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Key Facts: ECZ PSLE Home Economics 83/1 Exam

83/1

Official 2026 PSLE paper code: Home Economics and Hospitality

2026 ECZ Primary School Leaving Examination timetable

60 minutes

Duration of official paper 83/1

2026 ECZ PSLE timetable

30 Oct 2026

2026 PSLE sitting date for 83/1 (Friday)

2026 ECZ PSLE timetable

K100

2026 private PSLE fee per candidate (public/grant-aided sit free)

ECZ 2026 examination fee schedule

Selectable

Creative-studies / practical-pathway paper on the 2026 PSLE timetable

2026 ECZ PSLE timetable; 2023 Zambia Education Curriculum Framework

CDC HEH

Upper-primary Home Economics and Hospitality is a Ministry of Education / CDC learning area

Ministry of Education Curriculum Development Centre

100

Free MCQ study-adaptation questions on this page (not the official paper)

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ECZ PSLE Home Economics and Hospitality 83/1 is a 60-minute Grade 7 paper (Friday 30 October 2026). It is a selectable creative-studies subject. These 100 free questions are an English MCQ study adaptation of upper-primary food hygiene, nutrition, kitchen safety, home care, hospitality and clothing care — they do not replace the official paper or school practical work.

Sample ECZ PSLE Home Economics 83/1 Practice Questions

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1Before preparing nshima and relish, the safest first step is to:

A.Taste the leftover relish from yesterday to check it

B.Wash both hands with soap and clean water

C.Rinse hands quickly in the dish-washing bowl

D.Wipe hands on the kitchen curtain

Explanation: Soap and clean running or poured water remove dirt and many germs from the skin. Grade 7 food hygiene starts with clean hands before any food is touched. A quick rinse or a cloth wipe leaves germs on the hands and can move them onto the meal.

2After lunch, leftover nshima should be:

A.Covered and kept in a clean, cool place

B.Left open on the table so it can dry

C.Pushed under the bed until supper

D.Mixed with fresh nshima while it is still warm and then left out

Explanation: Covering leftover staple food keeps flies and dust off and reduces drying and spoilage. A clean, cool place slows bacterial growth. Open or hidden leftovers attract pests and are unsafe to eat later.

3A learner cuts raw chicken on a wooden board, then immediately chops tomato for salad on the same unwashed board. The main risk is:

A.The tomato will lose its red colour

B.The board will become too dry to use again

C.Germs from the raw chicken can contaminate the ready-to-eat tomato

D.The chicken will absorb the tomato flavour and become inedible

Explanation: Raw poultry can carry harmful bacteria. Using the same board or knife for ready-to-eat food without washing it moves those germs onto food that will not be cooked again. This is cross-contamination — a core Grade 7 food-hygiene idea.

4Flies walking on uncovered relish are a hygiene problem mainly because they:

A.Make the food taste sweeter

B.Help the food cool faster

C.Add useful protein to the dish

D.Can carry dirt and germs from waste onto the food

Explanation: Flies breed and feed on waste and then land on food. They transfer dirt and disease-causing germs onto uncovered dishes. Covering cooked food is a simple Grade 7 control.

5A cracked enamel plate is a poor choice for serving food because:

A.Cracked enamel always makes food taste bitter

B.Dirt and germs collect in the crack and are hard to wash out

C.Cracked plates cannot be carried to the table

D.Enamel plates must never be used in a Zambian kitchen

Explanation: Cracks trap food particles and moisture, so washing does not clean them well. Those hiding places let germs survive and move onto the next meal. Damaged crockery should be set aside.

6If borehole or river water is not known to be safe for drinking, the household should:

A.Boil it until it bubbles vigorously, then cool it in a clean covered container

B.Add a pinch of salt and drink it at once

C.Strain it through a dirty cloth and serve it warm

D.Leave it in the sun in an open bucket for five minutes

Explanation: Bringing water to a rolling boil kills many disease-causing organisms. Cooling it in a clean, covered container keeps it safe until people drink it. Salt, a dirty cloth or a short time in an open bucket does not make unsafe water safe.

