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Download Solution PDFFirst home science college was established in which state ?
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UP TGT Home Science 2021 Official Paper
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Option 1 : New Delhi
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Home Science:
- A study of science that includes food and nutrition, extension education, clothing and textile, human development, resource management and other scientific fields is known as 'home science.'
Explanation:
New Delhi:
- Home science, sometimes known as domestic science, domestic craft, or domestic economy, was introduced into several schools and universities during the British era.
- The first college to offer home science was Lady Irwin College in Delhi in 1932.
Thus, first home science college was established in Delhi.
Additional Information
Uttar Pradesh:
- The Agricultural Institute of Allahabad started offering a Home Science Diploma programme in 1935.
- It was given university department rank in 1945.
Punjab:
- In 1961, the Government Home Science College Chandigarh was founded.
Chennai:
- In 1938, Madras University began offering degrees in home science.
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