ISC (Arts) इयत्ता १२ - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for Home Science (Theory)

What could be a similarity in stewing and steaming methods of cooking food?

What could be a difference in stewing and steaming methods of cooking food? 

Shadow work embroidery made by using herringbone stitch originates from ______.

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?

Name the contaminant used to adulterate mustard oil.

Ritesh is an adolescent suffering from an eating disorder. Some of the symptoms of this disorder are fear of gaining weight, eating excessively and using unhealthy methods of losing weight.

Which type of eating disorder is Ritesh suffering from?

What is the standardisation mark found on a packet of biscuit?

Ravi is a young adolescent whose parents allow him to share his views. This makes him self-confident and a wise decision maker in school.

What style of parenting is evident here?

Seema wants to quickly cook a light vegetable curry for her grandmother who is hospitalised. Which method of cooking you think will be suitable to prepare the curry? Why?

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

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.

How does prolonged cooking of protein rich food render it difficult to digest?

Retirement is the time when a person may feel unwanted and isolated, and this could affect the health and emotional well-being. 

In this context, answer the following questions.

1. Explain how the life expectancy can be increased for a seventy-five year old person.     [2]
2. Discuss the changes required by the elderly to lead a happy retired life.    [2]

Meena wants to deposit her surplus money in the bank for a higher rate of interest. Keeping in view Meena’s requirement, suggest the type of bank account she should open. Mention any one feature of the account suggested by you. 

Ved and Ahmad made payments at an electronic store. While Ved paid the amount via cheque, Ahmad made his payment by using online banking. Whose payment was swift? Give a reason. 

Christy with his friends participated in a nationwide cleanliness and sanitation campaign launched by the government of India. Name the campaign and state any three of its features.

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

Discuss the origin and characteristics of Kani shawl.

Kathiawar embroidery is colourful, elaborate and lavishly done on the fabric. In this context, briefly explain any three features of Kathiawar embroidery.

Raj brought an immersion rod a few days back which stopped functioning. He went back to the shopkeeper and wanted the item to either be replaced or rectified by the shop. But the shopkeeper refused to entertain Raj’s plea and asked him to leave his shop. 

Which consumer right of Raj was violated? Enumerate any three responsibilities of a consumer in such situations.