ISC Class 12 Specimen Paper Fashion Designing

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SPECIMEN
PAPERS

FASHION DESIGNING PAPER 1
(THEORY)
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Maximum Marks: 70
Time Allowed: Three Hours
(Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper.
They must NOT start writing during this time.)
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Answer all questions in Section A, Section B and Section C.
Section A consists of objective / very short answer questions.
Section B consists of short answer questions.
Section C consists of long answer questions.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
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SECTION A – 14 MARKS

Question 1

(i) Bonded fabrics and Felt fabrics are non-woven fabrics. They do not [1]
_____________ when the fabric is cut.

(ii) When polyester and cotton are mixed then the best properties of both the fibres [1]
are obtained. This process of mixing the two fibres is known as
_____________.

(iii) The saree draped in a dhoti style and worn without a petticoat is known as [1]
_________ saree.

(iv) The fabric made directly from fibres is called ______________. [1]

(v) The lower garment worn by the men of Gaddi tribe is made of patti wool [1]
known as ______________.

(vi) Shruti likes a red kurti while shopping and wants to buy it. She has a doubt [1]
whether the colour of the kurti would stay or not after the wash.
How can Shruti check the colourfastness of the kurti?

(a) By rubbing the red kurti against a white dry cloth

(b) By rubbing the red kurti against a white wet cloth

(c) By rubbing the red kurti against a red dry cloth

(d) By rubbing the red kurti against a red wet cloth

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(vii) Assertion: Pherans worn by Kashmiri women during summer season are made [1]
of cotton.
Reason: Cotton absorbs perspiration and keeps the body cool during summer.

Which one of the following is correct?

(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct
explanation for Assertion.

(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct
explanation for Assertion.

(c) Assertion is true and Reason is false.

(d) Assertion is false and Reason is true.

(viii) During the burning test, silk emits the smell of burning hair because: [1]

(a) it is lustrous.

(b) it is a cellulose fibre.

(c) it is a protein fibre.

(d) it is a polymer based fibre.

(ix) In which one of the following methods of fabric creation, the fabric is created [1]
with one hook?

(a) Knitting

(b) Knotting

(c) Braiding

(d) Crochet

(x) Plastics are used in making raincoats and umbrellas because: [1]

(a) they have good strength and are water resistant.

(b) they are purely natural organic solids.

(c) they are resistant to high temperature.

(d) they are handmade.

(xi) In which type of Spinning method, the solution is extruded into a warm air [1]

chamber where solvent evaporates?

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(xii) Shweta wants to wear a lustrous and smooth gown on her wedding which [1]
should be made of an inexpensive fabric. What kind of fabric should she select
for her wedding gown?

(xiii) Mention any one feature of the type of drape shown in the image given below. [1]

(xiv) Give any one example of the fabric made from the weave shown in the image [1]
given below.

SECTION B – 28 MARKS

Question 2 [4]

Write a short note on any four primary properties of textile fibres.

Question 3 [4]

Briefly explain any four features of a fancy yarn.

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Question 4 [4]

State any four properties that determine the aesthetics of textiles.

Question 5 [4]

Write a short note on the type of fabric construction method in which the technique
of Knotting is used.

Question 6 [4]

(i) Radhika has to dress up in a costume of Edwardian era for a party. Explain
any four costume styles of Edwardian era that Radhika can select from.

OR

(ii) Sapna is a student of fashion designing. She has decided to present her designs
on the Hippie movement in an upcoming fashion show at her college. Explain
any four costume components of Hippie movement that Sapna can showcase
in the fashion show.

Question 7

Rohit went to buy a wedding outfit for himself. The shopkeeper showed him two
varieties of long jackets worn by men in North India. Both these outfits are usually
worn by men on weddings and other formal occasions.

(i) Name the two varieties of long jackets shown by the shopkeeper. [1]

(ii) Explain any three features of these two jackets. [3]

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Question 8 [4]

Identify any one of the traditional textiles shown below. Explain any three features
of it.

(i)

OR

(ii)

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SECTION C – 28 MARKS

Question 9

(i) Explain any two advantages and any two disadvantages of cotton fibres. [4]

(ii) Based on the properties of cotton fibres, write any one application of cotton [3]
fibres each in Household, Medical and Industrial sectors.

Question 10 [7]

Explain the features of Knitted fabric.

Question 11 [7]

Write any seven advantages of Natural dyes over Synthetic dyes.

Question 12 [7]

(i) The Koli fishermen wear a traditional costume which is convenient for fishing.
Draw a sketch of this costume. Write a short note on the components of this
costume.

OR

(ii) One of the types of saree drapes is known as Kodagu style or Kodava attire.
Draw a sketch of this saree drape. Write the steps involved in draping this type
of saree.

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