Personal Hygiene
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Personal Hygiene starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Personal Hygiene.
How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take.
When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
See sample questions for grade 10
Describe how personal hygiene can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.
Describe the link between personal hygiene and the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Describe the role of sweat glands in personal hygiene.
Describe two ways in which personal hygiene can impact mental health.
Explain the importance of washing fruits and vegetables before eating them.
Explain why it is important to change socks and underwear daily.
Explain why it is important to cover wounds with a clean bandage.
A student notices that after gym class, their feet often smell bad. Which personal hygiene practice would best help prevent this?
(1) Wearing the same socks every day
(2) Washing feet and changing socks daily
(3) Not drying feet after showering
(4) Sharing shoes with friends
A student notices that after gym class, their feet often smell bad. Which personal hygiene practice would best help prevent this?
(1) Wearing the same socks every day
(2) Washing feet and changing socks daily
(3) Not drying feet after showering
(4) Sharing shoes with friends
Which of the following diseases is most commonly associated with poor oral hygiene?
(1) Influenza
(2) Dental caries
(3) Tuberculosis
(4) Malaria
Which of the following is a sign of poor personal hygiene?
(1) Clean hair
(2) Fresh breath
(3) Body odor
(4) Trimmed nails
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of maintaining good personal hygiene?
(1) Reduces risk of infection
(2) Improves self-esteem
(3) Increases risk of disease
(4) Promotes social acceptance
Fill in the blank: Brushing your teeth at least ________ times a day helps prevent dental cavities and gum disease.
Fill in the blank: The bacteria that cause acne thrive in ________ and oily skin.
Fill in the blank: The main purpose of using deodorant is to reduce ________ caused by bacteria breaking down sweat.
Fill in the blank: The main reason for washing hands before eating is to prevent the ingestion of ________.
True or False: Good personal hygiene can help prevent the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
True or False: Personal hygiene only affects the individual and not the community.
True or False: Using antibacterial soap is always necessary for effective handwashing.
True or False: Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is effective in removing most harmful microorganisms.
