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Key Facts: PSEB SS Home Science Exam

3 hours

Typical PSEB Senior Secondary Home Science theory exam duration (confirm date sheet)

PSEB Senior Secondary public examination practice

70 + 25 + 05

Theory + Practical + INA marks (full subject 100)

PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies style logistics for Home Science code 045

Code 045

Home Science subject code on PSEB Senior Secondary materials

PSEB Class 12 Home Science syllabus / scheme references

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official Senior Secondary paper format

OpenExamPrep practice policy

PSEB Senior Secondary Home Science is a Class 12 public-exam elective (code 045) with Theory 70 + Practical 25 + INA 05 = 100 marks, covering Food & Nutrition and Human Development — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for PSEB Class 12 Home Science concepts and practical-related theory.

Sample PSEB SS Home Science Practice Questions

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1In Home Science, 'nutrient density' best describes:
A.Only the total weight of a food package
B.Amount of nutrients relative to the calories a food provides
C.Only the price of a food item in the market
D.Only the colour intensity of a cooked dish
Explanation: Nutrient density compares beneficial nutrients to energy content; nutrient-dense foods deliver more nutrition per calorie.
2WHO/Home Science definitions treat 'health' as:
A.Only the absence of fever on the day of measurement
B.A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely absence of disease
C.Only high body weight regardless of fitness
D.Only freedom from any need for food
Explanation: Health is holistic well-being across physical, mental, and social dimensions, not merely being disease-free on one day.
3Malnutrition correctly includes:
A.Only eating vegetables every day
B.Both undernutrition and overnutrition that impair nutritional status
C.Only drinking clean water
D.Only mild exercise after meals
Explanation: Malnutrition is any imbalance—deficiency, excess, or poor utilization of nutrients—including undernutrition and overnutrition.
4Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are best described as:
A.Exact daily menus that every person must follow without change
B.Average daily nutrient intake levels sufficient to meet needs of nearly all healthy people in a group
C.Only restaurant portion sizes with no nutrient basis
D.Only the maximum toxic dose of every nutrient
Explanation: RDAs and related ICMR-NIN recommendations guide nutrient intakes for population groups; they are references, not rigid identical menus for every individual.
5Functional foods are foods that:
A.Contain only empty calories with no other components
B.Provide benefits beyond basic nutrition, often due to bioactive components
C.Must never include plant foods of any kind
D.Are defined only by very high price
Explanation: Functional foods deliver basic nutrients plus bioactive compounds that may support health when consumed as part of a diet.
6Probiotics, as used in nutrition teaching, are:
A.Only inorganic mineral salts with no microbes
B.Live beneficial microorganisms that can support gut health when consumed in adequate amounts
C.Only pure refined sugar crystals
D.Only artificial food colours
Explanation: Probiotics are live microbes (e.g., certain strains in fermented dairy) that may benefit the host when consumed appropriately.
7Antioxidants in foods mainly help by:
A.Completely replacing the need for all protein forever
B.Neutralizing harmful free radicals that can damage cells
C.Removing all water from the body tissues
D.Eliminating the need for any dietary fat
Explanation: Antioxidants (e.g., vitamins C and E, carotenoids, polyphenols) help protect cells from oxidative damage by free radicals.
8Nutraceuticals are best understood as:
A.Only pure water with no other substances
B.Food-derived products used for health benefits beyond basic nutrition
C.Only non-edible industrial solvents
D.Only raw unwashed soil particles
Explanation: Nutraceuticals bridge food and health—bioactive food components or preparations used for physiological benefits beyond basic nutrition.
9ICMR food-group classification is used mainly to:
A.Eliminate all cereals from every Indian diet
B.Plan balanced diets by including foods from complementary groups
C.Prove that only one food can meet all needs forever
D.Replace cooking with pure vitamin pills only
Explanation: ICMR/NIN food groups guide balanced meal planning so different groups supply different nutrients.
10A balanced diet is one that:
A.Contains only refined sugar and fried snacks every day
B.Supplies energy and nutrients in appropriate amounts and proportions for age, sex, activity and physiological state
C.Excludes all water and fluids completely
D.Provides only one nutrient group for the entire life span
Explanation: Balance means adequacy and proportion of energy, macronutrients, micronutrients and fibre suited to the person’s needs.

