Textbook Solutions: Social health | Science and Technology Class 10 (Maharashtra SSC Board) PDF Download

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Social Health 
Exercise 
Q. 1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word. 
 
a. Laughter club is a remedy to drive away -- -- -- --. 
b. Alcohol consumption mainly affects -- -- -- -- system. 
c. The act -- -- -- -- is to curb the cyber crimes. 
Answer : a. Laughter club is a remedy to drive away mental stress. 
Laughter club is a popularized concept in which people relieve their mental stress by 
laughing out loudly. It is a perfect remedy to remove all the tension going in your mind. 
b. Alcohol consumption mainly affects nervous system. 
Alcohol consumption direct effects the nervous system (especially brain) and liver. The 
ability of memorization and learning becomes slow. Due to excess consumption of 
alcohol, lifespan of a person also decreases. 
c. The act IT Act-2000 is to curb the cyber-crimes. 
This act has been started since 17
th
 October 2000 and had been amended in 2008. If 
someone commits cyber-crime, this act imposes a punishment like imprisonment for 3 
years of fine upto 5 lakh. 
Note: Maharashtra was the only first state who took an initiative to control the cyber-
crimes. It was the first state to start a separate cyber-crime unit. 
Q. 2. A. Answer the following. 
 
Which factors affect the social health? 
Answer : The factors which affect the social health are: 
? Mental stress – In this competitive environment, everyone is facing stress. Children 
are facing the problem of loneliness and mental stress due to excessive bindings on 
them. Girls are facing stress due to increased gender inequality. 
? Addiction – Now days, children try tobacco, cigarette, alcohol, drugs etc. due to 
either bad company or as an imitation of elders. This lead to addiction of such unhealthy 
substances. 
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Social Health 
Exercise 
Q. 1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word. 
 
a. Laughter club is a remedy to drive away -- -- -- --. 
b. Alcohol consumption mainly affects -- -- -- -- system. 
c. The act -- -- -- -- is to curb the cyber crimes. 
Answer : a. Laughter club is a remedy to drive away mental stress. 
Laughter club is a popularized concept in which people relieve their mental stress by 
laughing out loudly. It is a perfect remedy to remove all the tension going in your mind. 
b. Alcohol consumption mainly affects nervous system. 
Alcohol consumption direct effects the nervous system (especially brain) and liver. The 
ability of memorization and learning becomes slow. Due to excess consumption of 
alcohol, lifespan of a person also decreases. 
c. The act IT Act-2000 is to curb the cyber-crimes. 
This act has been started since 17
th
 October 2000 and had been amended in 2008. If 
someone commits cyber-crime, this act imposes a punishment like imprisonment for 3 
years of fine upto 5 lakh. 
Note: Maharashtra was the only first state who took an initiative to control the cyber-
crimes. It was the first state to start a separate cyber-crime unit. 
Q. 2. A. Answer the following. 
 
Which factors affect the social health? 
Answer : The factors which affect the social health are: 
? Mental stress – In this competitive environment, everyone is facing stress. Children 
are facing the problem of loneliness and mental stress due to excessive bindings on 
them. Girls are facing stress due to increased gender inequality. 
? Addiction – Now days, children try tobacco, cigarette, alcohol, drugs etc. due to 
either bad company or as an imitation of elders. This lead to addiction of such unhealthy 
substances. 
? Incurable disease – Factors like ignorance towards the people with incurable 
diseases like AIDS, T. B., leprosy and mental disorders as well as old persons leads to 
increase in old age homes and such factors also may cause harm to social health. 
Q. 2. B. Answer the following. 
 
Which changes occur in persons continuously using internet and mobile 
phones? 
Answer : The changes occur in persons continuously using internet and mobile phones 
are: 
? Due to increase in technology, number of gadgets are coming in the market. 
? Among the gadgets, mobile phones win the competition. 
? Persons spending the time with mobile phones for several hours are usually unaware 
of the surroundings. 
? Continuous use of mobile phones causing various problems. 
? The problems include tiredness, headache, insomnia, vision problem. 
? These all problems may arise due to the radiation of mobile phones. 
? Persons continuously using the computers and internet become lonely. 
? They become less caring towards others, self-centered which may develop autism 
and selfishness. 
Q. 2. C. Answer the following. 
 
