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NIOS Question Paper OCT 2024 SET B
Home Science(216) In English (Sec-A)
Question 21-31
21. Which two points should be kept in mind while cleaning the skin of a new born baby?
Answer - :Two things to keep in mind while cleaning the skin of a newborn:
1) The skin of a newborn usually has wrinkles and is covered with a substance similar to white cream or some fine hair. Clean the body with clean clothes soaked in lukewarm water.
2) Do not rub the skin, as these two elements act as a protective layer and naturally disappear over time.
22. State whether the following statements are true or false :
(A) Lemon should be added in the beginning of cooking.
(B) Leaves of carrots should be discarded.
(C) Turnip should be cut into large pieces to save nutrients.
(D) Cooking soda hastens cooking.
Answer –
| (A) Lemon should be added in the beginning of cooking. | (True) |
| (B) Leaves of carrots should be discarded. | (False) |
| (C) Turnip should be cut into large pieces to save nutrients. | (True) |
| (D) Cooking soda hastens cooking. | (True) |
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23. Fill in the blanks:
(i) Tyrian dye is obtained from source.
Answer - Tyrian dye is obtained from animal sources.
(ii) The advantage of wash and wear fabric is that it is easy to _______________ .
Answer - The advantage of wash and wear fabric is that it is easy to maintenance.
(iii) Silk clothes are ironed at _______________ temperature.
Answer - Silk clothes are ironed at low to medium temperature.
(iv) Fabrics given _______________ finish do not get burnt.
Answer - Fabrics given fire-resistant finish do not get burnt.
24. Your sister-in-law doesn't want to breastfeed her child as she thinks it will spoil her figure. Tell her four drawbacks of bottle feeding.
Answer - :Four disadvantages of bottle feeding children are as follows:
1) Powdered milk may not contain sufficient nutrients. If fresh milk is used, the infant may have difficulty digesting it.
2) Bottles must be properly sanitized; otherwise, the infant may fall ill due to infections.
3) The bottle-fed milk can be given to the baby by someone other than the mother. Therefore, this prevents a special bond from being established between the mother and the baby.
4) The temperature of the milk needs to be adjusted.
25. What are the four factors that affect a family's spending plan?
Answer - :Four factors affecting a family's expenditure plan are as follows:
1) Income – The total income received from all sources in a family helps in deciding how much to spend on various items. The higher the income, the more will be spent on purchasing different items.
2) Family Size – The larger the number of family members, the more will be spent on food and clothing. Therefore, the family may not be able to spend much on entertainment and luxuries.
3) Age of Family Members – If there are school-going children in the family, more will have to be spent on their education, school uniforms, stationery, etc.
4) Location of Residence – In large cities like Delhi and Mumbai, the cost of living, food, housing rent, travel expenses, and school fees are higher compared to smaller cities and villages.
26. Fill in the blanks:
(i) _______________ is used as a whitening agent for cotton clothes.
Answer - Indigo is used as a whitening agent for cotton fabrics.
(ii) Lipstick stains are sponged with _______________ .
Answer - Lipstick stains are sponged with methylated spirit or kerosene.
(iii) _______________ is the finishing agent used to stiffen silk clothes.
Answer - gum arabic is the finishing agent used to stiffen silk clothes.
(iv) Coloured clothes should be dried in _______________ .
Answer - Colored clothes should be dried in the shade.
27. What four features would you consider while making a bathroom for your house?
Answer - :When constructing a bathroom, consider these four features:
1) The bathroom floor should be non-slippery and easy to clean.
2) At least one wall of the bathroom should have proper natural light and ventilation from outside to avoid suffocation and ensure airflow.
3) The bathroom should have adequate space for storing items.
4) The bathroom should have a good drainage system to ensure proper water flow and prevent the bathroom from remaining wet.
28. Fill in the blanks:
(i) Working constantly for long hours can lead to _______________.
Answer - Working constantly for long hours can lead to fatigue and stress.
(ii) Doing two activities at the same time is known as _______________.
Answer - Doing two activities at the same time is called multitasking.
(iii) Doing number of activities within a fixed time period is known as _______________.
Answer - Doing number of activities within a fixed time period is known as peak load periods.
(iv) Making best use of time and energy is called _______________.
Answer - Making the best use of time and energy is called time and energy management.
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29. Match the following Column I with Column II :
| Column I | Column II |
| (A) Fortification | (i) Soaking dal in water and tying it in wet cloth |
| (B) Combination | (ii) Keeping kneaded dough overnight to make it rise. |
| (C) Germination | (iii) Adding vitamin A to milk |
| (D) Fermentation | (iv) Mixing cereal with milk (kheer) |
Answer -
| Column I | Column II |
| (A) Fortification | (iii) Adding vitamin A to milk |
| (B) Combination | (iv) Mixing cereal with milk (kheer) |
| (C) Germination | (i) Soaking dal in water and tying it in wet cloth |
| (D) Fermentation | (ii) Keeping kneaded dough overnight to make it rise. |
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30. Fill in the blanks:
(i) A pregnant woman should sit in a no smoke zone as the smoke might pass the thin wall of _______________ and damage the foetus.
Answer - A pregnant woman should sit in a non-smoking area because smoke from the thin wall of the placenta and damage the foetus.
(ii) _______________ years is the right age for a mother to have a baby.
Answer - 20-35 years years is the right age for a mother to have a baby.
(iii) A pregnant woman should have milk as she needs calcium that is required for growth of _______________.
Answer - A pregnant woman should have milk as she needs calcium that is required for growth of bones.
(iv) Age gap between two children should be of _______________ years.
Answer - Age gap between two children should be of a minimum of three years.
31. Identify the cooking method in the following:
(i) Food cooked in heated closed box.
Answer - Cooking in a microwave
(ii) Food cooked in lot of steam under pressure.
Answer - Pressure cooking
(iii) food cooked in very less fat in open pan /tava.
Answer - Shallow frying
(iv) Food cooked over glowing fire on iron grid.
Answer - Grilling on an open fire
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