CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Home Science Set 6 With Solutions

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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Home Science Set 6 With Solutions

Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions

All questions are compulsory.
There are a total of 35 questions.
The question paper is divided into three sections-A, B, and C.
Section A has questions no. 1 to 18 (multiple choice questions) and is of 1 mark each.
Section B has question no. 19 to 25 of 2 marks each and questions no. 26 to 29 of 3 marks each.
Section C has questions no. 30 to 33 of 4 marks each and question no. 34 and 35 are of 5 marks each.
Internal choices are given in some questions.
Support your answers with suitable examples wherever required.

Section A (18 Marks)

Question 1.
Which amongst the following are the sets of life skills required to survive? [1].
I. Self-awareness
II. Communication
III. Decision making
IV Empathy
Choose the correct option
(a) I, II and III
(b) II andIII
(c) II, III and IV
(d) I, II, III and IV
Answer:
(d) I, II, III and IV

Question 2.
Which of the following country is popularly termed the diabetic capital of the world? [1].
(a) India.
(b) USA.
(c) Britain.
(d) Italy.
Answer:
(a) India.

Question 3.
The science of ergonomics is set on which of the following pillars? [1].
(a) Anthropometry.
(b) Biomechanics.
(c) Physiology.
(d) All of the above.
Answer:
(d) All of the above.

Question 4.
Which of the following foods comes under the category of special dietary foods? [1].
I. Powder of plants or their parts
II. Substances of animal origin
III. Minerals
IV. Metals or their compounds
Choose the correct option
(a)I and II
(b)II andIII
(c)III and IV
(d)I, II, III and IV
Answer:
(d) I, II, III and IV

Question 5.
In order to consider the effects of illness on food acceptance and absorption capacity of the patient which of the following factors are considered by a dietitian? [1].
I. Nutritional stress
II. Psychological stress
III. Acceptability of modified therapeutic diets
IV External environment
Choose the correct option
(a)I and II
(b)II andIII
(c) I, II and III
(d)I, II, III and IV
Answer:
(c) I, II and III

Question 6.
Rohan’s grandmother is suffering from issues of liver and chewing problems. Which type of diet should be prescribed by the dietitian to Rohan’s grandmother? [1].
(a) Low protein diet and mechanical soft diet.
(b) High protein diet and mechanical soft diet.
(c) Low fibre diet and liquid diet.
(d) High fibre diet and regular diet.
Answer:
(a) Low protein diet and mechanical soft diet.

Question 7.
Public Health Nutrition is not based on the foundations of [1].
(a) Dietetics.
(b) Chemical Science.
(c) Biological and Social Science.
(d) Botanical Science.
Answer:
(d) Botanical Science.

Question 8.
Who amongst the following tried to comprehend and explain that young children have different ways of understanding things around them? [1].
(a) Jean Piaget
(c) Lev Vygotsky
(b) Maria Montessori
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) Jean Piaget

Question 9.
Match the following [1].

List I		List II
A.	Proportion	1.	Created in a garment when all the elements of design come together to give a good harmonious effect.
B.	Balance	2.	Relationship of the parts of the garments to one another.
C.	Forma! balance	3.	Proper equalling of the distribution of weight from the central point of a dress.
D.	Harmony	4.	The least expensive and most expected type of design which is found on less expensive garments.

Choose the correct option

	A	B	C	D
(a)	1	2	3	4
(b)	2	3	4	1
(c)	3	2	4	1
(d)	1	3	2	4

Answer:
(b) 2 3 4 1

Question 10.
Rhythm in a design can be developed in which of the following ways? [1].
(a) Coordination
(b) Repetition
(c) Radiation
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above

Question 11

The above symbol is of which of the following standardised mark? [1].
(a) Wool-Mark.
(b) BSI Mark.
(c) Silk Mark.
(d) Agmark.
Answer:
(a) Woolmark.

Question 12.
Match the following [1].

	List I		List II
A.	ICDS	1.	Children stay temporarily till the completion of an investigation to track down their parents.
B.	Juvenile Homes	2.	World’s largest early childhood programme which aims to meet health, nutrition and other parameters.
C.	Special Homes	3.	Homes where juveniles that are children less than 18 years of age are found.
D.	Observation Homes	4.	Homes where children whose families are not traceable or are unfit or dead.

