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Question 1Health Education

According to the WHO definition studied in Health Education, health is best described as which of the following?

  1. A complete state of physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease Correct answer.
  2. Freedom from infection achieved through vaccination and hygiene
  3. The absence of any diagnosed disease or physical disability
  4. The ability to perform vigorous physical activity without fatigue

Explanation

The WHO constitution defines health positively as physical, mental and social well-being rather than only the absence of illness. This definition is the foundation of the health triangle taught in the Punjab matric syllabus. It reminds students that a person free of disease may still be socially or mentally unhealthy.

Question 2Health Education

In the communicable disease chain, which link is broken when a person washes hands before eating?

  1. The causative agent
  2. The mode of transmission Correct answer.
  3. The portal of entry
  4. The susceptible host

Explanation

Handwashing removes germs from the hands so they cannot travel from contaminated surfaces or faeces to the mouth. This breaks the transmission link between the reservoir and the new host. The agent and the host remain unchanged; only the route of spread is interrupted.

Question 3Health Education

Which nutrient is the body's most concentrated source of energy per gram and also carries the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K?

  1. Carbohydrate
  2. Dietary fibre
  3. Protein
  4. Fat Correct answer.

Explanation

Fat supplies about 9 kilocalories per gram, roughly double that of carbohydrate or protein. It also acts as the transport medium for vitamins A, D, E and K. This is why some fat in the diet is essential, though excess saturated fat raises health risks.

Question 4Health Education

A 14-year-old student wants to reduce the risk of iron-deficiency anaemia. Which food choice best supports this aim?

  1. A diet consisting mainly of refined sugar and sweets
  2. White bread and polished rice taken at every meal
  3. Strong tea taken with each main meal
  4. Green leafy vegetables and jaggery eaten with a vitamin C source Correct answer.

Explanation

Green leafy vegetables and jaggery are rich in iron, and vitamin C improves absorption of non-haem iron. This combination is practical and locally available in Punjab. The other choices either lack iron or actively reduce its absorption.

Question 5Health Education

Which of the following is classified as a water-borne disease?

  1. Tuberculosis
  2. Malaria
  3. Ringworm
  4. Cholera Correct answer.

Explanation

Cholera spreads when drinking water or food is contaminated with infected faeces. It is therefore a classic water-borne disease. The other options spread by air droplets, mosquito bites and direct skin contact respectively.

Question 6Health Education

A community health worker finds mosquito larvae breeding in stored water tanks. Which control measure directly targets this stage of the mosquito life cycle?

  1. Installing wire mesh on windows
  2. Using mosquito repellent cream at night
  3. Spraying adulticide in living rooms
  4. Covering tanks and emptying stagnant water Correct answer.

Explanation

Larvae develop in standing water, so covering tanks or removing stagnant collections destroys the breeding site. This is source reduction and is the most effective anti-larval measure. The other measures act against adult mosquitoes.

Question 7Health Education

Which vitamin deficiency causes night blindness, and which food is the richest local source of that vitamin?

  1. Vitamin K deficiency; green vegetables
  2. Vitamin D deficiency; sunlight exposure
  3. Vitamin A deficiency; carrots and green leafy vegetables Correct answer.
  4. Vitamin C deficiency; citrus fruits

Explanation

Vitamin A is needed to form rhodopsin in the retina, and its deficiency causes night blindness and later xerophthalmia. Carrots and green leafy vegetables are rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. This is a common nutrition-deficiency question in the matric syllabus.

Question 8Health Education

Which of the following best describes personal hygiene as taught in Health Education?

  1. The study of the structure of the human body
  2. Treatment given in hospital after an illness has developed
  3. Practices an individual follows daily to keep the body clean and prevent disease Correct answer.
  4. Government programmes for building public toilets

Explanation

Personal hygiene covers daily self-care such as bathing, brushing teeth, washing hands and wearing clean clothes. Its purpose is to prevent infection and maintain well-being. It is distinct from medical treatment, public sanitation programmes and anatomy.

Question 9Health Education

A student brushes the teeth twice daily and visits a dentist for regular check-ups. Which health problem is this practice mainly intended to prevent?

  1. Night blindness
  2. Anaemia
  3. Dental caries and gum disease Correct answer.
  4. Rickets

Explanation

Brushing removes plaque and food debris that feed bacteria causing dental caries and gingivitis. Regular dental check-ups allow early treatment of cavities. The other conditions are nutritional or systemic and are not prevented by oral hygiene.