About the PSEB SS Home Science Exam

Punjab Senior Secondary Home Science under PSEB covers Class 12 Home Science aligned to the Board’s Senior Secondary syllabus (subject code 045). Core theory includes food, nutrition and health definitions; nutrients and nourishment; meal planning for the family across life stages; food selection, storage, preparation and preservation; food safety and adulteration; diet therapy; pregnancy and antenatal care; prenatal development and monitoring; birth process; postnatal care; newborn care and immunisation; and infant stimulation. Official assessment is Theory 70 + Practical 25 + INA 05 (total 100). Pass requires 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA and 33% aggregate as per PSEB Scheme of Studies style rules—confirm the current circular. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for revision; pair it with official syllabus PDFs, written answers, and practical skills via pseb.ac.in.

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

PSEB Senior Secondary Home Science is a Class 12 elective under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 045) with Theory 70 + Practical 25 + INA 05 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work (confirm date sheet). Syllabus 2025–26 theory covers Section A Food and Nutrition and Section B Human Development, with practicals in food/nutrition and child development/mothercraft. English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA, and 33% in aggregate

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by PSEB and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement 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.

~10% of this local bank

Food, Nutrition and Health

Key definitions, food groups, balanced diet, and related health concepts.

~18% of this local bank

Nutrients and Nourishment

Macro- and micronutrients: functions, sources, deficiency/excess, enhancement.

~9% of this local bank

Meal Planning

Principles and life-stage meal planning for the family.

~9% of this local bank

Selection, Storage, Preparation and Preservation

Kitchen methods that protect quality, safety, and shelf life.

~12% of this local bank

Food Safety and Diet Therapy

Hygiene, adulteration, ORS, and therapeutic diet adaptations.

~23% of this local bank

Pregnancy, Prenatal Development and Birth

ANC, ART methods, prenatal stages/monitoring, labour and birth types.

~19% of this local bank

Postnatal, Newborn Care and Infant Stimulation

Postnatal care, newborn reflexes/care, immunisation, play and weaning.

Preparing for the PSEB SS Home Science Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA, and 33% in aggregate
  • Assessment: PSEB Senior Secondary Home Science is a Class 12 elective under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 045) with Theory 70 + Practical 25 + INA 05 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work (confirm date sheet). Syllabus 2025–26 theory covers Section A Food and Nutrition and Section B Human Development, with practicals in food/nutrition and child development/mothercraft. English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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PSEB SS Home Science: Suggested Study Strategy

1Build a terminology notebook for definitions (nutrient density, RDA, probiotics, teratogen, GIFT/ZIFT/IVF, labour stages) listed in the official syllabus.
2Map each nutrient to function → food sources → deficiency (and excess where taught) before attempting mixed MCQs.
3For meal planning, practise life-stage differences (preschool vs adolescent girls vs pregnancy vs elderly) rather than one generic adult plate.
4Pair theory with practical skills: ORS preparation, common adulteration tests, weaning textures, immunisation schedule recording, and milestone visual aids.
5Use the current PSEB Class 12 Home Science syllabus PDF and Scheme of Studies from pseb.ac.in to confirm Theory 70 + Practical 25 + INA 05 and year-specific paper design.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is PSEB Senior Secondary Home Science officially examined?

Home Science is examined under the Punjab Senior Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 elective with Theory 70 marks, Practical 25 marks, and INA 05 marks (total 100). Subject code is 045. Confirm the year’s syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, date sheet, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official Senior Secondary Home Science paper?

No. Official PSEB Class 12 Home Science theory papers mix objective and subjective sections, plus a separate practical exam and INA. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, full written-paper simulation, or practical exam.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to the official PSEB Class 12 Home Science syllabus 2025–26: Section A Food and Nutrition (definitions, nutrients, meal planning, selection/storage/preparation/preservation, food safety, diet therapy) and Section B Human Development (pregnancy, prenatal processes, birth, postnatal care, newborn care, infant stimulation), plus practical-related concepts from the same PDF.

What is the pass mark for PSEB Senior Secondary Home Science?

Per PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies style rules used for practical-bearing subjects, candidates typically must secure 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA, and 33% in the aggregate. Always verify the current PSEB Senior Secondary notification for exact criteria for your sitting.

Where should I check official syllabus and date sheets?

Use the Punjab School Education Board website at pseb.ac.in for Class 12 syllabus entries (including Home Science code 045), Scheme of Studies, date sheets, and exam circulars. The 2025–26 Home Science syllabus PDF is published on PSEB static media.