2012 December UGC NET Solved Question Paper in Home Science Paper 3
1. The S.N.F. of standard milk should be as follows:
(A) 8.5%
(B) 7.2%
(C) 6.5%
(D) 5.2%
Answer: (A)www.netugc.com
2. The period of human embryo is
(A) 2 – 4 weeks
(B) 1 – 8 weeks
(C) 2 – 8 weeks
(D) 2 – 6 weeks
Answer: (C)
3. Level of Intelligent Quotient of educable mentally challenged child is
(A) 0 – 25
(B) 50 – 75
(C) 25 – 50
(D) 75 – 100
Answer: (D)
4. Conversation is a
(A) Listening skill
(B) Intellectual skill
(C) Expressive skill
(D) Receptive skill
Answer: (C)
5. Degree of polymerization for polyester ranges between
(A) 50 – 70
(B) 90 – 115
(C) 115 – 140
(D) 140 – 165
Answer: (C)
6. Which of the following can finish hundreds of garments at one time by a single operator?
(A) Carousel jeans finisher
(B) Steam dolly
(C) Tunnel finisher
(D) Suction counter table
Answer: (C)
7. Indicate the region, separating one system from another, in the systems approaches to management
(A) Boundary
(B) Interface
(C) Exchanger
(D) Divider
Answer: (A)
8. Bending and carrying respectively belong to which kind of effort?
(A) Pedal and Mental
(B) Torsal and Manual
(C) Manual and Pedal
(D) Pedal and Torsal
Answer: (B)
9. Vanaspati is an adulterant in
(A) Malt
(B) Haldi
(C) Ghee and butter
(D) Saffron
Answer: (C)
10. The process of assessing the progress of a project based on predetermined indicators and objectives of the programme is known as
(A) Planning
(B) Implementation
(C) Monitoring
(D) Evaluation
Answer: (C)
11. Performance appraisals and review committees in an organization are examples of
(A) Outline evaluation
(B) Internal evaluation
(C) External evaluation
(D) Summative evaluation
Answer: (B)
12. Organization chart is also known as
(A) Tree chart
(B) Flow chart
(C) Flip chart
(D) Striptease chart
Answer: (B)
13. Which are the chemicals used for artificial ripening of fruits?
(a) Ethephon
(b) Benzene
(c) Methanol
(d) Calcium carbide
(A) (a) & (b)
(B) (b) & (c)
(C) (c)& (d)
(D) (d) & (a)
Answer: (D)
14. Components of the National vitamin A prophylaxis programme are:
(a) Providing supplementary nutrition
(b) Distributing mega doses of vitamin A
(c) Feeding colostrum
(d) Encouraging consumption of fruits & veg
(e) All of the above
(A) (a), (b), (c)
(B) (e)
(C) (b) & (d)
(D) (b), (c), (d)
Answer: (C)
15. Which of the following are not used for financial management?
(a) Variable cost
(b) Trial balance
(c) Performance Appraisal
(d) Fixed cost
(e) Break even analysis
(f) SWOT
(A) (a) and (f)
(B) (c) and (f)
(C) (a), (b) and (f)
(D) (e), (f) and (b)
Answer: (B)
16. The symptoms in kidney failure patients are
(a) GFR 90 ml/min
(b) GFR 20 ml or less/min
(c) Oliguria
(d) Polyuria
(e) Oedema
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(A) (a), (b) & (c)
(B) (a), (c) & (e)
(C) (d), (e) & (a)
(D) (b), (c) & (e)
Answer: (D)
17. To avoid diaper rash:
I. Change wet diapers immediately.
II. Use soft pants on diapers
III. Avoid using diapers till rashes disappear
IV. Clean and dry the area before putting a fresh diaper.
Codes:
(A) I and II are correct.
(B) I and IV are correct.
(C) I, III and IV are correct.
(D) II and IV are correct.
Answer: (B)
18. Immunization is necessary for children:
I. To develop defense mechanism in the body.
II. To increase nutritional status.
III. To reduce discomfort.
IV. To reduce incidence of viral and infectious diseases.
Codes:
(A) I and II are correct.
(B) II and IV are correct.
(C) I and IV are correct.
(D) III and IV are correct.
Answer: (C)
19. Dominant emotions are always:
I. Pleasant
II. Unpleasant
III. Strong
IV. Rare
Codes:
(A) I and II are correct.
(B) I, II and III are correct.
(C) II and IV are correct.
(D) All are correct.
