List of top Home Science Questions asked in CBSE CLASS XII

Identify two common food-borne pathogens that can spread infection in healthy individuals.
"Food safety challenges have changed globally as well as in India, and Food Quality and Food Safety have gained tremendous importance." In this context, highlight two significant reasons of importance of Food Quality and Safety.
As an alert consumer, what are her two responsibilities in this context?
By which four ways can a fruit and vegetable vendor deceive his customers using defective weights and measures?
Describe any two ways of feeding a patient.
Which type of diet should be given to a person who has dentures? Give any two examples of this diet.
Mention six work operations which are performed by an automatic washing machine.
Enlist six features of Hospital laundry.
Name the umbrella term that includes computer hardware and software, digital broadcast, etc.
In which two areas can a Development Journalist work?
Why is it important for DCJ professionals to be well versed in computer skills?
Provide six reasons how a pre-school environment is beneficial for young children’s development.
Jacob wants to set up a suitable workplace for his employees in his own manufacturing company. Advise him to use ergonomics in designing workplaces by giving the definition of ergonomics and its two benefits.
Sumera lived in a remote village and was never sent to school. Now her parents want to admit her in a residential school. Suggest the name of the scheme by the Government of India meant for such girls. Explain any two other features of this scheme.
Write the full form of PEM and describe it briefly.
Differentiate between underweight and wasting.
A student is curious to learn about the major developments in food processing and technology that occurred before the 20th century. In this context, name two researchers who made a significant contribution in those times. Also name the process developed by each one of them.
How is ironing different from hot pressing of clothes? Give any two differences.
By using different types of lines in various combinations on fabrics, name four basic groups of shapes which can be formed?
What is meant by food fortification? Give its two examples.
Few children of a village have become victims of a natural calamity and are without home. Besides these, which other four types of vulnerable children need care and protection?
A doctor has diagnosed a fall in haemoglobin levels of an adolescent girl. Which nutritional deficiency disorder does it indicate? List any two other symptoms which may be seen in her in this disorder.
‘Poshan Abhiyaan monitors and reviews the implementation of strategies to address the nutritional problems’. Justify this statement by giving any two short term interventions.
Indian health care services help to promote, maintain, monitor or restore health of people. Discuss how these health services are provided to people at three different levels.
‘India is facing the double burden of malnutrition.’ Justify this statement by giving two reasons.