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MARKING SCHEME 
HOME SCIENCE (064) 
Class XII (2024-2025) 
 
 
S.No. 
SECTION A (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) Marks 
1. (B) Mix of formal and informal interactions 1 
2. (B) Food Processing 1 
3. (B) Achieving large scale benefits through entrepreneurship for a specific 
group 
1 
4. (D) Food Infection 1 
5. (i) (C)Preserved food 
               OR 
(ii) (A)hydrogenation                        
1 
OR 
1 
6. (B)Control of micronutrient deficiencies 1 
7. (C) GHP                                                    1 
8 (B) Channapatna dolls: Karnataka 1 
9. (B) Stunting 1 
10. (A) NYKS 1 
11. (A) i-4, ii-2, iii-1, iv-3 1 
12. (B) i-2, ii-3, iii-4, iv-1 1 
13. (A) (i) and (iii) 1 
14. (i) (B) (ii) and (iii) 
            OR 
(ii) (A) (i) and (ii) 
1 
OR 
1 
 SECTION B (CASE STUDY -BASED QUESTIONS)  
15. (C) Medical foods: Lactose free milk 1 
16. (D) i-4, ii-1, iii-2, iv-3 1 
17. (D) A is false but R is true. 1 
18. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 1 
 SECTION C (SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)  
19. Four reasons for youth to enroll in scouts and guides- 
1. Develops the character of boys and girls to make them good 
citizens by inculcating in them a spirit of loyalty, patriotism   
2. Develop a sense of thoughtfulness for others  
3. Promotes balanced physical development 
½X4=2 
 
 
 
 
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MARKING SCHEME 
HOME SCIENCE (064) 
Class XII (2024-2025) 
 
 
S.No. 
SECTION A (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) Marks 
1. (B) Mix of formal and informal interactions 1 
2. (B) Food Processing 1 
3. (B) Achieving large scale benefits through entrepreneurship for a specific 
group 
1 
4. (D) Food Infection 1 
5. (i) (C)Preserved food 
               OR 
(ii) (A)hydrogenation                        
1 
OR 
1 
6. (B)Control of micronutrient deficiencies 1 
7. (C) GHP                                                    1 
8 (B) Channapatna dolls: Karnataka 1 
9. (B) Stunting 1 
10. (A) NYKS 1 
11. (A) i-4, ii-2, iii-1, iv-3 1 
12. (B) i-2, ii-3, iii-4, iv-1 1 
13. (A) (i) and (iii) 1 
14. (i) (B) (ii) and (iii) 
            OR 
(ii) (A) (i) and (ii) 
1 
OR 
1 
 SECTION B (CASE STUDY -BASED QUESTIONS)  
15. (C) Medical foods: Lactose free milk 1 
16. (D) i-4, ii-1, iii-2, iv-3 1 
17. (D) A is false but R is true. 1 
18. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 1 
 SECTION C (SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)  
19. Four reasons for youth to enroll in scouts and guides- 
1. Develops the character of boys and girls to make them good 
citizens by inculcating in them a spirit of loyalty, patriotism   
2. Develop a sense of thoughtfulness for others  
3. Promotes balanced physical development 
½X4=2 
 
 
 
 
2 
 
4. Encourages mental development  
5. Inculcates a desire for social service 
Any other, Any four 
OR 
Four reasons why are youth considered vulnerable- 
1. Peer pressure 
2. Unsupportive family/friends 
3. Some adolescents may consume alcohol and drugs 
4. Health issues 
5. Lack of knowledge about sexual and reproductive health 
Any other, Any four 
 
 
 
 
OR 
 ½X4=2 
20. Four practices by which a hotel can ensure to be Eco Friendly- 
1. Using 100% organic cotton bed sheets  
2. Chemical-free laundry cycle and using agents which are non-toxic, 
water based, hypoallergenic and biodegradable  
3. Cards are put in hotel rooms urging the reuse of towels 
4. Promoting the saving of natural resources like water, electricity, 
detergent used for laundering  
5. Use of energy-efficient light bulbs in rooms can help save electricity 
Any other, Any four 
 
