CBSE Class 12 Home Science Question Paper Outside Delhi (Set-4)
This is the CBSE Class 12 Home Science Previous Year Question Paper, specifically Set 4 from the Outside Delhi region. The paper comprises a total of 25 questions, divided into different mark categories to assess various aspects of the subject. Questions 1-6 are worth 1 mark each, requiring brief answers. Questions 7-13 are 2-mark questions, expecting answers within 10-20 words. For 3 marks, questions 14-15 need answers in 20-30 words. Questions 16-21 carry 4 marks each, with answers expected in around 40 words. The most detailed answers are required for questions 22-25, which are worth 5 marks each and should be answered in 50-60 words. Students are encouraged to support their answers with suitable examples wherever applicable. Solving this board question paper is crucial for students to understand the exam structure, question difficulty, and time management strategies, thereby enhancing their preparation for the final examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Home Science |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper has 25 questions. 1-mark questions (1-6) require 1-2 lines. 2-mark questions (7-13) need 10-20 words. 3-mark questions (14-15) require 20-30 words. 4-mark questions (16-21) need around 40 words. 5-mark questions (22-25) require 50-60 words.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Consumer Rights
- Food Safety
- Child Development
- Textile Care
- Income and Expenditure
- Adolescent Psychology
- Dietary Needs
- Garment Construction
- Financial Planning
- Hygiene
- Consumer Complaints
- Textile Quality
- Fabric Care
- Meal Planning
- Storage of Garments
- Financial Schemes
Important topics
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
- MGNREGA
- ICDS Centre
- Woollen Sweater Care Labels
- Care Labels for Dresses
- Washing Machine Purchase
- Nursery School Business
- Emotional Control
- Adulterated Mustard Oil
- Fabric Quality Check
- Comfortable Children's Dress Design
- Drinking Water Safety
- Refusal of Unwanted Intimacy
- Income and Expense Recording
- Consumer Court Complaints
- Kitchen Hygiene
- New Job Responsibilities
- Food Selection Factors
- Meal Planning Benefits
- Consumer Problems (Quality & Price)
- Garment Storage Damage
- Monthly Income Scheme (MIS)
- National Savings Certificate (NSC)
- Emotional Changes in Adolescents
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Question paper text
CBSE Class-12 Home Science Question Paper Outside Delhi (Set-4)
General Instructions:
- All questions are compulsory.
<math>\blacktriangle</math> There are total 25 questions.
Questions no. 1 - 6 are for 1 mark, to be answered in one or two lines.
Questions no. 7 - 13 are of 2 marks, to be answered in 10 - 20 words.
Questions no. 14 - 15 are of 3 marks, to be answered in 20 - 30 words.
Questions no. 16 - 21 are of 4 marks, to be answered in 40 words.
Questions no. 22 - 25 are of 5 marks, to be answered in 50 - 60 words.
Support your answers with suitable examples wherever required.
Other than FSSAI, which standard mark should you check while buying soyabean oil and milk powder?
- List any two responsibilities of the Gram Panchayat under MGNREGA.
- Inform the staff at the ICDS centre about the changes in daily needs of iron and calcium for pregnant women.
- Draw a symbol which indicates on the label, the quality and purity of a woollen sweater.
- Draw suitable symbols for the care label of a dress to indicate that it should be tumble dried and not be bleached.
- Mention any two indicators by which you will know the dress has not been cut along the selvedge.
- Write four reasons as to why you do not want to buy a washing machine through the Internet.
- After studying child development, Mrs. Jain started a nursery school, which is not doing well. Acquaint her with four ideas from her own expertise, implementation of which can help her extend her business and thus income.
- After retirement, Mr. Gupta is now staying at home with his family. He often gets angry with everybody in the family. What could be the two reasons for his anger? Suggest two ways by which he can control this emotion.
- What could be the two possible conditions under which the Food Safety and Standard
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Authority of India (FSSAI) imposes fine on a shopkeeper selling mustard oil after declaring the oil as adulterated? List two health hazards of consuming such oils.
- Other than buying fabric from a reputed shop and of a reputed brand, what four features would you check in the fabric, to ensure its good quality?
- You are designing a dress for a six-year-old boy. You want that it should be comfortable and the child can wear and remove it himself. List four features of this dress which will ensure fulfilment of the above mentioned objectives.
- In spite of boiling, the drinking water was declared unsafe. What could be the four possible reasons for this?
- Sixteen-year-old Garima's friend Gunish wants to get physically intimate with her, against her wishes. If you were Garima, in what four ways would you have refused him? Give two reasons for your refusal.
- Suggest Sunil two ways of increasing his monthly income and convince him to record his monthly expenses. Suggest a suitable format for monthly record of his expenses.
- Identify eight possible mistakes consumers make which may prevent them from filing a complaint in the consumer court.
- Present eight important points you will keep in mind for maintaining hygiene in your kitchen.
- Twenty-year-old Meeta got a new job away from home in another town. Detail out two new responsibilities each that she has to take regarding her career and home. Also, state the preparation she would require to face this new situation.
- Rehana lives in Goa with her husband and children. Briefly explain any four factors which would influence her selection of foods. Convince her with four reasons to plan the meals for her family.
- "Two major problems faced by consumers are regarding quality and prices of the products." Elaborate this statement with the help of any four examples each.
- After three months, when Reena took out her dress from the storage she found patches and holes in it. She was surprised to see the damage because she had removed the stains before storing it. Explain in detail eight probable reasons that might have caused this damage.
- Compare any five features of Monthly Income Scheme (MIS) and National Savings Certificate (NSC).
- Identify any five emotional changes happening in adolescent girls. How do these changes
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is a CBSE Class 12 Home Science Previous Year Question Paper (Outside Delhi, Set 4) for board exam practice.
What is the structure of this question paper?
The paper contains 25 questions divided into sections based on marks: 1-mark, 2-mark, 3-mark, 4-mark, and 5-mark questions, with specific word limits for answers.
How does solving this previous year paper help?
Solving this board question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, marking scheme, and improve time management skills for better performance.
What is the total number of questions in this paper?
There are a total of 25 questions in this Home Science question paper.
What are the general instructions for answering the questions?
All questions are compulsory, and answers should be supported with suitable examples wherever required, adhering to the specified word limits for each question category.
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