Health, Population and Environment Education is an integrated and multidisciplinary subject. So, answering the questions might sometimes be difficult. Therefore, we have brought a complete short answer questions guide for students studying in Class 10 Nepal.

Concept of Health, Population and Environment Education - Unit1

Q. What is meant by physical aspect of environment?

Answer: The non-living object, construction, substance or various natural or man-made factor such as sun, buildings, rocks, etc. is meant by physical aspect of environment.

Q. In what aspect of health, population and environment does the plan, policy and law fall under?

Answer: The plan, policy and law falls under political aspect of health, population and environment.

Q. What is meant by psychological aspect of health, population and environment?

Answer; The feelings, behavior, attitude, understanding as well as various other human thoughts is meant by psychological aspect of health, population and environment. 

Q. Give any two examples of science and technological aspect of Health, Population and Environment.

Answer: Any two examples of science and technological aspect of Health, Population and Environment are Communication and Medicine.

Q. Mention the role of economic aspect in Health, Population and Environment Education in one sentence. 

Answer; The sound economic condition, either of individual or the nation, determines the function of all the various aspects of Health, Population and Environment. 

Demography, Population Change and Environment - Unit2

Q. Give a definition of demography.

Answer: Demography can be defined as the scientific and statistical study of human population.

Q. Who is known as the father of demography?

Answer: John Graunt is known as the father of demography.

Q. Mention any two social consequences of rapid population growth rate. 

Answer: Any two social consequences of rapid population growth rate are undue pressure on health of people and lack of availability of safe drinking water.

Q. What is sex ratio?

Answer: The ratio of male population to the female population multiplied by 100 is called sex ratio. 

Q. What is mid-year population?

Answer: Mid-year population of a certain place is the total number of people residing in that place in the middle (especially, first day of the 7th month) of a specific year. 

Q. Mention any two adverse impact of uncontrolled migration on social aspects. 

Answer: Any two adverse impact of uncontrolled migration of social aspects are lack of shelter and lack of qualify education services.

Q. Give any two examples of direct population control measures.

Answer: Any two examples of direct population control measures are; Late age at marriage and Control of Migration. 

Q. Write any two advantages of norplants.

Answer: Any two advantages of norplants are:
- It is useful for 5 years
- Fertility returns immediately after capsules are removed. 

Additional Questions


Q. Mention the formula to calculate PGR.

Answer: The formula to calculate the PGR is:
$\dfrac{CBR-CDR+NMR}{1000}*100$

Here,
CBR = Crude Birth Rate
CDR = Crude Death Rate
NMR = Net Migration Rate

Q. When will the population of a country be doubled if the present annual population growth rate is 1.35%?

Solution:
Given,
Population Growth Rate (PGR) = 1.35%

Now,
Population Doubling Time = $\frac{70}{PGR}$

= $\frac{70}{1.35}$

= 51.85

Hence, the population of the country will be doubled with the PGR 1.35% in 52 years.

Q. What do you mean by ectopic pregancy?

Answer: Ectopic pregnancy is a special case of pregnancy where the foetus develops outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube.

Population, Environment and Development - Unit3

Q. What is development?

Answer: Development is the positive, progressive and dynamic change occuring in the individual or the society, as a whole. 

Q. What is environment?

Answer: Environment is the sum total of biotic and abiotic factors present in the surrounding. 

Q. What is the ultimate goal of development?

Answer: The ultimate goal of development is to fulfill the human needs and aspirations. 

Q. Mention think any two principles of sustainable development.

Answer: Any two principles of sustainable development are:
i) Conservation of Biodiversity
ii) Sustainable Development of Society

Q. Give any two examples of social security. 

Answer: Any two examples of social security are; social insurance and health and welfare services. 

Q. When was the report of Brudtland Commission of 'Our Common Future' published?

Answer: The report of Brudtland Commission of 'Our Common Future' was published on 1987 AD. 

Q. Mention an importance of regional development.

Answer: An importance of regional development is proper utilization of locally available resources. 


Population and Environment Status of Nepal - Unit4

Q. Which aspects are comprised to ecosystem?

Answer: Biotic and abiotic aspects are comprised to ecosystem. 

Q. What percentage of cultivable land is there in mountain region?

Answer: There is 4.4 percentage of cultivable land in mountain region. 

Q. What is the altitude range of hilly region of our country?

Answer: The altitude range of hilly region of our country is 610m -4877m from sea level.

Q. Which aspects of ecosystem do the festivals and food habits of the people indicate?

Answer: The festivals and food habits of the people indicate sociocultural aspects of ecosystem.

Q. Which region of Nepal is more affected by modernization? 

Answer: The terai region of Nepal is more affected by modernization. 

Q. Write any two festivals that are celebrated in Terai region.

Answer: Any two festivals that are celebrated in Terai region are; Holi and Chhat.

