NIOS Class 10 Home Science — Practice Quiz

Home Science is relevant for both boys and girls because:

How many major areas of specialisation are there in Home Science?

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major specialisation areas of Home Science?

A child below 5 years shows a pot-like distended belly, swollen face, thin limbs, and general weakness. The child's calorie intake from carbohydrates is adequate. Which specific condition is this child MOST likely suffering from?

Which of the following statements CORRECTLY describes the role of haemoglobin and explains why iron deficiency leads to fatigue?

One gram of fat provides 9 kcal of energy. If an adult consumes 30 grams of fat per day (the recommended amount), how many kilocalories does fat contribute to their daily energy intake?

Why is jaggery considered nutritionally superior to refined white sugar, even though both are placed in the same food group?

Sarita's grandfather is 70 years old and has a slow digestive system. Which meal would be MOST appropriate for him from the perspective of the chapter's guidelines?

Which of the following correctly explains why a rickshaw puller requires a different diet compared to a software engineer working in an air-conditioned office?