SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2021-2022) TERM II HOME SCIENCE- 064 CLASS: X

Ques 1- State two characteristics of balanced diet.

Solution :

Two characteristics of balanced diet

1. It contains different types of foods/nutrients to meet the need of an individual 2. It also has a provision for extra nutrients which can be reserved in the body to withstand short periods of low dietary intake

Ques 2- List any four functions of FSSAI.

Solution :

Four functions of FSSAI

1. Specifies standards and guidelines for food articles. 2.Issues licenses to food service operators and registers small vendors 3.Give guidelines to other bodies for certification 4.Specifies food labelling standards

Mention two food items that can be adulterated with argemone. Also tell two ill effects of consuming these adulterated food items.

Solution :

Two food items that can be adulterated with argemone

1. Mustard oil 2. Mustard seeds

1. Oedema 2. Kidney failure

Ques 3- When Sudha took out her red silk stole, she found black stain on it. Guide her four tips for its proper storage.

Solution :

Four tips for proper storage of silk

1. Examine the garment before storing 2. Protect from light and wrap in muslin cloth 3. Place /cupboard where the garment is stored should be dry and clean 4. Put naphthalene balls/dried neem leaves/camphor in the storage place

Write two differences between soap and detergent.

Solution :

Two differences between soap and detergent

Ques 4- a) “Meal Planning helps to save time, energy and fuel.” Justify this statement with the help of an example. b) How can you incorporate variety in terms of colour while planning meals? Give an example.

Solution :

a) Meal planning saves time and energy -

For example- buying all the required ingredients together from the market if meals are planned

b) Variety in terms of colour while planning meals -

For example -With kadi, bhindi/karela is served to bring variety in colour

Ques 5- Identify four ways a milkman can cheat the consumers.

Solution :

Four ways a milkman can cheat the consumers

1. Adulteration 2. Price variation 3. Faulty weights and measures 4. Non availability

Ques 6- Give reason a) Cotton shirt should be de -starched before storing.

Solution :

Cotton shirt should be de -starched before storingAs starched clothes can be attacked by silverfish

b) Food stains should be immediately removed from woolen sweater.

Solution :

Food stains should be immediately removed from woollen sweater -

As micro-organisms attack any food stain

Ques 7- Misleading information is a major problem faced by a consumer. In what four ways manufacturer can mislead the consumer?

Solution :

Four ways in which manufacturer can mislead the consumer

1. Use of substandard products in packaging similar in colour, size, etc. of popular brand 2. In advertisement, to promote the product exaggerated picture of the product is created by manufacturer 3. Incomplete labels on products 4. Leaflet/Labels of the product is not available in local language

SECTION B

Ques 8- a) What four points you should keep in mind while planning menu for 15-year-old boy?

Solution :

Four points to be kept in mind while planning menu for 15- year-old boy1. Menu should be nutritious 2. Easy to eat 3. Avoid over eating and dieting 4. Food should provide satiety

b) Suggest two ways of preparing a low-cost meal.

Solution :

Two ways of preparing a low-cost meal 1. Prefer using seasonal fruits and vegetables 2. Substitute expensive food with low-cost nutritious food-For example use peanuts instead almonds 3. Use locally available food products

Ques 9- Why is blue applied to white clothes? Present four steps of applying blue to the clothes.

Solution :

Blue is applied to white clothes becauseIt acts as a fabric whitener/brightener Any other (Any one)

Four steps of applying blue to the clothes

1.Add blue to water and dissolve well 2.Wet the article to be blued in water and squeezed properly 3.The article is opened and then dipped in the above blue solution 4.The article is squeezed and put in the sun

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Why is starch applied to clothes? Present four steps of applying starch to the clothes.

Solution :

Starch is applied to clothes because - It gives crispness/stiffness/brightness to the fabric Any other (Any one)

Four steps of applying starch to the clothes

1.Mix starch paste in water and dissolve well 2.Wet the article to be starched in water, squeeze it properly 3.Open the article and dip in starch solution 4.Squeeze and spread in the sun

Ques 10- You are purchasing fruits from a street vendor. In what six ways you have to remain careful so that he does not cheat you while weighing the fruits?

Solution :

Six ways to remain careful so that fruit vendor does not cheat while weighing the fruits

1. Hollow bottom iron weights should not be used 2. Check magnet should not be there under the pan of the weighing scale 3. Pointers must be there in weighing scale 4. Vendor should not use irregular weights 5. Iron rings should not be hung on one side of weighing scale 6. Weighing balance must remain horizontal

SECTION C

Ques 11- Your sister bought bright yellow colored channa dal from the local shop. She found that the shopkeeper charged less price for it. While cooking the dal when she washed it, the water turned yellow. a) Which adulterant might be present in it?

Solution :

Adulterant -Metanil yellow

b) What do you mean by unsafe food?

Solution :

Unsafe food- Food whose nature, substance or quality is so affected as to make it injurious to health

c) Suggest four precautions to be adopted to safeguard from buying adulterated foods.

Solution :

Four precautions to be adopted to safeguard from buying adulterated foods

1. Buy reputed brands and check for standardized marks Buy reputed brands and check for standardized marks 2. Buy only packed and sealed foods 3. Buy from reputed shops 4. Do not compromise on quality and price

Ques 12- You are helping your mother in planning a meal for the guests coming for dinner at your place. Explain the four factors that will affect your planning.

Solution :

Four factors that will affect meal planning

1.Age-Nutritional requirement of different age group is different. For example-Children and adolescent need more calories, protein, iron and calcium as compared to old man. 2. Occassion- Specific dishes are prepared on special occasions. For Example-Gujiyas on Holi, Ghewar on Teej, etc. 3.Likes and dislikes- People have their own preferences for particular foods. Example- Bottle gourd(ghiya) can be given as kofta, kheer, sambhar, etc., 4.Occupation(activity)-Light(sedentary), moderate and heavy workers have different nutritional needs. For example-Labourer needs more calories.

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a) What do you mean by Food groups?

Solution : Food groups – It is collection of foods which have similar nutritive value

b) Name two important nutrients provided by each of the following food groups

Solution

Two nutrients provided by the following food groups

I. Cereals, Millets and Tubers

Solution :

1. Vitamin B complex 2. Carbohydrates

II. Milk and its products

Solution :

1. Protein 2. Calcium

III. Nuts and oilseeds

Solution :

1. Omega 3 2. Protein

Ques 13- Rahul is 15-year-old and has variety of clothing. For Diwali celebrations he along with his family was invited by his uncle for party. Rahul wore his favorite black trousers to the party. Accidentally he dropped glass of juice on himself. He is very upset as he spoiled his trousers and shirt. Guide him about eight precautions to be considered while removing this stain from his clothes.

Solution :

Eight precautions to be considered while removing stain from clothes

1. Remove stain when fresh. 2. Effects of chemical should be tested on a hidden corner of the fabric. 3. Chemical should be applied from the back of the stained fabric. 4. The stain removal should proceed from simple to complex process. 5. Several mild applications of a reagent should be preferred over one strong application. 6. The stain should be worked in a circular movement starting from outer edge to centre. 7. All the reagents should be neutralized. 8. Traces of chemicals should be rinsed immediately