Sample Paper: Home Science (064)

Class IX
Term II
(Total Marks 90)
MM: 80( Theory )
MM: 10 (Practical) Time: 3 hours

General instructions:

 All questions are compulsory

 There are 37 questions in total , 1- 12 questions are of 01 marks each (multiple
choice), any one correct option is to be marked, 13- 24 questions are of 02 marks, each
to be answered in 10-20 words, 25 -32 questions are of 3 marks each, to be answered in
20-40 words and 05 questions of 04 marks each to be answered in 40-100 words.
 Support your answer with suitable examples were ever required

1. In case you cut your finger , immediately

i. put in water
ii. put in hot water
iii. tie it tightly
iv. press and apply ice.

2. To disconnect a victim from electric shock it is advisable to use–

i. your hands
ii. any object nearby
iii. hockey stick
iv. metal stick
3. If a victim has fracture as well as bleeding, the bleeding part should
i. be dealt later
ii. not be raised
iii. be first treated
iv. be tied to a splint first.

4. While giving first-aid for poisoning, vomiting should not be induced if the patient has
swallowed
i rat poison
ii sleeping tablets
iii kerosene oil
iv insect poison

5. In case of snake bite

i. tie a cloth above/below the bite and keep the victim awake
ii. do not wash the wound and let the victim sleep.

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 iii. wash the wound and let the victim sleep
iv. do not put ice and let the victim sleep .

6. In hot weather, cottons should be worn as they

i do not absorb moisture

ii have a shine
iii are bad conductor of heat
iv absorb moisture

7. To be comfortable, a fabric should have properties such as

i. Good conductivity and absorbency
ii. Air permeability and resistance to acid
iii. Wrinkle resistance and air permeability
iv. Absorbency and wrinkle resistance

8. Strongest natural fibre is

i. cotton
ii. wool
iii. silk
iv. linen

9. Good wicking property will make a fabric

a) More elastic
b) Absorbent
c) Strong
d) Warmer
10. A fabric having poor conductivity will
i. provide good insulation.
ii. Be cool to wear
iii. let air pass through
iv. Be absorbent

11. Rahul forgot to remove his damp cotton shirt from his bag. It will get effected by
i. silverfish
ii. carpet beetles
iii. mildew
iv. Moth and carpet beetles
12. Weaving process included
i. Interlooping of yarns
ii. Interlacing of fibres
iii. Interlacing of warp and weft yarns
iv. Interlooping of fibres

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13. Present four safe ways storing chemicals to prevent accidental poisoning

(2)

14. . Raju is unconscious and has turned blue. The doctor is suspecting him to be bitten by a
snake. Identify the other four symptoms which would help to confirm a correct diagnosis.

(2)

15. How would you know whether the victim has cut her vein or an artery?

(2)

16. Your younger brother got a shock while taking out water from the refrigerator. Identify
the possible reasons for this. (2)

17. Differentiate between cloth and clothes. (2)

18. Classify natural fibers on the basis of origin and give one example of each type.

(2)

19. Why is important to check the heat conductivity of a fabric?

(2)

20. Recall the properties of nylon, cotton, silk and wool in context to their strength.

(2)

21. Mention four points you would keep in mind while selecting clothes for a six year old child.

(2)
22. Give two suggestion each while selecting sari for a tall and thin woman .

(2)
23. Twenty year old Geeta has to wear a dress for a marriage,to be held at night . What four
points you will consider while selecting her dress? [2]

24. What four important features would you look for while choosing a sports uniform for
yourself? (2)
25. Make a chart to give basic six rules of first aid for your fellow students

(3)

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26. Educate your cook on any six ways to prevent fires in the kitchen.

(3)

27. What precautions should you adopt to make your home safe from accidents due to fall?

(3)
28. Name two fibers which have good elasticity . Mention two more properties each, of
these fibers. (3)

29. Write six factors which decides the cost of the fabric
(3)

30. Suggest a suitable fabric for uniform for a coalminer and justify why you have selected
this fabric. (3)

31. Differentiate between felting and knitting. Give two examples of each (3)

32 Write six typical properties of synthetics which makes them suitable for dresses .

(3)

33. Make a check list to make your kitchen safe from cuts . (4)
34. How will you recognize that a person is under shock? What first aid would you suggest for
him? (4)

35. You can identify the fabrics made with cotton, silk, wool and nylon by burning them?
Support this statement with the help of any two examples each

(4)

36. You need to buy a night suit for yourself . What four qualities each would ensure that it
is comfortable and easy to maintain. (4)

37. Suggest four points for selecting fabrics for your father’s clothes, who travels
frequently Support your answer with adequate reasons. (4)

38. Suggested list of questions for the practical

1. Demonstrate how to give first aid to a victim suffering from burns/electric shock/ leg
fracture/ arm fracture, cuts, snake/dog bite
2. Practice dressings for wounds on hand, elbow, finger, thumb, wrist and ankle.
3. Identify the following fabrics by burning them- cotton, wool, silk, nylon , polyester

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 Practical
MM 10 ( Practical ) Time : 1Hour
Instructions : serving size of the dish prepared should be one portion only.
Topic Distribution of marks
Demonstration of first 3 marks
aid
Appropriate dressing 1 mark
Neatness of dressing 2 marks
Identification of ashes 2 mark
File 2 marks
Total 10 marks

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