CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Home Science Set 7 With Solutions

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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Home Science Set 7 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 of the following includes the need for Ergonomics?
I. To improve the safety and health of the worker
II. Reducing the possibility of accidents due to human error
III. Improving the job effectiveness
IV Improving job satisfaction
Choose the correct option
(a)I and II
(b)II andIII
(c) III and IV
(d)I, II,III, and IV
Answer:
(d) l, II, III, and IV

Question 2

The above image is of Channapatna dolls. The art of making such dolls is popular in ________. [1].
(a) Maharashtra.
(b) Karnataka.
(c) Uttar Pradesh.
(d) Kerala.
Answer:
(b) Karnataka.

Question 3
_________ is concerned with improving the nutritional problems of the population in both developing and developed countries.[1].
(a) Public Health.
(b) Public Nutrition.
(c) Diet Therapy.
(d) Clinical Nutrition.
Answer:
(b) Public Nutrition.

Question 4.
Which of the following country is suffering from the problem of double malnutrition? [1].
(a) France.
(b) India.
(c) China.
(d) USA.
Answer:
(b) India.

Question 5.
Which of the following factors is responsible for the increase in various illnesses? [1].
(a) Sedentary lifestyle.
(b) Lowered intake of grains.
(c) No exercise.
(d) All of the above.
Answer:
(d) All of the above.

Question 6.
Which among the following are the major nutrition-related problems in India? [1].
I. Low birth weight
II. Retarded growth
III. HIV/Aids
IV Hidden hunger
Choose the correct option
(a) I, II, and III
(b) II, III, and IV
(c) I, II, III and IV
(d) I, III, and IV
Answer:
(d) I, II, III, and IV

Question 7.
Nutritional science is derived from which of the following sciences? [1].
(a) Behavioural Science.
(b) Social Science.
(c) Biological Science.
(d) All of the above.
Answer:
(d) All of the above.

Question 8.
Juvenile Justice Act 2000 deals with which categories of children? [1].
I. In conflict with the law
II. In the need of care and protection
III. School dropouts
IV Illegally employed children
Choose the correct option
(a)I and II
(b)I andIII
(c)II and IV
(d) I, II, and IV
Answer:
(a) I and II

Question 9.
14-year-old Sonu is a juvenile delinquent. He is a child who is [1].
(a) in the need of institutional care.
(b) a school dropout.
(c) in conflict with the law.
(d) None of the above.
Answer:
(c) in conflict with the law.

Question 10.
Match the following [1].

List I		List II
A.	Couture	1.	Ready-to-wear clothing
B.	Pret-a-Porter	2.	Art of making a dress
C.	Sewing Machine	3.	Female dress designer
D.	Couturier	4.	Issac Singer

Choose the correct option

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

Answer:
(b) 2 1 4 3

Question 11.
Which of the following issues are given low priority in Print media? [1].
(a) Agriculture.
(b) Rural issues.
(c) Developmental issues.
(d) All of the above.
Answer:
(d) All of the above.

Question 12.
In which of the following elements of the design rule of the Golden Mean is used? [1].
(a) Balance.
(c) Rhythm.
(b) Proportion.
(d) Lines.
Answer:
(b) Proportion.

Question 13.
Match the following [1].

List I		List II
A.	Engineering Department	1.	Housekeeping Department
B.	Linen Room	2.	Back Office Department
C.	Banquet	3.	Food and Beverages Department
D.	Guest Cycle	4.	Front Office Department

Choose the correct option

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

Answer:
(a) 21 3 4

Read the passage carefully and answer questions no 14 to 18.
With respect to lifestyle, people have become more sedentary, relying on faster means of transportation, walking less, and doing less amount of physical activity. In urban areas, even children do not play enough outdoor games. Dietary patterns people in India are also shifting more towards unhealthy food choices.

These include increased consumption of fast foods, oily and fried foods, carbonated and sweetened beverages, sweets and desserts, etc this is coupled with a sedentary lifestyle and less or no physical activity. At the same time, the intake of whole grains, pulses, vegetables, and fruits has reduced. Protein Energy Malnutrition is one of the major nutritional problems in our country.

It is also prevalent in developing and industrialized countries. It is caused by inadequate food intake as per the requirements i.e. insufficient intake of the micronutrients (energy and protein). Children are at the greatest risk although PEM can also occur in adults elderly or who are suffering from infectious diseases such as TB, HIV/ AIDS, etc. PEM is assessed by evaluating anthropometric measurements like head and chest circumferences, height, weight, etc.

