Chapter 7 Neem Baba Worksheet Solutions

Worksheet Solutions: Neem Baba

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What is the meaning of the name ‘Neem’ as given by the Iranians?
(a) Nature’s Gift
(b) Cleanliness-Parting Tree
(c) The Tree of the Twentieth Century
(d) Bitter Grace of God
Ans: Bitter Grace of God

Q2: In which countries can the neem family be found?
(a) Only in India
(b) Only in Asia
(c) In many Asian and African countries and some parts of America
(d) Only in Myanmar
Ans: In many Asian and African countries and some parts of America

Q3: What do scientists call neem according to the text?
(a) Nature’s Blessing
(b) The Magical Tree
(c) Cleanliness-Parting Tree
(d) The Tree of the Century
Ans: Cleanliness-Parting Tree

Q4: How do neem leaves help in case of measles?
(a) They cool down the body temperature
(b) They provide comfort and destroy germs
(c) They cure the disease directly
(d) They prevent itching
Ans: They provide comfort and destroy germs

Q5: What is the use of neem powder in rice fields according to the text?
(a) It helps in increasing the water content
(b) It provides essential nutrients to the plants
(c) It stops mosquito breeding and saves the crop from termites
(d) It attracts beneficial insects
Ans: It stops mosquito breeding and saves the crop from termites

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: Neem leaves have chemical properties that __________ germs.
Ans: destroy

Q2: Neem leaves, bark, flowers, fruits, and even roots can be used to make __________ to cure many diseases.
Ans: medicines

Q3: Neem oil is used to make soaps and __________.
Ans: toothpaste

Q4: Furniture made from neem wood is not eaten by __________.
Ans: termites

Q5: People save their stored grains from insects by adding neem seed powder to __________.
Ans: them

True or False

Q1: Neem is only found in India.
Ans: False

Q2: Neem leaves have no medicinal properties.
Ans: False

Q3: Neem oil is used to make soaps.
Ans: True

Q4: Furniture made from neem wood is prone to termite attacks.
Ans: False

Q5: Neem seed powder can be used to prevent mosquito breeding.
Ans: True

Match the Following

Neem leaves	Used to make medicines to cure diseases
Neem oil	Utilized in making soaps and toothpaste
Neem wood	Protects furniture from termites
Neem seeds	Prevents mosquito breeding
Neem powder	Saves stored grains from insects

Ans:
Column A ➜ Column B
Neem leaves ➜ Used to make medicines to cure diseases
Neem oil ➜ Utilized in making soaps and toothpaste
Neem wood ➜ Protects furniture from termites
Neem seeds ➜ Prevents mosquito breeding
Neem powder ➜ Saves stored grains from insects