Spices That Heal Us Class 6 Questions and Answers
Spices That Heal Us Question Answer Class 6 English Poorvi Chapter 9
Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 93)
Question 1.
A spice is any seed, fruit, root, bark, leaf or any other part of a plant used to give taste and colour to our food. Try to recall the names of three spices that are used for cooking in your home. Write them below and share your answers with your teacher.
(a) ______
(b) ______
(c) _______
Answer:
(a) Ginger (Adrak) (अदरक),
(b) Corinder (Dhania) (धनिया),
(C) Brassica Nigra (Rai) (राई).
Question 2.
Given below are pictures of some spices. Work in pairs and write what you call them in your language. Their names in English are given in the last column. Share your answers with your teacher.
Answer:
1. – Haldi,
2. – Methi,
3. – Jeera,
4. – Heeng,
5. – Dalchini,
6. – Laung
7. – Adrak,
8. — Kali Mirach,
9. — Sauf,
10. — Elaichi.
Question 3.
Do you know if these spices can be used for something else other than cooking?
Answer:
See and keep in mind the different advantages of common spices beyond their culinary uses :
- Haldi (Turmeric):
(a) It improves energy level.
(b) It improves our digestion. - Methi (Fenugreek) : By taking its water in the morning after getting them soaked overnight. We can get our weight lost.
- Jeera (Cumin): Its roasted after, taken after meal, with the meal helps our digestion.
- Heeng (Asafoetida) : Most helpful in relieving gastric troubles.
- Dalchini (Cinnamon): Powder generates energy if used with milk in the night.
- Laung (Clove) : Most useful in cold.
- Adrak (Ginger): Adrak powder boosts stamina if added in cooked vegetables.
- Kali Mirch (Black Pepper) : Useful in increasing eye-sight if used with cow’s ghees.
- Saunf (Fennel Seeds) : Stamina and digestion booster if used after meal.
- Ajwain (Carom Seeds) : Helps in digestion.
Let Us Think And Reflect
Question 1.
Read the given lines and answer the following questions.. (Page 95)
‘When I was a child, I learnt them from my grandmother. She used to find cures for most of the weather-related common illnesses in the kitchen.’
(a) Where exactly in the kitchen did her grandmother find the cures?
Answer:
Grandmother find the cures from spices and herbs lying in the kitchen.
(b) Give one example of weather-related common illnesses.
Answer:
It is cough and cold.
(c) What kind of relationship did the speaker have with her grandmother?
Answer:
The speaker is closely related with her grandmother. She has a vast knowledge of herbs and spices for treatment ailments.
Question 2.
Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.
Daadi soaked methi seeds overnight and drank the water in the morning to manage ____ and ____.
Answer:
- sugar level,
- body weight.
Question 3.
Circle the spice that is not useful for body pain according to Daadi’s letter,
(a) Turmeric
(b) Ginger
(c) Fennel seeds
(d) Black pepper
Answer:
(c) Fennel seeds
Question 4.
Why did Daadi ask Vikram and Vaibhavi to share the natural cures with their friends?
Answer:
Daadi asked both of them to share the natural cures with their friends and to spread valuable knowledge. By using home made remedies. We can improve our health.
Question 5.
What was Daadi’s final advice to Vikram and Vaibhavi?
Answer:
She advised that consulting an elder is always valuable before using the species and natural herbs.
Question 6.
How do we know that natural cures are passed from one generation to another?
Answer:
The speaker mentions learning these cures from her grandmother, indicating that this knowledge has been passed down through generation.
Question 7.
Why do you think we should know about the healing properties of spices?
Answer:
Yes, we should know the healing properties of spices because they offer natural, permanent and accessible remedies for curing different ailments. These rather help in depending on the allopathetic medicines.
Let Us Learn (Page 96)
Question 1.
You have read the uses of spices in the letter. Complete the following table with the help of your teacher. You may use the words from the box given below.
Part of the plant: root/bark/leaves/flower buds/fruit/seeds
Texture: rough/soft/silky
Taste: bitter/sweet/sour/salty/spicy
Answer:
Question 2.
Read the sentences given below.
- You may share them with your friends.
- You should try to remember these cures.
- It can help to control cough and cold.
- You must consult an elder before you use them.
- I need to soak the methi seeds overnight.
- I used to put heeng water on your tummy.
(a) The words given in Column A are helping verbs. Match the helping verbs in Column A with their functions in Column B.
