Infectious vs Non-Infectious Diseases - UNSOLVED PRACTICE SET
Chapter: Why Do We Fall Ill | Topic: Infectious vs Non Infectious Diseases
INFECTIOUS VS NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES - UNSOLVED PRACTICE SET
Topic: Infectious vs Non Infectious Diseases
Multiple Choice Questions
Q1. Infectious diseases are those that:
- Are inherited from parents
- Can spread from one person to another through pathogens
- Are caused by eating too much junk food
- Last for a very short time only
Q2. Which of the following is a non-infectious disease?
- Tuberculosis
- Malaria
- Cancer
- Typhoid
Q3. The main difference between infectious and non-infectious diseases is:
- Infectious diseases are always fatal
- Non-infectious diseases are always curable
- Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens and can spread; non-infectious diseases are not
- Non-infectious diseases affect only elderly people
Q4. A student with chickenpox is asked to stay home for two weeks. This is because:
- The school does not like sick students
- Chickenpox is infectious and can spread to other students through contact or air
- Chickenpox is a non-infectious disease that needs rest
- The student needs to study at home
Q5. Which of these pairs is correctly matched?
- Diabetes - Infectious
- Common cold - Non-infectious
- AIDS - Infectious
- Goitre - Infectious
Short Answer Questions
Q6. Define infectious disease and non-infectious disease. Give two examples of each.
Q7. Why can infectious diseases spread rapidly in a crowded Mumbai local train or a Delhi metro? Explain with reference to the mode of transmission.
Q8. Classify the following as infectious or non-infectious: Cancer, Influenza, Diabetes, Malaria, Hypertension, Common cold. Give one reason for your classification.
Q9. A person with diabetes cannot spread it to family members, but a person with tuberculosis can. Explain why, based on the fundamental causes of these two diseases.
Long Answer Questions
Q10. Compare infectious and non-infectious diseases under these headings: cause, mode of spread, prevention methods, and examples. Why is it important for public health to control infectious diseases more urgently than non-infectious diseases? Give one example from a recent disease outbreak in India.
Q11. "All infectious diseases are communicable, but not all non-infectious diseases are genetic." Discuss this statement by explaining why infectious diseases are called communicable, the various causes of non-infectious diseases beyond genetics (like lifestyle and environment), and why controlling infectious diseases requires community-level effort rather than just individual care.
APPLICATION / ANALYSIS
Q12. Case Study - School Health Emergency:
In a government school in Hyderabad with 800 students:
| Condition | Number of Students | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chickenpox outbreak | 40 students in 2 weeks | ? |
| Asthma (ongoing) | 25 students | ? |
| Family history of diabetes | 30 students | ? |
| Viral fever | 60 students in one month | ? |
Answer the following:
(a) Classify each condition as infectious or non-infectious. Give a reason for each classification.
(b) Why did the chickenpox cases spread so quickly, while asthma and diabetes did not affect other students?
(c) What immediate action should the school take for the chickenpox outbreak, and what long-term health program should it start for students with non-infectious conditions?
Q13. Real-Life Application - Family Health Portrait:
The Patel family in Ahmedabad has:
Grandmother: Osteoarthritis for 15 years
Father: Recently diagnosed with tuberculosis
Mother: Healthy, works as a nurse
Daughter: Seasonal asthma since age 7
Son: Common cold
Answer the following:
(a) Which family members have infectious diseases? Which have non-infectious diseases? Make a clear list.
(b) What specific precautions should the family take to prevent the spread of tuberculosis within the home?
(c) Can the son catch asthma from his sister? Can he catch arthritis from his grandmother? Explain your answer in both cases.