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2. The infrastructure in ________________ health services is better than ________________ health services.
3. Health is a state of ________________ and ________________ well-being.
4. Primary Healthcare Services are provided by ________________ in rural areas.
5. ________________ makes women more vulnerable to various diseases.

B. State whether the following sentences are true or false.
1. Health is the sum total of physical, social, economic and mental well-being. _________
2. People in rural areas have access to a variety of medical facilities. _________
3. Due to gender discrimination, our country has a high maternal mortality rate. _________
4. The government is mainly responsible for providing healthcare to poor and disadvantaged
groups. _________
5. Both the public and private sector contribute to healthcare. _________

C. Answer the following questions in short:
1. Why does the government allot land to private entities to set up hospitals?
2. Why are the poor unable to access healthcare facilities?
3. What more should be done to improve healthcare services under the public sector?
4. Is adequate healthcare available to all? If not, why?
5. What are the measures taken by the government to ensure equality in healthcare?

D. Answer the following questions in detail:
1. Describe the functioning of public healthcare services in rural areas.
2. Why do people prefer private healthcare services to government run dispensaries and hospitals?
3. Describe gender discrimination and its impact.

4. Compare private and public healthcare services.
5. 'Health is not only physical fitness.' Comment on this statement in the light of the different aspects related
to well-being.

HOTS (Critical Thinking)
Some people prefer being treated in private hospitals rather than in government hospitals. Why?

Skill Based Questions

A. Make a poster that can be put up in the school corridor and spread awareness about importance of health
and hygiene through it. (Art Integration)
B. Visit a healthcare centre run by the government and see what is done there. (Inquiry Based)

Learning by Doing Experiential Learning

Make a larger poster that can be put up in the school corridor and spread awareness about importance of health and
hygiene through it. Use colourful illustrations and catchy punch lines to attract the attention of the students and
thereby spread awareness.

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