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TN 11th 2026 Question Paper Home Science
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(c) Information quotient (d) Intellectual quota
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__________ is a sensory motor stage.
(a) Infancy (b) Adulthood
(c) Babyhood (d) Childhood
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__________ increases the digestibility of food.
(a) Irradiation (b) Germination
(c) Fortification (d) Filtration
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The moist heat method which preserves the maximum nutrients is called __________.
(a) Stewing (b) Steaming
(c) Pressure cooking (d) Boiling
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Brine solution is made from __________.
(a) Sugar (b) Salt (c) Alkali (d) Acid
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Nutrients are :
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(c) foods used to cure diseases.
(d) foods that are necessary for good health.
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Fat is needed in the child’s diet to supply :
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Millions of websites are on the __________.
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__________ is an unpleasant emotion that is pre programmed.
(a) Loneliness (b) Fear (c) Failure (d) Shyness
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What is the difference between cliques, crowds and chums ?
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Explain the importance of ‘Evaluation’ in the management process.
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What are the characteristics of good Teaching Aids ?
33. _¯ÂȨ¦nºÄ Hß •UQ¯zxÁ® Áõ´¢ux ? ÂÍUSP.
Why is self-awareness important ? Explain.
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