Neem Baba Textbook Questions (NCERT Solutions)
Let us do these activities before we read.
1. A tree is useful to us in many ways. Mention some of these uses. Write them in the picture given below.
Ans.
- Dry leaves are added to clothes to prevent bug attack.
- Twigs are used to clean teeth.
- It is used as an air purifier.
2. Neem is a common tree in our country. Discuss in groups of four and fill Columns A and B with what you know about the neem tree and what you want to know.
| Column AWhat do you know? | Column BWhat do you want to know? |
Ans.
| Column Ahttps://ef5b78eae86167fe279c1a4fc5701835.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-45/html/container.htmlWhat do you know? | Column BWhat do you want to know? |
| Neem branches are used to clean teeth | How to grow it? |
| Neem oil is added to soaps and toothpastes | What weather is suitable for cropping a neem tree? |
| Neem trunk is used in a medicine to ease breathing | How much water does a neem tree require? |
| Dry neem leaves are added to stored clothes | Is there any disadvantage of growing a neem tree? |
Let us discuss
Amber found many facts about the neem tree from Neem Baba. Fill up the fact sheet based on what Neem Baba told her.
| LET US KNOW OUR NEEM | ||
| Common name: | Neem | Given by: |
| Period of birth: | ||
| Born at: | ||
| Found in: | ||
| Common names: | ||
| Names given by scientists: | 1. | 2. |
| Names given by others: | 1. | 2. |
Ans.
| LET US KNOW OUR NEEM | ||
| Common name: | Neem | Given by: Iranians |
| Period of birth: | Million of years ago | |
| Born at: | North India | Myanmar |
| Found in: | Africa | America |
| Common names: | Nimb | Neem |
| Names given by scientists: | 1. Bitter grace of god | 2. Nature’s gift to man |
| Names given by others: | 1. Magic tree | 2. Tree of the twentieth century |
1. How is neem useful to farmers?
Ans. Neem seed powder is mixed in water. This solution is sprayed on plants and crops to prevent infestation by locusts. This powder is added to standing water in rice fields to prevent growth of germs and termites.
2. Mention some of the uses of the neem tree.
Ans. Neem tree is an air purifier. The dry leaves are added to clothes to prevent moth infestation. Neem leaves are kept on the bed of those suffering from measles to prevent itchiness caused by germs. Neem oil is added to soaps and toothpastes to make them effective germ killers. Neem wood is used to make termite-proof furniture. Kajal made of neem flowers can cure itchy eyes.
Let us think and reflect
1. You just read about the Neem tree. Write any two facts that surprised you the most.
Ans. The neem flowers are used to prepare a kajal which can cure itchy eyes. The seends of neem are powdered and added to rice fields with standing water. These two facts amazed me.
2. Complete the following sentences.
(a) The old tree asked Amber to call him Neem Baba because __________________.
(b) Neem seed powder protects crops from __________________.
(c) _________________ is a cost-effective method to stop mosquitoes from breeding in stagnant water.
(d) One reason why doctors advise us to use neem leaves for someone suffering from measles is ____________________.
Ans.
(a) in her childhood, she used to play in its shade.
(b) termites and locusts
(c) Adding neem seed powder
(d) that they kill itchy germs
3. Why can Neem Baba not remember the year when he was born?
Ans. It was born several million years ago which is a lot of time and so, it cannot remember the year.
4. Which parts of the neem tree are used to make medicines?
Ans. All the parts of the neem tree – branches, leaves, bark, roots and flowers are used to make medicines for various ailments.