½X4=2 
21. Four factors determine the texture in textile materials- 
1. Fibre content  
2. Yarn processing and yarn type  
3. Fabric construction technique  
4. Fabric finishes 
5. Surface ornamentation  
Any other, Any four 
½X4=2 
22. Two aspects of care and maintenance of fabrics- 
1. Keeping the material free of physical damage and rectifying any  
damage that may have occurred during its use. 
2. Retaining or refreshing the appearance in terms of removal of stains  
and dirt and retaining the textural and visual characteristics. 
Any other, Any two 
 
1X2=2 
23. Four objectives of diet therapy- 
1. formulation of the diet to meet the needs of the patient taking into  
consideration her or his food habits 
½X4=2 
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MARKING SCHEME 
HOME SCIENCE (064) 
Class XII (2024-2025) 
 
 
S.No. 
SECTION A (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) Marks 
1. (B) Mix of formal and informal interactions 1 
2. (B) Food Processing 1 
3. (B) Achieving large scale benefits through entrepreneurship for a specific 
group 
1 
4. (D) Food Infection 1 
5. (i) (C)Preserved food 
               OR 
(ii) (A)hydrogenation                        
1 
OR 
1 
6. (B)Control of micronutrient deficiencies 1 
7. (C) GHP                                                    1 
8 (B) Channapatna dolls: Karnataka 1 
9. (B) Stunting 1 
10. (A) NYKS 1 
11. (A) i-4, ii-2, iii-1, iv-3 1 
12. (B) i-2, ii-3, iii-4, iv-1 1 
13. (A) (i) and (iii) 1 
14. (i) (B) (ii) and (iii) 
            OR 
(ii) (A) (i) and (ii) 
1 
OR 
1 
 SECTION B (CASE STUDY -BASED QUESTIONS)  
15. (C) Medical foods: Lactose free milk 1 
16. (D) i-4, ii-1, iii-2, iv-3 1 
17. (D) A is false but R is true. 1 
18. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 1 
 SECTION C (SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)  
19. Four reasons for youth to enroll in scouts and guides- 
1. Develops the character of boys and girls to make them good 
citizens by inculcating in them a spirit of loyalty, patriotism   
2. Develop a sense of thoughtfulness for others  
3. Promotes balanced physical development 
½X4=2 
 
 
 
 
2 
 
4. Encourages mental development  
5. Inculcates a desire for social service 
Any other, Any four 
OR 
Four reasons why are youth considered vulnerable- 
1. Peer pressure 
2. Unsupportive family/friends 
3. Some adolescents may consume alcohol and drugs 
4. Health issues 
5. Lack of knowledge about sexual and reproductive health 
Any other, Any four 
 
 
 
 
OR 
 ½X4=2 
20. Four practices by which a hotel can ensure to be Eco Friendly- 
1. Using 100% organic cotton bed sheets  
2. Chemical-free laundry cycle and using agents which are non-toxic, 
water based, hypoallergenic and biodegradable  
3. Cards are put in hotel rooms urging the reuse of towels 
4. Promoting the saving of natural resources like water, electricity, 
detergent used for laundering  
5. Use of energy-efficient light bulbs in rooms can help save electricity 
Any other, Any four 
 
½X4=2 
21. Four factors determine the texture in textile materials- 
1. Fibre content  
2. Yarn processing and yarn type  
3. Fabric construction technique  
4. Fabric finishes 
5. Surface ornamentation  
Any other, Any four 
½X4=2 
22. Two aspects of care and maintenance of fabrics- 
1. Keeping the material free of physical damage and rectifying any  
damage that may have occurred during its use. 
2. Retaining or refreshing the appearance in terms of removal of stains  
and dirt and retaining the textural and visual characteristics. 
Any other, Any two 
 
1X2=2 
23. Four objectives of diet therapy- 
1. formulation of the diet to meet the needs of the patient taking into  
consideration her or his food habits 
½X4=2 
3 
 
