100+ General Knowledge Questions on Health and Hygiene - 1

Question: 1

What are the symptoms of leprosy?

i. Hypopigmented patches.

ii. Loss of sensation in the affected part of the skin.

iii. Nasal depression and loss of fingers and toes.

Question: 2

What is CFC?

CFC is Chloro Fluoro Carbon.

This is used as a solvent in refrigerators.

On breaking down this releases chlorine, which damages the ozone layer.

It results in depletion of ozone.

Question: 3

List any four contact diseases?

AIDS

Scabies

Syphillis

Gonnerea

Question: 4

Define the term infection?

Infection is the entry and development or multiplication of infectious agent in the body of man or animals.

Question: 5

What is natural immunity?

Natural immunity is developed in an individual without having the disease or immunisation against it (e.g) secretion of sweat glands contain certain chemical substances which prevent the entry of micro organisms.