CBSE Class 12 Home Science 2016 Outside Delhi Set-1 Board Question Paper

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This is the CBSE Class 12 Home Science Previous Year Question Paper for the 2016 Outside Delhi (Set-1) examination. The paper carries a maximum of 70 marks and students were allotted 3 hours to complete it. It comprises a total of 25 questions, divided into different sections based on marks. Questions 1-6 are worth 1 mark each, requiring brief answers. Questions 7-13 are 2-mark questions, expecting answers in 10-20 words. Questions 14-15 are 3-mark questions, with answers to be provided in 20-30 words. For 4-mark questions (16-21), students needed to answer in about 40 words. The longest questions, 22-25, are worth 5 marks each and require answers of 50-60 words, with suitable examples where necessary. Solving this board question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, crucial for effective preparation and scoring well in their board exams.

Quick info

BoardCBSE
Class12
SubjectHome Science
Session2016
LanguageEnglish
TypePrevious Year Question Paper
Exam typeBoard Exam

Paper pattern

The paper has 25 questions divided into sections based on marks: 1-mark (Q1-6), 2-marks (Q7-13), 3-marks (Q14-15), 4-marks (Q16-21), and 5-marks (Q22-25).

Topics covered

Paper topics

  • Zinc and lactating women
  • Indirect real income sources
  • Consumer awareness
  • Skirt drape quality
  • MGNREGA benefits for women
  • Fabric and apparel science careers
  • Work-life balance for young professionals

Important topics

  • Nutrition
  • Consumer Education
  • Textiles
  • Rural Development
  • Career Planning

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Question Paper 2016 Outside Delhi (Set 1) CBSE Class 12 Home Science

Time allowed: 3 hours / Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions:

  1. All questions are compulsory.
  2. There are total 25 questions.
  3. Questions no. 1 - 6 are for 1 mark, to be answered in one or two lines.
  4. Questions no. 7 - 13 are of 2 marks, to be answered in 10 - 20 words.
  5. Questions no. 14 - 15 are of 3 marks, to be answered in 20 - 30 words.
  6. Questions no. 16 - 21 are of 4 marks, to be answered in 40 words.
  7. Questions no. 22 - 25 are of 5 marks, to be answered in 50 - 60 words.
  8. Support your answer with suitable examples wherever required.

1. Convince a lactating woman to eat foods rich in zinc with two reasons.

Ans. Convince a lactating woman to eat foods rich in zinc with two reasons.

  1. Builds immunity
  2. Help in DNA/ RNA synthesis
  3. Foetal development/ prevent foetal deformation.

2. List two sources a family can use to increase its indirect real income.

Ans. I. Perks/ fringe benefits by company

  1. Exchange / barter system
  2. Any other

3. Apart from poor quality, list two other drawbacks of buying electrical items from roadside vendors.

Ans. I. Consumer will not get guarantee

  1. Will not get bill/ no proof of purchase
  2. Cannot file a complaint
  3. Consumer cannot trace the vendor (any two)

4. List two signs of a good drape in a skirt.

Ans. I. Falls evenly

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  1. No puckering
  2. Pleats are reinforced.
  1. Print is visible/not hidden
  2. Deep & even pleats.
  3. Heavy hemline
  4. Out along the grain
  5. Fabric is soft and flowy/ not stiff. (any two)

5. In what two ways have the village women benefitted from MGNREGA?

Ans. I. Provides at least 100-150 days of guaranteed wage employment in each financial year.

  1. Will get unemployment allowance
  2. Builds infrastructure for the village-provide toilets, better water supply, roads.
  1. 1/3<sup>rd</sup> beneficiary are women. (any two)

6. Name two occupations you can choose after being trained in the area of fabric and apparel science.

Ans. I. Fashion designer

  1. Printer (tie & dye/ block/ screen printer etc.)
  2. Tailor
  3. Embroider
  4. Any other (any two)
  5. Twenty five year old Seema has started staying away from her family because of her new job. List two problems which she is likely to face at work. Suggest her two ways to cope with her responsibilities.

Ans. Problems faced at home:

  1. May not be able to cope with new responsibilities/ pressures at work.
  2. May not adjust with colleagues
  3. Problem of time management/adjust her timing to her office.
  4. Manage household chores along with job
  5. Energy management
  6. Open to new ideas/try to understand other point of view
  7. Any other (any two)

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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 2016 Outside Delhi (Set-1) examination.

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, ranging from 1-mark to 5-mark questions, with specific word limits for answers.

Why is solving previous year question papers important for Class 12 Home Science students?

Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and marking scheme, which is crucial for effective preparation and improving scores.

What kind of topics are covered in this Home Science paper?

This paper covers topics such as nutrition, consumer awareness, textiles, rural development schemes like MGNREGA, and career options in fabric and apparel science.

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