Personal Hygiene Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Staying Clean and Healthy

Question 1

Which of these health problems can be caused by poor personal hygiene?

Accepted Answer

Skin infections

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Healthy teeth

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Clean eyes

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Shiny hair

Question 2

What is the proper way to wash our hands?

Accepted Answer

Use soap and water and rub for at least 20 seconds

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Use only water and rub for 10 seconds

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Use hand sanitizer

Question 3

What is the main purpose of using deodorant?

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To prevent body odor

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To make our skin softer

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To kill germs

Question 4

What should we do if we notice any unusual changes on our skin, hair, or nails?

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Tell our parents or guardians

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Ignore it

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Try to treat it ourselves

Question 5

Why is it important to bathe or shower regularly?

Accepted Answer

To remove dirt and sweat from your skin

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To improve your mood

Question 6

Why is it important to brush your teeth twice a day?

Accepted Answer

To remove plaque and food particles that can cause cavities

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To make your breath fresh

Question 7

Which of these foods is good for your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Fruits and vegetables

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Candy and sugary drinks

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Processed snacks

Question 8

Which of these are healthy habits that help us stay clean and hygienic?

Accepted Answer

Brushing teeth regularly and taking a shower daily

Accepted Answer

Using a tissue to cover a sneeze

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Washing hands only before eating

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Wearing the same clothes for multiple days

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a reason why it is important to wash your hands often?

Accepted Answer

To keep your skin moisturized

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To prevent the spread of germs

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To remove dirt and bacteria

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To improve your overall health

Question 10

What is the correct order for the five steps of handwashing, as recommended by health experts?

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Wet hands, apply soap, scrub, rinse, dry

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Apply soap, wet hands, scrub, rinse, dry

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Wet hands, scrub, apply soap, rinse, dry

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Scrub, wet hands, apply soap, rinse, dry

Question 11

Why is it important to brush your teeth twice a day, in the morning and before bed?

Accepted Answer

To remove plaque and prevent cavities

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To freshen your breath

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To make your teeth white and shiny

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To improve your smile

Question 12

Which of the following is a healthy habit to prevent the spread of germs?

Accepted Answer

Covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze

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Sharing food with others

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Touching your face often

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Going to school when you are sick

Question 13

True or False: It is a good idea to share a toothbrush with someone else.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 14

If you have a cut or scrape, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Clean it with soap and water and apply a bandage

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Leave it alone and it will heal on its own

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Put a dirty cloth on it to stop the bleeding

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Ignore it and hope it goes away

Question 15

What is the best way to stay healthy and well?

Accepted Answer

Eating a balanced diet, getting enough exercise, and practicing good hygiene

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Taking lots of vitamins and supplements

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Avoiding all germs at all costs

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Visiting the doctor regularly

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent the spread of germs?

Accepted Answer

Sharing food or drinks with others

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Covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze

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Throwing tissues away after you use them

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Washing your hands before eating

Question 17

Which of the following is a sign that you need to change your clothes?

Accepted Answer

They are dirty or smelly

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They are too small

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They are too big

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You have worn them for more than one day

Question 18

Which of the following foods is healthy for your skin?

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Fruits and vegetables

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Candy and chocolate

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Soda and chips

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Pizza and fries

Question 19

What is the best way to take care of your nails?

Accepted Answer

Keep them short and clean

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Paint them with bright colours

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Bite them

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Use your nails to pick at things

Question 20

Which of these is a bad habit for staying clean?

Accepted Answer

Sharing a toothbrush with someone else

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Washing your hands before eating

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Taking a bath or shower every day

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Brushing your teeth twice a day

Question 21

What's the best way to wash your hands?

Accepted Answer

Wet your hands, put on soap, and rub for 20 seconds.

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Wet your hands, put on soap, and rinse right away.

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Use hand sanitizer instead of washing your hands.

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Only wash your hands when they're dirty.

Question 22

Which part of your body should you wash with soap and water every day?

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Your whole body, from head to toes.

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Only your hands and face.

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Just the parts that are dirty.

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You don't need to wash your body every day.

Question 23

What's the main reason to use hand sanitizer?

Accepted Answer

To kill germs when you can't wash your hands.

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To take the place of washing your hands with soap and water.

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To make your hands smell nice.

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To keep you from getting sick.

Question 24

What should you do if you have a runny nose?

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Wipe your nose with a clean tissue.

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Sniffle it back up.

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Spread it to others.

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Ignore it.

Question 25

Which of these is a healthy habit for your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Brush your teeth twice a day.

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Eat sugary snacks all day long.

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Never go to the dentist.

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Use a toothbrush that's too hard.

Question 26

What does it mean to have good personal hygiene?

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Keeping your body clean and healthy.

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Wearing the latest fashion trends.

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Using expensive beauty products.

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Never sweating or getting dirty.

Question 27

As the school principal, you want to make sure your school is a place where students can learn about and practice good personal hygiene. Which of these ideas would be the most helpful?

