Neem Baba Class 6 English Poorvi Important Questions
Chapter 7 Neem Baba Questions Answers Class 6 English
Short Question Answer
Question 1. What do scientists call the Neem tree?
Answer
Scientists call it the ‘bitter grace of God’, nature’s gift to man.
Question 2. Why is it called the ‘magic tree’ the tree of the twentieth century?
Answer
They have been of great value in the field of medicine and for purifying quality in the century, therefore it is called by this name.
Question 3. According to Neem Baba, where was neem tree born millions of years ago?
Answer
North India or Myanmar.
Question 4. How cough can be cured by home medicine made from Neem?
Answer
The bark of the Neem is boiled for a long time in water and then given to the patient to drink to cure cough.
Question 5. Give one example, of how neem flowers can be useful.
Answer
Neem flowers are used to make kajal to reduce itching in the eyes.
Question 6. What part of Neem tree is used to clean our teeth?
Answer
The Neem tree twigs are chewed to make a brush to clean one’s teeth.
Question 7. Which part of the Neem tree is used to make kajal and how does it help?
Answer
Kajal is made from the flowers of the Neem tree. It cures itching in the eyes.
Question 8. What are the other names of neem tree used in India?
Answer
Nim, Leemba, Nimori, Nimbamond, Nimbe, and Nimo.
Question 9. How mosquito breeding can be stopped in stagnant water?
Answer
Mosquito breeding can be stopped by sprinkling Neem seed powder on stagnant water near our homes
Question 10. Why was the brother made to lie down on Neem’s leaves when he had measles?
Answer
Neem leaves have the chemical property to destroy and stop the germs from breeding. They also give comfort to the patient.
Question 11. How do neem leaves help in treating measles?
Answer
Neem leaves have chemical properties that destroy germs causing itching, providing comfort and preventing germ breeding.
Question 12. What is neem cake used for in agriculture?
Answer
It’s used as an organic fertilizer to enrich soil and improve crop yield.
Question 13. How is Neem oil used?
Answer
Neem oil is used to make Neem soap and Neem toothpaste.
Question 14. How does neem help in protecting clothes?
Answer
Neem leaves are known for their insect-repellent properties. Placing dry neem leaves in storage areas or closets helps repel insects like moths, thereby protecting clothes from damage.
Long Answer Questions
Question 1. How is the Neem useful to the farmers?
Answer
Farmers use the powder of neem seeds to protect their crops from insects and locusts. They mix them with water and spray it on the crops of their fields. This also protects the roots of crops from the breeding of termites and mosquitoes.
Question 2. Explain the significance of neem tree’s name as discussed by Neem Baba.
Answer
Neem has various names across different cultures. In Sanskrit, it’s known as Arishta for its healing properties. The Iranians named it ‘Neem’. In Hindi, it’s ‘Nimb’. These names reflect its reputation as a medicinal tree revered for its therapeutic uses globally.
Question 3. How do the leaves of the Neem tree give relief to the patient suffering from measles?
Answer
Measles creates a lot of itching in the individual, therefore doctors advise the patient to lie on Neem leaves. Neem leaves have the chemical property to destroy germs and stop their breeding. Thus it gives comfort to the patient.
Question 4. Describe the medicinal uses of neem as discussed in Amber’s conversation with Neem Baba.
Answer
Neem leaves, bark, flowers, fruits, and roots are used in traditional medicine. They treat ailments like measles (by reducing itching), cough (using neem bark), and eye irritation (with neem flower kajal). These remedies are effective due to neem’s anti-microbial and soothing properties, though caution is advised in their application.
Question 5. How does neem contribute to environmental sustainability and agriculture?
Answer
Neem is valued for its ecological benefits. It purifies air, prevents soil erosion with its extensive roots, and acts as a natural pesticide in agriculture. Neem seed powder repels pests like locusts and mosquitoes, promoting crop health without harmful chemicals. Additionally, neem cake enriches soil fertility as an organic fertilizer, supporting sustainable farming practices.
Extract Based Questions
Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow:
Extract 1
Amber : Namaste! I am Amber. I would like to talk to you. May I?Neem Baba : Sure, dear Amber. I know you. You played in my shade in your childhood. You may call me ‘Neem Baba’.
Amber : I have seen you almost everywhere. Please tell me something more about yourself.
I am very old. I was bom millions of years ago somewhere in North India or Myanmar. Soon, my family spread outside India.
Questions:
(a) What is the attitude of Neem Baba towards Amber?
(b) What makes Neem Baba identify Amber?
