Questions & Answers
ICSE - Grade - 9
Subject: Biology
Chapter - 18 - Health Organizations
Types of Questions
MCQ
- Where is the headquarters of WHO located?
A) New York
B) Paris
C) Geneva
D) London
Answer: C) Geneva
- WHO was established on:
A) 8th May, 1948
B) 7th April, 1948
C) 15th August, 1947
D) 2nd October, 1948
Answer: B) 7th April, 1948
- Red Cross Day is celebrated on:
A) 8th May
B) 7th April
C) 2nd October
D) 10th December
Answer: A) 8th May
- The main objective of WHO is:
A) Constructing hospitals
B) Attaining highest possible level of health by all people
C) Training Indian doctors
D) Funding private clinics
Answer: B) Attaining highest possible level of health by all people
- Which disease is not waterborne?
A) Cholera
B) Typhoid
C) Dysentery
D) Tuberculosis
Answer: D) Tuberculosis
- Indian Red Cross Society was established in:
A) 1948
B) 1952
C) 1920
D) 1939
Answer: C) 1920
- Malaria is caused by:
A) Female Anopheles mosquito
B) Aedes mosquito
C) Virus
D) Fly bite
Answer: A) Female Anopheles mosquito
- Tuberculosis spreads through:
A) Water
B) Mosquito
C) Air
D) Contaminated food
Answer: C) Air
- Headquarters of Indian Red Cross Society:
A) Mumbai
B) Kolkata
C) New Delhi
D) Chennai
Answer: C) New Delhi
- Which of the following is a food and waterborne disease?
A) Typhoid
B) Influenza
C) Dengue
D) Tuberculosis
Answer: A) Typhoid
- WHO helps countries by:
A) Selling medicines
B) Providing technical assistance
C) Building private hospitals
D) None of these
Answer: B) Providing technical assistance
- Dengue is spread by:
A) Culex mosquito
B) Aedes mosquito
C) Female Anopheles
D) None of the above
Answer: B) Aedes mosquito
- The objective of Bharat Sevak Samaj is:
A) Promote individual and community health
B) Supply vaccines
C) Provide drinking water
D) Fund health insurance
Answer: A) Promote individual and community health
- World Health Day is observed on:
A) 7th April
B) 8th May
C) 1st July
D) 15th August
Answer: A) 7th April
- Red Cross is associated with:
A) Military recruitment
B) Relief work and first aid
C) Organising sports events
D) None of the above
Answer: B) Relief work and first aid
- WHO was formed to:
A) Organise medical conferences
B) Promote vaccination
C) Ensure global health and disease control
D) Establish hospitals worldwide
Answer: C) Ensure global health and disease control
- Malaria is caused by:
A) Bacteria
B) Virus
C) Protozoa
D) Fungus
Answer: C) Protozoa
- The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) focuses on:
A) Public health research
B) Running hospitals
C) Providing health insurance
D) Medical education only
Answer: A) Public health research
- Tuberculosis is transmitted through:
A) Inhalation of infected droplets
B) Infected food
C) Insect bites
D) Blood transfusion
Answer: A) Inhalation of infected droplets
- Which of the following diseases is an insect-borne disease?
A) Typhoid
B) Malaria
C) Cholera
D) Hepatitis
Answer: B) Malaria
- Red Cross Society was established by:
A) Florence Nightingale
B) Edward Jenner
C) Henry Dunant
D) Louis Pasteur
Answer: C) Henry Dunant
- Which is a function of WHO?
A) Organise global sports events
B) Run local health clinics
C) Provide technical assistance to countries
D) Sell health products
Answer: C) Provide technical assistance to countries
- WHO provides technical support in:
A) Medical research
B) Disease control and prevention
C) Health infrastructure development
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the main cause of foodborne diseases?
A) Lack of exercise
B) Poor sanitation
C) Contaminated food
DD) Inadequate air circulation
Answer: C) Contaminated food
- Bharat Sevak Samaj works mainly in:
A) Urban areas
B) International medical aid
C) Rural health and welfare programs
D) Health insurance schemes
Answer: C) Rural health and welfare programs
- Insect-borne diseases are transmitted by:
A) Water
B) Insects
C) Air
D) Animals
Answer: B) Insects
- The first Red Cross Society was formed in:
A) 1859
B) 1900
C) 1920
D) 1948
Answer: A) 1859
- Malaria can be prevented by:
A) Vaccination
B) Using insecticides
C) Good sanitation
D) Wearing masks
Answer: B) Using insecticides
- Which is a characteristic of WHO?
A) Only works in the United States
B) Provides technical assistance worldwide
C) Focuses only on developed countries
D) Manages only foodborne diseases
Answer: B) Provides technical assistance worldwide
- WHO’s global health focus includes:
A) Reducing pollution
B) Eradicating poverty
C) Eliminating pandemics and epidemics
D) Providing jobs
Answer: C) Eliminating pandemics and epidemics
- The Indian Red Cross Society was formed to:
A) Provide social welfare
B) Offer relief during natural disasters
C) Promote hygiene education
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- The World Health Organisation’s main aim is to:
A) Fight against poverty
B) Provide health care to all people
C) Ensure the global distribution of medicines
D) Promote world peace
Answer: B) Provide health care to all people
- Cholera is commonly spread by:
A) Infected mosquitoes
B) Contaminated water
C) Airborne droplets
D) Animal bites
Answer: B) Contaminated water
- What is the function of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)?
A) Run public hospitals
B) Conduct medical research
C) Provide health insurance
D) Manage food production
Answer: B) Conduct medical research
- What is the primary role of the Red Cross?
A) Medical research
B) Disaster relief and first aid
C) Conducting health surveys
D) None of the above
Answer: B) Disaster relief and first aid
- The major vector for spreading dengue is:
A) Culex mosquito
B) Aedes mosquito
C) Anopheles mosquito
D) None of the above
Answer: B) Aedes mosquito
- WHO helps prevent pandemics by:
A) Providing vaccines
B) Monitoring disease outbreaks
C) Sending medical teams
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which of the following is not a disease caused by bacteria?
A) Cholera
B) Typhoid
C) Tuberculosis
D) Influenza
Answer: D) Influenza
- Which is the primary cause of typhoid?
A) Contaminated air
B) Poor sanitation and contaminated food
C) Insect bites
D) Drinking unboiled water
Answer: B) Poor sanitation and contaminated food
- WHO observes World Health Day to:
A) Celebrate health achievements worldwide
B) Raise awareness on global health issues
C) Promote health products
D) Fund research on new diseases
Answer: B) Raise awareness on global health issues
- Which of these diseases is spread by contaminated food and water?
A) Malaria
B) Tuberculosis
C) Hepatitis
D) All of the above
Answer: C) Hepatitis
- Red Cross Society operates in:
A) Only developed countries
B) Worldwide, during crises
C) Only rural areas
D) Only urban areas
Answer: B) Worldwide, during crises
- Insecticides are used to control the spread of:
A) Tuberculosis
B) Malaria
C) Cholera
D) Hepatitis
Answer: B) Malaria
- Which of the following diseases is airborne?
A) Malaria
B) Tuberculosis
C) Cholera
D) Dysentery
Answer: B) Tuberculosis
- Red Cross provides assistance during:
A) Earthquakes
B) Floods
C) Epidemics
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- WHO plays a key role in global health by:
A) Running hospitals
B) Providing technical support for health programs
C) Managing financial resources
D) None of the above
Answer: B) Providing technical support for health programs
- Which organisation helps in training medical personnel globally?
A) Indian Red Cross
B) WHO
C) ICMR
D) Bharat Sevak Samaj
Answer: B) WHO
- Typhoid is caused by:
A) Virus
B) Bacteria
C) Fungus
D) Protozoa
Answer: B) Bacteria
- Which of these is a preventive measure for foodborne diseases?
