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Download NIOS 10th Class Oct 2014 216 Home Science Question Paper

Download NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) Class 10 (Secondary) Oct 2014 216 Home Science Question Paper

This post was last modified on 22 January 2020

NIOS 10th Class (Secondary) Last 10 Years 2010-2020 Previous Question Papers || National Institute of Open Schooling


This Question Paper consists of 36 questions and 8 printed pages.

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Roll No. ? Day and Date of Examination ? ? ? ? ?
Signature of Invigilators 1. ? ? ? 2.

HOME SCIENCE (? ?) (216)

Code No. ?: 49/HIS/1 Set A

General Instructions :

  1. Candidate must write his/her Roll Number on the first page of the Question Paper.
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  3. Please check the Question Paper to verify that the total pages and total number of questions contained in the Question Paper are the same as those printed on the top of the first page. Also check to see that the questions are in sequential order.
  4. For the objective type of questions, you have to choose any one of the four alternatives given in the question i.e. (A), (B), (C) or (D) and indicate your correct answer in the Answer-Book given to you.
  5. All the questions including objective type questions are to be answered within the allotted time and no separate time limit is fixed for answering objective type questions.
  6. Making any identification mark in the Answer-Book or writing Roll Number anywhere other than the specified places will will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
  7. Write your Question Paper code No. 49/HIS/1-A on the Answer-Book.
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  9. (a) The Question Paper is in English/Hindi medium only. However, if you wish, you can answer in any one of the languages listed below :
    English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Oriya, Gujarati, Konkani, Manipuri, Assamese, Nepali, Kashmiri, Sanskrit and Sindhi.
    You are required to indicate the language you have chosen to answer in the box provided in the Answer-Book.
    (b) If you choose to write the answer in the language other than Hindi and English, the responsibility for any errors/mistakes in understanding the question will be yours only.

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Time : 2 1/2 Hours ] [Maximum Marks : 85
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Note : (1) All questions are compulsory.

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(2) Marks are indicated against each question.

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  1. Cretinism is caused due to deficiency of : 1
    (A) Carbohydrates (B) Iron

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    (C) Iodine (D) Protein
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  2. Anti-bodies are produced by : 1

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    (A) Red blood cells (B) White blood cells
    (C) Platelets (D) Haemoglobin
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    (C) ? (D) ?
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  4. 'Blanching' means putting the vegetables in : 1
    (A) hot water (B) cold water
    (C) tap water (D) luke warm water
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    (C) ? ? ? (D) ? ?
  5. B.C.G vaccine should be given at : 1
    (A) birth (B) 3 months
    (C) 6 months (D) 9 months
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    (C) 6 ? (D) 9 ?
  6. Mother's milk gives the child : 1
    (A) natural immunity (B) acquired immunity
    (C) both natural and acquired immunity (D) all immunity

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  7. Lipstick stains can be removed by using : 1
    (A) salt water (B) ammonia

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    (C) methylated spirit (D) lime juice
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  8. Water is said to be polluted if it : 1

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    (A) is colourless (B) has no smell
    (C) has suspended particles (D) is tasteless
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    (A) ? (B) ? ?
    (C) ? ? (D) ?
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  10. Twil weave gives the fabric : 1
    (A) smooth texture (B) strength
    (C) sheen (D) lustre
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    (C) ? (D) ?
  11. Name the four methods by which food can be preserved at home. 2
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  12. Differentiate between 'Slub yarns' and 'Feather yarns' 2
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  14. List the four characteristics of a good budget. 2
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  15. Explain the ‘Cephalo-caudal sequence' of development. 2
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  16. ‘Home-Science is for both Boys and Girls'. Support this statement with two examples. 2

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  17. List four ways by which you, as an individual, can contribute in controlling air-pollution 2 in your village/town.
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  18. ‘Grey goods/Unfinished textiles' are much cheaper than finished fabric, yet customers 2 do not prefer to buy them. Why ? Explain giving four reasons.
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  20. What four things you should do immediately if you suspect that LPG cylinder is 2 leaking ?
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  21. Suggest four safe ways of picking up broken pieces of glass and disposing them off the 2 kitchen floor.
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  22. Explain with the help of an example how does the use of correct posture can save our 2 energy while sweeping the floor.

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  23. Make a list of four community resources available in your neighbourhood. 2
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  24. What are the four suggestions you will give to a pregnant lady to consume a healthy 2 diet ?
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  26. Explain how 'early stimulation' influences the development of a child. 2
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  27. What is resist dyeing ? Name two colour finishes that are applied on fabrics based on 2 the principle of resist dyeing.
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  28. 'Colostrum is very important for the health of a baby'. Justify the statement with two 2 reasons.

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  29. What is Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) ? Differentiate between Kwashiorkar and 3 Marasmus.
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  30. Differentiate between human and non-human resources. Give two examples for each 3 type.
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  32. Write down the steps used in making potato-chips at home. 3
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  33. Suggest six ways by which we can prevent loss of vitamins during cooking. 3
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  34. What do you understand by the term dovetailing and how does it help to save time ? 3 Explain with a suitable example.

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  35. What is a standardized mark ? How are they useful? Name any two standardized 4 marks and name the two products on which these marks are used.
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  36. Explain in brief the various activities and programmes undertaken by the government 4 to ensure good health for the people.
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  38. What are the things you will do while giving first-aid to a person who has cut his finger 4 and is bleeding?
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  39. Suggest to your adolescent brother/sister eight ways by which they can be more assertive 4 and not under-go peer-pressure.
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  40. Explain with examples how ‘personal fable' and ‘idealism' are typical of adolescent 4 behaviour.

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  41. 'It is important to respect/appreciate all jobs equally'. Comment on this statement 4 with examples.
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  42. Explain with examples how the method of combining foods, helps to improve the taste 4 and quality of food.
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  44. Explain the process of laundering woollen clothes at home. 4
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