Home Economics for Class 7 is part of the official Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB) syllabus, covering 10 chapters across 100 pages. It introduces core Home Economics topics: food and nutrition, clothing, family relationships, art and design, and decision making, and is available here in both Urdu medium and an older English medium edition.
For Class 7 students, this book builds everyday life skills that come up in exams: managing food and money, caring for clothes, and understanding family roles. The chapter summaries and important questions on this page make it easier to revise a topic quickly before class tests or the annual exam.
Book Overview
| Class | 7 |
| Subject | Home Economics |
| Medium | Urdu Medium (English Medium old version also available) |
| Board | Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB) |
| Author | Mrs. Ayesha Adnan (Subject Specialist, Home Economics) |
| Total Chapters | 10 |
| Total Pages | 100 |
| Format | PDF (Free Download) |
Chapter List
Chapter 1: Understanding Home Economics (ہوم اکنامکس کو سمجھنا)
This chapter defines Home Economics using Nickel and Dorsey’s definition: a combination of goals, resources, and decision-making processes tied to running a home. It explains that Home Economics is not one subject but five combined together, Food and Nutrition, Clothing and Textiles, Human Development and Family Studies, Art and Design, and Home Management, and shows how these areas connect, using the example of a family meal that involves cooking, table decor, and choosing linen colours all at once.
Important Questions:
- How did Nickel and Dorsey define Home Economics? As a combination of goals, resources, and decision-making processes in running a home, all connected to each other.
- Name the five subjects that make up Home Economics. Food and Nutrition, Clothing and Textiles, Human Development and Family Studies, Art and Design, and Home Management.
- Give an example of how the different areas of Home Economics connect. Preparing and serving a meal is part of Food and Nutrition, but choosing the dinnerware, flower arrangement, and tablecloth colour brings in Art and Textiles too.
- Is Home Economics considered a science or an art? Both — it combines the scientific management of resources and needs with the art of home decoration and design.
Chapter 2: Food and Nutrition Planning (غذائی انتظام و اقسام)
This chapter covers food management, from the basic rules of planning a household’s food budget to menu planning and its importance. It explains how a family’s nutritional needs differ by age, health, and activity level, and looks at common food myths and misconceptions that can affect what a family chooses to eat.
Important Questions:
- What is menu planning? Deciding in advance what meals a family will eat, so food, budget, and nutritional needs are all planned together.
- Why do food needs differ across family members? Because nutritional requirements depend on a person’s age, health condition, and level of physical activity.
- Give an example of a common food myth mentioned in this chapter. That drinking milk causes weight gain, which the chapter identifies as a misconception rather than a fact.
- What role does income play in food management? A family’s food budget and the quality of food purchased depends on how much income is available.
Chapter 3: Food Preparation (اشیاء خوردنی کی تیاری)
This chapter defines purchasing as spending money to meet needs or wants, and stresses that a wise homemaker buys only what is needed rather than following trends. It groups cooking techniques into three broad categories, including dry cooking methods like grilling, baking, and roasting, and explains safety practices to follow in the kitchen.
Important Questions:
- What is the definition of purchasing given in this chapter? Spending part of one’s income to acquire needed items, whether to meet a need or a want.
- Into how many groups are cooking methods divided? Three broad groups, based on whether the method uses dry heat, moisture, or a combination of both.
- What is grilling? Cooking food indirectly over fire, placing it on a grill so that fat drains away while it cooks.
- What is baking? Cooking food with dry heat, usually uncovered in a pre-heated oven, used for cakes, biscuits, and bread.
Chapter 4: Family and Child Development (خاندان اور بچے کی نشوونما)
This chapter defines the family and traces its life cycle from marriage through the arrival and growth of children. It explains each stage of the family life cycle and highlights the family’s role in a child’s development, along with the responsibilities each family member holds toward the household.
Important Questions:
- What marks the beginning of a family life cycle? Marriage, followed by an increase in family size with the arrival of children.
- What is the family life cycle? The series of stages a family passes through, from formation through the growth and eventual independence of its members.
- Why is family important in a child’s development? It provides the environment, support, and guidance a child needs to grow physically, mentally, and emotionally.
- What responsibilities does an individual have towards their family? Contributing to the household’s wellbeing, supporting other members, and fulfilling their role within the family structure.
Chapter 5: Family Relations (خاندانی تعلقات)
This chapter defines family relationships as the bonds and connections between all members of a household, from spouses and children to grandparents and extended relatives. It explains why these relationships matter, since marriage starts a family and society itself is built up from individual families, and looks specifically at the parent-child bond and relationships between siblings.
Important Questions:
- How does this chapter define family relationships? The bonds, connections, and ties among all members of a family, including spouses, children, and extended relatives.
- Why is the family called the basic unit of society? Because society is built up from individual families, and each member’s role within the family matters to the wider community.
- What relationships does this chapter focus on within the family? The relationship between parents and children, and the relationship between siblings.
- In our society, who is often treated with the same respect as a parent? Uncles and aunts are often given a status similar to that of parents.