2. modification of the existing diets to ameliorate the disease condition 
and  
to keep it under control 
3. correction of nutritional deficiencies; if any 
4. prevention of short-term and long-term complications in case of 
chronic diseases 
5. education and counselling of the patient regarding the need to  
adhere to the prescribed diet 
Any other, Any four 
 
24. Four services are provided by housekeeping department- 
1. Cleaning of public areas and guestrooms 
2. Supply, upkeep of laundry and exchange of various linen and uniforms. 
3. Internal flower arrangement and maintenance of external landscape or 
garden. 
4. Coordination and communication with other departments  
5. Pest control  
Any other, Any four 
½X4=2 
 
 
25. (a) Difference between Respite Care homes and Mobile Medicare units- 
Respite Care homes Mobile Medicare units 
They are for older persons who live 
in old age homes but are seriously ill 
requiring continuous nursing care 
and respite. 
Provide medical care to the older 
persons living in rural and isolated 
and backward areas; 
One difference  
OR 
(b) Four common problems faced by the elderly population- 
1. Deteriorating health / Decreased physiological reserves 
2. Ageing and weaker defence mechanisms  
3. Loneliness  
4. Financially dependent on others 
5. Lack of family support from own children 
6. Inability to care for oneself 
Any other, Any two 
1x2=2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OR 
½X4=2 
26. Three ways of creating harmony in shirt and trousers- 
1. By texture-Texture and accessories should be in accordance with each  
other. For perfect harmony, both shirt and pant should be of same 
texture. 
Example-Cotton shirt with cotton trousers. 
1X3=3 
 
 
 
 
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MARKING SCHEME 
HOME SCIENCE (064) 
Class XII (2024-2025) 
 
 
S.No. 
SECTION A (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) Marks 
1. (B) Mix of formal and informal interactions 1 
2. (B) Food Processing 1 
3. (B) Achieving large scale benefits through entrepreneurship for a specific 
group 
1 
4. (D) Food Infection 1 
5. (i) (C)Preserved food 
               OR 
(ii) (A)hydrogenation                        
1 
OR 
1 
6. (B)Control of micronutrient deficiencies 1 
7. (C) GHP                                                    1 
8 (B) Channapatna dolls: Karnataka 1 
9. (B) Stunting 1 
10. (A) NYKS 1 
11. (A) i-4, ii-2, iii-1, iv-3 1 
12. (B) i-2, ii-3, iii-4, iv-1 1 
13. (A) (i) and (iii) 1 
14. (i) (B) (ii) and (iii) 
            OR 
(ii) (A) (i) and (ii) 
1 
OR 
1 
 SECTION B (CASE STUDY -BASED QUESTIONS)  
15. (C) Medical foods: Lactose free milk 1 
16. (D) i-4, ii-1, iii-2, iv-3 1 
17. (D) A is false but R is true. 1 
18. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 1 
 SECTION C (SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)  
19. Four reasons for youth to enroll in scouts and guides- 
1. Develops the character of boys and girls to make them good 
citizens by inculcating in them a spirit of loyalty, patriotism   
2. Develop a sense of thoughtfulness for others  
3. Promotes balanced physical development 
½X4=2 
 
 
 
 
2 
 
4. Encourages mental development  
5. Inculcates a desire for social service 
Any other, Any four 
OR 
Four reasons why are youth considered vulnerable- 
1. Peer pressure 
2. Unsupportive family/friends 
3. Some adolescents may consume alcohol and drugs 
4. Health issues 
5. Lack of knowledge about sexual and reproductive health 
Any other, Any four 
 
 
 
 
OR 
 ½X4=2 
20. Four practices by which a hotel can ensure to be Eco Friendly- 
1. Using 100% organic cotton bed sheets  
2. Chemical-free laundry cycle and using agents which are non-toxic, 
water based, hypoallergenic and biodegradable  
3. Cards are put in hotel rooms urging the reuse of towels 
4. Promoting the saving of natural resources like water, electricity, 
detergent used for laundering  
5. Use of energy-efficient light bulbs in rooms can help save electricity 
Any other, Any four 
 