Question 10Health Education

Which statement about the safe disposal of human excreta is correct for preventing disease?

  1. Excreta should be buried near a drinking-water source for convenience
  2. Excreta should be thrown into the village pond
  3. Excreta should be disposed of in a sanitary latrine away from water sources Correct answer.
  4. Excreta should be left in open fields to dry in sunlight

Explanation

Sanitary latrines isolate faeces from flies, water and human contact, breaking the faecal-oral transmission route. Placing them away from wells and ponds protects drinking water from contamination. Open defecation and disposal in water spread pathogens such as those of cholera and typhoid.

Question 11Health Education

Which of the following is a primary risk factor for non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension?

  1. Adequate sleep of eight hours
  2. Regular brisk walking
  3. Drinking safe, boiled water
  4. A diet high in salt, sugar and saturated fat Correct answer.

Explanation

Excess salt, sugar and saturated fat raise blood pressure, body weight and blood glucose over time. These are established risk factors for hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Physical activity, sleep and safe water are protective, not risky.

Question 12Health Education

A student reports feeling persistently sad, losing interest in studies and sleeping poorly for several weeks. Which action is most appropriate according to school mental-health guidance?

  1. Take unprescribed sleeping tablets from a friend
  2. Stop attending school to avoid stress completely
  3. Ignore the symptoms and hope they resolve on their own
  4. Discuss the problem with a trusted teacher, counsellor or parent and seek help Correct answer.

Explanation

Persistent low mood, loss of interest and sleep disturbance are warning signs of depression that need supportive counselling and, if needed, professional assessment. Sharing the problem with a trusted adult is the recommended first step. Ignoring symptoms, avoiding school or self-medicating can worsen the condition.

Question 13Health Education

Which of the following describes the correct first-aid action for a minor superficial burn?

  1. Cool the area with clean running water for about ten to twenty minutes Correct answer.
  2. Rub toothpaste or oil over the burnt area
  3. Burst any blisters that form immediately
  4. Apply ice directly to the burnt skin

Explanation

Cooling with clean running water limits tissue damage and relieves pain in a superficial burn. After cooling, the area should be covered with a clean, non-stick dressing. Ice, toothpaste and oil damage tissue, and blisters should never be burst.

Question 14Health Education

In first aid, the letters ABC of resuscitation stand for which sequence?

  1. Alert, Bleeding, Compression
  2. Air, Bandage, Care
  3. Airway, Breathing, Circulation Correct answer.
  4. Assessment, Bandage, Cooling

Explanation

The ABC sequence reminds a rescuer to check and clear the Airway, then confirm Breathing, then assess Circulation and control severe bleeding. It ensures the most life-threatening problems are handled first. The order reflects the body's most urgent needs.

Question 15Health Education

Which of the following is the most reliable way to prevent the spread of respiratory infections in a crowded classroom?

  1. Attending class even with a high fever
  2. Keeping windows closed to avoid dust
  3. Sharing water bottles and handkerchiefs among classmates
  4. Covering the mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing and ensuring ventilation Correct answer.

Explanation

Respiratory droplets spread infection when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Covering the mouth and nose and allowing fresh air to circulate reduces droplet concentration indoors. Sharing personal items and attending class while febrile increase transmission.

Question 16Health Education

Which statement about immunisation is correct?

  1. Vaccines are unnecessary once a child has recovered from one infection
  2. Vaccines provide lifelong protection against every disease with a single dose
  3. Vaccines work by exposing the body to a weakened or inactivated antigen to build immunity Correct answer.
  4. Vaccines cure a disease after symptoms have already appeared

Explanation

A vaccine introduces a harmless form of the antigen so the immune system produces antibodies and memory cells. Later exposure to the real pathogen then triggers a rapid protective response. Vaccines are preventive, not curative, and most require multiple doses and boosters.

Question 17Health Education

A student argues that because a disease is not visible, it cannot be serious. Which reasoning best corrects this misconception in the context of health education?

