The CUET Home Science 2025 exam was conducted from 13th May to 3rd June, and the question paper, answer key, and solution PDF are available for download here. The Home Science paper in CUET evaluates a student's knowledge of nutrition, human development, family resource management, textiles, communication, and the science of home and community living.

As per the revised exam pattern, students needed to attempt all 50 questions within 60 minutes, with the paper carrying a total of 250 marks. Each correct answer awards +5 marks, while every incorrect response results in a –1 mark deduction.

CUET UG Home Science 2025 Question Paper with Solutions PDF

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Question 1:

Which of the following is a voluntary scheme of certification of agricultural products (raw and processed) for safeguarding the health of consumers?

  • (A) AGMARK
  • (B) FSSAI
  • (C) ISI
  • (D) CAC

Question 2:

You are a trainer for implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a food manufacturing unit. Which of the following best describes GMP?

  • (A) Involves identification of hazards, assessment of chances of occurrence of hazards during each step /stage in the food chain
  • (B) Ensuring that processors take proactive steps to ensure that their products are safe; enabling to minimise or eliminate contamination and false labelling
  • (C) Promote the development of standardisation and related activities in the world
  • (D) Establishing international standards to protect the health of the consumers and facilitate food and agricultural trade

Question 3:

Deriving satisfaction from work itself, signifies connotation of work as __________.

  • (A) a livelihood
  • (B) a job
  • (C) a career
  • (D) a calling

Question 4:

Which of the following Article of the Constitution of India guarantees equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment and appointment to any office under the State?

  • (A) Article 16 (1)
  • (B) Article 22 (1)
  • (C) Article 16 (4)
  • (D) Article 20 (1)

Question 5:

Nutritional assessment of an individual involves obtaining information on which of the following parameters?

  • (A) Anthropometric measurements
  • (B) Dietary assessment
  • (C) Clinical examination
  • (D) Biochemical laboratory analysis
  • Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • (A) (A), (B) and (D) only
  • (B) (A), (B) and (C) only
  • (C) (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  • (D) (B), (C) and (D) only

Question 6:

Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
  • (B) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
  • (C) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
  • (D) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

Question 7:

Which of the following are examples of Complementary Colour Scheme?

  • (A) Blue & Orange
  • (B) Red & Green
  • (C) Green & Yellow
  • (D) Purple & Yellow
  • Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • (A) (A), (B) and (D) only
  • (B) (A), (B) and (C) only
  • (C) (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  • (D) (B), (C) and (D) only

Question 8:

Arrange stages of the Fashion Cycle in correct sequence:

  • (A) Decline in Popularity
  • (B) Peak of Popularity
  • (C) Introduction of a Style
  • (D) Obsolescence
  • Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • (A) (A), (B), (C), (D)
  • (B) (C), (B), (A), (D)
  • (C) (B), (A), (D), (C)
  • (D) (C), (B), (D), (A)

Question 9:

According to the Quality of Work Life (QWL) approach, the employees are considered to be __________ by the organizations. Fill in the blank with suitable option.

  • (A) Liability
  • (B) Assets
  • (C) Debts
  • (D) Burden

Question 10:

What are rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or the members of a profession known as?

  • (A) Values
  • (B) Dignity of Labour
  • (C) Ethics
  • (D) Assumptions

Question 11:

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of ergonomics?

  • (A) Increases productivity
  • (B) Diminishes morale of workers
  • (C) Decreases absenteeism
  • (D) Reduces mistakes and need to do the work again

Question 12:

Which of the following fashion designer made use of tents and wagon covers to make cargo pants?

  • (A) Levi Strauss
  • (B) Isaac Singer
  • (C) Louis Vuitton
  • (D) Coco Chanel

Question 13:

Which of the following is a type of 'weaving defect'?

  • (A) Slub
  • (B) Colour run
  • (C) Chafe
  • (D) Broken end

Question 14:

Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
  • (B) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
  • (C) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
  • (D) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Question 15:

You are a catering manager. Arrange the following steps in food service management in the order of implementation.

  • (A) Reporting
  • (B) Staffing
  • (C) Planning
  • (D) Directing and Delegating
  • Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • (A) (A), (B), (C), (D)
  • (B) (A), (C), (B), (D)
  • (C) (C), (B), (D), (A)
  • (D) (C), (D), (B), (A)

Question 16:

You are a textile conservator in a museum. Which among the following methods would you choose to minimize the damage caused to a textile artifact stored in your museum?

  • (A) Expose the objects to light of high intensity
  • (B) Minimize the intensity of light falling upon the object
  • (C) Expose objects to light for longer period of time
  • (D) Introduce photo-chemically active radiations from the light

Question 17:

The principle of all washing machines is to keep the fabric in movement in the washing solution to carry away the dirt. Which among the following method is used for washing garments in a front load washing machine?

