If you are revising for the NIOS Class 10 Home Science 216 Objective Type Questions paper this session, this page gives you a real look at the objective set we have built for 2026. Home Science (216) rewards students who practise short, exam-style questions rather than only reading the textbook, so we have pulled together lesson-wise MCQs, fill in the blanks, true and false statements and match the following, each one solved with a short reason so you understand why the answer is correct.
Written by Prateek Talwar · Reviewed by Jyoti Sharma, Senior NIOS Counsellor · Last updated 16 July 2026
Everything you see below is a genuine sample lifted straight from our full solved collection. Go through it, judge the quality for yourself, and if it fits how you like to revise, you can ask for the complete set over WhatsApp.
NIOS Class 10 Home Science 216 Objective Type Questions for 2026
The full collection follows the exact objective pattern examiners use in the Home Science 216 paper. For every lesson you get four question types worked out in the same order the paper tends to test them, so nothing on exam day feels unfamiliar.
Here is what the complete set covers:
- Multiple Choice Questions with the correct option and a one-line reason
- Fill in the Blanks with the exact word or term expected
- True and False Statements with a short justification for each
- Match the Following built as complete sets with the full answer key
All of it maps to the current NIOS Class 10 Syllabus, so you are practising only what is actually examinable and not wasting revision hours on material that sits outside the paper.
Chapters Covered in NIOS Home Science (216) Objective Type Questions
The complete set spans the key examinable lessons of the Home Science 216 book. Each lesson below includes its own MCQs, fill in the blanks, true and false statements and match the following sets. The lesson numbers follow the official NIOS book, which is why a few numbers are not sequential.
| Lesson No. | Lesson Name | Key topics covered |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is Home Science | Meaning and scope, areas of specialisation, importance in daily life |
| 4 | Methods of Cooking Food | Dry and moist heat methods, frying, effects of cooking on nutrients |
| 5 | Preservation of Food | Causes of spoilage, drying salting and freezing, use of preservatives |
| 6 | Environment | Components of the environment, pollution, conservation of resources |
| 8 | Communicable and Lifestyle Diseases | Modes of spread, common communicable diseases, prevention and lifestyle disorders |
| 9 | Care and Maintenance of Fabrics | Washing and stain removal, storage of clothes, care of different fibres |
| 11 | Fabric Finishes | Purpose of finishes, common types, effect on fabric quality |
| 12 | Housing | Need for a house, features of a good home, use of space and light |
| 15 | Management of Time and Energy | Time plans, work simplification, fatigue and energy saving |
| 16 | Managing Family Income | Sources of income, budgeting, savings and expenditure |
| 17 | Life Begins | Prenatal development, care during pregnancy, stages of growth |
| 19 | My Family and I | Types of families, roles and responsibilities, family relationships |
| 20 | Adolescence, Charms and Challenges | Physical and emotional changes, needs of adolescents, common challenges |
| 21 | Ethics in Daily Life | Meaning of values, honesty and responsibility, ethics in everyday choices |
| 22 | Consumer Beware Be Aware | Consumer rights, consumer exploitation, redressal and awareness |
This lesson-wise coverage is what makes the set genuinely useful as your primary revision tool. If you like working from a wider bank first, our NIOS Class 10 Objective Type Questions booklet is a good companion before you drill down into Home Science alone.
A sample page from our solved Home Science 216 objective collection.
Sample Home Science 216 Multiple Choice Questions with Answers
These MCQs are taken from the opening lessons of the book. Read the reason under each answer, that short line is where the real learning sits.
Q1. What is the meaning of Home Science?
a) Cooking at home
b) The art of cleaning houses
c) The art and science of managing home and resources
d) Managing finance only
Answer: c) The art and science of managing home and resources
Explanation: Home Science combines both art and science to manage home, family, and available resources effectively for better living.
Q2. Which of these is NOT a specialization area in Home Science?
a) Nursing
b) Food Science
c) Garment Designing
d) Interior Decoration
Answer: a) Nursing
Explanation: Nursing is a separate professional field, whereas Food Science, Garment Designing, and Interior Decoration are related to Home Science.
Q3. Home Science draws content from which of the following?
a) Only Science
b) Only Arts
c) Both Science and Arts
d) None of these
Answer: c) Both Science and Arts
Explanation: Home Science is an interdisciplinary subject that combines scientific principles with artistic and creative skills.
Q4. What is the main reason for cooking food?
a) To decorate it
b) To freeze it
c) To make it digestible
d) To waste nutrients
Answer: c) To make it digestible
Explanation: Cooking softens food, improves taste, and makes it easier for the body to digest.
Sample Home Science 216 Fill in the Blanks with Answers
Fill in the blanks reward precise recall. The exact word matters, so we give you the expected term along with the reason it fits.
Q1. Food spoilage is often caused by _________ and enzymes.
Answer: microorganisms
Explanation: Microorganisms such as bacteria, yeasts, and moulds are major causes of food spoilage.
Q2. Papad is preserved by __________ method.
Answer: drying
Explanation: Papad is preserved by removing moisture through the drying method.
Q3. Salt prevents spoilage by removing _____________.
Answer: moisture
Explanation: Salt draws out moisture from food, making conditions unsuitable for microbial growth.
Q4. Freezing preserves food by ____________ microbial activity.
Answer: slowing
Explanation: Low temperatures slow down the growth and activity of microorganisms.
Sample Home Science 216 True and False Statements with Answers
True and false statements test whether you can spot a small twist in a familiar fact. Each one below comes with the reason so a wrong belief gets corrected on the spot.