A) Using insecticides
B) Vaccination
C) Boiling water
D) Avoiding outdoor activities
Answer: C) Boiling water
- WHO’s main focus is:
A) Organising international sports events
B) Providing universal healthcare
C) Ensuring food security worldwide
D) Improving world education
Answer: B) Providing universal healthcare
Fill in the Blanks
- WHO stands for ______________________________________.
Answer: World Health Organisation - WHO was established on ________________________.
Answer: 7th April 1948 - The headquarters of WHO is located in __________________.
Answer: Geneva - The main objective of WHO is ____________________________.
Answer: attainment of the highest possible level of health by all people - Red Cross Day is celebrated on ______________________.
Answer: 8th May - The founder of the Red Cross was _____________________.
Answer: Henry Dunant - Indian Red Cross Society was established in the year ____________.
Answer: 1920 - The headquarters of Indian Red Cross Society is in ______________.
Answer: New Delhi - The Indian Council of Medical Research is abbreviated as __________.
Answer: ICMR - ICMR promotes __________________ in India.
Answer: medical research - Tuberculosis is an example of an __________________ disease.
Answer: airborne - Malaria is caused by the bite of __________________ mosquito.
Answer: female Anopheles - Dengue is spread by the __________________ mosquito.
Answer: Aedes - Cholera and typhoid are examples of __________________ diseases.
Answer: food and waterborne - Typhoid spreads through __________________ water and food.
Answer: contaminated - WHO supports __________________ programmes against communicable diseases.
Answer: mass immunisation - WHO observes __________________ as World Health Day.
Answer: 7th April - Red Cross provides relief during __________________ calamities.
Answer: natural - One of the main functions of WHO is to send __________________ during epidemics.
Answer: medical teams - The main activity of Red Cross is to render __________________ to the sick and wounded.
Answer: first aid - BSS stands for _______________________________.
Answer: Bharat Sevak Samaj - Bharat Sevak Samaj was established in the year ________________.
Answer: 1952 - The main objective of Bharat Sevak Samaj is to promote ____________________.
Answer: individual and community health - The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is located in _______________.
Answer: New Delhi - One function of the Ministry of Health is to control __________________ production.
Answer: drug - The Tuberculosis Association of India was formed in the year _____________.
Answer: 1939 - The Tuberculosis Association of India works for the prevention and control of ______________.
Answer: tuberculosis - Typhoid is caused by ____________________ bacteria.
Answer: Salmonella typhi - Tuberculosis is caused by ___________________ bacteria.
Answer: Mycobacterium tuberculosis - The female Anopheles mosquito is the vector for __________________.
Answer: malaria - WHO promotes and supports __________________ to control diseases.
Answer: research - WHO provides __________________ assistance to developing countries.
Answer: technical - Red Cross arranges for __________________ donation.
Answer: blood - Cholera is a __________________ borne disease.
Answer: water - Red Cross runs __________________ and clinics for the needy.
Answer: hospitals - __________________ helps in setting up medical and nursing colleges.
Answer: WHO - One airborne disease mentioned in the chapter is __________________.
Answer: tuberculosis - Bharat Sevak Samaj trains __________________ for social service.
Answer: volunteers - __________________ monitors and surveys health problems in India.
Answer: ICMR - WHO sends __________________ teams to places where epidemics break out.
Answer: medical - Health problems in slum dwellings arise due to poor __________________.
Answer: sanitation - __________________ helps in health and hygiene education campaigns.
Answer: Red Cross - Insect-borne diseases include malaria and __________________.
Answer: dengue - __________________ is an international health organisation headquartered in Geneva.
Answer: WHO - Red Cross was founded after the __________________ war.
Answer: Battle of Solferino - WHO helps in the training of __________________ personnel.
Answer: medical - Bharat Sevak Samaj runs __________________ welfare programmes.
Answer: family - One common health problem in remote areas is lack of __________________ facilities.
Answer: medical - __________________ is spread through air and affects lungs.
Answer: Tuberculosis - __________________ is responsible for health education in India.
Answer: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Name the Following
- Name the international health organisation established on 7th April 1948.
Answer: World Health Organisation (WHO) - Name the country where WHO headquarters is located.
Answer: Switzerland - Name the city where WHO is headquartered.
Answer: Geneva - Name the organisation that observes World Health Day.
Answer: WHO - Name the date on which World Health Day is observed.
Answer: 7th April - Name the disease caused by contaminated water and food.
Answer: Cholera - Name one insect-borne disease.
Answer: Malaria - Name the mosquito that spreads malaria.
Answer: Female Anopheles mosquito - Name the mosquito that spreads dengue.
Answer: Aedes mosquito - Name the disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Answer: Tuberculosis - Name one airborne disease.
Answer: Tuberculosis - Name one food and waterborne disease.
Answer: Typhoid - Name the bacteria that causes typhoid.
Answer: Salmonella typhi - Name the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
Answer: Mycobacterium tuberculosis - Name the founder of the Red Cross.
Answer: Henry Dunant - Name the organisation that provides emergency aid during disasters.
Answer: Red Cross Society - Name the national branch of Red Cross in India.
Answer: Indian Red Cross Society - Name the year in which the Indian Red Cross Society was established.
Answer: 1920 - Name the capital where the Indian Red Cross Society is headquartered.
Answer: New Delhi - Name the day celebrated as Red Cross Day.
Answer: 8th May - Name the Indian organisation that conducts medical research.
Answer: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) - Name the full form of ICMR.
Answer: Indian Council of Medical Research - Name one disease researched by ICMR.
Answer: Cancer - Name the year the Tuberculosis Association of India was formed.
Answer: 1939 - Name the organisation that works specifically for TB prevention.
Answer: Tuberculosis Association of India - Name the ministry responsible for public health in India.
Answer: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - Name the city where the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is located.
Answer: New Delhi - Name the Indian organisation established in 1952 to promote health awareness.
Answer: Bharat Sevak Samaj (BSS) - Name the full form of BSS.
Answer: Bharat Sevak Samaj - Name the international organisation that supports medical education.
Answer: WHO - Name the Indian organisation that arranges blood donation drives.
Answer: Indian Red Cross Society - Name one natural calamity during which Red Cross provides relief.
Answer: Earthquake - Name one way WHO helps developing countries.
Answer: Provides essential drugs - Name the type of diseases prevented by immunisation programmes.
Answer: Communicable diseases - Name one common health issue in slum areas.
Answer: Poor sanitation - Name one health problem faced in remote areas.
Answer: Lack of medical facilities - Name the disease commonly caused by unboiled or contaminated water.
Answer: Cholera - Name one preventive measure for waterborne diseases.
Answer: Boiling water - Name one function of WHO related to research.
Answer: Supports disease prevention research - Name one method to prevent malaria.
Answer: Use of mosquito nets - Name one organisation that trains volunteers for social service.
Answer: Bharat Sevak Samaj - Name the document that lists the health observance days.
Answer: WHO calendar - Name the mosquito active during daytime that spreads dengue.
Answer: Aedes mosquito - Name one common health issue in Indian villages.
Answer: Unsafe drinking water - Name one function of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Answer: Control of drug production - Name the disease that primarily affects the lungs.
Answer: Tuberculosis - Name the type of disease caused by viruses and spread by air.
Answer: Influenza - Name one health organisation that also runs hospitals and clinics.
Answer: Indian Red Cross Society - Name one way Red Cross educates the public.
Answer: Health and hygiene campaigns - Name one benefit of immunisation.
Answer: Disease prevention
Answer in One Word
- When is World Health Day celebrated?
Answer: 7th April - Where is WHO headquartered?
Answer: Geneva - What is the full form of WHO?
Answer: World Health Organisation - What is the full form of ICMR?
Answer: Indian Council of Medical Research - What is the full form of BSS?
Answer: Bharat Sevak Samaj - When is Red Cross Day celebrated?
Answer: 8th May - Who founded the Red Cross?
Answer: Henry Dunant - What year was WHO established?
