General Science – Oral Questions

Chap 16.
1. The human body is made up of bones and muscles.
2. There are 206 bones in the human body.
3. There are more than 600 muscles in our body.
4. Bones and muscles are covered with skin.
5. Bones support the body.
6. Muscles of our eyelids are small.
7. Muscles and bones help us to move, work, run and play.
8. There are muscles in our heart and stomach also.
9. Correct posture keeps muscles and bones in good shape.
10. Wrong posture results in bending of the back and knees.
11. Regular exercise keeps our muscles and bones fit.
12. To walk straight and erect with head high. Ans. Walking Posture.
13. To place the feet comfortably apart and stand erect. Ans. Standing Posture.
14. To let your back rest straight against the chair and keep your feet flat on the ground. Ans. Sitting Posture.

Chap 17.
1. Food gives us energy to work and play.
2. Fruits and vegetables protect us from diseases.
3. Follow the table manners while eating.
4. Eat only fresh and covered food.
5. We must eat a balanced diet.
6. We eat dinner at night.
7. We eat lunch at noon.
8. We eat breakfast in the morning.
9. Rinse the mouth well after each meal.
10. Cereals give us energy to work.
11. Two types of food that build up our bones and muscles. Ans: milk, eggs, fish, pulses, chicken.
12. Two types of food that give us energy. Ans: cereals, potato, sweets, ghee, butter, cooking oil.
13. Common breakfast/ lunch/ snack and dinner items.

Chap 18.
1. Be alert and follow safety rules.
2. Cross the road only at the zebra crossing.
3. Always use a float while swimming.
4. Help old and blind people in crossing the road.
5. Do not peep out of a moving bus.
6. Do not play with sharp things.
7. Walk along the footpath.
8. Page 97 from textbook for Q3 on safe and unsafe.

Chap 19.
1) Eskimos live in igloos made of snow.
2) Mountaineers and campers put up tents when they camp put in the open.
3) A timber house has a sloping roof.
4) Some people in Kashmir and Kerela live in floating houses.
5) A house made if snow. Ans. An Igloo
6) A house made of stones and bricks. Ans. Pukka House
7) A house made of canvas. Ans. A Tent
8) A house made of bamboo and mud. Ans. A Hut/ Kutcha house
9) A floating house. Ans. A Houseboat