  • (A) Spinning
  • (B) Agitation
  • (C) Tumbling
  • (D) Pulsation

Question 18:

Your friend is a fashion designer. He/she is planning to launch his/her own fashion business to meet the demands of female wage earners in the age group of 25-45 years. According to you, which type of market segmentation has he/she used to define the target market?

  • (A) Demographic Segmentation
  • (B) Geographic Segmentation
  • (C) Psychographic Segmentation
  • (D) Behavioural Segmentation

Question 19:

Which among the following is a 'Principle of Design'?

  • (A) Texture
  • (B) Colour
  • (C) Form/Shape
  • (D) Balance

Question 20:

Which among the following is a natural factor responsible for the deterioration of artifacts in a museum?

  • (A) Bad storage
  • (B) Pests
  • (C) Accidents
  • (D) Fire

Question 21:

Identify the essential features of Development Communication.

  • (A) It focusses on success stories of people who have adopted new technologies, tried new methods and helped the society
  • (B) It is oriented to socio-economic development and happiness of the people and community at large
  • (C) It aims at giving information and educating the community
  • (D) It combines suitable mass media and interpersonal communication channels for greater impact
  • Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • (A) (A), (B) and (D) only
  • (B) (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  • (C) (B), (C) and (D) only
  • (D) (A), (C) and (D) only

Question 22:

Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
  • (B) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
  • (C) (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
  • (D) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

Question 23:

Arrange the stages of 'Guest Cycle' in correct order of their occurence:

  • (A) Departure
  • (B) Occupancy
  • (C) Arrival
  • (D) Pre-arrival
  • Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • (A) (A), (B), (C), (D)
  • (B) (D), (C), (B), (A)
  • (C) (D), (A), (C), (B)
  • (D) (C), (B), (D), (A)

Question 24:

Identify the name given to an institutional setting that is particularly designed for the care of infants and young children in the absence of home care.

  • (A) Observation Homes
  • (B) Special Homes
  • (C) Children's Homes
  • (D) Crèche

Question 25:

Your mother has purchased gold earring for your sister. Which among the following standardization mark would you advice your mother to check on the product to ensure a quality purchase?

  • (A) Ecomark
  • (B) FSSAI
  • (C) ISI Mark
  • (D) Hallmark

Question 26:

Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
  • (B) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
  • (C) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
  • (D) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Question 27:

You are a student of resource management. Which of the following career options can you take up after completion of your degree in Human Resource Management?

  • (A) Recruitment Consulting
  • (B) Career Counselling
  • (C) Dietary Counselling
  • (D) HR Consulting
  • Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • (A) (A), (B) and (C) only
  • (B) (A), (C) and (D) only
  • (C) (A), (B), and (D) only
  • (D) (B), (C) and (D) only

Question 28:

Which among the following is an example of 'entertainment event'?

  • (A) Celebrity night
  • (B) Graduation day
  • (C) MICE
  • (D) Birthday party

Question 29:

According to WHO, 'disability' is an umbrella term that covers impairments, limitations in activity and restrictions in participation. If a child faces difficulty in reading, writing and solving arithmetic problems, which of the following type of disability/impairment is he/she suffering from?

  • (A) Cerebral Palsy
  • (B) Learning disability
  • (C) Hearing impairment
  • (D) Autism

Question 30:

Children under the age of 18, found guilty in terms of violation of law are referred to as __________. Fill in the blank with suitable option.

  • (A) Orphan
  • (B) Peer
  • (C) Scouts
  • (D) Juvenile

Question 31:

Which among the following is an example of a multimedia campaign?

  • (A) Project Village Chhatera
  • (B) Red Ribbon Express
  • (C) SARI
  • (D) SEWA

Question 32:

Arrange the steps involved in providing special education to teach children with SEN in the correct order of their implementation.

  • (A) Develop Individualized Education Programme (IEP)
  • (B) Continuous access and use of support services
  • (C) Assessment of the child's level in different areas of development & learning
  • (D) Regular evaluation of IEP to check the child's progress
  • Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • (A) (A), (B), (C), (D)
  • (B) (A), (C), (B), (D)
  • (C) (C), (A), (D), (B)
  • (D) (C), (B), (D), (A)

Question 33:

Which of the following are characteristic features of Internal Communication in a corporate organization?

  • (A) Interaction between employer and employee of same organisation
  • (B) Interaction between two employees of same department and same organisation
  • (C) Interaction among several employees of same organization but different departments
  • (D) Interaction between employees of different organizations
  • Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • (A) (A), (B) and (D) only
  • (B) (A), (C) and (D) only
  • (C) (B), (C) and (D) only
  • (D) (A), (B) and (C) only

Question 34:

Which among the following is an example of Broadcast Media?

  • (A) Television program
  • (B) Government mobile service provider
  • (C) Fashion magazine
  • (D) Internet

Question 35:

Who among the following is responsible for planning, organising and controlling the kitchen operations?

  • (A) Kitchen Steward
  • (B) Chef-de-parties
  • (C) Deputy Chef
  • (D) Chef-de-cuisine

Question 36:

The science of relationship between man, machinery and equipment that human beings use and the work environment is known as __________.