Answer: 1948 - Where is the Indian Red Cross Society headquartered?
Answer: New Delhi - In which year was the Indian Red Cross Society established?
Answer: 1920 - Which mosquito spreads dengue?
Answer: Aedes - Which mosquito spreads malaria?
Answer: Anopheles - Which disease is spread through air and affects lungs?
Answer: Tuberculosis - Name a waterborne disease.
Answer: Cholera - Name one foodborne disease.
Answer: Typhoid - Which disease is caused by Salmonella typhi?
Answer: Typhoid - Which disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Answer: Tuberculosis - Where is the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare located?
Answer: New Delhi - Which insect spreads malaria?
Answer: Mosquito - Which mosquito is active during daytime?
Answer: Aedes - What kind of disease is cholera?
Answer: Waterborne - What kind of disease is dengue?
Answer: Insect-borne - What kind of disease is tuberculosis?
Answer: Airborne - What is the aim of WHO?
Answer: Health - Which organisation trains volunteers for health service?
Answer: Bharat Sevak Samaj - Which organisation promotes medical research in India?
Answer: ICMR - Which organisation provides relief during floods and earthquakes?
Answer: Red Cross - Which disease is common in slum areas?
Answer: Typhoid - Name a communicable disease prevented by immunisation.
Answer: Measles - Which organisation supports mass immunisation programmes?
Answer: WHO - What is the mode of transmission for typhoid?
Answer: Water - What is the causative organism of malaria?
Answer: Plasmodium - Name one disease caused by virus.
Answer: Influenza - What is a major health problem in remote areas?
Answer: Inaccessibility - What is one major function of the Red Cross?
Answer: First aid - Which body in India controls drug production?
Answer: Ministry of Health - Which organisation arranges blood donation drives?
Answer: Red Cross - What is a key function of ICMR?
Answer: Research - What type of agent spreads malaria?
Answer: Vector - Which disease is a protozoan infection?
Answer: Malaria - What is one method of malaria prevention?
Answer: Nets - Which insect-borne disease causes high fever and body pain?
Answer: Dengue - Which day marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant?
Answer: 8th May - Which disease is linked with poor sanitation and open drains?
Answer: Cholera - Name a symptom of tuberculosis.
Answer: Cough - What kind of team does WHO send during epidemics?
Answer: Medical - What type of disease is leprosy?
Answer: Infectious - Which government ministry deals with public health?
Answer: Health - Which international body helps during global health crises?
Answer: WHO - Which body encourages health and hygiene education in India?
Answer: Red Cross
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Find the Odd Man Out
- Typhoid, Cholera, Malaria, Dysentery
Answer: Malaria
Explanation: Malaria is insect-borne, others are waterborne. - WHO, Red Cross, UNESCO, ICMR
Answer: UNESCO
Explanation: UNESCO is not a health organisation. - Geneva, New Delhi, Paris, New York
Answer: New Delhi
Explanation: Others are international headquarters; New Delhi is national. - Tuberculosis, Influenza, Dengue, Common Cold
Answer: Dengue
Explanation: Dengue is insect-borne; others are airborne. - Cholera, Typhoid, Hepatitis, Asthma
Answer: Asthma
Explanation: Asthma is not caused by contaminated food or water. - Aedes, Anopheles, Culex, Salmonella
Answer: Salmonella
Explanation: Salmonella is a bacterium; others are mosquitoes. - WHO, ICMR, BSS, AIIMS
Answer: AIIMS
Explanation: AIIMS is a hospital; others are health organisations. - Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, Dengue, Influenza
Answer: Dengue
Explanation: Dengue is caused by a mosquito; others are airborne. - Ministry of Health, Red Cross, WHO, Bharat Petroleum
Answer: Bharat Petroleum
Explanation: It’s not related to health. - Hepatitis, Cholera, Typhoid, Measles
Answer: Measles
Explanation: Measles is airborne; others are food/waterborne. - Geneva, 1948, 7th April, 8th May
Answer: 8th May
Explanation: 8th May is Red Cross Day; others relate to WHO. - Malaria, Dengue, Typhoid, Chikungunya
Answer: Typhoid
Explanation: Typhoid is waterborne; others are mosquito-borne. - Henry Dunant, 1920, Red Cross, Geneva
Answer: Geneva
Explanation: Geneva is a place; others relate to Red Cross founding. - Cholera, Malaria, Typhoid, Dysentery
Answer: Malaria
Explanation: Only disease spread by mosquito. - Cancer, Typhoid, TB, Leprosy
Answer: Cancer
Explanation: Cancer is non-communicable; others are infectious. - Red Cross, WHO, ICMR, UNICEF
Answer: UNICEF
Explanation: UNICEF focuses on children, not health alone. - Geneva, Paris, New Delhi, New York
Answer: New Delhi
Explanation: It’s the only Indian city listed. - Ministry of Health, ICMR, Red Cross, WHO
Answer: WHO
Explanation: WHO is international; others are Indian. - Air, Mosquito, Water, Bacteria
Answer: Bacteria
Explanation: Others are modes of disease transmission; bacteria is an organism. - WHO, ICMR, UNESCO, BSS
Answer: UNESCO
Explanation: Not a health organisation. - First aid, Blood donation, Literacy drive, Disaster relief
Answer: Literacy drive
Explanation: Not a health-related activity. - Anopheles, Typhoid, Dengue, Malaria
Answer: Typhoid
Explanation: Not a mosquito-borne disease. - April, May, July, August
Answer: July
Explanation: No health day listed in July in this chapter. - Bacteria, Virus, Protozoa, Sanitation
Answer: Sanitation
Explanation: Others are disease-causing agents. - Cough, Fever, Rash, Bone fracture
Answer: Bone fracture
Explanation: It’s not a symptom of communicable disease. - Blood, Air, Mosquito, Immunity
Answer: Immunity
Explanation: Others are disease transmission modes. - Cough, Sneezing, Mosquito bite, Contaminated food
Answer: Sneezing
Explanation: Only non-transmission method listed. - Hospitals, Clinics, Ambulances, Toys
Answer: Toys
Explanation: Not related to healthcare facilities. - Polio, Measles, Tuberculosis, Cancer
Answer: Cancer
Explanation: Others are vaccine-preventable. - Immunisation, Sanitation, Vaccination, Pollution
Answer: Pollution
Explanation: Not a preventive measure. - TB, Cholera, Typhoid, Heart disease
Answer: Heart disease
Explanation: Non-infectious, lifestyle-related disease. - Anopheles, Aedes, Culex, Pneumonia
Answer: Pneumonia
Explanation: It’s not a mosquito. - Geneva, 1948, 7th April, WHO
Answer: None
Explanation: All are related to WHO. - Airborne, Waterborne, Vector-borne, Fungal
Answer: Fungal
Explanation: Others are modes of transmission. - Hospitals, Clinics, Blood Banks, Supermarkets
Answer: Supermarkets
Explanation: Not a medical facility. - Water, Food, Sanitation, TV
Answer: TV
Explanation: Not related to disease spread. - Bacteria, Mosquito, Contaminated water, Gloves
Answer: Gloves
Explanation: A protective measure, not a cause. - Health, Peace, Science, Hygiene
Answer: Peace
Explanation: Not directly related to this health chapter. - Tuberculosis, Polio, Influenza, Dengue
Answer: Dengue
Explanation: Not a respiratory infection. - Cholera, Hepatitis, Dysentery, Cold
Answer: Cold
Explanation: It’s airborne, others are waterborne. - Geneva, 1948, Henry Dunant, WHO
Answer: Henry Dunant
Explanation: Founder of Red Cross, not related to WHO. - Medical team, Vaccine, Earthquake, Clinics
Answer: Earthquake
Explanation: Not a healthcare service/tool. - Typhoid, Dysentery, Cholera, Asthma
Answer: Asthma
Explanation: Non-infectious disease. - Aedes, BSS, Culex, Anopheles
Answer: BSS
Explanation: Not a mosquito species. - Air, Water, Mosquito, Thermometer
Answer: Thermometer
Explanation: Not a disease carrier. - ICMR, WHO, UNESCO, BSS
Answer: UNESCO
Explanation: Only one not a health organisation. - Malaria, Influenza, Typhoid, Dysentery
Answer: Malaria
Explanation: Insect-borne; others are not. - Blood donation, Nursing, Campaigning, Internet surfing
Answer: Internet surfing
Explanation: Not a Red Cross activity. - Bacteria, Virus, Insect, Water
Answer: Insect
Explanation: Others are disease-causing agents. - Red Cross, WHO, ICMR, NASA
Answer: NASA
Explanation: Not a health-related body.
