Examination on Physical & Health Education
Class: Primary 6
Term: Third Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is the state of being free from illness or injury. (a) Sickness (b) Health (c) Disease (d) Weakness
2. The practice of keeping our surroundings clean is called ________ health. (a) Personal (b) Mental (c) Environmental (d) Physical
3. Which of the following is a good way to dispose of waste? (a) Dumping in rivers (b) Burning openly (c) Recycling (d) Littering
4. All of these are sources of noise pollution except ________. (a) Loud music (b) Vehicle horns (c) Quiet reading (d) Construction sites
5. Excessive or unwanted sound that can harm health is known as ________. (a) Music (b) Silence (c) Noise pollution (d) Sound wave
6. The outermost layer of the tooth is called the ________. (a) Dentin (b) Pulp (c) Enamel (d) Cementum
7. Which of these is NOT a good practice for eye care? (a) Reading in dim light (b) Eating balanced diet (c) Avoiding sharp objects (d) Regular check-ups
8. The main reason for brushing our teeth twice daily is to ________. (a) Make them white (b) Remove food particles and germs (c) Make them strong (d) Freshen breath only
9. Which of these is not a common dental problem? (a) Tooth decay (b) Gum disease (c) Strong teeth (d) Bad breath
10. The correct step in using medicine is to ________. (a) Take any dose (b) Check expiry date (c) Share with friends (d) Stop when you feel better
11. ________ refers to chemicals or substances that are used to treat or prevent diseases. (a) Food (b) Poison (c) Medicine (d) Water
12. Taking medicine without a doctor’s prescription or in wrong doses is known as ________. (a) Proper use (b) Drug abuse (c) Self-medication (d) Treatment
13. Which of the following is an effect of drug abuse? (a) Improved health (b) Better grades (c) Mental illness (d) Social acceptance
14. All of these are ways to prevent drug abuse except ________. (a) Saying no to drugs (b) Seeking help (c) Associating with drug users (d) Engaging in hobbies
15. Keeping our body clean and healthy is an example of ________. (a) Environmental health (b) Personal health (c) Community health (d) Public health
16. The pulp of the tooth contains ________. (a) Hardest substance (b) Blood vessels and nerves (c) Protective layer (d) Enamel
17. Which of these is a danger of using fake medicine? (a) Curing illness faster (b) No side effects (c) Worsening illness (d) Cheaper cost
18. The regular removal of waste from our homes and environment helps to prevent ________. (a) Cleanliness (b) Disease outbreak (c) Fresh air (d) Good health
19. Which of the following is a cause of bad breath? (a) Brushing teeth regularly (b) Flossing (c) Poor oral hygiene (d) Eating healthy foods
20. The part of the tooth embedded in the gum is called the ________. (a) Crown (b) Enamel (c) Root (d) Dentin

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

1. (a) Define personal health. (2 marks)
(b) List two methods of waste disposal. (3 marks)
(c) Identify three sources of noise pollution. (3 marks)
(d) Give one importance of environmental health. (2 marks)

2. (a) Name the outermost layer of the tooth. (2 marks)
(b) State three ways to care for your eyes. (3 marks)
(c) Mention three common dental problems. (3 marks)
(d) What is the function of the pulp in a tooth? (2 marks)

3. (a) What is medicine? (2 marks)
(b) State two ways to properly use medicine. (3 marks)
(c) Explain what drug abuse means. (3 marks)
(d) Give two effects of drug abuse on an individual. (2 marks)

4. (a) How can you prevent bad breath? (2 marks)
(b) State two ways to prevent drug abuse. (3 marks)
(c) Identify two dental care practices. (3 marks)
(d) Why is the regular removal of waste from our homes important? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Health
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Environmental
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Recycling
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Quiet reading
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Noise pollution
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Enamel
Question 7 – ✅ (a) Reading in dim light
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Remove food particles and germs
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Strong teeth
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Check expiry date
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Medicine
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Drug abuse
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Mental illness
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Associating with drug users
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Personal health
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Blood vessels and nerves
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Worsening illness
Question 18 – ✅ (b) Disease outbreak
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Poor oral hygiene
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Root