CBSE Class 12 Home Science Question Paper 2018
The CBSE Class 12 Home Science Previous Year Question Paper for the 2018 Main Exam (Delhi) is a valuable resource for students preparing for their board examinations. This paper, with a total of 70 marks and a duration of 3 hours, contains 25 questions divided into different sections based on marks. Questions range from 1-mark short answers to 5-mark detailed responses, requiring students to provide concise answers, specific word counts, and relevant examples. The paper covers various aspects of Home Science, including clothing care, nutrition, consumer rights, and career options. Solving this board question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, time management, and question types, ultimately boosting their confidence and performance in the final exams.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Home Science |
| Session | 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper has a total of 25 questions and is worth 70 marks, with a time limit of 3 hours. Questions are categorized by marks: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 marks, with specific word count guidelines for each category.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Clothing Care
- Nutrition
- Adolescent Development
- Consumer Rights
- Career Options in Home Science
Important topics
- Protein requirements for adolescents
- Meal planning for pregnant women
- Skills developed in clothing and textiles
- Consumer rights
- Career paths in Home Science
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Question paper text
CBSE Question Paper 2018 Class 12 Home Science
Time allowed: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 70
General Instructions:
- All questions are compulsory.
- 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.
VÌ. 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.
1. List any two precautions you will take in order to save your expensive clothes. Ans.
- Wash according to fabric
- Store according to fabric requirement
- Follow care label instructions
- Any other
- As per the latest RDA, how much protein is required by a 14-year-old adolescent girl? Ans. 51.9 gram
3. Mention any two skills that you will develop by studying a course of clothing and textiles.
Ans.
- Stitching
- Dyeing
- Designing
- Laundering
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- Embroidery
- Selection of fabrics
- Any other
4. What two points will Mrs. Singh consider while planning a meal for her pregnant daughter-in-law?
Ans.
- Include foods rich in calories/ protein/ calcium,/ iron,/ zinc,/ vitamin A/ Vitamin C/, Folic Acid
- Include Fibrous foods /fruits and vegetables
- Avoid fat rich foods
- Avoid spicy food
- Increase the frequency of meals
- Any other
5. What two points will Mrs. Singh consider while planning a meal for her pregnant daughter-in-law?
Ans.
- Right to be heard/Represent / assured
- Right to seek Redressal
- Right to Consumer Education
- Suggest two courses to your friend who wants to pursue her career in Home Science after Class XII. Ans.
- B.SC / B.A. in Home Science
- Fashion designing
- Hotel Management
- Interior Decoration
- Bakery and Confectionary
- Food Production
- Any other
- 'Identity crisis is experienced by all adolescents during adolescence.' Do you agree with the statement? Support your answer with two suitable examples.
Ans.
- Adolescents confused whether child or adult . For example .At one minute they are
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the official CBSE Class 12 Home Science Previous Year Question Paper from the 2018 Main Examination (Delhi).
What is the total mark and time duration for this paper?
The paper is for a maximum of 70 marks and has a time duration of 3 hours.
How are the questions structured in this paper?
The paper contains 25 questions divided into sections based on marks (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 marks), with specific word limits for answers.
Why is solving previous year question papers important for CBSE Class 12 Home Science?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, marking scheme, and time management, which is crucial for scoring well.
What topics are covered in the CBSE Class 12 Home Science 2018 paper?
The paper covers topics such as clothing care and textiles, nutrition, adolescent development, consumer rights, and career opportunities in Home Science.
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