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Hygiene

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Community Science (Home Science)

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Key Topics to Revise

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Personal Hygiene

  • Personal hygiene involves daily practices to keep the body clean and healthy.
  • Includes care of skin, hair, nails, mouth, eyes, ears, feet, and genitals.
  • Daily bathing with soap removes sweat, dead skin, and bacteria.
2

Hand Washing and Critical Situations

  • Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to prevent disease transmission.
  • Should be done with clean water and soap, scrubbing all surfaces including under nails.
  • If soap is not available, ash or clean sand can be used as alternatives.
3

Sanitation and Waste Disposal

  • Sanitation means safe disposal of human waste and maintaining clean surroundings.
  • Open defecation must be avoided to prevent disease spread.
  • Safe water sources include taps, hand pumps, and covered wells.
4

Methods of Waste Disposal

  • Landfill: Non-recyclable waste is layered with soil in low-lying areas.
  • Incineration: Burning waste reduces volume by 90% and kills germs.
  • Waste compaction: Compressing cans and bottles for easier recycling and transport.

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Personal hygiene includes daily practices likeWashing hands with soap and waterSanitation means safely managing human wasteDifferent methods like landfill

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Hygiene for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Community Science (Home Science)?
Hygiene covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Hygiene — Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Community Science (Home Science)?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 41 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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