can be made. 4

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

1. Classify fibre on the basis of its origin and length.
3½+3½=7

2. Write about the classification of bleaches. Explain
the different types of bleaches with examples. 3+4=7

3. Describe the different types of stains. Explain how to
remove (a) curry stain and (b) lipstick stain. 3+(2+2)=7

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4. Give the classification of yarns and explain the types
of yarns. 3+4=7

5. List the different types of sewing equipments.
Explain about the cutting equipments with the help
of diagrams. 2+5=7

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

1. Classify foods according to the various food groups. 7

2. Define malnutrition. Enumerate the different causes
of malnutrition. 2+5=7

3. (a) Give the differences between balanced diet and
therapeutic diet. 3½

(b) Write about the nutritional requirements during
infancy (0–2 years). 3½

4. What are vitamins? Write about the importance and
food sources of vitamin D. 2+(2½+2½)=7

5. (a) Write in brief about the reasons why we cook
food. 2

(b) What are the different methods of food
preparation? Explain each in detail. 5

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