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ICSE Class 10 Home Science Question Paper 2013 Solved

Section-A (40 Marks)
(Attempt All questions from this section)

Question 1.
(a) Name any two neutral colours that highlight the use of other colours. [2]
Answer:
Grey and White are the two neutral colours which highlight the use of other colours.

ICSE 2013 Home Science Question Paper Solved for Class 10

(b) What type of lights are suitable for a bedroom? [2]
Answer:
Local lights should be used in the bedroom. On the top of the dressing table one tubelight should be placed. Study table may have a separate lamp or light. Bathroom also needs a ceiling as well as a mirror light.

(c) List two advantages of a well-planned kitchen. [2]
Answer:

  1. It helps in the proper working.
  2. A well planned kitchen also help in making or preparing nutritional food because in a well planned kitchen you will work comfortabely.

(d) State two ways of taking care of carpets. [2]
Answer:

  • Carpets should not be turned or folded.
  • It should be lightly cleaned.
  • Never drag any furniture over the carpets. It will damage the carpet.

(e) Write the full form of ATM and PIN. [2]
Answer:

  • ATM is known as Automated Teller Machine.
  • PIN means Personal Identification Number.

Question 2.
(a) Mention any two advantages of consumer education. [2]
Answer:

  • Can buy the goods intelligently.
  • Have the knowledge about goods quality, price and can even bargain with the shopkeeper.

(b) Define the term‘Food Adulteration’. [2]
Answer:
Food Adulteration: To get the extra margin of profit the traders reduce the quantity of the pure goods and add the similar good in it which is cheap and of low quality. This removal of quality product and addition of the low quality good is known as food adulteration. It is done mainly by intentionally.

(c) State the use of optical brighteners in doing laundry. [2]
Answer:
Optical brighteners are generally used for white clothes. Because white clothes gradually lose their whiteness with regular use. Sometime white clothes turns yellow. Optical brightener basically are the agents which are colourless dyes, they attached themselves with the clothes fabrics and make them brighter when light reflect on them.

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(d) What are primary colours ? Give two examples. [2]
Answer:
Primary colours are those colours which cannot be obtained by the combination of any colour. These are Red, Yellow and Blue. These three colours when get combine with each other they form the other colours.

(e) Why is freezing not considered an economical method of food preservation ? [2]
Answer:
Firstly all the food items have not the same freezing point. Some freeze soon and some take much time. The main thing why the freezing method not considered as economical method of food preservation is that this method only prevents the activity of bacteria but it does not kill the bacteria. That’s why if we take a food from the refrigerator and place it in open for some time, food gets spoiled because when the food kept in open it comes in the contact of air and moisture. In the moisture the bacteria again get a chance to grow which spoil the food.

Question 3.
(a) Name any two eating disorders observed during adolescence. [2]
Answer:
Bulimia nervosa and Anorexia nervosa are the two eating disorders observed during adolescence.

(b) List any two characteristics of a balanced diet. [2]
Answer:

  • A proper balanced diet provide us complete nutrients which our body needs for growth and development.
  • If we take proper balance diet, it prevents us from so many diseases. Some diseases are happend due to the deficiency of nutrients.

(c) Mention any two characteristics of a good soap used for washing clothes. [2]
Answer:

  • A good soap produce sufficient lather for effective washing.
  • It should be firm to touch and it should not be too soft or too hard.

(d) How is direct lighting different from indirect lighting ?. [2]
Answer:
Direct Lighting: When a light directly fall on an object it is called direct lighting.
Indirect Lighting: When a light gets reflected or diffused by striking an object and then fall on other object is called indirect lighting. Used specially in the interiors to avoid the shadows.

(e) List two qualities of a material used on a kitchen counter. [2]
Answer:

  • The material used in the kitchen counters should be heat resistance.
  • Should be resistant to acid.
  • Should be easy to clean.

Question 4.
(a) Name the male and female sex hormones. [2]
Answer:
Male sex hormone is testosterone.
Female sex hormones are known as oestrogen and progesterone.

(b) List any two standardization marks. [2]
Answer:
Two standardization marks: These are ISI and Agmark.

