Last updated on February 9th, 2024 at 04:34 pm
Q: Make a list of food items which are preserved in salt in your and your neighbour’s houses.
A: Food items preserved in salt can include pickles, salted fish, and preserved meats.
Q: Which insecticide is used on grains and vegetables safeguard against insects in your area? In the same way what is added to the grain in your house to preserve it.
A: Commonly used chemicals include DDT or BHC for protecting crops from insects.
Q: It is observed that many people do not take balanced diet. What could be the possible reasons for it? What will you advice them to do ?
A: Limited access to a variety of foods, economic problems, and low knowledge about nutrition can all be reasons for not eating a balanced diet. To resolve this issue, people should be educated about the importance of a balanced diet and promote the availability of safe and nutritious foods.
Q: Clean, clear water is always safe for drinking. Write your comments.
A: Clean, clear water is generally safe to drink, but invisible pathogens and contaminants may still be in it. Purifying and disinfecting water is essential to ensure safe drinking water.
Q: What are the various methods adopted to make water potable?
A: Water can be made potable by chlorination, boiling, and using candle-type filters. Municipal water treatment facilities also treat water before it is supplied to homes. These methods free the water from impurities and microorganisms, therefore making it safe for consumption.