Question 14.
Which of the following conditions are present in Protein Energy Malnutrition?[1].
I. Stunting
II. Wasting
III. Underweight
IV. Hidden hunger
Choose the correct option
(a)I and II
(c) I, III, and IV
(b) I, II, and III
(d) I, II, and IV
Answer:
(b) I, II, and III

Question 15.
Marasmus and Kwashiorkor are caused due to ________. [1].
(a) Protein Energy Malnutrition.
(b) Vitamin A deficiency.
(c) Anemia.
(d) Iodine deficiency.
Answer:
(a) Protein Energy Malnutrition.

Question 16.
Micronutrient-deficient diet does not contain which of the following?[1].
I. Energy
II. Protein content
III. Minerals
IV. Vitamins
Choose the correct option
(a) I, II, III and IV (b) I, II and III
(c) I, III and IV (d) II and III
Answer:
(a) I, II, III, and IV

Question 17.
The consumption of which of the following food does not lead to various illnesses? [1].
(a) Carbonated beverages.
(b) Fried foods.
(c) Legumes.
(d) Fast food.
Answer:
(c) Legumes.

Question 18.
Which of the following measurements are not evaluated under Protein Energy Malnutrition? [1].
(a) Weight.
(b) Height.
(c) BMI.
(d) Head and chest circumference.
Answer:
(c) BMI

Section B (26 Marks)

Question 19.
Manpreet has opened a Food processing center. Name any three semi-perishable and three non-perishable items he can process in his center. [2]
Answer:
Since Manpreet has opened a food processing center, he can process semi-perishable products such as fruits, and vegetables. These foods can last for 1-2 weeks. Root crops like onions and potatoes last for 2-4 weeks. Manpreet can process non-perishable foods such as grains like rice, wheat, pulses oilseeds. These are the foods that generally last for one year.

Question 20.
Discuss the four special features of the elderly population in India. [2].
Or
What do you mean by Early Childhood Care and Education?
Answer:
Four special features of the elderly population in India are
(i) Majority (80%) of the elderly population are living in rural areas. Thus, it becomes difficult for the authorities to deliver services at regular intervals.
(ii) Feminisation of the elderly population.
(iii) There is an increase in the number of the older-old persons above the age of 80 years.
(iv) A large percentage (30 %) of senior citizens are living below the poverty line

The concept of ‘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. It encompasses education, physical, social and emotional care, intellectual stimulation, health care, and nutrition. It also includes the support of a family and a community’s need to promote children’s healthy development.

Question 21.
(a) Write about the contribution of Levis Strauss to the Fashion of France in the late 18th century. [2].
(b) Write a note on ready-to-wear clothes in the 18th century in France.
Answer:
(a) In the Fashion of France in the late 18th century, Levis Strauss used fabric from which tents and wagon covers were made to make long-wearing pants with pockets. These pants became popular later and to known as denim. Denim is the only apparel that has remained the same for the past last 150 years.

(b) In the 18th century in France, the manufacturing of ready-to-wear clothes for women started when women started wearing separate skirts and blouses. In ready-to-wear clothes, lengths and waistlines could be easily adjusted and this helped the working class add variety to their wardrobe by mixing separate clothes.

Question 22.
Chirag wishes to work in the hospitality industry. Mention any two essential skills required to work in the hospitality sector. [2].
Or
Ronit wants to work with a Food and Beverage Department at a Hotel. What are some basic skills he must possess while working in this department?
Answer:
If Chirag wants to work in the hospitality sector, he needs to have the following skills
(i) He needs to be well groomed and has good hygiene, orderliness, good manners, and etiquette besides a personality smiling face.
(ii) He must have a clean and neatly ironed uniform, minimum accessories, and well-groomed hair. His nails should be clean and properly manicured.

If Ronit wants to work with Food and Beverage Department, he must have the following skills

He must always be smiling, courteous to the guests, and possess good manners and etiquette.
He should have a thorough knowledge of the ways of serving the food and know the ways of handling guests at the restaurant.

Question 23.
(a) Discuss the concept of the peak of popularity and decline of popularity in the Fashion cycle. [2].
(b) Write any two features of laundry in hotels.
Answer:
(a) Peak of popularity in the Fashion cycle refers to a situation where any kind of fashion is in high demand due to its popularity. In order to meet such demands many manufacturers try to produce a replica of that product and sell it at different price levels. The decline in popularity in the Fashion cycle takes place when mass production of a certain fashion in the market leads to its decline. This leads fashion-conscious people to look for something new.

