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Key Facts: Kerala Plus Two Home Science (DHSE) Exam

TE + CE + Practical

Typical assessment components for Kerala Plus Two Home Science

DHSE Kerala HSE evaluation scheme (confirm current circular)

~2–2.5 h

Common theory (TE) duration including cool-off as notified

DHSE exam timetable practice (confirm current year)

D+ / ~30%

Commonly cited minimum pass grade/score under Kerala HSE rules

DHSE Kerala grading practice (confirm current circular)

100

Free OpenExamPrep English practice MCQs (not official item count)

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FREE 2026 DHSE Kerala Plus Two Home Science English MCQ practice for Class 12 students covering nutrition, development, textiles, resources, family, hygiene and community nutrition; official assessment is TE theory plus CE and practical.

Sample Kerala Plus Two Home Science (DHSE) Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to review concepts for the Kerala Plus Two Home Science (DHSE) exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Carbohydrates are chemically classified as:
A.Saccharides
B.Amino acids
C.Fatty acids
D.Sterols
Explanation: Carbohydrates are chemically known as saccharides (mono-, di-, and polysaccharides). Amino acids build proteins; fatty acids and sterols relate to lipids.
2How much energy does 1 gram of pure protein yield approximately?
A.7 kcal
B.2 kcal
C.4 kcal
D.9 kcal
Explanation: Physiological energy values used in nutrition teaching are about 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrate and about 9 kcal/g for fat. Claiming 9 kcal/g for protein is a common exam trap.
3How much energy does 1 gram of pure fat yield approximately?
A.1 kcal
B.12 kcal
C.9 kcal
D.4 kcal
Explanation: Fats are the most energy-dense macronutrient at about 9 kcal per gram, which is why high-fat foods contribute more energy per unit weight than protein or carbohydrate.
4Fat-soluble vitamins include:
A.Vitamin C and thiamine only
B.Niacin and riboflavin only
C.Vitamins A, D, E and K
D.Vitamins B-complex and C only
Explanation: Vitamins A, D, E and K dissolve in fat and are stored in body fat/liver; B-complex and C are water-soluble and need more regular intake.
5RDA in nutrition stands for:
A.Restricted Diet Amount
B.Regional Diet Assessment
C.Recommended Dietary Allowance
D.Required Daily Average
Explanation: Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is the average daily nutrient intake level sufficient to meet the requirements of nearly all healthy individuals in a life-stage and gender group.
6Which vitamin is commonly called the sunshine vitamin?
A.Vitamin K
B.Vitamin B12
C.Vitamin C
D.Vitamin D
Explanation: Vitamin D is synthesised in skin exposed to sunlight (UVB), so it is widely nicknamed the sunshine vitamin. Vitamin K is anti-haemorrhagic; C prevents scurvy.
7Which vitamin is classically called the anti-haemorrhagic vitamin?
A.Vitamin A
B.Vitamin K
C.Vitamin D
D.Vitamin E
Explanation: Vitamin K is essential for synthesis of clotting factors; deficiency prolongs bleeding. Hence it is called the anti-haemorrhagic vitamin.
8Which vitamin is traditionally nicknamed the anti-sterility vitamin in many Home Science texts?
A.Vitamin K
B.Vitamin E
C.Vitamin C
D.Vitamin B1
Explanation: School-level Home Science materials commonly label Vitamin E as the anti-sterility vitamin (tocopherol), though modern clinical framing emphasises its antioxidant role.
9A balanced diet is best defined as a diet that:
A.Contains only proteins in large amounts
B.Excludes all fats completely
C.Is limited to raw vegetables only
D.Provides all essential nutrients in the right proportions for age, sex and activity
Explanation: A balanced diet supplies adequate energy and essential nutrients in proportions matching physiological needs for age, sex, activity and physiological state.
10Which food group is the richest everyday source of high biological value protein among the following?
A.Tea and coffee only
B.Eggs, milk, fish and flesh foods
C.Refined sugar and jaggery only
D.Clear oils and ghee only
Explanation: Animal foods such as eggs, milk, fish and meat provide complete/high biological value proteins with all essential amino acids in good proportions.

About the Kerala Plus Two Home Science (DHSE) Exam

The Kerala Plus Two Home Science examination evaluates Higher Secondary Second Year students on food and nutrition, human development, textiles and clothing, resource management, family studies, hygiene and sanitation, and community nutrition. Official assessment is TE theory plus CE and practical under DHSE. Use this free 2026 English MCQ bank to strengthen concept recall before board writing and practicals—it is a study adaptation, not an official-format simulation or practical substitute.

Exam sponsor: Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Plus Two Home Science is assessed as Terminal Evaluation theory (mixed written paper, commonly about 2–2.5 hours including cool-off as notified), Continuous Evaluation (CE), and practical work under DHSE Kerala. Theory follows the year’s scheme of objective-style items plus short and long constructed responses with internal choice as applicable. Official papers are not pure English MCQ; this free bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for Higher Secondary Home Science concept practice only — not a substitute for practical lab work or board answer writing.