Answer: (B)
20. Following tests are mandatory for exports of children’s clothing.
I. Zipper strength
II. Snap strength
III. Needle detection
IV. Seam strength
Codes:
(A) I, III and IV are correct.
(B) I, II and III are correct.
(C) II, III and IV are correct.
(D) I, II and IV are correct.
Answer: (B)
21. Which of the following blends have best flame retardancy?
I. Cotton – Wool
II. Cotton – Spandex
III. Modacrylic – Spandex
IV. Modacrylic – Wool
V. Aramid – PVC
(A) I and II are correct.
(B) IV and V are correct.
(C) II and III are correct.
(D) III and IV are correct.
Answer: (B)
22. Which of the following thread packages are not suitable for use on industrial machines?
I. Spools
II. Cops
III. Vicones
IV. Cones
Codes:
(A) I and IV are correct
(B) III and IV are correct
(C) I and II are correct
(D) II and III are correct
Answer: (C)
23. Which among the following are advertised under ‘classified category’?
I. Job vacancy
II. Matrimonial
III. Coffee powder
IV. Bicycles
Codes:
(A) I and II are correct.
(B) II and III are correct.
(C) III and IV are correct.
(D) I, II and IV are correct.
Answer: (A)
24. The affective components of workers are
I. Attitudes
II. Skills
III. Feelings
IV. Interests
Codes:
(A) I, II and III are correct.
(B) I, III and IV are correct.
(C) II, III and IV are correct.
(D) I, II and IV are correct.
Answer: (B)
25. Goals of the elderly include:
I. Family relations
II. Good health
III. Education
IV. Vocational pursuits
Codes:
(A) II and III are correct.
(B) III and IV are correct.
(C) I and III are correct.
(D) I and II are correct.
Answer: (D)
26. Voluntary organisations are involved in the following activities:
(a) Welfare
(b) Policy decision making
(c) Advocacy
(d) Networking
Codes:
(A) (b), (c) and (d) are correct.
(B) (a) and (d) are correct.
(C) (a) and (c) are correct.
(D) (a), (c) and (d) are correct.
Answer: (D)
27. Channels for participatory communication are
(a) Community Radio
(b) Participatory Video
(c) Street theatre
(d) Films
Codes:
(A) (a), (b) and (c) are correct.
(B) (b), (c) and (d) are correct.
(C) (b) and (d) are correct.
(D) (d) and (a) are correct.
Answer: (A)
28. Local leaders in development programme planning are also considered to be
(a) Key communicators
(b) Opinion leaders
(c) Information leaders
(d) Change agents
Codes:
(A) (a), (b) and (d) are correct.
(B) (b), (c) and (d) are correct.
(C) All are correct
(D) (a), (b) and (c) are correct.
Answer: (C)
29. Assertion (A): Bulimia nervosa is defined by little eating or reduced intake of food over a long period of time.
Reason (R): Little eating is used to describe the consumption of food that is much smaller than most people would eat during a similar period of time.
(A) (A) is true (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false (R) is true.
(C) Both (A) & (R) are true.
(D) Both (A) & (R) are false.
Answer: (B)
30. Assertion (A): The menu is the heart of the entire establishment on which all activities are centered.
Reason (R): The menu determines the materials to be purchased, equipments to be used, current food trends and even the style of leadership and workman’s compensation.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) (A) is correct but (R) is partially correct.
(C) (A) is correct but (R) is false.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Answer: (B)
31. Assertion (A): Consumption of plenty of fruits and vegetables protects individuals from
Certain cancers.
Reason (R): The antioxidants present in fruits and vegetables help in removal of free radicals.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(B) Both (A) & (R) are true.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false (R) is true.
Answer: (B)
32. Assertion (A): Mentally challenged people have no right for marriage.
Reason (R): They are unable to bear and rear children.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is correct (R) is wrong explanation.
(D) (A) is wrong (R) is correct explanation.
Answer: (B)
33. Assertion (A): Consistent sleep routines are advisable for all children right from birth.
Reason (R): It increases separation anxiety and deprives stimulation.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is correct (R) is wrong explanation.
(D) (A) is wrong (R) is correct explanation.
Answer: (C)
34. Assertion (A): Post mature babies are generally long and thin as they receive insufficient blood supply towards the end of gestation.
Reason (R): The aged placenta is less efficient to supply oxygen.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) (A) is correct (R) is wrong explanation.
(C) (A) is wrong (R) is correct explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Answer: (A)
35. Assertion (A): Marker efficiency can be enhanced by pattern engineering.
Reason (R): It divides the awkwardly shaped patterns in two pieces.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
(C) (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.
