Question

Social equality and harmony are necessary for individual health.
A.True
B.False

Answer 1

Earlier a person was considered to be healthy if he/she had maintained a balance of certain humor. Health is not just physical fitness but it also involves mental fitness.

Complete answer:
1)The health of a person mainly depends on the immunity of the person which in turn is controlled by the nervous system of that person and hence health is also dependent on the mental state of that person.
2)Social equality means a society where every people get equal rights, equal opportunities, and there is no discrimination and harmony refers to a peaceful situation.
3)Although Social equality and harmony are not directly related to the physical fitness of a person but it directly affects the mental health of a person. A person having good mental health can easily achieve good physical health as well.

Option A: Health is both physical and mental fitness, social equality and harmony directly affect the mental health of a person. When a person is healthy both physically and mentally the person can work towards bringing social equality, peace, and economic development and it also decreases the mortality rate among the population. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Option B: Given statement is True. Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A)

Note: Health depends on many factors such as lifestyle, infections, etc. A person having a good lifestyle will be healthier than a person having a poor lifestyle. A good lifestyle refers to the consumption of hygienic and healthy foods like fresh vegetables and fruits, drinking clean water, exercising regularly, taking proper rest, and developing habits that contribute to the health of the person, and avoiding habits that are harmful to the health.