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Extra Questions for NCERT Class 6 English Poorvi Unit 3 Nurturing Nature Chapter 9 ‘Spices That Heal Us’
Spices That Heal Us – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Where did Daadi learn about natural cures?
a. From her parents
b. From books
c. From her grandmother
d. From a doctor
2. What is turmeric called in Hindi?
a. Methi
b. Dalchini
c. Haldi
d. Saunf
3. What benefit of turmeric did Daadi mention?
a. Improves eyesight
b. Helps in digestion and reduces body pain
c. Relieves toothache
d. Controls sugar levels
4. How does methi (fenugreek) help Daadi?
a. Improves digestion and reduces sleeplessness
b. Controls sugar level and body weight
c. Relieves toothache
d. Treats cough and cold
5. How should methi seeds be used, according to Daadi?
a. Ground and mixed with water
b. Soaked overnight and the water drunk in the morning
c. Added directly to food
d. Boiled and consumed as tea
6. Which spice helps with sleeplessness and digestion when soaked overnight?
a. Fennel seeds
b. Black pepper
c. Cumin seeds
d. Cardamom
7. What is heeng (asafoetida) water used for?
a. To relieve cough and cold
b. To reduce body pain
c. To cure sleeplessness
d. To treat gas in the tummy
8. Which spice provides relief from toothache?
a. Haldi and methi
b. Dalchini and laung
c. Adrak and kali mirch
d. Heeng and saunf
9. For how many years has ginger been used in cooking?
a. 2000 years
b. 3000 years
c. 4000 years
d. 5000 years
10. Which of the following helps with bad breath and digestion?
a. Saunf
b. Elaichi
c. Ajwain
d. Black pepper
11. What advice did Daadi give to Vikram and Vaibhavi about the natural cures?
a. To use them daily
b. To share them with friends
c. To avoid using them
d. To write them in a notebook
12. Which spice is not mentioned as helpful for body pain?
a. Turmeric
b. Ginger
c. Black pepper
d. Fennel seeds
13. What was Daadi’s final advice to Vikram and Vaibhavi?
a. To learn cooking with these spices
b. To find out more uses of spices other than cooking
c. To store spices properly
d. To use spices for decoration
14. How are natural cures passed from one generation to another?
a. Through books
b. Through family teachings and traditions
c. Through schools
d. Through doctors
15. Why is it important to know about the healing properties of spices?
a. To add flavor to food
b. To treat common illnesses naturally
c. To save money
d. To grow them in the kitchen garden
Answers:
1. c. From her grandmother
2. c. Haldi
3. b. Helps in digestion and reduces body pain
4. b. Controls sugar level and body weight
5. b. Soaked overnight and the water drunk in the morning
6. c. Cumin seeds
7. To treat gas in the tummy
8. b. Dalchini and laung
9. c. 4000 years
10. b. Elaichi
11. b. To share them with friends
12. d. Fennel seeds
13. b. To find out more uses of spices other than cooking
14. b. Through family teachings and traditions
15. b. To treat common illnesses naturally
Spices That Heal Us – Fill in the Blanks with words provided in the box:
| pain | overnight | sugar | grandmother | weight |
| digestion | weather-related | energy | sleeplessness | kitchen |
1. When Daadi was a child, she learned natural remedies from her __________ who used to find cures for most of the __________ common illnesses in the __________.
2. Turmeric (haldi) helps in improving __________ levels and digestion, and it also reduces __________ .
3. Fenugreek (methi) helps in managing __________ levels and body __________ . Daadi soaks methi seeds __________ and drinks the water in the morning.
4. Cumin (jeera) seeds soaked overnight can improve __________ and cure __________.
Answer:
1. When Daadi was a child, she learned natural remedies from her grandmother who used to find cures for most of the weather-related common illnesses in the kitchen.
2. Turmeric (haldi) helps in improving energy levels and digestion, and it also reduces pain.
3. Fenugreek (methi) helps in managing sugar levels and body weight. Daadi soaks methi seeds overnight and drinks the water in the morning.
