Class 8 Science Chapter 3: Health: The Ultimate Treasure — practice questions with answers
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47 questions19 easy, 21 medium, 7 hardNCERT · CBSE · State boards
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Q1. What does ‘health’ mean?
- Complete physical, mental and social well-being, not just the absence of disease
- Only not falling sick
- Only being strong
- Only eating well
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Answer: A. Complete physical, mental and social well-being, not just the absence of disease
Why: Health includes a positive mindset and good relationships. [p.29, p.42]
Why: Health includes a positive mindset and good relationships. [p.29, p.42]
Q2. Which habits help keep us healthy? (Tick all that apply)
- Eating a balanced diet
- Exercising regularly
- Making time to relax or meditate
- Spending most of the day on screens
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Answer: A. Eating a balanced diet; B. Exercising regularly; C. Making time to relax or meditate
Why: Excessive screen time harms health. [p.30]
Why: Excessive screen time harms health. [p.30]
Q3. Disease-causing organisms like some bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa are called ______.
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Answer: pathogens
Why: Not all microbes are pathogens. [p.32]
Why: Not all microbes are pathogens. [p.32]
Q4. Insects like mosquitoes and houseflies that carry pathogens are called ______.
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Answer: vectors
Why: Vectors spread communicable diseases. [p.33]
Why: Vectors spread communicable diseases. [p.33]
Q5. Which type of disease spreads from one person to another?
- Communicable disease
- Non-communicable disease
- Deficiency disease
- Chronic lifestyle disease
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Answer: A. Communicable disease
Why: Communicable diseases spread by contact, air, water, food or vectors. [p.32–33]
Why: Communicable diseases spread by contact, air, water, food or vectors. [p.32–33]
Q6. Which is the best way to prevent dengue and malaria?
- Use mosquito nets and stop mosquito breeding in still water
- Drink boiled water only
- Avoid sunlight
- Eat more sugar
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Answer: A. Use mosquito nets and stop mosquito breeding in still water
Why: Both are spread by mosquitoes. [p.35]
Why: Both are spread by mosquitoes. [p.35]
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Frequently asked questions
How many practice questions are there for Class 8 Science Chapter 3: Health: The Ultimate Treasure?
47 questions (19 easy, 21 medium, 7 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 8 Science syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.