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Disease and Hygiene

ICSE · Class 6 · Biology

Step-by-step guide to study Disease and Hygiene in ICSE Class 6 Biology. Topics to cover, practice strategy, and time allocation.

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.

2
Day 3

Practice Problems

Solve textbook exercises and additional practice questions. There are 54 questions available for this chapter.

3
Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding. Mark weak areas for re-revision.

4
Day 7

Spaced Revision

Revisit Disease and Hygiene after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall. Solve previous year questions from this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Health means complete well-being – physical, mental, and social.
  • A healthy person can work, play, and interact well with others.
  • Good health depends on diet, hygiene, and lifestyle.

  • Disease means the body is not functioning normally.
  • It can be caused by germs, poor diet, or unhealthy habits.
  • Two main types: communicable and non-communicable diseases.

  • Non-communicable diseases do not spread from person to person.
  • Communicable diseases spread through germs via air, water, food, or insects.
  • Pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms like bacteria and viruses.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

All diseases spread from person to person.

Mosquitoes spread all diseases through biting.

Vitamins are energy-giving foods.

Memory Tips

Definition of disease: Dis + ease = not at ease

Two main types of diseases: Communicable and Non-communicable

Examples of communicable diseases: Malaria, Cholera, Chickenpox, Tuberculosis, Measles, Polio

Vitamin deficiency diseases: Scurvy (C), Beriberi (B1), Rickets (D), Night Blindness (A), Pellagra (B3)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Disease and Hygiene for ICSE Class 6 Biology?
Disease and Hygiene covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 6 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Disease and Hygiene — ICSE Class 6 Biology?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 54 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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