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(c) Name the method of washing used on silk garments. [2]
Answer:
Method of washing used on silk garments: Silk garments can be washed by using these methods.

  • Preparation: Firstly examine the silk garment for tears, holes and stains and after examination give suitable treatment.
  • Steeping: It is avoided in case of wool, due to its weak strength when wet.
  • Washing: Silk should be washed with gentle handling, using kneading and squeezing method.
  • Rinsing: It should be done in clear, soft tap water till all soap is removed from the garments.
  • Stiffening: Silk is very soft, it requires a treatment of gum water to give it stiffness, proper shape, body and shine.
  • Drying: Coloured silk should be dried in shade and white silk in sunlight.
  • Ironing: Silk clothes should not be sprinkled with water for proper ironing because it leaves stains on the fabric.
    For this question you can only write washing step alone.

(d) Give two advantages of having windows in the kitchen. [2]
Answer:
Advantages of windows :

  • A good source of ventilation.
  • Provide light and air.
  • Also remove the bad odour from the kitchen.

(e) State any two factors affecting the physical development of a child. [2]
Answer:
Factors affecting physical development of a child:

  • Good nutritive food
  • Proper exercises
  • Behaviour of the family.

Section – B (60 Marks)
(Attempt any four questions from this section)

Question 5.
A well planned kitchen should have the advantage of various activities being undertaken easily and efficiently. In this context, explain the:
(a) importance of proper flooring in the kitchen. [5]
Answer:
Importance of the flooring: A well maintained floor is necessary for a kitchen. Floor should be dust free means should not be kutcha. Because if the floor is kutcha (temporary) dust particles can make the food dirty and unhygienic. Proper tiles should be placed in the kitchen. Floor surface should be clean and easy to maintain. Floor should not be too slippery.

In the simple words we can say a kitchen floor should be made-up of such materials which are easy to clean and maintain.

(b) working area of the kitchen. [5]
Answer:
Working area of a kitchen include the following centres:

  • Preparation and mixing centre
  • Storage centre
  • Cooking stove centre
    • In preparation and mixing centre the food is cut or chooped.
    • In storage centre the food stuffs are kept.
    • In cooking stove centre the food is cooked. Cooking centre should be away from mixing and sink centres.

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(c) five major types of kitchen. [5]
Answer:
Major types of kitchen :

  • Single file kitchen also known as straight live kitchen.
  • Double file kitchen, has two rows of cabinets at the opposite walls.
  • U-shaped kitchen – has cabinets on/along three walls.
  • L-shaped kitchen – has cabinets on the two adjacent walls.
  • Strip kitchen – Found in the small houses.

Question 6.
Budgeting is the art and science of planning one’s income and expenditure to live a comfortable lifestyle that also ensures adequate savings. In this context explain the :
(a) factors affecting a family budget. [5]
Answer:
Factor affecting family budget:

  • Status: This is the important factor which affect the budget of a family. A rich family have generally large expenditure than a poor family.
  • Family composition: Bigger is the size of the family large will be the expenditure.

(b) objectives of savings. [5]
Answer:
Saving objectives:

  • It provide us financial help during illness or any inability.
  • Beneficial for future use.
  • Act as a source of income.
  • Also helps in the time of child education.

(c) necessary steps taken while writing a cheque. [5]
Answer:
Necessary steps: While writing a cheque a person should understand the following things:

  • Should have an account with the bank.
  • Should have enough balance in his account. If the balance is low the bank will cancel the cheque.
  • Should mention the date on the cheque.
  • Name of the payee, to whom written amount is made payble.
  • Mention the amount.
  • Drawer’s signature should be there otherwise the cheque will be returned by the bank.

Question 7.
Good nutrition is important for all ages. In this context:
(a) Discuss the diet and feeding pattern of a pre-school child. [5]
Answer:
Diet for Pre-school Child : The diet of children 1-6 years need adequate amounts of essential nutrients (calcium, phosphorus, proteins, Vit. A, Vit. B, Vit. C and Iron). The rate of growth and development of pre-school children depend to a large measure on the diet consumed by them. Keep foods, which are too fatty or too sweet out of children. Such type of food may fill his limited space, without providing the nutrients needed.