(D) (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct.
Answer: (A)
36. Assertion (A): A dart can be relocated without changing the fit.
Reason (R): Shifting of dart to various places does not change the angle of dart.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
Answer: (A)
37. Assertion (A): To identify the polyester fibre it is important to negate the presence of nylon and acrylic by dissolving in hot phenol and concentrated nitric acid.
Reason (R): Polyester is insoluble in both hot phenol and concentrated nitric acid.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Answer: (C)
38. Assertion (A): Motion against gravity are slower than those with gravity.
Reason (R): A good example is pushing chopped vegetable into a bowl kept at a lower level.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Answer: (D)
39. Assertion (A): Ergonomics is also referred to as ‘Human Factors’.
Reason (R): The focus of the study is on worker fatigue.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Answer: (A)
40. Assertion (A): Communication whether interpersonal or between social systems involves interface, the common boundary of two systems.
Reason (R): The interface between families and other systems remain the same irrespective of their income.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(C) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Answer: (A)
41. Assertion (A): Mass Communication is not appropriate for participatory Communication.
Reason (R): Mass communication is largely monologue.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Answer: (C)
42. Assertion (A): A good communicator is a good listener.www.netugc.com
Reason (R): Communication is a cyclic process.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
(C) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
Answer: (A)
43. Assertion (A): Need assessment is carried out to identify the gap between the present and the desired situation.
Reason (R): Objectives of programme planning are based on need assessment.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
Answer: (C)
44. Arrange in the right sequence the steps taken in planning a physical facility for food service unit.
(a) Planning Team
(b) Menu Analysis
(c) Architectural features
(d) Prospectus
(e) Budget
(f) Feasibility study
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (d), (c), (f), (e)
(B) (a), (f), (c), (d), (e), (b)
(C) (d), (a), (f), (b), (c), (e)
(D) (f), (e), (d), (c), (b), (a)
Answer: (C)
45. Arrange in the correct sequence, the symptoms of diabetes as they appear with advancement of disease:
(a) Dehydration
(b) Glycosuria
(c) Polyurea
(d) Ketosis
(e) Hyperglycemia
(f) Diabetic coma
Codes:
(A) (e), (c), (b), (d), (a), (f)
(B) (e), (b), (c), (a), (d), (f)
(C) (b), (a), (c), (e), (f), (d)
(D) (c), (b), (a), (d), (e), (f)
Answer: (B)
Answer: (B)
47. Arrange the following in order of establishment in correct sequence:
I. Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS)
II. Central Social Welfare Board (CSWB)
III. Convention on the rights of child (CRC)
IV. National Council of Education, Research and Training (NCERT)
Codes:
(A) II, I, III, IV
(B) II, IV, I, III
(C) III, II, IV, I
(D) I, III, IV, II
Answer: (B)
48. Write the correct sequence of early language development stages:
I. Cooing
II. Babbling
III. Crying
IV. Gestures
V. Utterance
Codes:
(A) I, III, II, V, IV
(B) III, IV, II, I, V
(C) I, II, III, IV, V
(D) III, I, II, IV, V
Answer: (D)
49. Arrange Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs in correct sequence:
I. Security needs
II. Self-esteem
III. Physiological needs
IV. Self-actualization
Codes:
(A) III, IV, I, II
(B) III, I, II, IV
(C) I, III, IV, II
(D) II, I, III, IV
Answer: (B)
50. Give the sequence of wool manufacturing and processing:
I. lap formation
II. Separation of tops and nails
III. Grading of fibres
IV. Carbonizing
V. Scouring
VI. Washing and oiling
Codes:
(A) II, I, III, V, VI, IV
(B) III, I, II, IV, V, VI
(C) V, IV, III, I, II, VI
(D) III, V, IV, VI, I, II
Answer: (D)
51. Give the sequence of weaving operations
I. Drawing
II. Looming and weaving
III. Warp & Weft winding
IV. Denting
V. Warping and Sizing
Codes:
(A) V, IV, I, III, II
(B) III, V, I, IV, II
(C) I, IV, V, II, III
(D) I, IV, II, III, II
Answer: (B)
