Public Health and Hygiene Practices

What is social hygiene?

• Maintaining personal cleanliness.

• Proper maintenance of hygiene conditions in private homes.

• Proper maintenance of hygiene conditions in our surroundings and public places.

• Keeping only public places clean.

What is the main purpose of practicing social hygiene?

• To make public places look aesthetically pleasing.

• To prevent the spread of diseases and maintain public health.

• To reduce the workload of sanitation workers.

• To encourage more people to visit public places.

Which of the following are considered public places that should be kept clean and free of flies?

• Private residences and personal vehicles.

• Schools, offices, and hotels.

• Individual bedrooms and kitchens.

• Personal gardens and private swimming pools.

Why is it important to keep public places free of flies?

• Flies are considered good luck.

• Flies are a sign of a healthy environment.

• Flies can spread diseases.

• Flies help in pollination.

What is the duty of every individual regarding garbage?

• To burn all garbage to dispose of it.

• To maintain cleanliness of garbage and keep it in open containers.

• To maintain cleanliness of garbage and use covered lids.

• To throw garbage in public drains.

How should public drains be maintained to ensure social hygiene?

• They should be left open for ventilation.

• They should be covered and frequently sprinkled with bleach powder and lime.

• They should be filled with water to prevent pests.

• They should be cleaned only once a year.

Why are bleach powder and lime sprinkled in public drains?

• To make the drains smell better.

• To attract more insects.

• To disinfect and control pests.

• To make the water safe for drinking.

What is the role of civic bodies like municipalities in social hygiene and sanitation?

• To provide personal hygiene products to citizens.

• To manage private waste disposal for individual homes.

• To provide clean and germ-free drinking water and efficient sewage disposal.

• To regulate the cleanliness of private businesses only.

What precaution should be taken regarding outside food?

• It should be consumed immediately after purchase.

• It should be stored in open containers to cool down.

• All eatables should be covered.

• It should only be eaten at home.

Why is it important for all eatables sold outside to be covered?

• To keep them warm.

• To prevent them from being stolen.

• To protect them from dust, insects, and contamination.

• To make them look more appealing.