Chapter 6: Clothing Planning (کپڑوں کی منصوبہ بندی)
This chapter explains why planning clothing purchases matters, covering the principles that guide good clothing decisions and how to shop wisely for weather and occasions. It builds on the idea that thoughtful planning, rather than impulse buying, helps a family get the most value from its clothing budget.
Important Questions:
- Why is clothing planning important? It helps a family choose the right clothes for their needs, weather, and occasions without wasting money.
- What guides good clothing purchase decisions? The principles of clothing planning, which consider budget, need, and suitability for the season or occasion.
- What should clothing purchases be based on, according to this chapter? Actual need and planning, rather than following trends without thinking.
- What two factors should influence what clothes a person buys? The weather and the occasion the clothing is needed for.
Chapter 7: Clothing Care and Protection (کپڑوں کی دیکھ بھال اور حفاظت)
This chapter covers how to keep clothes in good condition, including proper washing, drying, and ironing methods. It also explains how to protect woollen and heavier garments specifically, and what can go wrong, like bad odour or damage, when clothes are stored carelessly.
Important Questions:
- Why is clothing care important? Proper care keeps clothes usable for longer and protects the money spent on them.
- What happens if clothes are stored carelessly? They can develop problems like bad odour or damage over time.
- What should be done with clothes after washing and drying? They should be folded and arranged properly in their place or in a cupboard.
- Which type of clothes need special protection according to this chapter? Woollen and heavier clothes need specific care and protection methods.
Chapter 8: Art and Design (آرٹ اور ڈیزائن)
This chapter defines design as simply the structure or form of an object, and breaks it down into its basic elements, starting with line as the most fundamental part of any design. It explains how lines combine to form shapes, how colour is divided into primary, secondary, and intermediate types, and how these elements come together in everyday home decor.
Important Questions:
- What does the word “design” mean, as explained in this chapter? It refers to the outline or structure of any object.
- What is the most basic element of design? Line, since different lines combine to build the shape and structure of any design.
- How are shapes formed? When two or more lines meet at any angle, they form a shape.
- Into how many types is colour divided in this chapter? Three types: primary colours, secondary colours, and intermediate colours.
Chapter 9: Values and Objectives (اقدار اور مقاصد)
This chapter defines values and goals and explains their different types and importance in daily life, along with design principles like balance and emphasis used in home decoration. It shows how values, goals, and resources are connected, since the resources available to a family shape which goals are realistic and how they are pursued.
Important Questions:
- How many types of balance are mentioned in this chapter? Two types: formal (symmetrical) balance and informal (asymmetrical) balance.
- What is needed to successfully apply the principle of emphasis in decoration? Simplicity and planning, so the right part of a design is highlighted without overdoing it.
- How are values, goals, and resources related? The resources a family has available influence which goals it can set and how it works toward them.
- Give an example of using an object’s own beauty as decoration. A naturally beautiful vase does not need flowers added to it; it can be used as a decorative piece on its own.
Chapter 10: Decision Making (فیصلہ سازی)
This chapter defines decision making as a mental process built on judgement, foresight, and experience, where one path is chosen from several options. It explains why good decisions matter, since they affect a family’s finances, health, and future, and breaks the decision-making process into steps, starting with clearly analysing the problem before searching for a solution.
Important Questions:
- How is decision making defined in this chapter? A mental process, involving judgement, foresight, and experience, through which one option is chosen from several possible paths of action.
- Why are good decisions important at the family level? They affect the household’s finances, health, and the future wellbeing of its members.
- What is the first step in the decision-making process? Analysing the problem clearly, understanding its causes before looking for a solution.
- What should guide a person when making an important decision? Careful thought, consultation with others, and weighing all the relevant factors rather than acting on impulse.
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This textbook is for Class 7 students studying Home Economics under Punjab Board. It suits both Urdu medium students, who make up the main edition, and English medium students, who can use the older English edition linked above. It is a useful revision tool while preparing for class tests and the annual exam.
Applicable Boards
This textbook is published by Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB) and is taught in all Punjab Board affiliated schools. Students from Federal Board and other provincial boards studying a similar Home Economics syllabus may also find it useful.
FAQs
Is this book for Class 7 Home Economics students?
Yes, this is the official Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board Home Economics textbook for Class 7, covering all 10 chapters of the current syllabus.
Is an English medium version also available?
Yes, an older English medium edition is available for download alongside the current Urdu medium edition, both linked on this page.
Is this the latest edition?
The Urdu medium edition is the current PCTB edition for Class 7; the English medium edition is an older version kept available for students who prefer it.
Does this page include chapter-wise important questions?
Yes, each chapter above includes a short summary and four important questions with answers, drawn from the book, for quick revision.
How many chapters does this book have?
The book has 10 chapters, from Understanding Home Economics through Decision Making, spread across 100 pages.
Who is the author of this book?
Mrs. Ayesha Adnan, Subject Specialist in Home Economics at the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board, Lahore.