Pre board -I

XII HOME SCIENCE

SET A

TIME- 3 Hour Maximum Marks : 70

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS-

1. All questions are compulsory.

2. There are total 35 questions.
3. Question paper is divided into three sections-A, B and C.
4. Section A has question no.1to 18 (multiple choice questions) and are of 1 mark each.
5. Section B has question no.19 to 25 of 2 marks each and question no.26 to 29 of 3
marks each.
6. Section C has question no.30 to 33 of 4 marks each and question no.34 and 35 are
of 5 marks each.
7. Internal choices are given in some questions.
8. Support your answers with suitable examples wherever required.

Section A

1. Salmonella exists in the intestinal tract of animals, raw milk and eggs but it can be
destroyed by _______.
a. Heating
b. Cooling
c. Freezing
d. Deep freezing

2. When did the Government of India adopted national policy for older persons?
a. 1889
b. 1999
c. 2000
d. 2005

3. Lycopene in tomatoes is found to have an anticarcinogenic effect on human health. It

is classified as -
a. Medical foods.
b. Bio active compounds.
c. Nutraceuticals.
d. Formulated foods.

4. Identify name of the state in which below show craft is practiced.

a. Madhya Pradesh
b. Maharashtra
c. Manipur
d. Meghalaya

5. In 1849, the fabric which was meant for tents and wagon covers was used to make
long wearing pants with pockets for tools, by a young boy
a. Isaac Singer
b. Charles Frederick Worth
c. Levi Strauss
d. Jean Patou

6. By adding color in which of the following stage can produce Check print fabric
a. fiber
b. yarn
c. fabric
d. apparel

7. A bride in red lehenga with green kundan jewelry, reflects which of the color
scheme?
a. Analogous harmony
b. Analogous complementary
c. Achromatic harmony
d. Complementary harmony

8. When was Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, a campaign, launched by the Government of
India?
a.1995
b.2000
 c.2015
d.2020

9. Match List I with List II

List I List II
A. Factories Act I.1961
B. Plantation Labour Act II. 1952
C. Mines Act III 1984
D. Maternity Benefit Act IV 1951
Choose the correct option from the following-
a. A – III; B – IV; C- II; D – I
b. A – IV; B – III; C- II; D – I
c. A – II; B – III; C- IV; D –I
d. A –I; B –II; C-III; D – IV

10. Match List I and List II

List – I List II
i Television A. RRE
ii Print Media B. SEWA
iii Campaign C. Project – Village Chhatera
iv ICT D. EDUSAT
Choose the correct option from the following-
a. i-B, ii-A, iii-D, iv-C
b. i-D, ii-C, iii-A, iv-B
c. i-C, ii-D, iii-B, iv-A
d. i-B, ii-C, iii-A, iv-D

11. Which elements of design will you select while designing clothes for a person who
short in height.
i. Vertical lines
ii. Horizontal lines
iii. Related colours
iv. Contrasting colours
Choose the correct option.
a. i and ii
b. ii and iii
c. i and iii
d. iii and iv
 12. Breads and biscuits are examples of ________
a. Preserved foods
b. Formulated foods
c. Functional foods
d. Food derivatives

13. On a grey scale, tints value range is _______.

a. 0-10
b. 0-5
c. 1-5
d. 5-10
CASE STUDY BASED QUESTIONS

Read the passage carefully. Answer question no. 14 to 18.

According to public health and nutrition experts, the actual solution to improve diets is
food diversity with inclusion of millets, animal protein, dairy products and vegetables
as much as possible. A project on anemia eradication which was started in Maharashtra
was to introduce kitchen gardens at home and schools. Every kitchen garden had 15
varieties of vegetables and it was found that when the first phase of this project was
completed .,the hemoglobin levels of people had actually gone up due to inclusion of
vegetables in their regular diet.
14. A low hemoglobin is indicative of ________.
a. VAD
b. IDD
c. IDA
d. PEM

15. Which of the following is not a program to control micro nutrient deficiency among
the vulnerable groups in our country?
a. Nutritional Anemia Control Program
b. National food for Work Programme
c. Iodine Prophylaxis Program
d. National Prophylaxis Program for Prevention of Nutritional Blindness due to
vitamin A deficiency.

