CBSE Class 12 Home Science 2017 Previous Year Question Paper Delhi Set 1
This is the CBSE Class 12 Home Science 2017 Main Exam Delhi Set 1 Previous Year Question Paper. The paper consists of 25 questions divided into different mark categories. Questions 1-6 are worth 1 mark each and require brief answers. Questions 7-13 are 2-mark questions, expecting answers between 10-20 words. Questions 14-15 are 3-mark questions, requiring 20-30 words. Questions 16-21 are 4-mark questions, needing around 40 words. Finally, questions 22-25 are 5-mark questions, to be answered in 50-60 words, with a requirement to support answers with examples where necessary. Solving this board question paper is crucial for students to familiarize themselves with the exam format, question types, and marking scheme, thereby enhancing their preparation and performance in the upcoming board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Home Science |
| Session | 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper has 25 questions with varying marks: 1-mark (Q1-6), 2-mark (Q7-13), 3-mark (Q14-15), 4-mark (Q16-21), and 5-mark (Q22-25). Answers should be concise and supported with examples where needed.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Food safety standards (FSSAI, AGMARK, FPO)
- Worker facilities under MGNREGA
- Nutritional needs during pregnancy
- Quality and purity symbols for textiles
- Care labels for garments
- Identifying garment construction details (selvedge)
Important topics
- Food safety and quality marks
- Worker welfare schemes
- Maternal nutrition
- Textile care and identification
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Question paper text
Question Paper Delhi 2017 Set 1 CBSE Class 12 Home Science
General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
<math>\blacktriangle</math> There are total 25 questions.
lacktrian Question nos. 1-6 are of 1 mark, to be answered in one or two lines.
Question nos. 7-13 are of 2 marks, to be answered in 10-20 words.
Question nos. 14 & 15 are of 3 marks, to be answered in 20-30 words.
Question nos. 16-21 are of 4 marks, to be answered in 40 words.
Question nos. 22-25 are of 5 marks, to be answered in 50-60 words.
Support your answer with suitable examples wherever required.
- Other than fssai, mention the standard marks you should check while buying a bag of wheat flour and a bottle of mango pickle.
Ans. i. Wheat flour – Ag mark
- Mango pickle – FPO
- List any two facilities which are provided for the workers at the worksite, under MGNREGA.
Ans. Provision of:
- Shade
- First aid
- Drinking water,
- Crèche
- Inform the staff at the ICDS centre about the change in daily need of protein for pregnant women.
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Ans. 55gm +23gm / 78 gm /+23 gm
- Draw a symbol which indicates the quality and purity of a silk sari.
Ans.
- Draw suitable symbols for the care label of a dress that indicates that 'it should not
be tumble dried' and 'should be ironed at low heat'.
Ans. (i)
Do not Tumble dry
(ii)
Iron at low heat
- Mention any two indicators by which you will know the dress has been cut along the selvedge.
Ans. i. Good drape
- Garment hangs well
- Stretches widthwise
- Comfortable to wear
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the CBSE Class 12 Home Science Previous Year Question Paper from the 2017 Main Exam, Delhi Set 1.
What is the structure of the paper?
The paper contains 25 questions divided into sections based on marks, ranging from 1 to 5 marks, with specific word limits for answers.
How does solving this paper help?
Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, improving their preparation and confidence.
What are the marks distribution for the questions?
Questions 1-6 carry 1 mark, 7-13 carry 2 marks, 14-15 carry 3 marks, 16-21 carry 4 marks, and 22-25 carry 5 marks.
What is the importance of checking standard marks like FSSAI, AGMARK, and FPO?
These standard marks indicate the quality, safety, and purity of food products, ensuring consumers make informed purchasing decisions.
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