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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Home Science Set 4 with Solutions
Time Allowed: 3 hrs
Max. Marks: 70
General Instructions:
- All questions are compulsory.
- There are total 35 questions.
- Question paper is divided into three Sections A, B and C.
- Section A has question no. 1 to 18 (multiple choice questions) and are of 1 mark each. Questions no. 14 to 18 are case-based questions
- Section B has question no. 19 to 25 of 2 marks each and question no. 26 to 29 of 3 marks each.
- Section C has question no. 30 to 33 of 4 marks each and question no. 34 and 35 are of 5 marks each.
- Internal choices are given in some questions.
- Support your answers with suitable examples wherever required.
Section A
Section A consists of 18 questions of 1 mark each
Question 1.
Meaningful work includes which of the following? [1]
I. Increased levels of Commitment
II. Satisfaction
III. Fulfillment
IV. Empowerment
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II
(b) I, II, III and IV
(c) II and III
(d) II, III and IV
Answer:
(b) I, II, III and IV
Question 2.
Nisha owns a food processing centre where she makes products such as bread, biscuits, ice cream, cakes and kulfi. These foods are a type of …………… [1]
(a) processed foods
(b) formulated foods
(c) food derivatives
(d) minimally processed foods
Answer:
(b) formulated foods
Question 3.
Human Development Index was developed by which of the following organisations? [1]
(a) UNESCO
(b) United Nations
(c) UNICEF
(d) WTO
Answer:
(b) United Nations
Question 4.
Which among the following are the skills required by a professional during food production? [1]
(a) Expertise in cooking
(b) Knowing the nature and properties of foodstuff
(c) Nutritional content and its analysis
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above
Question 5.
Match the following.
List I | List II |
A. Red Ribbon Express | 1. Tamil Nadu |
B. SARI | 2. Kanyakumari |
C. SEWA | 3. Gujarat |
D. Community Radio | 4. Delhi University in North Delhi |
Codes
A | B | C | D | |
(a) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
(b) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
(c) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
(d) | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Answer:
(b) 2 1 3 4
Question 6.
Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). [1]
Assertion (A) “Economically, socially, and politically, ICTs are demonstrating their transformative power.”
Reason (R) “Telecommunication technologies and digital broadcast enable a range of economic and public services, each distinct and impactful.”
Codes
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Answer:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Question 7.
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is an umbrella term that includes computer hardware and software digital broadcast and telecommunications technologies, ICTs have been used for informing people. In both poor and wealthy countries, mobile phone use has enabled and facilitated the expansion of market, social business and public services. [1]
Which of the following is correct regarding the definition of Information and Communication Technologies?
(a) It refers to the use of hardware and software for processing information.
(b) It refers to the use of hardware and software for distribution of useful information.
(c) It refers to the use of principles of physical sciences and social sciences for processing of information of many kinds.
(d) It refers to the use of hardware and software for storage, retrieval, processing and distributing information of many kinds.
Answer:
(d) It refers to the use of hardware and software for storage, retrieval, processing and distributing information of many kinds.
Question 8.
Anganwadi is the component of which of the following? [1]
(a) ICDS
(b) Montessori Schools
(c) Nehru Yuva Kendra
(d) NSS
Answer:
(a) ICDS
Question 9.
Match the following. [1]
List I | List II |
A. Preserved foods | 1. Frozen peas |
B. Minimally processed foods | 2. Probiotics |
C. Functional foods | 3. Trimming |
D. Medicinal foods | 4. Low sodium salts |
Codes
A | B | C | D | |
(a) | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
(b) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
(c) | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
(d) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Answer:
(a) 1 3 2 4
Question 10.
Which of the following skills are not required for an Early Childhood Professional? [1]
(a) Interest in children and their development.
(b) Knowledge about needs and capabilities of young children.
(c) Capacity and motivation for interacting with children.
(d) Having the same approach towards every child.
Answer:
(d) Having the same approach towards every child.
