Which of the following are necessary steps to promote good health?
I. Increasing awareness about diseases.
II. Administering vaccinations.
III. Implementing proper waste disposal methods.
IV. Practising regular exercise.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → I, II, III and IV
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. Good health needs effort both by each person and by society.
I. Increasing awareness about diseases. — True. People who know about diseases and their effects can avoid and report them early.
II. Administering vaccinations. — True. Vaccination (immunisation) protects people against infectious diseases.
III. Implementing proper waste disposal methods. — True. Proper disposal of wastes, along with control of vectors and clean food and water, stops the spread of infections.
IV. Practising regular exercise. — True. Balanced diet, personal hygiene and regular exercise help to maintain good health.
All four steps are needed, so the answer is I, II, III and IV.
NCERT Extract:
Human Health and Disease – “… Balanced diet, personal hygiene and regular exercise are very important to maintain good health. Yoga has been practised since time immemorial to achieve physical and mental health. Awareness about diseases and their effect on different bodily functions, vaccination (immunisation) against infectious diseases, proper disposal of wastes, control of vectors and maintenance of hygiene in food and water resources are necessary for achieving good health.”