Q. Mention the sub-division of Mountain region of Nepal.

Answer: The sub-division of Mountain region of Nepal are as follows:
i) Trans-Himalaya
ii) Outer Himalaya
iii) Main Himalaya

Q. In which geographical region Baraha Kshethra lie?

Answer: Baraha Kshethra lies in Terai region. 

Q. At what altitude snow line exists in the eastern part of Nepal?

Answer: At 5000m altitude, the snow line exists in the eastern part of Nepal. 


Family Life Education and Quality of Life - Unit5

Q. Define quality of life. 

Answer: Quality of life can be defined as the condition achieved by the satisfaction of the family members by the fulfillment of basic as well as additional needs. 

Q. What is low quality of life?

Answer: Low quality of life is the condition where the basic needs of a family are not fulfilled.

Q. Write any two advantages of quality of life. 

Answer: Any two advantages of quality of life are; Qualify Health Services as well as Quality Education can be obtained.

Q. Name any two physical needs of quality of life.

Answer: Any two physical needs of quality of life are; Rest and Housing. 

Q. Mention any two conditions of low quality of life.

Answer: Any two conditions of low quality of life are; Lack of quality education and health services.

Q. What type of needs of quality of life is education and health services?

Answer: Education and health services are the socio-cultural needs of quality of life. 

Q. Who introduced the concept of Physical quality of life index?

Answer: Professor Morris D. Morris introduced the concept of Physical quality of life index.

Q. When was the approach of basic needs developed?

Answer: The approach of basic needs was developed in 1970 AD.

Q. Write two measures to attain quality of life.

Answer: Any two measures to attain quality of life are:
- Eating diet consisting nutritious food.
- Easy access to quality health services and facilities. 



Natural Resources and Biodiversity - Unit6

Q. Define biodiversity.

Answer: According to Crouchar, "biodiversity refers to the variability among living organisms form all sources including terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are a part."

Q. What is Ex-situ conservation?

Answer: The conservation of rare plants and animals in the human created artificial environment rather than their own natural habitat is called Ex-situ conservation.

Q. Write any two importance of Himalayan Yew.

Answer: The two importance of Himalayan Yew are:
- It is used to treat cancer, especially cervical cancer. 
- It's taxol is also used for the treatment of diseases such as headache, dry cough, respiratory infections and diarrhoea. 

Q. Mention any two medicinal value of Sarphangandha. 

Answer: Any two medicinal values of Sarphagandha are:
- It is used to treat diseases like blood pressure, insomnia, insanity, dysentery, and cholera.

Q. Write any two causes of rareness of Asiatic Rock Python. 

Answer: Any two causes of rareness of Asiatic Rock Python are:
- Destruction of habitat as a result of forest fire. 
- Poaching for it's meat, oil and skin. 

Q. What is Buffer zone?

Answer: Buffer zone is the area surrounding the conservational areas made for human settlement. 

Q. Write any two adverse effect on biodiversity due to human activity.

Answer: Any two adverse effect on biodiversity due to human activity are:
- Decrease in percentage of forests
- Loss of mobility of plants and animals.

Q. Write down any two conservation measures of biodiversity in your locality. 

Answer: Any two conservation measures of biodiversity in my locality are:
- Spread information and knowledge about biodiversity
- Conduct biodiversity conservation programmes such as afforestation. 

Q. How many species of birds and mammals of Nepal have been included in the protected list?

Answer: 9 species of birds and 27 species of mammals of Nepal have been included in the protected list.

Q. Write the name of any one endemic fish of Nepal.

Answer: The name of any one endemic fish of Nepal is Stone Cat Fish. 



Environmental Health and Diseases - Unit7

Q. Which type of communicable disease is cholera?

Answer: Cholera is water-borne communicable disease. 

Q. Which disease is known as silent killer?

Answer: High blood pressure is known as silent killer.

Q. Mention any two symptoms of dengue fever.

Answer: Any two symptoms of dengue fever are:

i) Sudden high fever and pain behind the yes
ii) Nausea or vomiting

Q. What is the causative agent of bacillary dysentry?

Answer: The causative agent of bacillary dysentery is Shigella Shiga or Flexeneri.

Q. What can be the main cause of non-communicable disease?

Answer: Age can be the main cause of non-communicable disease.

Q. Which bacteria causes stomach cancer?

Answer: Helicobacter pylori causes stomach cancer.

Q. Mention any two modifiable risk factors of non-communicable disease.

Answer: Any two modifiable risk factors of non-communicable disease are:

1. Consumption of tobacco, and tobacco products.
2. Obesity

Q. What is the main cause of Rheumatic heart disease?

Answer: The main cause of Rheumatic heart disease is rheumatic fever that is caused by streptococcal infection.

