Health and Hygiene
Each subtopic includes About section, revision page link, 10 preview questions, and practice CTAs.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
A balanced diet must include foods from:
A.Only one food group
B.All different food groups
C.Only the sugar group
D.Only the oil group
- 2.
Which of these items is used to maintain oral hygiene?
A.Nail cutter
B.Toothbrush
C.Hair brush
D.Handkerchief
- 3.
If we want to keep our eyes healthy, we should avoid:
A.Eating green vegetables
B.Watching TV from a very close distance
C.Washing eyes with clean water
D.Sleeping on time
- 4.
Which of these should we do every day to keep our body smelling fresh and clean?
A.Change our shoes
B.Take a bath with soap and water
C.Only wash our face
D.Apply a lot of powder
- 5.
Which of these is the most appropriate reason to include salad in our diet?
A.It provides a lot of fats
B.It is a great source of roughage and vitamins
C.It provides a lot of energy for running
D.It makes the food taste very sweet
- 6.
Seafood and iodized salt are important sources of which mineral?
A.Calcium
B.Iodine
C.Iron
D.Magnesium
- 7.
Which of these habits helps in maintaining hygiene while handling food?
A.Using the same knife for everything without washing
B.Washing hands with soap before touching food
C.Leaving food on the counter for two days
D.Coughing over the food while cooking
- 8.
Which of these is the most accurate definition of a 'Balanced Diet'?
A.Eating only the foods that you like
B.A diet that contains all the nutrients in the right proportions
C.Eating large amounts of food twice a day
D.A diet that consists mostly of meat and milk
- 9.
If you replace your mid-day snack of potato chips with an apple, what are you adding more of to your diet?
A.Fats and Salt
B.Vitamins and Roughage
C.Proteins and Oils
D.Starch and Sugar
- 10.
Why do we need to eat 'Protective Foods' daily rather than just once a week?
A.Because the body cannot store many vitamins for a long time
B.Because they are the only source of energy
C.Because they help us grow taller every single day
D.Because they make the food digest in one hour
Download the worksheet for Health and Hygiene - Balanced Diet to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Importance of exercise and rest
SubtopicImportance of exercise and rest under Health and Hygiene for Grade 3 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Why is it good to play with friends outdoors?
A.It is a good physical exercise
B.It is only for wasting time
C.It makes us weak
D.It is bad for health
- 2.
A good posture helps us to look ____.
A.Lazy
B.Smart and confident
C.Tired
D.Sleepy
- 3.
Which activity helps us build stamina?
A.Jogging
B.Sleeping
C.Sitting
D.Lying down
- 4.
What happens when we don't get enough rest?
A.We become very strong
B.We become irritable and tired
C.We grow very fast
D.We stay happy all the time
- 5.
Which of these is a sign of a person who gets proper rest and exercise?
A.Dark circles under eyes
B.Being alert and active
C.Feeling sleepy in the afternoon
D.Frequent headaches
- 6.
How does regular physical activity help us in our school work?
A.It makes us forget everything
B.It improves our focus and brain power
C.It makes us want to sleep in class
D.It has no benefit for studies
- 7.
What is the best way to regain energy after a tiring day of trekking?
A.Playing video games
B.Adequate rest and sleep
C.Running again
D.Eating only chocolates
- 8.
If 'Health' is a building, which of these sets forms the strongest 'Foundation'?
A.Exercise, Junk food, and 2 hours of sleep.
B.Balanced Diet, Regular Exercise, and Adequate Rest.
C.Watching TV, Eating Sweets, and Sleeping all day.
D.Reading, Writing, and No physical activity.
- 9.
Which of these is the most effective 'Cool Down' activity after a 20-minute jump-rope session?
A.Walking slowly for 5 minutes and then stretching your legs.
B.Sitting down immediately and drinking a cold soda.
C.Doing another 20 minutes of even faster jumping.
D.Going to sleep immediately while still sweating.
- 10.
Why is it important to wear 'comfortable clothing' while exercising?
A.To make sure you look like a professional athlete.
B.To allow the body to move freely and the skin to breathe/sweat properly.
C.To prevent the clothes from getting dirty.
D.To make the exercise feel much harder than it is.
Download the worksheet for Health and Hygiene - Importance of exercise and rest to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Personal hygiene and cleanliness
SubtopicPersonal hygiene and cleanliness under Health and Hygiene for Grade 3 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What should we do if we happen to cough or sneeze into our bare hands?
