HOME SCIECE
PAPER 1
(Three hours)
Part I
Question 1
Answer briefly each of the following questions:
(i) Mention any four methods of increasing the nutritive value of food.
(ii) Explain the effect of cooking on starch.
(iii) Define the term food preservation.
(iv) State the responsibilities of a consumer.
(v) Name two adulterants present in jaggery.
(vi) Name the method used for washing silk sarees.
(vii) What sort of clothing is suitable for a travelling salesman?
(viii) What is asepsis?
(ix) Mention two ill effects of inadequate diet during adolescence.
(x) State two advantages of cooking with solar energy.
PART II
Answer any five questions.
Question 2
With the advancement of science and technology, new fuels have come into use. In this context, explain:
(a) The new developments in cooking.
(b) The advantages of using bio-gas.
Question 3
(a) Discuss some of the factors causing food spoilage.
(b) Explain some simple methods of food preservation.
Question 4
(a) It is important to plan meals in a balanced manner. Discuss giving suitable examples.
(b) Why should a nutritional snack prepared for an adolescent be different from the one meant for an elderly person?
Question 5
Indian markets are flooded with different kind of spurious products. In this context, explain the following:
(a) Defective packaging
(b) Importance of consumer education.
Question 6
(a) Explain how electrical equipments at home can be used safely.
(b) Discuss five safety measures that can be adopted to prevent poisoning amongst children.
Please refer to attached file for ISC Question Papers 2013 Home Science