The helping verbs in Column A are called modal verbs or modals. Each modal verb has a different function.
Answer:
1. c,
2. d,
3. e,
4. f,
5. b,
6. a.
(b) Complete the following dialogues with any four modals from the table given above. (Use a modal only once.)
Ajay : Anand had fever last week. He (i) ____ take good rest.
Suman : Yes, he (ii) ___ or he will fall ill again.
Ajay : He (iii) ____ take grandmother’s natural cures.
Suman : Yes, we (iv) ___ remember how effective they are.
Answer:
(i) should,
(ii) must,
(iii) can,
(iv) need to.
Let Us Listen
You will listen to the benefits of Tulsi (Holy Basil), a common herb. As you listen, complete the factsheet given below. (refer to given box for transcript) (Page 98)
Spices That Heal Us
The wonder herb: Tulsi is a shrub in the basil family. It is said that it was first found in north central India and now grows almost everywhere in India.
It is known as ‘the Queen of Herbs’ and has many medicinal uses. Studies show that it helps to decrease glucose and cholesterol levels and improve blood pressure. It is commonly used to treat breathing and digestion disorders.
As it has anti-bacterial properties, it is used in herbal hand sanitisers. It is used as a base for making herbal mouth wash and toothpaste for treating bad breath, gum disease and mouth ulcers.
Tulsi leaves can be washed and eaten raw. We can also add Tulsi leaves when we make tea. Tulsi tea helps in dealing with stress as it calms our mind. Tulsi protects us from a vast range of pollutants around us.
Answer:
| THE WONDER HERB | ||
| Name | Tulsi | Family: (i) Lamiaceac |
| First found in | (ii) India | |
| Now found | everywhere in India | |
| Known as | The (iii) queen of herbs | |
| Can decrease levels of | (iv) glucose and cholesterol | |
| Used to treat disorders of | breathing and (v) digestion | |
| Is used to make | mouth wash and (vi) medicinal tea | |
| We can have Tulsi leaves by | eating them (vii) raw or adding them while making (viii) tea | |
Let Us Speak
Question 1.
Daadi told Vikram and Vaibhavi about many spices. Choose one spice and introduce yourself as that spice to the class. (Page 98)
Answer:
Good Morning to all of you!
You will be surprised to know that 1 possess such an astonishing virtues that I will be immediately inclined toward me. In reality my name is Haldi and many people call me by the name of Turmeric. I come in your hands by taking away my root from the Curcuma longa plant. I have a bright yellowish colour. I have somewhat hitter and earthly taste because I come out of the mother earth.
I am a wonderous spice because I shower innumeral benefits over the welfare of the people. I provide energy and boost digestion. In case you have got a cut and the blood is going out of your body, keep a pinch of my powder and the blood will stop. I am helpful in cough and cold alongwith to relieve one from bodily pain.
Many people make my regular use as a natural remedy for various ailments. In addition to my use in cooking. You can notice my presence in curries, teas and even in beauty products. I am extremely proud to have my use not only in kitchen, medicines but also in the wellness of the humanity.
Thank you!
Question 2.
Before you speak, make a spicy headband for the spice you chose. Follow the steps given below.
Use the headband while introducing yourself as the spice.
Answer:
Steps to make a Spicy Headband :
(a) Cutting out paper strips : We have to take a strip of paper and then we have cut it in pieces having 2 inches in width. Please you must see that you have taken enough length to fit around your head.
(b) Joining the ends : Now take two ends of the paper strip and join them together by using glue, tape or staples. See it must fit you head.
(c) Making a small card : Prepare a small card having the coloured picture of Turmeric.
(d) Attaching it on your headband : The pictured small card has to be attached on the headband with the help of tape, glue or staples.
Giving Introduction (By wearing the spicy headband)
Answer:
Hello everyone!
I am Turmeric, people call me Haldi in general. I am used by everyhold in cooking the vegetables. I belong to the root of the Curcum longa plant and I have a bright yellowish earthern colour. My taste is somewhat bitter but I am very much benefit and remain alert to serve the human beings. I help in improving the digestion system and providing energy by adding my powder in the milk.
Cough and cold flue away like leaves before the braze, I am of great help for relieving people from body pain. People consider me as a natural herb to treat their ailments. Even tea, curries, medicines and beauty products can’t be beneficial and of taste without my use. I always in your kitchen and try to shower my qualities for the wellness of all.
