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Lesson 3 - Need of Environmental Cleanliness

1. Put a tick (√) if the statements is correct and a cross (×) if it is wrong.

Answer 👉

a. √

b. ×

c. √

d. √

e. √

2. Write answers to the following questions.

a. What is called environment?

Answer 👉 Environment refers to the surroundings or conditions in which an individual, plant, or animal lives.

b. Why do we need to clean the environment? Write any three reasons.

Answer 👉 We need to clean the environment for the following reasons:

To prevent the spread of diseases caused by germs and bacteria present in dirty environments.
To maintain a healthy and fresh environment, which is necessary for our well-being.
To preserve the beauty and natural resources of the environment for the benefit of future generations.

c. What things are to be done to manage the wastes increased together with developmental works?

Answer 👉 To manage the wastes increased together with developmental works, the following things can be done:

Proper waste management practices such as segregation of waste at the source, recycling, and safe disposal.
Implementing strict laws and regulations to prevent littering and illegal dumping of wastes.
Encouraging people to reduce waste generation through awareness campaigns and education programs.

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Lesson 4- Solid Wastes

1. Put a tick (√) if the statements is correct and a cross (×) if it is wrong.

Answer 👉

a. ×

b. ×

c. √

d. √

e. √

2. Match column ‘A’ with column ‘B’.

Answer 👉

(a) Weeds - is decaying waste

(b) Waste - pollutes the environment

(d) Iron - does not decay

3. Write answers to the following questions.

a. What is called solid waste?

Answer 👉 Solid waste is any discarded material that is not liquid or gas and can include garbage, rubbish, construction and demolition debris, and industrial waste.

b. Write the names of any five wastes produced at school.

Answer 👉 Some of the wastes produced at school could include paper, food waste, plastic bottles, used pens and pencils, and broken or outdated electronic equipment.

c. How does the environment is get littered? Mention any two causes.

Answer 👉 The environment gets littered when people improperly dispose of their waste, such as throwing trash on the ground or into bodies of water. Two causes of littering could be lack of education on proper waste disposal methods and lack of access to proper waste disposal facilities.

d. How is compost fertilizer made?

Answer 👉 Compost fertilizer is made by collecting biodegradable waste materials such as food scraps, yard waste, and dead leaves in a compost bin or pile. The materials are then mixed together and allowed to decompose over time, usually several weeks or months, until they turn into a nutrient-rich soil amendment that can be added to gardens or used in agriculture.

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Lesson 5 Balanced Diet

1. Complete the following sentences choosing the right word from the brackets.

Answer 👉

a. We should always eat balanced diet.

b. Carbohydrates is found in rice.

c. Balanced diet makes our body healthy.

d. Children and pregnant woman should always eat nutritious food.

2. Put a tick (√) if the statement is correct and a cross (×) if it is wrong.

Answer 👉

a. ×

b. √

c. ×

3. Answer the following questions.

a. What type of diet is called balanced diet?

Answer 👉 A diet that contains the right amount of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, fats, minerals, and water as per the body's requirement is called a balanced diet.

b. Prepare the list of food that gives energy to body.

Answer 👉 Foods that give energy to the body are carbohydrates and fats. The following is a list of food that gives energy to the body:

Rice
Maize
Wheat
Barley
Buckwheat
Millet
Potatoes
Sweet foods
Oil
Ghee
Meat

c. Write any five food stuff found in our countryside.

Answer 👉 Five foodstuffs found in our countryside are:

Vegetables (such as pumpkin, cucumber, and tomato)
Fruits (such as mango, papaya, and guava)
Pulses (such as lentils and beans)
Seeds (such as mustard and sesame)
Milk and milk-related products (such as yogurt and cheese)

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Lesson 6 - Causes of Malnutrition and Preventive Measures

1. Match column ‘A’ with column ‘B’.

Answer 👉

(a) Night Blindness ( ) is caused due to the lack of vitamin ‘A’.

(b) Anaemia ( ) is caused due to the lack of iron.

(d) Communicable disease ( ) can transfer from one person to another.

