Question Paper Delhi (2014-15) CBSE Class XII Home Science

General Instructions:

All questions are compulsory.

<math>\blacktriangle</math> There are total 25 questions.

Question nos. 1-6 are for 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.

<math>\blacktriangle</math> Support your answer with suitable examples wherever required.

Q1 In 2010, what are the changes suggested by ICMR in the daily needs of calories for lactating women when her child is between 0-6 months and between 6-12 months? [1]

Ans. i) 0-6 months -600 calories

1. 6-12 months – 520 calories

Q2 List two salient features of MGNREGA. [1]

Ans. i) 100 days per year of guaranteed wage employment

1. Unemployment allowance
2. Builds infrastructure like roads, toilets etc.
3. Run by gram panchayat for rural area
4. It is meant for unskilled labour
5. Only job card holders are eligible.
6. 1/3^rd labour force is women

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1. No contractors allowed
2. Any other (any two)

Q3 Your sister is a home science graduate with special interest in Nutrition. Suggest her two employment opportunities which will help her to enhance her skills in the area of her interest. [1]

Ans. i) Work in a bakery shop

1. Work in a kitchen as an assistant to a chef
2. Take cookery classes
3. Supply tiffins
4. Demonstrator on T.V
5. Any other

Q4 How will you convince the members of a family to regularly save some portion of their income? [1]

Ans. Need to save:

1. Inflation,
2. Emergencies/unforeseen expenses,
3. Provide security,
4. Meet future goals
5. retirement/old age
6. Raise standard of living
7. Any other (any two)

Q5 Give two advantages of washing clothes with a soap. [1]

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