CBSE Class 8 Science Health The Ultimate Treasure (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 22

1. Indiscriminate use of antibiotics has led to a decline in their effectiveness.

A True B False

2. A student is physically fit and participates in sports every day. However, the student often feels anxious and avoids interacting with classmates. Which statement best describes the student's health?

A The student is healthy because regular exercise prevents all health problems. B The student is unhealthy only if diagnosed with a disease. C The student is healthy because physical fitness is the only requirement for good health. D The student is not completely healthy because good health includes physical, mental and social well-being.

3. Four students describe their daily routines. Which student is most likely to maintain good overall health?

A A student who eats a balanced diet, exercises regularly, gets adequate sleep and maintains personal hygiene. B A student who exercises every day but frequently skips breakfast. C A student who eats nutritious food but spends most of the day using digital screens. D A student who studies late every night and sleeps for only a few hours.

4. Which of the following habits is most likely to affect a person's overall health if followed regularly for a long period?

A Going for a morning walk every day. B Eating fruits and vegetables regularly. C Spending excessive time on mobile phones and other digital screens. D Practising yoga or simple breathing exercises regularly.

5. Two neighbourhoods have similar playgrounds. Playground A is clean and well maintained, while Playground B has litter and polluted surroundings. Why is Playground A a better choice for children?

A It has more playing equipment. B It provides a cleaner environment that supports better health. C It allows children to complete games more quickly. D It requires less physical effort while playing.

6. A doctor asks a patient, "What problems are you experiencing?" The patient replies, "I have a headache and feel very tired." These observations are best classified as:

A Diseases, because they affect the normal functioning of the body. B Pathogens, because they indicate the cause of illness. C Symptoms, because they are experienced and described by the patient. D Signs, because they can be directly measured by medical instruments.

7. During a medical examination, a patient's body temperature is recorded as 39°C using a thermometer. This observation is an example of:

A A disease, because the patient has a fever. B A sign, because it can be observed and measured. C A symptom, because the patient feels unwell. D A pathogen, because it identifies the cause of illness.

8. Which of the following situations best describes a disease?

A Feeling hungry after skipping lunch. B Feeling tired after playing a football match. C Sweating after exercising on a hot day. D A condition that affects the normal functioning of the body or mind.

9. A doctor examines four patients. Which patient is most likely suffering from a communicable disease?

A A patient diagnosed with asthma. B A patient undergoing treatment for cancer. C A patient suffering from dengue. D A patient diagnosed with diabetes.

10. A doctor informs a patient that the illness is not caused by any pathogen and cannot spread from one person to another. Which type of disease is the patient most likely suffering from?

A Vector-borne disease B Communicable disease C Non-communicable disease D Infectious disease