  • (A) Agronomics
  • (B) Economics
  • (C) Ergonomics
  • (D) Mechanical Science

Question 37:

Arrange the steps involved in Media Planning and Designing Production Process in correct sequence:

  • (A) Media Buying
  • (B) Designing strategies for selection of suitable media, channel
  • (C) Media Audience
  • (D) Media designing, development of communication model and material
  • (E) Writing Media Schedule or Blue Print
  • Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • (A) (A), (B), (C), (D), (E)
  • (B) (D), (C), (E), (B), (A)
  • (C) (B), (E), (A), (D), (C)
  • (D) (C), (B), (E), (D), (A)

Question 38:

Which 'Philosopher' practised seven principles including 'Tell the truth', Manage for tomorrow' of Public Relations management?

  • (A) Jean Piaget
  • (B) Lev Vygotsky
  • (C) Arthur W. Page
  • (D) Sigmund Freud

Question 39:

Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
  • (B) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
  • (C) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
  • (D) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Question 40:

Tucks in a yoke and knife pleats in a skirt create which of the following form of rhythm effect in a dress?

  • (A) Repetition
  • (B) Cordation
  • (C) Parallelism
  • (D) Radiation

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions (41-45):
The government is making considerable efforts to solve the nutritional problems. POSHAN Abhiyaan was launched in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan in March 2018. Its large component involves gradual scaling-up of interventions to all districts in the country by 2022. It targets stunting, under-nutrition, anaemia (among young children, women and adolescent girls) and low birth rate. The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) is implementing POSHAN Abhiyaan in 315 districts in the first year, 235 districts in the second year and remaining districts will be covered in the third year. Through robust multi-ministerial convergence mechanism and other components POSHAN Abhiyaan strives to create the synergy.
 

Question 41:

The POSHAN Abhiyan is being implemented by which Ministry?

  • (A) Ministry of AYUSH
  • (B) Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD)
  • (C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)
  • (D) Ministry of Food Processing Industries

Question 42:

Integrated Child Development Services covers vulnerable children in the age group of __________ years?

  • (A) 0-6
  • (B) 3-6
  • (C) 0-3
  • (D) 2-7

Question 43:

What is the full-form of POSHAN?

  • (A) PM's Overarching Service for Holistic Nutrition
  • (B) PM's Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment
  • (C) PM's Old Scheme for Healthy Nutrition
  • (D) PM's Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition

Question 44:

Which of the following is NOT a direct short term intervention under the POSHAN Abhiyan?

  • (A) Fortification of essential foods (salt fortified with iodine)
  • (B) Production and popularisation of low cost nutritious foods from indigenous and locally available raw material
  • (C) Ensuring food security i.e., improving availability of food
  • (D) Control of micronutrient deficiencies among vulnerable groups

Question 45:

The POSHAN Abhiyaan was first launched in which state?

  • (A) Gujarat
  • (B) Rajasthan
  • (C) Haryana
  • (D) Punjab

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions (46-50):

In the counselling process, the professional counsellor may use different techniques. In directive or counsellor-centred counselling, the counsellor plays a major role and does all that is possible to get the counsellee to make decisions in keeping with the diagnosis of the problem. In non-directive or permissive or client-centred counselling, the counsellor's role is comparatively passive. The counsellee takes an active part in the process of therapy. The person seeking help is encouraged to gain insight into the problem with the help of the counsellor. The counsellee takes the final decisions. Thus, this counselling process turns out to be a growth experience for the person. In eclectic counselling, counsellors who advocate using this type of counselling are of the view that directed or non-directed counselling are two ends of continuum. And counsellors should incorporate suitable techniques from both the types of counselling mentioned above as and when required, depending on the situation, the problem and the temperament of the client.
 

Question 46:

In which type of professional counselling, counsellors plays the major role?

  • (A) Eclectic counselling
  • (B) Directive counselling
  • (C) Permissive counselling
  • (D) Non-directive counselling

Question 47:

In which type of counselling technique, the counsellee takes the final decision?

  • (A) Permissive counselling
  • (B) Informal counselling
  • (C) Directive counselling
  • (D) Eclectic counselling

Question 48:

In __________ type of counselling, the person seeking help is encouraged to gain insight into the problem. Fill in the blank with the appropriate option.

  • (A) Non-specialist
  • (B) Eclectic
  • (C) Non-directive
  • (D) Counsellor-centred

Question 49:

Which type of counselling recommends the use of different counselling methods based on the situation, the problem and the temperament of the client?

  • (A) Counsellor-centred counselling
  • (B) Client-centred counselling
  • (C) Eclectic counselling
  • (D) Informal counselling

Question 50:

In which technique of counselling, the counsellors are of the view that directed or non-directed counseling are two ends of continuum?

  • (A) Permissive counselling
  • (B) Non-directive counselling
  • (C) Directive counselling
  • (D) Eclectic counselling