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Care and Maintenance of Fabrics

NIOS · Class 10 · Home Science

Step-by-step guide to study Care and Maintenance of Fabrics in NIOS Class 10 Home Science. Topics to cover, practice strategy, and time allocation.

45 questions36 flashcards5 concepts

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.

2
Day 3

Practice Problems

Solve textbook exercises and additional practice questions. There are 45 questions available for this chapter.

3
Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding. Mark weak areas for re-revision.

4
Day 7

Spaced Revision

Revisit Care and Maintenance of Fabrics after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall. Solve previous year questions from this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Dirty clothes can spread germs and reduce personal hygiene.
  • Dust, grease, sweat, and stains weaken fabric over time.
  • Clothes need different care depending on use and fabric type.

  • Shaking removes loose dust.
  • Brushing is used for piled fabrics only.
  • Airing removes moisture and bad odour.

  • Laundering has three steps: washing or dry-cleaning, finishing, and storing.
  • Washing uses soap/detergent and water.
  • Dry-cleaning uses grease absorbents and solvents.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Laundering means only washing clothes.

All clothes can be washed at home with soap and water.

Shaking, brushing, and airing are the same thing.

Memory Tips

Shaking removes loose dust

Airing removes bad odour and helps drying

Laundering has three steps

Washing and dry-cleaning are different

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Care and Maintenance of Fabrics for NIOS Class 10 Home Science?
Key topics in Care and Maintenance of Fabrics include Care and Maintenance of Fabrics - Complete Overview, Mind map showing the various problems caused by not caring for clothes properly, Flowchart showing the three basic care steps in sequence. These are the concepts NIOS Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Care and Maintenance of Fabrics — NIOS Class 10 Home Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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