Match the Pair
Set 1 – Match the Pair
Column A:
- WHO
- Red Cross Day
- Malaria
- ICMR
- Hepatitis
Column B (Shuffled):
a. 8th May
b. Research on diseases
c. Caused by virus
d. Geneva
e. Female Anopheles mosquito
Answers Set 1:
1 – d
2 – a
3 – e
4 – b
5 – c
Set 2 – Match the Pair
Column A:
- Typhoid
- WHO headquarters
- BSS
- Dengue
- Tuberculosis
Column B (Shuffled):
a. Community health
b. Aedes mosquito
c. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
d. Contaminated food/water
e. Switzerland
Answers Set 2:
1 – d
2 – e
3 – a
4 – b
5 – c
Set 3 – Match the Pair
Column A:
- Cholera
- Red Cross
- Culex mosquito
- Geneva
- Red Cross founder
Column B (Shuffled):
a. Henry Dunant
b. Place of WHO HQ
c. Not a malaria vector
d. Relief work in calamities
e. Waterborne disease
Answers Set 3:
1 – e
2 – d
3 – c
4 – b
5 – a
Set 4 – Match the Pair
Column A:
- ICMR full form
- WHO formation year
- Malaria prevention
- TB symptom
- Sanitation
Column B (Shuffled):
a. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
b. Use mosquito nets
c. Prevents disease spread
d. 1948
e. Indian Council of Medical Research
Answers Set 4:
1 – e
2 – d
3 – b
4 – a
5 – c
Set 5 – Match the Pair
Column A:
- Red Cross HQ
- BSS year of establishment
- Airborne disease
- Immunisation
- WHO function
Column B (Shuffled):
a. 1952
b. Sends medical teams
c. Provides protection from diseases
d. New Delhi
e. Influenza
Answers Set 5:
1 – d
2 – a
3 – e
4 – c
5 – b
Set 6 – Match the Pair
Column A:
- Dengue mosquito
- WHO objective
- Tuberculosis organ affected
- Indian health ministry
- Disease due to poor sanitation
Column B (Shuffled):
a. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b. Aedes
c. Cholera
d. Attainment of highest level of health
e. Lungs
Answers Set 6:
1 – b
2 – d
3 – e
4 – a
5 – c
Set 7 – Match the Pair
Column A:
- Contaminated food
- Natural disaster relief
- Red Cross activity
- WHO day observance
- Vector-borne disease
Column B (Shuffled):
a. Cholera
b. World Health Day
c. Malaria
d. First aid
e. Floods
Answers Set 7:
1 – a
2 – e
3 – d
4 – b
5 – c
Set 8 – Match the Pair
Column A:
- Typhoid bacteria
- Dengue symptom
- Red Cross Day purpose
- TB spread
- ICMR location
Column B (Shuffled):
a. Fever
b. New Delhi
c. Inhalation of droplets
d. Birth of Henry Dunant
e. Salmonella typhi
Answers Set 8:
1 – e
2 – a
3 – d
4 – c
5 – b
Set 9 – Match the Pair
Column A:
- Waterborne disease
- Red Cross year
- WHO research support
- Disease prevention
- Malaria organism
Column B (Shuffled):
a. Plasmodium
b. 1920
c. Cholera
d. Immunisation
e. Control of diseases
Answers Set 9:
1 – c
2 – b
3 – e
4 – d
5 – a
Set 10 – Match the Pair
Column A:
- TB bacterium
- WHO immunisation support
- BSS volunteers
- Contaminated water disease
- Red Cross clinics
Column B (Shuffled):
a. First aid and nursing
b. Typhoid
c. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
d. Mass vaccination
e. Health service training
Answers Set 10:
1 – c
2 – d
3 – e
4 – b
5 – a
Short Answer Questions
- What does WHO stand for?
Answer: World Health Organisation - When was WHO established?
Answer: 7th April 1948 - Where is the headquarters of WHO located?
Answer: Geneva, Switzerland - What is the main objective of WHO?
Answer: To ensure the highest possible level of health for all people. - What is the significance of 7th April?
Answer: It is celebrated as World Health Day by WHO. - Who founded the Red Cross?
Answer: Henry Dunant - When is Red Cross Day observed?
Answer: 8th May - Where is the headquarters of Indian Red Cross Society?
Answer: New Delhi - In which year was the Indian Red Cross Society founded?
Answer: 1920 - Name one activity of the Red Cross Society.
Answer: Organising blood donation camps - What does ICMR stand for?
Answer: Indian Council of Medical Research - Where is ICMR headquartered?
Answer: New Delhi - What is the main function of ICMR?
Answer: To promote and conduct medical research in India. - What is the full form of BSS?
Answer: Bharat Sevak Samaj - When was Bharat Sevak Samaj established?
Answer: 1952 - What is the primary objective of BSS?
Answer: To promote individual and community health. - Which government body looks after public health in India?
Answer: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - Name one airborne disease.
Answer: Tuberculosis - Name one insect-borne disease.
Answer: Malaria - Which mosquito spreads malaria?
Answer: Female Anopheles mosquito - Which mosquito is responsible for spreading dengue?
Answer: Aedes mosquito - Name one food and waterborne disease.
Answer: Typhoid - How is typhoid transmitted?
Answer: Through contaminated food and water - What bacteria causes tuberculosis?
Answer: Mycobacterium tuberculosis - Name one symptom of tuberculosis.
Answer: Persistent cough - How does Red Cross help during natural disasters?
Answer: By providing relief, first aid, and emergency services - What is one preventive measure for malaria?
Answer: Use of mosquito nets and insect repellents - Name a disease caused by a virus.
Answer: Hepatitis - What causes cholera?
Answer: Contaminated food or water - What is the vector for dengue?
Answer: Aedes mosquito - How does WHO help in disease outbreaks?
Answer: By sending medical teams and resources - What is the role of WHO in vaccination?
Answer: It supports mass immunisation programmes - Mention one major function of WHO.
Answer: Providing technical assistance to developing countries - Which body promotes health and hygiene education in India?
Answer: Indian Red Cross Society - Name one health organisation that conducts disease surveys in India.
Answer: ICMR - What is the function of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare?
Answer: It looks after public health and immunisation programmes. - Name one way Red Cross helps the community.
Answer: By running hospitals and clinics - Which disease is common in areas with poor sanitation?
Answer: Cholera - How is tuberculosis spread?
Answer: Through air via infected droplets - Name one international health organisation mentioned in the chapter.
Answer: WHO - What type of disease is influenza?
Answer: Airborne viral disease - Why is immunisation important?
Answer: It prevents the spread of infectious diseases. - What is the source of infection for hepatitis?
Answer: Contaminated food and water - Which organisation supports research in medical sciences in India?
Answer: ICMR - What does WHO do to promote global health?
Answer: Provides aid, information, and supports healthcare programmes - What is one key activity of Bharat Sevak Samaj?
Answer: Training volunteers for social and health service - Name the pathogen that causes typhoid.
Answer: Salmonella typhi - Which health organisation trains medical and nursing staff?
Answer: WHO - Which health problem is caused by a protozoan parasite?
Answer: Malaria - How does Red Cross contribute during epidemics?
