MPSC Main - Home Science Syllabus
Updated on: Mar 20, 2013
Paper I
Food Science, Human nutrition, Clothing & Textiles
| Standard : Degree in Home Science | Total Marks : 200 |
| Nature of Paper : Conventional Type | Duration : 3 Hours |
| Note : | 1) | Answers to this paper must be written in English only |
| 2) | This paper will test the candidate's ability to comprehend, to analyse, to interpret, to criticise and to appraise subject matter related to the topics/sub- topics mentioned below. | |
| 3) | It is expected from candidates to study the latest and recent developments and happenings pertaining to the topics/sub- topics mentioned below. |
| Section - A (Marks : 50) | ||
| 1) | Food Science and Food Processing : | |
| .01) | Food groups; Food processing methods and its effects. Energy value of foods and energy expenditure of individuals. | |
| .02) | Principles and methods of food preservation, food spoilage and food poisoning. | |
| .03) | Food adulteration, quality control, quality standards, Sensory evalution of foods, sanitation and safety of foods, packaging of processed food. | |
| .04) | Quantity Cookery: Large scale preparation, delivery & service of food, Cost Control, Accounting. | |
| 2) | Human Nutrition : | |
| .01) | Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins - Definition, classification, digestion, metabolism, water balance, acid base equilibrium. | |
| .02) | Balanced diet. Recommended Dietary Allowances for Indians. Meal planning for various age groups, Nutrition, Exercise and Physical fitness. | |
| .03) | Nutritional disorders, etiology, symptoms treatment, prevention & prophylactic measures and dietary management. | |
| Section - B ( Marks : 50 ) | ||
| 3) | Diet Therapy : | |
| .01) | Therapeutic adaptation of normal diets, Dietary management of underweight, overweight, fevers, infections, | |
| .02) | Dietary management of diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, liver diseases and renal disorders; Role of dietary fiber & antioxidant in the management of diseases | |
| .03) | Nutrition, dietary management and counseling for other health conditions-arthritis, cancer & HIV/AIDS etc. | |
| 4) | Community Nutrition : | |
| .01) | Assessment of nutritional status, prevention of malnutrition among vulnerable groups. Food and Nutrition security. | |
| .02) | Current nutritional problems in India and measures to combat them. Food and Nutrition Policy and National nutrition programs. | |
| .03) | Nutrition education and developing nutrition educational program, dietary counseling. | |
| Section - C ( Marks : 50 ) | ||
| 5) | Textile Science : | |
| .01) | Fiber to fabric: stages and technological processes in textile manufacture; | |
| .02) | Identification of textile fibers and blends, textile finishes, fabric geometry and geometric factors. | |
| .03) | Detergents and laundering of fabrics; laundry equipments: use and care; stain removal, dry cleaning, disinfection and storage of clothes. | |
| 6) | Textile Designing : | |
| .01) | Principles of textile designing: classification and design development, Computer aided textile designing. Weaving principles and basic weaves. Dyeing and printing. | |
| .02) | Selection of textile design for apparel, home furnishing and other household articles. | |
| .03) | Traditional Indian textiles, costumes and embroideries. | |
| Section - D (Marks : 50) | ||
| 7) | Clothing Construction : | |
| .01) | Clothing construction, requirements and factors in selection, care and use of clothing for different age groups and activities. | |
| .02) | Equipment and accessories used in clothing construction; wardrobe planning, Fashion designing, fashion illustration. | |
| .03) | Consumer textiles, consumer behaviour. | |
| 8) | Apparel Manufacturing : | |
| .01) | Garment industry: planning, banking credit and support; | |
| .02) | Factory and labour laws, trade globalisation and its impact. | |
| .03) | Retailing and merchandising: concepts and principles; marketing trends, sale promotion techniques; export and import procedures. | |
Paper II
Human Development, Extension and Family Resource Management
| Standard : Degree in Home Science | Total Marks : 200 |
| Nature of Paper : Conventional Type | Duration : 3 Hours |
| Note : | 1) | Answers to this paper must be written in English only |
| 2) | This paper will test the candidate's ability to comprehend, to analyse, to interpret, to criticise and to appraise subject matter related to the topics/sub- topics mentioned below. | |
| 3) | It is expected from candidates to study the latest and recent developments and happenings pertaining to the topics/sub- topics mentioned below. |
| Section - A (Marks : 50) | ||
| 1) | Child Development : | |
| .01) | Heredity, environment and other factors influencing child development; prenatal and postnatal care of mother and child. Infant stimulation, development and growth promotion. | |
| .02) | Early childhood care and education: objectives and maintenance of ECCE centres. Values of play for young children. Physical, motor, cognitive and language development and fostering creativity in children with special needs identification, education and rehabilitation; behavioural problems in children. | |
| .03) | Rights of children, child abuse, girl child education. | |
| 2) | Youth Development : | |
| .01) | Late childhood and adolescent development. Pubertal growth and related developmental changes. | |
| .02) | Sex education; self concept and personality development. | |
| .03) | Problems of adolescents, guidance and counseling for adolescents. | |
| Section -B (Marks : 50) | ||
| 3) | Marriage & Family Relationships : | |
| .01) | Preparation for marriage; goals and adjustments in marriage and family life;family life cycle stages, role of families in socialisation and transmission of cultural values | |
| .02) | Marital harmony, planned parenthood, premarital and marital counseling; family disorganisation. | |
| .03) | Government policies, schemes and programmes for children, women and family welfare. | |
| 4) | Adulthood & Ageing : | |
| .01) | Changing needs and challenges of senior citizens in India, midlife changes. | |
| .02) | Mental health and well-being. | |
| .03) | Intergenerational interaction: role of families and educational institutions. | |
| Section C (Marks : 50) | ||
| 5) | Family Resource Management : | |
| .01) | Concepts and principles of management; time and energy management, work simplification. Decision making processes. | |
| .02) | Housing and building materials, important features of house planning, housing schemes of Government and other agencies. | |
| .03) | Household equipment, uses, care and safety aspects. | |
| .04) | Environmental issues and protection and conservation. | |
| 6) | Family Finance and Consumer Education : | |
| .01) | Family finance, budgeting, records and account keeping, planning forfamily's financial security. | |
| .02) | Consumer education: consumer rights, responsibilities, protection. | |
| Section - D (Marks : 50) | ||
| 7) | Interior Design : | |
| .01) | Principles of art and design, application for interior designing, interior space planning. Computer aided interior designing. | |
| .02) | Selection and arrangement of furniture, fixtures and furnishing - flooring and floor coverings; kitchen layout. | |
| 8) | Extension Management : | |
| .01) | Communication: functions, channels, skills, models and barriers. Preparation and use of Audio visual aids in communication, use of information technology in communication. | |
| .02) | Leadership: concept, qualities, significance of leadership development. | |
| .03) | Role of extension agencies for planning and implementing community programms. Impact of information technology on quality of life of family and community, community participation and resources mobilisation. | |
| .04) | Social marketing, entrepreunial skills and entrepreneurship development. Role of women entrepreneur in social and economic development, Government policies and recent programmes for empowerment of women. | |