We should serve them part of milk in the form of curd/ butter, milk, kheer, custard or ice cream. Fruits, nutritional snacks, crisp crackers or toast can also be given. Give them such kinds of food which are nutritious and help in their growth and development.
Generally, provide them milk, fruits, protein products etc.

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(b) Describe the maintenance of proper nutrition during adolescence. [5]
Answer:
Adolescents are physically more active than adults. They feel hungry all the time. So it is necessary to train adolescents to eat properly at regular interval of times. Adolescents require large amounts of nutrients to support the acceleration in growth during this period. The calcium, iron, magnesium protein and zinc are incorporated into developing tissues during the growth period. Due to increased energy needs, the recommended intake for vitamin B increases. Vitamin D is important in the formation of longer bones. The requirement of other vitamins like A, C, E and B also increases.

Calcium is one of the most critical and important nutrients for this age. This is needed to provide material for the growth of the skeleton and the teeth, also for other physiological functions. An adolescent must use milk products as the prime source. Other sources of calcium rich food can also be tried.

Requirement of iodine also increases during this period, specially in case of girls. The use of iodized salt and iodine rich foods will provide an adequate intake.
Iron for body tissues and blood is very essential. Onset of menstrual cycle in girls, increases their iron requirement. Extra iron should be supplied by sufficient intake of leafy vegetables.
It is very important that sufficient nutrients should be provided in this stage for rapid growth of the child.

(c) Explain the need for adequate nutrition and a balanced diet for the elderly. [5]
Answer:
Adequate nutrition and a balanced diet is essential in the old age to prevent and control hazards and bad effects of ageing. Obesity, diabetes, constipations, cardiovascular diseases are the major diseases in old ages.

Hence, good nutrition is very important during old age. Special care should be taken that the diets of the elderly are nutritionally adequate and well balanced. You should know or have the knowledge that the elder people require less calories. Few factors always be kept in mind while you are planning balanced diet for the elder people.

  • Provide them liberal amounts of food products like as milk, fresh fruits, green vegetables. These kind of food provide them vitamin and other minerals.
  • Adequate consumption of calcium, should be ensured to make the bones strong in old age too.
  • Scientists also gave emphasis on the importance of water in the diet of the elder persons for the better functioning of kidneys.
  • The diet should be soft and well cooked and it should also include those foods which need a little or no mestication. Because at old age maximum people loss their teeth. So they need soft food.
  • Intake of sweets, fried, high fat foods should be reduced at minimum. Because the elder people feels difficulty to digest such kind of food.

Question 8.
Consumer rights are an important part of our economic lives.
In this context explain :
(a) Any five consumer rights. [5]
Answer:
Consumer Rights :
1. Right to choose : It means right to be assured, wherever possible the access to variety of goods and services at competitive price/satisfactory quality and service at a fair price.

2. Right to safety: It means right to be protected against the marketing of goods and services, which are hazardous to life and the product not only meets their immediate needs but also fulfills long term interests.

3. Right to be informed or information: It means right to be informed about the quality, quantity, potency, purity, standard and price of goods so as the consumer should insist on getting all the information about the product or services before making a choice.

4. Right to redress : It means right to seek redressal against unfair trade practices or unscrupulous exploitation of consumers.

5. Right to be heard: It means that consumer interests will receive due considerations at appropriate forums. It also includes consumer welfare.

ICSE 2013 Home Science Question Paper Solved for Class 10

(b) The harmful effects of the following adulterants:
(i) Lathyrus (Kesari dal)
(ii) Toxic colouring. [5]
Answer:
(i) Kesari Dal (Lathyrus sativus): This is a staple food which is oftenly mixed with the other pulses. This is found in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal and Bihar.

Ill effects : If any person consume high or excessive amount of Kesari dal can suffer with a form of paralysis. It mainly occurs in boys and men in the age of 5-45 years. The disease starts with stiffness of the knee joints and legs with pain around the knee and ankle joints within 10 to 30 days. The person suffer from this disease becomes crippled as his knees gets bent and stiff.

