Question

(i) Mention any three functions of the Red Cross. 

(ii) Name any two microbes that cause diseases in man. In each case give an example of a disease caused by them. 

(iii) Mention three reasons why the growth of population has not been appreciably checked in India.

Answer 1

(i) Three Functions of Red Cross: 

(1) To extend relief and help to the victims of any calamity such as flood, fire, famine and earthquake etc. 

(2) To produce and supply blood for the needy victims of war or other calamities. 

(3) To extend all possible first aid in any accident. 

(ii) Two microbes and diseases caused by them : 

(1) Plasmodium — Malaria. 

(2) HIV Virus —AIDS. 

(iii) Illiteracy, Traditional beliefs, Mortality rate, religious and social culture and desire for a male child are some of the reasons, why the growth of population has not been appreciably checked in India.