General Health and hygiene

Health & Disease Prevention

Q. The World Health Day is celebrated on ________.
Answer: 7th April
Q. Cleanliness, physical exercise, rest and sleep are a part of ________.
Answer: Personal hygiene
Q. Which one of the following is an unhealthy habit?
Answer: Eating without washing one’s hand
Q. Which one of the following is not a bacterial disease?
Answer: All of the above (AIDS, Dengue, and Measles are viral diseases)
Q. Which of the following diseases is also called as “Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi”?
Answer: Typhoid
Q. Which of the following is the main cause for transmission of the Hepatitis virus?
Answer: Sharing drug needles
Q. Which of the following statements is true about contamination?
Answer: Contamination is caused by the entry of germs into drinking water or edible foods.
Q. Which of the following diseases is not caused by bacteria?
Answer: Poliomyelitis
Q. The main cause of contagious disease is _________.
Answer: All of the above (Contaminated Air, Contaminated Food, and Poor hygienic conditions)
Q. Which of the following factors is necessary for a healthy person?
Answer: All of the above (Vaccination, Balanced diet, and Personal hygiene)

Personal Care & Grooming Basics

Q. How often should you brush your teeth?
Answer: Twice a day
Q. What ingredient do most toothpastes contain for healthy teeth?
Answer: Fluoride
Q. How long should you scrub your hands when you wash them with soap and water?
Answer: 20 seconds
Q. What should you cover when sneezing?
Answer: Nose and mouth
Q. Which item below is best used to wash hair?
Answer: Shampoo
Q. What is the safest way to clean your ears?
Answer: Wipe the outer ear with a cloth
Q. Which of the following body parts should be washed most often?
Answer: Hands
Q. Is squeezing (or popping) a pimple the best way to remove it?
Answer: No
Q. Which of the following statements is false?
Answer: Antiperspirants and deodorants are the same thing
Q. How often should you change your clothes?
Answer: Every day

Hygiene Routines & Food Safety

Q. Why is it important to wash our hands?
Answer: To kill bacteria
Q. If we don’t wash our face very often what can happen?
Answer: You may get spots
Q. If bacteria from our hands is put into our mouth what could happen?
Answer: We can get ill
Q. How often should you change your underwear?
Answer: Every day
Q. Good food hygiene prevents _______?
Answer: Food poisoning
Q. What happens to our body if we don’t wash regularly?
Answer: It will smell
Q. When preparing food you should _______?
Answer: Use separate chopping boards for cooked and raw foods
Q. How often should we wash our hands?
Answer: Whenever we may have touched bacteria
Q. What happens if you don’t brush your teeth regularly?
Answer: Smelly breath and decayed teeth

General Hygiene Quick Guide

Q. When should I wash my hands?
Answer: Always wash before eating, after using the restroom, after coughing or sneezing, and after touching pets or garbage.
Q. What is the best way to wash hands?
Answer: Use clean, running water and soap. Scrub all parts of your hands for at least 20 seconds, including the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
Q. How often should I shower?
Answer: Most people should shower at least once a day, or every other day depending on activity levels and climate.
Q. How do I prevent body odor?
Answer: Body odor is caused by bacteria breaking down sweat. Prevent it by bathing daily and using deodorant or antiperspirant.
Q. How long should you brush your teeth each time?
Answer: Brush your teeth at least twice a day for two minutes each time.
Q. Do I need to floss?
Answer: Yes, flossing at least once a day removes plaque and food particles that a toothbrush cannot reach.
Q. How often should I trim my nails?
Answer: Trim fingernails weekly and toenails every few weeks. Keep them short and clean to prevent germs from hiding underneath.
Q. How often should I wash my hair?
Answer: Washing 2–3 times a week is standard for most people to maintain scalp health.

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