Home Science Specimen Paper 2024-2025 (English Medium) ICSE Class 10 Question Paper Solution

Renu gave her NEET examination today. She was cool, calm and composed. After her exams she appeared very happy. Suggest the personality developmental aspect shown by her during the above said period.

Positive feelings

Impulsive behavior

Positive interaction

Pessimistic feelings

Based on the essay, identify the specific learning disability the child might be experiencing?

Dysgraphia

Dyscalculia

Dyslexia

ADHD

Statement I: Decreasing carbon footprint is also referred to as carbon offsetting.

Statement II: Some ways to achieve it could be using solar or wind energy and reforestation.

Choose the correct statement:

Statement I is true and Statement II is false.

Statement I is false and Statement II is true.

Both Statements I and II are true.

Both Statements I and II are false.

White colour is used on kitchen ceilings to enhance:

1. Visibility
2. Cleanliness
3. Poor ventilation
4. Unhygienic conditions

1 and 3

2 and 4

1 and 4

Only 1

Rita's friend wants to bring about awareness and educate people by giving them step-by-step information on the recycling of waste in her area. In this context, what would be the most appropriate mode of communication?

Notice

Leaflet

Book

Puppet show

Assertion [A]: Green leafy vegetables kept in the refrigerator go limp and soggy.

Reason [R]: All green leafy vegetables are rich in high content of water.

A is true and R is false.

A is false and R is true.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

Rohan’s dad has made apple jam. Which of the following must have been added to preserve it for a longer time?

Sugar

Vinegar

Salt

Spices

Mr. Sharma demonstrated the washing procedure of a silk tie to his students in his Textile practical class. Select the correct friction method.

Using suction washer

Using a scrubbing board

Using palm

Using a scrubbing brush

Mary is planning to join her swimming classes in her school. She wants to purchase a swimming suit. Suggest a suitable material for the same.

Linen

Synthetic

Wool

Cotton

Starch gives the fabric a ______.

1. bluish tinge
2. new and original look
3. translucent appearance
4. smooth look

Choose the correct answer

Only 1

Both 1 and 3

Both 2 and 4

Only 2

Choose the relevant statement with reference to the above mentioned picture.

They boost immunity.

They increase cholesterol and fatty levels.

They increase the capacity to work.

They develop the ability to fight diseases.

Morbidity refers to the healthy state of an individual while mortality refers to the state of being mortal.

True

False

Identify the type of floor covering given in the image:

Wall to wall to carpet

Area rug

Door mat

Scatter rug

Pick the odd pair out:

PC-PNDT Act- Ban the use of sex selection techniques before and after conception.

Sukanya Samridhi Yojana- Equitable share of girl child in family savings.

BBBP- Sexual harassment at the workplace.

POCSO- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences.

Assertion (A): Evaporating moisture from food stuff prevents growth of microorganisms.

Reason (R): Most microorganisms cannot grow without water.

A is true but R is false.

A is false but R is true.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

To provide security for his family in his retirement years Leela’s father invested money in various schemes. Suggest the appropriate scheme he should adopt.

1. Public Provident fund
2. Ujwala Yojna
3. Kisan Vikas Patra
4. Wellness scheme

Only iv

Both i and iv

Both i and ii

Both i and iii

The disadvantage of this type of kitchen:

A proper work triangle does not exist

Needs fairly large space

Acts as a throughway passage

All work centres are against one wall

Choose the correct pair:

A – 1, B – 3, C – 4, D – 2

A – 2, B – 1, C – 3, D – 4

A – 4, B – 3, C – 2, D – 1

A – 4, B – 1, C – 2, D – 3

Since years, in remote areas, villagers are facing health issues with traditional cooking fuels. Keeping in view of those difficulties, Government introduced various schemes for them to overcome their health problems. Choose the appropriate scheme to solve the above mentioned issue.

PMJDY

PMUY

PMJAY

DWCRA

A nine year old child needs ______ for an overall growth and development.

Poor hygienic habits

Protection from family members

Lack of immunization

Unhealthy food habits

What do you mean by Cognitive development?

Shivi ordered idli and sambhar instead of rice and dal through an online app. Give two reasons for Shivi choosing the above combination of food.

Shyam is designing his new home by himself. Predict two reasons for his planning of having better ventilation in the kitchen.

Sumit gets bullied by his classmates in the school bus. He was warned by them not to tell anyone about it. What are the two traits through which the parents will identify the harassment he has gone through?

State two reasons for avoiding the steeping of woollens.

What are the two aims of street play?

Name the two interrelated components of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme.

Sam washed the eggs thoroughly before storing them two days ago. However, today, while making an omelette, he discovered that the eggs are no longer usable. In your opinion, what could be one reason for this deterioration? Additionally, how would you recommend he store them next time?

Geeta's cousin is getting married in Canada and she is planning to purchase a readymade outfit for him. What is one advantage and one disadvantage associated with choosing a readymade garment for this special occasion?

Your school is organizing a poster competition on climate change and you have been entrusted to suggest guidelines for designing the poster. Write down any two guidelines.

Explain any five reasons in planning an effective family budget.

Observe the diagram given below of the type of kitchen and answer the questions that follow: 

1. Identify the type of kitchen. [1]
2. List any two characteristics of this type of kitchen. [2]
3. Suggest any two eco-friendly cooking devices used in today’s world. [2]

Discuss any five factors affecting the choice of carpets.

Discuss five ways in which social development forms an integral part of a child’s development.

State five factors affecting the physical development of the child.

“The role of schools is of valuable importance in supporting the learning of disabled children.” Justify the statement by giving five points.

Explain any five factors to be kept in mind while storing semi-perishable food.

Discuss any five factors which affect meal planning.

Tom watched his uncle preparing mango pickle. He noticed that he had put a lot of salt and spices into the vessel while cooking it. State any five ways in which these ingredients play a role in the preparation of the pickle.

Enumerate the steps of laundering a white cotton shirt.

“Detergents are now commonly used for laundry purposes.” Keeping this in mind, state any five advantages of using detergents over soaps in laundering of clothes.

Amit noticed some uneven blue patches on his white uniform. What mistake did he make in the laundry process? Suggest any four precautions he should take to ensure it looks clean in the future.

Write a short note on the following:

Child abuse

Write a short note on the following:

Importance of a balanced diet

Write a short note on the following:

Role of peer group in middle childhood

State any five eligibility criteria of PMUY.

Discuss any two ecological issues of India.

“Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)- 5 is focused on pursuing the main goal of real and sustained gender equality in all aspects of women and girls’ lives." In this context, answer the following questions.

1. Write any two points on female infanticide or foeticide.
2. Suggest two practices to curtail gender discrimination.
3. State one consequence of the imbalance in sex ratio.