16. What is not true of food diversity?

a. It’s a nutrient based approach.
b. It is very cost effective
c. It provides many micro nutrients simultaneously
d. It has a wide coverage
17. Which of the following is NOT a food-based strategy to combat undernutrition
problem in India?
a. Food fortification
b. Promote breast feeding
c. Iron and zinc tablets
d. School Nutrition Gardens

18. Consumer needs to be aware of their rights to be safe from malpractices. Which of
the following is not a right offered to a consumer?
a. Right to be informed
b. Right to be heard
c. Right to education
d. Right to basic needs

SECTION B
19. Depending upon the condition of patients are advised the diets. Classify the diets
on the basis of changes in consistency using examples. 2M
Or
Nutritional assessment is required to obtain information on patient’s nutritional
status and nutrient needs. State four features involved for it.

20. Industrial revolution marked the beginning of technology advances in textile

production. Justify using two examples 2M
OR
a. Why France become the center of fashion in the 18th century?
b. State the term used for male and female designer. 2M

21. Name the nodal body set up guidelines for adoption to safeguard. Also explain
the three kinds of homes for children run by government who are in state custody.
2M

22. While purchasing gold articles, which standard mark shall a consumer look for?
Draw the mentioned standard mark. 2M

23.Effective food standards are required to integrate quality in food. Highlight the four
levels of standards which are well coordinated. 2M
24. What is a meaningful work? How does one decide what career to pursue? 2M
OR
Your sister has recently joined new company but she is finding it difficult to adjust
with her colleagues. Suggest her any four essential soft skills she must adopt at her
workplace. 2M
25. “ICT is a powerful tool of development communication and informing people.”
Support this statement with four reasons. 2M

26. Illustrate any three ways each of creating rhythm in your frock for 6 years old
niece. 3M
OR
Illustrate any three ways each of creating emphasis in a your kurta/kurti. 3M
27. a. Differentiate between Food infection and Food intoxication.
b. Write any two ways by which salmonella bacteria spreads.

28. As per NCF answer following questions.

a. State three objectives of ECCE

b. Enlist three guiding principles of ECCE

29. Give one role of each of the following designations of front office
a. Manager
b. Supervisor
c. information assisstant

SECTION C

30. By using different lines in different combinations, numerous shapes can be created. Keeping
that in mind mention the features of -
a. two basic lines
b. four basic shapes. 4M (2+2)

31. Why are youth vulnerable? Give two reasons.

b. What is National Service scheme?
c. Highlight any two activities taken up under National Service Scheme. 1+1+2=4
OR
a. In which year the first SOS children’s village was setup?
b. Explain three features of SOS children’s Village. 1+3=4

32 a. Elaborate on the following nutritional problems in India-

i. IDD
ii. VAD
b. Compare direct short term and indirect long term strategies for achieving national
goals

33. You are working in a hi-tech laundry of a hotel.

a)What four factors will you keep in mind before choosing the process of washing a
fabric?
b) You are using a dryer to dry the washed fabric. Explain the two types of circulation
system in a dryer. 4M (2+2)
OR
How are the laundry in hospitals different from a hotel? 4M

34. a. Highlight four new amendments in Consumer Protection Act 2019

b. Rights and Responsibilities go hand in hand. Suggest four responsibilities of a

consumer while purchasing a commodity.

c. Name one voluntary consumer organization and the its publications in interest of
consumers 5M (2+2+1)

35. Elaborate on roles and responsibilities of Housekeeping department using the

organizational chart. 5M
OR
In detail explain the functions of relevant service departments involved under Food
and Beverages department. 5M