CHSE Odisha Elective Home Science study plan

List the six major nutrient classes and state the chief food sources and one deficiency disease for each

Explain the difference between energy-giving, body-building and protective foods and classify 20 common Odia foods accordingly

Calculate the calorie and protein contribution of a typical three-meal day using a food composition table

Describe the functions of water and dietary fibre and state the recommended daily intake for an adult

Distinguish balanced diet, malnutrition, undernutrition and obesity with one local example each

Identify the nutritional problems of Odisha (anaemia, iodine deficiency, vitamin A deficiency) and state one prevention measure for each

Explain food preservation by drying, salting, pickling and refrigeration and give one Odisha-typical example of each

Describe food adulteration tests for five common items using simple household methods

Outline the principles of food safety and hygiene in home handling and storage

Define meal planning and state the factors that influence it (age, sex, occupation, income, season, food habits, religion)

Plan a balanced vegetarian day's menu for an adolescent girl using locally available and low-cost foods

Compare the cost per 100 kcal of five protein-rich foods available in a local market

Explain the four steps of the management process (planning, organising, directing, controlling) and apply them to running a home

Classify family resources as human and non-human and state two ways to conserve each type

Describe physical, motor, cognitive and socio-emotional development in infancy and early childhood with one milestone for each area

Explain the role of play in child development and list three types of play with an example of each

Identify the developmental tasks of adolescence and two behavioural concerns common at that stage

Describe the needs of children with special needs and one inclusive practice a family can adopt

Outline the functions of a family and the effect of family type on child rearing

Identify natural and man-made textile fibres and describe one simple identification test for each (burning test, solubility test)

Explain the stages of yarn making and fabric construction by weaving and knitting

Describe the properties of cotton, silk, wool and polyester and match each to a suitable end use

Explain the principles of design (balance, rhythm, proportion, emphasis, harmony) and apply them to clothing selection

State the factors considered in selecting clothing for children, the elderly and a pregnant woman

State the principles of house planning (orientation, ventilation, lighting, privacy, circulation) and explain why each matters

Compare the advantages and limitations of pucca, semi-pucca and kutcha houses in rural Odisha

Explain the use of colour, texture and light in interior decoration and apply them to one room

Describe the safe disposal of household waste and one method of water conservation at home

Identify three sources of indoor air pollution in a rural kitchen and one remedy for each

Define extension education and distinguish it from formal education

Describe the role and qualities of a village-level extension worker (gram sevika or equivalent)

Compare at least five extension teaching methods (demonstration, exhibition, field trip, group discussion, campaign) by purpose and audience

Explain the steps of programme planning in community development with an example from a rural Odisha village

Outline the role of self-help groups and panchayati raj institutions in rural development

Consolidate the whole syllabus by writing short answers to five previously unattempted questions from each domain

Design a project report structure for one field topic (for example, a nutrition survey or a clothing survey) with aims, method and expected findings

Practise describing a practical procedure in correct sequence for three separate practical tasks

Review a personal error log and re-attempt the weakest ten questions under timed conditions