Chapter 07 Neem Baba Solutions

Chapter 07 Neem Baba Solutions

Text Book Solutions

Let us do these activities before we read (Page no. 75)

Q1. A tree is useful to us in many ways. Mention some of these uses. Write them in the picture given below.

Ans:

Uses of a Tree:

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  Provides shade
  
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  Produces oxygen
  
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  Gives fruits
  
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  Source of wood
  
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  Habitat for animals and birds
  
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  Used in medicines
  
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  Prevents soil erosion
  

Q2. 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.

Ans:

Column A: What do you know?	Column B: What do you want to know?
Neem is used in medicines.	How old can neem trees grow?
Neem leaves are used for skin treatments.	What are the scientific properties of neem?
Neem oil is used in soaps and cosmetics.	How is neem used in agriculture?

Let us discuss (Page no. 77)

Amber found many facts about the neem tree from Neem Baba. Fill up

the fact sheet based on what Neem Baba told her.

Ans. 

Fact	Details
Common name	Neem
Given by	Iranians
Period of birth	Millions of years ago
Born at	North India or Myanmar
Found in	Many Asian and African countries, parts of America
Common names	1. Nimb
	2. Nimba
Names given by scientists	1. Arishta (the one who cures diseases)
	2. Nimbaca
Names given by others	1. Nim
	2. Leemba

Let us discuss (Page no. 80)

Q1. How is neem useful to farmers?

Ans: Neem is useful to farmers because neem seed powder, when mixed with water and sprayed on plants, prevents locusts from eating the crops. It also helps stop mosquito breeding in rice fields and protects crops from termites and other insects.

Q2. Mention some of the uses of the neem tree.

Ans: Neem tree uses include:

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  Making medicines from neem leaves, bark, flowers, fruits, and roots.
  
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  Using neem twigs to clean teeth.
  
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  Using neem leaves to protect clothes from insects.
  
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  Using neem oil in soaps and toothpaste.
  
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  Neem wood is used for furniture as it is termite-resistant.
  
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  Purifying air.
  

Let us think and reflect (Page no. 81)

Q1. You just read about the Neem tree. Write any two facts that surprised you the most.

Ans:

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   Neem leaves can be used to treat measles and prevent itching.
   
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   Neem seed powder helps increase crop yield by protecting against insects.
   

Q2. Complete the following sentences.

(a) The old man asked Amber to call him Neem Baba because ______________.

Ans: he considered himself as old and wise as a grandfather.

(b) Neem seed powder protects crops from ______________.

Ans: termites and other insects.

(c) ______________ is a cost-effective method to stop mosquitoes from breeding in stagnant water.

Ans: Mixing neem seed powder in water.

(d) One reason why doctors advise us to use neem leaves for someone suffering from measles is ______________.

Ans: because neem leaves have chemical properties that destroy germs and provide comfort from itching.

Q3. Why can Neem Baba not remember the year when he was born?

Ans: Neem Baba cannot remember the year he was born because he is very old and was born millions of years ago.

Q4. Which parts of the neem tree are used to make medicines?

Ans: The parts of the neem tree used to make medicines include leaves, bark, flowers, fruits, and roots.

Let us learn (Page no. 81)

Q1. Study these words from the text.

• something
• neem oil
• cleanliness-parting
• well known
• grandmother
• seed powder
• childhood
• well trained
• thought-provoking

Put the compound words given above in their trees.

Ans:

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  Open compound words: well known, thought-provoking, seed powder
  
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  Closed compound words: grandmother, childhood, neem oil
  
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  Hyphenated compound words: cleanliness-parting, well-trained, something
  

Q2. Words that tell us what a person is doing are called verbs. In the table given below, match the verbs in the first column showing action in the present to verbs in the second column showing action in the past. Make a sentence with any one form of the verb. One has been done for you.

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Present	Past	Sentence
become	became	I want to become a teacher when I grow up.
find	found	She found the lost book on the shelf.
make	made	He made a beautiful painting for his mother.
discover	discovered	They discovered a new plant species.
tell	told	She told me a secret about her trip.
give	gave	He gave her a gift on her birthday.

Q3. Neem Baba speaks to Amber as if he is a person. This figure of speech is called personification. Let us look at some more examples.

• The leaves whispered in the wind.

• The flowers danced merrily in the breeze.

Ans:

The leaves whispered in the wind.

Explanation: This means that the leaves made a soft rustling sound as the wind blew through them, almost as if they were quietly talking to each other.

The flowers danced merrily in the breeze

Explanation: This suggests that the flowers were moving gently and happily in the wind, as if they were dancing.

Let us listen (Page no. 83)

Q1. You will now listen to a boy speaking to his mother. As you listen, select the correct statements. (refer to page 101 for transcript)

Ans: (a) The mother was surprised to know that Peepal Baba had planted trees all over the country. True 

(b) The mother disliked the work being done by Peepal Baba. False 

(c) The mother wanted to know more about Peepal Baba. True 

(d) The boy decided to take care of trees by listening to Peepal Baba’s journey. True 

(e) The boy was worried about what his teacher had told him. False

Let us write (Page no. 83)

Q1. You have read about Neem Baba and learnt many things about the neem tree. Look at the trees in your neighborhood and write a paragraph about any one tree that you like.

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  Where it is (roadside/park, etc.)
  
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  How it looks (height, tree trunk, leaves, flowers, etc.)
  
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  Why you like it (shade, medicinal properties, shelter, beauty, etc.)
  
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  Give a title to your paragraph.
  

Ans: The Banyan Tree

The banyan tree near my house is truly majestic. It stands tall on the roadside, with its thick trunk and wide-spreading branches that provide ample shade. The aerial roots hanging from its branches give it a unique and ancient look. The leaves are large, green, and provide a home to many birds and squirrels. I like the banyan tree because of its beauty and the cool shade it offers during hot days. It also has medicinal properties and is known for its longevity.

Let us explore (Page no. 84)

When people from Persia came to India and saw that a common tree of their country was freely growing here, they started calling the tree Azad Darakhte Hindi. So, the scientific name of Neem in Latin became Azadirachta indica. Neem has different names in the Indian languages. Discuss with your teacher and find out which Indian languages these names belong to.

Name	Language
Nimb	Hindi
Nim	Bengali
Leemba	Gujarati
Nimori	Marathi
Nimbamond	Malayalam
Nimbe	Kannada
Nimo	Tamil

These names show the cultural diversity and the wide use of neem across different regions of India.