GARDEN HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS X

Prelims, 2023–24

Home Science

Time: 2 hours Full Marks: 100

This Question Paper has four printed pages.

Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper.
They must NOT start writing during this time.

This Paper is divided into two Sections.

Answer all questions in Section A and any four questions in Section B
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

SECTION A (40 marks)

Answer all the questions.

Question No 1 [20 × 1 = 20]

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. Write the answer only:
(a) Pamphlets are used effectively for:
(i) event announcement. (iii) puppet shows.
(ii) flash mob. (iv) street plays.

(b) Select the incorrect answer.

Visual communication includes:
(i) posters. (iii) jingles.
(ii) brochures. (iv) pamphlets.

(c) _______ contains alkali and fat in equal amounts.

(i) Non-essential soap (ii) Neutral soap
(ii) Mild soap (iv) Strong soap

(d) Families which have an annual income less than _______ can be benefitted by the
Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA) scheme:
(i) ₹5,200 (ii) ₹4,800 (iii) ₹4,600 (iv) ₹5,800

(e) Select the odd pair:

(i) Pink headed duck − Extinct animal.
(ii) Great Indian vulture − Endangered species.
(iii) Deforestation − Human activity.
(iv) Poaching − Population explosion.
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(f) Detergent does not form scum in hard water, thereby reducing its effectiveness.
(i) True (ii) False

(g) Drip drying can be used for _______ clothes.

(i) cotton (ii) silk (iii) wool (iv) nylon

(h) A short lady should choose a saree with a wide border.

(i) True (ii) False

(i) Action of food enzymes are the major causes of:

(i) contamination of food. (iii) preservation of food.
(ii) deterioration of food. (iv) sanitation of food.

(j) Select the incorrect answer.

Pulses and legumes will include:
(i) red grams and lentils. (iii) bengal gram.
(ii) maize. (iv) soyabeans.

(k) Riboflavin is not found in:

(i) milk. (ii) guava. (iii) cheese. (iv) custard apple.

(l) Vitamin A helps in the process of growth and development.

(i) True (ii) False

(m) The above average intelligence is also termed as:

(i) hidden disabilities. (iii) normal intelligence.
(ii) intelligence quotient. (iv) higher skills.

(n) Which type of parenting has the most beneficial effects?

(i) authoritative (iii) rejecting
(ii) permissive (iv) authoritarian

(o) _______ is/are the first and most important socialising agency:
(i) Friends (ii) Family (iii) School (iv) Media

(p) Piaget’s theory explains the stages of _______ development.

(i) cognitive (ii) physical (iii) motor (iv) social

(q) Early childhood is called:

(i) pre-gang age. (iii) gang-age.
(ii) post-gang age. (iv) peer gang age.

(r) Plain curtains should be used in rooms that have more patterns in them:
(i) True (ii) False
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(s) According to Rutt, the three objectives of furnishing in a house are:

(i) expressiveness, beauty, functionalism.
(ii) taste, culture, reflection.
(iii) furniture, curtain, decoration.
(iv) creativity, taste, decoration.

(t) Name the common type of kitchen found in rural areas.

(i) Island kitchen. (iii) L-shaped kitchen.
(ii) Indian style kitchen. (iv) Pullman kitchen.

Question No 2
(a) State two reasons for saving. [2]
(b) What is a work triangle? [2]
(c) What is an area rug? [2]
(d) Define language development in a child. [2]
(e) List any four traits of a child who bullies. [2]
(f) What is the full form of ADHD? [2]
(g) Define a balance diet. [2]
(h) List any two uses of calcium and iron in an adolescent’s diet. [2]
(i) What are the factors affecting the safety of food at home? (any four) [2]
(j) Name the three major qualities which a consumer looks for while purchasing a piece of
fabric or a garment. [2]

SECTION B (60 marks)

Answer any four questions.

Question No 3
(a) List and explain the steps in preparing a family budget. [5]
(b) What are the advantages of having a modular kitchen? [5]
(c) Discuss any five factors influencing the choice of carpets in a room. [5]

Question No 4
(a) Discuss the changes in the social behaviour of a child between 6 and 12 years of age. [5]
(b) How does the school play an important role in a child's overall development? [5]
(c) What is the role of parents in accepting and being sensitive towards children
with learning disabilities? [5]
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Question No 5
(a) ‘A balanced diet has a major role in achieving a long and healthy life.’ Explain. [5]
(b) What is the importance of meal planning? [5]
(c) What are the factors to be kept in mind while planning meals for the elderly? [5]

Question No 6
(a) Classify food on the basis of moisture content for the purpose of storage with two
examples of each. [5]
(b) List the various methods of food preservation at home and explain any two with
examples. [5]
(c) What are the advantages of breast feeding a baby? [5]

Question No 7
(a) What are the factors governing the selection of fabrics? [5]
(b) What are points to be taken into consideration while buying readymade garments? [5]
(c) Explain the procedure of laundering a woollen cardigan? [5]

Question No 8
(a) How can puppet shows be used for spreading awareness among rural people? [5]
(b) Write a short note: Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) [5]
(c) What are the reasons for child labour? Explain. [5]