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Key Facts: Punjab PSEB Matric Home Science Exam
60+20+20
Theory + Practical + INA marks under Scheme of Studies
PSEB Scheme of Studies / Class 10 Home Science (code 33)
33%
Aggregate pass requirement (theory+practical+INA)
PSEB Scheme of Studies
25%
Minimum required in theory
PSEB Scheme of Studies
Code 33
Subject code for Home Science elective
PSEB Scheme of Studies
~3 hours
Typical board theory duration (confirm date sheet)
Common Matric theory logistics / confirm on pseb.ac.in
Practical disclosed
This free local bank does not replace Practical 20 or INA 20
OpenExamPrep practice policy
PSEB Matric Home Science (code 33) is a Class 10 elective with Theory 60 + Practical 20 + INA 20 = 100 and a mixed written paper. Pass is 33% aggregate with min 25% theory. Covers nutrition, textiles, child development, home management, hygiene, and consumer/practical concepts. Fees paid through schools. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation - practical and INA are disclosed separately and not replaced here.
Sample Punjab PSEB Matric Home Science Practice Questions
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1Carbohydrates mainly provide the body with:
2Proteins are especially needed for:
3Fats (lipids) are best described as:
4Vitamin C deficiency is classically associated with:
5Vitamin A deficiency is most closely linked to:
6Rickets in children is linked mainly to deficiency of:
7Iron deficiency is a common cause of:
8Iodine is especially important for:
9Dietary roughage (fibre) is important mainly because it:
10A balanced diet means a diet that:
About the Punjab PSEB Matric Home Science Exam
Punjab PSEB Matric Home Science is the Class 10 elective Home Science paper (subject code 33) under the Punjab School Education Board. Theory units cover home management and housing (manager qualities, site selection, ventilation, water, sanitation, construction finance, furniture, interior design elements/principles, colour schemes and flower arrangement), food and nutrition (nutrients, roughage, balanced diet and food groups), child development and family relations (joint/nuclear family, spacing of children, prenatal growth and pregnancy problems), and textiles (fibre properties; natural and man-made fibres). Official assessment is Theory 60 + Practical 20 + INA 20 = 100. Pass requires 33% aggregate with min 25% theory per the Scheme of Studies. Fees and exact blueprints are notified by PSEB on pseb.ac.in. The 100 questions on this page are a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation; they are not a full simulation of the official mixed paper, practical tasks, or INA.
Exam sponsor: Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Official PSEB Matric Home Science (code 33) is an elective assessed as Theory 60 + Practical 20 + Internal Assessment (INA) 20 = 100 under the Scheme of Studies. The written board paper is mixed format (objective-style items plus subjective short/long answers), not pure MCQ. Practical syllabus includes cleaning brass/silver/plastic/aluminium, connecting an electric wire to a plug and fitting a fuse, bank deposit/withdrawal/draft operations, making artificial flowers, tomato chutney or sauce or pickle, light snacks, fibre identification by burning, and simple knitting (cast-on, knit, purl, buttonholes, decrease, cast-off, four pattern samples, and a measured coat/sweater). INA covers school project/CCE-style assessment as notified. English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available depending on school offerings. Typical theory duration is about 3 hours - confirm the year's date sheet on pseb.ac.in. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for theory and practical-related concepts only - it does not simulate official attempt limits, subjective long answers, laboratory practicals, knitting samples, or INA projects.
Time Limit
About 3 hours for theory (confirm year date sheet); practical and INA are separately scheduled as notified
Passing Score
33% aggregate of theory + practical + INA with a minimum of 25% in theory (Scheme of Studies); verify the current pass criteria circular.
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Matric sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).
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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.
Home Management & Housing
Manager qualities; house site, ventilation, water and sanitation; construction factors and finance; furniture selection and care; interior design elements/principles; colour schemes and decoration concepts.
Food & Nutrition
Macronutrients, micronutrients, water and roughage; functions, sources and deficiencies; balanced diet, affecting factors and food groups.