  1. Symptoms are the only reliable sign of disease
  2. Visible injuries are always more dangerous than internal conditions
  3. Many serious conditions such as hypertension and early diabetes are silent for years Correct answer.
  4. Disease becomes serious only when it is communicable

Explanation

Hypertension and early diabetes often produce no symptoms while quietly damaging organs. Screening and healthy habits therefore matter even when a person feels well. Visible injury is not a measure of severity, and non-communicable diseases can be equally dangerous.

Question 18Health Education

Which of the following is an example of a social determinant of health rather than a biological factor?

  1. Genetic inheritance of a blood disorder
  2. A person's age in years
  3. Access to safe drinking water and sanitation in the neighbourhood Correct answer.
  4. The presence of a chronic hormonal disorder

Explanation

Social determinants are the living conditions into which people are born and live, such as water supply, sanitation and housing. These conditions shape exposure to disease and access to care. Genetics, age and hormonal disorders are biological factors.

Question 19Health Education

Which practice best supports safe food handling in a school canteen?

  1. Storing cooked food uncovered at room temperature for several hours
  2. Using the same unwashed knife for raw meat and salad
  3. Tasting food with a finger to check freshness
  4. Keeping raw and cooked foods separate and reheating food thoroughly Correct answer.

Explanation

Separating raw and cooked foods prevents cross-contamination, and thorough reheating kills bacteria that multiply in stored food. These are core principles of food hygiene. Uncovered storage, shared unwashed utensils and finger-tasting all introduce contamination.

Question 20Health Education

Which of the following correctly pairs a disease with its causative organism type?

  1. Malaria caused by a virus
  2. Cholera caused by a fungus
  3. Ringworm caused by a bacterium
  4. Tuberculosis caused by a bacterium Correct answer.

Explanation

Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a bacterium. Malaria is caused by a protozoan parasite, ringworm by a fungus and cholera by a bacterium. Correctly matching disease to organism guides prevention and treatment.

Question 21Health Education

A village records a sudden rise in cases of diarrhoea after flooding. Which explanation is the most likely epidemiological link?

  1. Flood water improved hygiene by washing away waste
  2. Flood water contaminated drinking sources with faecal pathogens Correct answer.
  3. Flooding reduced mosquito breeding and so caused diarrhoea
  4. Flooding increased vitamin D synthesis in residents

Explanation

Floods mix sewage with drinking-water sources, so faecal pathogens reach the mouth and cause diarrhoea. This is a classic water-borne outbreak pattern after flooding. The other explanations are biologically implausible.

Question 22Health Education

Which statement about the role of exercise in health is most accurate?

  1. Exercise only benefits the muscles and has no effect on mental health
  2. Regular moderate exercise improves cardiovascular fitness and reduces stress Correct answer.
  3. Exercise should be avoided by adolescents to save energy for growth
  4. Exercise replaces the need for a balanced diet entirely

Explanation

Regular moderate activity strengthens the heart, improves lung capacity and releases endorphins that reduce stress. It also helps maintain healthy body weight and blood sugar. Exercise is beneficial for adolescents and complements, rather than replaces, a balanced diet.

Question 23Health Education

Which of the following best explains why exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life?

  1. Breast milk is cheaper than any other food and so is preferred economically
  2. Breast milk provides antibodies and complete nutrition for the infant Correct answer.
  3. Breast milk prevents all childhood diseases permanently
  4. Breast milk is needed because infants cannot digest anything else

Explanation

Breast milk supplies balanced nutrients and maternal antibodies that protect against infection during early infancy. It is also hygienic and always at the right temperature. Economic savings are a secondary benefit, and no food prevents all disease permanently.

Question 24Health Education

A school plans a health programme. Which combination of activities best reflects the principles of health promotion?

  1. Health education, a clean environment and involvement of students in hygiene activities Correct answer.
  2. Only distributing medicines to sick students
  3. Restricting all sports to prevent injuries
  4. Punishing students who fall ill

Explanation

Health promotion combines education, supportive environments and community participation so that healthy choices become easy. Involving students builds ownership and lasting habits. Medicine distribution treats illness but does not promote health, and punishing or restricting activity is counterproductive.

Question 25Health Education

Which of the following is the correct method for controlling houseflies in a school kitchen area?

  1. Spraying insecticide directly on cooked food
  2. Leaving food waste open to attract flies away from cooked food
  3. Covering food, disposing of waste in closed bins and using fly-proof screens Correct answer.
  4. Allowing stagnant water to collect near the kitchen

Explanation

Flies breed in exposed waste and organic matter, so closed bins and covered food remove breeding and feeding sites. Fly-proof screens prevent entry into food areas. Insecticide on food is dangerous, and stagnant water and open waste encourage breeding.