2. Put a tick (√) if the statement is correct and a cross (×) if it is wrong.

Answer 👉

a. × (People suffering from malnutrition can be underweight or overweight, depending on the type of malnutrition.)

b. × (The lack of vitamin A causes night blindness.)

c. × (Washing the rice several times does not destroy nutrients, but it can remove some of the vitamins and minerals. It is better to wash the rice once and then cook it in a measured amount of water.)

d. √ (Eating nutritious food is important for maintaining good health.)

e. × (Cooking vegetables for a long time can cause loss of nutrients. Vegetables should be cooked until they are tender but not overcooked.)

3 Answer the following questions.

a. What is malnutrition?

Answer 👉 Malnutrition is a condition where the body does not get the required amount of nutrients like carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

b. What types of food should we eat to be protected from night blindness?

Answer 👉 To be protected from night blindness, we should eat foods that contain vitamin A like green vegetables, ripe fruits, carrots, pumpkin, stinging nettle, milk, ghee, fish, liver, etc.

c. Write any five ways to be prevented from malnutrition.

Answer 👉 Five ways to be prevented from malnutrition are:

Eating a balanced diet containing carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
Eating fresh fruits and vegetables, and avoiding junk food.
Drinking enough water to keep the body hydrated.
Breastfeeding infants for at least two years.
Getting vaccinated against communicable diseases.

d. Write any five things to be paid attention to while cooking food.

Answer 👉 Five things to be paid attention to while cooking food are:

Do not waste the water used to wash the rice or gruel, put it in pulse or cooked vegetables.
Avoid eating stale food.
Do not cook green vegetables for a long time.
Do not put too much spice and oil in food.
Cut the vegetables and fruits only after washing them properly with clean water.

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Lesson 7 - Communicable Diseases

1. Match the diseases with their symptoms.

Answer 👉

Diseases ----------Symptoms

(a) Measles ( ) red spots appear.

(b) Whooping cough ( ) having continuous cough.

(d) Chickenpox ( ) bubbles with water appear.

(e) Cholera ( ) having stool like ‘rice water’.

2. Answer the following questions.

a. What is communicable disease?

Answer 👉 A communicable disease is an illness caused by a pathogenic microorganism, such as a virus, bacterium, or parasite, that can be transmitted from one person to another or from animals to humans.

b. Write the names of any five non-communicable diseases.

Answer 👉 Examples of non-communicable diseases include diabetes, cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and osteoporosis.

c. What are the symptoms of tuberculosis?

Answer 👉 The symptoms of tuberculosis can include a persistent cough that lasts three weeks or longer, chest pain, coughing up blood or sputum, fatigue, fever, chills, night sweats, and loss of appetite.

d. Write any five causes of being affected by disease.

Answer 👉 Five causes of being affected by disease include poor hygiene, exposure to infectious agents such as bacteria or viruses, weakened immune system, environmental factors such as pollution, and genetic factors.

e. Write the symptoms and preventive measures of whooping cough.

Answer 👉 The symptoms of whooping cough (also known as pertussis) include severe coughing fits, followed by a high-pitched "whoop" sound when the person breathes in, vomiting, and exhaustion. The preventive measures for whooping cough include vaccination, avoiding contact with infected individuals, washing hands regularly, and covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

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Lesson 8 - HIV and AIDS

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1. Put a tick (√) if the statement is correct and a cross (×) if it is wrong.

Answer 👉

a. ×

b. √

c. √

d. √

2. Write answers to the following questions.

a. Write the full form of HIV and AIDS.

Answer 👉 The full form of HIV is Human Immunodeficiency Virus and the full form of AIDS is Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

b. Write the symptoms of HIV and AIDS.

Answer 👉 The symptoms of HIV and AIDS can include fatigue, weight loss, frequent infections, night sweats, fever, diarrhea, skin rashes, and swollen glands.

c. Write the ways of being protected from HIV and AIDS.

Answer 👉 Ways to protect oneself from HIV and AIDS include practicing safe sex, using condoms, not sharing needles or other injection equipment, getting tested regularly, and taking medications to prevent HIV transmission.

d. Write five ways where HIV and AIDS can not transfer.

Answer 👉 HIV and AIDS cannot be transmitted through activities such as hand shaking or playing together, using the same toilet or eating together, hugging, using the same comb, soap, or clothes, being bitten by mosquitoes, and taking care of infected people.

e. How does HIV transfer from one person to another? Write the way.

