MCQs
Which of the following is NOT an essential function of a home?
a) Protecting from weather
b) Raising the status in society
c) Providing entertainment only
d) Promoting family interaction
c) Providing entertainment only
HIV/AIDS spreads through air, water, or food.
False
_______ is a state of discomfort where the normal functioning of the body is affected.
Disease
What term refers to substances like dust, dirt, chemicals, and industrial waste that cause pollution?
Pollutants
Disease
Disease is a state of discomfort where the normal functioning of the body is affected.
Which of the following diseases is caused by poor lifestyle choices?
a) Influenza
b) Diabetes
c) Tuberculosis
d) Chickenpox
b) Diabetes
Pollution can only be caused by man-made processes.
False
_______ is the process of burning waste in furnaces to avoid harmful gas release.
Incineration
What is the process of drying items like cushions, rugs, and pillows in sunlight called?
Airing
Pollution
Pollution is the addition of any substance that makes the environment impure and harmful to living beings.
What is the primary purpose of ventilation in a home?
a) To make the house warmer
b) To circulate fresh air and remove moisture and bad smells
c) To increase noise in the house
d) To cool down the house in the winter
b) To circulate fresh air and remove moisture and bad smells
Direct sunlight in the kitchen should be avoided as it kills germs.
False (Direct sunlight should be encouraged in the kitchen.)
A _______ is a type of disease caused by poor lifestyle choices, such as diabetes and heart disease.
Lifestyle disease
What is the term for water that is safe for drinking and human consumption?
Potable
Communicable Disease
A disease that spreads from one person to another through contact or other means, such as air or water.
Which of the following methods is best for cleaning floors in the home?
a) Scrubbing with vinegar
b) Dry dusting
c) Sweeping and mopping with soap solution
d) Wiping with a damp cloth only
c) Sweeping and mopping with soap solution
Using multi-use furniture and light colours on walls helps make small homes appear more spacious.
_______ is the ability of the body to fight a particular disease.
Immunity
What type of ventilation is achieved by placing windows on opposite sides of a room to allow air to flow across?
Cross ventilation
Immunity
Immunity is the body's ability to fight or resist diseases, often through antibodies produced by white blood cells.
Which of the following is a way to reduce water pollution?
a) Wash clothes in rivers
b) Keep water sources clean
c) Defecate in rivers
d) Throw garbage into rivers
b) Keep water sources clean
Recycling and reusing waste help in controlling soil pollution.
True
In order to prevent dirt from entering the house, one can use special _______ for indoor use.
Footwear
What cells in the body produce antibodies to fight germs and diseases?
White blood cells
Sanitation
Sanitation refers to activities that prevent the spread of diseases and maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the environment.