ICSE Class 6 Biology - Diseases and Hygiene - Test 2 (Intermediate)
1. Infectious diseases are mainly caused by:
A. Lack of exercise
B. Pathogens
C. Weak bones
2. One way diseases spread is through:
A. Direct contact
B. Sunlight
C. Exercise
3. Drinking boiled water helps because it:
A. Adds minerals
B. Cools the body
C. Kills germs
4. Mosquitoes are called disease:
A. Producers
B. Vectors
C. Medicines
5. Vaccination helps the body to:
A. Build immunity
B. Increase germs
C. Spread infection
6. A common symptom of infection is:
A. Strong teeth
B. Faster growth
C. Fever
7. Food poisoning is caused by:
A. Fresh food
B. Contaminated food
C. Cooked food only
8. We should cover mouth while sneezing to:
A. Prevent spread of germs
B. Increase air intake
C. Improve digestion
9. Personal hygiene refers to:
A. Eating habits only
B. Sleeping habits only
C. Cleanliness habits
10. Antibiotics are used to treat:
A. Injuries only
B. Bacterial infections
C. Broken bones
11. Washing hands before eating prevents:
A. Infection
B. Growth of hair
C. Breathing problems
12. Dengue is spread by:
A. Housefly
B. Lizard
C. Mosquito
13. Isolation means:
A. Mixing with others
B. Separating sick person
C. Eating together
14. Clean environment helps to:
A. Prevent diseases
B. Spread germs
C. Reduce oxygen
15. Food should always be covered to avoid:
A. Cooling
B. Drying
C. Contamination
16. Ringworm is caused by:
A. Virus
B. Fungus
C. Bacteria
17. Cholera spreads through:
A. Contaminated water
B. Clean air
C. Exercise
18. A healthy diet helps to:
A. Reduce sleep
B. Spread infection
C. Improve immunity
19. Houseflies spread disease by:
A. Making food clean
B. Contaminating food
C. Producing oxygen
20. The best way to stay healthy is:
A. Prevention
B. Ignoring hygiene
C. Eating junk food