7Cooked bean relish left in a warm kitchen overnight without covering or cooling should be:

A.Reheated until it smells strong and then served

B.Mixed with fresh tomatoes to hide the smell

C.Thrown away if it smells sour, looks slimy or was left in the danger zone all night

D.Fed only to the youngest child because children have stronger stomachs

Explanation: Warm, uncovered leftover relish is a good place for bacteria to grow. Sour smell, slime or a long time in a warm room are spoilage signs. Unsafe leftovers should be discarded — not disguised or given to a child.

8Which household practice best reduces the risk of cholera and similar diarrhoeal disease?

A.Sharing one unwashed cup at the borehole

B.Using a latrine, washing hands with soap, and drinking treated or boiled water

C.Washing plates in the same basin used to rinse nappies

D.Keeping drinking water in an open drum beside the pit latrine

Explanation: Cholera spreads mainly through faeces-contaminated water and food. Safe toilets, soap after the latrine, and boiled or otherwise treated drinking water break that path. Sharing dirty cups or mixing nappy water with dishes spreads germs.

9Mangoes and tomatoes that will be eaten raw should first be:

A.Rubbed on a shirt to make them shiny

B.Peeled with an unwashed garden knife only

C.Soaked in leftover dish water to soften the skin

D.Washed in clean water to remove dirt and some surface germs

Explanation: Raw fruit and vegetables are not cooked, so dirt and germs on the skin can be swallowed. Clean water (and clean hands) reduce that load. A shirt, dirty knife or dish water adds contamination.

10A kitchen cloth used to wipe a dirty worktop and then to dry washed plates should be:

A.Washed, rinsed and dried before it is used on clean dishes again

B.Sprinkled with mealie-meal to absorb the dirt

C.Kept permanently damp so it stays soft

D.Used only on plates, never washed, so the pattern lasts

Explanation: A dirty, damp cloth is a germ carrier. After it wipes a soiled surface it must be washed and dried before it touches clean dishes. Permanently damp cloths grow bacteria quickly.

About the ECZ PSLE Home Economics 83/1 Exam

Zambia Primary School Leaving Examination Home Economics and Hospitality (83/1) is the Examinations Council of Zambia Grade 7 creative-studies paper in food, home and guest-care skills. The 2023 Zambia Education Curriculum Framework lists Home Economics among the eight upper-primary learning areas, and the 2026 PSLE timetable codes 83/1 as a 60-minute selectable paper. Ministry of Education / Curriculum Development Centre upper-primary Home Economics and Hospitality materials cover food and nutrition, hospitality, health and home care, and needlework or clothing care. Official assessment is the 60-minute 83/1 paper; ECZ has not published a fixed multiple-choice item count. This page’s 100 MCQs are an English-language study adaptation of Grade 7 knowledge and judgement — not an official ECZ paper and not a substitute for school practicals.

Assessment

Paper 83/1 Home Economics and Hospitality is a 60-minute written PSLE paper on the 2026 timetable (Friday 30 October 2026). It is a selectable creative-studies / practical-pathway subject. Official item types and mark scheme are not published as a fixed MCQ total. School practical work and competence-based classroom assessment support the course but are not replaced by this bank.

Time Limit

83/1 Home Economics and Hospitality — 60 minutes

Passing Score

ECZ standardises each PSLE subject score onto a common 50–150 scale and reports Grade 7 performance in Divisions 1–4 (Division 1 = 115–150, Division 2 = 105–114, Division 3 = 99–104, Division 4 = 50–98 in a single subject). Certification is calculated from the best four core subjects, which must include Mathematics and English. ECZ does not publish a separate percentage cut score for this paper.

Exam Fee

2026: free for public and grant-aided PSLE candidates; K100 per private PSLE candidate. (Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ))

ECZ PSLE Home Economics 83/1 Exam Content Outline

18%

Food Hygiene

Handwashing, covering food, leftover nshima and relish, safe water, clean utensils, flies and pests, and stopping raw food from contaminating ready-to-eat food.

