NIOS Sample Question Papers Home Science (321) Class – XII (2010)

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Home Science (321)

Class – XII

Time : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 80

General Instructions :
            (i) There are 39 questions in all and divide section A & B. 
            (ii) Section A in 32 question and all question are compulsory.
           (iii) Section B in three option. Give answers only one option in all question are compulsory.
          

SECTION-A

Q1. Predict one possible consequence of extreme depression in an adolescent and state why this happens.               1

Q2. Who has greater influence on a child during middle childhood a loving parent or a good friend? Why?                     1

Q3. In Batik dyes are applied in cold condition. Justify by giving one reason.              1

Q4. How is weaving and knitting differentiated in terms of care and maintenance?      1

Q5. Write any two advantages of blended fabrics.                        1

Q6. What does the label of ‘Sanforised’ on a fabric indicate?         1

Q7. Give two reasons how food helps regulate body processes.     1

Q8. List two important characteristics of yarn.                               1

Q9. Define ‘Health’ as given by W.H.O.                                            1

Q10. Mention two behaviours seen in adolescents, which will help you to recognize ‘feeling of rebellion’ in them.      1

Q11. How is the ability to classify of a four -year old different from that of a ten year old?                  1

Q12. What happens in the bones of young children, which makes their them strong? What is this process called?         1

Q13. Give two reasons for using Non-conventional sources of energy.                    1

Q14. Name two vocations from the area of Bakery and Confectionery which can be conveniently operated from home.      1

Q15. Tell your friend four delinquent behaviours.                            2

Q16. If you have to examine degradation in environment which four components will you examine?

Q17. Give four advantages of Mercerisation of cotton fabrics.        2

Q18. List four symptoms of fatigue which are caused due to Boredom.                2

Q19. Give two factors that you will keep in mind for selecting a ready made suit for a school going child.    2

Q20. Specify four beneficiaries of Midday Meal Programme (MDMP).                    2

Q21. Why is it important to include carbohydrates in your diet?                          2

Q22. Present four situations which lead you to conclude that a girl is being discriminated against.             2

Q23. Give six reasons why is it important to set up a bio-gas plant?                     3

Q24. Give three tips each for buying and storing eggs.                                        3

Q25. Give six indicators which will help in identifying a juvenile delinquent.      3

Q26. Compare the laundry methods of woolens and cashmillon. Give six points.      3

Q27. What is work simplification? Suggest two ways of simplifying work in the kitchen.             3

Q28. Explain how salt helps in preserving the mango pickle you have made. Also suggest four other ways in which you can preserve mangoes at home.       3

Q29. Explain the factors that influence the selection of an investment scheme by a salaried person.          4

Q30. Give one characteristic each of any four special finishes.                          4

Q31. List any three macronutrients and give two examples each. How do they help promote the health of an individual?           4

Q32. Write eight causes for juvenile delinquency.                                            4

SECTION-B

OPTION-I
(Community Nutrition)

Q33. You have to assess the nutritional status of people living in a village. Give two reasons why you will not use bio-chemical tests.             1

Q34. The water of a village well has excess amount of fluoride in it. Suggest two chemicals you will add in it to make it fit for drinking.         1

Q35. Name two food items that anaemia patient should eat to increase the absorption of Iron? Also name two food items that should be avoided.         2

Q36. There are too many cases of kwashiorkor in the slums. Suggest two low cost foods which the mothers can feed the children to overcome the problem.     2

Q37. What is the effect of IDD on a foetus? Suggest two ways of preventing the incidence of IDD in India.                3

Q38. Describe the weighed intake method of assessment of nutritional status and also state its limitations?              3

Q39. Sixteen year old Leela is suffering from Anaemia. List two causes of this disease and identify six nutrients which could be deficient in her body.     4

OPTION-II

(Home-Based Care for Under-Fives)

Q33. Justify giving two reasons why you need to provide safe drinking water to children coming to a play centre?        1

Q34. Mention possible duration of long term and short term planning.                    1

Q35. Janet clings to her mother and cries when coming to the play center. Which age group does she belong to? Mention three other emotional characteristics of this age group.              2

Q36. Mention four points that you will keep in mind while planning Deepawali theme programme for children at a play centre.          2

Q37. Explain with three examples, the need for play centre home relations.                  3

Q38. List six categories of resources that a community can contribute to a play centre.                3

Q39. Make a checklist of eight points to evaluate indoor play area.                                4

OPTION-III

(Laundry Services)

Q33. Before laundering, what are the two things you will look for in a garment?            1

Q34. Select the most suitable method of washing dirty curtains. Justify your choice.           1

Q35. What method of washing will you use for large and heavy articles? Give the steps of this method of washing.          2

Q36. A white dress was kept with a blue one, when taken out in the next season, it had blue patches. Give a reason and a remedy for the above.      2

Q37. List two main differences between Grease solvents and Grease absorbents. Give one suitable example of each type.       3

Q38. What are blended fabrics? Elaborate in two lines each the blending done at two stages of fabric construction.                 3

Q39. Your friend wants to set up her own laundering unit. What equipments will you suggest that can facilitate the process of laundering?      4

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