Model Exam Paper
Section A: True or False (2 marks each)
1. True or False: Malaria is caused by a virus.
2. True or False: Non-communicable diseases can be inherited from one
generation to another.
3. True or False: Allergies are an example of communicable diseases.
4. True or False: Anopheles mosquitoes have spotted wings.
5. True or False: Washing and drying clothes after outdoor visits can help
prevent vector-borne diseases.
6. True or False: Influenza is caused by bacteria.
Section B: Fill in the Blanks (2 marks each)
7. The term for diseases caused due to the deficiency of nutrients in our
diet is ____________ diseases.
8. The microscopic, single-celled organism that causes malaria is called
____________ parasite.
9. Diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another are
known as ____________ diseases.
10. The agent causing infection in communicable diseases is often
referred to as ____________.
11. What is the main method of preventing communicable diseases by
keeping our surroundings clean? ____________.
Section C: Short Answer (3 marks each)
12. Explain the difference between communicable and
non-communicable diseases.
13. Name two non-infectious causes of non-communicable diseases.
14. List two deficiency diseases mentioned in the chapter.
15. How can communicable diseases spread through direct contact?
16. What is the importance of vaccines in preventing diseases?
17. Describe the symptoms of malaria mentioned in the chapter.
Section D: Long Answer (4 marks each)
18. Explain the life cycle of malaria, including how it is transmitted from
mosquitoes to humans.
19. Discuss the methods mentioned for the prevention of malaria in the
chapter.
20. Elaborate on the concept of vector-borne diseases and provide
examples. How can these diseases be prevented?