Which problems do the common man faces due to incidences of cybercrime? 
Answer : The problems which common man faces due to incidences of cyber-crime 
are: 
? Some websites cheat the customers by showing superiors items but actually they sell 
the items of inferior quality or defected ones. 
? Sometimes without the knowledge of customers, bank transactions are done by using 
their PIN. 
? Crimes like opening a fake account on Facebook and displaying false information and 
thereby teasing the girls or exploiting them financially. 
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Social Health 
Exercise 
Q. 1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word. 
 
a. Laughter club is a remedy to drive away -- -- -- --. 
b. Alcohol consumption mainly affects -- -- -- -- system. 
c. The act -- -- -- -- is to curb the cyber crimes. 
Answer : a. Laughter club is a remedy to drive away mental stress. 
Laughter club is a popularized concept in which people relieve their mental stress by 
laughing out loudly. It is a perfect remedy to remove all the tension going in your mind. 
b. Alcohol consumption mainly affects nervous system. 
Alcohol consumption direct effects the nervous system (especially brain) and liver. The 
ability of memorization and learning becomes slow. Due to excess consumption of 
alcohol, lifespan of a person also decreases. 
c. The act IT Act-2000 is to curb the cyber-crimes. 
This act has been started since 17
th
 October 2000 and had been amended in 2008. If 
someone commits cyber-crime, this act imposes a punishment like imprisonment for 3 
years of fine upto 5 lakh. 
Note: Maharashtra was the only first state who took an initiative to control the cyber-
crimes. It was the first state to start a separate cyber-crime unit. 
Q. 2. A. Answer the following. 
 
Which factors affect the social health? 
Answer : The factors which affect the social health are: 
? Mental stress – In this competitive environment, everyone is facing stress. Children 
are facing the problem of loneliness and mental stress due to excessive bindings on 
them. Girls are facing stress due to increased gender inequality. 
? Addiction – Now days, children try tobacco, cigarette, alcohol, drugs etc. due to 
either bad company or as an imitation of elders. This lead to addiction of such unhealthy 
substances. 
? Incurable disease – Factors like ignorance towards the people with incurable 
diseases like AIDS, T. B., leprosy and mental disorders as well as old persons leads to 
increase in old age homes and such factors also may cause harm to social health. 
Q. 2. B. Answer the following. 
 
Which changes occur in persons continuously using internet and mobile 
phones? 
Answer : The changes occur in persons continuously using internet and mobile phones 
are: 
? Due to increase in technology, number of gadgets are coming in the market. 
? Among the gadgets, mobile phones win the competition. 
? Persons spending the time with mobile phones for several hours are usually unaware 
of the surroundings. 
? Continuous use of mobile phones causing various problems. 
? The problems include tiredness, headache, insomnia, vision problem. 
? These all problems may arise due to the radiation of mobile phones. 
? Persons continuously using the computers and internet become lonely. 
? They become less caring towards others, self-centered which may develop autism 
and selfishness. 
Q. 2. C. Answer the following. 
 
Which problems do the common man faces due to incidences of cybercrime? 
Answer : The problems which common man faces due to incidences of cyber-crime 
are: 
? Some websites cheat the customers by showing superiors items but actually they sell 
the items of inferior quality or defected ones. 
? Sometimes without the knowledge of customers, bank transactions are done by using 
their PIN. 
? Crimes like opening a fake account on Facebook and displaying false information and 
thereby teasing the girls or exploiting them financially. 
? Personal information and phone numbers are automatically spread through 
WhatsApp. 
Q. 2. D. Answer the following. 
 
Explain the importance of good communication with others. 
Answer : The importance of good communication with others are: 
? Having good communication involve a wide range of skills. 
? Good communication benefits individual to clearly deliver his/her messages. 
? It keeps everyone involved towards you. 
? Good communication can develop a quality of good listener. Listening shows respect. 
Q. 3. Solve the following cross-word 
 
1. Continuous consumption of alcoholic and tobacco-materials. 
2. This app may cause the cybercrimes. 
3. A remedy to resolve stress. 
4. Requirement for stress free life. 
5. Various factors affect -- -- -- health. 
6. Art of preparing food items. 
 
