Home Economics for 1st Year is the official Class 11 textbook published by the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB), Lahore, for FA students. This is a combined 2020-21 edition covering both Class 11 and Class 12 in one book, split into Paper A (Class 11) and Paper B (Class 12). This page covers the Paper A syllabus for Class 11.
For FA students, Home Economics Paper A builds practical, everyday knowledge — from understanding child growth to managing a home and applying basic design principles. This book explains each topic in simple Urdu, helping students revise clearly before their Intermediate Part 1 board exam.
Book Overview
- Class: 11 (1st Year, Intermediate Part 1)
- Subject: Home Economics — Paper A
- Category: FA
- Board: Punjab Board (PCTB, Lahore)
- Authors: Mr. Sagheer Azia, Mrs. Kishwar Aslam, Ms. Saeeda Ghani, Mrs. Zubaida Zaheer
- Publisher: Maktaba Uloom-e-Islamia, Lahore
- Edition: 3rd Edition, August 2020 (2020-21 session)
- Total Chapters: 13 (Paper A: Child Development and Family Relations, Home Management, Related Art)
- Medium: Urdu
- Format: PDF
Note: This is a combined Class 11-12 Home Economics textbook. This page covers the Paper A (Class 11) portion. For Paper B (Class 12) topics, see the Home Economics Class 12 FA page.
Chapter List
Chapter 1 – Child Growth and Development (بچوں کی نشوونما)
Explains how heredity and environment together shape a child’s physical growth, describes the head-to-foot and center-outward patterns of development, and covers the basic stages of growth from birth onward.
Chapter 2 – Concept of Self and Personality Development (ذات کا تصور اور شخصیت کی نشوونما)
Explains how a child’s sense of self forms and the factors that shape personality development during early childhood.
Chapter 3 – Family and Interpersonal Relations (خاندان اور افراد خانہ کے باہمی تعلقات)
Covers the relationships between family members and how these interactions affect a child’s upbringing.
Chapter 4 – Understanding and Guiding Children (بچوں کو سمجھنا اور ان کی رہنمائی کرنا)
Explains practical approaches parents and caregivers can use to understand children’s behavior and guide them positively.
Chapter 5 – Introduction and Objectives of Home Management (انتظام خانہ داری کا تعارف و مقاصد)
Defines home management and explains its key objectives for running a household efficiently.
Chapter 6 – Resources and Means (وسائل و ذرائع)
Covers the human and material resources available to a family and how they can be used effectively.
Chapter 7 – Fatigue and its Effects (تھکن اور اس کے اثرات)
Explains the causes of fatigue during household work and practical ways to reduce its effects.
Chapter 8 – Estimating Income and Expenditure (تخمینہ آمدنی و خرچ)
Covers how to plan and budget household income against expenses.
Chapter 9 – Health Protection (صحت کی حفاظت)
Discusses basic practices for maintaining health and hygiene within the home.
Chapter 10 – First Aid at Home (گھر میں فوری طبی امداد)
Covers basic first-aid steps for common household emergencies.
Chapter 11 – Use of Art Principles at Home (گھر میں آرٹ کے اصولوں کا استعمال)
Explains how design and art principles can be applied to make the home more functional and attractive.
Chapter 12 – Design (ڈیزائن)
Introduces the basic meaning and types of design.
Chapter 13 – Design and its Elements (ڈیزائن اور اس کے عناصر)
Covers the core elements of design such as line, shape, colour, and texture.
Download Home Economics Class 11 FA Book PDF (PCTB)
Click the button below to download the complete Home Economics 11-12 PDF for free. This combined book includes both Paper A (Class 11) and Paper B (Class 12) — the file opens in a new tab and is ready to read or save on any device.
⬇ Download PDFWho Should Read This
FA students following the Punjab Board (PCTB) syllabus in Class 11 / 1st Year who have chosen Home Economics need this book for their Paper A topics. It also suits students who want a simple, Urdu-medium explanation of child development, home management, and basic art principles.
Applicable Boards
PCTB (Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board), Lahore, publishes this Home Economics book mainly for Punjab Board FA students. Since Home Economics syllabus can vary by province, students from other boards should confirm their own curriculum before using this edition for exam preparation.
FAQs
Is this Home Economics book for FA students?
Yes. This is the official Class 11 (1st Year) Home Economics Paper A book for FA students under the Punjab Board (PCTB) syllabus.
Is this the complete book or only Class 11?
This PDF is a combined Class 11-12 Home Economics textbook. This page focuses on the Paper A (Class 11) chapters — Child Development, Home Management, and Related Art.
Is this the latest edition?
Yes. This is the 3rd edition, published in August 2020 (2020-21 session) by Maktaba Uloom-e-Islamia, Lahore.
Is this book available in Urdu?
Yes. This Home Economics Class 11 book is written entirely in Urdu medium, as prescribed by PCTB.
Where can I find the Class 12 (Paper B) chapters of this book?
The Class 12 Paper B topics (Food and Nutrition, Textiles and Clothing) are covered on our separate Home Economics Class 12 FA page, using the same combined PDF.