CBSE Class 8 Science Health The Ultimate Treasure (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 7

1. Which is the most appropriate prevention for typhoid?

A Avoid close contact with infected people B Use mosquito nets and repellents C Maintain hygiene and boiled drinking water D Wearing long-sleeved clothes

2. Which symptom pair is typical of malaria?

A High fever and periodic chills B Jaundice and vomiting C Headache and abdominal discomfort D Cough and night sweats

3. Dengue fever is caused by which type of pathogen?

A Protozoa B Worms C Virus D Bacteria

4. Which prevention step is shared for both malaria and dengue?

A Cover mouth and nose B Boil drinking water C Vaccination at clinics D Use mosquito nets and repellents

5. Which disease is most associated with worms in stool and poor growth?

A TB B Ascarisiasis C Measles D Typhoid

6. Which practice best reduces waterborne disease risk at home?

A Avoid sharing towels B Use long-sleeved clothing C Boil drinking water D Control mosquito breeding

7. A student has diarrhoea and dehydration after street food. Which disease is most likely?

A TB from bacteria B Dengue from virus C Cholera from bacteria D Malaria from protozoa

8. Which symptom set fits TB rather than typhoid?

A Cough and night sweats B Headache and fever C Diarrhoea and dehydration D Abdominal discomfort

9. Which action helps prevent spread of respiratory infections in crowded places?

A Eat properly cooked food B Wear a mask C Use boiled water D Use mosquito repellent

10. Which statement best describes a deficiency disease?

A Illness from excessive physical activity B Illness from sudden viral outbreaks C Illness from lack of specific nutrients D Illness from exposure to many allergens