Question

Define personal hygiene and explain its importance in an adolescent’s life.
[2 MARKS]

Answer 1

Each point: 1 Mark

1. These are practices followed meticulously to keep the body clean to prevent contamination and infection. It includes bathing, brushing teeth, washing hands before eating, and proper cleaning of utensils clothes etc.

2. It helps preventing body odour and bacterial infection. Among girls, special care about hygiene is required during menstruation.