Thank you!
Question 3.
Mention the following while speaking.
Answer:
Hello Everyone!
I am Turmeric, known as Haldi.
Part of the plant: I come from the root of the Curcuma longa plant.
Colour: I am bright yellow.
Texture: My texture is rough.
Taste: I have a bitter and earthy taste.
I am not just used for cooking; I am a wonder spice with numerous health benefits! I can help improve energy levels and digestion, and I am great for reducing body pain. Many people use me as a natural remedy for various ailments. You might find me in curries, teas, and even beauty products.
I am proud to be a part of your kitchen and your wellness routine!
Thank you!
Let Us Write
Question 1.
Vikram’s grandmother shared two natural cures to cure his cough in her earlier letter. It was kept outside and a few drops of rain fell on it. Some of the words got washed away by the rain. Help Vikram complete the natural cures. Use the phrases given in the box below. There are two phrases that you do not need. (Page 99)
Natural Cures for Cough
(a) To prepare this home remedy, you just need ginger and honey. First, take ____, grate it and take the juice from it. Take about two teaspoons
of this juice and add about two and half teaspoons of honey to it. Mix it properly. Warm (ii) ____ slightly on very low heat for a minute. Then (iii) ____ about three to four times a day to get relief from cough. Have patience to see the effect as natural cures (iv) ___ with ginger and
honey might take some time to show results.
(b) To prepare the second (i) ___ for cough, take about 10 grams of each long pepper, dried ginger and basil leaves. Add four to six small cardamoms
and (ii) ___________________ a fine powder. If you take this powder with an equal
(iii) ____, it will give you relief from cough.
Answer:
(a) (i) a piece of fresh ginger,
(ii) the mixture,
(iii) you can have it,
(iv) for cough,
(b) (i) home remedy,
(ii) grind to get,
(iii) amount of honey.
Question 2.
Now, write a short paragraph on Tulsi based on the completed factsheet in ‘Let us listen’.
Answer:
Tulsi is our very ritual plant. It is mostly kept in every household. It is worshipped and have numerous uses. It is also known as Holy Basil and it belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It was first found in India and being a wonder herb, it has become a significant plant in every Hindu family. It can be seen everywhere in India. It is known on the Queen of Herbs. I am put to so many uses and my use helps in decreasing levels of stress as well as cholesterol.
This gives maximum benefit to our heart health. I am used in combating breathing disorders and digestion. I always help in making mouth wash medicines and medicinal tea. My leaves are generally taken by people in thersaw form and while preparing tea. So I am of utmost help to the humanity. I always remain ready to serve the human beings.
Let Us Explore
Question 1.
Now that you have read about many spices, can you guess the spices based
on the riddles given below? (Page 100)
Answer:
(a) Asafoetida (Heeng),
(b) Ginger (Adrak).
Question 2.
Fill in the blanks to complete the riddle below. Write another riddle of your own and ask your family members to guess the spice.
Answer:
| (a) Brownish-yellow in colour, and bitter to taste, I help everyone, to manage their weight. Who am I? Answer: Fenugreek (methi) |
I’m tiny and black, with a spicy bite, Add my small a punch in your dish, you will fell light. I help in digestion and gives relief from pain, I remain present in your kitchen. Who am I? Answer: Black Pepper (Kali Mirch) |
Question 3.
Close youk eyes and learn about spices by smelling and feeling then. The teacher may also provide a few different spices to try.
Answer:
(a) Cardamon (Elaichi) :
- Smell : Sweet, floral and slightly spicy aroma.
- Feel : The pods are smooth, firm and have a slight give if pressed.
(b) Clove (Laung) :
- Smell : Strong, some what sweet and spicy aroma.
- Feel : Small and hard and slightly rough on touching.
(c) Cinamon (Dal Chini) :
- Smell : Sweet, woody and spicy aroma with a difference.
- Feel : Hard and stick with a rough texture.
(d) Black Pepper (Kali Mirch) :
- Smell: Sharp, pungent and slightly woody aroma.
- Feel : The peppercorns are small, hard and round with a rough texture.
(e) Fenugreek (Methi) :
- Smell: seeds have a strong, slightly sweet and nutty smell.
- Feel : Seeds are small, hard and have a slight rough texture.
(f) Turmeric (Haldi) :
- Smell: Close your eyes and take a deep breath. You can notice a slight pungent aroma.
- Feel : In powder form it has a tough texture.