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Section – A [40 Marks]<\/strong> Question 1. (b) State any tw o wavs of taking care of carpets. [2] (c) Why is Ecotone so popular these days? [2] Ecotone can act as a \u201cbuffer-zone\u201d protecting the neighbouring ecosystem from possible environmental damage i.e., a wetland area could absorb pollutants preventing them from seeping into a river or estuary.<\/p>\n (d) List two factors that influence the size of the kitchen. [2] (e) Name any two types of family budget. [2] Question 2. (b) What do you mean by endorsement of a cheque? [2] (c) Give the full form of ATM and PIN. [2] (d) What are endocrine glands? [2] (e) State any two factors affecting the physical development of a child. [2] Question 3. (b) Name any two adolescent eating disorders. [2] (c) List any two factors as to why breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. [2] (d) Why should ripe bananas not be stored in the refrigerator? [2] (e) State any two factors causing food spoilage. [2] Question 4. (b) Name the method of washing rayon fabrics. [2] (c) What is a standardization mark? [2] Or<\/p>\n It indicate to a buyer that the product has been tested and found to be of good quality. Few marks are: ISI, FPO, AGMARK etc.<\/p>\n (d) List any two conditions when food is considered to be adulterated. [2] (e) Define the term consumer. [2] Or<\/p>\n Consumer is a person who buy goods or pays for services that he needs from the market.<\/p>\n Section – B[(60 Marks]<\/strong> Question 5. (a) Three dimensions of colour.\u00a0[5] (b) Factors affecting the selection of curtains and draperies.\u00a0[5] (c) Important features and characteristics of flooring in a kitchen\u00a0[5] Question 6. (a) Five advantages of making a budget.\u00a0[5] (b) The utility of a passbook and paying-in-slip book in the operation of a bank account\u00a0[5] (c) How does a recurring account help common people to save money? A Pass Book is issued to the depositor, showing the installments deposited by him from time to time. Cheques cannot be drawn to withdraw money from a recurring deposit account. The amount can be withdrawn only on closure of the Recurring Deposit Account. If amount is withdrawn before expiry of the specified period, the rate of interest paid by bank is lower, to the level of interest payable on savings account.<\/p>\n Question 7. (a) Measures to be adopted to prevent body odour. [5] (b) Importance of exercise in an adolescent\u2019s life. [5] By staying physically active, teenagers can reduce. the risk of stress, depression and other mental health issues. Physical activity can also help teenagers maintain a positive body image because physical activity is so beneficial to human body.<\/p>\n Exercising burns calories, helping teenagers avoid weight gain and develop lean toned physiques. Maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of diseases such as type II diabetes and high blood pressure, which are becoming more prevalent among teens.<\/p>\n (c) The role of parents in helping an adolescent to deal with emotional problems. [5] Question 8. (a) How do you wash a school woolen cardigan? (b) The importance of starches and blueing agents in laundry\u00a0[5] (c) Detergents are better than soaps in laundry work.\u00a0[5] Question 9. (a) Five factors affecting meal planning. (b) The need for adequate nutrition by the elderly\u00a0[5] Hence, good nutrition is very important during old age. Special care should be taken that the diets of the elderly are nutritionally adequate and well balanced. You should know or have the knowledge that the elder people require less calories. Few factors always be kept in mind while you are planning balanced diet for the elder people.<\/p>\n (c) Importance of food preservation.\u00a0[5] Question 10. (a) The objectives of consumer education.\u00a0[5] Consumer education is extremely important for every individual. This awareness safeguards the Consumer interests for better living. (b) Health hazards due to the consumption of argemone seeds.\u00a0[5] (c) Wise buying techniques made by the consumer.\u00a0[5]
\n(Attempt all questions from this Section)<\/p>\n
\n(a) Define a colour wheel. [2]
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\nThe circle containing twelve colours i.e. three primary, three secondary and six tertiary colours is called the \u201ccolour wheel\u201d.<\/p>\n
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\nAn Ecotone describes an area that acts as a transition or boundary between two ecosystems. An Ecotone can be formed naturally – through abiotic factors such as changes in soil composition – but can also be created through the result of human interaction.<\/p>\n