Answer 👉 HIV can transfer from one person to another through unsafe sexual intercourse with an infected person, sharing needles or other injection equipment that has been contaminated with HIV-infected blood, receiving a blood transfusion from an HIV-infected person, or through mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding.

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Lesson 9 - Let’s be Safe from Accidents

1. Fill in the blanks choosing the correct words from the box given.

property and people, rules, conscious, destruction, accidents

Answer 👉

a. Accidents cause destruction of property and people.

b. We should be conscious while working to be safe from accidents.

c. Adopting the safety measures while working or playing protects from accidents.

d. We should follow the road rules while crossing the road.

2. Write answers to the following questions.

a. What is meant by accident and protection?

Answer 👉 An accident is an unexpected and undesirable event that causes harm or injury to people, animals, or property. Protection refers to measures taken to prevent accidents and ensure safety.

b. What measures are to be adopted to be safe from accidents?

Answer 👉 To be safe from accidents, we need to adopt safety measures such as following traffic rules, being cautious while walking on slippery surfaces, avoiding playing with sharp objects, and using protective gear while working with dangerous machinery or chemicals.

c. What are the advantages of protection from accidents? Write any four.

Answer 👉 The advantages of protection from accidents are:

It prevents injury, loss of life, and damage to property.
It reduces medical and hospital expenses.
It improves productivity by reducing absenteeism and downtime.
It promotes a culture of safety and responsibility.

d. List the accidents that can occur in classroom.

Answer 👉 Accidents that can occur in the classroom include falling off a chair, getting hit by a ball, tripping over a backpack, and getting burned by hot liquids or chemicals.

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Lesson 10 - Caution and First Aid

1. How can the first aid be carried out in the following accidents? Write.

Answer 👉

a. Serious wounds and injuries:

In case of serious wounds and injuries, the first step is to make the patient lie down and rest. The wounds should be cleaned with mild hot water and soap, and then covered with a clean cloth bandage. The patient should be taken to a health post or hospital for further treatment. If there is heavy bleeding, direct pressure should be applied to the wound using a clean cloth or bandage until medical help arrives.

b. Snakebite:

If someone is bitten by a poisonous snake, they should be prevented from moving and a tight bandage should be tied just above the bitten spot to prevent the venom from spreading. The bandage should not be too tight, as this could cut off blood flow to the affected limb. The person should be taken to the nearest medical facility as soon as possible for further treatment. It is important to identify the type of snake, if possible, to determine the appropriate antivenom to use.

2. Answer the following questions:

a. What is an accident?

Answer 👉 An accident is an unforeseen and unintentional event or occurrence that causes harm, injury, or damage to people or property.

b. What is ‘first aid’?

Answer 👉 First aid is the initial medical treatment given to someone who has been injured or taken ill suddenly, before they can be taken to a hospital or medical facility.

c. What are the advantages of first aid?

Answer 👉 The advantages of first aid include:

Preventing the condition of the patient from worsening
Saving lives by providing immediate care and preventing death
Reducing pain and suffering
Reducing the risk of long-term complications from injuries
Speeding up recovery and improving the chances of a successful treatment outcome

d. What instruments or things are to be there in the first aid box? Make a list.

Answer 👉 Instruments and things that should be in a first aid box include:

Scissors
Knife
Blade
Cotton
Bandage
Handkerchief
Soap
Paracetamol (pain reliever)
Oral rehydration solution (for dehydration)
Spirit (disinfectant)
Dettol (antiseptic)
Thermometer

e. Where is first aid carried out and why?

Answer 👉 First aid is carried out wherever an accident or medical emergency occurs, whether it is at home, in the workplace, in public spaces, or while travelling. It is important to carry out first aid as soon as possible after an accident or injury occurs, in order to provide immediate care and prevent further harm or complications.

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Lesson 11 Health Service and Community Health

1. Choose the correct words from the brackets to complete the sentences given below.

Answer 👉

a. Health workers provide health services in the countryside.

b. The institutions that provide health services are called health posts.

c. For the betterment of community health, assistance of community is required.

d. We should go to hospital for health service.

2. Decide whether the following statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’.

Answer 👉

a. False

b. True

c. False

d. False

3. Answer the following questions.

a. What is health service?

Answer 👉 Health service is the service that is obtained before and after the illness for the betterment of health.

b. What kinds of health programs are included in community health?

