ISC (Arts) कक्षा १२ - CISCE Important Questions for Home Science (Theory)

Rajat cooked tandoori chicken and paneer tikka for his friends whom he had invited for dinner. Name the cooking method Rajat used to prepare these dishes. State any one advantage of this method of cooking.

State any two ways of minimising nutrient loss while cooking.

Ramesh is used to eating rice for his meals and wants to supplement it to make it wholesome. 

Which one of the following should Ramesh using to make the meal more nutritious?

Briefly discuss any two non-nutritional factors that affect meal planning. 

Samuel is unwell and advised by the doctor to have soups, skimmed milk and boiled pulses. He has been asked to avoid green leafy vegetables, oily and high fibre foods. What is Samuel suffering from?

Name the toxic colour used during the preparation of iced candies and sweet meats.

The use of alum in water is a common method of ensuring ______ water.

Assertion: FSSAI is responsible for framing of regulations to lay down the standards and guidelines for the manufacture of articles of food.

Reason: It has been authorised by international regulatory bodies to enforce the food based regulations. 

Rohan works as a Manager in a multinational company and has kept a microwave in his cabin to cook or heat food whenever required. 

With reference to the statement, explain the principles of microwave cooking that makes Rohan use it in his office.

What is meant by nutritional adequacy?

Mr. Ray makes nutritious and delicious vegetable 'khichdi' on all special occasions.

1. Name the method that Mr. Ray uses to enhance the nutritive value of 'Khichdi'  [1]
2. Explain the procedure that Mr. Ray follows to cook vegetable 'khichdi'.   [2]
3. State any four advantages of the method used by Mr. Ray.  [4]

Vishal is a young boy who is overweight and gets tired easily. He wants to lose weight and, thus, decides to follow a diet plan.

1. List any two food items that Vishal should avoid. [2]
2. What role can 'Portion control' play in helping Vishal lose weight? [2]
3. List any three factors that Vishal should keep in mind while planning his meals. [3]

Mention any one example of food fads.

Shweta is a dietician whose father suffers from hypertension.

1. State any two symptoms of the ailment Shweta's father is suffering from.
2. Name the two types of food that he should avoid eating.
3. As a dietician, how can Shweta plan a nutritious meal for her father?

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.

Taranpreet is suffering from diabetes and consults a dietician. The dietician makes a diet chart for him.

1. List any two features of the diet chart made by the dietician.     [2]
2. Name two food items Taranpreet must avoid. Give a reason.     [2]
3. Plan a healthy breakfast for Taranpreet.     [3]

How do personal preferences and dislikes affect selection of food while planning meals for the family?

Ashley is unwell and has been advised by the doctor to limit the intake of salt, maintain his body weight and indulge in physical exercise regularly. What is Ashley suffering from?

Ruhee and Rohan are a newlywed couple who are planning to prepare lunch for their family for the first time. Suggest any one important factor of meal planning that they should consider.

Enumerate any four objectives of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme.

Priya, thirteen-year old girl, takes packed lunch to school. She notices that her food smells and tastes different by the lunch time. 

1. Suggest any three criteria of packing lunch to Priya to ensure way that her lunch stays fresh and healthy till the lunch time.     [3]
2. What kind of utensils should her lunch be packed in?     [2]
3. Suggest a healthy packed lunch for Priya.     [2]