Tamilnadu Board Class 12 Home Science Sample Papers 2011

Tamil Nadu State Board - Class XII
Home Science

(Sample Paper)
Time : 3 Hours

Max Marks : 150
General Instruction:
Section A - Answer all questions
Section B - Answer any 15 questions
Section C - One question is compulsory and answer any 5 from the remaining questions
Section D - Answer any 4 questions.

Section - A
I. Fill in the blanks (15 × 1 = 15)

1.__________ __________ is a natural antiseptic.

2.___________ is the organ of balance.

3.Succus entericus is secreted by___________

4.Calcium deficiency in elderly women may lead to __________

5.Mustard is adulterated with __________ seeds.

6.__________ __________ is the reproductive age.

7._______ is the time of the empty nest .

8.Both male and female sex organs reach their mature size in late __________.

9.PFA was enacted in the year__________.

10._____________ is the quality mark for agricultural products.

11.__________ have conservative tastes, they do not want to differ from their groups.

12.__________ is used for checking lines and hems.

13.___________ method is the most effective method of introducing a new topic or lesson.

14.______________ is a bold illustration with little or no writing.

15.____________ is the process by which messages are transferred from a source to a receiver.

II. Match the following (10 × 1 = 10)

16.Femoral pressure point- Pellagra

17.Myopia - Salivary gland

18.Parotid - Koilonychia

19.Niacin- Nearsightedness

20.Iron - Arteries of the thigh

21.Adolescence - Law of consumption

22.Engle - Toddler size

23.Darning- Round table discussion

24.Size 1 to 3 - Time of rapid growth and change

25.Pannel Discussion - Mending 23

III. True or False(6 × 1 = 6)

26.Sprouting does not improve the quality of pulses

27.Moderate zinc deficiency causes impaired taste and impaired smell.

28.Middle age is referred to as non-wearing out in certain vital areas.

29.Quality of life is determined by the use of resources.

30.Petite sizes come in both junior and missy.

31.A built up story is not essential for flannel graph.

IV. Choose the right answer (5 × 1 = 5)

32.The standard width of cotton dress fabric is
-92 cms
-72 cms
-55 cms
-100 cms

33.Nephritis is the disease related to
-Eye
-Ear
-Kidney
-Skin

34.Complan is an example of
-Vlenderised food
-Predigested food
-Natural liquid food.

35.Congenital deafness can be due to _________
-Genetic
-Nerve
-Sensory neural
-Block in the eustachian tube.

36.The very long, fine and flexible needle is called
-Crewel
-Chenille
-Beading
-Tapestry

V. Answer in one or two words (14 × 1 = 14)

37.Which is the association related to issue of certificates for first aid?

38.Name the gas present in Car exhaust fumes.

39.Name the pigment that acts during visual cycle.

40.What does GFR stand for?

41.Name the preservative used in fruit products.

42.What is used to control microbial population in foods like cheese?

43.Write the symptoms of Typhoid and Paratyphoid.

44.Which is the age consider as the dividing line between the middle and old age?

45.In which account system small deposits are accepted?

46.Name a natural fuel.

47.What is the size of best shears?

48.What is the equipment needed to undo seams and cutting threads?

49.Write any one filling stitch.

50.Give another word for pie graph.

Section - B
VI. Answer any 15 questions answer not to exceed 30 words (15 × 2 = 30)

51.ABC rule - Explain.

52.What are Adulterants?

53.What is astigmatism?

54.What is cirrhosis?

55.Name the different layers of skin

56.Write about Vitamin A prophylaxis programme.

57.List 2 symptoms of food allergy

58.What are the types of fevers?

59.What are the three criterias for the success of Adjustment in adulthood?

50.Write notes on Braille.

61.What are the three A s of happiness during puberty?

62.Write Baker s definition for a disabled child.

63.What is central decision?

64.State the importance of savings.

65.What is whipping?

66.What are fasteners?

67.What is print patch?

68.What are Specimens?

69.Bulletin Board : Define.

70.Write the Websters definition for Maps.

Section - C

VII.Answer not to exceed 100 words (6 × 5 = 30)
Compulsory Question

71.What are the signs and symptoms of asphyxia?

72.Explain the types of bleeding.

Answer any five

73.Explain structure of kidney.

74.What are the functions of the uterus?

75.Explain dietary management of fevers.

76.What are the causes for blindness?

77.Explain Parker s classification of values.

78.Explain the rights of consumers.

79.How will you transfer an applique design?

Section - D

VIII. Answers should not exceed 200 words.(4 × 10 = 40)(Answer any four.)

80.Explain physiology of hearing.

81.Write on the causes and dietary treatment of atherosclerosis and hypertension?

82.Explain the special needs of a deaf child.

83.State the various factors affecting expenditure.

84.What are the practical considerations to be seen while selecting a fabric?