 
Answer : 1. Continuous consumption of alcoholic and tobacco-materials – Addiction 
 
Continuous consumption of alcohol and tobacco materials can make a person addict. 
Some children start to consume all these in their early age due to bad friend circle or 
they want to imitate(copy) as elders. However, it may lead to addiction. 
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Social Health 
Exercise 
Q. 1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word. 
 
a. Laughter club is a remedy to drive away -- -- -- --. 
b. Alcohol consumption mainly affects -- -- -- -- system. 
c. The act -- -- -- -- is to curb the cyber crimes. 
Answer : a. Laughter club is a remedy to drive away mental stress. 
Laughter club is a popularized concept in which people relieve their mental stress by 
laughing out loudly. It is a perfect remedy to remove all the tension going in your mind. 
b. Alcohol consumption mainly affects nervous system. 
Alcohol consumption direct effects the nervous system (especially brain) and liver. The 
ability of memorization and learning becomes slow. Due to excess consumption of 
alcohol, lifespan of a person also decreases. 
c. The act IT Act-2000 is to curb the cyber-crimes. 
This act has been started since 17
th
 October 2000 and had been amended in 2008. If 
someone commits cyber-crime, this act imposes a punishment like imprisonment for 3 
years of fine upto 5 lakh. 
Note: Maharashtra was the only first state who took an initiative to control the cyber-
crimes. It was the first state to start a separate cyber-crime unit. 
Q. 2. A. Answer the following. 
 
Which factors affect the social health? 
Answer : The factors which affect the social health are: 
? Mental stress – In this competitive environment, everyone is facing stress. Children 
are facing the problem of loneliness and mental stress due to excessive bindings on 
them. Girls are facing stress due to increased gender inequality. 
? Addiction – Now days, children try tobacco, cigarette, alcohol, drugs etc. due to 
either bad company or as an imitation of elders. This lead to addiction of such unhealthy 
substances. 
? Incurable disease – Factors like ignorance towards the people with incurable 
diseases like AIDS, T. B., leprosy and mental disorders as well as old persons leads to 
increase in old age homes and such factors also may cause harm to social health. 
Q. 2. B. Answer the following. 
 
Which changes occur in persons continuously using internet and mobile 
phones? 
Answer : The changes occur in persons continuously using internet and mobile phones 
are: 
? Due to increase in technology, number of gadgets are coming in the market. 
? Among the gadgets, mobile phones win the competition. 
? Persons spending the time with mobile phones for several hours are usually unaware 
of the surroundings. 
? Continuous use of mobile phones causing various problems. 
? The problems include tiredness, headache, insomnia, vision problem. 
? These all problems may arise due to the radiation of mobile phones. 
? Persons continuously using the computers and internet become lonely. 
? They become less caring towards others, self-centered which may develop autism 
and selfishness. 
Q. 2. C. Answer the following. 
 
Which problems do the common man faces due to incidences of cybercrime? 
Answer : The problems which common man faces due to incidences of cyber-crime 
are: 
? Some websites cheat the customers by showing superiors items but actually they sell 
the items of inferior quality or defected ones. 
? Sometimes without the knowledge of customers, bank transactions are done by using 
their PIN. 
? Crimes like opening a fake account on Facebook and displaying false information and 
thereby teasing the girls or exploiting them financially. 
? Personal information and phone numbers are automatically spread through 
WhatsApp. 
Q. 2. D. Answer the following. 
 
Explain the importance of good communication with others. 
Answer : The importance of good communication with others are: 
? Having good communication involve a wide range of skills. 
? Good communication benefits individual to clearly deliver his/her messages. 
? It keeps everyone involved towards you. 
? Good communication can develop a quality of good listener. Listening shows respect. 
Q. 3. Solve the following cross-word 
 
1. Continuous consumption of alcoholic and tobacco-materials. 
2. This app may cause the cybercrimes. 
3. A remedy to resolve stress. 
4. Requirement for stress free life. 
5. Various factors affect -- -- -- health. 
6. Art of preparing food items. 
 