Answer 👉 Community health includes preventive, diagnostic, promotional and rehabilitation health programs.

c. Who has the leading role for the betterment of community health service?

Answer 👉 Health workers have the leading role for the betterment of community health service.

d. Who provides health services in community?

Answer 👉 Different institutions like hospitals, health posts, sub-health posts, primary health care center, etc. provide health services in the community. Doctors, nurses, health assistants, etc. work in these institutions and provide health services.

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Lesson 12 Let’s Enjoy the Health Service and Co-operate

1. Decide whether the following statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’.

Answer 👉

a. True

b. True

c. True

d. False

2. Answer the following questions.

a. Where should we go when we become ill?

Answer 👉 We should visit health institutions such as health posts, sub-health posts, or hospitals when we become ill.

b. Write any five services available at hospitals.

Answer 👉 Some services available at hospitals include diagnosis of illnesses, treatment, surgeries, emergency care, and rehabilitation.

c. Why is it necessary to publicize about the health services?

Answer 👉 It is necessary to publicize about the health services to create awareness among the people about the availability of health services and to encourage them to seek medical help when needed.

d. What is mobile health camp?

Answer 👉 Mobile health camp is a temporary setup of health services in a community or a remote area where people can receive health services from health professionals who travel to the location with necessary medical equipment and supplies.

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Lesson 13 - Smoking

1. Fill in the blanks with correct words.

Answer 👉

a. Smoking means the consumption of tobacco materials.

b. If pregnant women smoke, it also affects the babies in the womb.

c. Tobacco contains nearly 4000 kinds of harmful and poisonous chemicals.

d. The harmful elements in the tobacco cause diseases like: asthma, cancer, heart disease, dental diseases etc.

e. I advise my family members not to smoke.

2. Match the words in column ‘A’ with their descriptions in column ‘B’.

Answer 👉

Column ‘A’ -------Column ‘B’

(a) Dry tobacco --(c) dry tobacco consumed by chewing

(b) Cigarette------- (a) the object used to inhale smoke

(d) Cough -----------(b) the problem that appears shortly after smoking

(e) Nicotine --------(e) harmful element found in tobacco.

3. Answer the following questions in short.

a. What is smoking?

Answer 👉 Smoking is the consumption of tobacco materials by inhaling the smoke or chewing it.

b. Write any four immediate effects of smoking.

Answer 👉 Four immediate effects of smoking are coughing, bad breath, decreased appetite, and increased heart rate.

c. Write any five techniques of avoiding smoking.

Answer 👉 Five techniques of avoiding smoking are making a commitment not to smoke, keeping distance from smokers, advising family members to quit smoking if they smoke, declaring a no-smoking zone, and participating and encouraging others to participate in publicizing against smoking.

d. How do people adopt the bad habit of smoking? Write any three examples.

Answer 👉 People adopt the bad habit of smoking by not knowing its harmful effects, imitating others, or following rumors.

e. Write the names of any five harmful elements found in tobacco.

Answer 👉 Five harmful elements found in tobacco are nicotine, tobacco tar, carbon monoxide, benzene, and formaldehyde.

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Lesson 14 - Alcohol and Drugs

1. Put a tick (√) if the statement is correct and a cross (×) if it is wrong.

Answer 👉

a. √

b. ×

c. ×

d. √

e. √

2. Answer the following questions.

a. Write any five substances that come under drinks.

Answer 👉 Wine, beer, alcohol, whisky, rum, etc. come under drinks.

b. What suggestions do you give to your family members to give up smoking?

Answer 👉 I would suggest my family members to avoid situations where they are likely to smoke, keep themselves busy with other activities, seek support from family and friends, and consider nicotine replacement therapy.

c. Write any two effects of drinking.

Answer 👉 Two effects of drinking are physical weakness and damage to the liver, heart, and brain.

d. Write any three symptoms of drug addicts.

Answer 👉 Three symptoms of drug addicts are pondering, staring, having useless ideas, obstinacy/persistence, and change in normal behavior.

e. What can you do to be protected from drunkards and drug addicts? Write in two points.

Answer 👉 To be protected from drunkards and drug addicts, one can avoid going to places where these substances are consumed, always travel in groups or pairs, and seek help from authorities if they feel unsafe.

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