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1
HOME SCIENCE - Code No. 064
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS - XII - (2025-2026)
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks:70
S.No. SECTION A (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) Marks
1. (A) Gathers in waist 1
2. (C) Soft diet 1
3. (C) Encouraging home gardening 1
4. (B) Setting up tele-centres to provide e-services 1
5. (D) Confirming room reservations and rates 1
6. (B) Cleanliness and disinfection 1
7. (C) Tertiary level 1
8 (C) Concerned with the quality management of an organization 1
9. (D) Communication in local dialects 1
10. (B) Play as the basis of learning 1
11. (A) Artificial sweetener 1
12. (A) 1-II,2-IV,3-I,4-III 1
13. (C) A is true, but R is false. 1
14. (A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. 1
SECTION B (VERY SHORT AND SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)
15 A.
15 B.
Two features of the “Commonwealth Youth Programme”-
1.Help the youth to participate in development processes of their respective
countries
2.Provide a forum for increasing co-operation and understanding among the
Commonwealth countries
3.Under this programme, three regional centres for advanced studies in youth work
have been set up in India, Zambia and Guyana
4.The Asia Pacific Regional Centre has been set up at Chandigarh, India
Any other, Any two
OR
Two services provided by the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
to help children-
1. Supplementary feeding for children
2. Non-formal pre-school education
3. Growth monitoring
4. Basic healthcare services
Any other, Any two
1X2=2
OR
1X2=2
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1
HOME SCIENCE - Code No. 064
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS - XII - (2025-2026)
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks:70
S.No. SECTION A (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) Marks
1. (A) Gathers in waist 1
2. (C) Soft diet 1
3. (C) Encouraging home gardening 1
4. (B) Setting up tele-centres to provide e-services 1
5. (D) Confirming room reservations and rates 1
6. (B) Cleanliness and disinfection 1
7. (C) Tertiary level 1
8 (C) Concerned with the quality management of an organization 1
9. (D) Communication in local dialects 1
10. (B) Play as the basis of learning 1
11. (A) Artificial sweetener 1
12. (A) 1-II,2-IV,3-I,4-III 1
13. (C) A is true, but R is false. 1
14. (A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. 1
SECTION B (VERY SHORT AND SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)
15 A.
15 B.
Two features of the “Commonwealth Youth Programme”-
1.Help the youth to participate in development processes of their respective
countries
2.Provide a forum for increasing co-operation and understanding among the
Commonwealth countries
3.Under this programme, three regional centres for advanced studies in youth work
have been set up in India, Zambia and Guyana
4.The Asia Pacific Regional Centre has been set up at Chandigarh, India
Any other, Any two
OR
Two services provided by the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
to help children-
1. Supplementary feeding for children
2. Non-formal pre-school education
3. Growth monitoring
4. Basic healthcare services
Any other, Any two
1X2=2
OR
1X2=2
2
16 A.
16 B.
Two ways in which perceiving work as a calling can impact an individual’s
personal growth-
1.Deriving satisfaction from the work itself
2.Gaining an inner drive and a sense that the work originates from a higher
purpose or inner calling
3.Boost self-confidence /self esteem
Any other, Any two
OR
Two entrepreneurial qualities required in designing solutions based on
ergonomic principles are-
1.Ability to deal with tough issues and find the solutions
2.Being realistic and not expecting easy solutions
3.Ability to cope with set-backs, challenges and failures
4.Being flexible and able to handle crises
Any other, Any two
1X2=2
OR
1X2=2
17 A.
17 B.
Two responsibilities of Front office manager -
1.Coordinates with housekeeping and other departments
2.Schedules shifts/staff rotations and duties of the staff in shifts
3.Manages the front office, lobby and transport activities.