(b) Two features of laundry in hotels are
(i) Here, the final finishing of laundered goods i.e. starching, ironing, pressing and correct and perfect folding is required.
(ii) Hotel laundry also provides the guests’ personal laundry service when required.

Question 24.
(a) Write a note on SEWA. [2].
(b) What is Print media?
Answer:
(a) The Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) is a union of several thousand poor women working in the informal sector in India. This association aims to achieve full employment and self-dependence for women workers by focusing on work and support in areas like income, food, and social security.

(b) Print media is a traditional form of media for development communication and such forms of media are participatory and effective in nature. Basically, reports which are concerned with issues like agriculture, problems of rural areas, and other developmental concerns are given low priority in Print media.

Question 25.
Vaishali lives in a rural area and wants to learn computers. How can she learn computers from her village?
Or
Naina loves to listen to radio programs. Which types of radio programs are broadcasted on the radio? [2].
Answer:
If Vaishali wants to learn computers she can approach Community Learning Centers (CLCs) in her village. CLCs have been set up in rural areas and they emphasize IT training to build the capacity of members including areas like electrical, mechanical, and IT engineering.

Naina can listen to various programs on the radio. Radio programs are generally presented in the form of news, interviews, discussions, documentaries, etc. In a short period of time, the news is covered” with many different topics. At regular intervals, interesting facts and stories of current human interest are broadcast.

Question 26.
(a) Discuss the importance of work in our day-to-day life by mentioning any three points.
(b) Describe the difference between a job and a career. [1+2=3].
Answer:
(a) Importance of work in our day-to-day life can be understood with the help of the following three points Work is performed by an individual to acquire or earn money, to fulfill the requirements of their families, to earn leisure, for recreation purposes, etc. Work also helps in developing one’s personal identity and in boosting their self-esteem. Work has an impact on the quality of life in the world around us.

(b) The difference between a job and a career can be understood with the help of the following points A job is work performed to earn money to support basic needs. It can be full-time or part-time and may be short-term. It is just a role that can be fulfilled without any satisfaction. While a career is something related to pursuing a passion. It is made up of the combination of roles, experiences, education, and pathways one takes to achieve one’s goals. It gives a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment.

Question 27.
(a) Write a short note on pasteurization.
(b) Describe the experiment of spoilage done by Pasteurin in 1864. [2+1=3].
Answer:
(a) Pasteurisation is defined as the process of treating milk to destroy disease-producing organisms. It was developed by Louis Pasteur. This method was a significant advancement in ensuring the microbiological safety of food. It is a process in which packaged and non-packaged foods such as milk and fruit juices are treated with mild heat, usually to less than 100 °C (212 °F), to eliminate pathogens and extend shelf life.

(b) Louis Pasteur’s experiment in 1864 was based on the spoilage of wine and his description of how to avoid spoilage was an early attempt to put food technology on a scientific basis. He also conducted his research on the production of alcohol, vinegar, wines, beer, and souring of milk.

Question 28.
Discuss the effects of applying the principle of balance in apparel design. [3].
Or
Discuss the concept of natural shapes and abstract shapes in fabric or apparel.
Answer:
Balance is the proper equalling of the distribution of weight from the central point of a dress. It is important for a good garment that it should be balanced both vertically (from the center line) and horizontally (from top to bottom).

This can be done in three ways that are formal, informal, and radial. The elements of design like line, form, color, and texture are considered while creating a balance in a dress. The effects of applying the principle of balance in apparel design are as follows

The application of formal balance gives a feeling of stability, dignity, and formality to the garment wearer but tends to get monotonous. For a customer, formal vertical balance is the least expensive and most expected type of design which is found on less expensive garments.
Application of horizontal balance is done to correct figure problems by using various elements of design, for example, dark hue for big sizes.

Natural shapes are the shapes that copy nature or common shapes of man-made objects. Organic or natural shapes in design, are associated with nature. In other words, they often look similar to things found in nature like plants, animals, and rocks. They tend to be characterized by curving lines and a lack of symmetry. Abstract shapes are free-form.

They do not resemble any specific object but may represent different things to different people because of personal association. Abstract shapes are created by abstracting the most basic and recognizable aspects of a real-life shape and creating a simplified representation of it. They are stylized or simplified versions of organic shapes.

