RBSE Solutions for Class 7 Social Science Civics Chapter 2 Role of the Government in Health

Rajasthan Board RBSE Solutions for Class 7 Social Science  Civics Chapter 2 Role of the Government in Health Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

RBSE Class 7 Social Science Solutions Civics Chapter 2 Role of the Government in Health

RBSE Class 7 Social Science Role of the Government in Health InText Questions and Answers

Page 19

Question 1. 
Would you associate all or some of these pictures with ‘health* (Refer to images given on page no. 19 textbook)? In what ways? Discuss in groups.
Answer: 
Yes, they all are associated with health. Health and well being of a person is directly affected by the availability of clean drinking water, nutritional diet, clean surroundings, hygiene, availability of hospitals and treatment facilities, ambulance services for timely treatment, medical specialisation, housing, etc.

 

Question 2. 
Pick two situations from the , above collage (Refer to page 19 textbook) that are not related to illness and write two sentences bn how they are related to health.

1. Women carrying water.
2. Cooking food. 

Answer: 
Although both the; pictures are not related with illness, but their quality, quantity and availability affects the health of people. It’s important for'human beings to have access to safe clean drinking water.
Also water should be easily available. Otherwise it creates hardships for rural women who need to walk far away to fetch water. Similarly, healthy and nutritional diet and regular meals are equally important for human beings to stay healthy .

Page 20

Question 1.
Can you provide a title to these columns (Table on Page no. 20 textbook)?
Answer: 
Achievements and Challenges in Health sector in India.

Question 2. 
In India, it is often said that we are unable to provide health services for all because the government does not have enough money and facilities. After reading the above left hand column, (table on page no. 20) do you think this is true? Discuss.
Answer: 
Although government has enough money and facilities but then also the government is unable to provide equal facilities to all because there is lacking in implementation and checking. Government is unable to check on the doctors who are appointed in rural areas, due to this the doctors do not go to hospitals regularly and remain absent. The government still needs to make effective policies regargding controlling over some major disease e.g., tuberculosis. Providing dean drinking water is again a big task because even today 21% of all communicable diseases are water borne, e.g., diarrhoea, worms, hepatitis, etc. Half of all children in India do not get adequate food to eat and are undernourished.

Page 21

Question 3.
Read the story given (Refer to the story on page 21 textbook). Then imagine that you are a judge in the court. What would you say to Hakim Seikh?
Answer: 
If I was a judge, I would also have held 
the government responsible for being unable to provide timely treatment to a person in an emergency situation. I would have supported Hakim Seikh as he was denied treatment at various government hospitals. I would have asked the state government to give him the money that he had spent on his treatment.

Page 24

Question 1. 
Where do you go when you are ill? Are there any problems that you face? Write a paragraph based on your experience.
Answer: 
Students’ experiences and answers may vary as per their circumstances.

Question 2. 
What problems did Aman face in the government hospital? How do you think the hospital can work in a better manner? Discuss.
Answer: 
Problems faced Aman:

1. He had to wait in a long queue for consultation and for blood test at the OPD counter.
2. He received results of blood tests after 3 days.
3. He was unable to visit the same doctor every time.

Thus, proper and strict administration, regular checking and follow up of their work can get the hospitals work in better manner.

Question 3. 
Why did Ranjan have to spend so much money? Give reasons.
Answer: 
He had to spend so much of money
on health services because:

1. He took treatment at a private hospital.
2. The medicines and the blood tests were expensive.
3. He spent money on consultation also.

Question 4. 
What problems do we face in
private hospitals? Discuss.
Answer: 
Private hospitals are usually very expensive. They prescribe a number of tests. Many times they encourage incorrect practices where patients undergo unnecessary treatments or tests.

Page 25

Question 1. 
In what ways is the Public Health System meant for everyone?
Answer: 
Public health system is meant for everyone in the following ways:

1. There are many hospitals, primary health centres, dispensaries, family welfare centers.
2. Nominal or no fee charged.
3. No restrictions for the treatment.
4. Free or subsidised supply of medicines.

Question 2. 
List some... Primary Health Centre (PHCs) or hospitals near your place. Form your experience (or by visiting any one of them), find out the facilities provided and people who run the centre. 
Answer: 
To be done by the students on their own.

Page 26

Question 1. 
Private health facilities can mean many things. Explain with the help of some examples from your area.
Answer: 
To be done by the students according to their areas.
Hint: 

1. Private health facilities in our country are wide ranging.
2. There arelarge number of doctors who run their own private clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, etc.
3. Number of laboratories are present  
4. That provide tests and offer special facilities as X-Ray, Ultrasound, etc.
5. There are also shops from where we buy medicines.

Question 2. 
How can health care the made more affordable?
Answer: 
Health care can be made more affordable by following ways:

1. The number of public health services should be increased, especially in rural areas, so that patients do not have to come to the city area for treatment. This will reduce travel expenses and doctor’s expenses.
2. As far as possible, every doctor should write the generic name of the medicines for treatment and ensure that it is in an appropriate form.
3. There should be government control over private hospitals in such a way that use only affordable methods of treatment.
4. Doctors should not recommend unnecessary medicines and tests when simple treatment is available there.

RBSE Class 7 Social Science Role of the Government in Health Textbook Questions and Answers

Question 1. 
In this chapter you have read that health is a wider concept than illness. Look at this quote from the constitution and explain the term ‘living standard’ and ‘public health’ in your own words.
Answer: 
Living standard: 
It is determined by the basic amenities available to people. It’s not only food, shelter and clothing, but also includes healthy life, clean drinking water, hygienic surroundings, etc. Public health: The government provides health facilities, low cost hospital services and medicines to all people for their good health. It also ensures that every person has equal right to get good health services without discrimination Government arranges health services for the well being of public. Hence they are terihed as public health services. 5 

Question 2. 
What are the (different ways through which the government can take steps to provide healthcare for all? Discuss.
Answer: 
Below given are some ways through which the government can take steps to provide healthcare for all:

1. Providing safe and clean drinking water.
2. Availability of food at cheap rates.
3. Creating a pollution free environment by banning industries which emit lots of smoke. Make standards for all industries to control pollution.
4. More hospitals with specialized treatment to be available in rural areas.
5. Better connectivity between rural and urban areas through means of transportation and communication.
6. Adequate housing and clean surroundings.

Question 3. 
What differences do you find between private and public health services in your area?. Use the following table to compare and contrast these. 
Answer:

Facility	Affor-dability	Availa bility	Quality
Private	Expensive (high cost)	Easy access to the services	Well organised and dean environment
Public	free or nominal	Not easy to avail proper health care services.	Over crowded and not properly maintained some times.

Question 4. 
Improvement in water and sanitation can control many diseases. Explain with the help of examples.
Answer: 
Contaminated water causes various diseases and poor sanitation is responsible for most of the communicable diseases. For example, diarrhea, jaundice, cholera, etc. occur due to contaminated food and water.
Clean and safe drinking water and clean surroundings control the virus from spreading. By ensuring this, diseases can be prevented. For example:

1. Government should check the quality of water provided at regular intervals.
2. There should be proper check on sewerage treatment and water disposal.
3. There should be regular check of water coolers, roof tops and the areas where water is stagnant, it will prevent mosquito breeding.