(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Important Questions for Home Science

Enumerate any five uses of preserving food at home.

How does pickling help to preserve fruits, vegetables and meat?

List any five advantages of using convenience food.

Storage places in the kitchen should be ______.

Why is it important to preserve meat and its products properly?

Rohan’s dad has made apple jam. Which of the following must have been added to preserve it for a longer time?

Assertion (A): Evaporating moisture from food stuff prevents growth of microorganisms.

Reason (R): Most microorganisms cannot grow without water.

Choose the correct pair:

Sam washed the eggs thoroughly before storing them two days ago. However, today, while making an omelette, he discovered that the eggs are no longer usable. In your opinion, what could be one reason for this deterioration? Additionally, how would you recommend he store them next time?

Explain any five factors to be kept in mind while storing semi-perishable food.

Tom watched his uncle preparing mango pickle. He noticed that he had put a lot of salt and spices into the vessel while cooking it. State any five ways in which these ingredients play a role in the preparation of the pickle.

Assertion [A]: Green leafy vegetables kept in the refrigerator go limp and soggy.

Reason [R]: All green leafy vegetables are rich in high content of water.

State the principles of food preservation.

Clothes suitable for summer are ______.

Name any two qualities a consumer seeks while selecting a fabric.

State any five benefits of purchasing readymade garments.

Geeta's cousin is getting married in Canada and she is planning to purchase a readymade outfit for him. What is one advantage and one disadvantage associated with choosing a readymade garment for this special occasion?

______ fibres are also called wash and wear fabrics.

The method applied in washing woollen clothes is ______

Name the stiffening agent used for cotton clothes.