Answer: By offering emergency medical support and resources
Puzzles
Difference Between:
- Difference between WHO and Red Cross
WHO
- A specialised agency of the United Nations for international public health.
- Formed in 1948; headquarters in Geneva.
- Works globally to control diseases and promote health policies.
Red Cross - A humanitarian organisation founded by Henry Dunant in 1863.
- Provides relief during disasters, wars, and emergencies.
- Organises blood donation and first aid services.
- Difference between Typhoid and Cholera
Typhoid
- Caused by Salmonella typhi bacteria.
- Spread through contaminated food and water.
- Affects intestines and causes high fever and weakness.
Cholera - Caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria.
- Spread mainly through contaminated water.
- Leads to watery diarrhoea and severe dehydration.
- Difference between WHO and ICMR
WHO
- An international health organisation.
- Works globally on public health.
- Provides technical assistance, training, and disease surveillance.
ICMR - An Indian health research body.
- Conducts medical research and health surveys in India.
- Advises government on health-related policies.
- Difference between Airborne and Waterborne Diseases
Airborne Diseases
- Spread through air and respiratory droplets.
- Examples: Tuberculosis, Influenza.
Waterborne Diseases - Spread through contaminated water.
- Examples: Cholera, Typhoid.
- Difference between Aedes and Anopheles mosquitoes
Aedes
- Active during the daytime.
- Spreads Dengue, Chikungunya.
- Lays eggs in clean stagnant water.
Anopheles - Active during night.
- Spreads Malaria.
- Breeds in dirty stagnant water.
- Difference between Preventive and Curative Measures
Preventive Measures
- Aim to stop diseases before they occur.
- Include immunisation, sanitation, awareness.
Curative Measures - Aim to treat diseases after occurrence.
- Include medicines, surgery, therapies.
- Difference between Health and Disease
Health
- State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
- Free from illness.
Disease - Abnormal condition of body or mind.
- May affect one or more parts of the body.
- Difference between Epidemic and Pandemic
Epidemic
- Disease outbreak in a particular region or community.
- Limited in area.
Pandemic - Disease that spreads across countries or continents.
- Affects global population.
- Difference between Vaccination and Immunisation
Vaccination
- The act of giving a vaccine.
- Stimulates immune response.
Immunisation - The process of developing immunity.
- May be through vaccination or prior infection.
- Difference between Acute and Chronic Diseases
Acute Diseases
- Occur suddenly, last for short duration.
- Example: Flu, Diarrhoea.
Chronic Diseases - Develop slowly, persist for long.
- Example: Tuberculosis, Diabetes.
- Difference between ICMR and Ministry of Health
ICMR
- Focuses on health research.
- Provides data, trends, and policy suggestions.
Ministry of Health - Government body.
- Implements health policies and manages public healthcare.
- Difference between Foodborne and Insect-borne Diseases
Foodborne Diseases
- Caused by contaminated food.
- Examples: Typhoid, Hepatitis A.
Insect-borne Diseases - Spread by insects like mosquitoes.
- Examples: Malaria, Dengue.
- Difference between Sanitation and Hygiene
Sanitation
- Practices related to cleanliness of environment (toilets, drains).
- Reduces disease spread.
Hygiene - Personal cleanliness (bathing, handwashing).
- Prevents personal infections.
- Difference between WHO and Bharat Sevak Samaj
WHO
- International organisation for global health.
- Works through governments.
BSS - Indian voluntary organisation.
- Trains volunteers for health and social service.
- Difference between Health Organisation and Hospital
Health Organisation
- Plans, manages, or coordinates health services (e.g., WHO, ICMR).
- May not treat patients directly.
Hospital - Healthcare facility.
- Provides treatment, surgery, diagnosis.
- Difference between Contagious and Non-contagious Diseases
Contagious Diseases
- Spread from person to person.
- Examples: TB, Measles.
Non-contagious Diseases - Do not spread by contact.
- Examples: Cancer, Diabetes.
- Difference between Technical Assistance and Financial Assistance (WHO context)
Technical Assistance
- Expert advice, training, research support.
Financial Assistance - Funding for projects, vaccines, infrastructure.
- Difference between First Aid and Medical Treatment
First Aid
- Immediate help at site of injury/accident.
- Temporary and basic.
Medical Treatment - Professional diagnosis and cure.
- Performed in clinics or hospitals.
- Difference between Developed and Developing Nations (Health context)
Developed Nations
- Strong health systems, better disease control.
- Low mortality rates.
Developing Nations - Limited health infrastructure.
- High vulnerability to outbreaks.
- Difference between Disease Prevention and Disease Eradication
Prevention
- Avoiding disease through hygiene, vaccination.
Eradication - Complete removal of disease globally (e.g., smallpox).
Assertion and Reason
Instructions: Choose the correct option:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation
C. Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false, but Reason is true
- Assertion: WHO was established on 7th April 1948.
Reason: WHO observes Red Cross Day on 7th April.
Answer: C - Assertion: Red Cross provides relief during natural calamities.
Reason: It is an international military organisation.
Answer: C - Assertion: Malaria is an insect-borne disease.
Reason: Malaria is caused by drinking unclean water.
Answer: C - Assertion: Tuberculosis is an airborne disease.
Reason: It spreads through infected droplets in the air.
Answer: A - Assertion: Indian Red Cross Society was established in 1920.
Reason: It was founded to provide educational services in India.
Answer: C - Assertion: WHO provides technical assistance to countries.
Reason: It aims to improve global health standards.
Answer: A - Assertion: Dengue spreads through the bite of an Aedes mosquito.
Reason: Aedes mosquito breeds in clean stagnant water.
Answer: A - Assertion: Cholera is caused by a virus.
Reason: It is transmitted through contaminated food and water.
Answer: C - Assertion: WHO headquarters is in Geneva.
Reason: WHO was founded by Henry Dunant.
Answer: C - Assertion: Typhoid is a waterborne disease.
Reason: It spreads through the bite of female Anopheles mosquito.
Answer: C - Assertion: Bharat Sevak Samaj trains volunteers.
Reason: Its objective is to promote public health.
Answer: A - Assertion: Red Cross runs blood donation camps.
Reason: Blood donation helps in treating patients in emergencies.
Answer: A - Assertion: WHO supports immunisation programmes.
Reason: Immunisation prevents the spread of communicable diseases.
Answer: A - Assertion: Tuberculosis affects lungs.
Reason: It is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Answer: A - Assertion: ICMR works internationally to promote health.
Reason: ICMR is based in Geneva.
Answer: D - Assertion: Red Cross Day is observed on 8th May.
Reason: It commemorates the birth of Henry Dunant.
Answer: A - Assertion: Dengue is an airborne disease.
Reason: It is spread by respiratory droplets.
Answer: D - Assertion: WHO sends medical teams during epidemics.
Reason: It does so to control the spread and offer immediate aid.
Answer: A - Assertion: ICMR monitors public health in India.
Reason: It conducts research and health surveys.
Answer: A - Assertion: BSS promotes social service.
Reason: It helps in organising blood donation camps.
Answer: B - Assertion: Malaria can be prevented using mosquito nets.
Reason: The disease is spread by Anopheles mosquitoes.
Answer: A - Assertion: Typhoid is spread by mosquitoes.
Reason: It is a food and waterborne disease.
Answer: D - Assertion: WHO promotes research to fight diseases.
Reason: Scientific research helps improve health outcomes.
Answer: A - Assertion: The main aim of WHO is to eradicate poverty.
Reason: WHO focuses on healthcare globally.
Answer: D - Assertion: Poor sanitation leads to cholera outbreaks.
Reason: Cholera spreads through contaminated water.
Answer: A - Assertion: Vaccination is important in preventing dengue.
Reason: There is no vaccine available for dengue.
Answer: C - Assertion: Cough is a symptom of TB.
Reason: TB affects the respiratory system.
Answer: A - Assertion: WHO is a national health body.
Reason: It was established in India.
