Domestic Hygiene

21 Grade 4 Agriculture questions on Domestic Hygiene, with worked marking schemes. 21 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Poor domestic hygiene can lead to diseases such as

   A. cholera and typhoid

   B. tooth decay from sweets only

   C. poor eyesight from reading

   D. broken bones

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Domestic hygiene mainly means keeping

   A. the home and its surroundings clean

   B. the road outside the town clean

   C. the school field clean

   D. only our clothes clean

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3. Question 3

   4 marks

   (a) What is domestic hygiene?

   (b) State two reasons why it is important.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Domestic hygiene is keeping the home and its surroundings clean (2 marks). (b) Any two of: to prevent diseases/germs; to keep the family healthy; to keep away pests/flies/rats; to make the home comfortable and attractive (1 mark each, max 2).

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   We should wash our hands with soap and clean water

   A. only after playing football

   B. after visiting the toilet and before eating

   C. only once a week

   D. only when they look very dirty

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Stagnant (still) dirty water around the home should be drained because it

   A. breeds mosquitoes that cause malaria

   B. makes the compound look green

   C. gives the family clean water

   D. keeps the home cool

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a sign of poor domestic hygiene in a home?

   A. Heaps of uncollected rubbish in the compound

   B. A covered dustbin

   C. A well-swept clean floor

   D. A clean drying rack for utensils

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Drinking water at home should be stored in a

   A. clean covered container

   B. dirty open bucket

   C. rusty tin without a lid

   D. cooking sufuria left on the floor

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   Explain why each of the following is important in the home: (a) covering drinking water; (b) keeping the pit latrine clean.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Covering drinking water keeps out dust, germs and dirt so the water stays safe to drink and does not cause diseases (2 marks). (b) A clean latrine keeps away flies and bad smells and stops the spread of diseases like cholera and typhoid (2 marks).

9. Question 9

   3 marks

   State three good hygiene practices a pupil should follow at home to stay healthy.

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Uncovered food and dirty surroundings in the home attract

    A. clean fresh air

    B. helpful rainwater

    C. strong sunshine

    D. houseflies that spread diseases

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    The BEST way to get rid of kitchen waste such as vegetable peelings is to

    A. pour it into the drinking water

    B. leave it on the kitchen floor

    C. throw it behind the house

    D. put it in a compost pit

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12. Question 12

    4 marks

    State four ways of keeping the kitchen clean and hygienic.

    (4 marks)

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    Any four of: wash utensils after every use; cover food/keep it in cupboards; wipe/clean the working surfaces and floor; keep a clean dustbin and empty it regularly; store water in clean covered containers; keep flies out; dry utensils on a clean rack. (1 mark each, max 4)

13. Question 13

    4 marks

    There is stagnant dirty water and a heap of rubbish near Otieno's home.

    (a) State one health problem this can cause.

    (b) Explain what the family should do to solve it.

    (4 marks)

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    (a) Any one: malaria (from mosquitoes breeding in the water) / cholera / typhoid / diseases from flies (2 marks). (b) Drain away the stagnant water and clear/dispose of the rubbish in a pit or compost, then keep the compound clean regularly (2 marks).

14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Which of the following should be done to keep the kitchen clean and free from germs?

    A. Washing utensils after every meal

    B. Keeping rotten food in the cupboard

    C. Leaving dirty plates overnight

    D. Storing food uncovered

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    Which of the following practices helps to control houseflies in the home?

    A. Leaving food uncovered on the table

    B. Keeping an open rubbish heap near the door

    C. Covering food and clearing rubbish

    D. Throwing leftovers on the floor

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    A clean drying rack (utensil rack) is used in the home to

    A. keep chickens at night

    B. dry washed utensils in a clean place

    C. cook food for the family

    D. store firewood for cooking

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17. Question 17

    3 marks

    Houseflies are common in a home with poor hygiene.

    (a) Name one disease flies can spread.

    (b) State two ways of controlling houseflies in the home.

    (3 marks)

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18. Question 18

    4 marks

    List four items or tools a family can use to keep the home clean.

    (4 marks)

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19. Question 19

    4 marks

    Describe how a family should safely dispose of household waste to keep the home clean.

    (4 marks)

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    Separate the waste; put decomposable waste (peelings/leftovers) in a compost pit to make manure; burn or bury waste that cannot rot, or put it in a covered rubbish pit/bin; empty and cover the pit/bin regularly so it does not attract flies and rats. (Award up to 4 marks for correct methods)

20. Question 20

    2 marks

    Give two reasons why the compound (yard) around the house should be kept clean and the grass cut short.

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21. Question 21

    1 mark

    Which of the following helps to keep a pit latrine hygienic?

    A. Never cleaning the floor

    B. Keeping the lid closed and the floor clean

    C. Leaving the door open all day

    D. Storing food inside it

    (1 mark)

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