What this chapter covers
Class 8 Science Chapter 3 'Health: The Ultimate Treasure' from NCERT Curiosity takes a holistic view of health. Students study the components of a balanced diet, deficiency diseases, communicable and non-communicable diseases, immunisation and public-health measures. The chapter connects personal habits — hygiene, sleep, exercise, mental well-being — to community and environmental health.
Key topics in this chapter
- Balanced diet and nutrients
- Deficiency diseases
- Communicable and non-communicable diseases
- Immunisation and vaccines
- Personal hygiene and mental health
Sample questions from this chapter
Here are 6 real questions students will encounter when they generate a worksheet for this chapter. Every question includes the answer.
MCQ
Medium
1 mark
Which of these is a non-communicable disease?
(a) Typhoid
(b) Diabetes
(c) Chickenpox
(d) Flu
Answer: Diabetes
Short Answer
Medium
3 marks
Differentiate between communicable and non-communicable diseases with one example each.
Answer: • Communicable: spreads from person to person; caused by pathogens. Example: cold/flu.
• Non-communicable: does not spread; caused by lifestyle or environment. Example: diabetes.
Fill in the Blank
Medium
1 mark
Pathogens like bacteria, viruses or worms cause __________ diseases.
Answer: infectious (communicable)
Very Short
Medium
1 mark
Difference between symptoms and signs?
Answer: Symptoms are felt by the patient; signs can be seen or measured.
True / False
Medium
1 mark
State True or False: Health means just being free from disease.
Answer: False. Health is complete physical, mental and social well-being.
Long Answer
Hard
5 marks
Describe how communicable diseases spread, with three examples and how each spreads.
Answer: • Communicable diseases spread when a pathogen passes from one person to another.
• Air (sneezing/coughing): cold and flu.
• Water (contamination by excreta): cholera and typhoid.
• Mosquito bites: malaria.
• Knowing how each spreads helps us prevent it.
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Frequently asked questions
What is included in Class 8 Science Chapter 3 (Health: The Ultimate Treasure)?
This chapter has 63 NCERT-aligned practice questions covering all the concepts from the Curiosity textbook's Chapter 3. Questions span easy, medium and hard levels across 8 different formats so students get a balanced practice set.
Are these questions based on the new NCERT Curiosity textbook?
Yes. Every question on Practico for Class 8 Science is mapped directly to the latest NCERT Curiosity textbook (the one CBSE schools are using now). The chapter numbers and chapter titles match the textbook exactly.
How many questions can I practice from this chapter?
63 questions are available right now. You can pick how many you want at a time — generate 10 quick MCQs, a 30-question worksheet, or a full exam-style mix. Each generation gives you a different random set.
Can I download a free PDF worksheet for Health: The Ultimate Treasure?
Yes — completely free, no sign-up required. Pick this chapter, choose the number of questions and types you want, and download a printable PDF (with or without answers) in one click.
What question types are available?
This chapter has assertion reason, fill blank, long, match, mcq, short, true false, very short. You can mix any combination, or filter to just the type you want to practice — for example, only numericals to drill calculation, or only short-answer questions for exam revision.
Is Practico aligned with CBSE exam patterns?
Yes. Practico questions are tagged by marks (1, 2, 3, 5) and by difficulty (Easy/Medium/Hard) just like CBSE exam blueprints, so you can build a worksheet that mirrors a real unit test or annual exam.