18%

Nutrition Basics

Staples and relishes, proteins, vitamins and minerals, balanced plates, water, and simple meals for children, workers and people who are unwell.

16%

Kitchen Safety

Knife carriage, pot handles, charcoal mbaula and cooker hazards, scalds, oil-fire response, stop-drop-roll, and cooling small burns with clean water.

16%

Family and Home Care

Dusting, sweeping and mopping order; refuse and compost; covered water; ventilation; shared chores; pocket-money choices; floor and utensil care.

16%

Simple Hospitality

Greeting guests, offering a seat and water, table manners, neat service, canteen or guest-house courtesy, and presenting food such as nshima cleanly.

16%

Clothing Care

Sorting whites and colours, soaking, stain treatment, sun drying, ironing, storage, basic stitches and tools, and clean-clothing grooming.

How to Pass the ECZ PSLE Home Economics 83/1 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: ECZ standardises each PSLE subject score onto a common 50–150 scale and reports Grade 7 performance in Divisions 1–4 (Division 1 = 115–150, Division 2 = 105–114, Division 3 = 99–104, Division 4 = 50–98 in a single subject). Certification is calculated from the best four core subjects, which must include Mathematics and English. ECZ does not publish a separate percentage cut score for this paper.
Assessment: Paper 83/1 Home Economics and Hospitality is a 60-minute written PSLE paper on the 2026 timetable (Friday 30 October 2026). It is a selectable creative-studies / practical-pathway subject. Official item types and mark scheme are not published as a fixed MCQ total. School practical work and competence-based classroom assessment support the course but are not replaced by this bank.
Time limit: 83/1 Home Economics and Hospitality — 60 minutes
Exam fee: 2026: free for public and grant-aided PSLE candidates; K100 per private PSLE candidate.

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ECZ PSLE Home Economics 83/1 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Work from the six Grade 7 strands on this page — hygiene, nutrition, kitchen safety, home care, hospitality and clothing — rather than only favourite recipes.

2Link each local food to a job in the body: nshima for energy, beans or kapenta for growth, rape or fruit for protective vitamins.

3Practise safety sequences out loud: pot handles in, knife point down, cool a small burn under clean running water, never throw water on an oil fire.

4Drill the laundry order: sort, mend, soak if needed, wash, rinse, dry, iron, air and store.

5Treat hospitality as courtesy plus hygiene: greet, offer a seat and water, serve with clean hands, and keep the dining place tidy.

6Use this MCQ bank as theory drill only. Still complete the cookery, laundry, cleaning and sewing tasks your teacher sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ECZ PSLE Home Economics and Hospitality 83/1?

It is the Examinations Council of Zambia Primary School Leaving Examination subject in Home Economics and Hospitality. Paper 83/1 is the independently coded 2026 Grade 7 paper for this learning area.

How long is paper 83/1 in 2026?

The 2026 PSLE timetable lists 83/1 Home Economics and Hospitality as 60 minutes, scheduled on Friday 30 October 2026.

Is 83/1 a compulsory PSLE paper?

On the 2026 timetable it is a selectable creative-studies / practical-pathway paper, sitting with Technology Studies 82/1 and Expressive Arts 84/1. Follow your school’s entry and the current ECZ registration rules.

Are these official ECZ examination questions?

No. Official 83/1 is a 60-minute ECZ paper whose item types and count are not published as a fixed multiple-choice exam. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation for Grade 7 knowledge and judgement. It does not replace school practicals or the official paper.

What does it cost to sit the 2026 PSLE?

Public and grant-aided school candidates sit free. Private PSLE candidates pay K100 per candidate in 2026. Confirm payment through the ECZ payment gateway and your centre.

What should Grade 7 candidates revise?

Revise food hygiene, nutrition basics with Zambian staples and relishes, kitchen safety, family and home care, simple hospitality or guest care, and clothing care including laundry and basic sewing tools.

100+ Free ECZ PSLE Home Economics 83/1 Practice Questions

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