Q1. Diseases can only be caused by infections.
Answer: False
Explanation: Diseases may be caused by infections, genetic factors, nutritional deficiencies, or unhealthy lifestyle habits.
Q2. Typhoid is spread by mosquitoes.
Answer: False
Explanation: Typhoid spreads through contaminated food and water, not through mosquito bites.
Q3. Communicable diseases spread through food, air, contact and insects.
Answer: True
Explanation: Communicable diseases can spread through contaminated food, air, direct contact, and insect vectors.
Q4. Drinking boiled water can help prevent cholera.
Answer: True
Explanation: Boiling water kills disease-causing germs and helps prevent cholera and other water-borne diseases.
Solved fill in the blanks and true false statements from the collection.
Sample Home Science 216 Match the Following with Answers
Match the following sets are worth easy marks once you know the pairings. Here is one complete solved set so you can see how the full answer key is laid out.
Match the following (Set 1)
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| Food and Nutrition | Child Welfare |
| Resource Management | Media Communication |
| Human Development | Clinical Nutrition |
| Communication & Extension | Interior Decoration |
Answer:
1. Food and Nutrition → Clinical Nutrition
2. Resource Management → Interior Decoration
3. Human Development → Child Welfare
4. Communication & Extension → Media Communication
Explanation: Food and Nutrition includes Clinical Nutrition, Resource Management covers Interior Decoration, Human Development focuses on Child Welfare, and Communication & Extension handles media, training and community programmes.
Why These Home Science 216 Objective Questions Matter for Your Exam
Objective questions are the easiest marks to secure and the easiest to lose. A single confused option or a blank you cannot recall can cost you the buffer that pushes a pass into a comfortable score. Regular practice with solved objective questions fixes the exact facts examiners like to test.
Because each answer here carries a short reason, you are not just memorising a letter or a word, you are learning the logic behind it. That is what helps when the paper reframes a familiar idea into a slightly different question. Students who pair this practice with the NIOS Syllabus tend to walk in far more confident about the pattern.
The Home Science 216 objective section also happens to be the most predictable part of the paper. Topics such as areas of specialisation, methods of cooking, food preservation, communicable diseases and family income repeat year after year, which is precisely why targeted question practice pays off.
How We Prepared These Home Science Objective Type Questions
This collection was not generated in one sitting. Our NIOS team read the full Home Science 216 book lesson by lesson, then sat with several years of question papers to see which ideas keep resurfacing and how examiners like to phrase them.
We cross-checked recurring patterns against actual past papers so the set leans towards what is genuinely repeated, not random trivia. If you want to study the source papers alongside this set, our NIOS Previous Year Question Paper section is where those solved papers live.
Every question was then written in plain, easy language and solved with a one-line reason, because a student under exam pressure needs clarity, not jargon. The same care goes into the rest of our NIOS Study Material, which is built by counsellors who work with NIOS learners every day.
Get the Complete NIOS Class 10 Home Science 216 Objective Type Questions PDF
The samples above are only a small slice. The complete set carries the full lesson-wise bank across all four question types, all solved with reasons, ready to revise from in one place. It is delivered as a clean PDF straight to your WhatsApp so you can study on your phone or print it.
To receive the complete Home Science 216 objective collection, send us a message and mention subject code 216. Our team will share the details and get the PDF across to you.
Frequently Asked Questions on NIOS Home Science 216
What is included in the NIOS Class 10 Home Science 216 Objective Type Questions set?
The set includes lesson-wise objective questions across four formats for the Home Science 216 paper. You get multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, true and false statements and match the following sets, each one solved with a short reason. It covers the key examinable lessons of the book so you can revise the whole objective section from a single organised resource.
Are these Home Science 216 objective questions useful for the 2026 exam?
Yes, the questions are built specifically for the 2026 session. They are drawn from repeated patterns in past Home Science 216 papers and mapped to the current syllabus, so you practise the exact ideas examiners keep testing. The objective section is the most predictable part of the paper, which makes this focused practice one of the most efficient ways to protect easy marks.
How were these NIOS Home Science 216 Objective Type Questions prepared?
Our NIOS team read the complete Home Science 216 book lesson by lesson and studied several years of past papers. Recurring topics and phrasing were noted, then written into clear, exam-style questions and solved with a one-line reason. The aim was accuracy and simplicity so that a student can trust the answer and understand the logic behind it without extra reading.
Do the Home Science 216 questions cover all lessons of the syllabus?
The collection covers the key examinable lessons of the Home Science 216 book, from What is Home Science through to Consumer Beware Be Aware. Each of these lessons includes its own MCQs, fill in the blanks, true and false statements and match the following sets. The lesson numbers follow the official NIOS book, which is why the numbering is not strictly sequential.
How can I get the complete Home Science 216 objective type questions with answers?
You can get the complete collection by messaging us on WhatsApp and mentioning subject code 216. Our team will confirm the details and share the full solved PDF with you. The samples on this page are there so you can judge the quality first and decide whether the set matches the way you prefer to revise before you reach out.
Is the NIOS Home Science 216 question set available in PDF format?
Yes, the complete Home Science 216 set is delivered as a clean, readable PDF. It is sent directly to your WhatsApp so you can study it on your phone, save it for later or print it for offline revision. Having the full lesson-wise bank in one file makes last-minute revision far quicker than searching through scattered notes.
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Sources: Official NIOS website (nios.ac.in), the NIOS Home Science (216) textbook and previous year Home Science 216 question papers.