 
Answer : 1. Continuous consumption of alcoholic and tobacco-materials – Addiction 
 
Continuous consumption of alcohol and tobacco materials can make a person addict. 
Some children start to consume all these in their early age due to bad friend circle or 
they want to imitate(copy) as elders. However, it may lead to addiction. 
 
2. This app may cause the cyber crimes — Facebook 
Most of the cyber-crime has increased only through this app, i.e., Facebook. 
? Personal information and numbers are spread and thereby reaches the unknown 
person which leads to unnecessary calls, messages, stalking etc. 
? Some may make fake account on Facebook to tease the girls or to exploit them. 
3. A remedy to resolve stress – reading 
There are various ways by which we can reduce stress: 
i. Some of the ways include reading, drawing, cooking, sculpturing and many more. 
ii. These all ways keep us busy and utilize our free hours. 
iii. By diverting the energy and mind towards these things, negative thoughts go on 
decreasing. 
 
4. Requirement for stress free life – students 
Students require a complete stress free life. As some students are facing over strictness 
from their parents. There are many bindings on them due to which they face the stress. 
So they badly require a stress free life. 
5. Various factors affect social health. 
There are many factors which effect social health which include mental stress, 
loneliness, addiction of drugs, tobacco, alcohol, cigarette, ignorance towards suffering 
people with AIDS, T.B as well as old people. 
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Social Health 
Exercise 
Q. 1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word. 
 
a. Laughter club is a remedy to drive away -- -- -- --. 
b. Alcohol consumption mainly affects -- -- -- -- system. 
c. The act -- -- -- -- is to curb the cyber crimes. 
Answer : a. Laughter club is a remedy to drive away mental stress. 
Laughter club is a popularized concept in which people relieve their mental stress by 
laughing out loudly. It is a perfect remedy to remove all the tension going in your mind. 
b. Alcohol consumption mainly affects nervous system. 
Alcohol consumption direct effects the nervous system (especially brain) and liver. The 
ability of memorization and learning becomes slow. Due to excess consumption of 
alcohol, lifespan of a person also decreases. 
c. The act IT Act-2000 is to curb the cyber-crimes. 
This act has been started since 17
th
 October 2000 and had been amended in 2008. If 
someone commits cyber-crime, this act imposes a punishment like imprisonment for 3 
years of fine upto 5 lakh. 
Note: Maharashtra was the only first state who took an initiative to control the cyber-
crimes. It was the first state to start a separate cyber-crime unit. 
Q. 2. A. Answer the following. 
 
Which factors affect the social health? 
Answer : The factors which affect the social health are: 
? Mental stress – In this competitive environment, everyone is facing stress. Children 
are facing the problem of loneliness and mental stress due to excessive bindings on 
them. Girls are facing stress due to increased gender inequality. 
? Addiction – Now days, children try tobacco, cigarette, alcohol, drugs etc. due to 
either bad company or as an imitation of elders. This lead to addiction of such unhealthy 
substances. 
? Incurable disease – Factors like ignorance towards the people with incurable 
diseases like AIDS, T. B., leprosy and mental disorders as well as old persons leads to 
increase in old age homes and such factors also may cause harm to social health. 
Q. 2. B. Answer the following. 
 
Which changes occur in persons continuously using internet and mobile 
phones? 
Answer : The changes occur in persons continuously using internet and mobile phones 
are: 
? Due to increase in technology, number of gadgets are coming in the market. 
? Among the gadgets, mobile phones win the competition. 
? Persons spending the time with mobile phones for several hours are usually unaware 
of the surroundings. 
? Continuous use of mobile phones causing various problems. 
? The problems include tiredness, headache, insomnia, vision problem. 
? These all problems may arise due to the radiation of mobile phones. 
? Persons continuously using the computers and internet become lonely. 
? They become less caring towards others, self-centered which may develop autism 
and selfishness. 
Q. 2. C. Answer the following. 
 