½X4=2 
21. Four factors determine the texture in textile materials- 
1. Fibre content  
2. Yarn processing and yarn type  
3. Fabric construction technique  
4. Fabric finishes 
5. Surface ornamentation  
Any other, Any four 
½X4=2 
22. Two aspects of care and maintenance of fabrics- 
1. Keeping the material free of physical damage and rectifying any  
damage that may have occurred during its use. 
2. Retaining or refreshing the appearance in terms of removal of stains  
and dirt and retaining the textural and visual characteristics. 
Any other, Any two 
 
1X2=2 
23. Four objectives of diet therapy- 
1. formulation of the diet to meet the needs of the patient taking into  
consideration her or his food habits 
½X4=2 
3 
 
2. modification of the existing diets to ameliorate the disease condition 
and  
to keep it under control 
3. correction of nutritional deficiencies; if any 
4. prevention of short-term and long-term complications in case of 
chronic diseases 
5. education and counselling of the patient regarding the need to  
adhere to the prescribed diet 
Any other, Any four 
 
24. Four services are provided by housekeeping department- 
1. Cleaning of public areas and guestrooms 
2. Supply, upkeep of laundry and exchange of various linen and uniforms. 
3. Internal flower arrangement and maintenance of external landscape or 
garden. 
4. Coordination and communication with other departments  
5. Pest control  
Any other, Any four 
½X4=2 
 
 
25. (a) Difference between Respite Care homes and Mobile Medicare units- 
Respite Care homes Mobile Medicare units 
They are for older persons who live 
in old age homes but are seriously ill 
requiring continuous nursing care 
and respite. 
Provide medical care to the older 
persons living in rural and isolated 
and backward areas; 
One difference  
OR 
(b) Four common problems faced by the elderly population- 
1. Deteriorating health / Decreased physiological reserves 
2. Ageing and weaker defence mechanisms  
3. Loneliness  
4. Financially dependent on others 
5. Lack of family support from own children 
6. Inability to care for oneself 
Any other, Any two 
1x2=2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OR 
½X4=2 
26. Three ways of creating harmony in shirt and trousers- 
1. By texture-Texture and accessories should be in accordance with each  
other. For perfect harmony, both shirt and pant should be of same 
texture. 
Example-Cotton shirt with cotton trousers. 
1X3=3 
 
 
 
 
4 
 
2. By shape-By using same lines and shapes in a garment, by matching  
prints, angles of lines and colours to maintain the continuity of the 
design. 
Example- Collar, cuff, pocket and hem should be of the same shape. 
3. By colour-Using any colour scheme/harmony. 
Example-Colour of both shirt and pant should blend together 
according to  
any colour scheme. 
Any other, Any three 
                                                                OR 
Compare formal balance with informal balance-   
Formal Balance Informal balance 
It is symmetrical balance.  It is asymmetrical balance. 
Same on each side of a central  
vertical line. 
Not same on either side of a central  
vertical line. 
Tends to get monotonous. Does not get monotonous. 
It is less expensive. It can be expensive. 
It gives feeling of stability and  
formality. 
It is used to correct figure problems. 
   
Any other, Any three differences 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OR 
1X3=3 
 
27. (a) PSA-  
Public Service Announcement (PSA) is a brief 10–60 second message 
between programs, generally in the form of jingles. 
 
(b) Four reasons why PSA is an effective programme- 
1. Provide information or suggestions for action  
2. Advertise of some idea or a message for public good   
3. Repeated broadcasts  
4. Have catchy slogan(s) 
Any other, Any four 
1+2=3 
1 
 
 
½X4=2 
28. (a) Two factors that are responsible for the gradual erosion of traditional 
art- 
1. Low sources of income 
2. Illiteracy 
3. General socio-economic backwardness 
4. Slow progress in implementing land reforms  
5. Inadequate or inefficient finance   
6. Inadequate marketing services 
1+1+1=3 
½X2=1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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MARKING SCHEME 
HOME SCIENCE (064) 
Class XII (2024-2025) 
 