Question 26Health Education

Under the health education syllabus, which nutrient group is the body's main source of quick energy and should not replace a balanced meal?

  1. Vitamins such as those in green vegetables
  2. Proteins such as pulses and eggs
  3. Carbohydrates such as wheat roti and rice Correct answer.
  4. Minerals such as iron and calcium

Explanation

Carbohydrates are the body's cheapest and quickest source of energy and form the bulk of a balanced Punjabi diet through wheat, rice and maize. Proteins, vitamins and minerals perform building and regulating roles rather than supplying bulk energy, so they cannot substitute for the energy-giving food group.

Question 27Health Education

A student eats only fried snacks and cold drinks at break time every day. Which nutritional problem is most directly indicated by this habit?

  1. Deficiency of iron leading to anaemia
  2. Deficiency of carbohydrates in the diet
  3. Excess intake of fat and sugar with low protective nutrients Correct answer.
  4. Excess intake of dietary fibre

Explanation

Fried snacks and sweetened drinks are dense in fat and refined sugar but poor in vitamins, minerals and fibre, so this pattern gives excess energy with little protection. Anaemia and fibre deficiency arise from lacking iron-rich or fibre-rich foods, which is not the pattern described.

Question 28Health Education

Which statement correctly describes the composition of a balanced diet as taught in Health Education?

  1. It contains only the food group that supplies energy
  2. It supplies all nutrients in the proportions the body needs Correct answer.
  3. It consists mainly of protein-rich foods
  4. It avoids all fats and carbohydrates

Explanation

A balanced diet supplies energy-giving, body-building and protective foods in proportions suited to age, sex and activity. No single food group can meet all needs, and complete avoidance of fats or carbohydrates would itself create deficiency.

Question 29Health Education

A 14-year-old girl in a Punjab village feels tired and pale and is found to have low haemoglobin. Which dietary advice is most appropriate?

  1. Increase intake of green leafy vegetables, jaggery and pulses with vitamin C-rich foods Correct answer.
  2. Increase intake of polished white rice and sugar
  3. Increase intake of butter and ghee only
  4. Reduce all pulses and legumes from the diet

Explanation

Iron-deficiency anaemia responds to iron-rich foods such as green leafy vegetables, jaggery and pulses, and vitamin C aids iron absorption. Polished rice, sugar and pure fat are poor in iron, and removing pulses would worsen the deficiency.

Question 30Health Education

Which statement about the health effects of tobacco use is accurate?

  1. Tobacco use improves stamina during sports
  2. Tobacco use is a major risk factor for cancers and heart disease Correct answer.
  3. Chewing tobacco is a safe alternative to smoking
  4. Smoking harms only the lungs and no other organ

Explanation

Tobacco in smoked or smokeless form is a leading preventable cause of cancer, heart disease and lung disease. It affects many organs and reduces, rather than improves, physical performance.

Question 31Health Education

A student is offered a cigarette by friends at a village fair. Which response best reflects refusal skills taught in health education?

  1. Take it but throw it away later
  2. Accept it once to avoid embarrassing the friends
  3. Say no firmly, give a clear reason and leave the situation Correct answer.
  4. Argue aggressively with the friends

Explanation

Refusal skills involve a firm, clear 'no', a stated reason such as health or sport, and removing oneself from the pressure situation. Accepting even once creates risk of continued use, while aggression can escalate conflict without protecting the student.

Question 32Health Education

Which statement best explains why alcohol consumption is especially harmful for adolescents?

  1. Their bodies metabolise alcohol faster than adults
  2. Their brains and livers are still developing and more vulnerable to damage Correct answer.
  3. Alcohol supplies essential minerals to the body
  4. Alcohol has no effect on young people

Explanation

During adolescence the brain and liver are still maturing, so alcohol can impair memory, learning and organ function more than in adults. Alcohol provides energy without nutrients and does affect young people, so the other claims are false.

Question 33Health Education

Which of the following best describes the term 'health' as defined in the Health and Physical Education syllabus?

