List of top Home Science Questions asked in CBSE CLASS XII

Principles of design are the rules that govern how design elements are combined in the most appropriate way. Name any four principles of design used to produce an appealing dress and briefly describe any three of them.
(a) Frozen peas and canned fruits are preserved foods. Elaborate any other three ways by which processed foods can be classified on the basis of extent and type of processing.
(b) Give any two examples of non-perishable food.
(a) HACCP ensures food safety by identifying hazards. Give its full form.
(b) Describe four levels of food standards.
(a) A textile designer uses stencil colour work while designing fabrics. Predict any two aspects of colour which he/she might use in designing and also elaborate the functions of colour.
(a) Frozen peas and canned fruits are preserved foods. Elaborate any other three ways by which processed foods can be classified on the basis of extent and type of processing.
(b) Give any two examples of non-perishable food.
In the fashion industry, fashion professionals conceptualise unique designs to meet consumer demands. (a) Discuss any two roles of a fashion merchandiser.
(b) Outline any two ways of market segmentation.
Some of the states in India, like Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, continue to face the problem of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) due to inadequate dietary intake of iodine by the people. (i) Recognise the hormone whose secretion decreases due to iodine deficiency.
(ii) Mention any three symptoms seen in individuals suffering from IDD.
Traditional handloom weaver, Champa Devi is in distress due to low source of income as their weaving craft is vanishing slowly. Encourage her by informing any three efforts/initiatives by the Government of India to revive their occupation.
The Housekeeping department in a hotel is primarily responsible for providing a healthy environment by ensuring cleanliness and hygiene. (a) Which two personnel are responsible for cleaning various surfaces and materials in the hotel?
(b) Name any two cleansing agents used by them.
(c) Which two eco-friendly practices would be adopted by the Housekeeping staff for environmental conservation?
(a) Define phytochemicals.
(b) List any three skills that a professional clinical nutritionist/dietitian must possess.
The media club of your school is preparing a Public Service Announcement on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. As a team member, which three key features of Public Service Announcement will you follow while creating this message?
An NGO working in a resettlement area wants to combat public nutrition problem by providing a healthy snack to children living there. (i) Anticipate which strategy will it use to meet the nutritional needs of these children.
(ii) Provide any two advantages and any one disadvantage of using this strategy.
On the completion of 11 years of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, local leaders in the community are organising a public meeting to raise awareness about its best practices and objectives. Highlight any three key objectives of this scheme that may have contributed to changing mindsets of people.
Sarabjit is concerned about the elderly people living in his colony. In the annual meeting with the residents of the colony, what two reasons would he give to convince them that the elderly are a valuable group?
Yasmeen wants to get zari polishing on her old lehenga from a laundry. From which suitable laundry should she get it done? How is this laundry different from a household laundry?
Present one similarity and one difference between Print media and Information and Communication Technologies as methods of Development Communication.
After being trained in the area of consumer education and protection, in which three areas can an individual develop a career?
Mention two aspects that affect the care and maintenance of fabrics.
Briefly describe any three consumer rights as laid down under the Consumer Protection Act.
Daniel, an ECCE-trained teacher, is teaching counting to Grade 1 students using creative techniques such as rhymes, stories and dancing. Identify two other skills that he could use in his classroom.
Sonali is an integral part of the medical team in a district hospital. She assesses the nutritional status of patients admitted there and keeps records. Which two methods would she be using to assess the patients’ nutritional status?
A child of which age is called a toddler and how was this term derived?
Which institutional setting provides substitute care for young children? Mention any one facility provided by it.
What is Public Health Nutrition? How is it different from Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics?
Which term is used to refer to micronutrient deficiency? Name any two important micronutrients whose deficiency is a public health concern.