Free Safety and First Aid 01 Practice Test - 4th Grade 

Question 1

The helpline number for fire department is 100.

A. True
B. False

SOLUTION

Solution : B

100 is the helpline number for the police dedpartment.

Question 2

Which of the following will reduce the chances of infection when applied to the minor burns?

A. Antiseptic lotion
B. Paste of baking soda and water
C. Pain balms
D. Sling

SOLUTION

Solution : A and B

Minor burns can be treated at home by appliying an antiseptic lotion on it. If an antiseptic lotion is not available, apply a paste of baking soda and water, it gives relief by providing a cooling sensation to the skin.

Question 3

What advice will you give to a person who is cooking in the kitchen?

A. Wear a nylon dress
B. Wear a rayon dress
C. Wear a cotton dress
D. Wear dangling jewellery

SOLUTION

Solution : C

Nylon and rayon catch fire easily which could be dangerous. Cotton clothes are best suited to work in the kitchen. Also, dangling jewellery may get stuck with things like utensils, stove, and cause accident.

Question 4

Tap water is an insulator.

A. True
B. False

SOLUTION

Solution : B

Tap water has dissolved minerals, and salts, that are responsible for conduction of electricity. Thus, tap water is a good conductor of electricity.

Question 5

A crack or break, in a bone is called ___.

A. displacement
B. fracture
C. wound
D. burn

SOLUTION

Solution : B

A crack or a break in a bone is called a fracture. It can range from a thin crack to a complete break. Fractures commonly happen because of accidents, falls, or sports injuries.

Question 6

The rabies virus is carried by ___.

A. Cockroaches
B. Hens
C. Dogs
D. Mosquitoes

SOLUTION

Solution : C

Domestic dogs, cats, rabbits, and wild animals, such as skunks, raccoons, and bats, carry rabies. They transfer the virus to humans via bites and scratches. However, in 95% cases, rabies is carried by dogs.

Question 7

If you get hurt by a rusted blade, you may get infected by ___.

A. scurvy
B. flu
C. rabies
D. tetanus

SOLUTION

Solution : D

Tetanus is a bacterial infection. The bacteria causing tetanus are present in soil and rust. These bacteria get into the body through wounds and become active which could be life threatening.

Question 8

If LPG comes in contact with electric sparks, it can result in fire.

A.

True

B.

False

SOLUTION

Solution : A

LPG is a highly flammable mixture of gases used as fuel in cooking. It explodes when comes in contact with fire.  

Question 9

Which of the following actions can give you an electric shock?

A. Holding an electric appliance with wet hands
B. Cooking food on an induction plate
C. Ironing clothes standing barefoot
D. Using a mobile phone

SOLUTION

Solution : A and C

Water is a conductor of electricity. If an object or a wire through which current is flowing comes in contact with wet hands it may give you a shock. 70% of our body is made up of water. So, if we touch any faulty equipment, or stand barefoot the current passes through our body and gives an electric shock. 

Question 10

Which of the following does not help in extinguishing a fire?

A.

Water

B.

LPG

C.

Fire extinguisher 

D.

Sand

SOLUTION

Solution : B

LPG is a flammable gas. It explodes drastically when comes in contact with fire. Water, fire extinguisher and sand help in extinguishing a fire.