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ICSE Class 10 Home Science Question Paper 2022 Solved Semester 2
Maximum Marks: 50
Time allowed: 1½ hours
General Instructions:
- Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
- You will not be allowed to write during the first 10 minutes.
- This, time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
- The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
- Attempt all questions from Section A and any four questions from Section B.
- The marks intended for questions are given in brackets [].
[Section – A]
(Attempt all questions)
Question 1.
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question. Write the correct answer only.) [10]
(i) Action of food enzymes are the major cause of:
(a) Contamination of food
(b) Deterioration of food
(c) Preservation of food
(d) Sanitation of food
Answer:
(b) Deterioration of food
(ii) Foods which undergo processing to increase their shelf life are called :
(a) Convenient foods
(b) Non perishable foods
(c) Perishable foods
(d) Semi perishable foods
Answer:
(a) Convenient foods
(iii) ………………… fabric gets stains if water is sprinkled on it during ironing.
(a) Colored Cotton
(b) Silk
(c) White Cotton
(d) Wool
Answer:
(b) Silk
(iv) Colorless fluorescent dyes which turn pale fabrics white making them look brighter are called …………………… .
(a) Bleach
(b) Blue
(c) Stifferning agents
(d) Optical Brighteners
Answer:
(d) Optical Brighteners
(v) One of the major social issues prevalent in our country is:
(a) Human capital
(b) Gender discrimination
(c) Morbidity
(d) Mortality
Answer:
(b) Gender discrimination
(vi) The impact of human activities on the environment and climatic change is called :
(a) Carbon footprint
(b) Child labour
(c) Feticide
(d) Population explosion
Answer:
(a) Carbon footprint
(vii) Scheme addressing the health care system at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels in our country is:
(a) Ujwala Yojna
(b) Ujwala Bharat
(c) Jan Dhan Yojna
(d) Ayushman Bharat
Answer:
(d) Ayushman Bharat
(viii) Pamphlets are used effectively for:
(a) Event announcement
(b) Flash mob
(c) Puppet shows
(d) Street plays
Answer:
(a) Event announcement
(ix) The following scheme aims to safeguard the health of women by providing fuel without any emissions :
(a) BPL
(b) LPG
(c) PMJAY
(d) PMUY
Answer:
(d) PMUY
(x) …………………… are visually appealing documents designed in a threefold format conveying information briefly and effectively.
(a) Flyers
(b) Leaflets
(c) Brochures
(d) Pamphlets
Answer:
(c) Brochures
[Section – B]
(Attempt any four questions from this Section.)
Question 2.
(i) List any two reasons for drawing an outline of a woollen garment prior to laundering it. [2]
Answer:
For knitted woollens, tracing their outline on elasticity is important which further increases when it is wet. So, the knitted woollen fabrics invariably lose their shape. The tracing helps to restore the cloth to original shape.
(ii) Mention any two disadvantages of using soap for washing clothes. [2]
Answer:
(a) Soaps do not wash well in hard water and does not form much lather or foam.
(b) Soaps are not suitable for woollen clothes.
(iii) Explain any three criteria employed while washing clothes by kneading and squeezing method. [3]
Answer:
Kneading and squeezing method is for delicate fabrics like silk, wool, rayon, etc. This does not damage the fabric or change its shape because only gentle pressure is applied repeatedly with hands. While it is still in the soapy solution. While using this method dip the cloth in soap solution, take it out and squeeze.
(iv) State any three precautions taken while laundering coloured garments. [3]
Answer:
(a) A gentle or medium wash cycle should be perfect for coloured garments. .
(b) Coloured garments should be washed in cold water.
(c) If coloured garments are washed in a washing machine, remove the coloured garments from the machine as soon as the cycle finishes.
Question 3.
(i) Mention the method followed to wash the following fabrics: [2]
(a) Cotton
(b) Nylon
Answer:
(a) The white cotton clothes can be kept soaking overnight, if these are very dirty. If less dirty, they • can be soaked for an hour. For coloured garments, soaking should be avoided. If required, they should be soaked in tap water for not more than 15 minutes to half an hour.
(b) Nylon should be washed separately using cold water for best results. You should also check your clothing tags for specific directions. You can use regular laundry detergents on Nylon but never use chlorine bleach.
(ii) List two benefits of applying starch to cotton garments. [2]
Answer:
(a) Stains are easier to remove as starch helps prevent them from penetrating fabrics. The starch seals the individual fibres making it more difficult for stains to penetrate through the fabric.
(b) Regularly starching your clothing will also hold that pressed appearance longer.
(c) Clothes are more resistant to wear from rubbing.
(d) White clothes stay white for longer period.
(iii) State three advantages of using detergents for laundry. [3]
Answer:
(a) Detergent powders are effective in washing.
(b) Detergent powders are cost effective.
(c) Detergent powders can remove stains.
(d) Detergent powders do not have hard or harsh chemicals.
(iv) Mention three ways by which dirt can be harmful to a fabric. [3]
Answer:
(a) A fabric with dirt gives a bad look.
(b) Dirt can attract greasy particles, which harm the fabrics.
(c) Dirt is a source of germs which can cause bacterial and fungal diseases.
Question 4.
