CBSE Class 10 Home Science Sample Paper 2023

SECTION A MARKS

1. Sangeeta has a cut on her finger. Which of the following she should practice while cooking food at home to ensure food safety?
a. Put ointment on her cut
b. Don’t cook the food
c. Cover it with waterproof bandage
d. Wrap it with a piece of cloth

Answer : C

2. Which of the following does NOT help in work simplification?
a. Planning ahead
b. Using labour saving devices
c. Multitasking
d. Dovetailing

Answer : A

3. What temperature would you maintain while storing hot and cold food?
a. 55
b.
c.
d.

Answer : C

4. Which of the following food you would consider while feeding preschoolers?
a. Sweet and fried foods
b. As per the preference of the child
c. Finger foods, easy to handle
d. Restrict salt and sugar intake to the minimum

Answer : C

5. Why should milk be stored away from cabbage while kept in refrigerator?
a. Milk absorbs strong flavor of cabbage
b. Cabbage absorbs strong flavor of milk
c. Insects from cabbage may enter the milk
d. Cabbage may fall into the milk

Answer : A

6. “Child starts sympathizing with others and displays loyalty and enjoys group activities.” Identify the stage of childhood and which domain of development this feature specifically relates to?
a. Early childhood, Social
b. Middle childhood, Social
c. Early childhood, Emotional
d. Middle childhood, Emotional

Answer : B

7. Which of the following statement is incorrect in context to meal planning?
a. Saves time, energy and money.
b. Fulfill the nutritional requirements of all family members.
c. Leftover food cannot be used.
d. Considers one’s occupation.

Answer : C

8. Which of the following helps to save nutrients while preparing food?
a. Peeling vegetables thinly
b. Garnishing with contrasting colour
c. Washing hands before serving food
d. Wash vegetables after cutting them

Answer : A

9. Match List I with List II
   List I (Types of play)        List II( Examples)
A. Passive                      I.Play of Doctor-patient
B. Curious                     II.Cycling
C. Active                       III.Playing with dolls
D. Serious                     IV.Opening of car toy
Choose the correct option from the following
a. A – III; B – IV; C- II; D – I
b. A – IV; B – III; C- II; D – I
c. A – II; B – III; C- IV; D –I
d. A –I; B –II; C-III; D – IV

Answer : A

10. Match List I with List II
List – I (Nutrients)     List II (Food Sources)
A. Protein                  I. Carrot and pumpkin
B. Iron                      II. Milk and cottage cheese
C. Calcium                III. Soyabean and peanuts
D. Vitamin A              IV. Spinach and amaranth
Choose the correct option from the following
a. A – III; B – IV; C- II; D – I
b. A – IV; B – III; C- II; D – I
c. A – II; B – III; C- IV; D –I
d. A –I; B –II; C-III; D – IV

Answer : A

11. Which of the following activities help to save time and energy? Using:
i. Small handled mop
ii. Long handled mop
iii. Pressure cooker
iv. Pan
Choose the correct option.
a. i and ii
b. ii and iii
c. i and iv
d. iii and iv

Answer : B

12. Which toys will you purchase for two-year-old child?
i. Teethers
ii. Wind chimes
iii. Plastic gardening tools
iv. Building blocks
Choose the correct option.
a. i and ii
b. ii and iii
c. i and iv
d. iii and iv

Answer : D

13. The price printed on the product is called as
a. Maximum rate price
b. Maximum ratio price
c. Maximum retail price
d. Maximum reduced price

Answer : A