NIOS| HOME SCIENCE (216)| QUESTION PAPER – (JAN-FEB) - 2021| SECONDARY| ENGLISH MEDIUM
HOME SCIENCE
(216)
Maximum Marks: 85
Time: 2.5 Hours
Note: (i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii)Marks are
indicated against each question.
1. Body ache with alternative chills and perspiration could be symptoms of which disease? 1
(A) Typhoid
(B) Malaria
(C) Tetanus
(D) Tuberculosis
2. Which of the following is not a wage employment
opportunity in catering area of Home Science?
1
(A) Staff in
canteen
(B) Cook in a
hotel
(C) Conducting
hobby classes of cookery
(D) Service
staff
3. Which fibre smells like burning paper when burnt? 1
(A) Rayon
(B) Polyester
(C) Silk
(D) Nylon
4. Which surface is cleaned by using moist
newspaper? 1
(A) Ceramic
tiles
(B) Metal taps
(C) Floors
(D) Window glass
5. Which is a biodegradable waste? 1
(A) Polythene
bags
(B) Metal scrap
(C) Plastic
bottles
(D) Vegetable
peels
6. What is the average weight gain during pregnancy? 1
(A) 10 kg
(B) 12 kg
(C) 18 kg
(D) 20 kg
7. Which non-human resource will you use to build your
house? 1
(A) Money
(B) Time
(C) Energy
(D) Skills
8. Listing and sequencing of task is done in which step
of management? 1
(A) Planning
(B) Organizing
(C) Implementing
(D) Evaluating
9. Why is it important to include calcium rich foods in our
diet? 2
10. Write any four precautions to be taken while removing
stains from fabrics. 2
11. Write any four instructions to maintain food hygiene in
the kitchen. 2
12. Which two symptoms can indicate that the children have a
deficiency of Vitamin A? Suggest any two suitable foods for such children. 2
13. Home Science is for both boys and girls. Justify this
statement with the help of four reasons.
2
14. In what two ways acquired immunity can be developed in a
child after birth? 2
15. Outline four steps of laundering a silk saree at
home. 2
16. Why is it important to have proper lighting at
home? 2
17. Give any four guidelines to use your resources
efficiently. 2
18 Give four suggestions to develop healthy relationships
among your family members. 2
19. What is the influence of Autocratic and Democratic
parenting styles on the personality of children? 2
20. Which four values should children possess to become good
citizens in future? 2
21. Suggest four ways to avoid buying adulterated
spices. 2
22. Which four important instructions should consumers keep
in mind while filing a complaint in a Court?
2
23. A child has been given potato parantha in his tiffin.
Write any two food groups which are missing in his meal. How can his mother
include these in the parantha? 2
24. Educate your sister about any six distinctive changes
that will take place during her pregnancy.
3
25. Write one difference each between the following
weaves: 3
(i) Plain and
Twill
(ii) Plain and
Satin
(iii) Twill and
Satin
26. Give six suggestions to prevent the occurrence of life
style diseases. 3
27. Write six important steps of preserving banana by
dehydration method. 3
28. Explain combination, fermentation and germination
methods of food enrichment. Also write one advantage of each. 3
29. Briefly explain the following finishes. What is their
aim? 4
(i)
Mercerization
(ii)
Parchmentization
(iii) Cleaning
(iv) Calendaring
30. Identify four sources of water pollution in your area.
Write its four health hazards. 4
31. Ramesh lives in a hilly area with his parents. He pulls
rickshaw and earns ₹ 200 per day. Explain eight factors that would influence
the meal planning of his family. 4
32. What first aid will you give to your friend who has been
stung by a honey bee? 4
33. Write four characteristics of a good budget. Suggest
four ways to supplement your income. 4
34 Give eight suggestions to your sister to save her energy
while working in a kitchen. 4
35. Prepare a checklist of eight motor abilities of four year
old children. 4
36. Your brother is often forced to drink alcohol by his
friends. Suggest eight ways to help him cope with this problem. 4
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