Here are 10 One-Word Answer Type Questions from the subtopic “Better Housekeeping Practices” with their answers and explanations (explanation given immediately after each question-answer):
1)
Question: What is the term used for used tealeaves, sanitary towels, and food remains that block drains?
Answer: Waste
Explanation: Waste materials like tealeaves, sanitary towels, soft toys, and food remains should not be thrown in the drain as they block the drains and affect the free flow of oxygen.
2)
Question: Which kitchen item should not be thrown in drains because it can harden and block pipes?
Answer: Oil
Explanation: Cooking oil and fats should not be poured down the drain because they harden and block the pipes, making the sewage flow difficult.
3)
Question: What type of soil pores get clogged by fats and oils thrown in open drains?
Answer: Soil
Explanation: When fats and oils are thrown in open drains, they clog soil pores, reducing the effectiveness of soil in filtering water.
4)
Question: What is the term for substances like paints and insecticides that should not be thrown in drains?
Answer: Chemicals
Explanation: Chemicals like paints, insecticides, motor oil, and medicines kill helpful microbes in wastewater treatment plants and should not be disposed of in drains.
5)
Question: Where should solid food remains and cotton be thrown instead of in the drain?
Answer: Dustbin
Explanation: Solid waste materials like food remains, cotton, and tealeaves should be thrown in dustbins to avoid choking the drains.
6)
Question: What do harmful chemicals thrown in drains kill, affecting water purification?
Answer: Microbes
Explanation: Helpful microbes in wastewater treatment plants purify water. Harmful chemicals kill these microbes, making the treatment process ineffective.
7)
Question: What is advised to be covered in colonies to improve sanitation and reduce pollution?
Answer: Drains
Explanation: Open drains should be covered to avoid bad smell, breeding of insects, and spread of diseases, and to improve sanitation.
8)
Question: Whom should you approach to insist on better housekeeping practices in the locality?
Answer: Municipality
Explanation: Responsible citizens can approach the municipality or gram panchayat to improve waste disposal and housekeeping practices.
9)
Question: What type of load is increased in WWTPs due to irresponsible waste disposal?
Answer: Pollution
Explanation: Throwing fats, oils, and solid waste in drains increases the pollution load in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), making it difficult to clean water.
10)
Question: What good practice helps in minimising pollutants at their source in houses?
Answer: Housekeeping
Explanation: Better housekeeping practices, like properly disposing of solid waste and avoiding harmful substances in drains, reduce pollution at its source.
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