4.Checks the arrivals of the day
Any other, Any two
OR
Two responsibilities of Executive Housekeeping manager –
1.Managing the functioning of the department through judicious use of manpower,
materials, money, time and other available resources
2.S/he checks schedules
3.Functioning of the housekeeping department
Any other, Any two
1X2=2
OR
1X2=2
18. Two features of the washing principle used in Front Loading washing
machine-
1.Tumbling is used in front loading machines
2.Washing takes place in a horizontally placed cylinder which is perforated and
which revolves in a partially filled tub
3.With each revolution the clothes are carried to the top and then dropped in the
1X2=2
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HOME SCIENCE - Code No. 064
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS - XII - (2025-2026)
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks:70
S.No. SECTION A (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) Marks
1. (A) Gathers in waist 1
2. (C) Soft diet 1
3. (C) Encouraging home gardening 1
4. (B) Setting up tele-centres to provide e-services 1
5. (D) Confirming room reservations and rates 1
6. (B) Cleanliness and disinfection 1
7. (C) Tertiary level 1
8 (C) Concerned with the quality management of an organization 1
9. (D) Communication in local dialects 1
10. (B) Play as the basis of learning 1
11. (A) Artificial sweetener 1
12. (A) 1-II,2-IV,3-I,4-III 1
13. (C) A is true, but R is false. 1
14. (A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. 1
SECTION B (VERY SHORT AND SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)
15 A.
15 B.
Two features of the “Commonwealth Youth Programme”-
1.Help the youth to participate in development processes of their respective
countries
2.Provide a forum for increasing co-operation and understanding among the
Commonwealth countries
3.Under this programme, three regional centres for advanced studies in youth work
have been set up in India, Zambia and Guyana
4.The Asia Pacific Regional Centre has been set up at Chandigarh, India
Any other, Any two
OR
Two services provided by the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
to help children-
1. Supplementary feeding for children
2. Non-formal pre-school education
3. Growth monitoring
4. Basic healthcare services
Any other, Any two
1X2=2
OR
1X2=2
2
16 A.
16 B.
Two ways in which perceiving work as a calling can impact an individual’s
personal growth-
1.Deriving satisfaction from the work itself
2.Gaining an inner drive and a sense that the work originates from a higher
purpose or inner calling
3.Boost self-confidence /self esteem
Any other, Any two
OR
Two entrepreneurial qualities required in designing solutions based on
ergonomic principles are-
1.Ability to deal with tough issues and find the solutions
2.Being realistic and not expecting easy solutions
3.Ability to cope with set-backs, challenges and failures
4.Being flexible and able to handle crises
Any other, Any two
1X2=2
OR
1X2=2
17 A.
17 B.
Two responsibilities of Front office manager -
1.Coordinates with housekeeping and other departments
2.Schedules shifts/staff rotations and duties of the staff in shifts
3.Manages the front office, lobby and transport activities.
4.Checks the arrivals of the day
Any other, Any two
OR
Two responsibilities of Executive Housekeeping manager –
1.Managing the functioning of the department through judicious use of manpower,
materials, money, time and other available resources
2.S/he checks schedules
3.Functioning of the housekeeping department
Any other, Any two
1X2=2
OR
1X2=2
18. Two features of the washing principle used in Front Loading washing
machine-
1.Tumbling is used in front loading machines
2.Washing takes place in a horizontally placed cylinder which is perforated and
which revolves in a partially filled tub
3.With each revolution the clothes are carried to the top and then dropped in the
1X2=2
3
wash water
4.Clothes move through the water
Any other, Any two
19. Two important duties performed by the Kitchen Stewarding department-
1.Responsible for storage, maintenance, cleanliness and issue of cutlery, crockery
and glassware to the restaurant and kitchen
2.Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen
3.Washing the used pots and pans
Any other, Any two
1X2=2
20. Two skills essential for managing a day care for the elderly-
1.People skills- For running an organisation requires interacting with people in
different roles and from different backgrounds. The following are some groups of
people to interact with:
(i) The Community
(ii) The Private Sector
(iii) The Officials in the Government
(iv) People within the organisation
2.Adminstrative Skills-Running an organisation involves handling finances /
recruiting personnel / renting space / buying equipment / maintaining records and
stocks etc.
Any other, Any two skills explained in 1-2 lines
1x2=2
21. Difference between Achromatic Colour Harmony and Triadic Colour
Harmony-
Achromatic Colour Harmony Triadic Colour Harmony
Part of related colour scheme, uses
only neutrals
Part of contrasting scheme,
combination of three hues that lie
equidistant from one another on the
Colour Wheel
Any one difference
1+1=2
22. Three ways by which life skills training enhance their Quality of Work Life
(QWL)-
1.Enables individuals to adopt healthy behaviors, especially in challenging
situations
2.Prevents the development of unhealthy or negative behaviors
3.Facilitates the development of healthy life skills and discourages negative health
behaviors
4.Encourages actions that contribute to personal and social growth, promoting
1X3=3
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HOME SCIENCE - Code No. 064
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS - XII - (2025-2026)
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks:70
S.No. SECTION A (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) Marks
1. (A) Gathers in waist 1
2. (C) Soft diet 1
3. (C) Encouraging home gardening 1
4. (B) Setting up tele-centres to provide e-services 1
5. (D) Confirming room reservations and rates 1
6. (B) Cleanliness and disinfection 1
7. (C) Tertiary level 1
8 (C) Concerned with the quality management of an organization 1
9. (D) Communication in local dialects 1
10. (B) Play as the basis of learning 1
11. (A) Artificial sweetener 1
12. (A) 1-II,2-IV,3-I,4-III 1
13. (C) A is true, but R is false. 1
14. (A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. 1
SECTION B (VERY SHORT AND SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)
