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Key Facts: Maharashtra SSC Physiology, Hygiene and Home Science (MSBSHSE) Exam

Code 77

MSBSHSE SSC subject code for Physiology, Hygiene and Home Science

MSBSHSE SSC subject statistics / codes materials

~1.5 hours

Duration commonly shown in older SSC timetable windows for this paper (confirm year date sheet)

Historical MSBSHSE SSC timetable summaries

35%

Commonly reported minimum pass mark overall per subject

MSBSHSE SSC pass-criteria summaries (confirm current circular)

Divyang pathway

Commonly offered as alternative/science pathway for eligible Divyang candidates; often timetable-aligned with Science Part I

MSBSHSE SSC timetable and pathway circulars (confirm school eligibility)

Fees via schools

Examination fees notified by MSBSHSE through secondary schools

mahahsscboard.in / school circulars

MCQ study aid

Local bank is a 100-item English MCQ adaptation — not a full official paper substitute

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Maharashtra SSC Physiology, Hygiene and Home Science (MSBSHSE, code 77) is a Class 10 mixed written subject, commonly an alternative/science pathway for eligible Divyang candidates (often timetable-aligned with Science Part I). Pass is commonly ~35% as notified. Fees are via schools. Older sittings show ~1.5 h windows — confirm the year date sheet. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation — not an official paper simulation and not a substitute for Science and Technology or HSC Health PE.

Sample Maharashtra SSC Physiology, Hygiene and Home Science (MSBSHSE) Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to review concepts for the Maharashtra SSC Physiology, Hygiene and Home Science (MSBSHSE) exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Which organ is the main site of nutrient absorption in the human digestive system?
A.Oesophagus
B.Stomach
C.Small intestine
D.Large intestine
Explanation: Most digested nutrients are absorbed through the villi of the small intestine into the blood and lymph.
2Which gas do humans mainly take in from the air during breathing?
A.Oxygen
B.Nitrogen only
C.Hydrogen
D.Carbon dioxide
Explanation: Respiration uses oxygen from inspired air; cells need oxygen for energy release from food.
3Which blood vessel type carries blood away from the heart?
A.Lymph vessels only
B.Veins only
C.Capillaries only
D.Arteries
Explanation: Arteries carry blood away from the heart to body tissues (or lungs via the pulmonary artery).
4The main excretory organs that filter blood to form urine are the:
A.Skin only
B.Kidneys
C.Lungs
D.Large intestine
Explanation: Kidneys filter blood, remove nitrogenous wastes as urine, and help regulate water and salt balance.
5Which system coordinates body activities using the brain, spinal cord, and nerves?
A.Excretory system
B.Skeletal system only
C.Nervous system
D.Digestive system
Explanation: The nervous system receives stimuli, processes information, and sends rapid control signals via nerves.
6Bones and joints mainly provide the body with:
A.Support, protection, and movement framework
B.Digestion of proteins
C.Blood filtration into urine
D.Hormone production only
Explanation: The skeletal system supports the body, protects organs (e.g., skull, ribs), and works with muscles for movement; bone marrow also makes blood cells.
7The best everyday practice to reduce germ spread after using the toilet is:
A.Wiping hands on clothes only
B.Washing hands with soap and clean water
C.Sharing a used towel without washing
D.Touching the face immediately
Explanation: Soap and water remove dirt and many microbes; handwashing after toilet use is a core personal-hygiene rule.
8A balanced diet should include:
A.Only vitamin pills without food
B.Only one food group every day
C.Only sweets and fried snacks
D.Foods providing carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre, and water in suitable amounts
Explanation: Balance means adequate variety and proportions of energy and protective nutrients from natural foods, not a single food type.
9Carbohydrates mainly provide the body with:
A.Oxygen for breathing
B.Antibodies against all diseases
C.Structural muscle fibres only
D.Quick and sustained energy
Explanation: Carbohydrates (sugars and starches) are primary energy sources for daily activity and brain function.
10Proteins in the diet are especially needed for:
A.Building and repairing body tissues
B.Replacing the need to drink water
C.Stopping all sunlight exposure
D.Producing only body fat stores
Explanation: Proteins supply amino acids used for growth, repair, enzymes, and many body structures.