Choose the correct option

	A	B	C	D
(a)	1	2	3	4
(b)	2	4	3	1
(c)	4	2	1	3
(d)	3	2	4	1

Answer:
(b) 2 4 3 1

Question 13.
Sustainable Access in Rural India (SARI) was initiated in which state? [1].
(a) Tamil Nadu.
(b) Maharashtra.
(c) Rajasthan.
(d) Uttar Pradesh.
Answer:
(a) Tamil Nadu.

Read the passage carefully and answer questions no 14 to 18.
In the field of food processing, India is experiencing growth as it accounts for about 26 % of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the food sector. International trade has been boosted which has further increased the responsibility to achieve the appropriate level of safety in terms of sanitary and phytosanitary protection.

Due to the Indian Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, a major shift has been evident in food laws that seek to provide greater consumer protection by ensuring the safety and wholesomeness of food at all stages of the food chain. The changing scenario has widened the scope and increased career options in this field of area.

Question 14.
In which of the following fields, a person must possess skills in order to take up a career in Food safety and quality? [1].
I. Food processing
II. Food microbiology
III. Sensory evaluation
IV. Food preservation
Choose the correct option
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) I, IV and III
(d) I, II, III and IV
Answer:
(d) I, II, III and IV

Question 15
In which of the following fields people with knowledge of Food safety and quality can work? [1].
I. Food Auditors
II. Quality Certification such as ISO
Teaching and Academics
III. Research
IV Scientific Writers
Choose the correct option
(a) I and II
(b) I, II and III
(c) II and III
(d) I, II, III and IV
Answer:
(d) I, II, III and IV

Question 16.
Food processing comprises of________ of GDP in the food sector. [1].
(a) 20%
(b) 26%
(c) 30%
(d) 10%
Answer:
(b) 26%

Question 17.
Which of the following parameters is covered under HACCP to address concerns regarding Food quality? [1].
(a) Analysis and control of biological, chemical and physical hazards from raw material production.
(b) Procurement and handling, manufacturing, and distribution.
(c) Consumption of the finished product.
(d) All of the above.
Answer:
(d) All of the above

Question 18.
FSSAI was launched in which year?[1].
(a) 2000
(b) 2006
(c) 2005
(d) 2010
Answer:
(b) 2006

Section B (26 Marks)

Question 19.
Renu has undergone surgery. Her dietitian will prescribe which diet for her. Also, name a few options for this type of diet. [2].
Answer:
Since Renu has undergone surgery, her dietitian will prescribe a clear liquid diet for her. Examples of a clear liquid diet are water, strained fruit juices, coconut water, and lime juice. The limitation of such diets is that it is not easy to meet the nutritional requirement of the person.

Question 20.
(a) Mention some skills required by Early Childhood Care and Education Professionals.
(b) Mention the work of Lev Vygotsky in the field of childhood education [2].
Answer:
(a) Skills required by Early Childhood Care and Education Professional includes commitment towards the children, their well-being and learning.

(b) Lev Vygotsky, a psychologist and educator, held that there is a great need for children to have a concerned, caring and knowledgeable adult. The preschool educator must have knowledge about the child’s capabilities rather than information about the world.

Question 21.
(a) What is the use of horizontal balance in Fashion design?
(b) What is a pattern in a design? [2].
Answer:
(a) Horizontal balance is basically used to correct figure problems by using various elements of design, for example, dark hue for big sizes.
(b) A pattern in a design can be formed by grouping together one shape or a combination of two or more types of shapes.

Question 22.
Nandan wants to buy gold jewellery for his wife. What should he do in order to ensure the authenticity of his jewellery?
Or
Nisha has gone to buy packets of cereals in a supermarket. Which are the things that will assure the safety and quality of the product? [2].
Answer:
In order to ensure the authenticity of the jewellery, Nandan should buy ornaments having Hallmark certification. This mark indicates that the metal used meets the national/international standard of fineness/purity.

Nisha should buy the cereals which have an ISI Mark. Under the ISI Mark scheme, licenses are issued to manufacturers whose goods are appropriate and meet the relevant standards. This will assure her that she is buying genuine and pure products.

Question 23.
Who is credited with the invention of the sewing machine? The male designer in France was known as. [2].
Answer:
The sewing machine was invented by Issac Singer. Isaac Singer was an American inventor and businessman. He made important improvements in the design of the sewing machine and was the founder of the Singer Sewing Machine Company. A male designer in France was known as a couturier.