Which problems do the common man faces due to incidences of cybercrime? 
Answer : The problems which common man faces due to incidences of cyber-crime 
are: 
? Some websites cheat the customers by showing superiors items but actually they sell 
the items of inferior quality or defected ones. 
? Sometimes without the knowledge of customers, bank transactions are done by using 
their PIN. 
? Crimes like opening a fake account on Facebook and displaying false information and 
thereby teasing the girls or exploiting them financially. 
? Personal information and phone numbers are automatically spread through 
WhatsApp. 
Q. 2. D. Answer the following. 
 
Explain the importance of good communication with others. 
Answer : The importance of good communication with others are: 
? Having good communication involve a wide range of skills. 
? Good communication benefits individual to clearly deliver his/her messages. 
? It keeps everyone involved towards you. 
? Good communication can develop a quality of good listener. Listening shows respect. 
Q. 3. Solve the following cross-word 
 
1. Continuous consumption of alcoholic and tobacco-materials. 
2. This app may cause the cybercrimes. 
3. A remedy to resolve stress. 
4. Requirement for stress free life. 
5. Various factors affect -- -- -- health. 
6. Art of preparing food items. 
 
 
Answer : 1. Continuous consumption of alcoholic and tobacco-materials – Addiction 
 
Continuous consumption of alcohol and tobacco materials can make a person addict. 
Some children start to consume all these in their early age due to bad friend circle or 
they want to imitate(copy) as elders. However, it may lead to addiction. 
 
2. This app may cause the cyber crimes — Facebook 
Most of the cyber-crime has increased only through this app, i.e., Facebook. 
? Personal information and numbers are spread and thereby reaches the unknown 
person which leads to unnecessary calls, messages, stalking etc. 
? Some may make fake account on Facebook to tease the girls or to exploit them. 
3. A remedy to resolve stress – reading 
There are various ways by which we can reduce stress: 
i. Some of the ways include reading, drawing, cooking, sculpturing and many more. 
ii. These all ways keep us busy and utilize our free hours. 
iii. By diverting the energy and mind towards these things, negative thoughts go on 
decreasing. 
 
4. Requirement for stress free life – students 
Students require a complete stress free life. As some students are facing over strictness 
from their parents. There are many bindings on them due to which they face the stress. 
So they badly require a stress free life. 
5. Various factors affect social health. 
There are many factors which effect social health which include mental stress, 
loneliness, addiction of drugs, tobacco, alcohol, cigarette, ignorance towards suffering 
people with AIDS, T.B as well as old people. 
6. Art of preparing food items – cooking 
Art of preparing food items is called cooking. Cooking is one of the way by which we 
can reduce mental stress. It keeps your mind fresh and free from negative thoughts. 
Q. 4. Which are various ways to minimize stress? 
Answer : The number of ways to minimize stress are: 
i. Newly popularized concept ‘laughter club’ due to which people relieve stress by 
laughing loudly. 
ii. By adopting hobbies like cooking, singing, drawing, reading, photographs collection, 
playing outdoor games, walking, dancing etc. can reduce mental stress within a few 
days. 
iii. By expressing your feelings to someone like parents, friends, cousins, close friends 
help to relieve the stress. 
iv. Regular exercising, massaging, yoga too help to relieve the stress. 
v. Meditation plays a very important role in reducing the stress. It helps to improve the 
ability of concentration. 
Q. 5. Give three examples of each. 
 
a. Hobbies to reduce stress. 
b. Diseases endangering the social health. 
c. Physical problems arising due to excessive use of mobile phones. 
d. Activities under the jurisdiction of cyber-crime laws. 
Answer : a. Three hobbies to reduce stress are: 
i. Listening music – Singing keeps us happy and drives away the stress. Music has the 
power of changing the mindset. 
ii. Meditation – Meditation plays a vital role in reducing stress. It helps the students to 
improve concentration in their studies. 
iii. Dancing – Dancing is one of the important hobby to reduce stress. It keeps you 
away from negative thoughts. 
b. Three diseases endangering the social health are: 
i. AIDS – Ignorance towards AIDS can affect social health badly.