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\nThis is an important consideration which should always be in your mind while planning for a kitchen. A kitchen should always be large such that at a time two or three persons can work. Size of the kitchen should be such enough that you can put all your accessories in the kitchen like as refrigerator, oven and other storage.<\/p>\n
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\n(a) State any two objectives of savings.\u00a0[2]
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\nEndorsement means transferring your ownership to another person by signing on the back of a negotiable instrument (say a cheque).<\/p>\n
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\nATM: Automated Teller Machine PIN: Personal Identification Number<\/p>\n
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\nThe endocrine system is made up of glands which regulate and secrete hormones. Endocrine glands are also known as ductless glands because these have not special ducts.<\/p>\n
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\nFactors affecting physical development of a child.<\/p>\n\n
\n(a) What do you mean by a food group? [2]
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\nFood Groups: It is a collection of varieties of foods which share similar nutritional properties on the food grouping, food items are generally classified on the basis of their nutrients.<\/p>\n
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\nEating disorders in adolescence: Bulimia nervosa and Anorexia nervosa are the two eating disorders observed during adolescence.<\/p>\n
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\nBreakfast is considered as the most essential part of our diet. In a breakfast, we should include some protein food like milk, eggs, bread etc. For the children and teenager milk is very much essential. Breakfast provide us one-fourth of daily calories and proteins which are required by our body and it is very much essential for maintaining a better performance and a better efficiency. In general, we can say that breakfast provide us the capacity or the energy to start our day with a smiling face.<\/p>\n
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\nBananas grow in hot climates, so they are unused to the cold. If they\u2019re kept at a cold temperature, the enzymes that enable them to ripen are inhibited. And as those enzymes become inactive, other enzymes operate more efficiently. Some cause cell damage, while others (browning enzymes) cause the skin to blacken.<\/p>\n
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\n(a) Suggest any two points to be considered while storing clothes. [2]
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\nStorage of clothes:<\/p>\n\n
\n(ii) put some deodorant among the stored clothing to avoid the smell.<\/li>\n
\n(ii) Avoid use of mothballs because they reduce the lustre of zari<\/li>\n
\n(ii) use neem leaves, nephtha balls to prevent the damage by moths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\nMild soap can be used on rayon fabrics. Always use kneading and squeezing method for washing these fabrics. The more dirty spots should be cleaned with gentle rubbing by flat hand.<\/p>\n
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\nStandardization Mark: A standardization mark is a mark given to a product which meets certain standards with respect to the quality of the product in terms of material used, method of manufacture, labelling, packaging sale and performance.<\/p>\n
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\nFood is considered to be adulterated if:<\/p>\n\n
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\nConsumer: A consumer is an individual who purchases\/uses\/ consumes services, items\/products to satisfy wants.<\/p>\n
\n(Attempt any four questions from this Section)<\/p>\n
\nHome furnishing requires aesthetic taste and knowledge.
\nIn this context, explain the following:<\/p>\n
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\nThree dimensions of colour: The three dimensions of colour are basically value, hue and intensity. ,<\/p>\n\n
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\nWhile choosing curtains for the home, the following factors should always be kept in mind :<\/p>\n\n
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\nImportance of the flooring in a kitchen: A well maintained floor is necessary for a kitchen. Floor should be dust free means should not be kutcha. Because if the floor is kutcha (temporary) dust particles can make the food dirty and unhygienic. Proper tiles should be placed in the kitchen. Floor surface should be clean and easy to maintain. Floor should not be too slippery.
\nIn the simple words we can say a kitchen floor should be made-up of such materials which are easy to clean and maintain.<\/p>\n
\nBudgeting is an art of planning income so that some money is left aside for saving.
