BSEB Inter Home Science flashcards

33 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.

Handwashing duration

Scrub hands with soap for at least 20 seconds, covering palms, backs, between fingers and under nails, then rinse and dry with a clean cloth.

ORS use in diarrhoea

Oral rehydration solution replaces water and salts lost in diarrhoea; give frequently in small sips and continue feeding, seeking care for danger signs.

Kwashiorkor versus marasmus

Kwashiorkor is protein deficiency with oedema and fatty liver; marasmus is severe energy and protein deficiency with marked wasting and no oedema.

Cephalocaudal development

Development proceeds from head to foot, so head control appears before sitting, and sitting before walking, in the normal infant.

Mercerization finish

Treating cotton with caustic soda under tension gives greater lustre, strength and dye uptake to the fabric.

Kitchen work triangle

The path linking sink, cooking hob and refrigerator; it should be compact and free of cross traffic to reduce steps and fatigue.

ISI mark

Bureau of Indian Standards certification mark on industrial products, indicating conformity to the relevant Indian Standard.

Cross ventilation

Providing openings on opposite or adjacent walls so air enters one side and leaves the other, keeping rooms fresh and cool.

Exclusive breastfeeding

Giving only breast milk, with no water or other food, for the first six months, followed by complementary foods and continued breastfeeding.

Method demonstration

An extension teaching method in which a worker shows step by step how to perform a practice before a group, with explanation.

Sensory evaluation score card

A form rating appearance, colour, aroma, taste, texture and overall acceptability of a food product on a fixed scale.

Iodine test for starch

A drop of iodine solution turns blue-black in the presence of starch, used to detect starch adulteration in milk.

French seam

A seam that encloses raw edges by stitching twice, first on the right side and then on the wrong side, giving a neat finish.

Work simplification

Reducing unnecessary motions and combining or reordering tasks to save time and energy in household work.

Consumer redressal commissions

Under the Consumer Protection Act 2019, complaints are heard by District, State and National Commissions according to the claim value.

Curtain fullness ratio

Curtain fabric width is usually two to two and a half times the window width to give adequate gathers or pleats.

Toilet training readiness

Signs include staying dry for about two hours, discomfort with a wet nappy, and ability to follow simple instructions.

Result demonstration

An extension method that shows the outcome of a recommended practice, such as a higher-yield plot, so people can see the benefit.

Anecdotal record

A dated, factual written account of a specific observed behaviour of a child, including the setting and what happened.

Piaget preoperational stage

Ages about two to seven, when children use symbols and play but think egocentrically and do not yet conserve quantity.

DASH diet

A dietary pattern rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy, with reduced sodium, used to help control hypertension.

Adopter categories

Rogers classifies adopters as innovators, early adopters, early majority, late majority and laggards, in order of adoption speed.

Burning test for fibres

Cotton smells of burnt paper, wool of burnt hair, and polyester melts into a hard bead, helping identify fibre content.

Damp-proof course

A layer of moisture-resistant material in a wall near ground level that stops water rising and causing dampness.

Kangaroo mother care

Skin-to-skin contact with the mother plus frequent breastfeeding and warmth, used for low-birth-weight and preterm babies.

Priority matrix

A time management tool that sorts tasks by urgency and importance so that important work is done before it becomes urgent.

Stranger anxiety

Wariness of unfamiliar people that commonly appears around seven to nine months as the infant forms specific attachments.

First aid for burns

Cool the burn with clean running water for about ten to twenty minutes, cover lightly, and do not apply oil or toothpaste.

FSSAI mark

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India licence number and logo printed on food labels to show regulatory compliance.

Safe food temperatures

Keep hot foods above 60 degrees Celsius and cold foods below 5 degrees Celsius to slow bacterial growth.

Anganwadi worker role

Provides supplementary nutrition, preschool education, health check-ups, referral and nutrition education under the ICDS programme.

Asymmetrical balance

An informal arrangement in which different elements on either side of a centre are balanced by size, colour or visual weight.

Inclusive education

Educating children with disabilities alongside others, with adapted materials, accessible buildings and supportive teaching methods.