 
S.No. 
SECTION A (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) Marks 
1. (B) Mix of formal and informal interactions 1 
2. (B) Food Processing 1 
3. (B) Achieving large scale benefits through entrepreneurship for a specific 
group 
1 
4. (D) Food Infection 1 
5. (i) (C)Preserved food 
               OR 
(ii) (A)hydrogenation                        
1 
OR 
1 
6. (B)Control of micronutrient deficiencies 1 
7. (C) GHP                                                    1 
8 (B) Channapatna dolls: Karnataka 1 
9. (B) Stunting 1 
10. (A) NYKS 1 
11. (A) i-4, ii-2, iii-1, iv-3 1 
12. (B) i-2, ii-3, iii-4, iv-1 1 
13. (A) (i) and (iii) 1 
14. (i) (B) (ii) and (iii) 
            OR 
(ii) (A) (i) and (ii) 
1 
OR 
1 
 SECTION B (CASE STUDY -BASED QUESTIONS)  
15. (C) Medical foods: Lactose free milk 1 
16. (D) i-4, ii-1, iii-2, iv-3 1 
17. (D) A is false but R is true. 1 
18. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 1 
 SECTION C (SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)  
19. Four reasons for youth to enroll in scouts and guides- 
1. Develops the character of boys and girls to make them good 
citizens by inculcating in them a spirit of loyalty, patriotism   
2. Develop a sense of thoughtfulness for others  
3. Promotes balanced physical development 
½X4=2 
 
 
 
 
2 
 
4. Encourages mental development  
5. Inculcates a desire for social service 
Any other, Any four 
OR 
Four reasons why are youth considered vulnerable- 
1. Peer pressure 
2. Unsupportive family/friends 
3. Some adolescents may consume alcohol and drugs 
4. Health issues 
5. Lack of knowledge about sexual and reproductive health 
Any other, Any four 
 
 
 
 
OR 
 ½X4=2 
20. Four practices by which a hotel can ensure to be Eco Friendly- 
1. Using 100% organic cotton bed sheets  
2. Chemical-free laundry cycle and using agents which are non-toxic, 
water based, hypoallergenic and biodegradable  
3. Cards are put in hotel rooms urging the reuse of towels 
4. Promoting the saving of natural resources like water, electricity, 
detergent used for laundering  
5. Use of energy-efficient light bulbs in rooms can help save electricity 
Any other, Any four 
 
½X4=2 
21. Four factors determine the texture in textile materials- 
1. Fibre content  
2. Yarn processing and yarn type  
3. Fabric construction technique  
4. Fabric finishes 
5. Surface ornamentation  
Any other, Any four 
½X4=2 
22. Two aspects of care and maintenance of fabrics- 
1. Keeping the material free of physical damage and rectifying any  
damage that may have occurred during its use. 
2. Retaining or refreshing the appearance in terms of removal of stains  
and dirt and retaining the textural and visual characteristics. 
Any other, Any two 
 
1X2=2 
23. Four objectives of diet therapy- 
1. formulation of the diet to meet the needs of the patient taking into  
consideration her or his food habits 
½X4=2 
3 
 
2. modification of the existing diets to ameliorate the disease condition 
and  
to keep it under control 
3. correction of nutritional deficiencies; if any 
4. prevention of short-term and long-term complications in case of 
chronic diseases 
5. education and counselling of the patient regarding the need to  
adhere to the prescribed diet 
Any other, Any four 
 
24. Four services are provided by housekeeping department- 
1. Cleaning of public areas and guestrooms 
2. Supply, upkeep of laundry and exchange of various linen and uniforms. 
3. Internal flower arrangement and maintenance of external landscape or 
garden. 
4. Coordination and communication with other departments  
5. Pest control  
Any other, Any four 
½X4=2 
 