Question 29.
Write a short note on the following [3].
(a) Linen and Uniform Room Supervisor.
(b) Public Area Supervisor.
(c) Flower arrangement in a Hotel.
Answer:
(a) Linen Room and Uniform Room Supervisor is responsible for the supply, acquisition, storage, issue, and cleanliness of the linen and uniforms required in various areas of the hotel. The linen room stores and maintains a large stock of bed linen, bath linen, linen for restaurant(s), etc, and uniforms of all the staff members of the hotel.

(b) Public Area Supervisor is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the public areas like the Main entrance, corridor, offices, banquet, halls, restaurants, etc. They get these works done through Housemen.

(c) Flower arrangement helps to enhance the aesthetic appeal of various interior spaces in a hotel. The hotel or other institution may give a contract to florists to supply flower arrangements on a regular basis. Alternatively, the flower arrangements in various areas of the premises may be made by the housekeeping department.

Section C (26 Marks)

Question 30.
A leading international gas stove production chain wishes to establish its business in India. For this, the government has asked the Chain to acquire an ISO 9000 certification. [2+1+1=4].
(a) What is ISO?
(b) Describe the functions of ISO.
(c) What is ISO 9000?
Or
A high-level Indian Diplomat is India’s representative to CAC. [2+2=4].
(a) Describe the composition of CAC.
(b) What is the Food Code of CAC?
Answer:
(a) International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) is an independent non-governmental federation of national standards bodies. Through its members, it brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market-relevant international standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges. The work performed by ISO led to international agreements which are published as International Standards.

(b) Functions of ISO are

Promoting the development of standardization and related activities in the world with a view to facilitating the international exchange of goods and services.
Developing cooperation in the spheres of intellectual, scientific, technological, and economic activity.

(a) Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) is an inter-governmental body formed with the objective of establishing international standards to protect the health of consumers and facilitate food and agricultural trade. It was composed of 187 member countries and one member organization i.e. European Community. CAC has become the single most important international reference point for developments associated with food standards.

(b) Food Code, is a collection of internationally adopted food standards by CAC. The published document comprises Standards, Codes of Practice, Guidelines, and other recommendations to protect consumers as well as to ensure fair practices in the food trade. Codex standards are adopted to develop national standards among different countries of the world

(c) ISO 9000 is an international reference for quality requirements. It deals with the Quality Management of an organization. However, the adoption of these standards is voluntary for an organization.

Question 31.
Discuss essential qualifications for a career in Fashion design and merchandising. [4].
Answer:
Essential qualifications required to pursue a career in Fashion designing and merchandising are

Certificate or diploma degree programs in Fashion Merchandising over a period of six months to one year. These programs are of short duration as The coursework focuses on the actual job of Fashion merchandising.
The Master’s Programme in Fashion merchandising is of a two-year duration that consists of a certain amount of liberal arts requirements with fashion and business courses.
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion design or merchandising is a four-year program that consists of a substantial amount of liberal arts requirements with fashion and business courses. A bachelor’s degree is beneficial for those individuals who possess the patience for long-term schooling as well as the desire for a broad education and promotional opportunities.

Question 32.
Two friends Chhaya and Deepa want to open an NGO that shall benefit the elderly. They need to consider various aspects in order to make their initiative beneficial for the elderly. Discuss the important factors that they must keep in mind before setting up an organization [4].
Answer:
Important factors that Chhaya and Deepa must keep in mind before setting up an organization in order to make it beneficial for the elderly are

An appropriate location for the organization, who should it cater to suit the target beneficiaries.
Services or a combination of services to be provided that will be beneficial for the elderly.
Finances are required to run the organization.
Recruitment of staff with different skills which will enable them to take care of the elderly in an efficient manner.
Knowledge base to handle various aspects of the program including handling formalities of registering the organization, implementing the program, and improving the activities based on periodic evaluation and feedback.
To have a strong vision about what they want to achieve and how the organization will contribute to meeting the needs of the target group. Thus, strong passion is also a major requirement for work in this area.

Question 33.
Parag has purchased a Television. He is now being termed as a consumer. What is a consumer and what is an importance of a consumer? [4].
Or
Chitra purchased 10 kgs of rice from a supermarket. But she received only 8 kgs of rice from the attendant while she paid the price of the 10 kgs of rice. How does such type of problems affect the consumers like Chitra?
Answer:
After purchasing a Television, Parag is now a consumer. A consumer is a person who is the final buyer of goods and services, for the satisfaction of their personal needs and wants, ranging from natural products to products and/or services from natural the market. Consumers are the basic economic entities of an economy.

