A Home Science student plans to start a tiffin service after seeing local demand. What should be done first?

Correct answer: Assess customer need cost and capacity

The first step in starting a small service is careful planning. An entrepreneur should understand whether people really need the service, what expenses will arise, and whether the available time, skills, money, and facilities are sufficient. This prevents avoidable loss and helps make a practical decision before accepting orders or spending heavily.

Here, assessing customer need, cost, and capacity is the best first action, so option A is correct. Demand tells the student whom to serve and how much may be sold. Cost shows whether the price can cover expenses, while capacity shows how many meals can be prepared reliably. The other choices describe careless, unrealistic, or poor-quality behaviour.