Class 9 Health Organisations Mock Test (ICSE)

Topics in Health Organisations

• World Health Organisation
• Red Cross
• Local health services
• National health programmes

Health Organisations practice questions with answers

1. Q1Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for maintaining sanitation, garbage disposal, and safe drinking water supply at the town or city level?

   1. (a)Municipal Corporation or Municipality
   2. (b)National Health Mission
   3. (c)Indian Red Cross Society
   4. (d)World Health Organisation
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   1. Correct option: (a)+1

   Answer: (a)
2. Q2Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which national programme in India is specifically aimed at the prevention and control of vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue?

   1. (a)National Mental Health Programme
   2. (b)Integrated Child Development Services
   3. (c)National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme
   4. (d)Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme
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   1. Correct option: (c)+1

   Answer: (c)
3. Q3Multiple choice·1 mark
   Where is the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) located?

   1. (a)Geneva, Switzerland
   2. (b)Paris, France
   3. (c)New York, USA
   4. (d)London, UK
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   1. Correct option: (a) Geneva, Switzerland+1

   Answer: (a)
4. Q4Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following is the primary objective of the World Health Organisation (WHO)?

   1. (a)Distributing free food grains during national famines
   2. (b)The attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health
   3. (c)Managing local sanitation and water supply in rural areas
   4. (d)Providing relief to victims of war and natural disasters
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   1. Correct option: (b)+1

   Answer: (b)
5. Q5Short answer·2 marks
   State any two major functions performed by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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   1. First function, any one of: setting international standards for drugs, vaccines, biological and food products; coordinating the global response to disease outbreaks and health emergencies; controlling and eradicating diseases such as smallpox and polio; promoting research to prevent and cure diseases; helping countries strengthen their public health systems; collecting and sharing world health statistics; or any other valid function.+1
   2. Second function, a different one from the same list.+1

   Answer: Any two of: setting international standards for drugs and vaccines; coordinating responses to outbreaks; eradicating diseases such as smallpox and polio; promoting medical research; strengthening national health systems; sharing world health statistics.
6. Q6Long answer·4 marks
   Answer the following questions regarding the Red Cross: (a) State any two main functions performed by the Red Cross during times of war or armed conflict. (b) Mention any two fundamental principles of the Red Cross movement. (c) State one way in which the Red Cross contributes to community welfare during peacetime.
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   1. (a) First wartime function, any one of: medical care and first aid to wounded and sick soldiers; protecting and visiting prisoners of war and passing their messages to families; tracing missing persons and reuniting separated families; relief (food, shelter, medicines) for civilian victims of conflict; or any other valid wartime function.+1
   2. (a) Second wartime function, a different one from the same list.+1
   3. (b) First principle, any one of the seven Fundamental Principles: Humanity; Impartiality; Neutrality; Independence; Voluntary Service; Unity; Universality; or an equivalent wording of one of these principles.+0.5
   4. (b) Second principle, a different one from the same list.+0.5
   5. (c) Any one of: organising blood donation camps and blood banks; disaster relief during floods, earthquakes and other calamities; first-aid training programmes; ambulance services; maternity and child welfare work; or any other valid peacetime activity.+1

   Answer: (a) Any two of: care of wounded soldiers, help for prisoners of war, tracing missing persons, relief for civilian victims. (b) Any two of: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, Universality. (c) Any one of: blood donation camps, disaster relief, first-aid training, ambulance services.

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