4. Cumin (jeera) seeds soaked overnight can improve digestion and cure sleeplessness.
Spices That Heal Us – Match the Spices in Column A with the correct Benefit in Column B
| A | B |
| turmeric (Haldi) | relieves gas and controls cough and cold |
| fenugreek (Methi) | improves energy levels and digestion |
| cumin seeds (Jeera) | helps with sugar control and weight management |
| asafoetida (Heeng) | helps with digestion and sleeplessness |
| ginger (Adrak) | relieves pain and cures cough and cold |
| fennel seeds (Saunf) | provides relief from toothache |
| clove (Laung) | improves digestion after meals |
Answer:
| A | B |
| turmeric (Haldi) | improves energy levels and digestion |
| fenugreek (Methi) | helps with sugar control and weight management |
| cumin seeds (Jeera) | helps with digestion and sleeplessness |
| asafoetida (Heeng) | relieves gas and controls cough and cold |
| ginger (Adrak) | relieves pain and cures cough and cold |
| fennel seeds (Saunf) | improves digestion after meals |
| clove (Laung) | provides relief from toothache |
Spices That Heal Us – State whether the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE
1. Ginger has been used in cooking for more than 500 years.
2. Black pepper helps in digestion and gives relief from body pain.
3. Fennel seeds and carom seeds are served at the end of a meal to help with digestion.
4. Cardamom cures bad breath but does not help with digestion.
5. Natural cures are often passed down from one generation to another.
Answer:
1. False – Ginger has been used in cooking for more than 4000 years
2. True
3. True
4. False – Cardamom cures bad breath and also helps us in digestion and respiratory troubles.
5. True
Spices That Heal Us – Recall and write:
1. Recall and write five spices that are used in cooking at home which are not mentioned in the lesson. (your answer may vary, we have provided a sample answer)
a. _______________
b. _______________
c. _______________
d. _______________
e. _______________
Answer:
a. Red chillies (lal mirchi)
b. bay leaves (tej patta)
c. nutmeg (Jaiphal)
d. coriander (dhaniya)
e. Mustard seeds (sarson or rai seeds)
Spices That Heal Us – Short Answer Type Questions
1. Which spice would you use to relieve a toothache if you couldn’t see a dentist immediately? Why do you think it works?
Answer:
I would use Clove (Laung). It has a natural pain-relieving properties which numb the pain and reduce inflammation.
2. If you forgot to soak fenugreek seeds overnight, how else might you use them to benefit your health?
Answer:
We could steep them in hot water to make a quick tea.
3. Why do you think ginger has been used in cooking for over 4,000 years? What makes it so special?
Answer:
Ginger enhances the flavour of food, which makes it valuable in cooking. It also has many health benefits, such as helping with digestion, reducing pain, and relieving coughs and colds.
4. Imagine you ate something heavy and are having trouble digesting it. Which spice from the kitchen would you choose and why?
Answer:
I would choose carom seeds (ajwain) which improve digestion and provide relief from bloating and indigestion.
5. What common feature fennel seeds, and carom seeds share when served after meals? Why do you think this is useful?
Answer:
They help in digestion. This is useful because they help the stomach to process heavy meals and prevent discomfort.
6. If you were feeling cold and had a cough, which two spices would you pick to make a quick home remedy? Explain how they would help.
Answer:
I would pick ginger (adrak) and black pepper (Kali Mirch) to make a quick remedy because ginger reduces inflammation and relieves cough, while black pepper clears the respiratory tract.
7. Why do you think turmeric is called a “golden spice”? Can it be used for anything other than cooking?
Answer:
Turmeric has a bright golden-yellow colour and numerous health benefits, like improving energy, digestion, and reducing pain. It can also be used for skincare (to reduce acne or brighten skin) and as a natural antiseptic.
8. What would happen if people didn’t share their knowledge of spices and natural remedies with others? How would this affect us?
Answer:
Invaluable traditional knowledge would be lost if it were not transmitted down from one generation to the next. People would rely solely on medicines and miss out on simple and effective homemade cures.
9. Which spice would you choose if you were suffering from both indigestion and pain? Justify your choice.
Answer: I would opt for ginger (Adrak). It helps in digestion, reduces bloating, and also helps with body pain and inflammation, making it the right choice.
10. Can spices like asafoetida or ginger help with seasonal illnesses?
Answer:
Yes, asafoetida (Heeng) can control cough and cold, and ginger also helps to reduces cold and cough and boost immunity. Both work by improving circulation and reducing respiratory discomfort.
Spices That Heal Us – Long Answer Type Questions
1. What are the benefits of home remedies? When would you recommend them to your friends?
Answer:
Home remedies are simple, natural, and safe. They use everyday ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and cumin found in the kitchen. These remedies are cost-effective and provide quick relief for minor health problems like coughs, colds, stomach aches, or headaches. They also boost immunity and improve overall health. One of the best things about home remedies is that they have very few or no side effects. They are part of traditional wisdom passed down from grandparents and elders, helping us connect with our cultural heritage.
I would recommend home remedies to friends when they have minor health issues like a cold, cough or indigestion, or when they need quick, natural solutions for everyday discomforts such as bloating or headaches. Also, if they are looking for natural ways to improve their immunity or manage seasonal illnesses. However, I would advise my friends to visit a doctor for serious health problems or if the symptoms persist.