(c) Why does Neem Baba say to Amber to call him ‘Neem Baba’ and not ‘Neem Uncle’?
(d) When and where was Neem Baba born?
Answer
(a) Neem Baba’s attitude towards Amber is very good.
(b) Neem Baba identifies Amber because Amber played in his shade in her childhood.
(c) Neem Baba says to Amber to call him ‘Neem Baba’ because he was very old.
(d) Neem Baba was born millions of years ago somewhere in North India or Myanmar.
Extract 2
Amber : Outside India? Where else can neem be found?Neem Baba : My family can be found in many Asian arid African countries and even in some parts of America.
Amber : That’s wonderful! Who gave you your name?
Neem Baba : The story of my name is very thought-provoking. I was born in India and given Sanskrit names such as Arishta (the one who cures diseases), Nimba and Nimbaca. The name ‘Neem’ is given by the Iranians.
Questions:
(a) Who does ‘my family’ refer to here?
(b) ‘That’s wonderful!’ What is wonderful for Amber?
(c) Write the three other names of neem.
(d) Why is the story of Neem Baba’s name very interesting?
Answer
(a) Here, ‘my family’ refers to the neem.
(b) The availability of neem tree in Asian and African countries and some parts of America is wonderful for Amber.
(c) The three other names of neem are Arishta, Nimba and Nimbaca.
(d) The story of Neem Baba’s name is very interesting because he has been given different names in different languages.
Extract 3
Amber : Really?Neem Baba : Yes, in Hindi, my name is Nimb. In India, I have other names—Nim, Leemba, Nimori, Nimbamond, Nimbe and Nimo.
Amber : You are so well known! That is wonderful.
Neem Baba : Dear Amber, we become well known for what we do. People find us useful and that is why they know us. Scientists call us “bitter grace of God’, ‘nature’s gift to man’, and ‘cleanliness-parting tree’. Some even call us ‘magic tree’ and “the tree of the twentieth century’.
Questions:
(a) What does the word ‘Really’ with question mark reflect about the mood of Amber?
(b) By what different names is neem known in India?
(c) According to the passage, how can we become well known?
(d) What do scientists call neem tree?
Answer
(a) The word ‘Really’ with question mark reflects that Amber was surprised to hear something and wants to confirm it again.
(b) In India, neem is known by the names of Nimb, Nim, Leemba, Nimori, Nimbamond, Nimbe and Nimo.
(c) We can become well known by doing good work for others.
(d) Scientists call name tree “bitter grace of God’, ‘nature’s gift to man’, and ‘cleanliness-parting tree’. Some scientists even call neem tree ‘magic tree’ and ‘the tree of the twentieth century’.
Extract 4
Amber : I know that people clean teeth with your twigs and protect clothes with your leaves. Sometime back, when my brother had measles, the doctor told us to put neem leaves on his bed and make him lie down on them. Can you explain why?Neem Baba : The doctors know that neem leaves have chemical properties that destroy germs. Measles cause itching all over the body. Neem leaves give comfort and do not allow germs to breed. Neem leaves, bark, flowers, fruits and even roots can be used to make medicines to cure many diseases.
Questions:
(a) How are twigs and leaves of neem tree useful to the people?
(b) What did the doctor advise Amber’s parents when his brother had measles?
(c) What trouble does the measles cause?
(d) Which parts of neem tree are used to make medicines?
Answer
(a) People use the twigs of neem tree to clean their teeth and leaves to protect their clothes.
(b) The doctor advised them to put neem leaves on his bed and make him lie down on them.
(c) Measles cause itching all over the body.
(d) Leaves, bark, flowers, fruits and roots are used to make medicines.
Extract 5
Amber : Yes, I once had a cough and I could not breathe properly. My grandmother cured me with a medicine made from neem bark. And when my father had itching in the eyes, she prepared a kajal from neem flowers, which cured him.Neem Baba : Oh, little Amber, you know so much. Remember, these remedies are to be used only by people who are well trained and have a lot of experience.
Questions:
(a) Why was Amber not able to breathe properly?
(b) How was his disease healed?
(c) How can neem flowers help us cure itching in our eyes?
(d) What qualities does a person have to use any part of neem tree as medicines?
Answer
(a) Amber was not able to breathe properly because she had a cough.
(b) Her grandmother gave her medicine made from neem bark that made her well.
(c) Kajal can be prepared from neem flowers and can be applied in our eyes which cures itching in our eyes.
(d) A person must be well trained and have a lot of experience about the uses of any part of neem tree.