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Personal health care - class-VII

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Mark the method by which you can take care of your nails.

  1. Avoid using low quality nail polish and nail polish remover.

  2. Apply emollients.

  3. Both A and B.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
We should take care of our nails by : 
  • Keeping fingernails dry and clean. This prevents bacteria from growing under your fingernails. Practice good nail hygiene. Use sharp manicure scissors or clippers. Use moisturizer and emollients. Apply a protective layer. Avoid using low-quality nail polish and nail polish remover. Hence, the method by which you can take care of your nails is by Avoid using low-quality nail polish and nail polish remover and Apply emollients. 
 So, the correct answer is 'both A and B'.

Maintaining personal hygiene is important because

  1. Lack of oral hygiene causes oral thrush and dental caries.

  2. Poor personal hygiene may causes foul smelling.

  3. Poor personal hygiene affects the appearance of an individual.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • The Importance of Good Personal Hygiene is for the maintaining of personal hygiene as it is necessary for many reasons like for personal, social, health, psychological or simply as a way of life. 
  • Keeping a good standard of hygiene helps to prevent the development and spread of infections, illnesses and bad odours. Hence, Maintaining personal hygiene is important because Lack of oral hygiene causes oral thrush and dental caries, Poor personal hygiene may cause foul smelling and Poor personal hygiene affects the appearance of an individual.
 So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

What causes tooth decay?

  1. Acid

  2. Alkaline

  3. Caffeine

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, including bacteria in your mouth, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks, levels of acid in food and not cleaning your teeth well. 
  • Cavities and tooth decay are among the world's most common health problems.  
  • Sugar isn't the only culprit when it comes to tooth decay. High levels of acid in everyday foods and drinks can be just as harmful. From oranges to wine, high-acid foods and drinks can wear away your teeth, causing decay, sensitivity and discolouring. Hence,  Acid causes tooth decay.
  So, the correct answer is 'acid'.

Massage of skin improves

  1. Digestion

  2. Blood circulation

  3. Excreation

  4. Respiration


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • Massage helps to reduce tension in the skin and adjoining tissues as well as increasing its circulation and improve its nutrition.
  •  Massage can help to re-moisturize and soften dry skin. Increases sebum (natural oils produced by your skin) production, helping improve your skin's suppleness. Hence, Massage of the skin improves Blood circulation.
 So, the correct answer is 'Blood circulation'.

How should one take care of their nose and ear?

  1. The discharges from the nose and ear are common and it should be removed frequently.

  2. Clean the nose and ear once a month.

  3. Should always apply pressure to remove dry materials from the nose and ear. It can be removed by wet cloth or cotton.

  4. Do not use sharp objects to remove wax from the ear. It may tear the tympanic membrane and cause hearing impairment.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • We should take care of our nose and ear by: 
Clean your ear and nose regularly. Cotton buds and salt water are simple yet effective for cleaning and washing your nostrils and use of the sharp object for cleaning of ear and nose should be avoided. Maintain a good humidity level. Avoid dusty rooms. Avoid cigarette smoke. Hence, one should take care of their nose and ear by not using sharp objects to remove wax from the ear. It may tear the tympanic membrane and cause hearing impairment. 
So, the correct answer is 'Do not use sharp objects to remove wax from the ear. It may tear the tympanic membrane and cause hearing impairment'.

What does a yellow traffic light signify?

  1. Stop immediately

  2. Move fast

  3. Stop if you can do so, safely

  4. Slow down


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Yellow traffic light is a warning that a red light is soon to follow.  In most cases, yellow lights mean “slow down,”

Alcohol and driving is a problem because:

  1. The police might catch you

  2. Your brain becomes smaller

  3. It reduces your reaction time

  4. Your brain stops working


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Alcohol causes less concentration on driving. It can hinder the ability to make rational decisions. coordination is reduced between eyes,hands,legs.

What does a green traffic light signify?

  1. Stop immediately

  2. slow down

  3. move at permissible speed

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C

For emergency, call _____ for ambulance service.

  1. 100

  2. 101

  3. 108

  4. 103


Correct Option: C

Pedestrians should cross the road _______________.

  1. anywhere

  2. near the signal

  3. at zebra crossing

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Always cross between the studs or over the zebra markings, do not cross at the side of the crossing or on the zigzag lines, as it can be dangerous.

What precautions measures should be taken while driving?

  1. Wearing a seat belt

  2. Do not drive fast

  3. Do not talk on phone while driving

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The important measures to be taken while driving is:

i) Wearing a seatbelt is a must.
ii) Rash driving should be avoided.
iii) Speaking on mobile phones while driving is prohibited.
So the correct option is D.