Or
Name the term that means the number of customers/consumers who visit any given space such as a store or a mall. [1]
(a) Consumer footfall
(b) Consumer forum
(c) Consumer behavior
(d) Consumer product
Answer:
(a) Consumer footfall
Question 11.
What is the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)? [1]
(a) An organisation linking women to corporate for job opportunities.
(b) A government organisation providing mental health services to self-employed women.
(c) A well-known trade union of women informal workers in India.
(d) An association of women offering counselling and trading to acquire better job opportunities.
Answer:
(c) A well-known trade union of women informal workers in India.
Or
Which of the following aspects is not considered to measure women’s empowerment? [1]
(a) Women’s mobility
(b) Women’s freedom from family domination
(c) Women’s economic security and contribution to family support.
(d) Women’s participation in the reproductive role.
Answer:
(d) Women’s participation in the reproductive role.
Question 12.
In order to pursue a career in Laundry Management, an individual must have knowledge in which of the following? [1]
I. The fibre content of the material.
II. Yam and fabric production technique.
III. The colours and finishes of the material in terms of the effect of care required.
IV. Knowledge of the whole process involved.
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) I, II and III
(d) I, II, III and IV
Answer:
(d) I, II, III and IV
Question 13.
Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). [1]
Assertion (A) “NGOs and civil societies, as consumer organisations, play a crucial role in maintaining checks and balances against unethical business practices.”
Reason (R) “The legal recognition granted by the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 has empowered organisations of this nature.”
Codes
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Answer:
(d) A is false, but R is true
Read the passage carefully and answer question no 14 to 18.
Public Health Nutrition is the field of study that is concerned with promotion of good health through prevention of nutrition-related illnesses/ problems in the population, and the government policies and programmes that are aimed at solving these problems. Public health nutritionists/professionals use large scale, organised and multidisciplinary approaches to solve the problems that affect the population i.e., large number of people for whom group action is necessary. Therefore, this field is multidisciplinary in nature and is built on the foundations of biological and social sciences.
It differs from other fields of nutrition e.g. clinical nutrition and dietetics, because the professionals are required to address problems of the community/public specially the vulnerable groups.
Question 14.
Public Health Nutrition covers which of the following aspects? [1]
I. Prevention of nutrition-related illness
II. Government policies and programmes
III. Problems in population
IV. Promotion of good health
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) II, III and IV
(d) I, II, III and IV
Answer:
(d) I, II, III and IV
Question 15.
Which of the following parameters must be considered by a professional while solving nutritional problem? [1]
I. Identifying the problem and its magnitude.
II. Understanding the causes of the problem.
III. Plan strategies to tackle the problems and implement it.
IV. Evaluate the impact.
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II
(b) III and IV
(c) II and IV
(d) I, II, III and IV
Answer:
(d) I, II, III and IV
Question 16.
Which one of the following factors are not related to nutritional problems? [1]
(a) Availability of financial resources
(b) Price of food stuffs
(c) Healthcare
(d) Social hierarchy
Answer:
(d) Social hierarchy
Question 17.
A ……………. is a specific group of people who share common characteristics. [1]
(a) population
(b) demography
(c) community
(d) society
Answer:
(c) community
Question 18.
Public Nutrition can be describes as an art and science of which of the following through organised efforts of the society? [1]
(a) Promoting health
(b) Preventing diseases
(c) Prolonging life
(d) All of these
Answer:
(d) All of these
Section B
Section B consists of 7 questions of 2 marks each and 4 questions of 3 marks each
Question 19.
Roshan has established his own ready-to-eat food processing centre. Which are some of the foods he can keep in his centre? Also what are some ways in which he can prepare those foods? [1+1]
Answer:
Roshan can keep pre-packed and ready-to-eat meals in his centre such as breads, biscuits, ready-to-eat curries, jams, etc.
Ready-to-eat foods are manufactured using a variety of processes and technologies. Simple traditional methods are still used while newer processes and technologies are employed to produce processed foods in bulk.
Question 20.
What are juvenile delinquents? [2]
Answer:
Children who are ‘in conflict with law’ are called juvenile delinquents. They are basically those who have been caught by the police for violating the Indian Penal Code. In other words, they are arrested by the police because they have committed and are accused of a crime.