(ii) Toxic colouring are not safe for use. These are carcinogenic such types of colouring produce many types of abnormalties. These affect skin, ovaries, bones, mental retardation, eye defects, lungs and so many other body parts.

(c) Any five points to be kept in mind to overcome consumer related problems. [5]
Answer:

  1. Consumer should be aware from the market.
  2. Should always check the price, manufacturing and expiry date of the products.
  3. Should also check the standardization mark for quality assurance.
  4. Should always check the measuring devices while the seller weigh something which he bought. Never accept irregular weights.
  5. Never believe on the advertisement or adds.

Question 9.
Adolescence is a time of heightened emotional tension resulting from physical and glandular changes that constantly occur. In this context, discuss the:
(a) Role of the endocrine glands. [5]
Answer:
Role of endocrine glands : The endocrine system is made-up of glands which regulate and secrete hormones. Endocrine glands are also known as Ductless glands because these have not special ducts.

Hormones are the chemical messenger of the body. Hormones regulate the growth, metabolism, sexual development and functions of the body. Thyroid, Adrenals, Pituitary, Hypothalamus and reproductive organs are the major glands of the endocrine system. Reproductive organs play important role in secreting sex hormones. Sex hormones are responsible for the sexual growth and other physical development. Pancreas is also an important part of this system because it has a great role in hormone production and in digestion also.

(b) Effects of sex hormones at puberty. [5]
Answer:
Reproductive organs play an important role in secreting sex hormones. These sex hormones are responsible for the sexual growth. During puberty, gonads produce increased level of sex hormones. Girls start menstruate and boys become able to produce sperm.

  • In girls, development of breast and broadening of hips takes place.
  • Growth of hairs in the pubic region.
  • In boys, muscular growth, facial and pubic fyair growth, change in voice takes place.

(c) Skin changes at this stage and ways to prevent it. [5]
Answer:
During the adolescence period, the skin of the adolescent undergoes many changes. Sometime these changes can be noticiable but sometime can’t be. At this stage the skin become oily and start causing irritation. Acne is the major problem in this stage. It is caused when the skin secrete oil and a particular kind of bacteria start growing inside the pores of the skin. Never pop your acnes because it leaves black marks on your skin. You should drink plenty of water to overcome such problem. Never eat oily, fatty or junk food.

Prevention ways :

  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Never pop the pimples.
  • Protect your skin from sun.
  • Clean your face twice in a day.

ICSE 2013 Home Science Question Paper Solved for Class 10

Question 10.
Write short notes on the following :
(a) Different methods of laundering clothes. [5]
Answer:
There are different methods of laundering clothes. These methods depends upon the type of the cloth. For example, for silk the method of laundering will vary somehow. For wool it is little bit different.
1. Squeezing method: Used for soft and delicate fabrics such as woollen, silk etc.

2. Washing with the help of machine: This method is very convenient. It saves labour and time. Nowadays it is used in homes too for washing clothes. Its advantages are with washing you can also do drying in side way process. Washing and drying these are two process which are carried out in one time in this machine. Hence, these are very much useful.

(b) Advantages of using detergents over soaps. [5]
Answer:
Advantages of detergents over soaps :

  • Detergents are cheaper than soaps.
  • Detergent are efficient in hard water too.
  • They are easy to rinse.
  • Surface tension of detergent is low. So they have more efficiency than soaps.
  • Detergents are soluble even in cold water.

(c) Any five factors influencing the choice of carpets in a living room. [5]
Answer:
The five factors which influence the choice of carpets in a living room are given below :

  1. Colour: Colour choice makes a different look. It is the important factor which influence the choice of carpet.
  2. Size: Depending upon the size of the room, the size of the carpet also vary.
  3. Design: Design is the another factor which influence the choice of carpet. Carpet are of plain as well as in pattern design.
  4. Money: Money also influence the choice of carpet.
  5. Quality: Quality also influence.
    These are some of the factors which influence the choice.