Home Science (Theory) Official 2023-2024 ISC (Arts) Class 12 Question Paper Solution

The process of immersing food into boiling water for a short period and then plunging it in cold water to remove the outer layer is called ______.

Boiling

Blanching

Simmering

Grilling

Venkatesh soaked rice and dal for six hours to prepare the batter for dosa. He ground them after six hours and kept the batter covered overnight. This is an excellent example of ______ food.

germinating

supplementing

liming

fermenting

Which one of the following methods of payment does not cause a deduction in the bank balance at the time of transaction?

Debit Card

Credit Card

Internet Banking

Mobile Banking

______ is given to products that are biodegradable and have the capacity to be recycled.

Wool Mark

Hallmark

Handloom Mark

Eco Mark

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

Ravi is a young adolescent whose parents do not allow him to share his views. This makes him aggressive and indisciplined at school.
The style of parenting evident here is ______.

Money deposited in ______ account helps to earn interest at a rate higher than in other accounts.

Kasuti is a traditional form of embroidery derived from the geometric designs of the temple structure in the state of ______.

Rita is seventeen years old and lives in a hostel. Her hair and nails are brittle, and she does not socialise much. She has a constant fear of gaining weight and hence maintains a low body weight.
Name the eating disorder Rita is suffering from.

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.

Choose the correct pair from the following options:

Braising - Kebabs

Roasting - Tomato Sauce

Boiling - Pakodas

Stewing - Pulses

Choose the correct pair from the following options:

Dyed textile - Phulkari

Woven textile - Jamdani

Painted textile - Ikat

Embroidered textile - Baluchari

Mention any one example of food fads.

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.

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

List any two changes rice undergoes during cooking.

State any two ways of minimising nutrient loss while cooking.

Explain kneading as a preliminary treatment given to certain food items before cooking.

Mention any two advantages of Induction Cooking.

Briefly discuss any two features of Current account in a bank.

Mr. Rana has to transfer money, but he is unable to go to the bank due to his ill health. He decides to transfer the amount through NEFT.
List any two necessary information Mr. Rana should possess to make this transaction.

State any four salient features of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme.

State any four objectives of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

Patola textiles are very expensive and were once worn only by those belonging to royal families. With reference to this statement, discuss the origin of these textiles and the motifs used on them.

Madhubani paintings are marked by bright colours and human forms.
In this context, briefly explain the technique adopted for this type of painting.

State any four responsibilities of a Consumer.

Discuss any four problems faced by consumers while buying products from the market.

What is meant by career?

Briefly discuss the role of the school in the career choice made by a young adult.

State any three facilities that can be provided to ensure the safety of elderly at home.

What is meant by adulthood?

Give any three differences between Middle Adulthood and Late Adulthood.

'Early adulthood is popularly referred to as a settling-down age and also as a problem age.' Comment.

Enumerate any four features of Cognitive Development during adolescence.

Ritesh is a seventeen-year old boy who is suffering from depression and needs help.
Suggest any three ways by which Ritesh can be helped to overcome depression.

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?

Tara went to a farm on the outskirts of the city. She purchased honey and ghee from the farm. On reaching home, she found that the seal of the honey bottle was broken.

1. What are standardised marks? Which standardised mark should Tara look for on the above mentioned products?
2. 'On reaching home, she found that the seal of the honey bottle was broken. Which right of Tara was violated as a consumer?
3. Mention any four details that a consumer should check on the label of a product, before purchase, to ensure its quality.