52. What is the sequence followed in the merchandising department of a garment industry?
I. Costing
II. Booking order
III. Raw material procurements
IV. Designing and sampling
V. Selling the concept
VI. Production follows up
Codes:
(A) V, II, IV, I, III, VI
(B) II, IV, VI, V, I, III
(C) I, II, V, III, VI, IV
(D) IV, I, II, V, III, VI
Answer: (A)
53. Sequence the general objectives of Ergonomics according to their order of importance:
I. Efficiency
II. Comfort
III. Health and Safety
IV. Productivity
Codes:
(A) I, II, III, IV
(B) II, III, I, IV
(C) II, IV, III, I
(D) IV, III, II, I
Answer: (B)
54. According to Mundel, each higher level brings about changes in motion in the level below it. Arrange the changes in the proper sequence:
I. Body portions and motions
II. Working arrangements and equipment.
III. Finished product
IV. Raw materials
V. Production sequence
Codes:
(A) I, II, III, IV, V
(B) I, III, V, II, IV
(C) I, II, V, III, IV
(D) V, III, II, I, IV
Answer: (C)
55. Given are four acts pertaining to consumerism in India. Identify the correct order in which they were enacted:
I. Prevention of Food Adulteration Act
II. Standards of Weight and Measures Act
III. Essential Commodities Act
IV. Consumer Protection Act
Codes:
(A) I, III, II, IV
(B) I, II, III, IV
(C) III, II, I, IV
(D) II, IV, III, I
Answer: (A)
56. Organise the following steps in the sequential order of Programme Management:
(a) Situation Analysis
(b) Evaluation
(c) Identifying objectives
(d) Executing plan
Codes:
(A) (c), (a), (d), (b)
(B) (a), (c), (d), (b)
(C) (a), (d), (b), (c)
(D) (b), (d), (c), (a)
Answer: (B)
57. Arrange sequentially the following steps of planning incentives in an enterprise:
(a) Developing achievement reward relationship
(b) Measuring achievement
(c) Selecting the objectives
(d) Designing a system
Codes:
(A) (d), (a), (b), (c)
(B) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(C) (b), (c), (d), (a)
(D) (c), (b), (a), (d)
Answer: (D)
58. The correct sequence for curriculum planning is
(a) Tentative curriculum
(b) Consideration of curriculum needs
(c) Evaluation of tentative curriculum
(d) Pilot testing of tentative curriculum
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(B) (b), (a), (d), (c)
(C) (c), (a), (b), (d)
(D) (d), (c), (b), (a)
Answer: (B)
59. Match the active components from
List – I with species in List – II:
List – I List – II
(Active component) (Spice)
a. Allylisothiocynate i. Turmeric
b. Allin ii. Clove
c. Curcumin iii. Mustard
d. Eugeniol iv. Garlic
v. Pepper
Codes:
a b c d
(A) v iv i ii
(B) iii v i iv
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) ii iii iv v
Answer: (C)
60. Match deficiency diseases from List – I with their symptoms in List – II.
List – I List – II
a. Rickets i. Delirium
b. Fluorosis ii. Parasthesia
c. Beriberi iii. Mottled teeth
d. Pallegra iv. Kyphosis
v. Polyurea
Codes:
a b c d
(A) v iii i ii
(B) iii iv v i
(C) iv iii v i
(D) iv iii ii i
Answer: (D)
61. Match the following List – I with items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Expectancy theory i. Menu of the day
b. Scientific management ii. Set menu
c. Perpetual inventory iii. Taylor
d. Table de hote menu iv. Small heater placed on side table.
e. Record v. Exact amount of products in store f. Sales mix
vi. Frequency of menu items selected by customers
vii. Vroom
Codes:
a b c d e f
(A) i iii ii vi iv v
(B) ii iv vii i v iii
(C) vii iii v ii iv vi
(D) ii iv vi v i iii
Answer: (C)
62. Match the disease in List – I to symptoms in List – II
List – I List – II
(Disease) (Symptoms)
a. CHF i. increased LDL
b. Dyslipidemia ii. Parasthesia
c. Diabetes iii. Peripheral oedema
d. Vitamin D deficiency iv. Polydypsia
v. Fatmal absorption
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii v i iii
(B) v iii ii v
(C) iv v ii i
(D) iii i iv v
Answer: (D)
63. Match the items in List – I with List – II
List – I List – II
a. D.P.T. i. Sensorial training
b. Jealousy ii. Whooping cough
c. Maria Montessori iii. Baumrind’s parenting styles
d. Havighurst iv. Negative emotion
v. Developmental tasks
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv i v
(B) iv ii i iii
(C) ii iii v i
(D) v i iii iv
Answer: (A)
64. Match the items in List – I with List – II
List – I List – II
a. Howard Gardener i. Apgar scale
b. Cephalocaudal ii. 1965
c. Dr. Virginia iii. Developmental tasks