Question 21.
What is Analogous Harmony? [2]
Or
In fabric, what is the meaning of shape? [2]
Answer:
Analogous Harmony refers to a colour combination using two or three hues that lie side by side on the colour wheel. Use of four or more hues may create a jumble unless each one is in very small quantity.
Or
In fabric, shape or form refers to the fall or drape of the material, to the shape of ornamentation, patterns and motifs and to the type of placement or repeat, that is, the final pattern formation. It represents the silhouette, cut and final detailing in apparel.
Question 22.
Raghu has checked in the Horizon Hotel. He has now been allocated a room and is been taken care of. This phase of accommodation of Raghu falls in which stage of Guest Cycle in hospitality management? [2]
Or
Trisha wants to purchase a pure silk fabric. But she is unsure of its quality. What should she do in order to ensure its authenticity and quality?
Answer:
Raghu comes under occupancy stage of Guest Cycle of hospitality management. At this stage, various services are provided as per the guest’s requirements, ensuring security of the guest and coordination of various guest services. To obtain and retain customer loyalty is the priority of any service provider in hospitality industry.
Or
In order to ensure the authenticity of the silk, Trisha should buy silk with Silk Mark. This is a quality assurance label which gives guarantee of pure silk. Additionally, it also serves as a brand for generic promotion of pure silk. This mark ensures 100% natural silk.
Question 23.
What is meant by ironing? Which are the most inexpensive and basic irons used in day-to-day life? [1+1]
Answer:
Ironing is the process of smoothening out wrinkles in the clothes created during use or washing. Dry irons are the most basic ones and are typically quite inexpensive. They are lightweight and have basic controls.
Question 24.
Write a note on SARI. [2]
Answer:
Sustainable Access in Rural India (SARI) was initiated in the state of Tamil Nadu. Under this project, around 80 tele-centres were established that offer a range of services including basic computer education, e-mail, web browsing and various e-government services including the provisions of certificates.
Question 25.
“EDUSAT, initially established with a primary focus on serving the education sector, has played a pivotal role in advancing opportunities, could you please discuss the significance of EDUSAT’s role”. [2]
Answer:
EDUSAT fulfills the demand for an interactive satellite based distance education system in India. The satellite based distance education system enables virtual classrooms at rural and remote locations across the country.
Question 26.
(a) Mention some factors responsible for extinction of traditional occupations in India.
(b) Mention some areas that require the revival and sustaining of the indigenous knowledge, know-how and skills. [2+1]
Answer:
(a) Some of the factors responsible for the extinction of traditional occupations in India are
- Despite having the richest tradition of arts and crafts, these traditional works are dying out due to mass-produced goods.
- The major constraints causing this include illiteracy, general socio-economic backwardness, slow progress in implementing land reforms and inadequate or inefficient finance and marketing services.
(b) The areas that require revival and sustaining of the indigenous knowledge, know-how and skills are
- Design innovations
- Preservation and refinement strategies
- Use of eco-friendly raw materials
- Establishment of training facilities.
Question 27.
(a) Write a note on Food technology.
(b) What is Food fortification? [2+1]
Answer:
(a) Food technology is the application of food science to the selection, storage, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution of safe, nutritious, wholesome, desirable as well as affordable, convenient foods. Food technology uses the knowledge of food science and food engineering to produce varied foods.
(b) Food fortification is the process of deliberately adding the required nutrient to the commonly consumed food item.
Question 28.
Write a note on hospital laundry. [3]
Or
Discuss the main methods of washing in a machine. [3]
Answer:
The hospital laundry takes care of hygiene, cleanliness and disinfection. Many hospitals have started using disposables linen, due to the threat of infection, which are destroyed by burning. Most of the articles in hospitals are made of cotton and are dyed (in colours specific to the hospital and department) with excellent wash-fast dyes. The daily laundry emphasises mainly on cleanliness of cotton materials. Stubbon stains may be neglected and starching and whitening are also not done. Even the ironing and pressing may not be done to perfection. Sometimes repair and mending and condemnation of unusable material are not done in hospital laundry.