A.Wipe them on our pants
B.Wash our hands immediately with soap
C.Shake hands with a friend
D.Touch our books
- 2.
What is the best way to keep your clothes clean during a meal?
A.By wearing a bib or using a napkin
B.By eating very fast
C.By wiping hands on the shirt
D.By not using any plate
- 3.
How should we maintain our personal water bottle?
A.By never washing it
B.By washing it daily with clean water and soap
C.By sharing it with everyone
D.By keeping it open all the time
- 4.
Why is daily exercise considered a part of a healthy lifestyle?
A.It makes us feel very tired
B.It keeps our body fit and active
C.It makes our clothes dirty
D.It wastes our time
- 5.
What should be our priority after coming home from a crowded place like a market?
A.Starting to play with toys immediately
B.Washing our hands and face thoroughly
C.Lying down on the bed
D.Eating a meal without washing
- 6.
How does drinking clean, filtered, or boiled water help us?
A.It makes the water taste like juice
B.It prevents water-borne diseases like diarrhea and typhoid
C.It makes the water look blue
D.It helps us to see better in the dark
- 7.
Why should we avoid walking barefoot in public places or gardens?
A.Because our feet will become very large
B.To protect our feet from sharp objects and soil-borne germs
C.Because shoes make us walk faster
D.To keep our socks from getting lost
- 8.
The flowchart below shows the process of how germs can grow inside a reusable water bottle. To prevent the situation in 'Step D' from occurring, which of these personal hygiene habits should be followed daily?
A.Keeping the water bottle in a closed, dark cupboard.
B.Thoroughly washing the bottle with soap and drying it.
C.Refilling the bottle with fresh water without cleaning it.
D.Only wiping the outside of the bottle with a cloth.
- 9.
Why should we avoid wearing the same pair of socks for three days in a row?
A.The socks will become too large for the feet
B.Sweat and bacteria trapped in the socks will lead to extremely bad odor and possible skin infections like 'athlete's foot'
C.The color of the socks will transfer to the skin permanently
D.The socks will prevent the shoes from closing
- 10.
Which of these practices most helps in maintaining cleanliness in public parks?
A.Picking flowers from the garden
B.Throwing chocolate wrappers in the designated dustbins
C.Running on the grass instead of the path
D.Feeding the birds with leftover bread
Download the worksheet for Health and Hygiene - Personal hygiene and cleanliness to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Care of sense organs
SubtopicCare of sense organs under Health and Hygiene for Grade 3 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these should be avoided to protect our skin?
A.Drinking water
B.Using soap
C.Spending too much time in the harsh sun
D.Taking a bath
- 2.
The tiny bumps on the tongue that help us taste are called:
A.Taste buds
B.Small seeds
C.Skin cells
D.Hearing cells
- 3.
Maintaining hygiene of sense organs helps us to:
A.Stay sick
B.Feel tired
C.Stay healthy
D.Sleep all day
- 4.
Splashing ________ water into our eyes helps to feel refreshed and removes dirt.
A.Icy
B.Boiling
C.Fresh and clean
D.Muddy
- 5.
Which organ sends signals to the brain to help us identify if an object is hot or cold?
A.Nose
B.Ears
C.Skin
D.Eyes
- 6.
Why should we avoid eating food that is too spicy?
A.It makes our hair fall out
B.It can irritate the tongue and the stomach lining
C.It makes us lose our hearing
D.It prevents us from seeing colors
- 7.
What is the correct way to maintain tongue health?
A.Scrape it very hard until it bleeds
B.Clean it gently every time you brush your teeth
C.Avoid drinking water
D.Use a dirty spoon to clean it
- 8.
Why is it unsafe to use a very high-pressure water jet directly into the ear canal while bathing?
A.It might wash away the hair on your head
B.The force of the water can damage or rupture the delicate eardrum
C.It will make the ear grow on the other side of the head
D.It causes the person to lose their sense of smell
- 9.
What is the best way to clean your spectacles (glasses) to ensure your eyes don't get strained?
A.Wipe them with your shirt sleeve which may have dust particles
B.Use a microfiber cloth and a special lens cleaning solution
C.Scrub them with a piece of sandpaper
D.Lick the lenses and wipe them with your hand
- 10.
How can 'Sleep' affect the health of our eyes?
A.Sleep helps the eyes grow larger
B.During sleep, eyes recover from the day's strain and are kept moist
C.Sleep changes the color of the iris
D.Eyes only need to work during the day, so they turn off at night
Download the worksheet for Health and Hygiene - Care of sense organs to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.