Time Limit

About 2 to 2.5 hours for theory (TE) including cool-off as notified; practical and CE assessed separately (confirm current timetable)

Passing Score

Minimum grade/marks as notified by DHSE Kerala (commonly described near D+ / about 30% under grade rules); always confirm the current circular for TE, CE, and practical requirements

Exam / Certification Fees

HSE / Plus Two examination fee collected through affiliated Higher Secondary schools / DHSE registration as notified for the session

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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 bank

Food and Nutrition

Nutrients and energy values, balanced diet and food groups, RDA, meal planning, cooking methods, deficiency and excess, food preservation and processing concepts.

~12% of this bank

Community Nutrition and Public Health

PEM, micronutrient deficiencies, fortification and supplementation, ICDS and community feeding, food security, and public-nutrition interventions.

~15% of this bank

Human Development

Prenatal and postnatal growth, infancy, childhood, adolescence, developmental domains, ECCE principles, and developmental needs across stages.

~10% of this bank

Family Studies

Family types and functions, family life cycle, roles and relationships, parenting, and family as a social unit in the Indian context.

~18% of this bank

Textiles and Clothing

Natural and man-made fibres, yarns and weaves, fabric finishes and care, design elements, printing and dyeing, stain removal, and clothing selection.

~13% of this bank

Resource Management

Management process, values–goals–standards, decision-making, money/time/energy management, work simplification, consumer education and protection.

~10% of this bank

Hygiene, Health and Sanitation

Personal and environmental hygiene, food hygiene and kitchen sanitation, safe water, waste disposal, infection control, and home health practices.

Preparing for the Kerala Plus Two Home Science (DHSE) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum grade/marks as notified by DHSE Kerala (commonly described near D+ / about 30% under grade rules); always confirm the current circular for TE, CE, and practical requirements
  • Assessment: Plus Two Home Science is assessed as Terminal Evaluation theory (mixed written paper, commonly about 2–2.5 hours including cool-off as notified), Continuous Evaluation (CE), and practical work under DHSE Kerala. Theory follows the year’s scheme of objective-style items plus short and long constructed responses with internal choice as applicable. Official papers are not pure English MCQ; this free bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for Higher Secondary Home Science concept practice only — not a substitute for practical lab work or board answer writing.
  • Time limit: About 2 to 2.5 hours for theory (TE) including cool-off as notified; practical and CE assessed separately (confirm current timetable)
  • Exam / certification fees: HSE / Plus Two examination fee collected through affiliated Higher Secondary schools / DHSE registration as notified for the session Official sources

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Kerala Plus Two Home Science (DHSE): Suggested Study Strategy

1Map every miss back to the matching Home Science unit (nutrition, development, textiles, resources, family, hygiene, community nutrition) and rewrite key definitions in your own words.
2Drill high-yield facts: energy values (carb/protein 4 kcal/g; fat 9 kcal/g), vitamin nicknames, fibre identities (rayon = artificial silk; silk = queen of fibres), and fabric-care steps.
3Treat practical skills separately: meal planning, food tests, textile identification, stain removal, and records/viva still need school lab practice and CE completion—MCQs are not a practical substitute.
4Practise application items (diet modification, stain choice, management process steps) the way DHSE short-answer schemes reward structured reasoning.
5Use official DHSE schemes and previous papers for descriptive answer style; use this FREE English MCQ bank for rapid concept checks and weak-unit repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kerala Plus Two Home Science (DHSE) cover?

It assesses Higher Secondary Home Science domains including food and nutrition, human development, textiles and clothing, resource management, family studies, hygiene and sanitation, and community nutrition, with practical skills assessed separately under DHSE rules.

What is the official TE, CE, and practical format?

Home Science is assessed as Terminal Evaluation (TE) theory (mixed written paper, commonly about 2–2.5 hours including cool-off), Continuous Evaluation (CE), and practical work. Always verify the current DHSE Kerala circular and scheme of examination for marks split and internal choice.

Is the official exam pure multiple choice?

No. The official paper is a mixed written theory exam with short and long answers plus CE and practical components. This free bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept practice only—not an official-format simulation, practical substitute, or translation of the board paper.

Why does examQuestions say not-published?

DHSE Kerala does not publish a permanent pure-MCQ item total for Plus Two Home Science. Scheme section marks and internal choice change how many items candidates attempt. This practice bank therefore uses examQuestions not-published and provides 100 free MCQs for revision only.

Who administers the exam?

The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, under the Directorate of General Education, Government of Kerala, conducts Higher Secondary (Plus Two) public examinations.

Where can I find official notifications and schemes?

Check dhsekerala.gov.in, hseportal.kerala.gov.in, and SCERT Kerala portals for the current year’s Home Science scheme, timetable, practical guidelines, and result notifications.