Child Development & Family
Joint and nuclear families; child spacing; conception-to-birth growth; factors affecting the embryo; common pregnancy problems.
Textiles & Clothing
Fibre properties for fabric making; natural vs man-made fibre characteristics; conceptual fibre identification.
Hygiene & Environmental Sanitation
Surrounding cleanliness; drains; refuse disposal methods; health effects of dirt and poor sanitation.
Consumer & Practical Skills (conceptual)
Banking operations concepts; metal and plastic cleaning; plug/fuse safety; light food prep/preservation ideas; knitting vocabulary - MCQ only, not a practical substitute.
Preparing for the Punjab PSEB Matric Home Science Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 33% aggregate of theory + practical + INA with a minimum of 25% in theory (Scheme of Studies); verify the current pass criteria circular.
- Assessment: Official PSEB Matric Home Science (code 33) is an elective assessed as Theory 60 + Practical 20 + Internal Assessment (INA) 20 = 100 under the Scheme of Studies. The written board paper is mixed format (objective-style items plus subjective short/long answers), not pure MCQ. Practical syllabus includes cleaning brass/silver/plastic/aluminium, connecting an electric wire to a plug and fitting a fuse, bank deposit/withdrawal/draft operations, making artificial flowers, tomato chutney or sauce or pickle, light snacks, fibre identification by burning, and simple knitting (cast-on, knit, purl, buttonholes, decrease, cast-off, four pattern samples, and a measured coat/sweater). INA covers school project/CCE-style assessment as notified. English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available depending on school offerings. Typical theory duration is about 3 hours - confirm the year's date sheet on pseb.ac.in. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for theory and practical-related concepts only - it does not simulate official attempt limits, subjective long answers, laboratory practicals, knitting samples, or INA projects.
- Time limit: About 3 hours for theory (confirm year date sheet); practical and INA are separately scheduled as notified
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Matric sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
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Punjab PSEB Matric Home Science: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official PSEB Matric Home Science exam pure multiple-choice?
No. Official PSEB Matric Home Science is a mixed theory paper with objective-style and subjective items under Theory 60 + Practical 20 + INA 20 = 100. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation only - not an official paper or practical simulation.
What is the theory-practical-INA mark pattern for PSEB Class 10 Home Science?
Under the official Scheme of Studies, Home Science (code 33) is Theory 60 + Practical 20 + INA 20 = 100. It is a Group-B elective. Confirm the year's circular on pseb.ac.in.
Does this practice bank replace practical and INA marks?
No. Practical (20 marks) and INA (20 marks) are assessed at school/board as notified. This free bank discloses that practical adaptation is conceptual only (for example fibre burn-test ideas or cleaning principles in MCQ form) and does not replace hands-on practicals, knitting samples, food products, bank procedure demos, or INA projects.
How long is the PSEB Matric Home Science theory paper?
Board theory papers at Matric level are commonly about 3 hours. Confirm the year's date sheet and instructions on pseb.ac.in. Practical and INA are scheduled separately as notified.
What is the passing score for PSEB Matric Home Science?
Pass requires 33% aggregate of theory + practical + INA with a minimum of 25% in theory, per the Scheme of Studies. Always verify the current result/pass criteria circular for your examination year.
How much does the PSEB Matric Home Science exam cost?
Home Science is not sold as a separate marketplace product. Fees are notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular candidates. Check pseb.ac.in for the current fee circular.
What syllabus does this bank follow?
It is aligned to the PSEB Class 10 Home Science syllabus (2025-26 PDF on static.pseb.ac.in): home management and housing, food and nutrition, child development and family relations, textiles (natural and man-made fibres), hygiene/sanitation, and conceptual coverage of listed practicals.
Where can I find the official PSEB Class 10 Home Science syllabus?
Use the PSEB syllabus index at pseb.ac.in/syllabus?catid=14 and the Class 10 Home Science syllabus PDF published by PSEB for the examination year (e.g. 2025-26 Home Science syllabus on static.pseb.ac.in).