Answer: D - Assertion: Anopheles mosquito is the carrier of malaria.
Reason: It transmits malaria through its saliva.
Answer: A - Assertion: BSS was founded in 1952.
Reason: It works in the field of space science.
Answer: C - Assertion: The Red Cross Society was established during World War I.
Reason: It was created to provide relief to soldiers.
Answer: B - Assertion: WHO organises medical and nursing training.
Reason: It aims to strengthen healthcare systems in countries.
Answer: A - Assertion: Red Cross arranges literacy programs.
Reason: Its main goal is education.
Answer: D - Assertion: WHO works only for developed countries.
Reason: It ignores health problems of poor nations.
Answer: D - Assertion: Mosquitoes can spread several diseases.
Reason: They act as disease carriers (vectors).
Answer: A - Assertion: Hepatitis is spread through air.
Reason: It is an airborne virus.
Answer: D - Assertion: Red Cross Society runs clinics and hospitals.
Reason: It provides health services to needy people.
Answer: A - Assertion: WHO sets international health standards.
Reason: It helps countries develop effective health policies.
Answer: A - Assertion: Diarrhoea is a vector-borne disease.
Reason: It spreads through houseflies.
Answer: C - Assertion: ICMR conducts research on cancer.
Reason: Cancer is a major public health concern in India.
Answer: A - Assertion: Influenza is a viral disease.
Reason: It is spread by mosquitoes.
Answer: C - Assertion: WHO was formed to improve global education.
Reason: It is a health organisation.
Answer: D - Assertion: Typhoid and dysentery are waterborne.
Reason: They are caused by dirty water and food.
Answer: A - Assertion: WHO sends doctors to schools.
Reason: Its primary work is educational curriculum design.
Answer: D - Assertion: Red Cross provides emergency aid in floods.
Reason: Natural disasters increase disease risk.
Answer: A - Assertion: BSS builds space research laboratories.
Reason: It works under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Answer: D - Assertion: Waterborne diseases are common in slum areas.
Reason: Slums lack clean drinking water and sanitation.
Answer: A - Assertion: ICMR has its headquarters in Mumbai.
Reason: Mumbai is India’s financial capital.
Answer: C - Assertion: WHO helps countries during health emergencies.
Reason: It provides medical resources and expertise.
Answer: A - Assertion: The Ministry of Health in India controls immunisation.
Reason: It manages national public health initiatives.
Answer: A
True or False
- WHO was established in 1948.
Answer: True - The headquarters of WHO is located in Paris.
Answer: False - World Health Day is celebrated on 8th May.
Answer: False - Henry Dunant founded the Red Cross.
Answer: True - Red Cross Day is observed on 8th May every year.
Answer: True - Indian Red Cross Society was founded in 1920.
Answer: True - The headquarters of Indian Red Cross Society is in Mumbai.
Answer: False - Malaria is caused by a virus.
Answer: False - Tuberculosis spreads through air.
Answer: True - WHO provides technical support to developing countries.
Answer: True - Cholera is a mosquito-borne disease.
Answer: False - Aedes mosquito causes malaria.
Answer: False - Female Anopheles mosquito is responsible for spreading malaria.
Answer: True - Tuberculosis affects the digestive system.
Answer: False - Red Cross organises blood donation camps.
Answer: True - WHO runs private hospitals in developing countries.
Answer: False - Bharat Sevak Samaj was established in 1952.
Answer: True - BSS promotes individual and community health.
Answer: True - ICMR conducts research on diseases like cancer and leprosy.
Answer: True - ICMR is headquartered in Geneva.
Answer: False - The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is a part of the Indian Government.
Answer: True - WHO observes Red Cross Day.
Answer: False - WHO helps train health personnel globally.
Answer: True - Contaminated food and water can cause typhoid.
Answer: True - Dengue is an airborne disease.
Answer: False - Red Cross provides first aid and nursing services.
Answer: True - WHO only works in developed countries.
Answer: False - BSS trains volunteers for social service.
Answer: True - Culex mosquito spreads dengue.
Answer: False - Red Cross runs health and hygiene education campaigns.
Answer: True - Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium.
Answer: True - Immunisation helps in the prevention of communicable diseases.
Answer: True - WHO organises international sports events.
Answer: False - Indian Red Cross Society runs clinics and hospitals.
Answer: True - Cancer is a communicable disease.
Answer: False - The WHO was founded by Henry Dunant.
Answer: False - Bharat Sevak Samaj works for promoting family welfare.
Answer: True - Polio and measles are examples of foodborne diseases.
Answer: False - WHO helps during epidemics by sending medical teams.
Answer: True - Anopheles mosquito spreads cholera.
Answer: False - Malaria can be prevented using mosquito nets.
Answer: True - WHO provides essential drugs to developing countries.
Answer: True - Typhoid is caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi.
Answer: True - Influenza is a waterborne disease.
Answer: False - Poor sanitation can lead to the spread of cholera.
Answer: True - Hepatitis is caused by a virus.
Answer: True - Dengue is common in monsoon season due to stagnant water.
Answer: True - Red Cross does not participate in disaster relief.
Answer: False - BSS is an international organisation.
Answer: False - WHO supports disease prevention research.
Answer: True
Long Answer Questions
- Explain the main objectives of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Answer: The main objective of WHO is to ensure the attainment of the highest possible level of health by all people globally. It works to control diseases, improve health systems, and promote general well-being. - List any five major functions of WHO.
Answer:
i. Provides information about diseases
ii. Sends medical teams during epidemics
iii. Arranges training for medical personnel
iv. Supports immunisation programmes
v. Promotes and funds health-related research - What are the common health problems in slum dwellings?
Answer: Overcrowding, poor sanitation, contaminated water, stagnant drains, and lack of medical care lead to frequent outbreaks of cholera, typhoid, dysentery, and tuberculosis in slums. - Describe the main health problems in remote rural areas.
Answer: Remote areas often suffer from poor nutrition, unsafe water, lack of hospitals, unavailability of doctors, and frequent outbreaks of malaria, dengue, and other infectious diseases. - How does the Indian Red Cross Society help during natural calamities?
Answer: It provides emergency relief, distributes food and medicines, organises blood donation camps, offers first aid, and sets up temporary clinics during floods, earthquakes, and famines. - Write a short note on Red Cross Day.
Answer: Red Cross Day is observed on 8th May to commemorate the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross. It promotes awareness of humanitarian aid and global relief services. - Describe the health problems commonly found in Indian villages.
Answer: Common problems include lack of clean drinking water, open defecation, poor hygiene, malnutrition, and limited access to healthcare, leading to frequent cases of typhoid, cholera, and parasitic infections. - Explain the contribution of WHO in controlling global epidemics.
Answer: WHO sends medical teams, provides vaccines and medicines, offers technical assistance, spreads awareness, and monitors disease outbreaks to manage and control epidemics effectively. - What are the functions of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)?
Answer:
i. Promotes and conducts research on diseases like cancer, leprosy, etc.
ii. Surveys and monitors public health problems
iii. Provides technical support to national health programmes
iv. Recommends health policy measures - What role does WHO play in promoting health education?
Answer: WHO supports training programs for healthcare workers, conducts awareness campaigns, publishes guidelines, and assists nations in developing educational material related to hygiene and disease prevention. - List any five diseases WHO helps control and how.
Answer:
i. Malaria – through vector control and treatment
ii. Polio – via immunisation
iii. Tuberculosis – by providing drugs and training
iv. Cholera – by improving sanitation
v. COVID-19 – through global guidelines and aid - Explain how poor sanitation leads to disease.
Answer: Poor sanitation results in contaminated water and food, which promotes the spread of diseases like cholera, typhoid, dysentery, and hepatitis due to improper waste disposal and open defecation. - Describe the functions of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India.
Answer:
i. Controls drug production and distribution
ii. Manages national immunisation programmes
iii. Promotes health education
iv. Regulates hospitals and public health schemes - How does immunisation help in disease prevention?