About the Maharashtra SSC Physiology, Hygiene and Home Science (MSBSHSE) Exam

Maharashtra SSC Physiology, Hygiene and Home Science is the Class 10 Secondary School Certificate subject listed as subject code 77 under the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. It covers human body systems basics (digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, nervous, skeletal, and age-appropriate reproductive concepts), personal hygiene, nutrition and balanced diet, food safety, common disease prevention, first aid basics, home science (food preparation hygiene, family resources, clothing care, safety at home), public health, water sanitation, environmental hygiene, mental health basics, and immunization concepts. The subject is commonly offered as an alternative/science pathway for eligible Divyang candidates and has been scheduled with Science Part I in SSC timetables — confirm eligibility with your school; it is distinct from core Science and Technology. Official assessment is a mixed written theory paper (older timetable windows often about 1.5 hours); fees are as notified through schools (mahahsscboard.in). Pass marks are commonly described as about 35% overall per subject. The 100 questions on this page are a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation with explanations; they are not a full simulation of the official mixed written paper.

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

Assessment

Official Maharashtra SSC Physiology, Hygiene and Home Science (subject code 77 on board subject statistics / codes lists) assesses Class 10 physiology (human body systems basics), personal and environmental hygiene, nutrition and balanced diet, food safety, common disease prevention, first aid, home science (food preparation hygiene, family resources, clothing care, safety at home), public health, water sanitation, mental health basics, and immunization concepts through a mixed written theory paper. The subject is commonly offered as an alternative/science pathway for eligible Divyang candidates and has appeared on SSC timetables scheduled with Science Part I — confirm eligibility, combination rules, duration, and mark distribution with your school and the current MSBSHSE circular. This free bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency — not a full simulation of the official mixed written paper, Science and Technology core science, or HSC Health & Physical Education.

Time Limit

About 1.5 hours

Passing Score

35%

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by MSBSHSE through secondary schools (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Overall SSC subject pass commonly described under ~35% wording; year-specific subject statistics for code 77 (if published) should be read from the board’s result/statistics releases — not substituted from this practice bank.. Confirm the current MSBSHSE result circular and any Divyang pathway notes for your sitting. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website

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

Human Body Systems Basics

Digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, nervous, skeletal, and age-appropriate reproductive system organs and main functions at SSC depth.

~12% of this local bank

Personal & Environmental Hygiene

Personal cleanliness, handwashing, oral and skin care, clothing hygiene, and household/community environmental hygiene.

~14% of this local bank

Nutrition & Balanced Diet

Nutrient roles, food groups, balanced diet planning principles, and common deficiency awareness.

~10% of this local bank

Food Safety & Kitchen Hygiene

Safe handling and storage, kitchen hygiene, contamination prevention, and basic food adulteration awareness.

~16% of this local bank

Disease Prevention, Public Health & Immunization

Prevention of common communicable diseases, vectors, water sanitation, public health measures, and vaccine basics.

~8% of this local bank

First Aid Basics

School-level first aid for bleeding, burns, fractures support, fainting, and emergency help-seeking.

~12% of this local bank

Home Science — Resources, Clothing & Safety

Family resource basics, clothing care/storage, food preparation hygiene, and safety at home.

~6% of this local bank

Mental Health Basics

Healthy routines, stress awareness, sleep and recreation, and help-seeking without stigma.