Question 24.
Write a note on Project Village Chhatera. [2].
Or
Write a note on Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan.
Answer:
Project Village Chhatera was initiated in 1969 and focused on a small village Chhatera in North-West Delhi. The initiative was launched by Hindustan Times in the form of a regular fortnightly column which describes the lives of the people living in the area.

Their report highlighted the Village Chaupal, aspirations of people, livelihood issues and festivities. Problems related to water, electricity and deficit rainfall, etc, were also reported with photographs.

The Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan was launched by the Prime Minister of India on 2nd October 2014. It aimed at eliminating open defecation in rural areas during the
period 2014 to 2019 through mass-scale behaviour change, construction of household-owned and community-owned toilets and establishment of mechanisms for monitoring toilet construction and usage

Question 25.
Rajan lives in a small village. How can he make the best use of Community radio in order to develop his village?
Or
Sonia is a Development Journalism student. Why must she possess computer skills for her profession? [2].
Answer:
Rajan can make use of Community radio for the development of his village as the radio will provide people of the village with the opportunity to participate and express their views as well as display their talents. In this way, radio becomes the voice of the people and a catalyst in people’s development.

Sonia needs to have basic computer skills for research, maintaining records and data, etc. Basic computer skills in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint are desirable in a candidate like Sonia who is a Development Journalism student

Question 26.
(a) Discuss any four skills or attributes required by an Entrepreneur. [2+1=3].
(b) Describe any two benefits of Ergonomics.
Answer:
(a) Six skills or attributes required by an Entrepreneur are

The willingness to work hard towards goals.
Knowledge and skills for planning and implementation of goals in an effective manner.
The management skills related to finances, materials, personnel and time.
The courage to take up calculated risks for the smooth functioning of.the business.

(b) Two benefits of Ergonomics are as follows
(i) Ergonomics reduces the risk of injury and accidents and creates a safer work environment at the workplace.
(ii) Ergonomics increases productivity and combines different ideas to make workstations feel more comfortable.

Question 27.
(a) Discuss types of feeding routes in case oral feeding is not possible.
(b) Write a note on a soft diet. [2+1=3].
Answer:
(a) Types of feeding routes in the absence of oral feeding include

Tube Feeding In tube feeding, a nutritionally complete diet is given to the patients through a tube. Diet is delivered through the nose into the stomach as long as the gastrointestinal tract is functional and the person is able to digest and absorb food.
Intravenous Feeding In intravenous feeding, the patient is nourished with special solutions which are given through a drip in a vein.

(b) Soft diet provides soft whole food that is lightly seasoned and is similar to the regular diet. The foods included in this type of diet are soft in consistency, easy to chew and made of simple, easily digestible foods

Question 28.
Describe some inventions that helped France to become the Fashion capital of the world in the 18th century.
Or
Describe the role of Fashion merchandisers in the promotion of the products [3].
Answer:
France became the Fashion capital of the world in the 18th century. There were many inventions and events that helped it to be a main player in the fashion industry. The Industrial Revolution led to the emergence of technological advancements in textile and apparel production. Due to these developments, more fabrics were produced in less time.

Spinning jenny and power looms were invented during this period. This further gave rise to the development of the American textile industry. The foot treadle for the sewing machine was developed in 1859 by Issac Singer. This helped in making the hands free to guide the fabric.

A Fashion merchandiser, who works for the designer, promoting the designer’s product to stores that may want to buy large quantities is the most essential priority. Fashion merchandising promotes a designer’s items through fashion shows where creations and visual effects are exaggerated to seek the attention of potential buyers.

Fashion merchandisers also seek out the target market for designer clothing such as children’s clothing stores, department stores or discount retailers. A Fashion merchandiser must possess a creative mind and strong visual merchandising skills and also sharp production skills.

Question 29.
Write a note on the following [3].
(a) Front Office Supervisor.
(b) Floor Supervisor.
(c) Kitchen Stewarding.
Answer:
(a) Front Office Supervisor is responsible for a shift. Meets and greets all arrivals, ensuring accurate and speedy rooming procedure. She/File also checks occupancy.
(b) Floor Supervisor is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of guest rooms, corridors and staircase and floor pantries.
(c) Kitchen Stewarding is responsible for the storage, maintenance, cleanliness and issue of cutlery, crockery and glassware to the restaurant and kitchen.

