CBSE Class 12 Home Science Previous Year Question Paper 2014-15 Outside Delhi
This is the CBSE Class 12 Home Science Previous Year Question Paper for the Outside Delhi region, conducted in 2014-15. The paper comprises 25 questions in total, divided into different sections based on marks. 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. For 3 marks, questions 14-15 need answers in 20-30 words. Questions 16-21 carry 4 marks each, requiring answers of around 40 words. Finally, questions 22-25 are 5-mark questions, with answers expected in 50-60 words. Suitable examples are encouraged where applicable. Solving this board question paper provides valuable insights into the exam pattern and helps students refine their preparation strategies for the upcoming CBSE board exams.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Home Science |
| Session | 2014-15 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper has 25 questions divided into sections: 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
- ICMR recommendations
- MGNREGA benefits
- Employment opportunities for Home Science graduates
- Income supplementation
- Advantages of detergents
- Environment friendly product mark
- Adolescent identity and cognitive changes
Important topics
- ICMR recommendations for pregnant women
- Benefits of MGNREGA
- Career options in Textiles
- Reasons for supplementing family income
- Detergent advantages
- ECOMARK symbol
- Cognitive influences on adolescent identity
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Question paper text
Question Paper Outside Delhi (2014-15) CBSE Class XII Home Science
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.
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 answer with suitable examples wherever required.
Q1 In 2010, what are the changes suggested by ICMR in the daily needs of calories and calcium for pregnant women? [1]
Ans. i) Calories — 350 calories
- Calcium – 1200 mg
Q2 List any two benefits of MGNREGA. [1]
Ans. i) 100 days per year of guaranteed wage employment for rural people
- Unemployment allowance for rural people
- Builds infrastructure for rural people like toilets, roads etc.
- Women gets 1/3<sup>rd</sup> reservation for jobs (any two)
Q3 Your sister is a home science graduate with special interest in textiles.
Suggest her two employment opportunities which she can help her to enhance her skills
in the areas of her interest. [1]
Ans. Work in a boutique, tailoring house
- Work in an upholstery shop
- Work in a boutique.
- Open repair shop
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- Any other. (any two)
Q4 Give two reasons to the members of family for the need to supplement their income. [1]
Ans. Reason for supplementing.
- Inflation / not able to meet the needs of family
- For better standard of living
- Increased demands of family
- To achieve family goals
- Any other (any two)
Ans. i) Breaks the surface tension of water
Q5 Give two advantages of washing clothes with a detergent. [1]
- Does not leave a scum on clothes
- Clothes become whiter
- Can be used in both soft and hard water.
- Saves time
- Any other (any two)
Q6 Draw a standard mark which indicates that the product is environment friendly. [1]
Ans.
ECOMARK
Q7 In what two ways is identity of adolescent boys influenced by their cognitive changes ? [2]
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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 2014-15 Outside Delhi examination.
What is the structure of the paper?
The paper contains 25 questions with varying marks: 1-mark, 2-marks, 3-marks, 4-marks, and 5-marks, with specific word limits for answers in each category.
How can solving this PYQ help students?
Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, improving their preparation and confidence for the board exams.
What are the marks distribution for the questions?
The questions are distributed as follows: 6 questions of 1 mark, 7 questions of 2 marks, 2 questions of 3 marks, 6 questions of 4 marks, and 4 questions of 5 marks.
What is the importance of practicing with previous year papers?
Practicing with previous year question papers is crucial for students to gauge their preparation level, identify weak areas, and master time management for the CBSE board exams.
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