100+ General Knowledge Questions on Health and Hygiene - 3

Question: 11

Suggest two ways to conserve fresh water?

i. Rain water harvesting to be done extensively.

ii. More small dams and reservoirs are to be constructed to store more water.

Question: 12

What are insectivorous plants?

Plants growing in nitrogen deficient soil, obtain nitrogen by killing and eating small insects. These are known as insectivorous plants.

Question: 13

What are cryptogams and phanerogams?

Cryptogams are non flowering plants. Eg. Algae, Fungi.

Phanerogams are flowering plants. Eg. Brinjal, Hibiscus.

Question: 14

What are mesophytes?

Mesophytes are plants which grow in places with moderate supply of water. (e.g) plants that grow in temperate and tropical regions.

Question: 15

What are the ways to stop smoking?

i. Stay away from other smokers.

ii. Take two hot baths every day and follow them with stimulating cold showers.

iii. Do many exercises.

iv. Consume more fruits and vegetables.

v. Don't go hungry for long.

vi. Avoid alcohol, tea and coffee.

vii. Throw away all cigarettes you possess.