  1. The absence of any visible injury
  2. A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being Correct answer.
  3. The ability to run fast and lift heavy weights
  4. Freedom from infectious disease only

Explanation

Health is understood as complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease. Fitness and freedom from infection are components or aspects of health, but neither alone defines it.

Question 34Health Education

A student keeps a first-aid box at home. Which set of items is most appropriate for a basic home first-aid kit?

  1. Cooking oil, soap and a comb
  2. Antiseptic, sterile gauze, adhesive plaster, bandage and scissors Correct answer.
  3. Only painkillers and a thermometer
  4. Pesticide spray and kerosene

Explanation

A basic kit needs materials to clean wounds and dress them, such as antiseptic, sterile gauze, adhesive plaster, bandage and scissors. Painkillers alone cannot dress a wound, and household or pesticide items are harmful in a first-aid box.

Question 35Health Education

A player collapses on the field and is not breathing normally. Which action should come first while help is being called?

  1. Place the player in a sitting position
  2. Give the player water to drink
  3. Begin chest compressions and rescue breaths as trained Correct answer.
  4. Wait for the player to recover on his own

Explanation

When normal breathing is absent, CPR with chest compressions and rescue breaths must start immediately while emergency help is summoned. Giving water or sitting the person up risks choking and delays life-saving action.

Question 36Health Education

A student twists an ankle during a school match and the joint swells. Which immediate management is correct?

  1. Apply a hot water bottle and massage the joint
  2. Wrap the ankle as tightly as possible without checking circulation
  3. Rest, apply cold compress, compress the joint and elevate it Correct answer.
  4. Make the student run to test the ankle

Explanation

Acute soft-tissue injury is managed with rest, ice, compression and elevation to limit swelling and pain. Heat, massage and continued activity increase bleeding into the tissue, and over-tight wrapping can cut off circulation.

Question 37Health Education

Which practice most effectively prevents worm infestation in school children?

  1. Walking barefoot on moist soil
  2. Wearing shoes, washing hands before meals and keeping nails short Correct answer.
  3. Sharing towels and combs with classmates
  4. Drinking untreated pond water

Explanation

Intestinal worms spread through contaminated soil and hands, so footwear, hand washing and short clean nails break the transmission route. Sharing personal items, untreated water and barefoot walking all increase exposure to infective stages.

Question 38Health Education

Which statement about the spread of tuberculosis is correct?

  1. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes Correct answer.
  2. It spreads mainly through contaminated food and water
  3. It spreads only through mosquito bites
  4. It spreads by touching furniture

Explanation

Pulmonary tuberculosis spreads by airborne droplets released when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It is not a food-borne, contact-from-furniture or vector-borne disease, so those routes do not describe its main transmission.

Question 39Health Education

A community reports several cases of jaundice in one locality. Which preventive measure is most directly relevant?

  1. Using a mosquito net at night
  2. Spraying insecticide in bedrooms
  3. Avoiding all physical exercise
  4. Ensuring safe drinking water and safe food handling Correct answer.

Explanation

Jaundice in outbreak form is commonly linked to hepatitis A and E spread through contaminated water and food, so safe water and hygienic food handling are the direct measures. Insecticide and mosquito nets target vector-borne diseases such as malaria, which are unrelated.

Question 40Health Education

Which statement correctly describes the purpose of a school health service?

  1. To punish students who fall ill during school hours
  2. To sell medicines to students for profit
  3. To screen students for health problems and promote healthy school conditions Correct answer.
  4. To replace the family doctor permanently

Explanation

School health services aim to detect health problems early, provide first aid and promote a healthy school environment. They support, but do not replace, family medical care, and they are not a disciplinary or commercial service.

Question 41Health Education

Which statement about the health of adolescent girls is most accurate?

  1. Menstrual hygiene has no bearing on reproductive health
  2. Anaemia and poor nutrition during adolescence affect later pregnancy outcomes Correct answer.
  3. Adolescent girls need no special nutrition beyond that of young children
  4. Iron needs fall sharply during adolescence

Explanation

Adolescence is a period of rapid growth and, for girls, of reproductive maturation, so anaemia and poor nutrition at this stage raise risks in later pregnancy. Iron needs rise rather than fall, and menstrual hygiene directly affects reproductive health.

Question 42Health Education

Which statement best explains why iodised salt is recommended in daily cooking?

  1. It replaces the need for vegetables
  2. It adds extra protein to the diet
  3. It makes food taste sweeter
  4. It prevents iodine deficiency disorders such as goitre Correct answer.