15 A.
15 B.
Two features of the “Commonwealth Youth Programme”-
1.Help the youth to participate in development processes of their respective
countries
2.Provide a forum for increasing co-operation and understanding among the
Commonwealth countries
3.Under this programme, three regional centres for advanced studies in youth work
have been set up in India, Zambia and Guyana
4.The Asia Pacific Regional Centre has been set up at Chandigarh, India
Any other, Any two
OR
Two services provided by the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
to help children-
1. Supplementary feeding for children
2. Non-formal pre-school education
3. Growth monitoring
4. Basic healthcare services
Any other, Any two
1X2=2
OR
1X2=2
2
16 A.
16 B.
Two ways in which perceiving work as a calling can impact an individual’s
personal growth-
1.Deriving satisfaction from the work itself
2.Gaining an inner drive and a sense that the work originates from a higher
purpose or inner calling
3.Boost self-confidence /self esteem
Any other, Any two
OR
Two entrepreneurial qualities required in designing solutions based on
ergonomic principles are-
1.Ability to deal with tough issues and find the solutions
2.Being realistic and not expecting easy solutions
3.Ability to cope with set-backs, challenges and failures
4.Being flexible and able to handle crises
Any other, Any two
1X2=2
OR
1X2=2
17 A.
17 B.
Two responsibilities of Front office manager -
1.Coordinates with housekeeping and other departments
2.Schedules shifts/staff rotations and duties of the staff in shifts
3.Manages the front office, lobby and transport activities.
4.Checks the arrivals of the day
Any other, Any two
OR
Two responsibilities of Executive Housekeeping manager –
1.Managing the functioning of the department through judicious use of manpower,
materials, money, time and other available resources
2.S/he checks schedules
3.Functioning of the housekeeping department
Any other, Any two
1X2=2
OR
1X2=2
18. Two features of the washing principle used in Front Loading washing
machine-
1.Tumbling is used in front loading machines
2.Washing takes place in a horizontally placed cylinder which is perforated and
which revolves in a partially filled tub
3.With each revolution the clothes are carried to the top and then dropped in the
1X2=2
3
wash water
4.Clothes move through the water
Any other, Any two
19. Two important duties performed by the Kitchen Stewarding department-
1.Responsible for storage, maintenance, cleanliness and issue of cutlery, crockery
and glassware to the restaurant and kitchen
2.Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen
3.Washing the used pots and pans
Any other, Any two
1X2=2
20. Two skills essential for managing a day care for the elderly-
1.People skills- For running an organisation requires interacting with people in
different roles and from different backgrounds. The following are some groups of
people to interact with:
(i) The Community
(ii) The Private Sector
(iii) The Officials in the Government
(iv) People within the organisation
2.Adminstrative Skills-Running an organisation involves handling finances /
recruiting personnel / renting space / buying equipment / maintaining records and
stocks etc.
Any other, Any two skills explained in 1-2 lines
1x2=2
21. Difference between Achromatic Colour Harmony and Triadic Colour
Harmony-
Achromatic Colour Harmony Triadic Colour Harmony
Part of related colour scheme, uses
only neutrals
Part of contrasting scheme,
combination of three hues that lie
equidistant from one another on the
Colour Wheel
Any one difference
1+1=2
22. Three ways by which life skills training enhance their Quality of Work Life
(QWL)-
1.Enables individuals to adopt healthy behaviors, especially in challenging
situations
2.Prevents the development of unhealthy or negative behaviors
3.Facilitates the development of healthy life skills and discourages negative health
behaviors
4.Encourages actions that contribute to personal and social growth, promoting
1X3=3
4
health and development for themselves and their communities
5.Helps individuals function effectively and constructively within society.