Answer: Immunisation introduces weakened or inactive pathogens into the body, stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies, thereby protecting individuals from future infections like polio, measles, etc. - What is the role of Bharat Sevak Samaj in public health?
Answer: BSS promotes community and individual health, educates people about hygiene, trains volunteers for social service, and implements family welfare and rural health programmes. - Mention the diseases spread by mosquitoes and their prevention.
Answer:
Diseases: Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya
Prevention: Mosquito nets, repellents, eliminating stagnant water, and wearing protective clothing
- Differentiate between foodborne and waterborne diseases with examples.
Answer: Foodborne: Spread through contaminated food (e.g., typhoid)
Waterborne: Spread through dirty water (e.g., cholera)
Both cause gastrointestinal infections.
- What are the symptoms and causes of tuberculosis?
Answer:
Symptoms: Persistent cough, chest pain, fatigue
Causes: Bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, spread through airborne droplets - How is dengue spread and prevented?
Answer: Dengue is spread by the Aedes mosquito. It is prevented by avoiding mosquito bites, removing stagnant water, and using nets and repellents. - What are the objectives of Red Cross Society?
Answer: To provide relief during calamities, organise blood donation, promote first aid, run clinics, and spread awareness about health and hygiene. - Name diseases caused by contaminated water and explain one in detail.
Answer:
Diseases: Cholera, Typhoid, Hepatitis
Example: Cholera – caused by Vibrio cholerae, leading to diarrhoea and dehydration due to intake of contaminated water. - Describe any three major contributions of WHO during epidemics.
Answer:
Sends medical experts and supplies
ii. Provides emergency funding and logistics
iii. Spreads global awareness and safety guidelines - Why are health organisations necessary in a country?
Answer: They monitor diseases, promote preventive care, offer medical services, educate citizens, and support the government in managing health emergencies. - What are communicable diseases? Give examples from the chapter.
Answer: Diseases transmitted from person to person. Examples: Cholera, TB, Typhoid, Malaria, and Influenza. - Explain the difference between WHO and Red Cross.
Answer: WHO: International health policy and epidemic management
Red Cross: Emergency relief, first aid, blood donation, humanitarian work - What are vector-borne diseases? Name two and their vectors.
Answer:
Diseases transmitted by carriers like mosquitoes.
Examples: Malaria – Anopheles, Dengue – Aedes - How does WHO assist developing nations?
Answer: By supplying vaccines, providing health experts, funding training, and supporting local health infrastructure. - Describe any three major health problems in Indian cities.
Answer: Air pollution – causes respiratory diseases
Overcrowding – spreads infections
Slum conditions – lead to cholera and TB - Explain how diseases like typhoid and cholera are prevented.
Answer: By ensuring clean drinking water, proper sewage disposal, washing hands, and boiling water before use. - What is the importance of observing World Health Day?
Answer: It raises awareness about global health issues, promotes healthy practices, and encourages international cooperation in healthcare. - Mention any three roles of Red Cross Society in India.
Answer: Provides first aid during disasters
Organises blood donation drives
Educates public on health and hygiene - Discuss the function of ICMR in public health research.
Answer: ICMR conducts surveys, supports disease-related research, evaluates health programmes, and guides government on disease control policies. - How do slums become breeding grounds for diseases?
Answer: Due to open drains, overcrowding, poor sanitation, and lack of clean water, which encourage mosquito breeding and spread of infections. - What is the role of Red Cross during epidemics?
Answer: It sets up emergency medical camps, distributes medicines, provides first aid, and assists in healthcare delivery. - Explain how WHO contributes to medical education.
Answer: It arranges training for health workers, provides curriculum support, and helps set up medical colleges in underdeveloped areas. - What are the health risks in areas lacking clean water supply?
Answer: Risks include cholera, typhoid, dysentery, hepatitis, and other gastrointestinal infections due to contaminated water consumption. - What are the activities of Red Cross during floods?
Answer: Distributes food and medicine, sets up temporary shelters, provides clean water and first aid, and helps in rescue operations. - Name three ways ICMR helps the Indian health system.
Answer: Conducts health research.
Assesses national disease trends
Offers policy suggestions to the government - Why are vector-borne diseases dangerous in rural areas?
Answer: Due to poor drainage, stagnant water, lack of awareness and mosquito control, these diseases spread rapidly. - What is the role of immunisation in public health?
Answer: Prevents outbreaks, protects individuals from serious diseases, and builds herd immunity in the population. - What causes Hepatitis and how is it transmitted?
Answer: Caused by hepatitis viruses, transmitted through contaminated water and food or infected blood. - Explain how BSS contributes to rural health development.
Answer: By training local volunteers, spreading awareness, organising health camps, and supporting family welfare schemes. - Discuss the global impact of WHO.
Answer: WHO coordinates international health responses, manages disease surveillance, sets medical guidelines, and assists countries in crisis. - What is the structure of the health ministry in India?
Answer: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare operates from New Delhi and handles health policy, hospitals, and disease control. - How can health education reduce disease spread?
Answer: By teaching hygiene, encouraging immunisation, and informing people about symptoms and prevention methods. - Describe the transmission and symptoms of typhoid.
Answer: Transmitted through contaminated water/food; symptoms include fever, weakness, abdominal pain, and headache. - What diseases can be controlled by vaccination?
Answer: Polio, Measles, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, and Diphtheria. - Why is WHO important in a pandemic?
Answer: It offers coordinated international response, provides expert advice, distributes resources, and monitors disease spread. - List any three mosquito-borne diseases and their vectors.
Answer: Malaria – Anopheles
Dengue – Aedes
Filariasis – Culex - What is the need for health organisations like Red Cross and WHO?
Answer: They support countries in emergencies, control diseases, provide humanitarian aid, and improve healthcare access globally.
Give Reasons
- Give reason: WHO was established.
Answer: To coordinate international public health efforts and ensure the highest possible level of health worldwide. - Give reason: 7th April is observed as World Health Day.
Answer: It marks the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948. - Give reason: Red Cross Day is observed on 8th May.
Answer: To commemorate the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross. - Give reason: Indian Red Cross Society was established.
Answer: To provide relief and medical aid during emergencies and promote health awareness in India. - Give reason: WHO sends medical teams to countries.
Answer: To provide emergency medical support during epidemics and health crises. - Give reason: WHO promotes immunisation.
Answer: To prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases and improve public health. - Give reason: Red Cross arranges blood donation camps.
Answer: To provide safe and timely blood for patients in need during emergencies and surgeries. - Give reason: ICMR conducts health research.
Answer: To find scientific solutions for the prevention and control of diseases in India. - Give reason: BSS trains volunteers.
Answer: To involve local communities in promoting health and providing basic healthcare services. - Give reason: Poor sanitation leads to disease.
Answer: It allows germs to breed and spread through water, food, and human contact, causing infections. - Give reason: Boiling water is advised during epidemics.
Answer: To kill harmful microorganisms and prevent waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid. - Give reason: Cholera spreads rapidly in slum areas.
Answer: Due to contaminated water, open drains, and poor hygiene conditions. - Give reason: Malaria is common in stagnant water zones.
Answer: Because stagnant water serves as breeding grounds for Anopheles mosquitoes. - Give reason: Aedes mosquito bites during the day.
Answer: This species is diurnal and actively bites during early morning and late afternoon. - Give reason: WHO helps developing countries.
Answer: Because they often lack healthcare infrastructure, resources, and trained personnel. - Give reason: Tuberculosis is considered airborne.
Answer: It spreads through droplets expelled when an infected person coughs or sneezes. - Give reason: Mosquito nets are used at night.
Answer: To protect individuals from mosquito bites while sleeping, especially from malaria vectors. - Give reason: Typhoid spreads through contaminated food and water.
Answer: Because it is caused by Salmonella typhi, which enters the body through ingestion of infected substances. - Give reason: Immunisation is essential for children.
