Malaria is a disease that is spread by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes lay eggs in stagnant water. Which of the following method(s) would help in controlling the growth of mosquitoes?
(i) Taking medicines that prevent malaria.
(ii) Put a thin layer of oil on the surface of stagnant water.
(iii)Keeping the surroundings dry and clean.
(iv) Spraying chemicals that kill insects and mosquitoes.
Important Questions on Health and Hygiene
Fill in the blank with the right word.
The diseases passed on from one person to another are called _____ diseases. (communicable/ non-communicable)
| Safety | Sun | Seed | Bigger | mosquitoes |
Complete the table.
For each of the deficiency diseases, write the name of the nutrient that the person is deficient in and what foods the person should eat.
| Deficiency disease | A nutrient that is deficient | Foods to be eaten |
| i. Night blindness | ||
| ii. Rickets | ||
| iii. Anaemia | ||
| iv. Beriberi | ||
| v. Scurvy |
Unscramble the words below:
1. iitmimaounzn
2. saeesid
3. eobaummcincl
4. ivcacsne
5. hydbsraetoacr
Choose the right word and fill in the blank:
The bite of a _____ (leech/mosquito) can cause malaria.