Or
The main methods of washing in machine are
- Agitation It is used in top-loading machines. The agitators has blades which may rotate or oscilate. Depending on the size of the machine and the type of fabrics to be washed, the agitators may be made of plastic, metal, bakelite, etc which are not affected by any detergents, bleaches, softeners, etc.
- Pulsation It is used in top-loading machine. The movement is caused by a vertical pulsator which has very rapid movements vertically.
- Tumbling This is only used in front-loading machines. Washing takes place in a horizontally perforated cylinder. It revolves in a partially filled tub.
Question 29.
Could you provide a list of three key functions performed by the housekeeping department? [3]
Or
State the services given by Front Office staff of a hotel. [3]
Answer:
Three functions of housekeeping department are
(i) Supply upkeep of laundry and exchange of various linen.
(ii) Internal flower arrangement and maintenance of external landscape or garden.
(iii) Coordination and communication with other departments such as front office, restaurants, engineering, accounts, etc through control desk.
Or
The services given by the Front Office staff are as follows
- Welcoming guests
- Meeting and greeting them
- Organising reservation status of room availability
- Registering guests and allocation of rooms
- Maintaining records of check-in and check-out details
- Porter services
- Issuing room keys to guests
- Passing messages to customers
- Coordinating with other guest services
- Providing in-house and external information to the guests
- Preparing and settling their bills.
Section C
Section C consists of 4 questions of 3 marks each and 2 questions of 5 marks each
Question 30.
Dr Smita is conducting a seminar in school regarding Public Nutrition wherein she is trying to explain students various aspects of health and nutrition. [3+1]
(a) What are the causes of increase in diseases worldwide?
(b) What is the importance of nutrition for us?
Answer:
(a) Causes of increase in illness and diseases worldwide are as follows
- Sedentary lifestyle, relying on faster means of transportation, walking less and doing less amount of physical activity. In urban areas, even children do not play enough outdoor games.
- Unhealthy food choices which include increased consumption of fast foods, oily and fried foods, carbonated and sweetened beverages, sweets and desserts, etc.
- Reduction in intake of whole grains, pulses, vegetables and fruits. All these lead to undesirable or inappropriate weight gain, overweight and obesity and ultimately lead to diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc.
(b) Nutrition is important for each living being for maintaining health and well-being. Nutrition plays a central role in individual life and in life quality.
Question 31.
Suresh has recently been appointed as an assistant housekeeper. [1+1+2]
(a) What is the duty of an assistant housekeeper?
(b) Explain the services of executive housekeeper.
(c) What responsibilities would Suresh assign to his team members? Mention any two.
Answer:
(a) An assistant housekeeper prepares duty schedule and checks cleanliness and functioning of the workers.
(b) Executive housekeeper is responsible for managing the functioning of the department through judicious
- use of manpower, materials, money, time and other available resources. S/he checks schedules, cleanliness and all functioning of the housekeeping department.
(c) Some people who will work under Suresh and their responsibilities as assigned by Suresh will be
- Desk Control Supervisor has to coordinate with front office for information on departure of guests, gets vacated rooms cleaned and hands over cleaned rooms. This desk should be manned 24 hours, as guests and staff contact this desk to receive or transmit information any time.
- Floor Supervisor is responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of guest rooms, corridors, and staircase and floor pantries.
Question 32.
What do you men by adoption? Also discuss about the objectives of Nehru Yuva Kendras and mention the activities included in National Service Volunteer Scheme. [1+1+2]
Or
Write a note on some available avenues in functioning and management of institutions and programmes for children, youth and elderly. [1+3]
Answer:
Adoption refers to means the process through which the adopted child becomes the lawful child of his/her adoptive parents with all the rights, privileges and responsibilities that are attached to a biological child since a long time.
