Jss2 second Term home economics past questions and answers

Jss2 second Term home economics past questions and answers

Economics questions with multiple-choice options and answers:

What is the primary function of a pressure cooker in cooking?

a) Baking

b) Steaming

c) Frying

d) Grilling

Answer: b) Steaming

What is the term for the organized process of managing money and financial resources?

a) Budgeting

b) Cooking

c) Sewing

d) Gardening

Answer: a) Budgeting

Which of the following is a characteristic of an ideal home laundry area?

a) Poor ventilation

b) Proximity to the kitchen

c) Adequate space and lighting

d) No access to running water

Answer: c) Adequate space and lighting

What is the main role of a cutting board in the kitchen?

a) Displaying food

b) Preventing knives from getting blunt

c) Slicing bread

d) Aiding in food preparation

Answer: d) Aiding in food preparation

What is the correct temperature range for storing perishable foods in a refrigerator?

a) 40-50°F (4-10°C)

b) 32-40°F (0-4°C)

c) 60-70°F (15-21°C)

d) 80-90°F (27-32°C)

Answer: b) 32-40°F (0-4°C)

Which of the following is an essential nutrient that helps the body build and repair tissues?

a) Vitamins

b) Minerals

c) Proteins

d) Sugars

Answer: c) Proteins

What is the primary reason for covering food during cooking?

a) To keep the food cool

b) To prevent overcooking

c) To allow the aroma to escape

d) To make it look more appealing

Answer: b) To prevent overcooking

What is the primary purpose of a kitchen timer or alarm clock during cooking?

a) To wake up early

b) To keep track of time for recipes

c) To play music

d) To weigh ingredients

Answer: b) To keep track of time for recipes

Which of the following is a good practice for conserving water in the home?

a) Letting the faucet run while brushing teeth

b) Running the dishwasher with only a few dishes

c) Fixing leaky faucets promptly

d) Washing cars daily

Answer: c) Fixing leaky faucets promptly

In clothing care, what does the term "dry cleaning" refer to?

a) Cleaning with a hairdryer

b) Washing clothes with detergent

c) Cleaning without using water

d) Hanging clothes to dry outdoors

Answer: c) Cleaning without using water

What is the primary function of a sewing machine?

a) Preparing recipes

b) Washing clothes

c) Stitching fabric together

d) Making phone calls

Answer: c) Stitching fabric together

Which of the following is not a basic cooking method?

a) Roasting

b) Boiling

c) Microwaving

d) Wrapping

Answer: d) Wrapping

What is the term for the physical and chemical breakdown of food in the body to release energy?

a) Digestion

b) Filtration

c) Fermentation

d) Respiration

Answer: a) Digestion

Which type of cooking utensil is used for deep-frying foods?

a) Toaster

b) Wok

c) Slow cooker

d) Blender

Answer: b) Wok

What is the purpose of a kitchen hood or extractor fan?

a) To play music

b) To keep the kitchen cool

c) To remove cooking odors and smoke

d) To dry dishes

Answer: c) To remove cooking odors and smoke

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a microwave oven for cooking?

a) Quick cooking times

b) Loss of nutrients in food

c) Energy efficiency

d) Reduced convenience

Answer: b) Loss of nutrients in food

What is the primary function of an iron in clothing care?

a) To cook food

b) To sew fabric

c) To remove wrinkles from clothing

d) To clean stains

Answer: c) To remove wrinkles from clothing

Which term refers to the process of preserving food by heating it to a high temperature and sealing it in airtight containers?

a) Freezing

b) Canning

c) Fermenting

d) Drying

Answer: b) Canning

What is the primary function of a kitchen scale in food preparation?

a) Measuring liquid ingredients

b) Weighing food items accurately

c) Playing music

d) Cooking recipes

Answer: b) Weighing food items accurately

What is the term for the process of mixing, beating, and blending ingredients in baking?

a) Grilling

b) Kneading

c) Creaming

d) Boiling

Answer: c) Creaming.