Class 9th ICSE Biology Solutions Chapter 18 Health Organisations
Question 1.
In which year was WHO established?
…………………………………………….
Answer:
WHO was established in 1948.
Question 2.
Name the world organisations concerned with the following :
(i) Campaigning for control of endemic goitre …………………………………………….
(ii) Supplying food and other facilities to children in schools …………………………………………….
Answer:
- WHO (World Health Organisation)
- Red Cross.
Review Questions
A. Multiple Choice Type
(Select the most appropriate option in each case)
Question 1.
Red Cross Day is celebrated on
(a) May 8
(b) June 23
(c) September 17
(d) November 21
Answer:
(a) May 8
Question 2.
WHO headquarters are located in
(a) Paris
(b) Berin
(c) Geneva
(d) New York
Answer:
(c) Geneva
B. Very Short Answer Type
Question 1.
Match the activities in column I with the respective organisation in Column II (there can be one or more than one activity).
| Column I | Column II |
| (Activity) | (Organisation) |
| (i) To extend relief to victims of earthquake (ii) To lay pharmaceutical standards for important drugs (iii) Arranging ambulance in emergencies (iv) To suggest quarantine measures (v) Training of midwives (iv) Procuring and supplying blood for transfusion. |
(A) Red Cross (B) WHO |
Answer:
| Column I | Column II |
| (Activity) | (Organisation) |
| (i) To extend relief to victims of earthquake (ii) To lay pharmaceutical standards for important drugs (iii) Arranging ambulance in emergencies (iv) To suggest quarantine measures (v) Training of midwives (iv) Procuring and supplying blood for transfusion. |
(A) Red Cross (B) WHO |
Question 2.
Where are the headquarters of WHO located?
Answer:
The headquarters of WHO are located in Geneva.
Question 3.
What do the following abbreviations stand for?
(a) WHO
(b) UNO.
Answer:
(a) WHO – Stands for World Health Organisation.
(b) UNO – United Nations Organisation.
C. Short Answer Type
Question 1.
List any three health problems in India.
Answer:
The common health problems in India are —
- Drinking water. Safe drinking water is not available throughout India. It is restricted to some bigger cities. In , small cities, towns and villages the people get drinking water ‘ from wells, rivers, hand pumps and ponds. Such water is liable to cause many diseases such as gastrointestinal disease.
- Pollution. It is a major problem in bigger citieis of India. It greatly affects the public health. Due to pollution, the people are becoming more and more susceptible to diseases.
- Malnutrition. Due to large population and poverty, malnutrition is very common in India. It gives rise to different types of disorders such as Kwashiorkor, scurvy, rickets and anaemia.
Question 2.
State two functions WHO.
Answer:
- It collects and supplies informations about epidemic diseases.
- It promotes and supports the research programmes on diseases.
Question 3.
State the main functions of Red Cross.
Answer:
- It provides relief and helps to the victims of natural calamity, such as earthquake, famine, flood, etc.
- It provides blood and medical care to the wounded soldiers during war.
Question 4.
State the main functions of World Health Organization.
Answer:
- It provides assistance to member countries regarding training of medical staff and health and education.
- It assists countries to improve health and sanitation services.
- It administers regulations for quarantine conditions and fixes pharmaceutical standard for certain groups of drugs.
D. Long Answer Type
Question 1.
Describe the reasons for the formation of WHO.
Answer:
Member countries of the UNO focused on the need for creating an international body to look after the health problems of people of the world. This was particularly felt in the field of research on the causes and cures of diseases. The combined efforts in this direction were to give better and faster results. The poor and developing countries were to benefit in the quickly.
WHO has six regional offices in the world including one in Delhi. Each regional office works for its member countries. Its headquarters are located in Geneva.
ICSE Class 9 Biology Solutions