The objectives of Nehru Yuva Kendras are
- Self-reliance
- Secularism
- Socialism
- Democracy
- National integration
- Development of scientific temper
Activties included in National Service Volunteer Scheme are
- Non-formal education
- Social service camps
- Development of sports activities for young people
- Cultural and recreational programmes
- Vocational training
- Youth leadership training programmes
- Promotion and establishment of youth clubs
Or
The avenues in functioning and management of institutions and programmes for children, youth and elderly depends upon the type of programme chosen by an individual as this field offers a various possibilities.
Some of the career avenues in functioning and management of institutions and programmes for children, youth and elderly are
- One can set up one’s own institution for services to any target group.
- One can be a manager in an established institution or a programme.
- One can be a functionary at any level or cadre.
- One can be a researcher consulting with or assessing or evaluating the existing programmes and institutions.
Question 33.
You are working in hi-tech laundry of a hotel. [2+2]
(a) What are some of the key factors that you should consider before selecting a fabric-washing process?
(b) Imagine you are using a dryer to dry a load of freshly washed fabric. Could you kindly elaborate on the two distinct types of circulation systems commonly employed in dryers?”
Answer:
(a) Some key factors need to be kept in mind before choosing the process of washing
(i) The fibre content of the fabric.
(ii) The yarn type and the fabric construction technique.
(iii) The finish of the fabric.
(iv) The purpose of use of the fabric.
(b) Two types of circulation systems in dryer are
(i) Air of relatively low temperature is circulated at high velocity
(ii) Air at high temperature is circulated slowly
Question 34.
(a) Write a note on foods for special dietary uses.
(b) Discuss the career avenues for dietitians. [2+3]
Or
(a) Discuss the role played by a professional nutritionist with reference to the statement that professional clinical nutritionists utilise a logical approach in managing the nutrition care process.
(b) What are the different types of modifications in food consistency? [3+2]
Answer:
(a) Foods for special dietary uses or functional foods or nutraceuticals or health supplements means foods which are specially processed or formulated to satisfy particular dietary requirements. These food exist because of a particular physical or physiological condition or specific diseases and disorders.
(b) Career avenues for dietitians are as follows
- Dietitians with consultants/physicians, in health clubs or gymnasiums.
- Dietitians in hospitals including speciality departments, a key member to provide nutrition support in the healthcare team.
- Freelance dietitian.
- Dietitians in catering services for hospitals, schools, industrial canteens, etc.
- Entrepreneurs who develop and supply speciality foods for specific health purposes.
- Teaching and academics.
- Research including clinical research.
- Nutrition marketing.
- Technical writing.
Or
(a) Professional clinical nutritionist plays following role in planning nutritional diet for individuals
- They plan the diet to meet the nutritional requirement of the individual at various stages of life.
- They modify diet according to various disease conditions considering the physical state, occupation, socio-economic background and treatment regimen.
- They plan diet for athletes or sportspersons and the individuals working in space, submarines or for the defence personnel, industrial workers.
(b) The different types of modifications in food consistency are
(i) Diets of Altered Consistency Some individuals may require a clear liquid diet, while others a fully liquid diet or soft diet based on their medical condition.
(ii) Altered Feeding Routes To provide adequate nutrition, normally oral feeding (by mouth) is recommended. Sometimes oral feeding is not possible, under such circumstances, special feeding methods such as enteral or tube feeding and parenteral or intravenous feeding is recommended.
Question 35.
Raman works in a laundry that takes special care of various fabrics. [2+3]
(a) Mention two aspects regarding the care and maintenance of fabric.
(b) What is a washing machine and mention types of washing machines available in the market?
Answer:
(a) Care and maintenance of fabrics includes two important aspects, which are as follows
(i) Keeping the material free of physical damage and rectify any damage that may have occurred during its use.
(ii) Retaining or refreshing the appearance of the fabric by removing stains and dirt which help in retaining the textural and visual characteristics.
(b) A washing machine is a home appliance used to wash laundry.
Types of washing machines available in the market are
- Top-loading washing machines where the garments are put into the machine from the top.
- Front loading washing machine where the garments are put in the machine from the front side.