6.Empowers individuals to function confidently and competently in both their
families and society
Any other, Any three
23 A.
23 B.
Three primary requirements for operating hi-tech laundries-
1.Knowledge of the material, i.e. its fibre content, yarn and fabric production
technique, and the colour and finishes applied, in terms of the effect of care
required
2.Knowledge of the processes involved
3.Knowledge of the chemicals and other reagents used in the process and their
effect on the fabric
4.Working knowledge of the machinery requirements and its functioning
Any other, Any three
OR
Three ways in which water can be extracted from washing machines-
1.Spinning- Spinning at speeds greater than 300 rpm, which generates a
centrifugal force which in turn throws the water up and out. This water is pumped
down the drain.
2.Bottom-drain-Machines with perforated tubs stop at the end of wash phase and
then at the end of the rinse phase and drain through the bottom. At the end of the
drain period, the tub begins to spin which removes the remaining water from
clothes.
3.Combination Bottom-drain and Spin- Some machines drain through the bottom
without stopping i.e. the bottom draining occurs during the spin period. It removes
the heavy dirt at the bottom and dirt in suspension in water.
Any other, Any three with 1-2 lines explanation
1X3=3
OR
1X3=3
24 A.
Three reasons for choosing campaign –
Campaign-
1.ensures attention of people
2.creates interest amongst people
3.lasts in the memory of the people and stimulates action
4.creates conducive environment for adoption of practices amongst people
Any other, Any three
OR
1X3=3
OR
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HOME SCIENCE - Code No. 064
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS - XII - (2025-2026)
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks:70
S.No. SECTION A (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) Marks
1. (A) Gathers in waist 1
2. (C) Soft diet 1
3. (C) Encouraging home gardening 1
4. (B) Setting up tele-centres to provide e-services 1
5. (D) Confirming room reservations and rates 1
6. (B) Cleanliness and disinfection 1
7. (C) Tertiary level 1
8 (C) Concerned with the quality management of an organization 1
9. (D) Communication in local dialects 1
10. (B) Play as the basis of learning 1
11. (A) Artificial sweetener 1
12. (A) 1-II,2-IV,3-I,4-III 1
13. (C) A is true, but R is false. 1
14. (A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. 1
SECTION B (VERY SHORT AND SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)
15 A.
15 B.
Two features of the “Commonwealth Youth Programme”-
1.Help the youth to participate in development processes of their respective
countries
2.Provide a forum for increasing co-operation and understanding among the
Commonwealth countries
3.Under this programme, three regional centres for advanced studies in youth work
have been set up in India, Zambia and Guyana
4.The Asia Pacific Regional Centre has been set up at Chandigarh, India
Any other, Any two
OR
Two services provided by the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
to help children-
1. Supplementary feeding for children
2. Non-formal pre-school education
3. Growth monitoring
4. Basic healthcare services
Any other, Any two
1X2=2
OR
1X2=2
2
16 A.
16 B.
Two ways in which perceiving work as a calling can impact an individual’s
personal growth-
1.Deriving satisfaction from the work itself
2.Gaining an inner drive and a sense that the work originates from a higher
purpose or inner calling
3.Boost self-confidence /self esteem
Any other, Any two
OR
Two entrepreneurial qualities required in designing solutions based on
ergonomic principles are-
1.Ability to deal with tough issues and find the solutions
2.Being realistic and not expecting easy solutions
3.Ability to cope with set-backs, challenges and failures
4.Being flexible and able to handle crises
Any other, Any two
1X2=2
OR
1X2=2
17 A.
17 B.
Two responsibilities of Front office manager -
1.Coordinates with housekeeping and other departments
2.Schedules shifts/staff rotations and duties of the staff in shifts
3.Manages the front office, lobby and transport activities.