All consumers consume goods and services directly and indirectly to maximize satisfaction and utility. Generally, consumers will consist of a particular individual, a group of individuals, institutions, etc. Consumers are the main source of demand for all goods.

The producers of industrial goods or the producers of agricultural products are all producing various items according to the demand in the market. Consumers are considered the primary component of a socioeconomic system. It is so because every human being who is consumer to a smaller to larger extent wants to have a good standard of living.

Consumers like Chitra face the problem of incorrect weights and measures. Consumers may end up getting less quantity than what they paid for like in the case of Chitra. This may happen when either incorrect weights or measures are used or correct weights are used incorrectly. Measures are often deceptive and exploit consumers of their money. Weights and measures without a seal or verification stamp are not genuine.

There are various tricks employed to fool consumers. From street hawkers to agents who buy from farmers, weights are manipulated to gain more profit. Spurious, weights or stones, bricks, etc are used in place of standard weights in vegetable and grocery shops, This is often common in local and weekly markets. Boxes or bottles that are used in packed goods are generally of a shape that would give lesser quantity to the consumer.

Question 34.
Write a short note on Public Health Nutrition. [5].
Or
Discuss any four short-term interventions and four structural changes to tackle the nutritional problems in India.
Answer:
Public Health Nutrition is the field of study that is concerned with the promotion of good health through nutrition and the primary prevention of nutrition-related illness in the population and the government policies and programs that are aimed at solving these problems. It also aims at understanding the causes of nutrition-related diseases and uses multidisciplinary approaches to solve the problems that affect the population.

Therefore, Public Health Nutrition is a multidisciplinary field and is built on the foundations of biological and social sciences. This field differs from other fields of nutrition (clinical nutrition and dietetics) because here the professional is concerned with the well-being of a community and not specific individuals.

Public Nutrition is a special body of knowledge derived from the nutritional, biological, behavioral, social, and managerial sciences. It can also be described as the art and science of promoting health and preventing diseases, prolonging life, through the organized efforts/action of society.

Any professional in the field of Public Nutrition has to promote good nutrition and /or prevent nutritional problems, for which it is important to identify the problem and its magnitude, understand how and why these problems occur, and then plan strategies and actions to implement them and evaluate their impact.

Four short-term interventions to tackle nutritional problems are

Integrated Child Development Sen/ice (ICDS) covers all vulnerable groups.
Fortification of essential foods (salt fortified with iodine).
Production and popularisation of low-cost nutritious foods from indigenous and locally available raw materials by involving women in this activity.
Control of various micronutrient deficiencies among vulnerable groups. Such as iron, Vitamin A, folic acid, and iodine among children and women.

Four structural changes to tackle nutritional problems are Ensuring food security i.e. improving the availability of food.

Improvement in dietary patterns by ensuring the availability of nutritionally rich foods.
Poverty alleviation for rural and urban poor through employment generation schemes and public distribution systems, implementing land reforms.
Improving health and family welfare, prevention of food adulteration, involvement of media, basic nutrition and knowledge, monitoring of nutrition programs, improvement of the status of women, education, and literacy, and community participation

Question 35.
Fashion Forward is a leading Fashion Retail Organisation. It is looking to establish its business in the city, for which its team needs to study the market. [2+2+1=5]
(a) Write about the Demographic segmentation of the market.
(b) Which aspects are covered under the Physiographic segmentation of the market?
(c) Discuss the Behavioural market segmentation.
Answer:
(a) Demographic segmentation is done on the basis of population, age, sex, occupation, education, and income. It helps organizations understand who their customers are so that their needs can be addressed more effectively. Demographic segmentation helps identify which people are most likely to make a purchase, which helps define the target market. Once the target market is known, Fashion Forward can plan marketing strategies that best appeal to this segment, increasing the efficacy of their strategies.

(b) Psychographic segmentation is done based on lifestyles like social activities, interests, leisure pursuits, needs, and wants. People who have similar lifestyles that can make up for a target market group. It is a market segmentation technique where groups are formed according to psychological traits that influence consumption habits drawn from people’s lifestyles and preferences. It is mainly conducted on the basis of “how” people think and “what” they aspire their life to be.

(c) Behavioural market segmentation is done based on specific products or services. Many times rating of usage or reviews of products and services is done. This helps in improving the service/product and makes it different from others.