Section C (26 Marks)

Question 30.
Mr Gupta has opened his own food processing unit. [1+1+2=4].
(a) What are some of the formulated foods he can make in his unit?
(b) Mention some skills required by Mr Gupta while making a recipe.
(c) Which methods can be used by Mr Gupta in order to produce the maximum quantity of fresh foods in his unit?
Or
Mrs Mehta is a clinical nutritionist. As a clinical nutritionist
(a) Discuss her major roles.
(b) Paresh is undergoing diet therapy under the guidance of Mrs Mehta. What is diet therapy?
(c) Neeta is pregnant. How can Mrs Mehta help Neeta through diet?
Answer:
(a) Mr Gupta can make formulated food products such as bread, biscuits, ice-creams, cakes, sweet rolls, etc. These food products are prepared by mixing and processing individual ingredients that result in relatively shelf-stable food.

(b) Mr Gupta can acquire some skills while making a recipe such as expertise in cooking, knowledge of nature and properties of food, uses of ingredients, as well as designing, analysing and adapting a basic recipe, food products and production following hygiene and safety norms.

(c) In order to produce the maximum quantity of fresh food and retain the quality of fresh foods, food is processed as little as possible. Some of the processes that can be implied by Mr Gupta in this include cleaning, trimming, shelling, cutting, slicing and storage at low temperatures, i.e., refrigeration temperatures

(a) Major roles of Mrs Mehta as a clinical nutritionist include

Providing advice and translating technical information into dietary guidelines.
Providing advice to patients, giving prescriptions to healthy individuals at different stages of the life cycle i.e. pregnancy, infancy and childhood up to old age (womb to the tomb) in order to help them maintain good nutritional status and to remain healthy.

(b) Diet therapy is the branch of dietetics concerned with the use of foods for therapeutic purposes. It may involve the alteration or adoption of a diet to prevent or treat a disease or to simply promote optimum health. Various health conditions such as diarrhoea, vomiting, pancreatic disorders, metabolic syndrome, liver disorders, etc require diet therapy through a well-qualified dietitian such as Mrs Mehta.

(c) Mrs Mehta as a well-qualified nutritionist can prescribe a diet full of nutrients such as iron, folic acid, and vitamins which will be helpful during Neeta’s pregnancy. She may remove some foods which will be harmful to her and the baby as well as add some foods which help in the healthy development of the fetus.

Question 31.
What is a colour scheme? Discuss the Relative colour scheme.[4]
Answer:
Colour schemes are used as guides for combining colours. Colour schemes are best studied with reference to the colour wheel. Related colour schemes have at least one hue in common. They are as follows

Monochromatic Harmony It means harmony based on one hue. This single hue may be varied in value or intensity.
Achromatic Harmony It uses only neutrals such as a combination of black and white.
Accented Neutral Harmony It uses one hue and a neutral or achromatic colour.
Analogous Harmony It refers to a colour combination using two or three hues that lie side by side on the colour wheel. The use of four or more hues may create a jumble unless each one is in a very small quantity.

Question 32.
(a) Write a note on ECCE. [1+1+2=4].
(b) Discuss the concept of Infancy in ECCE.
(c) Which approach is beneficial for the development of children’s ECCE?
Or
Discuss the importance of Institutional Care for children. [4].
Answer:
(a) ‘Early Childhood Care and Education’ (ECCE) refers to a range of processes and mechanisms that sustain and support development during the early years of life. Recently, there has been an increasing need for institutional childcare facilities. Under ECCE, such a supportive and congenial atmosphere is created where a child feels free to express his/her capabilities.

(b) Infancy in ECCE is the period between birth and one or two years. In this period, a child is totally dependent on adults for everyday needs, that may be a mother, a father or any other primary caregiver.

(c) Child-centred approach is beneficial for the development of children in ECCE. The child-centred approach looks at the child’s holistic development. It will enable the child to make decisions and solve problems. It allows the child to develop confidently and independently. The child’s ideas, preferences, and curiosities are all taken into account.

Institutional Care is a type of residential care for large groups of children. It is characterised by a one-size-fits-all approach according to which the same service is provided to all children irrespective of their age, gender, abilities, and needs. The importance of Institutional Care for children is as follows

Due to fewer resources, several communities especially those living in remote areas, are unable to send their older children to schools. This is basically due to the responsibility given to them for the care of their younger siblings as their parents are indulged in work outside.
This inevitably hinders their education Thus, institutional care of young children is important for the old child as well because he/she will be released from the task of child care and can continue his/her studies.
The institutional services also provide for their nutrition and health besides their learning as per requirements. These services help to support society in the task of developing and building the next generation for the future.
Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) not only benefits a childhood but also a child’s family and eventually the community in performing the task of raising a child right.

