Health and Disease Control
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Mosquito-borne Diseases: Malaria and Dengue
SubtopicMosquito-borne Diseases: Malaria and Dengue under Health and Disease Control for Grade 5 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Can Malaria occur in areas where there is no standing water at all?
A.Yes, it spreads through dust
B.No, because mosquitoes need water to breed and complete their life cycle
C.Yes, it spreads through the air
D.Yes, if the weather is very hot
- 2.
What happens in the 'Pupa' stage of a mosquito's life?
A.It is the stage where the mosquito starts flying
B.It is a resting and transformation stage before becoming an adult
C.It is when the mosquito lays eggs
D.It is when the larvae starts eating leaves
- 3.
Which of these is a safe habit to prevent Dengue during the monsoon?
A.Sleeping in an open garden
B.Applying mosquito repellent on exposed skin
C.Keeping empty coconut shells in the backyard
D.Storing water in open buckets for many days
- 4.
Mosquitoes use their sense of __________ and body heat to find humans to bite.
A.Smell
B.Hearing
C.Taste
D.Touch
- 5.
Which of these activities is best for a student to help the community prevent mosquito-borne diseases?
A.Buying more mosquito nets for themselves
B.Spreading awareness about emptying stagnant water from containers
C.Studying more about history
D.Staying indoors all day
- 6.
What is the typical time gap (incubation period) between a mosquito bite and the appearance of Malaria symptoms?
A.Exactly 5 minutes
B.Usually 7 to 15 days
C.Exactly 2 months
D.A few seconds
- 7.
Why is it important to finish the full course of medicine prescribed for Malaria?
A.To make the doctor happy
B.To ensure all the parasites in the blood are completely destroyed
C.Because the medicine is very expensive
D.To gain more weight
- 8.
In the prevention of Dengue, why is 'emptying the tray behind the refrigerator' often mentioned?
A.The heat from the refrigerator kills the mosquito eggs.
B.The tray collects clean stagnant water, which is ideal for Aedes breeding.
C.The refrigerator emits a smell that attracts .
D.The water in the tray is used by mosquitoes as a food source.
- 9.
How did Ronald Ross prove that the 'Dapple-winged' mosquito (Anopheles) was responsible for Malaria?
A.He let mosquitoes bite himself and waited for the fever.
B.He examined the stomach of mosquitoes that had bitten malaria patients.
C.He saw the parasites flying in the air through a magnifying glass.
D.He found the parasite in the water the mosquitoes were drinking.
- 10.
Why is it important to change the water in a birdbath at least once a week?
A.Because birds do not like to bathe in old water.
B.Because it takes about 7 to 10 days for a mosquito to develop from an egg to an adult.
C.Because the parasite grows only in water older than 10 days.
D.Because the water becomes too salty for mosquitoes after a week.
Download the worksheet for Health and Disease Control - Mosquito-borne Diseases: Malaria and Dengue to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Life Cycle of a Mosquito
SubtopicLife Cycle of a Mosquito under Health and Disease Control for Grade 5 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
How many wings does a fully grown adult mosquito have?
A.Two
B.Four
C.Six
D.Eight
- 2.
Which of these is a sign that mosquitoes are breeding in a nearby cooler?
A.The water is very cold
B.Small worm-like creatures are swimming in it
C.The water is blue
D.The cooler is making noise
- 3.
Mosquito larvae are often found hanging from the water surface. What are they doing?
A.Sleeping
B.Breathing air
C.Looking for land
D.Hiding from fish
- 4.
Which of the following insects has a life cycle most similar to a mosquito?
A.Cockroach
B.Grasshopper
C.Butterfly
D.Spider
- 5.
Why is the pupa stage often called the 'resting' stage, even though it is very active inside?
A.Because it sleeps at the bottom of the pond
B.Because it does not move at all
C.Because it does not take in any food
D.Because it hides under rocks
- 6.
What is the primary difference between the diet of a larva and an adult female mosquito?
A.Larvae eat nectar, females eat algae
B.Larvae eat microorganisms in water, females suck blood
C.Larvae suck blood, females eat leaves
D.Both eat the same thing
- 7.
Which part of the mosquito is used to suck blood or nectar?
A.Antennae
B.Proboscis
C.Thorax
D.Abdomen
- 8.
The total lifespan of a mosquito from egg to the end of the adult stage is approximately how long in ideal summer conditions?
A.2 to 4 days
B.2 to 4 weeks
C.6 months
D.1 year
- 9.
A mosquito larva that is 'non-siphoned' and breathes through spiracles on its eighth abdominal segment belongs to the genus:
A.Aedes
B.Culex
C.Anopheles
D.Psorophora
- 10.
Which of these activities would be most effective at breaking the life cycle of mosquitoes in a residential backyard?
A.Planting more trees.
B.Emptying water from birdbaths and old tires twice a week.
C.Using a fan on the porch.
D.Painting the house a light color.
Download the worksheet for Health and Disease Control - Life Cycle of a Mosquito to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Anemia and Nutritional Deficiencies
SubtopicAnemia and Nutritional Deficiencies under Health and Disease Control for Grade 5 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which food group is most effective at preventing diseases like Beri-beri and Rickets?
A.Sugary sweets
B.Milk and fresh vegetables
C.Cold drinks and chips
D.Oily fried snacks
- 2.
Why is iron called a vital mineral for our body?
A.It makes us glow
B.It helps in making red blood cells
C.It makes our bones soft
D.It is used to make hair curly
- 3.
What is the result of eating a diet that lacks essential vitamins and minerals for a long time?
A.Communicable disease
B.Deficiency disease
C.Stronger immunity
D.Weight gain
- 4.
In addition to a balanced diet, which of these is needed for Vitamin D production in the skin?
A.Rain water
B.Exposure to sunlight
C.Sleeping a lot
D.Eating chocolate
- 5.
Which nutrient group helps to repair the damaged tissues and cells of the body, preventing diseases like Kwashiorkor?
A.Proteins
B.Carbohydrates
C.Fats
D.Roughage
- 6.
Roughage or fiber is not a nutrient, but it is necessary in our diet because it helps:
A.Build muscles
B.Provide instant energy
C.Remove undigested food from the body
D.Carry oxygen in the blood
- 7.
Which of these statements about deficiency diseases is TRUE?
A.They are caused by germs like bacteria and viruses
B.They can be passed from one person to another by sneezing
C.They can be prevented by eating a balanced diet
D.They are caused by lack of exercise and sleep
- 8.
Which of the following describes the difference between a 'Deficiency Disease' and an 'Infectious Disease'?
A.Deficiency diseases are caused by germs; infectious are caused by lack of food
B.Deficiency diseases can be cured by vaccines; infectious by eating well
C.Deficiency diseases do not spread from person to person; infectious diseases do
D.There is no difference; both are the same
- 9.
Anemia is highly prevalent in India. Which of the following lifestyle habits can help prevent it without taking medicine?
A.Drinking tea or coffee immediately after a meal
B.Cooking food in iron utensils ()
C.Eating only polished white rice
D.Peeling all vegetables and fruits deeply before eating
- 10.
How do minerals like Calcium and Phosphorus reach our bones from the food we eat?
A.They are absorbed by the lungs and sent to the bones
B.They are absorbed into the blood from the small intestine and transported to the bones
C.They are created inside the bones directly by the sunlight
D.They are absorbed through the skin when we touch food
Download the worksheet for Health and Disease Control - Anemia and Nutritional Deficiencies to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.