d. Head start iv. Head to toe
v. Multiple intelligence
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii i ii v
(B) ii iv iii i
(C) v iv i ii
(D) i iv v iii
Answer: (C)
65. Match the items in List – I with List – II
List – I List – II
a. Active learning i. Freud
b. Heightened emotionality ii. Adolescence
c. Electra complex iii. Outdoor play
d. Visit to post office iv. First hand experiences
v. Emotional disturbance
vi. Field Trip
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii v ii iv
(B) iv ii i vi
(C) i v ii iii
(D) iii i iv iii
Answer: (B)
66. Match the denim washes given in List – I with their effect given in List – II
List – I List – II
a. Acid wash i. Selective fading of edges
b. Atari ii. Faded and softer look
c. Enzyme wash iii. Contrasts in colour
d. Sand blasting iv. Grey or yellow effects on removal of indigo
e. Sulphur bottom v. Abraded look
Codes:
a b c d e
(A) i ii iii iv v
(B) iii i ii v iv
(C) v iv i ii iii
(D) iv iii v i ii
Answer: (B)
67. Match the items in List – I with the items in List – II
List – I List – II
a. Throatplate i. Holds the fabric in place
b. Feed dog ii. Provides smooth surface for stitching
c. Pressure foot iii. Stops the sewing mechanisms
d. Stop motion screw iv. Moves the fabric ahead
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iii ii iv
(B) ii iv i iii
(C) iii ii iv i
(D) iv i iii ii
Answer: (B)
68. Match the garments given in List – I with the type of case given in List – II
List – I List – II
a. Saree blouse i. Style ease
b. Jackets ii. Negative ease
c. Kurta iii. Layered ease
d. Swim suit iv. Comfort ease
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iv ii iii
(B) ii i iii iv
(C) iii ii iv i
(D) iv iii i ii
Answer: (D)
69. Match the traditional Indian Textiles of List – I with the centre of productions given in List – II
List – I List – II
a. Baluchari i. Patan
b. Paithani ii. Murshidabad
c. Mushroo iii. Dhacca
d. Jamdhani iv. Yeola
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii ii i
(B) iii i iv ii
(C) ii iv i iii
(D) i ii iii iv
Answer: (C)
70. Match the items in List – I with List – II
List – I List – II
a. Overlapping i. Elaboration
b. Ordering ii. Intermittent attention to 2 or more tasks
c. Ability to process information iii. Creating meaningful sequence
d. Dovetailing iv. Fixed interaction pattern
v. Concurrent attention to 2 or more tasks
Codes:
a b c d
(A) v iv iii i
(B) i iii iv v
(C) iv ii v i
(D) v iii i ii
Answer: (D)
71. Match the items in List – I with List – II
List – I List – II
a. Work performance i. EMG
b. Muscular fatigue ii. Pedometer
c. Assisted living iii. Calories
d. Gravity iv. Elderly
v. Posture
Codes:
a b c d
(A) v iv i ii
(B) iv i iii ii
(C) iii i iv v
(D) v iii iv ii
Answer: (C)
72. Match the following items in List – I with List – II.
List – I List – II
a. Study of elderly i. Goniometer
b. Study of man machine systems ii. Anthropometer
c. Study of angles of body bend iii. Geriatrics
d. Study of body dimensions iv. Ergonomics
v. Flexi curve
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a b c d
(A) iii iv i ii
(B) i ii iv iii
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) iv iii i ii
Answer: (A)
73. Match the following items in List – I with List – II
List – I List – II
a. Specimen i. Enlarged version of original
b. Model ii. Miniature replica of an object in working condition
c. Diorama iii. Miniature replica of an object
d. Mockups iv. Scenic representation of the original
v. Sample which represents the whole
Codes:
a b c d
(A) v ii iv i
(B) iv v i ii
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) v iii iv ii
Answer: (D)
74. Match the communication function in List – I with its most appropriate description in List– II
List – I List – II
a. Affinity i. Change behaviour of others
b. Information ii. To play and have fun
c. Persuasion iii. Obtain facts
d. Entertainment iv. Seek to establish relationships
v. To command respect
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii i ii
(B) ii i iii iv
(C) v iii i ii
(D) ii iv v iii
Answer: (A)
75. Match the following items in List – I with List – II
List – I List – II
a. NREGA i. Sanitation
b. NRHM ii. Child health and nutrition
c. TSC iii. Health
d. ICDS iv. Employment
v. Environment
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii i iii iv
(B) iv iii i ii
(C) v iii i ii
(D) iii i v iv
Answer: (B)