Class 9 Aids to Health Mock Test (ICSE)

Topics in Aids to Health

• Immunity and its types
• Vaccination
• Antibiotics and antiseptics
• Health services

Aids to Health practice questions with answers

1. Q1Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following is an antibiotic obtained from a fungus?

   1. (a)Streptomycin
   2. (b)Penicillin
   3. (c)Tetracycline
   4. (d)Erythromycin
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   1. Correct option: (b) Penicillin+1

   Answer: (b)
2. Q2Multiple choice·1 mark
   The type of immunity that develops as a result of an actual infection or through vaccination is called:

   1. (a)Natural passive immunity
   2. (b)Active acquired immunity
   3. (c)Innate immunity
   4. (d)Passive acquired immunity
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   1. Correct option: (b) Active acquired immunity+1

   Answer: (b)
3. Q3Short answer·2 marks
   Differentiate between antibiotics and antiseptics on the basis of their application or use in the human body.
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   1. Antibiotics: usually taken orally or by injection to kill or stop the growth of disease-causing bacteria inside the body (some, such as mupirocin, are applied as ointments on skin infections).+1
   2. Antiseptics: applied on the surface of living tissues such as skin, cuts and wounds to kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms; they are not swallowed to treat infections inside the body.+1

   Answer: Antibiotics are usually taken orally or by injection to fight bacterial infections inside the body (a few are used as ointments), whereas antiseptics are applied on the skin, cuts and wounds.
4. Q4Short answer·2 marks
   Differentiate between antibiotics and antiseptics on the basis of their mode of application. Give one example of each.
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   1. Antibiotics: usually taken orally or by injection to kill or stop the growth of bacteria inside the body (a few are applied as ointments).+0.5
   2. Example of an antibiotic, any one of: penicillin; streptomycin; tetracycline; amoxicillin; or any other valid antibiotic.+0.5
   3. Antiseptics: applied externally on living tissues such as skin, cuts and wounds to prevent the growth of microorganisms.+0.5
   4. Example of an antiseptic, any one of: Dettol; tincture of iodine; Savlon; boric acid; hydrogen peroxide; or any other valid antiseptic.+0.5

   Answer: Antibiotics are usually taken orally or by injection against bacterial infections inside the body (e.g. penicillin), whereas antiseptics are applied on the skin, cuts and wounds (e.g. Dettol or tincture of iodine).
5. Q5Long answer·4 marks
   Answer the following questions regarding health services: (a) State any two main functions of the World Health Organization (WHO). (b) Mention any two objectives of the Indian Red Cross Society.
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   1. (a) First function of WHO, any one of: setting international standards for drugs, vaccines and food products; controlling and eradicating epidemic diseases such as smallpox and polio; collecting and sharing world health information; promoting medical research; helping countries strengthen their health services; promoting maternal and child health; or any other valid function.+1
   2. (a) Second function of WHO, a different one from the same list.+1
   3. (b) First objective of the Indian Red Cross Society, any one of: giving relief to victims of disasters and war; organising blood donation camps and running blood banks; training people in first aid; caring for sick and wounded soldiers; promoting maternity and child welfare; running ambulance services and hospitals; or any other valid objective.+1
   4. (b) Second objective of the Red Cross, a different one from the same list.+1

   Answer: (a) Any two of: setting international standards for drugs and vaccines; controlling epidemic diseases; sharing health information; promoting research; strengthening national health services; promoting maternal and child health. (b) Any two of: disaster and war relief; blood donation and blood banks; first-aid training; care of sick and wounded soldiers; maternity and child welfare; ambulance services.
6. Q6Long answer·4 marks
   (a) State any two main functions of the Red Cross Society. (b) Mention any two primary objectives of community health services in India.
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   1. (a) First function of the Red Cross Society, any one of: relief work (medical aid, food, shelter) during disasters and emergencies; organising blood donation camps and supplying safe blood; first-aid training; care of the sick and wounded in war; maternity and child welfare; ambulance services; or any other valid function.+1
   2. (a) Second function of the Red Cross Society, a different one from the same list.+1
   3. (b) First objective of community health services, any one of: affordable basic health care for rural and poor people through primary health centres; immunisation of children; maternal and child health care; control of communicable diseases; family welfare; health education; safe drinking water and sanitation; or any other valid objective.+1
   4. (b) Second objective of community health services, a different one from the same list.+1

   Answer: (a) Any two of: disaster relief; blood donation and supply; first-aid training; care of the sick and wounded; maternity and child welfare; ambulance services. (b) Any two of: basic health care for rural and poor people; immunisation; maternal and child health; control of communicable diseases; family welfare; health education; safe water and sanitation.

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