Subject: Home Science 1 Feb 24

What are the three basic needs of humans?

• Water, clothing, entertainment

• Shelter, electricity, education

• Food, shelter, clothing

• Food, water, air

What is the difference between a house and a home?

• A house is made of bricks, while a home is made of love

• A house is a physical construction, while a home provides security and belongingness

• A house is where you live, while a home is where you feel loved

• There is no difference, they are the same

Why is natural lighting important in a house?

• It saves electricity

• It acts as a mild disinfectant

• It makes the house look beautiful

• All of the above

What are the advantages of septic tanks for waste disposal?

• Hygienic, low cost, easy to construct

• Pollutes surface water, high cost, difficult to construct

• Requires a lot of water, expensive, pollutes ground water

• None of the above

What are the activities performed in a kitchen?

• None of the above

• Cooking, cleaning, storing, entertaining

• Studying, entertaining, relaxing, reading

• Cooking, eating, sleeping, bathing

Why is cross ventilation important for maintaining a healthy environment inside the house?

• It makes the house look spacious

• None of the above

• It circulates fresh air and removes stale air

• It provides natural lighting

What are the general points to be considered for cleaning rooms?

• Start from outermost part, use hard cleaners, keep doors and windows closed

• Start from innermost part, use proper methods, prevent dirt from entering the house

• Start from innermost part, use hard cleaners, keep doors and windows closed

• None of the above

What is the purpose of ventilation?

• None of the above

• To bring in ample light and air

• To circulate fresh air

• To give ample light

What is the ideal method of garbage disposal in a village?

• Garbage pit

• None of the above

• Placement of garbage bins

• Throwing garbage on the sides of streets

What are the effects of poor lighting on your health?

• None of the above

• Tired eyes, headache, difficulty in seeing

• Increased energy, better vision, improved mood

• No effect on health