Question 33.
Gaurav is the Senior Restaurant Supervisor at Meridian Hotel. What is his role as a Senior Restaurant Supervisor? [4].
Or
Aman is an Assistant Housekeeper at Sunrise Hotel. What are his roles as an Assistant Housekeeper?
Answer:
Gaurav as the Senior Restaurant Supervisor at Meridian Hotel leads a team of Waiters/Stewards who actually serve the food and the Assistant Waiter who clears the table. They keep a close watch that the standard of cleanliness, hygiene and service are maintained. He is also responsible for supervising all aspects of the restaurant for its smooth operation on a daily basis, delegating tasks to all the restaurant personnel and ensuring that the responsibilities are completed in a timely manner.

As an Assistant Housekeeper at Sunrise Hotel, Aman is responsible for preparing duty schedules and checking the cleanliness and functioning of the workers. He is responsible for ensuring that hotel rooms are clean and tidy for guests. He must be conversant in all duties of the Housekeeping Department and is responsible to hire, train and plan department work schedules.

He is also responsible to report immediately any maintenance issues such as furniture, fittings and equipment to the Head of the Department to ensure operational excellence in the department. He also participates in and enforces quality assurance for Housekeeping Department and department cost control measures

Question 34.
Write a note on microbial food-borne pathogens.
Or
Discuss various functions of the FSSAI Act 2006. [5].
Answer:
Microbial food-borne pathogens (e.g. viruses, bacteria, parasites) are biological agents that can cause a food-borne illness event. Among various hazards, biological hazards are an important cause which leads to food-borne illnesses. Despite so many efforts in the area of food safety, microbial food-borne pathogens are still a serious concern and new pathogens continue to emerge and evolve.

Factors that are significant in the emergence of pathogens include human hosts, animal hosts, pathogens’ interaction with humans, the pathogen itself and the environment in which food is produced, processed, handled and stored. There are genetic exchanges or mutations in the organisms which can create new strains with the potential to cause disease.

New pathogens can emerge through changes in eating habits, climate, mass production, food processing and increased globalisation of the food supply which further allows pathogens to emerge in new populations or new geographic areas. Other than there changes in host susceptibility due to malnutrition, age and conditions can allow for the emergence of new infections in vulnerable populations.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been mandated by the Food Safety Standards (FSS) Act, 2006 for performing the following functions

Framing of regulations to lay down the standards and guidelines for articles of food and system of enforcing various standards.
Laying down mechanisms and guidelines for accreditation of certification bodies for certification of food safety management systems for food businesses and accreditation of laboratories and notification of the accredited laboratories.
To provide scientific advice and technical support to Central Government and State Governments for framing the policy and rules related to food safety and nutrition.
Provide training programmes for persons who are involved or intend to get involved in food businesses.
Contribute to the development of international technical standards for food, sanitary and phytosanitary standards.
Promote general awareness about food safety and food standards.
Collect and collate data regarding food consumption, incidence and prevalence of biological risk, contaminants in food, residues of various contaminants in foods products, identification of emerging risks and introduction of the rapid alert system.
Creating an information network across the country so that the public, consumers, panchayats, etc receive rapid, reliable and objective information about food safety and issues of concern.

Question 35.
Minal is a Fashion designer. She wishes to create a skirt with a lined design. [3+1+1=5].
(a) Which type of lines can she add to her skirt?
(b) Which lines can she add in order to make her skirt graceful?
(c) Which lines should Minal avoid in order to exaggerate size?
Answer:
(a) Minal can add the following types of lines to her skirt

Vertical lines stress up and down movement. They emphasise height and give a severe, dignified and reserved effect.
Horizontal lines stress side-to-side movement and create an illusion of width. As these lines repeat the ground line, they give a stable and placid effect.
Oblique or Diagonal lines increase or decrease in width and height depending on the degree and direction of the angle. They can create an active, startling or dramatic effect.
A curved line is a line which has any degree of roundness. It can be in a shape of a simple arc or a complicated free-hand curve.

(b) Minal can add long and flowing curved lines because these lines appear most graceful and rhythmic which will make her skirt more graceful.
(c) Minal should avoid using large rounded curved lines in her skirt. These lines lend a dramatic touch and tend to exaggerate size.