Preparing for the Maharashtra SSC Physiology, Hygiene and Home Science (MSBSHSE) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 35%
  • Assessment: Official Maharashtra SSC Physiology, Hygiene and Home Science (subject code 77 on board subject statistics / codes lists) assesses Class 10 physiology (human body systems basics), personal and environmental hygiene, nutrition and balanced diet, food safety, common disease prevention, first aid, home science (food preparation hygiene, family resources, clothing care, safety at home), public health, water sanitation, mental health basics, and immunization concepts through a mixed written theory paper. The subject is commonly offered as an alternative/science pathway for eligible Divyang candidates and has appeared on SSC timetables scheduled with Science Part I — confirm eligibility, combination rules, duration, and mark distribution with your school and the current MSBSHSE circular. This free bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency — not a full simulation of the official mixed written paper, Science and Technology core science, or HSC Health & Physical Education.
  • Time limit: About 1.5 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE through secondary schools (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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Maharashtra SSC Physiology, Hygiene and Home Science (MSBSHSE): Suggested Study Strategy

1Draw simple labelled diagrams of digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and excretory systems and recite one main function per organ.
2Practise a daily personal hygiene checklist (handwashing steps, oral care, clean clothing) and link each step to disease prevention.
3Build a nutrient–food–function table (e.g., iron–green leafy vegetables–oxygen transport) for balanced-diet questions.
4Memorise kitchen food-safety rules: separate raw/cooked, safe storage, clean surfaces, and when to discard spoiled food.
5For disease questions, classify cause (pathogen/vector/lifestyle), main prevention step, and whether immunization applies.
6Drill first-aid priorities: scene safety, call for help, stop severe bleeding, cool burns with clean water, support suspected fractures — never invent professional procedures.
7Review clothing care symbols conceptually (wash, dry, store cotton/wool/silk/synthetics) and home-safety hazards (fire, electricity, sharp tools, slippery floors).
8After MCQ concept checks, write short official-style answers and label diagrams under timed conditions matching your year scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official Maharashtra SSC Physiology, Hygiene and Home Science exam only multiple choice?

No. Official assessment for subject code 77 is a mixed written theory paper under MSBSHSE Class 10 rules, not a pure-MCQ published item bank. This free set is an English MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency — not a full simulation of the official paper.

What is subject code 77?

On MSBSHSE SSC subject statistics / codes materials, code 77 identifies Physiology, Hygiene and Home Science for Class 10 (SSC). Confirm your hall-ticket subject code with your school.

Who typically takes Physiology, Hygiene and Home Science?

The subject is commonly offered as an alternative/science pathway for eligible Divyang candidates and may appear on SSC timetables scheduled with Science Part I. Eligibility and combinations are decided under school and MSBSHSE circulars — not every Science stream student automatically takes code 77.

How is this different from SSC Science and Technology?

Science and Technology is the core Class 10 science pathway with its own syllabus and papers. Physiology, Hygiene and Home Science (code 77) is a separate subject focused on body systems, hygiene, nutrition, first aid, public health, and home science. Use the matching practice bank for your registered subject.

How long is the theory paper?

Older SSC timetable windows for this paper commonly show about 1.5-hour sittings. Always verify the current year’s MSBSHSE date sheet and school notices for exact start/end times and any changes.

What is the passing score?

Pass criteria are commonly reported as about 35% overall in each subject, with any separate theory floor as notified. Always verify the current MSBSHSE result circular for your sitting and candidate category.

What does the exam cost?

The subject is examined as part of the Maharashtra SSC public examination. Fees are as notified by MSBSHSE through secondary schools. There is no single fixed public INR amount for every candidate category on the board site — check school circulars.

Which topics should I prioritise?

Prioritise human body systems (main organs and functions), personal and environmental hygiene, balanced diet and nutrients, food safety, prevention of common diseases, water sanitation, immunization purpose, school-level first aid, home safety, clothing care, family resource basics, and mental health help-seeking. Practise written answers and diagrams separately — MCQs alone do not replace the official paper.

Where can I find official materials?

Use MSBSHSE (mahahsscboard.in), SSC subject codes/syllabus portals (e.g., mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm for codes context), school-distributed schemes and timetables, and Balbharati / eBalbharati (books.ebalbharati.in) for related Std X textbooks.