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Exam : II PU Home Science
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PUE Home Science Question Paper
March, 2009 Home Science
Time : 3 Hours 15 Minutes ]
[ Max. Marks : 90
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Note :
i) There are two Parts in the question paper, Part – A and Part – B. Students have to answer questions from both the Parts.
ii) Answers should be written completely either in Kannada or in English.
Part – A
( Nutrition Science )
I. Answer any six questions of the following : 6 × 1 = 6
1. What are nutrients – Make a list of them.
2. Expand PEM/PCM.
3. Name the precursor of Vitamin D.
4. What is the effect of ‘thiamine’ deficiency –
5. Define energy.
6. Give any two rich sources of calcium.
7. Mention two functions of fibre in diet.
8. Why should we wash vegetables before cutting –
9. Give two reasons for food preservation.
II. Answer any six questions of the following : 6 × 2 = 12 :
10. Write two uses of solar cooking.
11. Give the classification of Vitamins.
12. List any four reasons for cooking food.
13. Give any four functions of fat.
14. What are the symptoms of anaemia –
15. Write the prophylactic measures taken to prevent iodine deficiency in our country.
16. What is 3D disease –
17. Write a note on ORS.
III. Answer any four questions of the following : 4 × 4 = 16 :
18. Explain the functions of Carbohydrates.
19. What is scurvy – Write its symptoms.
20. Enlist the functions of food.
21. Discuss the effects of deficiency of Vitamin A.
22. Explain five group plans of food.
23. Discuss the importance of water in the body.
IV. Answer any one question of the following : 1 × 6 = 6 :
24. What is Basal Metabolic Rate – Explain the factors affecting BMR.
25. Discuss the causes of malnutrition in India.
V. Answer any one question of the following : 1 × 5 = 5 :
26. Why is food preservation required – What is the role of dehydration,
27. What are coagulation and gelatinisation – Write the recipes in which
Part – B
( Human Development ) :
VI. Answer any six questions of the following : 6 × 1 = 6 :
28. Define Human Development.
29. Mention the pre-speech forms of an Infant.
30. What is forceps delivery –
31. Write the negative emotions in a pre-school child.
32. Mention one function of placenta.
33. What is Immunization –
34. Mention the period of Adulthood.
35. What is lanugo –
36. Expand MMR.
VII. Answer any six questions of the following : 6 × 2 = 12 :
37. What is small family norm –
38. Write the physical changes in ageing.
39. What is touch therapy –
40. How is sex of a child determined in conception –
41. Write on the physical features of a new born.
42. Define the terms ‘growth’ and ‘development’.
43. List out any two measures to prevent Infant mortality.
44. Write four sentences on any one available child care service.
March 2010
Part – A ( Nutrition Science )
I. Answer any six questions of the following :
1. Define malnutrition.
2. Write the composition of carbohydrates.
3. Define basal metabolism.
4. Which is ‘3D’s disease ?
5. Name two nutrition enhancing procedures.
6. What is dehydration ?
7. Define balanced diet.
8. What is canning ?
9. Mention the sources of fats.
II. Answer any six questions of the following :
10. What are the effects of excess carbohydrates ?
11. Mention any two functions of protein.
12. What are the symptoms of anaemia ?
13. Give the classification of vitamins.
14. Write the importance of Solar cooking.
15. Give the concept of food pyramid.
16. List the symptoms of Vitamin A deficiency.
17. Mention any two functions of Vitamin C.
III. Answer any four questions of the following :
18. Explain the principles of food preparation.
19. Discuss the symptoms of deficiency of thiamine.
20. Write the functions and sources of calcium.
21. How do you conserve nutrients while cooking food ?
22. Discuss the deficiency of proteins.
23. Explain the causes of malnutrition in India.
IV. Answer any one question of the following :
24. Write on the importance of food preservation and discuss any two methods of food preservation.
25. Define energy. Discuss the factors affecting total energy requirement of a human body.