Health and Hygiene Quiz

Maya is visiting a friend who has a cold. Which action will best protect Maya from catching the cold?

1. Sharing utensils with her friend.
2. Avoiding handwashing because colds are not affected by germs.
3. Staying in close contact to show support.
4. Washing her hands after leaving her friend’s house.

Answer: (d) Washing her hands after leaving her friend’s house.

Look at these two children: Child A eats vegetables, sleeps 8 hours, and exercises every day. Child B eats only fast food, stays awake late at night, and doesn’t exercise. Which child is likely to have more energy during the day?

1. Child A
2. Child B
3. Both will have the same amount of energy
4. Neither will have enough energy

Answer: (a) Child A

Tom wants to become more flexible and stronger. Which activity should he choose?

Answer: (b)

What would happen if a person does not change their clothes after sweating a lot?

1. Their body will stop sweating.
2. The clothes will absorb all the bacteria.
3. The bacteria will multiply, causing body odour.
4. Sweat will dry, leaving the skin completely clean.

Answer: (c) The bacteria will multiply, causing body odour.

Which of the following is a benefit of playing sports or doing physical exercises?

1. It makes you body warm.
2. It makes your muscles big and heavy.
3. It prevents you from getting any injuries.
4. It boosts your immune system, helping you stay healthy.

Answer: (d) It boosts your immune system, helping you stay healthy.

Here is a graph showing the amount of waste produced by three people in a week. Which person produces the most non-biodegradable waste in a week?

1. Person A
2. Person B
3. Person C
4. They all produce the same amount

Answer: (a) Person A

Carefully read the given passage and answer the following questions. Stay Fresh and Clean: Tips for a Healthy Body Personal cleanliness is important for keeping our bodies healthy and feeling good. Washing our hands, keeping our nails trimmed and clean, brushing our hair, and wearing clean clothes are all part of personal cleanliness. By taking care of our bodies, we prevent germs from spreading and keep ourselves looking and feeling our best. Regularly cleaning our body parts helps avoid infections and unpleasant smells. It also makes us feel fresh and confident every day. Identify the INCORRECT statement related to the image below.

1. Trimming nails regularly helps prevent infections.
2. Long nails should be cleaned often to avoid dirt buildup.
3. Nails should be trimmed only when they are visibly dirty.
4. Keeping nails short and clean is important for personal hygiene.

Answer: (c) Nails should be trimmed only when they are visibly dirty.

Carefully read the given passage and answer the following questions. Stay Fresh and Clean: Tips for a Healthy Body Personal cleanliness is important for keeping our bodies healthy and feeling good. Washing our hands, keeping our nails trimmed and clean, brushing our hair, and wearing clean clothes are all part of personal cleanliness. By taking care of our bodies, we prevent germs from spreading and keep ourselves looking and feeling our best. Regularly cleaning our body parts helps avoid infections and unpleasant smells. It also makes us feel fresh and confident every day. Select the option that DOES NOT correctly classify the activity based on personal cleanliness.

1. Hand washing – Removes germs, Nail trimming – Keeps nails neat, Brushing hair – Prevents hair from tangling
2. Wearing clean clothes – Prevents body odor, Brushing teeth – Keeps teeth clean, Washing hands – Helps spread germs
3. Hand washing – Prevents illness, Nail trimming – Prevents infections, Brushing hair – Keeps hair looking tidy
4. Washing hands – Removes dirt and germs, Wearing clean clothes – Helps keep skin healthy, Brushing teeth – Prevents cavities

Answer: (b) Wearing clean clothes – Prevents body odor, Brushing teeth – Keeps teeth clean, Washing hands – Helps spread germs

Carefully read the given passage and answer the following questions. Protecting Our Environment for a Healthier World Cleanliness in our surroundings is essential for keeping our environment healthy and beautiful. Clean surroundings help prevent diseases and make our neighbourhoods pleasant to live in. However, some actions like throwing garbage on the streets, using too much polythene, and spitting in public places can make our surroundings dirty and unhealthy. Polythene is harmful because it doesn’t decompose quickly, causing pollution. Garbage lying around can attract flies and pests, spreading diseases. It’s our responsibility to keep our surroundings clean by disposing of waste properly, avoiding polythene, and encouraging others to do the same. Clark notices garbage lying around her school playground. Which of the following actions should Clark take to improve cleanliness?

1. Pick up the garbage and throw it in the trash can.
2. Push the garbage into a corner and leave it there.
3. Burn the garbage to get rid of it quickly.
4. Wait for someone else to clean it up.

Answer: (a) Pick up the garbage and throw it in the trash can.

Carefully read the given passage and answer the following questions. Protecting Our Environment for a Healthier World Cleanliness in our surroundings is essential for keeping our environment healthy and beautiful. Clean surroundings help prevent diseases and make our neighbourhoods pleasant to live in. However, some actions like throwing garbage on the streets, using too much polythene, and spitting in public places can make our surroundings dirty and unhealthy. Polythene is harmful because it doesn’t decompose quickly, causing pollution. Garbage lying around can attract flies and pests, spreading diseases. It’s our responsibility to keep our surroundings clean by disposing of waste properly, avoiding polythene, and encouraging others to do the same. Your street is full of garbage, and it rains heavily. What is likely to happen if the garbage is not cleaned?

1. The garbage will float away and clean itself.
2. The garbage may block drains and cause waterlogging.
3. The garbage will decompose and turn into fertile soil.
4. The garbage will be washed away and cleaned by the rain.

Answer: (b) The garbage may block drains and cause waterlogging.