HSC/IV/10 Student's Copy
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Pre-CBCS
4th Semester
HOME SCIENCE
Human Development (Childhood)
Full Marks 55
Time 2½ hours
PART A—OBJECTIVE
Marks 20
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
SECTION—A
Marks 5
Tick the correct answer in the brackets provided 1×5=5
1. Heredity provides the raw material from which a person is made. How the
material is moulded, and what becomes depend chiefly on
society
family
environment
peers
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2. Harmful substances such as drugs or radiation that invade the womb and
result in birth defects are called
teratogens
estrogens
rubella
syphilis
3. A newborn infant is coated with white substance known as
malia
vernix
cradle cap
lanugo
4. Emotions during early childhood are
basic
intense
subdued
confused
5. In late childhood, children's self-evaluation becomes more
positive
negative
realistic
imaginative
SECTION—B
Marks 15
Write short notes on any three of the following 5×3=15
1. Genetic inheritance
2. Episiotomy
3. Different kinds of reflexes
4. Meaning of physical development
5. Meaning of social development
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PART B—DESCRIPTIVE
Marks 35
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
1. Define human development. What are the principles of human
development?
OR
Write about the influences of heredity on the growing child. 7
2. What are the different stages of the pre-natal development? 7
OR
What are the conditions that affect pre-natal development? 7
3. Describe the social development of an infant. 7
OR
Write the development pattern of motor skill in an infant. 7
4. Discuss physical development during early childhood. 7
OR
Explain social development during the pre-school years. 7
5. Describe the common forms of social behavior which develop in late
childhood. 7
OR
Explain the developmental changes in emotions during late childhood. 7