Q. Write any two symptoms of stroke.

Answer: Any two symptoms of storms are: paralysis and memory loss.


Adolescence, Sexual and Reproductive Health Education

Q. What is sexually transmitted disease?

Answer: A diseases or infection that can transmit from person to person via unprotected sexual contact is called sexually transmitted disease.

Q. Mention any two reasons of high prevalence of HIV and AIDS in Nepal.

Answer: Any two reasons of high prevalence of HIV and AIDS in Nepal are:

i) Prevalence of Human Trafficking
ii) Ignorance about sexual education

Q. What is safe motherhood?

Answer: Safe motherhood is the concept to protect and promote the health of mother and foetus during prenatal, natal and post natal periods through safe motherhood initiatives.

Q. List down any two signs/symptoms of the 2nd phase of labour.

Answer: Any two signs/symptoms of the 2nd phase of labour are:
1. Sweating, vomiting and opening of the vagina occurs
2. Mother feels urge to push down the baby

Q. Mention the appropriate food for the child of 6 to 9 month age.

Answer: Mother's milk, lito, well cooked soft mixed vegetables and soft fruits are appropriate food for the child of 6 to 9 month age.

Q. What is RH factor?

Answer: RH factor is a protein on red blood cells.

Q. Which diseases are prevented by DPT vaccine?

Answer: Dipetheria, Pertusis, and Tetanus are prevented by DPT vaccine.

Q. Mention any two symptoms of chancroid.

Answer: Any two symptoms of chancroid are:

1. Presence of painful ulcer in and around the genitals
2. Painful urination


Unit 9


Q. What do you mean by community health?

Answer: Community health is an approach to prevent diseases, promote health awareness and prolong the life span of every member of a community by preventive, promotive and curative health measures.

Q. When was expanded immunization started in Nepal?

Answer: In Nepal, the expanded immunization was started in 2034 BS (1975 AD).

Q. What is promotive health service?

Answer: Promotive health service is an educational approach of health care to spread awareness amongst the people regarding healthy habits.

Q. Name any two health services that fall under preventive health service.

Answer: Any two health services that fall under preventive health service are:
i) Immunization and ii) Physical exams

Q. Mention any two functions of regional level health service delivering agencies.

Answer: Any two functions of regional level health service delivering agencies are:
i) To provide specialized health services
ii) To provide laboratory device and the general surgery service.

Q. Write any two roles of health post in preventing health problems.

Answer: Any two roles of health post in preventing health problems are:
i) Generating awareness regarding health habits and against various diseases.
ii) To refer the patients to the hospitals, if necessary.

Q. Mention any two long term effects of alcoholism.

Answer: Any two long term effects of alcoholism are:
i) Loss of respect in the society
ii) It leads to infertility.

Q. How many beds are there in a primary health center?

Answer: There are 3 beds in a primary health center.

Q. Mention any two objectives of NHEICC.

Answer: Any two objectives of NHEICC are:

1. Increase positive attitude towards health care
2. Increase awareness and knowledge of the people on health issues

Q. Name any two chemicals found in tobacco which are injurious to health.

Answer: Any two chemicals found in tobacco which are injurious to health are :
1. Nicotine and 2. Hydrogen cyanide

Q. Write the full form of DOTS.

Answer: The full form of DOTS is Direct Observed Treatment Short Course.


Primary Health Care, Precautions And Security On Risk - Unit10

Q. What is First Aid?

Answer: First Aid is the first and immediate health care given to a victim before the arrival of the doctor.

Q. Illustrate any one rule of ABC rule.

Answer: Any one role of ABC rule is to safeguard the life of the victim.

Q. Mention any two techniques to stop external bleeding.

Answer: Any two techniques to stop external bleeding are: 
i) Cover the bleeding area with sterile bandage, clean cloth or tourniquet.
ii) Press the injured area tightly.

Q. Write any two symptoms of drowning.

Answer: Any two symptoms of drowning are:
i) Trouble breathing and ii) Gasping for air

Q. What is physical dynamics?

Answer: The process of making our body active dynamic through physical exercise, yoga, pranayam meditation, etc is known as physical dynamics.

Q. Why do you need heathy life?

Answer: We need healthy life to live longer without any problems.

Q. Mention any two measures of keeping healthy environment.

Answer: Any two measures of keeping healthy environment are:
i) Afforestation should be done with an increased focus towards biodiversity.
ii) Solid and water waste should be managed properly.

Q. What is CPR?

Answer: The process of saving the life of victims through artificial respiration and cardiac massage is called cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).


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Class 10 - HPE Education - Short Answer Questions Complete Solution is a collection of the solutions related to all 10 units of Health, Population and Environment Education for Nepal's Secondary Education Examination (SEE) appearing students.

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