Home Science Paper 1 Question Paper
KCSE CLUSTER TESTS 23
Home Science Paper 1
SECTION A (40 Marks)
State three qualities to look for in a pair of cutting out scissors.
3 marks
Give two ways of preventing rickets.
2 marks
State two reasons why it is not advisable to use steel wool for cleaning calabashes.
2 marks
Mention three other causes of anaemia besides malnutrition.
3 marks
SECTION B (20 Marks)
You are at home for your half term holiday.
a) Giving reasons, describe how you would launder a white cotton handkerchief
used by a person with a cold. (8½marks)
b) Thoroughly clean a plastic comb. (6½ marks)
c) Thoroughly clean a formica table. (5 marks)
20 marks
a) Giving a reason in each case, suggest four nutrient whose intake should
be increased during pregnancy. (8 marks)
b) List eight reasons why babies cry. (8 marks)
c) State two ways of preventing infection in a baby through the umbilical cord. (2 marks)
d) How do we prevent the following. (2 marks)
i) Nappy rash
ii) Prickly heat.
3 marks