(i) State two major causes of food spoilage. [2]
Answer:
Various factors cause food spoilage, making items unsuitable for consumption. Light, Oxygen, heat, humidity, temperature and spoilage bacteria can all affect both safety and quality of perishable foods. When subject to these factors, foods will gradually deteriorate.
(ii) Define the term ‘semi-perishable’ food. [2]
Answer:
Semi-perishable foods are food products that do not require immediate refrigeration but that will spoil more quickly than non-perishable items. Semi-perishable foods do not have shelf lives as they spoil or get stale after a certain period, therefore, these foods need to be frozen.
(iii) Mention any three principles of food hygiene. [3]
Answer:
(a) Contamination is major principle of food hygiene. (Contamination means making the food dirty or poisonous). It is so important to avoid contamination in your food preparation and cooking.
(b) Separation of non-vegetarian items from vegetarian items. For example, raw meat can be packed in leak proof packets to avoid touching it with other vegetables.
(c) Cooking of food is also an important principle. While cooking, keep care of bacteria. Pesticides on vegetables can be harmful. Vegetables should be properly washed.
(iv) Mention any three precautions to be followed while storing fruits and vegetables. [3]
Answer:
(a) Certain-perishable fruits and vegetables (like strawberries, lettuce, herbs and mushrooms) keep best stored in the refrigerator at 40 °F or below.
(b) All produce that is purchased pre-cut or peeled should be refrigerated within two hours to maintain both quality and safety.
(c) Fruits that will not ripen after they are picked should be refrigerated to increase their storag e life. These include apples, cherries, grapefruit, grapes, oranges, pineapple, strawberries, tangerines and watermelon.
(d) Fruits that continue to ripen after they are picked should be kept at room temperature until fully ripe. These include bananas, kiwi, peaches, pears, plums and tomatoes.
Question 5.
(i) Why should foods with high sugar content be stored in air tight container ? [2]
Answer:
(a) Sugar has the ability to absorb moisture from the air which may harm the food. Keeping such food items in the air tight containers keep them clean and dry.
(b) Food items with sugar contents are safe from insects and ants when you put them in air tight containers.
(c) Such items can be preserved for more time.
(ii) State any two uses of spices during food preservation. [2]
Answer:
Spices have the potential to be used as preservatives in many foods namely in processed meat to replace chemical preservatives. Main chemical compounds in spices also confer other properties providing a variety of applications to spices, such as insecticidal, medicines, colorants, and natural flavouring. Spices provide beneficial effects, such as antioxidant activity levels that are comparable to regular chemical antioxidants used so they can be used as a natural alternative to synthetic preservatives.
(iii) State three benefits of hygienic storage of food. [3]
Answer:
- The industry enjoys the good reputation.
- Customers/consumers are satisfied.
- There is less food wastage.
- Preserved hygienic food has long perishable period, therefore, there are controlled running costs and higher profits.
(iv) Mention any three advantages of preservation to the food industry. [3]
Answer:
Preservation has many advantages to food industry.
- Preservation increases shelf-life of the food.
- It decreases decreased spoilage of the food items.
- Seasonal food is available round the year.
- Perishable foods can be transported to far-off distances from the site of production.
Question 6.
(i) State any two reasons for a plant or animal species getting extinct. [2]
Answer:
Plant species getting extinct:
(a) Due to cutting of plants and trees in the forests and other areas, the important species of plants are getting extinct.
(b) Due to climate changes with increase in temperatures, certain species of plants cannot grow resulting in extinction.
Animal species getting extinct:
(c) Due to loss of habitat, liveable spaces are shrinking. This is resulting in extinction of animal species.
(d) Climate change poses a constant danger to terrestrial animals. With the climate getting warmer and warmer year by year, some species are not able to adapt warm temperatures. This is resulting in loss of breeding and thus extinction of species.
(ii) Define the term ‘human trafficking’. [2]
Answer:
Human trafficking is an unlawful act of transportation, transfer or harbouring of people through force, fraud or deception, with the aim of exploiting them for profit. Men, women and children of all ages and from all backgrounds can become victims of this crime, which occurs in every region of the world.
(iii) Write a short note on Gender discrimination. [3]
Answer:
Gender discrimination describes the situation in which people are treated differently simply because they are male or female, rather than on the basis of their individual skills or capabilities.
(iv) Mention any three eligibility criteria for an Indian citizen to avail PMUY. [3]
Answer:
Eligibility criteria under Prime Minister Ujjwala Yojana:
(а) The applicant must be a woman above the age of 18.
(b) The applicant must have the BPL card and must be a rural resident.
(c) The applicant must have a savings bank account in any of the nationalised banks to receive the subsidy amount.
(d) The applicant must not already own an LPG connection.
Question 7.
(i) List any two factors to be considered while designing a poster. [2]
Answer:
- Poster should be readable from distance.
- Poster should contain contrast of colours.
- Images used in the poster should be big.
(ii) Mention any two venues for a street play. [2]
Answer:
Venues for street plays: Shopping centres, car parkings, street comers.
(iii) List any three benefits of communication aid. [3]
Answer:
- Improves speaking and learning ability.
- Provides a better understanding of letters and words.
- Helps improve diction and the ability to pronounce words.
- Gives confidence to an individual when they speak.
(iv) Name any three forms of puppets used for a puppet show. [3]
Answer:
- Finger Puppets
- Hand Puppets
- Glove Puppets
- Shadow Puppets.