\nIn this context, explain :<\/p>\n
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\nAdvantages of Budget:
\nThe following are the advantages of making a budget:<\/p>\n\n
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\nRecurring Deposit Account: It is started to encourage those people who cannot make large deposit in lumpsum. Recurring deposit can be opened with small amount over a specified period, the depositor keeps on depositing a specified sum of money every month. The number of monthly installments may be 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 and so on. After the expiry of the period, the depositor gets back his money along with interest accruing on such deposits.<\/p>\n
\nAdolescence is a crucial stage in every individual life.
\nIn this context explain<\/p>\n
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\nMeasures to prevent body odour: To avoid the body odour following measure should be done:<\/p>\n\n
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\nPhysical exercise is considered important for maintaining physical fitness and maintaining healthy bones, muscles and joints. Frequent and regular physical exercise is an important component in the prevention of some of the disease, such as heart diseases; cancer, obesity and back pain.<\/p>\n
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\nRole of Parents: As we know that Adolescence is a crucial stage in every individual life. During the phase of adolescence, the adolescents want independence from their parents and yet they are dependent on them for their needs. They do not like to be old. \u2018Do this\u2019 and \u2018Don\u2019t do this\u2019. Parents still want to control them while adolescents wants freedom and this leads to a tussle between their relationships. Here, parents have to learn to \u2018Let go\u2019, not of the relationship, but of their dreams, and their authority over the young people, so that they may allow a young person to develop their own dreams and greater self-responsibility.<\/p>\n
\nLaundering is a combination of cleaning and finishing.\u00a0[5]
\nIn this context explain :<\/p>\n
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\nLaundry procedure of all clothes are approximately same. These are the steps which we use in laundering a woollen cardigan.<\/p>\n\n
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\nAdvantages of detergents over soaps :<\/p>\n\n
\nMeal planning is both an art and science.\u00a0[5]
\nIn this context explain.<\/p>\n
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\nFactors affecting meal planning: There are many factors that affect meal planning. It is easy to plan meals for an individual than for a family. Because the needs of family members differ considerably.
\nMeal planning is greatly influenced by factors like age, sex, occupation, likes and dislikes etc.<\/p>\n\n
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\nNeed for adequate nutrition by the elderly: Adequate nutrition and a balanced diet is essential in the old age to prevent and control hazards and bad effects of ageing. Obesity, diabetes, constipations, cardiovascular diseases are the major diseases in old ages.<\/p>\n\n
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\nImportance of Food Preservation: Food production and supply does not always tally with the demand or meets of the people. In some places there is surplus production of a food product, whereas in some other place there is inadequate supply. Even foods are perishable and semi-perishable like juicy fruits, vegetables, mangoes, tomato, papaya and many more, which very quickly gets spoilt. It is therefore important to improve and expand facilities for storage and preservation of food.
\nFood preservation helps in :<\/p>\n\n
\nConsumer education helps a consumer in making sensible purchases.
\nIn this context explain :<\/p>\n
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\nObjective of Consumer Education: Consumer education mainly aims at making consumers aware about what, where, when, how and how much to buy. It develops critical awareness and living skills which are oriented towards building a better future for all. Consumer education assists the buyer in wise selection of goods to meet family requirements.<\/p>\n
\nConsumer education enables an individual to :<\/p>\n\n
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\nArgemone seeds are the most common adulterant used in the present days. These seeds are obtained from Argemone maxicans. These seeds are closely resembles with the mustard seeds. Little tail at one end is the difference between the both. Regular consumption of its oil results in the epidemic dropsy. Collection of watery fluid in the tissue of the body mainly causes swelling. Other effects are gastro-intestinal disturbance, irregular fever with rashes and many others.<\/p>\n
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\nWise Buying Decision: Consumers are faced with purchase decisions nearly every day. Some decisions are more complex than others and thus require more efforts by the consumer. Good planning helps to avoid buying unnecessary items. Also decide the quantity of the items to be bought. This helps to avoid wastage. Check the plan for realism. Evaluate the products by looking at products price, brand, label, quality marks, net weight, contents\/ingredients. This will help the consumer to buy good quality food at a cheaper rate. is needed. Size of the family will decide this factor.<\/p>\n