Answer: It protects them from life-threatening diseases and builds long-term immunity. - Give reason: WHO supports disease control research.
Answer: To develop better methods of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention globally. - Give reason: Red Cross provides first aid training.
Answer: So that individuals can respond promptly and effectively during emergencies. - Give reason: Bharat Sevak Samaj supports family welfare.
Answer: To improve maternal and child health and promote awareness of hygiene and nutrition. - Give reason: Contaminated water causes hepatitis.
Answer: Because hepatitis viruses, especially A and E, are transmitted through faecal-contaminated water. - Give reason: Influenza spreads quickly in crowded places.
Answer: It is an airborne viral infection that spreads through coughing and sneezing in close contact. - Give reason: WHO monitors disease outbreaks.
Answer: To contain their spread and initiate a coordinated global response. - Give reason: Public health education is important.
Answer: It increases awareness about disease prevention, hygiene, and healthy practices. - Give reason: ICMR conducts disease surveys.
Answer: To gather data, identify health trends, and formulate public health policies. - Give reason: Mosquito-borne diseases are seasonal.
Answer: Because mosquitoes breed more during the rainy season due to water accumulation. - Give reason: WHO supports the establishment of medical colleges.
Answer: To increase the availability of trained healthcare professionals in developing countries. - Give reason: Typhoid is dangerous if untreated.
Answer: It can lead to severe intestinal complications and even death. - Give reason: Red Cross operates globally.
Answer: To offer humanitarian aid and relief during disasters, regardless of location. - Give reason: Vector control is important in public health.
Answer: It reduces the population of disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes. - Give reason: TB patients must cover their mouth while coughing.
Answer: To prevent the spread of the bacteria to others through air. - Give reason: Dengue fever causes high mortality during outbreaks.
Answer: Due to lack of immunity, quick spread, and sometimes delay in treatment. - Give reason: WHO helps during pandemics.
Answer: To provide global coordination, expert guidance, and emergency aid. - Give reason: Open drains are a health hazard.
Answer: They facilitate breeding of flies and mosquitoes and spread diseases. - Give reason: ICMR’s role is crucial in India.
Answer: It guides national health programs through its research and findings. - Give reason: Slum areas require targeted health intervention.
Answer: Because of poor infrastructure, overcrowding, and high disease vulnerability. - Give reason: Clean water supply is a basic health necessity.
Answer: It prevents the spread of waterborne diseases and promotes overall hygiene. - Give reason: Mass immunisation is effective in controlling epidemics.
Answer: It creates herd immunity, reducing the spread of disease in a community. - Give reason: WHO supports training of medical personnel.
Answer: To improve the healthcare workforce in low-resource countries. - Give reason: Health organisations need to coordinate globally.
Answer: Because diseases can spread across borders and require united action. - Give reason: The Red Cross is a humanitarian organisation.
Answer: It provides medical relief and assistance without discrimination during disasters and wars. - Give reason: Polio cases declined after immunisation programs.
Answer: Vaccines provided immunity and prevented virus transmission in communities. - Give reason: Dengue outbreaks often occur after monsoons.
Answer: Because stagnant clean water left behind becomes breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes. - Give reason: Cholera must be treated promptly.
Answer: To prevent severe dehydration and death due to excessive fluid loss. - Give reason: WHO’s technical support is vital during outbreaks.
Answer: It offers expert guidance, logistics, and supplies to manage emergencies. - Give reason: Bharat Sevak Samaj promotes community-based healthcare.
Answer: To ensure grassroots participation and health improvement in rural areas. - Give reason: Awareness campaigns reduce disease spread.
Answer: They inform people about symptoms, prevention, and encourage health-seeking behaviour. - Give reason: Red Cross educates on hygiene and sanitation.
Answer: To prevent communicable diseases and improve overall public health standards.
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Case Studies
Case Study 1:
A severe flood affected a remote area in Odisha. Emergency shelters were needed, along with food, clean water, and medical assistance. An organisation provided first aid, organised blood donation camps, and offered health education.
Question: Which organisation was most likely involved?
Answer: Red Cross Society
Case Study 2:
A national health body in India conducted a country-wide survey to assess the spread of tuberculosis. It also supported research institutions with funding.
Question: Identify the organisation.
Answer: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Case Study 3:
On 7th April, a school organised a campaign on global health awareness. Students made posters on hygiene and vaccinations.
Question: Which global event was the school observing?
Answer: World Health Day
Case Study 4:
A community in a rural area experiences repeated malaria outbreaks. Investigations show stagnant water around houses.
Question: What preventive steps should be taken immediately?
Answer: Eliminate stagnant water, use mosquito nets, apply repellents, and spray insecticides.
Case Study 5:
A person travels from one city to another and spreads typhoid unknowingly through poor hand hygiene.
Question: What is the mode of transmission of typhoid in this case?
Answer: Contaminated food or water (fecal-oral route)
Case Study 6:
During a dengue outbreak, the government organises door-to-door awareness drives and free fogging in affected areas.
Question: What is the main vector of dengue?
Answer: Aedes mosquito
Case Study 7:
A young child develops a persistent cough, fever, and weight loss. The doctor diagnoses tuberculosis.
Question: Which bacteria causes this disease?
Answer: Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Case Study 8:
In an underdeveloped country, WHO arranges shipment of polio vaccines and sends trained staff to assist in immunisation drives.
Question: What role is WHO playing here?
Answer: Providing technical assistance and vaccines during disease prevention efforts
Case Study 9:
Following an earthquake, an international body set up temporary health camps and distributed clean water and food.
Question: Name this organisation.
Answer: Red Cross
Case Study 10:
After receiving a WHO alert, the Ministry of Health initiates a measles vaccination drive across all schools.
Question: What is the benefit of this initiative?
Answer: Prevention of disease and building herd immunity
Case Study 11:
A state reports multiple hepatitis cases due to leaking sewage pipes mixing with drinking water lines.
Question: What is the likely cause of hepatitis in this situation?
Answer: Contaminated water
Case Study 12:
A medical college is set up in a tribal area with WHO’s support to train local youth as health workers.
Question: What long-term benefit will this initiative provide?
Answer: Development of local healthcare infrastructure and self-reliance
Case Study 13:
Bharat Sevak Samaj trains 50 rural youth in first aid and hygiene awareness. They begin working in villages.
Question: What is the aim of this training programme?
Answer: Promoting community health and providing basic medical assistance
Case Study 14:
A school celebrates 8th May by hosting a first-aid demonstration and discussing global humanitarian work.
Question: What is the occasion being observed?
Answer: Red Cross Day
Case Study 15:
Slum residents fall ill due to consumption of unboiled, contaminated tap water during the summer.
Question: Which diseases are most likely to spread here?
Answer: Cholera, Typhoid, Hepatitis
Case Study 16:
During COVID-19, WHO issued guidelines, coordinated international research, and distributed medical kits to many countries.
Question: Which functions of WHO are highlighted here?
Answer: Health education, epidemic response, and global coordination
Case Study 17:
A campaign in urban slums focuses on cleaning drainage systems, promoting use of toilets, and educating about safe water.
Question: Which health problems is this campaign addressing?
Answer: Waterborne diseases like dysentery, cholera, and typhoid
Case Study 18:
ICMR begins research on antibiotic-resistant strains of TB and proposes changes to national drug policies.
Question: What is ICMR’s role in this case?
Answer: Disease research and policy recommendation
Case Study 19:
An area reports increasing dengue and malaria cases every monsoon. No vector control measures are in place.
Question: Suggest two immediate steps to control the situation.
Answer: Start mosquito fogging and remove stagnant water sources.
Case Study 20:
A mass vaccination drive in a village is delayed due to lack of trained staff. WHO sends trained medical teams to assist.
Question: Which core area of WHO’s work does this reflect?
Answer: Providing trained medical personnel to strengthen local healthcare delivery
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