5th Class Science Human Body and their Needs Question Bank Human Body (Food and Health)

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                    Malaria is a disease that is spread by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes lay eggs in stagnant water. Which of the following methods would help to control the number of mosquitoes?
    (i) Taking medicines that prevent malaria.
    (ii) Put a thin film of oil on the surface of water in a big pool.
    (iii) Keeping the surroundings dry.
    (iv) spraying chemical that kill insects. 
                   

    A)  Only (i)

    B)                         Only (ii) and (iii)

    C)                         Only (i), (ii) and (iii)

    D)                         Only (ii), (iii) and (iv)

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water hence we should keep the surroundings dry and spray oil or chemicals on stagnant water kills the larva and prevent malaria. Anti-malarial drugs also can be taken.


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