NIOS| HOME SCIENCE (216)| QUESTION PAPER – (OCT - 2022)| SECONDARY| ENGLISH MEDIUM
HOME SCIENCE
(216)
[OCT - 2022]
Time: 2 1⁄2 Hours
Maximum Marks: 85
Note: (i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Marks are
indicated against each question.
हिंदी माध्यम: यहां क्लिक करें
1. Deficiency of Iron can cause _____disease. 1
(A) Scurvy
(B) Anaemia
(C) Goitre
(D)
Night-blindness
2. Tea stain can be identified on the basis of its
colour, as it is - 1
(A) blue
(B) brown
(C) purple
(D) red
3. Which fibre is suitable for summers? 1
(A) Cotton
(B) Terelene
(C) Silk
(D) Wool
4. Fresh air in a room is not provided by - 1
(A) exhaust fan
(B) windows
(C) ventilator
(D) tube light
5. A student can decrease his expenses by - 1
(A) taking tuitions
(B) using public
transport
(C) eating out
(D) by buying
new book
6. What is the weight of an average Indian new-born baby?
1
(A) 2.5 to 3.25
kg
(B) 2kg
(C) 4 kg
(D) 1.5 kg
7. Which of these is not a value of life? 1
(A) respect for
work
(B)
courteousness
(C) disloyalty
(D) punctuality
8. Which standard mark is given to pure silver and gold
ornaments? 1
(A) FPO
(B) ISI
(C) Hallmark
(D) Eco mark
9. Tell any four home-based self-employment opportunities to
home science students. 2
10. List any four functions of food. 2
11. Explain the importance of food pyramid in your diet. 2
12. Suggest any four ways of conserving nutrients while
preparing food. 2
13. Give any four suggestions to control air pollution. 2
14. What are four symptoms of a person who is mentally
healthy? 2
15. Name any four diseases related to life style. 2
16. Your neighbour is often sick. Suggest him four ways to
remain disease free. 2
17. List four steps involved in the process of laundering
clothes. 2
18. During Covid-19 there was no sale at your mother's
boutique. Which four other products can she make from fabrics to increase her
sales? 2
19. Name any four basic finishes that are given to cotton
clothes. 2
20. Why is the cleanliness of the house and its surroundings
important? 2
21. What four precautions will you adopt while using
electric switches and appliances at home? 2
22. List any four human resources. 2
23. Mention any two heavy and two light household activities
done by your mother. 2
24. Suggest any three precautions each, to avoid accidents
from cuts and slippage at home. 3
25. Your family is always short of time. Tell your family
members six benefits of making a time plan. 3
26. Why is it important to breastfeed new-born babies? Tell
six reasons. 3
27. What is the importance of ethics in our daily life?
Explain in detail. 3
28. A salesperson has come to sell honey at your residence.
Elaborate six points of information you would check on its label, before
buying. 3
29. Your mother is cooking chappati, dal and vegetables for
lunch. Give one suggestion each to enhance nutritive value of each dish. 4
30. What does food preservation mean? What is its
importance? Name any two household preserved food items. 1+1+2=4
31. Two-year-old Gita is suffering from loose motions and
vomiting. Suggest suitable foods for her. Support your suggestions with the
help of reasons. 4
32. Write any four characteristics each of wool and rayon
fabrics. 4
33. Gurdip studies in a college and wants to become
financially independent. Suggest four ways he can supplement his family income.
4
34. Explain any four principles of development with the help
of examples. 4
35. Suggest eight ways parents can stimulate their young
children and prepare them for school readiness. 4
36. How are teenagers impacted by media and fashion? Give
four examples. 4
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