CBSE Class 9 Home Science Sample Paper Set B

SECTION – A

1. In order to reduce pain in case of a burn, immediately dip the burnt portion in

a) cold water

b) luke warm water

c) ice cold water

d) hot water

2. If a person gets electrocuted, the first thing you should do is to

a) ask the person to wear rubber shoes

b) disconnect the source of electricity

c) disconnect the person by pulling him off

d) call the police

3. In case of cuts, the first thing you should do is to

a) wash with warm water

b) bandage the part

c) apply ice

d) get anti-tetanus injection

4. In case of a limb fracture the affected part should be

a) given warm fomentation

b) given cold compress

c) rubbed with balm

d) immobilized

5. Synthetics should be avoided while handling fire because

a) these catch fire quickly and produce lot of heat

b) when they catch fire they dissolve and disappear

c) when they catch fire they stick to the body

d) when they catch fire they produce flame

6. In hot weather silks becomes uncomfortable because they

a) do not absorb moisture

b) have a shine

c) are bad conductor of heat

d) absorb moisture

7. The fabrics most suitable to be worn in winter are

a) wool and synthetics

b) wool and silk

c) synthetics and silks

d) silk and rayon

8. The fabric which does not get stained easily is

a) cotton

b) synthetic

c) rayon

d) silk

9. Absorbency of a fibre is due to its

a) wicking property

b) elasticity

c) strength

d) conductivity

10. Strongest natural fiber is

a) wool

b) nylon

c) silk

d) cotton

11. Felting means bonding of fibers by

a) heat

b) pressure

c) heat and pressure

d) water

12. Fabric which is most resistant to moths and mildew is

a) cotton

b) nylon

c) silk

d) wool

13. What four symptoms would help you to recognize that a person has had poison?

14. Present four precautions to prevent cuts while working in kitchen.

15. How would you know that a person has been bitten by a snake? State two precautions to be taken in such a case?

16. Tell your friend four important things she should not be doing while using a kerosene stove.

17. Give one point of difference between the fiber and yarn.

18. Classify fibers on the basis of length and give one example of each type.

19. Give 2 reasons why elasticity is considered one of the important property needed in a fabric.

20. Give two reasons why regular detergent is not used for washing wool.