4.Checks the arrivals of the day
Any other, Any two
OR
Two responsibilities of Executive Housekeeping manager –
1.Managing the functioning of the department through judicious use of manpower,
materials, money, time and other available resources
2.S/he checks schedules
3.Functioning of the housekeeping department
Any other, Any two
1X2=2
OR
1X2=2
18. Two features of the washing principle used in Front Loading washing
machine-
1.Tumbling is used in front loading machines
2.Washing takes place in a horizontally placed cylinder which is perforated and
which revolves in a partially filled tub
3.With each revolution the clothes are carried to the top and then dropped in the
1X2=2
3
wash water
4.Clothes move through the water
Any other, Any two
19. Two important duties performed by the Kitchen Stewarding department-
1.Responsible for storage, maintenance, cleanliness and issue of cutlery, crockery
and glassware to the restaurant and kitchen
2.Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen
3.Washing the used pots and pans
Any other, Any two
1X2=2
20. Two skills essential for managing a day care for the elderly-
1.People skills- For running an organisation requires interacting with people in
different roles and from different backgrounds. The following are some groups of
people to interact with:
(i) The Community
(ii) The Private Sector
(iii) The Officials in the Government
(iv) People within the organisation
2.Adminstrative Skills-Running an organisation involves handling finances /
recruiting personnel / renting space / buying equipment / maintaining records and
stocks etc.
Any other, Any two skills explained in 1-2 lines
1x2=2
21. Difference between Achromatic Colour Harmony and Triadic Colour
Harmony-
Achromatic Colour Harmony Triadic Colour Harmony
Part of related colour scheme, uses
only neutrals
Part of contrasting scheme,
combination of three hues that lie
equidistant from one another on the
Colour Wheel
Any one difference
1+1=2
22. Three ways by which life skills training enhance their Quality of Work Life
(QWL)-
1.Enables individuals to adopt healthy behaviors, especially in challenging
situations
2.Prevents the development of unhealthy or negative behaviors
3.Facilitates the development of healthy life skills and discourages negative health
behaviors
4.Encourages actions that contribute to personal and social growth, promoting
1X3=3
4
health and development for themselves and their communities
5.Helps individuals function effectively and constructively within society.
6.Empowers individuals to function confidently and competently in both their
families and society
Any other, Any three
23 A.
23 B.
Three primary requirements for operating hi-tech laundries-
1.Knowledge of the material, i.e. its fibre content, yarn and fabric production
technique, and the colour and finishes applied, in terms of the effect of care
required
2.Knowledge of the processes involved
3.Knowledge of the chemicals and other reagents used in the process and their
effect on the fabric
4.Working knowledge of the machinery requirements and its functioning
Any other, Any three
OR
Three ways in which water can be extracted from washing machines-
1.Spinning- Spinning at speeds greater than 300 rpm, which generates a
centrifugal force which in turn throws the water up and out. This water is pumped
down the drain.
2.Bottom-drain-Machines with perforated tubs stop at the end of wash phase and
then at the end of the rinse phase and drain through the bottom. At the end of the
drain period, the tub begins to spin which removes the remaining water from
clothes.
3.Combination Bottom-drain and Spin- Some machines drain through the bottom
without stopping i.e. the bottom draining occurs during the spin period. It removes
the heavy dirt at the bottom and dirt in suspension in water.
Any other, Any three with 1-2 lines explanation
1X3=3
OR
1X3=3
24 A.
Three reasons for choosing campaign –
Campaign-
1.ensures attention of people
2.creates interest amongst people
3.lasts in the memory of the people and stimulates action
4.creates conducive environment for adoption of practices amongst people
Any other, Any three
OR
1X3=3
OR
5
24 B. Three additional skills the journalist need to effectively prepare this video-
1.Camera techniques / to operate equipment correctly
2.Content development and implementation
3.Skills in editing
4.Interviewing techniques
5.Communication skills
Any other, Any three
1X3=3
25. Three effects created by using straight lines in garments-
1.Vertical lines - stress up and down movement and emphasize height / give the
effect that is severe, dignified and reserved
2.Horizontal lines - stress side to side movement and create an illusion of width /
give a stable and placid effect
3.Oblique or diagonal lines- increase or decrease width and height depending on
the degree and direction of angle / can create an active, startling or dramatic effect
Any other, Any three
1X3=3
SECTION C (LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS)
26. I. Use of Piaget's theory to design activities that promote cognitive
development in preschool children-
By providing supportive environment to preschool children to explore in their own
ways.
Any other, Any one
II. Vygotsky’s theory of social learning apply to group activities in a
preschool setting-
Preschool educator must be knowledgeable specifically about the child’s needs
and capabilities.
Any other, Any one
III. Two guidelines for ECCE professionals when planning lessons for
preschool children-
1.Prepare with several activities
2.Be adaptive and flexible with children
3.Donot focus on completing one’s own plan of action
Any other, Any two
1+1+2=4
1
1
1X2=2
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