Accepted Answer

Put hand sanitizer dispensers in every classroom

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Make sure there is enough soap and paper towels in the bathrooms

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Only let students use the toilet during break times

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Don't let students use deodorant

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of good personal hygiene?

Accepted Answer

Makes us more popular

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Helps us feel more confident

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Reduces the risk of illness

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Keeps our teeth healthy

Question 29

What's the best way to wash your hands to get rid of germs?

Accepted Answer

Rub your hands together with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

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Rinse your hands with water for 10 seconds

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Use a hand sanitiser

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Wash your hands only when they look dirty

Question 30

Which of the following is a healthy habit that can help prevent the spread of germs?

Accepted Answer

Covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze

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Sharing drinks and food with your friends

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Touching your face a lot

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Going to school when you're sick

Question 31

What's a consequence of poor personal hygiene?

Accepted Answer

Increased chance of getting sick

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Boosted self-esteem

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Stronger immune system

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Improved quality of sleep

Question 32

How should you dry your hands after washing them?

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Clean towel

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Shaking your hands

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Wiping your hands on your clothes

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Letting your hands air dry

Question 33

What is the best way to prevent the spread of germs?

Accepted Answer

Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough

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Share food and drinks with friends

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Touch surfaces without washing your hands

Question 34

Why is it important to wash your hands regularly?

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To remove dirt and germs

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To make your hands smell nice

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To keep your hands warm

Question 35

What should you use to wash your hands?

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Soap and water

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Hand sanitizer only

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Bleach

Question 36

How long should you wash your hands for?

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At least 20 seconds

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As quickly as possible

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Until your hands are dry

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of good personal hygiene?

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Faster running

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Lower risk of getting sick

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More confidence

Question 38

Which of these habits can help prevent skin infections?

Accepted Answer

Taking regular baths

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Scratching itchy areas

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Sharing towels

Question 39

The most effective way to prevent the spread of germs is:

Accepted Answer

Washing your hands frequently with soap and water

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Using hand sanitizer alone

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Wearing gloves

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Covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze

Question 40

To properly wash your hands, you should:

Accepted Answer

Use warm water and soap, rub for at least 20 seconds, and rinse thoroughly

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Only use hand sanitizer

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Use cold water and soap, rub for 10 seconds, and rinse quickly

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Wash your hands for as long as you want

Question 41

The best way to take care of your hair is to:

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Wash it regularly and brush it daily with a wide-toothed comb

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Brush it frequently with a fine-toothed comb

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Use hairspray and other styling products every day

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Only wash your hair once a week

Question 42

To protect your skin from the sun, you should:

Accepted Answer

Wear sunscreen and protective clothing

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Stay indoors during peak sunlight hours

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Drink plenty of water

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Only wear a hat

Question 43

If you have a cold, you should:

Accepted Answer

Stay home, rest, and drink plenty of fluids

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Go to school as usual

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Only take medicines for your symptoms

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Take antibiotics

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a reason why personal hygiene is important?

Accepted Answer

Making you look more attractive

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Making you feel more confident

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Keeping you healthy

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Preventing the spread of germs

Question 45

What is the correct order for washing your hands properly?

Accepted Answer

Wet your hands, apply soap, rub hands together, rinse hands, dry hands

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Wet your hands, apply soap, rinse hands, rub hands together, dry hands

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Apply soap, wet hands, rub hands together, rinse hands, dry hands

Question 46

Which healthy habit helps prevent germ spread?

Accepted Answer

Covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing

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Touching your face often

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Sharing food and drinks with others

Question 47

What should you do if you have a contagious illness like a cold or flu?

Accepted Answer

Stay home and rest

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Go to school as usual

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Take medicine and go to school

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Ignore your symptoms

Question 48

Which is NOT a benefit of brushing your teeth twice a day?

Accepted Answer

Preventing bad breath

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Removing plaque and bacteria

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Preventing tooth decay

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Protecting your gums from disease

Question 49

What is the recommended time to spend brushing your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Two minutes

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Four minutes

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Three minutes

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One minute

Question 50

Which of the following is a sign of good dental hygiene?

Accepted Answer

White teeth and pink gums

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Brown teeth and plaque buildup

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Yellow teeth and bleeding gums

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Black teeth and loose fillings

Question 51

What should you do if you have a cavity in your tooth?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist as soon as possible

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Try to fix it yourself with toothpaste

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Ignore it and hope it goes away

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Rinse your mouth with saltwater

Question 52

Which of the following is a healthy habit for maintaining healthy hair?

Accepted Answer

Washing your hair regularly

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Tying your hair up tightly

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Using harsh shampoos and conditioners

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Combing your hair once a week

Question 53

What is the best way to prevent dandruff?

Accepted Answer

Using an anti-dandruff shampoo

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Ignoring it

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Washing your hair with hot water

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Brushing your hair more often