Explanation

Iodine is needed for thyroid hormone production, and its deficiency causes goitre and impaired mental and physical development. Iodised salt supplies this mineral but adds no protein and cannot replace protective foods.

Question 43Health Education

A student with a bleeding cut on the arm is being helped. Which step is correct after washing hands and putting on gloves if available?

  1. Leave the wound open and uncovered
  2. Wash the wound with kerosene
  3. Press a clean cloth or sterile gauze firmly on the wound Correct answer.
  4. Rub the wound with soil to stop bleeding

Explanation

Direct firm pressure with a clean cloth or sterile gauze controls bleeding and protects the wound from contamination. Soil, kerosene and leaving the wound open all introduce infection risk and fail to control bleeding.

Question 44Health Education

Which of the following correctly explains the term 'epidemic'?

  1. An unexpected rise in cases of a disease above the usual level in a community Correct answer.
  2. A disease occurring at a constant low level in a population
  3. A disease that affects only one individual
  4. A disease that has been completely eradicated

Explanation

An epidemic is a rise in disease cases above the expected level in a defined community and time. A constant low background level is called endemic, while a single case or an eradicated disease does not fit the definition.

Question 45Health Education

A school wants to reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases among students. Which combination of measures is most appropriate?

  1. Discouraging all outdoor games
  2. Screening only for infectious diseases
  3. Daily physical activity, healthy canteen food and anti-tobacco education Correct answer.
  4. Providing sweets and cold drinks at every break

Explanation

Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease are reduced by regular activity, healthy diet and avoiding tobacco. Sugary foods, inactivity and screening only for infections do nothing to address these lifestyle risks.

Question 46Health Education

Which statement about the effect of regular physical exercise on the body is most accurate?

  1. It causes permanent joint damage in all adolescents
  2. It weakens the heart by overworking it
  3. It strengthens the heart, muscles and bones and improves mood Correct answer.
  4. It reduces the need for sleep entirely

Explanation

Regular exercise strengthens the heart, builds muscle and bone, helps control weight and improves mental well-being. It does not weaken the heart, remove the need for sleep or cause permanent joint damage when performed sensibly.

Question 47Health Education

A student says that since his grandfather lived to 90 despite smoking, smoking is harmless. Which reasoning best addresses this claim?

  1. The grandfather must have been lying about smoking
  2. The claim is correct because age proves health
  3. One exception does not disprove the statistical risk shown across large populations Correct answer.
  4. Smoking is harmless if a person feels healthy

Explanation

Health risks are established from patterns across large groups, and individual exceptions do not cancel the raised risk of disease. Feeling healthy does not mean smoking is harmless, and accusing the grandfather is not a reasoned response.

Question 48Health Education

Which statement correctly describes the role of the mid-day meal scheme in school health?

  1. It is meant only to give students extra pocket money
  2. It provides a hot cooked meal that improves nutrition and school attendance Correct answer.
  3. It provides only packaged sweets to students
  4. It replaces the need for a balanced diet at home

Explanation

The mid-day meal provides a cooked nutritious meal at school, helping to meet daily nutrient needs and encouraging attendance, especially for disadvantaged children. It supplements, rather than replaces, home nutrition and is not a cash or sweets distribution scheme.

Question 49Health Education

A family stores drinking water in a wide-mouthed pot kept uncovered near the kitchen door. Which change most improves the safety of this water?

  1. Store the water in a shallow open tray
  2. Keep the pot open so that sunlight purifies it
  3. Keep the pot covered and use a ladle to draw water Correct answer.
  4. Add more water to the pot every day without cleaning it

Explanation

Covering the storage vessel and drawing water with a ladle prevents dust, flies and hands from contaminating it. Topping up without cleaning and open storage allow contamination and breeding of organisms, so those changes worsen safety.

Question 50Health Education

Which statement about immunisation records and the school is correct?

  1. The card should be thrown away after the first dose
  2. The school can replace missing doses with home remedies
  3. Parents should keep the child's immunisation card and share it with the school when asked Correct answer.
  4. Immunisation records are needed only for adults

Explanation

The immunisation card documents doses received and helps the school and health worker identify missing doses. It is a lifelong record that should be preserved, and no home remedy can substitute for a vaccine dose.