CBSE Class 12 Home Science Question Paper 2026 PDF Download

UNIT I: Work, Livelihood and Career

Work, Livelihood and Career

Introduction - Work and meaningful work - Work, careers and livelihood

Traditional Occupation in India

Agriculture - Handicrafts - Indian cuisine - Visual arts

Work, Age and Gender

Gender issues in relation to work - Issues and concerns related to women and work (KGBV, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana)

Attitudes and Life Skills for Livelihood

Attitudes and approaches to work - Life skills for livelihood - Essential soft skills at workplace

Ergonomics

Definition and need - Benefits of Ergonomics

Entrepreneurship

Definition and characteristics

UNIT II: Nutrition, Food Science and Technology

Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

Introduction - Significance: Nutrition & Clinical Nutrition - Basic concepts - Diet therapy - Types of diets (Regular & Modified) - Feeding routes - Prevention of chronic diseases - Preparing for a career - Scope

Public Nutrition and Health

Introduction - Significance - Public health nutrition - Nutritional problems of India (PEM, micronutrient deficiencies) - Iron, Vitamin A, Iodine deficiency - Strategies to tackle nutrition issues - Food and nutrient-based strategies - Programmes: ICDS, Deficiency Control, Food Supplementation, Food Security - Health care - Scope

Food Processing and Technology

Introduction - Significance - Concepts: Food science, processing, technology, manufacturing - Development and importance of processing & preservation - Classification of processed food - Career preparation - Scope

Food Quality and Safety

Introduction - Significance - Concepts: Food safety, hazards (physical, chemical, biological), food poisoning, quality - FSSA (2006) regulations - International organisations: Codex, ISO, WTO - Food Safety Management Systems: GMP, GHP, HACCP - Scope

UNIT III: Human Development and Family Studies

Early Childhood Care and Education

Significance - Basic concepts - Preparing for a career - Scope

Support Services & Programmes for Children, Youth, Elderly

Significance - Basic concepts - Vulnerability: Children, Youth, Elderly - Programmes for children: ICDS, SOS Villages, Govt. Homes, Adoption - Youth programmes - Elderly programmes - Career preparation - Scope

UNIT IV: Fabric and Apparel

Care and Maintenance of Fabrics in Institutions

Introduction - Concepts: Washing, Drying, Pressing equipment - Institutions - Career preparation - Scope

Fashion Design and Merchandising

Introduction - Significance - Concepts: Fashion, fads, style, classic - Fashion Development (France) - Fashion Merchandising - Fashion Retail - Career preparation - Scope

Design for Fabric and Apparel

Introduction - Design concepts: Structural & Applied - Elements: Colour, Texture, Line, Shape - Principles: Proportion, Balance, Emphasis, Rhythm, Harmony - Career preparation - Scope

UNIT V: Resource Management

Hospitality Management

Introduction - Significance - Basic concepts - Departments in hospitality management - Scope

Consumer Education and Protection

Introduction - Significance - Concepts: Consumer product, behaviour, forums, footfalls, problems, rights - Standardised marks: ISI, Woolmark, Hallmark, Silk Mark - Protection councils - Consumer responsibilities - Scope

UNIT VI: Communication and Extension

Development Communication and Journalism

Introduction - Significance - Concepts: Development, development journalism & communication - Communication methods: Campaign, Radio/TV, Print, ICT - Skills required - Scope & career avenues