Chapter- 1          Health and Hygiene


1. Question: Why should we wear clean and dry clothes?

Answer: We should wear clean and dry clothes to keep our body hygienic and prevent diseases.

2. Question: When should we wash our hands with soap?

Answer: We should wash our hands with soap after using the toilet and before every meal.

3. Question: Why is hand washing important?

Answer: Hand washing is important to remove germs and prevent infections.

4. Question: How should we clean our eyes?

Answer: We should wash our eyes regularly with cold water.

5. Question: Why should we cut our nails regularly?

Answer: We should cut our nails regularly to keep them clean and avoid germs.

6. Question: What kind of water should we use for drinking?

Answer: We should use pure drinking water.

7. Question: Why should we not eat uncovered food?

Answer: We should not eat uncovered food because it may contain germs and cause diseases.

8. Question: What should we use while coughing or sneezing?

Answer: We should use a handkerchief while coughing or sneezing.

9. Question: Why is a balanced diet important?

Answer: A balanced diet is important to keep our body healthy and strong.

10. Question: Who asked about community hygiene?

Answer: Hemlata asked about community hygiene.

11. Question: What is community hygiene?

Answer: Community hygiene means keeping the surroundings and environment clean.

12. Question: What should we do to maintain community hygiene?

Answer: We should keep our surroundings and environment clean.

13. Question: How should drinking water be supplied?

Answer: Drinking water should be supplied through an underground pipe system.

14. Question: Why are public toilets important?

Answer: Public toilets are important to maintain cleanliness and prevent open defecation.

15. Question: What should be done with animals’ droppings?

Answer: Animals’ droppings should be put in manure pits.

16. Question: Why should we grow more trees?

Answer: We should grow more trees to keep the environment clean and healthy.

17. Question: What did Aruna say after learning the lesson?

Answer: Aruna said that health is wealth and cleanliness is next to godliness.

18. Question: What does “health is wealth” mean?

Answer: It means good health is as valuable as wealth.

19. Question: What does “cleanliness is next to godliness” mean?

Answer: It means cleanliness is very important and close to purity.

20. Question: What did Aruna say about knowledge?

Answer: Aruna said that knowledge is an income.

21. Question: Why should we keep our surroundings clean?

Answer: We should keep our surroundings clean to prevent diseases and live healthily.

22. Question: Who answered Hemlata’s question?

Answer: The teacher answered Hemlata’s question.

23. Question: What is the role of a teacher in this lesson?

Answer: The teacher guides students about health and hygiene.

24. Question: Why should we use a handkerchief while sneezing?

Answer: To prevent the spread of germs to others.

25. Question: What happens if we do not maintain hygiene?

Answer: We may fall sick due to germs and infections.

26. Question: Why should we keep nails clean?

Answer: To prevent dirt and germs from entering our body.

27. Question: What is the importance of underground water supply?

Answer: It provides clean and safe drinking water.

28. Question: What is manure pit used for?

Answer: It is used to collect animal waste and convert it into manure.

29. Question: How can we protect our health?

Answer: By following good hygiene and healthy habits.

30. Question: What is the main message of this lesson?

Answer: The main message is to maintain personal and community hygiene for a healthy life.

Answer by Dimpee