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Key Facts: BSEB Matric Home Science Exam

~3h 15m

Typical BSEB Matric theory exam duration

BSEB Matric exam pattern (secondary + board logistics)

Model 118

Illustrative model-paper style code for Matric Home Science

BSEB Matric model-paper labelling (confirm current year)

~30%

Carefully cited common Matric subject pass floor — verify current circular

Widely reported BSEB Matric practice; confirm current notification

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official Matric paper format

OpenExamPrep practice policy

BSEB Matric Home Science (model 118 style) is a Class 10 optional subject covering food nutrition, textiles, child care, home management, hygiene, and consumer education, with a ~3h15m mixed-format theory paper (often plus practical) and a carefully cited ~30% pass floor. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation only.

Sample BSEB Matric Home Science Practice Questions

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1Carbohydrates mainly provide:
A.Energy
B.Only building of pure muscle protein always
C.Only night vision vitamin A always
D.Only iodine for thyroid always
Explanation: Carbs are primary quick energy nutrients (sugars/starches).
2Proteins are especially needed for:
A.Body building and repair
B.Only pure energy with no structural role ever
C.Only bone hardness from calcium exclusively
D.Only hydration like water exclusively
Explanation: Proteins supply amino acids for growth and tissue repair.
3Fats/lipids are:
A.Concentrated energy sources and help absorb fat-soluble vitamins
B.Zero-calorie nutrients always
C.Only fibre
D.Only water
Explanation: Fats give 9 kcal/g and carry vitamins A, D, E, K.
4Vitamin C deficiency causes:
A.Scurvy
B.Night blindness
C.Rickets
D.Goitre
Explanation: Scurvy from lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
5Vitamin A deficiency is associated with:
A.Night blindness / xerophthalmia risk
B.Scurvy
C.Beriberi only
D.Pellagra only
Explanation: Vitamin A critical for vision and epithelial health.
6Rickets in children is linked to deficiency of:
A.Vitamin D (and calcium/phosphorus issues)
B.Vitamin C only
C.Iodine only
D.Iron only
Explanation: Vit D helps calcium absorption; deficiency impairs bone mineralisation.
7Iron deficiency commonly leads to:
A.Anaemia
B.Goitre
C.Scurvy
D.Night blindness
Explanation: Iron is needed for haemoglobin; lack causes anaemia.
8Iodine deficiency can cause:
A.Goitre
B.Scurvy
C.Rickets
D.Kwashiorkor only by iodine lack
Explanation: Iodine needed for thyroid hormones; deficiency → goitre.
9Kwashiorkor is mainly related to:
A.Protein deficiency (with some calorie intake)
B.Only excess protein always
C.Only pure vitamin C lack
D.Only pure iodine lack
Explanation: Kwashiorkor: protein malnutrition often with oedema; marasmus is severe energy deficiency.
10Marasmus is characterised by:
A.Severe energy/protein-energy wasting, extreme thinness
B.Only obesity
C.Only goitre swelling alone
D.Only night blindness alone
Explanation: Marasmus: severe undernutrition with muscle/fat wasting.

About the BSEB Matric Home Science Exam

Bihar Matric Home Science under BSEB covers Class 10 applied life skills: food and nutrition, textiles and clothing, child care, home management, hygiene and health, and consumer education. Official assessment uses a mixed objective–subjective theory paper of about 3 hours 15 minutes, often with practical/internal components. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for concept revision; pair it with official model papers (e.g., 118 style) and practical work via biharboardonline.com and school guidance.

Exam sponsor: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

BSEB Matric Home Science is assessed at Class 10 under the Matric Public Examination. Secondary reporting describes a theory paper of about 3 hours 15 minutes mixing objective and structured theory items, often with practical/internal components — not a pure multiple-choice paper. Exact section splits and model-paper codes (e.g., 118) are set by BSEB for each academic year; always confirm on biharboardonline.com. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation only.

Time Limit

About 3 hours 15 minutes (theory public examination; confirm year’s timetable). Practical schedules follow school/board instructions.

Passing Score

Carefully treat about 30% as the commonly cited Matric subject pass floor; theory and practical may require separate minimums where applicable — verify the current BSEB Matric notification.

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by BSEB and paid through Matric schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~22% of this local bank

Food & Nutrition

Nutrients, balanced diet, deficiency diseases, cooking, and food preservation.

~16% of this local bank

Textiles & Clothing

Fibers, fabric care, laundering, and stain removal.

~18% of this local bank

Child Care

Development milestones, infant feeding, and immunization awareness.

~16% of this local bank

Home Management

Budgeting, time and energy management, and work simplification.

~14% of this local bank

Hygiene & Health

Personal and environmental hygiene, water safety, and first aid basics.

~14% of this local bank

Consumer Education

Consumer rights, adulteration, and quality certification marks.

Preparing for the BSEB Matric Home Science Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Carefully treat about 30% as the commonly cited Matric subject pass floor; theory and practical may require separate minimums where applicable — verify the current BSEB Matric notification.
  • Assessment: BSEB Matric Home Science is assessed at Class 10 under the Matric Public Examination. Secondary reporting describes a theory paper of about 3 hours 15 minutes mixing objective and structured theory items, often with practical/internal components — not a pure multiple-choice paper. Exact section splits and model-paper codes (e.g., 118) are set by BSEB for each academic year; always confirm on biharboardonline.com. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation only.
  • Time limit: About 3 hours 15 minutes (theory public examination; confirm year’s timetable). Practical schedules follow school/board instructions.
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by BSEB and paid through Matric schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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BSEB Matric Home Science: Suggested Study Strategy

1Make a deficiency-disease table: nutrient → disease → food sources (protein, iron, iodine, vitamin A/C/D).
2Practise fiber identification (cotton, wool, silk, synthetic) with care and burning-test ideas at Class 10 depth.
3Memorise key childhood immunization names and infant feeding principles without over-medicalizing beyond secondary syllabus.
4Build a sample family budget and apply Engel-style food-share thinking for home-management numericals.
5Learn quality marks (ISI, AGMARK, FSSAI, Hallmark) with one product example each for consumer education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is BSEB Matric Home Science officially examined?

It is examined under the Bihar Matric Public Examination at Class 10. Secondary sources describe a theory paper of about 3 hours 15 minutes with mixed objective and structured theory items, often with practical/internal assessment. Confirm the year’s model paper (e.g., 118 style) on biharboardonline.com.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official Matric paper?

No. Official BSEB Matric papers mix objective and subjective sections and may include practical work. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation only.

What is the pass mark?

Treat about 30% carefully as the commonly cited Matric subject pass floor; theory and practical may need separate minimums. Verify the current BSEB Matric notification.

How are exam fees paid?

Fees are notified by BSEB and paid through Matric schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings.

Where should I check official model papers?

Use biharboardonline.com for Matric model papers (including Home Science codes such as 118 style materials), syllabi, and exam circulars.