Drivers shall drive their vehicles on the ______ side.

  1. right

  2. left

  3. centre

  4. any side


Correct Option: B

Healthy individuals are________ to diseases.

  1. More prone

  2. At high risk

  3. Strongly affected

  4. Less prone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Generally, healthy individuals are not prone to diseases. Being healthy is concerned with pure and fresh living which is generally free from any disease or viral infections. Therefore, (d) is the correct answer.

________ is important for growth and development.

  1. Sleep

  2. Mobile phones

  3. Televisions

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sleep is an essential component to maintaining health. In children, sleep is also vital for growth and development. Therefore, (a) is the correct answer.

A normal human being requires sleep for ______ hours.

  1. 11-14

  2. 14-18

  3. 7-9

  4. 7-11


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A normal person needs 7-9 hours of sleep to have a healthy life. Therefore, (c) is the correct answer.

A person needs .......... hours of sleep to maintain health.

  1. 11-14

  2. 14-18

  3. 7-9

  4. 7-11


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A normal person needs 7-9 hours of sleep to have a healthy life because less than this can alters insulin resistance, which is associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Various other risk factors are associated with deprived sleeping conditions like obesity. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

An individual is prone to ............................ due to inadequate sleep.

  1. Fever

  2. Strong bones

  3. Diabetes

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lack of sleep can lead to a number of issues in an individual. These include stress, increased risk of diabetes, heart problems and obesity. Therefore, (c) is the correct answer. 

First Aid kit should contain?

  1. Cotton Wool

  2. Medicines

  3. Bandages

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

First kit is very important in cases of emergency. It contains various things like cottoon wool, medicines, bandages which helps in wound dressing, minor cuts etc. it helps to control bleeding and reduces the risk of infection.

Identify the types of accidents.

  1. Road accidents

  2. Electric shock

  3. Falling from bed

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Accidents are the mishaps which occurs due to  unfavorable circumstances. Road accidents are nowadays a common accidents which is caused due to  carelessness towards road safety rules. Following traffic rules, using of helmet can prevent the road accidents. 

Electric shocks are caused due to transfer of electricity with the help of conductor. It is fatal as it may cause nerve disorder, skin burn, paralysis and death. It can be prevented by using nonconductors like wood and rubber while coming in direct contact with electricity.
So, the correct answer is option B.

Basal metabolic rate is minimum energy required during

  1. Work

  2. Walking

  3. Rest

  4. Sitting


Correct Option: C

To avoid electric shock people should wear .......... footwear while working with electric circuits. 

  1. Leather

  2. Rubber

  3. Plastic

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Electricity is a produced by the continuous flow of charge. It requires medium to flow from one body to another. The substance through which it can pass are known as conductors and the substance through which it cannot pass are known as insulators. Water is good conductor while rubber is a bad conductor of electricity.

In order to avoid the electric shock, rubber slippers should be used as it is a good insulator.
So, the correct answer is option B.

Wearing helmet is the precautionary measures to avoid electric shock.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Electricity is a produced by the continuous flow of charge. It requires medium to flow from one body to another. The substance through which it can pass are known as conductors and the substance through which it cannot pass are known as insulators. Water is good conductor while wood is a bad conductor of electricity. Wearing helmet is not precautionary measures to avoid electric shock as the helmet is made up of metal which is a good conductor of electricity.

Which of the following is/are traffic rules for kids?

  1. Always walk on the footpath

  2. Use Zebra crossing

  3. Never stick out hand of a moving vehicle

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

What does a red traffic light signify?

  1. Stop

  2. Move fast

  3. Slow down

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Traffic Signals

RED—A red signal light means STOP

Erythroblastosis foetalis is a disease in which

  1. adult has severe anaemia and jaundice

  2. foetus do not survive due to erythrocyte blast

  3. foetus is suffering from blood cancer

  4. foetus has severe anaemia and jaundice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Erythroblastosis fetalis is a condition which arises when a female is rhesus negative and the mail is Rh positive.
It causes the death of the foetus within the womb or just after birth.
The child from such a couple inherits the Rh positive trait from the father. 
The Rh-positive red blood corpuscles of a foetus in the womb enter the blood of the mother where the development of Rh antibodies takes place as the mother's blood is rhesus negative it causes more harm to her. 
These antibodies along with the mother's blood on reaching the fetal circulation cause the clamping of fetal RBC. The first child is born normal because by that time the number of antibodies in mothers that remain lesser but they increase with successive pregnancy
So, the correct option is 'foetus has severe anaemia and jaundice'
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