 
25. (a) Difference between Respite Care homes and Mobile Medicare units- 
Respite Care homes Mobile Medicare units 
They are for older persons who live 
in old age homes but are seriously ill 
requiring continuous nursing care 
and respite. 
Provide medical care to the older 
persons living in rural and isolated 
and backward areas; 
One difference  
OR 
(b) Four common problems faced by the elderly population- 
1. Deteriorating health / Decreased physiological reserves 
2. Ageing and weaker defence mechanisms  
3. Loneliness  
4. Financially dependent on others 
5. Lack of family support from own children 
6. Inability to care for oneself 
Any other, Any two 
1x2=2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OR 
½X4=2 
26. Three ways of creating harmony in shirt and trousers- 
1. By texture-Texture and accessories should be in accordance with each  
other. For perfect harmony, both shirt and pant should be of same 
texture. 
Example-Cotton shirt with cotton trousers. 
1X3=3 
 
 
 
 
4 
 
2. By shape-By using same lines and shapes in a garment, by matching  
prints, angles of lines and colours to maintain the continuity of the 
design. 
Example- Collar, cuff, pocket and hem should be of the same shape. 
3. By colour-Using any colour scheme/harmony. 
Example-Colour of both shirt and pant should blend together 
according to  
any colour scheme. 
Any other, Any three 
                                                                OR 
Compare formal balance with informal balance-   
Formal Balance Informal balance 
It is symmetrical balance.  It is asymmetrical balance. 
Same on each side of a central  
vertical line. 
Not same on either side of a central  
vertical line. 
Tends to get monotonous. Does not get monotonous. 
It is less expensive. It can be expensive. 
It gives feeling of stability and  
formality. 
It is used to correct figure problems. 
   
Any other, Any three differences 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OR 
1X3=3 
 
27. (a) PSA-  
Public Service Announcement (PSA) is a brief 10–60 second message 
between programs, generally in the form of jingles. 
 
(b) Four reasons why PSA is an effective programme- 
1. Provide information or suggestions for action  
2. Advertise of some idea or a message for public good   
3. Repeated broadcasts  
4. Have catchy slogan(s) 
Any other, Any four 
1+2=3 
1 
 
 
½X4=2 
28. (a) Two factors that are responsible for the gradual erosion of traditional 
art- 
1. Low sources of income 
2. Illiteracy 
3. General socio-economic backwardness 
4. Slow progress in implementing land reforms  
5. Inadequate or inefficient finance   
6. Inadequate marketing services 
1+1+1=3 
½X2=1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5 
 
Any other, Any two 
 
(b) Reason of need to revive and sustain this traditional art and craft forms- 
1. For revival and sustaining of the indigenous knowledge 
2. For revival of skills which are fast losing ground 
Any other, Any one 
 
(c) Two steps taken by the government to sustain and promote the 
traditional art and craft- 
1. Design innovations 
2. Preservation and refinement strategies  
3. Use of eco-friendly raw materials 
4. Establishment of training facilities 
5. Conservation of traditional knowledge  
6. Protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) 
Any other, Any two 
 
 
 
1 
 
 
 
 
½X2=1 
 
29. Three types of hazards along with an example for each- 
TYPES OF HAZARDS EXAMPLE 
Physical hazard is any physical 
material not normally found in food.  
Wood, stones, parts of pests,  
hair etc. 
Chemical hazards are chemicals or 
deleterious substances which may  
be intentionally or un-intentionally 
added to foods.  
Pesticides, chemical residues, toxic 
metals, polychlorinated biphenyls, 
preservatives, food colours etc.  
Biological hazards are living 
organisms and include 
microbiological organisms. 
Visible- Fly, cockroaches etc. 
Invisible-Bacteria, yeast, virus etc. 
Three hazards with an example for each  
OR 
Three roles of Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) in enhancing food 
safety-  
1. establishes international standards to protect the health of the 
consumers 
2. facilitates food and agricultural trade 
3. publishes a document which includes Standards, Codes of Practice, 
Guidelines etc. to protect consumers and ensure fair practices in food 
trade 
Any other, Any three 
1X3=3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OR 
1X3=3